Author: Anna Clarissa Barlam

Choi Minho of renowned K-pop boy group SHINee lived up to his “flaming charisma” image with captivating performances during his “MEAN: Of My First” solo concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the New Frontier Theater. The K-pop star’s first solo show in Manila presented by L-Squared Productions PH, served as the final stop of his tour with thousands of Filipino fans, called Shawols, welcoming him with equal passion. Clad in a black see-through top and leather pants, Minho opened his concert with hip R&B track “Would You Mind” from his first full-length album, “CALL BACK.” “Philippine SHINee World (Shawol)!…

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Aside from the glitz and glamour, the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 became one romantic night as some Kapamilya couples, who were just rumored to be dating before, flexed their relationship for the first time at the star-studded event on Saturday. Celebrity couple Julia Montes and Coco Martin, who looked elegant in both black ensembles, seemingly made a “hard launch” with the biggest PDA moment of their relationship so far by HHWW (holding hands while walking) at the red carpet. “We’re good and very happy kasi nag-sama-sama tayo ngayon and after a long time di ba? And bihira mangyari ito. Tama talaga…

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Kapamilya loveteam Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, also known as DonBelle, shone the brightest at the ABS-CBN Ball 2023 as they bagged the Stars of the Night and Power Couple of the Ball awards at the stellar evening affair on Saturday. Wearing an intricate piece by renowned fashion designer Michael Leyva, Belle exuded sophistication and beauty that captivated many in her light peach dazzling gown paired with a luxury necklace. To match Belle’s princess-like visual, Donnie’s all-black fit completed their charm that enchanted viewers and everyone at the venue. “We won’t be here walking the red carpet without you guys.…

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Growing up away from OFW parents has always been a challenging reality, and seeing them again in the flesh is a much-needed comfort. Lucas Tapang, a six-year-old kid whose parents are OFW nurses, couldn’t help but cry upon seeing his “sundo” after a long day at school last September 1, 2022.  Expecting to see his uncle sitting in the driver’s seat, an ordinary fetch from school on that day became special when he immediately saw his OFW father waiting for him in the car. “Naalala ko ‘yung time na pabalik na kami ng Saudi nun eh sobra po siyang nalungkot…

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