Stars recall their most unforgettable Yuletide memories - By Rito P. Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 23, 2011 - Christmas is always the best time to take stock of years of trials and triumphs – even for celebrities: For Vilma Santos, the holiday season represents hope and renewal –but, she says it took on a deeper significance when she became a mother. READ MORE
Ala Eh! Festival 2011, the Final Hoorah! - By yana, Alah Eh Festival, Dec 15, 2011 - All roads led to Calaca during the weeklong celebration of the impressive and star-studded Ala Eh Festival 2011. The colorful flags, banderitas and smiles of warm Calaquenos welcomed everyone to the biggest feast of the year. Ala Eh Festival is Batanguenos’ way of celebrating the foundation anniversary of the province, which is December 8. And for this year, Batangas is now on its 430th. READ MORE
Gov Vilma Santos on the relationship of her son Luis Manzano with Jennylyn Marcado - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Dec 10, 2011 - Naroon si Luis bilang host kasama si Ruffa Gutierrez, samantalang si Jennylyn naman, kasama sina Ogie Alcasid, Jean Garcia, at ilan pang celebrities ay mga judges naman para sa kompetisyon. Hindi maitago ang sweetness sa isa't isa nina Luis at Jennylyn kahit pa alam nilang ang daming taong nakamasid sa kanilang dalawa nang gabing iyon. At mukha namang masaya si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos para sa kanyang anak na si Luis at girlfriend nga nito na si Jennylyn. READ MORE
Risk-taking keeps Vilma Santos on her toes - By: Rito P. Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 10, 2011 | - There are good reasons why Vilma Santos is Tinseltown’s Star for All Seasons. Her prodigious stint as Batangas’ first female governor may no longer allow her to act for the cameras as often as she used to — but, Ate Vi’s occasional forays into acting still draw crowds, impress critics and win awards, as was the case with 2009’s “In My Life.” So, we expect nothing less from Chito Roño’s upcoming chiller, “The Healing,” the actress’ first movie with Kim Chiu. READ MORE
Vilma introduces Jennylyn as son's GF - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Dec 08, 2011 - Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos formally introduced the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano, to the people of Batangas on Wednesday. For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged actress Jennylyn Mercado as her son’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca. READ MORE
Batangas Ala Eh! Festival Opens at Calaca - By Rowena M. Diocton, Asia Journal, Dec 4, 2011 - “This year, we are bringing Ala Eh! Festival to the Municipality of Calaca (District 1) because we want to let more Batangueños to get involved in the fiesta atmosphere through the many activities that will fill everyone’s interests,” says Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE
Stars recall their most unforgettable Yuletide memories - By Rito P. Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 23, 2011 - Christmas is always the best time to take stock of years of trials and triumphs – even for celebrities: For Vilma Santos, the holiday season represents hope and renewal –but, she says it took on a deeper significance when she became a mother. READ MORE
Ala Eh! Festival 2011, the Final Hoorah! - By yana, Alah Eh Festival, Dec 15, 2011 - All roads led to Calaca during the weeklong celebration of the impressive and star-studded Ala Eh Festival 2011. The colorful flags, banderitas and smiles of warm Calaquenos welcomed everyone to the biggest feast of the year. Ala Eh Festival is Batanguenos’ way of celebrating the foundation anniversary of the province, which is December 8. And for this year, Batangas is now on its 430th. READ MORE
Gov Vilma Santos on the relationship of her son Luis Manzano with Jennylyn Marcado: "Huwag nating pangunahan na baka ikakasal na 'yan o magbubuntis...let them enjoy the relationship." - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Dec 10, 2011 - Naroon si Luis bilang host kasama si Ruffa Gutierrez, samantalang si Jennylyn naman, kasama sina Ogie Alcasid, Jean Garcia, at ilan pang celebrities ay mga judges naman para sa kompetisyon. Hindi maitago ang sweetness sa isa't isa nina Luis at Jennylyn kahit pa alam nilang ang daming taong nakamasid sa kanilang dalawa nang gabing iyon. At mukha namang masaya si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos para sa kanyang anak na si Luis at girlfriend nga nito na si Jennylyn. READ MORE
Risk-taking keeps Vilma Santos on her toes - By: Rito P. Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 10, 2011 | - There are good reasons why Vilma Santos is Tinseltown’s Star for All Seasons. Her prodigious stint as Batangas’ first female governor may no longer allow her to act for the cameras as often as she used to — but, Ate Vi’s occasional forays into acting still draw crowds, impress critics and win awards, as was the case with 2009’s “In My Life.” So, we expect nothing less from Chito Roño’s upcoming chiller, “The Healing,” the actress’ first movie with Kim Chiu. READ MORE
Vilma introduces Jennylyn as son's GF - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Dec 08, 2011 - Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos formally introduced the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano, to the people of Batangas on Wednesday. For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged actress Jennylyn Mercado as her son’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca. READ MORE
Batangas Ala Eh! Festival Opens at Calaca - By Rowena M. Diocton, Asia Journal, Dec 4, 2011 - “This year, we are bringing Ala Eh! Festival to the Municipality of Calaca (District 1) because we want to let more Batangueños to get involved in the fiesta atmosphere through the many activities that will fill everyone’s interests,” says Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE
Season’s most inspiring series wraps up its storytelling - By Nestor U. Torre, Inquirere, Nov 30, 2011 - After its 100 titular telecasting days, “100 Days To Heaven” finally wrapped up its storytelling with a big bang in terms of guest star value — no less than Susan Roces and Vilma Santos figured in its concluding episodes. READ MORE
Philippine Air Force tagged in foiled abduction of fisherfolk leader in Batangas - By Ina Alleco R. Silverio, Bulatlat, Nov 24, 2011 - “Governor Santos should step in and investigate this matter. As the highest-ranking local official, she has the political and moral obligation to protect her citizens against human rights violations as perpetrated by elements of the military,” Hicap said. He also said Santos should also take a stand against the implementation of Oplan Bayanihan in the region. READ MORE
Vilma Santos all praises for 100 Days - By The Philippine Star, Nov 22, 2011 - Aside from following the happenings in the lives of Madam Anna Manalastas (Coney Reyes/Xyriel Manabat) and daughter Sophia (Jodi Santamaria), viewers were hooked in the finale week to watch out for the guest appearance of some of the biggest Kapamilya stars which recently included Jake Cuenca as the young “Tagasundo,” Coco Martin as the young “Tagabantay” and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos as “Tagabantay.” READ MORE
What Ate Vi gave me on her birthday holiday - By: Raymund Isaac, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Nov 19, 2011 - I was excited to see a good friend of mine in Malaysia to celebrate her birthday with her family, and to celebrate Ate Aida’s birthday, too. The only time I have been to Malaysia was on a cruise via Star Cruises, passing through Penang. So finally a trip to see Kuala Lumpur and Genting became a reality. Even if I was spending only two nights with the Vilma Santos, I welcomed the chance, and the break from the stress of Manila. READ MORE
Xyriel flattered with Vilma Santos' praise - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Nov 19, 2011 - Child actress Xyriel Manabat said she feels flattered to know that she was able to impress the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos with her acting prowess. In an interview aired on “Bandila” on Friday, Manabat said, “Masaya po ako, kasi po meron po akong kasi meron po akong, meron pong isang sobrang galing na artista na nagkakagusto sa akin.” READ MORE
Vilma Santos performs in '100 Days to Heaven' finale - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Nov 15, 2011 - Star for all Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos is set to play an important role in the grand finale of the ABS-CBN television series “100 Days to Heaven.” Santos said she's thrilled to be a part of the top-rated prime time television show. READ MORE
Guess what birthday gift Ralph gave to Vi - By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Nov 15, 2011 - Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos took a two-week leave from work to spend her 58th birthday with family (husband, Sen. Ralph Recto, and son Ryan Christian; but minus Luis who was stuck at work) and friends, first in Phuket, Thailand (they skipped Bangkok which was threatened by the lingering floods), and then in Malaysia. READ MORE
Vilma Santos in a 1975 Product Ad - By Simon Santos, Video 48, Nov 7, 2011 - Vilma Santos in one of her early commercials endorsing Philips transistor radios in 1975. READ MORE
58 Lessons in Life: Let It Vi! - By Ricky Lo, The Philippine Star, November 06, 2011 - If I were to write the biography of Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, I would open it when she was around 14, a period when a girl is deemed too old for dolls but too young for guys. I was barely out of college then and Vilma was in her bobby socks stage. I fetched her and her mom, Milagros Santos (now into her mid-80s), from Torres Auto Supply on España St., Sampaloc, Manila, and we took a taxi to Manila Times office on Florentino St. in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Vilma was going to be featured on the cover of Variety, one of the then No. 1 broadsheet’s Sunday magazines, and I was tasked to do the cover story. READ MORE
Governor Vilma Santos on proposed signage on Taal Volcano: "To attract [tourists]—iyon ang intensyon. But again, na-misinterpret." - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Oct 22, 2011 - Aware si Governor Vilma Santos sa maingay na kontrobersiya ngayon tungkol sa napabalitang plano niyang paglagay ng ga-higanteng signage na "Batangas" sa isang parte ng Taal Volcano na kasing-laki ng signage na "Hollywood" sa Los Angeles, California. READ MORE
Vilma Santos denies reports that she is not in favor of Jennylyn Mercado, rumored girlfriend of her son Luis Manzano - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Oct 22, 2011 - Katatapos lang mag-taping ni Vilma Santos bilang guest star sa top-rating primetime series ng ABS-CBN na 100 Days To Heaven nang dumating sa Kapitolyo ng Batangas kahapon ang PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at ilang pang movie press. READ MORE
Kim kinakabahan kina Vilma at Janice - By Boy Abunda, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Oct 22, 2011 - Sobrang excited na ni Kim Chiu ngayon sa horror movie na kanyang gagawin na ipalalabas sa susunod na taon. Tatlong taon na ang nakalilipas nang huling gumawa ang young actress ng pelikulang horror. READ MORE
‘Cavite has money but Batangas has beauty’ - By Jerome Balinton, Jocelyn R. Uy, Inquirer, Oct 22, 2011 - This ought to comfort beleaguered Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto: “Cavite has the money but Batangas has the beauty.” The remark was made on Friday by Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles in the course of defending Recto’s much-ridiculed idea of mounting a giant “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano as a way of claiming it and the lake surrounding it as the province’s own. READ MORE
Governor Vilma Santos on proposed Batangas signage on Taal Volcano: "It's not final yet." - By Jocelyn Jimenez, Oct 21, 2011 - Isang kontrobersiya ang kinakaharap ngayon ni Governor Vilma Santos matapos batikusin ng ilan ang suhestiyon niya na lagyan ng signage na "Batangas" ang Taal Volcano. READ MORE
Eruption of ridicule greets Batangas signage plan - By Bayani San Diego Jr., Jerome Balinton, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Oct 21, 2011 - It triggered an eruption of ridicule. A plan to erect giant letters on Taal Volcano Island similar to the iconic “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California, drew lava-hot criticism and Internet spoofs on Thursday, mostly directed at its proponent, the award-winning actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Hooray for Hollywood’ on Taal Volcano Island - By Jerome Balinton, Inquirer, Oct 20, 2011 - It was something only a movie star could have conceived. Why not put up a towering “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano island similar to the “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California? The provincial council approved on October 5 a resolution supporting the idea of Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the award-winning actress, to erect a hard-to-miss landmark and potential tourism draw, according to Vice Governor Mark Leviste II. READ MORE
Vilma not surprised with Luis' interest in politics - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Oct 20, 2011 - Batangas governor and actress Vilma Santos said she was not surprised when her son, host-actor Luis Manzano, expressed desire to run for public office in the future. READ MORE
Women left behind - By Norma Japitana, The Philippine Star, Oct 14, 2011 - THEN: July 14, 1989 — 22 years ago. Stars are finding it hard to have a public pose on very private feelings. This is the pain of public women whose men left them. First of all, there is the public hurt, the image cry and then, the very private hurt. READ MORE
No Other Woman stars receive bonus; Direk Ruel Bayani says Anne Curtis has the same spirit as Vilma Santos - By Allan Sancon, PEP, October 10, 2011 - Direk Ruel Bayani: "Because, I'm truly a Vilmanian. Isa akong Vilmarian, when I was an assistant director to Ishmael Bernal, sobra silang close ni Vi, sabi ko sa sarili ko, I would one day how I wish one day find my own Vilma, someone na muse mo. Kami ni Anne kasi magkaibigan, napakadali para sa 'min mag-communicate. At sinabi ko sa kanya na 'Anne, Vilma to, Vilma mode tayo!' Hindi ko dine deny yun, dahil sobrang hanga kay Vilma na wish ko na ma-idirek si Vilma at Anne together in a movie. Pareho kasi sila ng spirit." READ MORE
Vilma's multi-faceted life on TV5's Anggulo - The Philippine Star, October 05, 2011 - Vilma Santos-Recto shares the different facets of her life in tonight’s edition of Anggulo on TV5 and Aksyon TV. READ MORE
Vilma Santos back on the big screen - By Nickie Wang, Manila Standard, Sep 14, 2011 - Seasoned actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos lists show business as one of her least priority at the moment. She said that her being a public servant and a mother and a wife are undoubtedly her main concerns. Since most of her time is devoted to being the mother of some two million people of the first class province, it is difficult for her to insert a showbiz engagement in her already busy schedule. READ MORE
Romeo Vasquez: Lover, prankster & star - By Bibsy M. Carballo, The Philippine Star, Sep 11, 2011 - Vilma Santos was another known girlfriend with whom he shot nine pictures. Another one was Alona Alegre with whom he lived in Beverly Hills, California. However, he is best remembered not only for his ways with women but for being a nice person, a good friend, a prankster, a generous individual. And a super affectionate, malambing human being. READ MORE
Moms urged to bring back habit of letting children drink milk - By Karen Boncocan, Inquirer.net, Sep 10, 2011 - Moms, bring back the habit of making your children drink milk. This was the message Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto had for all mothers during a press conference Friday after visiting the latest school to be taught about proper nutrition: Bago Bantay Elementary School in Quezon City. READ MORE
Vilma Santos named one of the richest celebs in Philippine showbiz - By Jimi Escala, PEP, Sep, 05, 2011 - Noong September 1 ay ginanap ang Alay Lakad 2011 sa Batangas City. Ito ay pinangunahan siyempre ng governor ng Batangas na si Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE
Vilma Santos surprised and proud her son Luis Manzano is open to joining politics - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Sep 03, 2011 - Labis na ikinatuwa ni Governor Vilma Santos na maraming Batangueño ang nakiisa sa pinangunahan niyang Alay Lakad kahapon sa Batangas City. READ MORE
Luis Manzano on relationship with rumored girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado: "Lampas MU (mutual understanding) naman." - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Sep 03, 2011 - Pagkagaling sa trabaho, kahit wala pang tulog ay dumiretso na si Luis Manzano sa Batangas City para makiisa sa Alay Lakad kahapon, September 1, na pinangunahan ng kanyang inang si Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Luis Manzano, sasabak nga ba sa pulitika? - GMANews.tv, Sep 03, 2011 - Malakas ang naging hiyawan ng mga tao nang ipakilala ang anak ni Batangas Gov Vilma Santos-Recto na si Luis Manzano, bilang susunod na alkalde ng Lipa City. READ MORE
Pacquiao donates P200K to Alay Lakad - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Sep 02, 2011 - Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao donated P200,000 to the cause of the provincial Alay Lakad, which aims to give financial assistance to out-of-school youths. READ MORE
Manny Pacquiao makes a hefty donation for Batangas out-of-school youth - By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, Manila Bulletin, Sep 02, 2011 - Superstar boxer and Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao becomes the Good Samaritan once again with his P200,000 donation for the out-of-school youth in Batangas. READ MORE
Gov Vilma Santos, may request kina Pacquiao, Jennylyn Mercado - GMANews.tv, Sep 02, 2011 - Very happy and thankful si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto sa suportang ibinigay ng “Pambasang Kamao" na si Rep. Manny Pacquiao sa taunang Alay-Lakad na ginawa sa naturang lalawigan. READ MORE
Pacquiao supports Vilma's Alay-Lakad in Batangas - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Sep 02, 2011 - Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao showed his support for Star for All Seasons Batangas Governor Vilma Santos as he joined the annual "Alay-Lakad" in Batangas City on Friday morning. READ MORE
Direk Joey cites Vilma, Juday as 'timeless' stars - By Shiela Reyes, abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 30, 2011 - Veteran director Jose Javier Reyes has an idea on how one can be considered a "timeless" star. Speaking to ANC’s “View from the Top,” Reyes explained that having a mark in the entertainment scene does not only entail that one should have good looks. READ MORE
Sharon still hopes film with Vilma, Gabby will push through - By Jecelyn V. Macahndog, Manila Bulletin, Aug. 29, 2011 - While Vilma Santos’ supposed movie with Sharon Cuneta has been canceled (Vilma is doing another movie with Kim Chiu), a hopeful megastar still sees the project pushing through next year. READ MORE
A starlet who has no sense of gratitude - By Mario Bautista, Journal, Aug 26, 2011 - A recent ugly encounter we had with a minor starlet made us realize that one true mark of good breeding is the ability to say thank you. We’ve been writing about showbiz since 1976 and we’ve seen lots of stars come and go. READ MORE
Nora hopes to meet Vilma while taping series in Batangas - By Kaye Villagomez, Manila Bulletin, Aug 26, 2011 - Nora Aunor is literally in a closer position to meet Vilma Santos as the returning actress commits to taping duties for a TV5 serial in Taal, Batangas where the actress-politician is Governor. READ MORE
Gov. Vilma Santos' next movie has her constituents' thumbs up - By Alex Valentin Brosas, Manila Bulletin, Aug 24, 2011 - As before, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto sought the approval of her constituents before agreeing to do her forthcoming movie with Kim Chiu. READ MORE
Kim, Ate Vi excited over upcoming film - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 24, 2011 - After confirming that she will be doing a movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos said she is looking forward to working with young actress Kim Chiu. READ MORE
Nora magko-courtesy call kay Gov. Vi - By Lolit Solis, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Aug 23, 2011 - At dahil sa Batangas ang taping, may plano ang cast at production crew ng Sa Ngalan ng Ina na magbigay-pugay kay Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Vilma confirms film with Kim - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 22, 2011 - After much speculation if she will do another movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has finally confirmed that she will topbill another Star Cinema project. READ MORE
Gov. Vi: I never called for a presscon - By Mario Bautista, Journal, Aug 16 2011 - GOV. Vilma Santos is being accused by some folks of feeling insecure with all the publicity the comebacking Nora Aunor is getting so she reportedly called for her own presscon in Batangas. Her confidante, Jun Nardo, says she never called for a presscon. READ MORE
Robin: No Catholic wedding with Mariel...a movie offer with Vilma - By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 15, 2011 - First, the breaking news: Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde confirmed to Funfare Update that she has a standing offer for Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos to star in a movie with Robin Padilla. READ MORE
Indie bug bites Ate Vi - By Bayani San Diego Jr., Philippine Daily Inquirer, Aug 14, 2011 - While admiring behind-the-scenes photographs of “Sister Stella L” displayed at Cesar Hernando’s recent exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos told Regal producer Lily Monteverde that she missed the good old days of Philippine cinema. READ MORE
Nora, Vilma, gagawa ng remake ng mga sikat nilang pelikula - By Mario Dumaual, abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 12, 2011 - Excited na ibinunyag ni Vilma Santos na binubuo na ng ABS-CBN ang TV show nila ng anak na si Luis Manzano. Showbiz-politics daw ang tema nito at may kawanggawa pa. READ MORE
Vilma Santos is now ready to become a grandmom: "Basta tawagin lang ako ng Momsie, okey na. Huwag lang Lola!" - By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Aug 12, 2011 - May mga nagsasabi na kaya raw pinagbubuti nang husto ni Batangas governor Vilma Santos ang kanyang pagiging public servant ngayon ay dahil may posibilidad na tahakin din niya ang landas patungong Malacañang Palace. Pero aniya, "'Yong sa politics, hindi ko ito plinano. Maybe it was meant. READ MORE
PEP: Vilma Santos on Nora Aunor's return: 'Masaya ako, oo naman.' - GMA News, Aug 11 2011 - Nilinaw ni Batangas governor Vilma Santos ang napabalitang siya ang first choice upang gumanap bilang Maria Agoncillo, ang second wife ni Emilio Aguinaldo, sa biopic na El Presidente. READ MORE
Vilma-Nora rivalry revived? - abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 10 2011 - Batangas Governor Vilma Santos is appealing to the public not to pit her against Superstar Nora Aunor, who just got back in the country last August 2 after being away for so many years. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Santos said she already left their showbiz rivalry in the past. Santos believes they are already mature enough not to be affected by such intrigues. READ MORE
Ronnie Henares: One of him - By Butch Francisco, The Philippine Star, Aug 09 2011 - Very few probably are aware that Ronnie was once a matinee idol in the music profession. He was the other half of the famous singing duo called The Two of Us. His partner was Jojit Paredes, the cousin of Jim Paredes, who was also a kilabot ng mga colegiala as part of the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, now better known as the APO. Ronnie and Jojit were schoolmates in La Salle grade school, while Jim and his then large group were from rival Ateneo. READ MORE
Guy has no qualms being second choice to Vi - By Ethel Ramos, Malaya, Aug 8 2011 - "Actually, Guy and Gov. Vi are both special choices for the role," Gov. .E.R. said. "It has been my dream to do a movie project with them." READ MORE
Who said what again? - By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 06, 2011 - “Kung hindi mo ako kayang mahalin bilang anak, irespeto mo na lang ako bilang tao.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Who said that again? READ MORE
25 Most Memorable Films - By Mario A. Hernando, The Philippine Star, July 27, 2011 - This is not a list of the best Filipino films ever made, though it could well be. Neither does it purport to be a comprehensive list. The 25 titles cited may be considered very good or outstanding, but more importantly, memorable — to this writer and all other viewers of local films who could still relish the memory of these fabulous works. READ MORE
Gracious ladies - By Lauren, Tempo, Jul 27, 2011 - But of course there are gracious ladies in showbiz. Four names right away come to mind, all of them movie queens coming from different decades. READ MORE
Photos that touch the heart - By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, July 26, 2011 - Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is the central figure in the exhibit and she found out only when she graced the opening, along with Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and Cinemalaya festival director Nes Jardin. READ MORE
Field day in ‘shadow play’ - Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 21, 2011 - Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and Regal producer Lily Monteverde attended the photo exhibit opening of production designer/filmmaker Cesar Hernando at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. READ MORE
Behind the scene photos of Philippine cinema’s greatest films - By Terence Krishna V. Lopez, Bulatlat, July 20, 2011 - Case in point, the colored portrait of Vilma Santos at the center of the gallery from the Maryo J. Delos Reyes classic Tagos ng Dugo (1987) is definitely eye-catching. Two other photos of Santos are featured in the exhibit, from the set of the critically-acclaimed political classic, Mike de Leon’s Sister Stella L. READ MORE
Mula Sa Mga Aninong Gumagalaw: Behind The Scenes 1971- 2001 - Arkivista, July 12, 2011 - Cesar Hernando’s Mula Sa Mga Aninong Gumagalaw: Behind The Scenes 1971-2001 collects snapshots taken by the artist over the course of three decades working in Philippine cinema. READ MORE
Batangas demolishes 388 fish cages - By Ferdie F. Castro, Manila Bulletin, June 24, 2011 - “Task Force Taal Lake,” created by Governor Vilma Santos Recto to mitigate fish kill incidents in the province, announced Friday having cleared the lake of 388 illegal fish cages. READ MORE
Gov. Vilma Santos, other Batangas officials allay fish kill scare - GMA News, June 21, 2011 - Batangas governor Vilma Santos-Recto on Tuesday led provincial officials in feasting on bangus (milkfish) and tilapia to send a strong message to the public that these kinds of fish are safe to consume despite recent incidents of fish kill in Taal Lake. READ MORE
Lessons learned from top screen icons - By Nestor U. Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 03, 2011 - In the course of our TV-film-theater career as director, scriptwriter and performer, we’ve had the great good fortune of having been able to work with or otherwise interact with some of the best and most colorful icons of stage and screen. READ MORE
Vi helps ‘fish kill’ affected areas - People's Journal , June 02, 2011 - Governor Vilma Santos-Recto created a team to assist local government units affected by the fish kill in Taal Lake. READ MORE
Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos admits negotiating with TV5 for possible movie project - By Jimi Escala, PEP, May 27, 2011 - Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos noong Miyerkules, May 25, sa Batangas, tinanong namin siya tungkol sa napabalitang offer sa kanya ng TV5 at magiging "Kapatid" na raw siya. Sa ngayon ay identified ang Star For All Seasons sa ABS-CBN, bagamat sa film arm lang nitong Star Cinema siya lumalabas. READ MORE
Governor Vilma Santos airs opinion on blossoming romance between son Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado - By Jimi Escala, PEP, May 26, 2011 - Matapos magsalita ang dalawa sa magkahiwalay na pagkakataon, marami naman ang naghihintay sa pahayag ng ina ni Luis—ang Star for All Seasons at Batangas governor na si Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Forced evacuation of Taal folks looms - By Efren Montano, Journal.com.ph, April 19, 2011 - MALACAÑANG yesterday poised mandatory or forced evacuation in the wake of a looming eruption at Taal Volcano even as Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto clarified that “Taal is safe” despite the alert status. READ MORE
Vilma lauds CENTEX - By Ferdinand F. Castro, Manila Bulletin, April 01, 2011 - “Strive hard, compete and never take your education for granted.” This was the challenge hurled by Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto to students of Ayala Foundation’s Center of Excellence (CENTEX) in Bauan, Batangas during their 10th Founding Anniversary celebration at the provincial auditorium, the other day. READ MORE
Batangas execs vow to erase classroom backlog - By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News, March 30, 2011 - Local executives of Batangas led by Governor Vilma Santos-Recto have partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) in erasing the shortage of classrooms in the province. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said Batangas lacks 510 classrooms and about 1,931 teachers out of the 152,000 classrooms and 103,000 teacher shortages nationwide. “While Batangas is not part of the list of priority areas, I thought of this partnership to make Batangas a zero-backlog province. I want the people to say 'Dito sa Batangas, wala na kaming kakulangan, pinagtulungan na namin ito, kasama ng lahat ng sektor dito sa Batangas'. Sa larangan ng edukasyon, baka pwede na tayong magtulung-tulungan, wala ng pulitika,” he said. READ MORE
Health is no. 1 for Gov. Vi - Malaya, Mar 21, 2011 - AFTER nearly five decades during which she solidified her iconic status in the local entertainment world, Vilma Santos-Recto still managed to come into her own as a politician. She is now into her 13th year in politics, beginning with her victory as the first lady mayor of Lipa City and then the first lady governor of Batangas. READ MORE
Ambush Circulated Clarified - Malaya, Mar 18, 2011- Over the weekend, rumors of Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto having been killed in an ambush circulated and caused panic among the much-loved actress’ fans and friends in showbiz. READ MORE
Luis Manzano clarifies "ambush" report about his mom Governor Vilma Santos - By Rose Garcia, PEP, March 14, 2011 - Noong Sabado, March 12, may kumalat na balitang na-ambush diumano si Batangas Governor at Star For All Season Vilma Santos-Recto habang lulan ng kanyang sasakyan. Ayon pa sa ilang Twitter messages ay nasa "delikadong kundisyon" pa raw ang actress-politician. READ MORE
Batangas governor Vilma Santos "auditions" for Pilipinas Got Talent - PEP, March 14, 2011 - During the first part of the March 12 episode of Pilipinas Got Talent, the judges were asked to watch the "audition" of a special guest. Hosts Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano personally introduced the performer from Southern Luzon. Luis even quipped, "She's hoping to make it big in the industry." READ MORE
Entreps awarded at women’s summit- By Angeli Sabillo, The POC, March 06, 2011 - Headed by Go Negosyo and the GMA Network, the three-day event started last Friday with the awarding of Filipina “STARpreneurs” for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Large Enterprises and social entrepreneurs which included Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE
Entertainment Central joins the big league- By Nickie Wang, The Manila Standard, March 03, 2011 - The script has already been refurbished and is written by Roy Iglesias. Seasoned director Tikoy Aguiluz will be at the helm. A possible entry to the MMFF this year, Estregan is wooing another governor, Vilma Santos to play the role of Maria Agoncillo, the president’s wife. READ MORE
Kris, Vi join hands for medical mission- By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, Manila Bulletin, February 26, 2011 - TV host-actress Kris Aquino continues her philanthropic efforts with her recent medical and dental mission project with Batangas governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Sharon in advertising imbroglio - By Joey Aquino, Journal Online, February 13, 2011 - In fact, they say it is in preparation for her movie with Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Batangas focuses on agri development - The Philippine Star, February 6, 2011 - The enhancement of agriculture is at the top of the list of priorities in a comprehensive plan for the development of Batangas province. The plan was drawn up during an Executive Legislative Agenda Alliance Building (ELA) cum Provincial Development Plans meeting attended by representatives from various national government bureaus and local chief executives in Batangas recently. READ MORE
'Vilma to do suspense thriller movie with Cuneta' - By Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnNEWS.com, February 1, 2011 - It seems that award-winning filmmakers Jeffrey Jeturian, Adolf Alix, Jr. and Armando Lao will have to give way to prizewinning senior film director Chito Roño. Roño will carry out a much delayed but largely anticipated project for Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Will Vilma be the next Kapatid? - By Ricardo F. Lo, PhilStar.com, January 28, 2011 - First to sign up was Dolphy, followed by Maricel Soriano (how come she’s very scarce these days?) and then by several other big stars from other networks, the latest being Aga Muhlach who is now officially a Kapatid, having already signed up with TV5 which hasn’t stopped hiring in its aggressive effort to beef up its stable of talents, luring them with fat talent fees. READ MORE
Chito's 'scare tactics' - By Mario Bautista, PhilStar.com, January 28, 2011 - After the musical Emir and the horror-comedy Bulong, what do we expect from him next? I’m doing a suspense-thriller with Vilma Santos. READ MORE
Batangas Hosts Workshop On Crisis Management - Manila Bulletin, January 24, 2011 - The Police Regional Office (PRO) 4-A conducted Monday a seminar-workshop on Crisis Management Committee (CMC) at the Provincial Auditorium in the Batangas Capitol. READ MORE
Bigger New Products From PVB - By Remy Umerez, Journal Online, January 20, 2011 - WHENEVER we see Philippine Veterans Bank, we are reminded of Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and how her awesome presence at the opening of the PVB Lipa branch last year made the event special and unforgettable. READ MORE
Vilma Santos orders creation of Verde Island Passage protection team - By Abigail Kwok, INQUIRER.net, January 19, 2011 - To protect its coastal waters, the province of Batangas created a special team that will specifically guard its bay area against illegal fishing and other attacks on marine life in the Verde Island Passage. READ MORE
Child stars as success stories; kiddie party hosting as a career - By Nestor Cuartero, Manila Bulletin, January 17, 2011 - MOST SUCCESSFUL CHILD STAR: Our story the other day on child actors whose lives have gone haywire is, but of course, only one face of showbiz. There is another face, the one chronicling the success of some of these so-called child stars of once upon a time. READ MORE
Sexist remarks ride on proposal to hire women as bus drivers - By Nestor Cuartero, Manila Bulletin, January 13, 2011 - HEARD: Why do celebrity girls – actresses of note – line up for the sexual services of a once inactive actor with exotic blood flowing in his veins? His conquests include the glamorous wife of a well-known personality and an equally glamorous singer-actress. The secret, they say, is in his weapon of mass destruction. READ MORE
Gov Vi urged to probe pollutant ship that escaped Batangas port - By Cris A, Ibon, The Philippine Star, January 09, 2011 - BATANGAS City – Environmentalists yesterday prodded Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto to pursue the investigation into the daring escape of a foreign vessel which caused massive pollution here and in Nasugbu since July 14 last year. READ MORE
Meeting the Mad Messiah: A conversation with filmmaker Celso Ad. Castillo - By Jessica Zafra, The Philippine Star, January 09, 2011 - When it was time to shoot the climactic dance scene in Burlesk Queen, Vilma Santos didn’t want to do it. She offered to return her talent fee. I’d already set up at the theatre with 500 extras when her assistant arrived and said she wasn’t coming. The following day I scheduled filming again. I informed William Leary who was her manager at the time. That night it was William Leary who showed up and said Vilma would return her fee. READ MORE
Tribute to Vi - By Mario Bautista, Journal.com.ph, January 07, 2011 - BATANGAS Gov. Vilma Santos does not have an entry in the Metro filmfest but her presence is very much felt because two Star Cinema entries pay tribute to her past films. READ MORE
Gov Vi to call for dialogue with Star Tollway officials - By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News, January 04, 2011 - Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will again call for a dialogue with the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway officials to map out plans in implementing additional safety features, following the vehicular accident that killed 7 people last Sunday. READ MORE
Lingkod TV’s child star picks: Zaijian, Jillian and Bimby - By Marinel R. Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquire, January 01, 2011 - Comedy King Dolphy and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards “for their invaluable contributions to the industry, as well as for the programs they have implemented that benefited thousands of Filipino children.” READ MORE
