Awards — whether most deserved or self-solicited through sneaky means — do validate to some extent the fine achievements of mortals in any field of human endeavor. To some, the quest is like a never-ending obsession as if their lives largely depended on it. In fact, his short film was shown recently in a retrospective at the UP Film Center to commemorate Philippine-Japanese War. It was but a prelude to their now-blossoming romance not exactly kept away from some preying eyes. Clue: TSA has an upcoming teleserye with him in the lead.

Source: Manila Times February 21, 2020 17:20 UTC