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Boy Abunda on his chorus boy days at the Met: “Life was more fun in the theater”

Boy Abunda As told to Grace Libero
Posted at May 20 06:15 PM

The boy from Borongan was convinced he was born to act, and he found his stage at the Metropolitan Theater. While fate and the fabulous Conching Sunico would lead him to a post other than acting, his life in the theater would be “the pivot, without which I wouldn’t have achieved anything.” Read more »

Palace backs review of PH, Kuwait deal for OFW protection

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 04:29 PM

The agreement for the greater protection of Philippine workers in Kuwait should be reviewed following the death of a Filipina in the Gulf state, Malacañang said Monday. Read more »

Presyo ng langis tataas sa Martes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:59 PM

Magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo simula Martes, Mayo 21, ayon sa anunsiyo ng ilang oil firm. Read more »

Incentives help PH keep, grow foreign investments: electronics manufacturers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 09:05 AM

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Inc is hoping for a dialogue with legislators who won in the mid-term elections Read more »

'Idol Philippines': Baguio miner gets 'golden ticket' for rock number

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:47 PM

A 20-year-old man who mines gold earned the coveted "golden ticket" on Sunday's episode of "Idol Philippines." Read more »

'Idol Philippines': Judges praise contestant's Rivermaya cover

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:33 PM

The judges of "Idol Philippines" gushed over a contestant's cover of Rivermaya's "Himala." Read more »

'Idol Philippines': Teen charms with sweet voice

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:20 PM

She may be young but 16-year-old Zephanie Dimaranan proved she has the potential to be part of "Idol Philippines." Read more »

'Idol Philippines': Crooner wows judges with old-school charm

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 09:18 PM

A 23-year-old singer from Lucena City wowed the judges with his unique singing voice. Read more »

'Idol Philippines': 21-year-old amazes with 'Take Me To Church'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 09:29 PM

Twenty-one-year-old Elle Ocampo is the latest contestant to move on to the next round of competition on "Idol Philippines." Read more »

“We did not necessarily only become civilized upon the arrival of the West”

Nana Nadal
Updated as of May 19 10:12 PM

The Ayala Museum recently hosted a talk to discuss the ideas and information contained in Mark Lewis Lim Higgins's "Gold in Our Veins," a stunning collaborative work that locates his new paintings against a Chinese bodega setting conjured by friend and scenographer Gino Gonzales  Read more »

‘Idol Philippines’: Single dad amazes with Menudo cover

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 07:27 AM

Rainier Natividad had Vice Ganda and Regine Velasquez feeling a tad nostalgic, as the single dad to 2 kids performed a song by Menudo. Read more »

‘Idol Philippines’: Judges gush over ‘Wrecking Ball’ cover

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 07:27 AM

Initially starstruck, Michelle Primavera wasted no time impressing the judges. Read more »

‘Idol Philippines’: How contestant surprised with ‘Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako’ rendition

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 02:09 AM

Jeremiah Torayno is moving on to the next round of "Idol Philippines" after surprising the judges with how she sang.    Read more »

‘Idol Philippines’: Daryl Ong’s girlfriend tries out with ‘Through the Fire’ cover

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 07:27 AM

Dea Formilleza mesmerized the judges with her performance of the classic song, "Through The Fire," on Saturday. Read more »

‘I deserve this spot’: Moira responds to criticism as ‘Idol PH’ judge

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 10:49 PM

Moira dela Torre responded to criticism from some viewers of "Idol Philippines," saying that she has the credibility to judge a talent search.  Read more »

Rights body, Catholic church urge new senators to reject death penalty

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 08:58 PM

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) are expressing fears that the new composition of the Senate would just become a rubber stamp for President Rodrigo Duterte’s legislative priorities, including their much-criticized death penalty. Read more »

Aspiring reggae singer gets second chance with rapper Quest

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 03:12 AM

As the old age goes: when one door closes, another one opens. Read more »

Royal Air Philippines launches Cebu hub, boosts Central Visayas operations

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 17 10:41 PM

One of the country's youngest carrier Royal Air Philippines on Friday launched its Cebu hub along with 5 new routes to and from Central Visayas. Read more »

PH, Canada business ties safe from diplomatic row: trade chief

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 07:41 PM

Business relations between Philippine and Canadian firms will remain unscathed from the diplomatic row between the 2 nations, Trade Chief Ramon Lopez said Thursday. Read more »

PH eyes at least 10 deals with Japanese traders in Duterte's May visit

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 06:37 PM

 President Rodrigo Duterte will fly to Japan at the end of the month to attend the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia. Read more »