Talent manager recalls ‘begging’ for roles for David Licauco

Allan Policarpio - Reporter 03/17/2023

“Maria Clara at Ibarra” was supposed to be David Licauco’s “one last hurrah.” Disheartened by his seemingly stagnating career, the 28-year-old actor was ready to call it quits with show biz last year. However, the unexpected success…

Toledo says being part of the Philippine Army serves her purpose in life

Immae Lachica 12/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cherry Toledo says being part of the Army is not just a job but a calling. Toledo came to the limelight with her inspiring story of perseverance leading to her success. From being a…

Seen but not heard: Lakers, Nets, NBA are silent in Shanghai

10/11/2019

LeBron James raised his arms in appreciation of the cheering crowd in Shanghai shortly after the final buzzer, then removed his headband and flipped it toward some ticketholders clamoring for a one-of-a-kind souvenir. He was seen. He…

Protesters show support for Hong Kong at Wizards game

10/10/2019

Protesters handed out T-shirts and held up signs in support of Hong Kong on Wednesday night when the Washington Wizards hosted a team from the Chinese Basketball Association. The Wizards beat the Guangzhou Long-Lions 137-98 in a…

Police to probe ambush try on station manager

Benjie Talisic 07/27/2018

CEBU City police will investigate reports of an ambush attempt on a radio station manager last Wednesday evening. Marchoflix Lucabon, station manager of dyRF Bombo Radyo, reported the incident to the police shortly after it happened. In…

Boholano boxer Magsayo has new manager, promoter

Glendale G. Rosal 06/05/2018

Leaving ALA Boholano boxer Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo has started a new chapter in his blossoming boxing career as he signed up with a new promoter after five years of fighting under ALA Promotions International. The 22-year-old Tagbilaran…

New MRA manager wants to boost area’s security

Nestle Semilla 04/22/2018

THE newly-appointed manager of the Mandaue Reclamation Area (MRA) wants to put more police outposts in the area to boost its security. Marvin Soco who is also Mandaue’s Assistant City Administrator, said he made the recommendations to…

Soco named manager of Mandaue reclamation

Norman V. Mendoza 03/05/2018

MARVIN Soco, a former barangay councilor of Barangay Labogon in Mandaue City was recently appointed by Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing as manager of the Mandaue Reclamation Area. Soco in a press conference yesterday, said that his…

Resort manager shot dead

Norman V. Mendoza 07/13/2016

A RESORT manager was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle riding assailants in Barangay Babag, Lapu-Lapu City at 9 p.m. last Tuesday. Luz Bensi, a 53-year-old resident of Purok Butterfly and manager of Karancho Beach Resort in barangay…

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