Year: 2018

OpinionPoli-views

World Cup fever

By Francis N. Tolentino As the 32 teams from five confederations compete…

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Rafael Bandayrel
News

BI issues new travel cards

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has started issuing new arrival and departure…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
This is on me
OpinionThis Is On Me

Wanted – Canine blood donors

Wanted – blood donors of a different breed! More than 6 million…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
LA Tenorio
Sports

Tenorio’s warning: Best is yet to come

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel believes the best is yet…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
Regional News

Marawi development groundbreaking reset

The government has reset the groundbreaking of the massive development of war-torn…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
EntertainmentMovies

‘Respeto’ wins Best Picture at 2018 Eddys

“Respeto,” an independent film that tackles extrajudicial killings, took home six trophies…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
News Roundup

1 soldier, 3 ASG men die in clash

By FRANCIS WAKEFIELD A government soldier and three Abu Sayyaf terrorists were…

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Rafael Bandayrel
News

“Respeto,” an independent film that tackles extrajudicial killings, took home six trophies including Best Picture at the 2nd Eddys Awards held at The Solaire Theater in Pasay City Monday night. The same film also earned recognitions for Dido dela Paz, Best Supporting Actor; Chai Fonacier, Best Supporting Actress; Best Sound Design; Best Musical Score; and Best Original Theme Song “Respeto” sang by the movie’s lead actor Abra. “Respeto” edged out other nominees “Unexpectedly Yours,” “Smaller and Smaller Circles,” “Deadma Walking,” and “Birdshot” for the night’s top prize – best picture. Fonacier shared the Best Supporting Actress trophy with Angeli Bayani, “Maestra;” and Therese Malvar, “Ilawod.” Aga Muhlach won Best Actor for his comeback movie “Seven Sundays” while Mary Joy Apostol was named Best Actress for the film “Birdshot.” Mikhail Red was named Best Director for the film “Birdshot,” the movie submitted by the Philippines to the foreign language film category of the 2018 Oscar Awards. The film, however, failed to crack the top five nominees. Other winners were: Eric Cabahug, Deadma Walking, Best Screenplay; Mycko David, Birdshot, Best Cinematography; Gino Gonzales, Ang Larawan, Best Production Design; Marya Ignacio, Kita Kita, Best Editing; and Ang Panday, Best Visual Effects. This year’s Film Icon awardees were Nora Aunor, Maricel Soriano, Eddie Garcia Susan Roces, Gloria Romero, and Charo Santos-Concio. Other honorees were: Mario Hernando (posthumous), Joe Quirino Award; Ricky Lo (entertainment editor, columnist, TV host), Manny Pichel Award; and Vic del Rosario Jr. (Viva Films), Producer of the Year. Posthumous honorees were Mario Hernando, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Soxy Topacio, Maning Borlaza, Bernardo Bernardo, Argel Joseph, and Isabel Granada. The Eddys is organized by the Society of Entertainment Editors or SPEEd which aims to encourage local filmmakers, producers, writers, and actors to continue pursuing their passion for creating films that mirror the realities of our society. (Robert R. Requintina)

The Department of Foreign Affairs continues to step up its efforts to…

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Rafael Bandayrel
Sports

SBP, BA get FIBA extension

By JONAS TERRADO World governing body FIBA extended the deadline for both…

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Rafael Bandayrel
News Roundup

Politics eyed in vice mayor’s slay

By AARON RECUENCO Police investigators are eyeing local politics as the reason…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
Regional News

Body found in burned NCCC Mall

DAVAO CITY – A body was discovered at the third floor of…

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Rafael Bandayrel
Stormy Daniels (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Entertainment

Adult film star arrested

US adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (AP Photo/Yong Teck Lim)
News Roundup

Duterte to push Cha-cha for federalism

President Duterte is expected to push Charter change to pave the way…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
Entertainment

Kylie Jenner on track to be youngest billionaire

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is on track…

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Rafael Bandayrel
News Roundup

1 dead, 2 held in Valenzuela drug sting

Another drug suspect was killed in Valenzuela City after he allegedly resisted…

Rafael Bandayrel
Rafael Bandayrel
Sports

Movements factor in MP’s showdown with Matthysse

By Nick Giongco KUALA LUMPUR – Two Filipino fighters – a current…

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Rafael Bandayrel