Marco Alcaraz, Eric Tai, Sudan Daniel, Billy Crawford Some Filipino celebrities participated in the NBA 3X Philippines 2018 presented by AXA. Among them were Billy Crawford, Eric "Eruption" Tai, Marco Alcaraz and Sudan "Superman" Daniel, the members of the team called Killa Crossover. The Killa Crossover was crowned the champion of the Celebrity Division of NBA … Continue reading Billy Crawford, Eric Tai, Marco Alcaraz win at NBA 3X Philippines 2018
Indonesia’s Brata Kartasasmita is new Mister Universe Tourism 2018; Ion Perez resigns
Brata Manggala Putra Kartasasmita of Indonesia has been crowned Mister Universe Tourism 2018. Benigno “Ion” Dungo Perez of the Philippines originally held the title. On May 29, 2018, Kartasasmita and Perez competed against 18 other Mister Universe Tourism 2018 candidates at Tanghalang Pasigueño in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the second edition of the international beauty … Continue reading Indonesia’s Brata Kartasasmita is new Mister Universe Tourism 2018; Ion Perez resigns
UST rules Maynilad-backed BVR on Tour Manila Open
The University of Santo Tomas ruled the Tour Manila Open, the sixth leg of the Beach Volleyball Republic’s BVR On Tour Series for 2018. The university ruled both the men’s and the women's division, with UST’s Krung Arbasto and newcomer Jeron Requinton fashioning out a 21-19, 21-14 conquest of National University's Bryan Bagunas and James Natividad … Continue reading UST rules Maynilad-backed BVR on Tour Manila Open
Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
Many of the celebrated superstars in the constantly evolving world of mixed martial arts have come from different martial arts backgrounds such as boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the extraordinary Chinese discipline of Wushu has given birth to many of the most talented athletes in the sport today particularly in the Philippines. … Continue reading Baguio City’s Eduard Folayang talks Wushu, MMA, Asian Games 2018
Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha, the Right to Kill’ to compete for Golden Shell at San Sebastian Film Festival 2018
Directed by 2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza, “Alpha, the Right to Kill” will compete for the Golden Shell at the 2018 San Sebastián Film Festival. It is the highest prize given to a competing film at the film festival held every September in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. Mendoza is a regular in Cannes … Continue reading Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Alpha, the Right to Kill’ to compete for Golden Shell at San Sebastian Film Festival 2018
Filipino-Canadian student Chris Mills organizes book donations to Philippine public schools
Chris Mills grew up in the Philippines with his Filipino mother. When he went to Canada for university, he was amazed by the high-quality text books available there. The Filipino-Canadian student made it a goal to get such books to public schools in the Philippines and have a big impact on the lives of students … Continue reading Filipino-Canadian student Chris Mills organizes book donations to Philippine public schools
Ai-Ai de las Alas’s ‘School Service’ co-star Celine Juan praises Louie Ignacio
Jayzel Suan, who is professionally known as Celine Juan, is one of the child actors who played the street children in the 2018 the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival finalist "School Service," which was directed by Louie Ignacio. At a young age, the child actress knows how to appreciate her director. "School Service" is about street … Continue reading Ai-Ai de las Alas’s ‘School Service’ co-star Celine Juan praises Louie Ignacio
Vic Sotto is Cinemalaya 2018 awardee Kenken Nuyad’s dream co-actor
Kenken Nuyad is one of the most active child actors in the Philippines today. After working with Ai-Ai de las Alas in the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival entry "School Service," he revealed that he also wants to work with Vic Sotto. In an exclusive interview with Conan Daily at the gala night of … Continue reading Vic Sotto is Cinemalaya 2018 awardee Kenken Nuyad’s dream co-actor
‘Pan de Salawal’ star Miel Espinoza earns Special Jury Prize at Cinemalaya 2018
Miel Espinoza, 7, did not win the Best Actress award at the 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for her lead role in "Pan de Salawal." But her excellent performance in the drama comedy film did not go unnoticed. Marking Che Espiritu's directorial debut, "Pan de Salawal" was one of the 10 full-length film finalists at … Continue reading ‘Pan de Salawal’ star Miel Espinoza earns Special Jury Prize at Cinemalaya 2018
Therese Malvar makes history at Cinemalaya 2018
On August 12, 2018, Therese Malvar, 17, received the Best Supporting Actress award at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018 awards ceremony, which took place at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The award was for her roles in "Distance" and "School Service" making her the festival's first … Continue reading Therese Malvar makes history at Cinemalaya 2018
