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Will Lito go back to school before May polls?

By Ricky Lo | December 22, 2006 - 12:00am

Will Sen. Lito Lapid go back to school for a crash course in Public Administration before next May’s elections in which he’s deadset on running against incumbent – and, I hasten to add, unbeatable...

Entertainment

For the love of local movies

By Butch Francisco | September 6, 2005 - 12:00am

Madame Violet Sevilla didn’t ask me to write this. In fact, she doesn’t know this piece is coming out until she reads this today. (She subscribes to The Philippine STAR – that much I know.)

Entertainment

Pacquiao plays familiar role in new pic

July 30, 2005 - 12:00am

Super featherweight contender Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao plays a boxer in his latest movie, Lisensyadong Kamao, a role so close to his heart. This is more than enough motivation for him to give his best as...

Entertainment

Morgan Freeman gives Jiro the thumbs up

By Butch Francisco | December 3, 2003 - 12:00am

After opening to critical acclaim early this year, Maryo J. de los Reyes’ Magnifico continues to reap accolades, this time in film festivals abroad. Produced by Violett Films, the first stop of Magnifico was...

Entertainment

Morgan Freeman gives Jiro the thumbs up

By Butch Francisco | December 2, 2003 - 12:00am

After opening to critical acclaim early this year, Maryo J. de los Reyes’ Magnifico continues to reap accolades, this time in film festivals abroad. Produced by Violett Films, the first stop of Magnifico was...

Entertainment

All about magic, and then some

By Butch Francisco | December 10, 2002 - 12:00am

In an industry where scripts are often written on foils of cigarette packs, it was such a blessing that the now-defunct Film Development Foundation sponsored a few years ago a scriptwriting contest (spearheaded then...

Entertainment

Just call her Madame Violet

By Butch Francisco | December 7, 2002 - 12:00am

(First of two parts) In the local entertainment scene, among the most powerful women are Mother Lily (Monteverde of Regal films), Ma’m Charo (Santos-Concio of ABS-CBN and Star Cinema) and Ms. Wilma (Galvante...

Entertainment

The woman of steel behind the gentle smile

By Boy Abunda | July 4, 2002 - 12:00am

In a palatial house somewhere in Quezon City, Madame Violet reigns supreme. A mild-mannered, kind-hearted woman in her early 50s, she welcomed us one evening into her home. We were scheduled to do an interview with...

Entertainment

The woman of steel behind the gentle smile

By Boy Abunda | July 3, 2002 - 12:00am

In a palatial house somewhere in Quezon City, Madame Violet reigns supreme. A mild-mannered, kind-hearted woman in her early 50s, she welcomed us one evening into her home. We were scheduled to do an interview with...

Entertainment

The woman of steel behind the gentle smile

By Boy Abunda | July 3, 2002 - 12:00am

In a palatial house somewhere in Quezon City, Madame Violet reigns supreme. A mild-mannered, kind-hearted woman in her early 50s, she welcomed us one evening into her home. We were scheduled to do an interview with...

Entertainment

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