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Rica Peralejo (Image: Instagram/@ricaperalejo) Rica Peralejo recently reflected on her showbiz history, including parts of it that she regrets, like taking on roles in erotic films. The actress, 39, answered questions from fans in her vlog last Friday, Feb. 19, covering topics from her love life to her acting career. Peralejo started out in the business early when she joined youth variety show “Ang TV.” She said in her vlog that all she wanted to do was sing, which is why she agreed to enter the entertainment industry. When asked why she became a “sexy star,” Peralejo said, “Like many things in my life I really don’t make [the] decision.” “I was already a few years old in the business and they were telling me to ‘change your image for you to be able to survive,’” she recalled. She took on mature roles, which she ultimately regrets. “That means I really bared some parts of my body and did some really horrifying, not-so-proud-of things on screen just so we could give ... » Learn More about Rica Peralejo weighs in on stint as sexy star: ‘I did some really horrifying, not-so-proud-of things on screen’

PHUKET: A Thai soap star and former Miss Teen Thailand from Phuket is in serious condition following a car accident in Pathum Thani. Ameria ‘Amy’ Jacobs, 21, and 25-year-old Buphakorn Nilat are being treated in Krung Siam St Carlos Hospital in the central Thai province. Mr Buphakorn was driving Miss Jacobs home to Nonthaburi province when he lost control of his car in the early hours of yesterday morning. The car crashed into an electricity poll at high speed. When rescuers reached the scene they found Mr Buphakorn trapped in the driver’s seat. Thrown from the vehicle, Miss Jacobs was lying on the ground unconscious. The Thai Rath newspaper reported that Miss Jacobs is being kept in intensive care and has suffered cerebral bleeding. Mr Buphakorn told reporters that before the accident Miss Jacobs had been filming at Dara Video’s soap opera studio in Pathum Thani. The crash happened on the Pathum Thani – Tiwanon Road in Village 5, Pathum Thani province, as they were ... » Learn More about Phuket TV star in ICU following smash

SINGAPORE - Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore can tap Government talent upskilling schemes to accelerate their innovation journeys, and leverage partnerships with public agencies and other companies to co-develop technologies for their business needs. Speaking at SME Day on Wednesday (Dec 9), Second Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng urged local enterprises to embrace science and technology as a key competitive advantage in the global economy which has changed fundamentally amid the coronavirus pandemic. "To sail forward amidst the winds of change, SMEs must adapt, pivot and transform to thrive in the new environment," he said at the event which brings together technology and solution providers from the public and private sectors. SME Day, organised by the Agency of Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) with support from Enterprise Singapore, is held in conjunction with the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology, a five-day hybrid event ... » Learn More about SMEs can tap talent upskilling schemes, partnerships to boost innovation journeys: Tan See Leng

ESSAY writing is a language task commonly treated as mundane homework for most students. But for Form Six students Carrie Ann Lim Yi Wen and Shalina Shamsul Bahri, it has become an exciting undertaking ever since they discovered a writing platform in The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education (NiE) pullout for secondary schools. It all started in 2019 when Carrie Ann, through her mother’s “keen eye for detail”, came across call-outs in The Star newspaper asking Form Six and pre-university students sitting for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) to submit essays in response to the writing tasks provided. Without hesitation, the St. John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur, student took up the challenge. Two years on, the 20-year-old has since seen her essays published three times – the latest of which was featured in this year’s first NiE publication, rolled out last Wednesday. It was due to her active participation that her classmates like Shalina were inspired to also submit their ... » Learn More about Form Six buddies shine in essay writing

PRESS RELEASE The Thiager and its sister company Tadoo , have announced they will enter a strategic partnership with the Bangkok-based fintech company, Masii. Having joined forces with Masii, The Thaiger aims to provide its 6 million-plus monthly users with exclusive deals and packages such as the Thailand re-entry package , comprising of the Certificate of Entry (COE), Covid-19 Travel Insurance and a Covid-19 Test. Sapir Matmon, of Tadoo, says “This tie-up will allow us to provide our readers with all-inclusive packages specifically designed to make the whole process of coming back to Thailand as simple as possible. And by booking through us, all service fees will be waived – a saving of more than 1,000 Baht. We’re confident you won’t find a better price in the market right now.” “We can provide everything you need to enter Thailand hassle-free and within 12 hours, which is the fastest in the market.” Says Maxwell Meyer , CEO of Masii. ... » Learn More about The Thaiger joins forces with Masii to bring you hassle-free Thailand re-entry packages and much more

Alex Gonzaga. Image: Instagram/@cathygonzaga Alex Gonzaga got candid when she revealed that she had a minimally invasive thread lift and lip procedure with celebrity doctor Vicki Belo. The doctor to the stars prodded Gonzaga to make the admission on her YouTube vlog last April 8, claiming that the video will get millions of views if Gonzaga made the revelation. “Aamin na si Cathy (Gonzaga’s real name) kung ano’ng ginagawa niya sa Belo,” Belo said, pushing the actress to talk about the procedure. (Cathy’s going to admit what she does with Belo [Medical Group]) “Nagpa-dede ako. Charing,” Gonzaga quipped. But she eventually admitted that had something changed on her face. “Nagpa-thread lift ako saka lips, okay? Don’t judge me.” She also added that when she had the procedure, the changes were minimal because Belo discouraged her to change a lot with her lips. “Very slight lang kasi ayaw ni doktora. Pero gusto ko talaga ‘yung parang patusok,” she revealed. ([The changes were] ... » Learn More about Alex Gonzaga admits getting thread lift, lip procedure: ‘Don’t judge me’

In this file photo actress Carey Mulligan attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival – “Promising Young Woman” Premiere at The Marc Theatre on January 25, 2020 in Park City, Utah. – Carey Mulligan attended the 2020 Sundance Film Festival of “Promising Young Woman,” but in 2021 the stars will be staying at home. This year, due to the pandemic, Indie film extravaganza Sundance, beginning January 28, will take place largely online. Photo by Dia DIPASUPIL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP LOS ANGELES — In normal years, the Sundance Film Festival kicks off in late January with Hollywood’s award season already in full swing. Producers, stars and journalists meet in the spectacular Utah mountains to swap last-minute Oscar tips, and catch a first glimpse of the next year’s batch of contenders. This year, due to the pandemic, everything has been turned upside-down. Indie film extravaganza Sundance, beginning Thursday, will take place largely online. And with the Oscars delayed to their ... » Learn More about Sundance enters uncharted waters in unique Oscar season

Image: Instagram/@celestinegonzaga Actress and television star Toni Gonzaga gave away her talent fee to ABS-CBN workers who were displaced following the denial of the network’s franchise renewal bid. ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. managing director Olivia Lamasan revealed to the public Gonzaga’s good deed during the Jan. 17 episode of the latter’s talk show, “I Feel U,” for her upcoming birthday on Jan. 20. “Happy birthday Tin. I am sending you my heart so full of love and gratitude for everything, for all the support that you have given ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Films, Star Cinema,” Lamasan told Gonzaga in a recorded video greeting. “Sobrang maraming salamat anak (Thank you very much, child). Thank you so much for staying on with us,” she added. While Gonzaga received a heartwarming surprise from family and friends for the birthday special, the Ultimate Multimedia Star became more emotional after hearing Lamasan’s greeting. “Alam niyo po mga kaibigan, ito pong si Toni gave a ... » Learn More about Toni Gonzaga gave her talent fee to displaced ABS-CBN workers, Olivia Lamasan reveals

Mikee Morada got down on one knee in front of Alex Gonzaga during a vacation in Hong Kong.  Image: YouTube/Alex Gonzaga Official After YouTube star and actress Alex Gonzaga announced yesterday her engagement to boyfriend Mikee Morada, she shared what happened behind the scenes in a vlog today, Jan. 17. Alex detailed her trip to Hong Kong last December, which came with a chaperone of course, given her parents’ strict rules about dating even if she is already 32. Her parents, Bonoy and Pinty Gonzaga, followed on the trip too. The video showed Alex up to her usual funny antics and being sweet to the Lipa City councilor as they toured Hong Kong, eating at Michelin-star restaurants and visiting shopping destination Harbour City. Finally, the proposal took place on the evening of Dec. 27. While strolling along the garden of 1881 Heritage, which was filled with Christmas lights, Morada worked up the courage to ask her to marry him. The moment was funny in its own way, with ... » Learn More about WATCH: How Mikee Morada proposed to Alex Gonzaga in Hong Kong

With President Duterte’s order to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. to immediately approve the private sector’s importation of COVID-19 vaccines, employees of private businesses can heave a sigh of relief. Until that directive was issued, private companies that have placed orders for the vaccine from their manufacturers expressed silent apprehension that their orders could get caught in the bureaucracy. Note that the Department of Health requires those companies to enter into a tripartite agreement with it and the pharmaceutical companies before the vaccines can be allowed into the country. By giving private businesses a free hand in the procurement of vaccines for their staff, the vaccine the government would have otherwise allocated for them can be given to others. Considering the cost, the government’s savings from that private initiative are not something to sneeze at, not to mention the benefit of a speedy rollout of the vaccines to their beneficiaries. Employees of ... » Learn More about ‘Big brother’ vaccination scheme