Star Turns

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Many Filipinos -- men and women both -- have already made quite a splash in the entertainment world that another feat, such as Mary Rivera's role as the lola in "Spider-man: No Way Home" is no longer headline material. Her appearance in the highest grossing movie of 2021 was brief but was nonetheless a cause for celebration especially among her fellow Ilonggos, as contributing writer Vic Salas reports. 

But did you know that in the elite world of opera, in distinguished stages in the US and Europe, Evelyn Mandac, a Filipina soprano reigned as the brightest star? No other Filipino singer has surpassed her achievements in the classical music realm, as her voice student Chiara Cox writes.

In our native land, a woman is inspiring an unexpected tsunami of volunteerism and creative campaigning nationwide. A middle-class community in Quezon City did its part by declaring a day of pampering for their kasambahays, drivers, gardeners and other service workers. Bella Bonner has this heartwarming story.

How are the odds stacking up for the seekers of public office at this point in the political circus? The surveys notwithstanding, the situation is still fluid and no one can assume victory yet, not even the frontrunner. Political observer Ernesto Hilario explains.

This being International Women's Month, here's a fitting tribute to some outstanding Filipino women from their loving children. Watch again our webinar held last May which brought out some insightful items that we wouldn't have known otherwise. The participants are: Aika Robredo talking about her mother, the possible future President Leni Robredo; Nina Daza-Puyat on her mother, the original superchef Nora Daza; Melissa Ugarte on her mother, model/beauty queen/revolutionary Maita Gomez; and TJ Manotoc on his mom, activist/civic leader and former Miss International Aurora Pijuan. Powerful Filipinas who prove that, indeed, "women hold up half the sky." http://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/webinar-video-loving-kids-talk-about-their-famous-mothers

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Video of the Week: Dancers for Leni

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Gemma Nemenzo

Editor, Positively Filipino