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“And So It Begins” Ready to Dominate PH Cinemas This August

MANILA – The much-anticipated documentary “And So It Begins” is set to take Philippine cinemas by storm this August. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ramona Diaz, the film chronicles the historic presidential campaign of former Vice President Leni Robredo, offering an intimate look at the movement that captured the nation’s attention. On Tuesday, Robredo excited her…

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Tom Cruise Delivers Epic Stunt at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, Passing the Torch to L.A

It’s hard to believe two weeks have flown by since the Paris Summer Olympics kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony, featuring breathtaking performances by Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, and more. The emotions ran high, setting the stage for what was promised to be an epic closing ceremony—and it certainly delivered. Artistic director Thomas Jolly…

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Read the Full Transcript of Marcos’ SONA 2024 Speech

MANILA, Philippines – The complete transcript of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) is now available. Often referred to as the “President’s Report to the People,” the full text of the address, delivered on July 22, 2024, can be found on this page. President Marcos spoke before an audience…

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Renowned Filipino Playwright Floy Quintos Passes Away at 63

Manila, Philippines— Floy Quintos, a celebrated Filipino playwright, breathed his last on Saturday morning due to a heart attack, as announced by his family. Quintos, who recently turned 63, succumbed to the heart attack in the hospital emergency room. In a heartfelt Facebook post, his niece Celina Quintos conveyed the news, paying tribute to his…

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Greenbelt 1 Demolition Continues Trend of Losing Locsin’s Makati Architectural Legacy

Leandro Locsin, hailed as a National Artist since 1990, was a creative genius whose architectural legacy remains unparalleled. Every structure he designed bore his distinctive touch, characterized by floating volumes and a delicate balance between lightness and massiveness. Throughout his illustrious career spanning from 1955 until his passing in 1994, Locsin left an indelible mark…

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