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Like the Filipino comic book hero Pedro Penduko who draws power from a magical amulet, Matteo Guidicelli wears items he believes bring him energy like a gold necklace with a crucifix, miraculous medal, South Sea pearl pendants and an Italian talisman called the cornetto. However, Matteo didn't get to bring with him his ultimate lucky charm in his recent round-table interview for his upcoming film, "Penduko." "The real agimat is back home, my wife Sarah (Geronimo)," he said, laughing. Perhaps their fans would be so lucky to see them work on an acting project again? "It all depends on our boss, Vic (del Rosario Jr., Viva Entertainment chair). Sarah is particular about the proj...

Keep on reading: Why Matteo’s ‘Penduko’ stunts didn’t worry Sarah G

MANILA, Philippines--For most, if not all, of the awardees, the 3rd Siklab Youth Sports Awards held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City on Monday evening was a night to remember. Projected as bright prospects in their respective sport, majority of the 60 awardees basked in the limelight where established sports idol EJ Obiena of pole vault equipped them with several game-changing pointers in their journey to greatness. Listening intently to these words of wisdom were Go For Gold Young Heroes Awardees Gennah Malapit of athletics (javelin throw), fencers Andrea Sayson, Alexa Larrazabal, Rex Dela Cruz, gymnast Ancilla "Charlie" Manzano, all of them medalists in t...

Keep on reading: EJ Obiena inspires young athletes at Siklab Youth Sports Awards

Singer, songwriter, and actress Kiana Led is set to captivate audiences in Manila with Grudges. The World Tour. The fifth installment of the Insignia Concert Series promises an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. The highly anticipated Philippines debut will take place at Samsung Hall in SM Aura on Wednesday December 6, 2023, showcasing Kiana Led's unparalleled talent and captivating stage presence. As a rising star in the global music scene, Kiana Led has carved a distinctive niche for herself with her soulful voice, relatable lyrics, and unique sound. Her debut concert in Manila will be a showcase of her remarkable repertoire, featuring chart-topping hits and fan-favor...

Keep on reading: Kiana Ledé brings Grudges, the world tour to Manila as part of the Insignia Concert series on December 6, 2023

  MANILA, Philippines --- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said that the lower headline inflation rates registered for November --- at 4.1 percent --- is indicative of the current administration's commitment to address the high prices of goods. In a statement on Tuesday, Romualdez said that the lower figures is a testament to the efforts of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration, especially considering that the inflation rate in January 2023 was at 8.7 percent. Earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said that the 4.1 percent inflation rate was lower than October's 4.9 percent, and was driven by lower prices of food a...

Keep on reading: Lower inflation reflects gov’t commitment to address rising prices — Romualdez

MANILA, Philippines --- There is no need for the imposition of martial law after the deadly bombing in Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. "No, no, no," Brawner said over CNN Philippines on Tuesday when asked about the possibility of a martial law in Mindanao. "There is no need." "Your security forces are on top of the situation and as I said we believe that they will not be able to launch another attack with the magnitude of the Marawi siege," Brawner added. Brawner noted that the AFP is on red alert while the Philippine National Police declared heightened al...

Keep on reading: Martial law not needed despite MSU bombing — AFP

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday announced that 806 applicants were hired in the first three days of its 90th founding anniversary job fairs. Seven more job fairs in various parts of the country are scheduled this month. The DOLE said 6,138 job-seekers went to the 14 job fair sites across 12 regions nationwide on December 1, 2, and 4. It added that 440 applicants were referred to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority for skills training, 290 were referred to the Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns for livelihood assistance, and 167 were referred to the Department of Trade and Industry fo...

Keep on reading: DOLE: 7 more job fairs set; over 800 hired, so far

MANILA, Philippines --- Savannah Davison erupted for 29 points to help PLDT survive Petro Gazz in five sets, 16-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-15, 15-7, and wrap up their 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday evening at Philsports Arena. Even before the game started both teams bombed out of semifinal contention after Cignal completed the cast but the High Speed Hitters and Angels figured in a toe-to-toe two-hour duel even missing a lot of key players with PLDT stars Rhea DImaculangan and Erika Santos missing the game due to injuries and Grethcel Soltones, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, and Remy Palma sitting out for Petro Gazz. Davison was nearly unstoppab...

Keep on reading: PVL: PLDT ends conference on high note, withstands Petro Gazz

OPM icon Maestro Ryan Cayabyab together with the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) usher inthis year's Christmas celebrations via their first live Christmas concert since the pandemic,on December 7 at the Music Museum. Titled "C is for Christmas," the show will be headlined by the acclaimed composer and 2018National Artist for Music, together with his 7-member vocal ensemble composed of CelineFabie, Nica Tupas, Kaye Tiuseco, Poppert Bernadas, Anthony Castillo, VJ Caber, and ErwinLacsa. Mr C (Cayabyab's industry monicker) indulges us on what makes Pinoy Christmas musicunique. "The Filipino Christmas song has a very strong pull on the heartstrings. We are avery sentimental people -- th...

Keep on reading: Mr. C, The Ryan Cayabyab Singers, and Christmas

MANILA, Philippines --- A total of 3,423 out of 10,014 examinees passed the November 2023 Agriculturists Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) announced on Monday, The exams were held from November 21 to 22. Ronn Adam Pontoy of the Central Luzon State University topped the licensure examination with a rating of 88.00 percent, followed by Kathleen Joy Franco (87.33 percent) and Quenee Anne Aurin (86.67) both from the University of the Philippines - Los Baos (UPLB). Only UPLB emerged as a top-performing school, since the PRC counts only schools with 50 or more examinees and with at least 80 percent passing percentage. UPLB earned a 99.02 pas...

Keep on reading: PRC: 3,423 pass Agriculturist Licensure Examination

SB19 is looking forward to "reconnecting" with fans that called themselves A'TIN after settling the issue on ownership rights with their former agency over their group name. The quintet's label 1Z Entertainment confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday, Dec. 5 that SB19 came to an "amicable agreement" with their former agency ShowBT Philippines Corp. "We formally announce that we have come to an amicable agreement with ShowBT Philippines Corp. through a fair and equitable resolution," it wrote. pic.twitter.com/M9bx98v38V --- 1Z ENTERTAINMENT (@1zentertainment) December 5, 2023 1Z also expressed gratitude to fans for their "patience and unwavering support." "Than...

Keep on reading: SB19 settles ownership issue over group name with former agency

  MANILA, Philippines --- Senators Francis Tolentino and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa are set to sponsor a measure seeking to end torture and other cruel or unusual punishment in detention centers across the Philippines. Tolentino, chairperson of the committee on justice and human rights, said the measure which he will sponsor together with dela Rosa is called the National Preventive Mechanism Act. "Ito po 'yung para maging transparent ang ating mga kulungan. Hindi lamang sa national penitentiary, maging ang mga immigration detention centers at temporary detention centers ng ating senior citizens," Tolentino said in a press conference, right after he met with members of the United...

Keep on reading: Tolentino, dela Rosa to sponsor measure vs. torture, cruelty in jails

    MANILA, Philippines --- Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday asked the passers of the 2023 Bar Examinations to help build a fair and just society. "May you serve our fellow Filipinos and the country with humility, integrity, and a commitment to uphold justice, protect rights, and advocate for those who seek the shelter of the law. Let us work together to build a society that embraces diversity, fairness, justice, and inclusivity," said Duterte. A total of 3,812 or 36.77 percent of 10,387 examinees hurdled the Bar examinations. RELATED STORIES: 2023 Bar exam produces 3,812 new lawyers in PH Bar Exams 2023: Cebu university graduate is No. 8 am...

Keep on reading: VP Sara to 2023 Bar exam passers: Help build a just, fair society

MANILA, Philippines --- The military had been on alert as it was expecting retaliatory attacks like the fatal bombing in Mindanao State University (MSU) after their major gains like the killings of ranking leaders of Daulah Islamiyah and the Abu Sayyaf Group last week, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner. Brawner added that the AFP even warned all of the security forces in the region to be vigilant after the killings of a suspected leader of the Daulah Islamiyah --- a group inspired by Islamic State (IS) --- and 10 other fighters in Datu Hofer, Maguindanao del Sur last Friday, Dec. 1; and the killing of local Ab...

Keep on reading: MSU bombing possible retaliation vs successful AFP anti-terror drive – Brawner

LIVE UPDATES: 2023 bar exam results OPM singer-songwriter Jimmy Bondoc is one of the 3,812 successful examinees of the 2023 Bar Examinations, which was released by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Born James Patrick Romero Bondoc, the singer was included in the list of the successful passers after the three-day Bar Exams in September. The 2023 examinations witnessed 10,387 takers out of 10,791 registered aspirants, per reports. #2023Bar Examinations - List of Successful Examinees (2/9)#WeCanDoIt #HernanDoIt #HernanDidItWell pic.twitter.com/WX8kRgbKkB --- Philippine Supreme Court Public Information Office (@SCPh_PIO) December 5, 2023 Bondoc appeared to be elated ov...

Keep on reading: Jimmy Bondoc among successful examinees of 2023 Bar

MANILA, Philippines --- Five years after becoming the first transgender valedictorian of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (pre-law), Jose Rizal University's Ianne Gamboa is now a lawyer after passing the 2023 Bar examinations. Gamboa, in an interview with INQUIRER.net, said her goal was to be the first openly transgender woman to have finished the Philippine Bar exams as a topnotcher. "During my law school years and during my preparation for the Bar, I was really praying and had a goal of being the first openly trans woman Bar topnotcher," said Gamboa. But while she fell short of her goal, she said she leaves it as a challenge for the younger generatio...

Keep on reading: Transwoman valedictorian now a lawyer after passing 2023 Bar exam

  MANILA, Philippines --- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines wouldn't need to import too much sugar next year under favorable weather conditions. Laurel, during the Committee on Appointments' Tuesday deliberations on his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, was asked by SAGIP Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta if it is accurate that the Philippines would have to import about 500,000 metric tons of sugar in 2024. "Based on our estimates with [the] Sugar Regulatory Administration, which we've been meeting for the last two weeks, we feel that next year we don't need to import too much sugar ...

Keep on reading: PH may reduce sugar importation in 2024, says DA chief

MANILA, Philippines --- Gerflor ended its Premier Volleyball League (PVL) journey with a winless record in 11 games before a new owner takes charge next season. Despite a winless record with 16 straight losses including the team's stint in the Invitational Conference, the Defenders coach Sammy Acaylar hopes the new management will give them another chance next season. "I've been in constant contact with the good samaritan and he told me that PVL will be handling us as of now. After the game, I was told he will speak with sir Ricky Palou,"said Acaylar after their 22-25, 11-25, 10-25 loss to Cignal on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. "I hope he continues with this team, then recru...

Keep on reading: Coach hopes Gerflor new owner keeps team but bolsters roster with key players

Given that network wars dominated the local entertainment industry for years, it was a breath of fresh air not just for fans but for co-celebrities of primetime queen and king Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantesto see the couple at the walls of ABS-CBN. Promoting their first-ever project under Star Cinema and in collaboration with APT Entertainment and AgostoDos Media, the showbiz royalties were spotted at the Ignacia-based network, and singer Angeline Quinto was not able to contain her excitement seeing the couple. In one of the videos of Rivera and Dantes's ABS-CBN visit, the couple were seen interacting with reporters and singer Gari Valenciano when all of a sudden, a shriek c...

Keep on reading: Angeline Quinto fangirls over Marian Rivera during ABS-CBN studio visit

BAGUIO CITY---Critics aren't giving Marlon Tapales much chance let alone any advantages as a heavy underdog against Naoya Inoue in their undisputed title fight on December 26 in Tokyo, Japan. But Tapales sees it differently, putting a lot of faith in his training and his capabilities even when pitted against the top pound-for-pound fighter today. "I'm confident not because of the weight and division but because of my training. That's why I know I have an advantage against Inoue," Tapales said in Filipino. Tapales has been holed up in Baguio City for the past several weeks, taking full advantage of the City of Pines' high altitude to be in the best shape of his life under the...

Keep on reading: Marlo Tapales ‘confident’ against best version of Naoya Inoue

Kaye Bernardo, older sister of Kathryn Bernardo, made a cryptic post about "karma," days after the latter confirmed her breakup with longtime beau Daniel Padilla. On her Facebook account last Thursday, Nov. 30, Kaye shared a short Reel containing the lyrics to the song "Karma" by Taylor Swift. Kaye, however, did not address anyone in particular. Her chosen lyrics include the lines: "Karma's gonna track you down. Step by step, from town to town. Sweet like justice, karma is a queen. Karma takes all my friends to the summit." Kaye's post was made on the same day Bernardo and Padilla confirmed their split through separate statements on Instagram. Netizens flocked to the ...

Keep on reading: Kathryn Bernardo’s sister sparks intrigue after ‘karma’ post