Fil-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas advances to ‘American Idol’ Season 21’s Top 24

Hannah Mallorca 04/10/2023

Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas is one step closer to becoming the winner of “American Idol” Season 21 after he advanced to the Top 24. Venegas, who made waves after winning the first platinum ticket of “American Idol” in February 2023,…

Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas wows ‘American Idol’ judges with ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ rendition

Anne Pasajol 04/08/2023

Filipino-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas left American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in awe as he sang Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” alongside his fellow platinum ticket-holder Kaylin Hedges. Venegas and Hedges paired up…

Cebuana singer Sheryn Regis continues to perform in US, Canada

Michelle Joy Padayhag 04/13/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Since she moved to Houston, Texas, with her family in 2010, Cebuana singer Sheryn Regis still continues her passion performing outside the Philippines. In an Instagram message sent to Cebu Daily News, the…

Cebuana singer Chang eyes releasing self-composed songs

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana singer Jacky Chang is challenging herself this year to release her self-composed songs.  Chang told Cebu Daily News Digital that she had stopped writing after high school because she had lost the…

Judges to 6 finalists vying for Sinulog Idol title: Sing from the heart

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog Idol Season 10 will end on January 17, Thursday at Plaza Independencia with six grand finalists competing for the title.  Judges will only choose from James Alfafara, Jessa Abaquita, Shim Dagatan, Vanessa…

Sinulog Idol: Star of the Night Abaquita wows judges with her Narda rendition

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/12/2019

    CEBU CITY, Philippines — No doubt that she was named as Star of the Night during the first round of Sinulog Idol Season 10 held at Plaza Independencia on January 11, Friday.  Jessa Abaquita was one…

Meet the 12 finalists of Sinulog Idol 2019

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/05/2019

Who will be the next Sinulog Idol? Now on its tenth year, the singing battle will officially begin on January 11 at Plaza Independencia with 12 finalists competing for the title. Gloria Villarojo, Sinulog Idol director said…

Bacolod escapes Furog in IDOL Boxing Series 4

Glendale G. Rosal 11/10/2018

Christian Bacolod escaped with a close split decision victory against the equally determined Christoval Furog after eight rounds of their seesaw battle in the 108-lbs division in the undercard of IDOL Boxing Series 4 at the Minglanilla…

IDOL BOXING 4 TONIGHT

Glendale Rosal 11/09/2018

There will be knockouts in tonight’s IDOL Boxing 4 Series, according to ALA Promotions International matchmaker Edito Villamor. The fight card which will be held at the Minglanilla sports complex, in the southern town of Cebu, will…

IDOL 4 in Minglanilla on Nov. 10

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2018

A SECOND chance at a world title is the motivation for one of ALA Boxing Gym’s rising stars, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, as he spearheads the fourth installment of the IDOL Boxing Series on Nov. 10 at the…

Kid’s night: Osaka, 20, beats her idol Serena to win US Open

AP 09/09/2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka walked to the net, the excitement of being a Grand Slam champion mixed with a bit of sadness. She grew up rooting for Serena Williams, even did a report on her…

With ‘lolo’ as his idol, young Pagnanawon starting to make a name… in swimming

Zena V. Magto 09/03/2018

  Sometimes, it’s a bit difficult being a descendant of a family known for its winning tradition in a certain sport. Take for example nine-year-old Van Wincy Pagnanawon. He is the son of known Cebuano cyclist Jaybob…

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