Samar Congressmen Abstain from voting Romualdez as speaker

What's the catch?

In a move that has sparked political intrigue and speculation across Eastern Visayas, two congressmen from Samar – 1st District Representative Stephen James Tan and 2nd District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan – made a rare and deliberate choice: they abstained from voting for the re-election of Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House during the opening session of the 20th Congress.

Calculated Silence or Strategic Defiance?

It's a bitter pill to swallow for sexy actress Rufa Mae Quinto when the sad news was broken to her that her estranged husband is dead.

Ruffa Mae Quinto's husband dies in US

To his last moments, Trevor Magallanes is still married - legally - with Rufa Mae Quinto.

Rufa Mae: No annulment or divorce filed with late husband

In a political climate where allegiance often defines survival, neutrality can be a powerful—if risky—statement. 

In the House of Silence, Non-Votes Speak Volumes

Is it goodbye for Cebuana actress Ruffa Gutierrez and former Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista after she revealed to Boy Abunda that she doesn’t see him anymore.

Ruffa Gutierrez admits she’s not seeing Herbert Bautista anymore

Versatile artist Chris Millado wasn’t in Manila when the 15th Gawad Buhay, an award-giving body for theater performances recently held at the Aliw Theater in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Grounds.

Chris Millado wins Best Director in 15th Gawad Buhay

Win a trip to see them live at the Royal Albert Hall

To celebrate 25 years of music, memories, and unforgettable moments, Westlife is giving fans in the Philippines the chance of a lifetime to join them in London for their 25th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this October.

Westlife announces ‘Ultimate Flyaway Fan’ campaign

The government’s “Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na” program is making headway in Eastern Visayas, offering 3,500 minimum wage earners in Leyte province affordable rice at ₱20 per kilogram—a significant reprieve amid rising food prices. 

P20 rice eases burden, sparks sustainability concerns

‘Pingkian,’ ‘Balete’ earns lion’s share of awards

The Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) resident theater company, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) garnered a total of 17 awards at the recently concluded 15th Gawad Buhay Award, the Philippine Legitimate Stage Artists Group (Philstage) annual awarding component at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.

Nonie Buencamino wins Best Actor at 15th Gawad Buhay

After being named as one of the Diamond Jubilarians in the celebration of the University of the Philippines General Alumni Association UPGAA this year, National Artist for Music Ramon Santos will again shoulder a gargantuan responsibility to emulate a respected and outstanding living hero in the arts.

Nat'l Artist Ramon Santos to speak at 2025 PICF

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