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Here the list of the winners of the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: #NoFilter, Mapua Institute of Technology New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Ang Paglisan Best Float Award: Boy Golden Youth Choice Award: Pagpag Best New Wave Film: Dukit by Armando Lao Animation Jury Prize: Ang Lalong ni Kulakog Animation Best Picture: Kaleh and Mbaki Best New Wave Film Director: Armando Lao for Dukit New Wave Best Actress: Agot Isidro New Wave Best Actor: Bor Ocampo, Willy Layug, Bambalito Lacap for Dukit New Wave Special Jury Prize: Mga Anino ng Kahapon New Wave Best Picture: Dukit Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Little Bossings Best Festival Sound Recording: 10,000 Hours Best Musical Score: 10,000 Hours Best Original Theme Song: My Little Bossings Best Makeup: Pagpag Best Visual Effects: 10,000 Hours Best Production Design: 10,000 Hours Best Editing: 10,000 Hours Best Cinematography: 10,000 Hours Gender Sensitive Awar...

Dukit (Carved in Wood), directed by Armando Y. Lao, an official entry to the New Wave Full Film Feature of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2013, premiered last December 18, 2013 at Glorietta 4 Cinemas, together with other New Wave entries. The story is inspired by the life of Wilfredo “Willy” Tadeo Tayug, awarded as 2002 Most Outstanding Kapampangan Award in Ecclesiastical Art (MOKA). The movie revolves around the life and struggles of “Waldo”, played by Willy Layug himself. The movie shows of the alternate current and childhood events in the life of Waldo who as a child was a papa’s boy and later on started hating his father after his mother’s death. His father left him and his sisters to be with his then mistress-turned-wife after their mother died. He had witnessed how his father would exchange letters with “Lucing” and how his mother would collect the letters and read them. And act as if nothing was wrong. After his mother died, he fullfilled his childhood promise and married ...

Popstar Sarah Geronimo once again proved that she is a solid Kapamilya after signing a two-year contract with ABS-CBN this afternoon. “I will never leave this network. I am very grateful that ABS-CBN has trusted and supported me since the beginning of my career,” Sarah stated. The singer-actress confirmed that she will again be part of the upcoming “The Voice of the Philippines” season two as one of the coaches. She is also looking forward for a comeback in acting on television via the longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” Present during the signing were (L-R) ABS-CBN TV production head Laurenti Dyogi, president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio, broadcast head Cory Vidanes, Sarah Geronimo, and Viva Entertainment head Vic del Rosario. 

Here the complete list of the winners of the 26th AWIT Awards. Best Rap: Tao Lang – Loonie featuring Quest Performance Awards: Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist: With A Smile – Aiza Seguerra Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist: Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano Best Collaboration: With A Little Help From My Friends - Tria Bascon with The Company Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists: 12:51 – Krissy & Ericka Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist: That Time of Year – Shiela Valderrama Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist: Kesa – Daniel Grospe Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists: Bigtime - Baihana

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista has made bold moves the past months and engaged in projects that stretch his artistry. Acknowledging the singer’s unparalleled dedication to his craft, Ink-All-You-Can continues to support the singer in all his endeavors. Last November 28, Christian Bautista represented the Philippines in the ASEAN-Japan Music Festival – Music For Healing After The Earthquake, which hoped to deliver hope and courage through music to all those affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. The festival held at the NHK Hall in Shibuya Japan was attended by 4010 people, and was aired over at NHK Channel.

Regine Velasquez proved that she is still the country’s topselling female artist as her latest album Hulog Ka Ng Langit hits platinum mark in record time of two weeks.  Hulog Ka Ng Langit topped various stores’ sales chart for the past two weeks. Regine was awarded the Platinum Record Award by Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy- Go last Sunday at GMA’s Sunday All Stars. The album has sold more than 15,000 units. The album, composed of songs that give inspiration to wives and mothers, has the beautifully-penned Hulog Ka Ng Langit as debut single and title track of the album. The song truly embodies what the album is all about – unconditional love between husbands and wives, and mothers to children.

For its 28th Theater Season (July 2014-March 2015), Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) adopts the theme DIS-EASE, and tackles the instability of the human personality which leads to psychological and social imperfections, illnesses, and tragedies. It must be made clear, though, that the productions for this coming season are not meant to further dishearten, discourage and cause any more feelings of hopelessness, than we already experienced and are still experiencing due to the recent series of man-made and natural calamities. TP's intentions remain to be the artistic interpretation and reflection of life's complex human and social realities, human pathos and sufferings where great virtues and wisdom are usually hidden and which surface only in opportune times precisely to suppress the vices, to heal wounds and restore the wounded body soul and spirit.

In celebration of the 47th year of Repertory Philippines, the year 2014 proudly marks the 77th theater season with an exciting line-up of shows that will surely be one of the best theater treats everyone will experience like no other. Title: Wait Until Dark Genre: Thriller By Frederick Knott Awards: Audry Hepburn nominated for an Academy Award. Film Adaptation: 1967 starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, and Richard Crenna Dates: January 17 -  February 19, 2014

Plot: WALDO,  fated to become a celebrated sculptor in Betis, Pampanga, was born to a religious but empoverished parents. At an early age, Waldo suffered his first personal tragedy when his father abandoned the family for another woma. He suffered his second tragedy when his mother died. Waldo assumed the role of the bread winner to his three sisters and continued to do so even after getting married to his childhood sweetheart. The early years of marriage were times of struggle, especially financially. But sheer genius, industry, discipline and perhaps faith, all helped to turn the tide in Waldo’s favor. Through his eccelesiastical affiliation with the Catholic church, and notwithstanding his filial and marital responsibilities, Waldo rose literally from rags and obscurity to riches and fame. It took Waldo years and success to come to terms with his past and eventually learned to forgive his errant father, now old and married to his one-time mistress.

As a pre-X’mas offering to all schools, parents and children, Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “ MULAN ” with script and lyrics by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS. The special shows are set on December 14 (Saturday) at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center at 10am & 2pm, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park. And for those living in Metro Manila, there will be a show on December 19 at 3:00 PM, ST. CECILIA’S HALL, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila City

Julia Barretto and Enrique Gil will team up for the first time in ABS-CBN and Dreamscape Entertainment Television’s upcoming primetime drama series “Mira Bella.” Joining Enrique and Julia in “Mira Bella” are Sam Concepcion, Pokwang, Mylene Dizon, John ‘Sweet’ Lapus, and Gloria Diaz. It is under the direction of Jerome Pobocan, Erick Salud, and Jojo Saguin.

World-class entertainment reaches BF Paranaque as SM Cinema, the country’s biggest film exhibitor, launches a branch at this city South of Manila with the opening of SM Cinema at SM City BF Paranaque November 28, 2013. The new branch has two digital cinemas capable of showing 2D and 3D movies and four Director’s Club Cinema branches. SM Official | Hans Sy and other

This November 29 at the Eastwood City Central Plaza, Parokya Ni Edgarwill launch their latest release Bente , which celebrates the band’s 20 th anniversary as a group. Bente has two editions – 1 DVD/2 CD and 2 CD. The DVD includes 28 music videos of the band plus two documentaries. The 2 CD has a total of 29 tracks (27 of the band’s biggest hits plus 2 brand new tracks). Bente also includes their newest single AngParokya, which talks about the beginnings of the band. It also features Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona. AngParokya is the second time that Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank and Gloc-9 collaborated in a song. The music video of the song is also included in the DVD.

Wang Chung and Naked Eyes will be having their first concert in the country entitled Back 2 Back Throwback on December 5, 2013 (Thursday) 7pmat the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort and Casino for the benefit of the recent super typhoon victims thru Oplan Damayan Yolanda and for the kids of Gabay sa Landas Foundation. Naked Eyes a British New Wave band that rose to prominence in the early 1980s and originally formed by two friends from Bath, England; Pete Bryne on vocals and Rob Fisher on keyboard. The duo is known largely for its four Top 40 singles. The first, a cover of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David standard  "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me"(Bacharach himself has cited the cover as a personal favorite). The band had subsequent hits with their own compositions, "Promises, Promises" (the 12” mix of which features vocals from Madonna), "When the Lights Go Out" and "(What) In the Name of Love” and a lot more. Wang Chung...

The Cultural Center of the Philippines presents a durational performance art series entitled NALUWAS SI LIGTAS SA MANILA by artist Russ Ligtas on November 22 and 29, December 6 and 13, 2013 with a blend of fun and amazing performances that will excite audiences.

The star of 2005’s internationally-acclaimed independent film “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” Nathan Lopez will act opposite his identical twin Gammy in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday (November 23). In the episode directed by Nuel Naval, Nathan and Gammy will portray the roles of identical twins Elmer and Eric, who were very close since childhood. However, after the death of their soldier father, Elmer chose to come out as gay—a decision disliked by Eric, who is a ‘closet queen.’ Also part of the fun and heartwarming “MMK” episode are Jackilou Blanco, Nikki Valdez and Ricardo Cepeda. The episode was written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos and researched by Akeem del Rosario. “MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos, production manager Roda Dela Cerna, and executive producers Cathy San Pablo and Lindsay Dizon. Don’t miss “MMK” Saturday nights, after “Wansapanataym” on ABS-CBN.

In celebration of Metro Magazine’s 24th year, which coincides with Francis Libiran’s 15 years in the fashion industry, Metro has named him, the “designer to the stars,” its latest Metrowear Icon. Francis Libiran with Anne Curtis

TENDA, a new kid on the block in the wireless distribution system in the Philippines, is set to impress the consumers with its easy-to-install units and reliable data connection of up to 300 Mbps. The company introduces three new exciting models in the Philippine market-the W3002R, W309R+ and FH303. According to Charlie Jiang, company sales manager for the Philippines, TENDA is set to win the competition against other wireless solution brands in the market. "TENDA's edge against the other routers are, it is easy to set up or install and its parts are made by Broadcom chipset company (famous WIFI chipset maker in the world)," Jiang said.

New York, November 19, 2013—BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theater site on the Internet covering Broadway, London’s West End, and beyond to 100 U.S. cities and 30 countries worldwide, and whose contents are catalogued in the Library of Congress, has recently announced its annual theater awards nominees from more than 50 regional markets across the globe, including the Philippines.  When BroadwayWorld.com was launched 10 years ago, one of its very first features was its theater fans’ choice awards named BroadwayWorld.com Awards. Every year, the awards set new records for the total number of nominations and votes received; this year’s total number of nominations has even doubled compared to last year. Once again, hundreds of thousands of theater fans worldwide have been weighing in. With such progressive online engagement, BroadwayWorld.com Awards’ reputation as the largest and most popular online poll of its kind—open to all and with fully visible and audited results—has been fu...

The story of Mulan, a popular Chinese heroine, comes from an old Chinese folktale entitled “The Ballad of Mulan”. Originally a poem – Hua Mulan’s story has been adapted into a number of different versions over the years. As a pre-X’mas offering to all schools, parents and children, Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “ MULAN ” with script and lyrics by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS. Fearless and determined, Mulan’s story starts out as China is facing the threat of the Huns. The Emperor seeks out the help of the men of different families to fight in battle. Former military man and Mulan’s father is among those chosen. Too old and sick to participate but also too honourable to walk away from the duty. Mulan’s father and his family are faced with the dilemna of being unable to send someone in his place. Without a male member who is old enough to fight, Mulan steps forward to serve in the army in his place.

Singapore’s entry into next year’s Oscars, “ILOILO,” which touches upon the challenges and experiences faced by the Philippines’ overseas workers, particularly those who acquire jobs as household helps for foreign families, finally hits local theaters as it premieres at Robinsons Galleria this Wednesday (November 13) as a guest film in the Cinema One Originals Festival 2013.

Regine Velasquez’s much-awaited album Hulog Ka Ng Langit celebrates the joy of love and motherhood. And, the Asia’s Songbird wants her fans to celebrate her blessings with her in a string of special shows. The Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour goes to Robinson’s Magnolia (Nov. 16, Saturday), Robinson’s Manila (Nov. 20, Wednesday), SM Marilao (November 28, Thursday), SM Pampanga (December 1, Sunday), and SM Sta. Rosa (December 11, Wednesday). All shows start at 5:00 p.m.

Hardcourt heartthrobs and brothers Jeric and Jeron Teng will take the spotlight in “The Bottomline With Boy Abunda” this Saturday (November 9) to answer all the issues linked to their ‘instant celebrity’ status. Together with their parents Alvin and Susan, the Teng brothers will gamely share with TV viewers their thoughts on their basketball career, personal lives, and their plans to join the entertainment industry.

After conquering the battle stage in “The Voice of the Philippines,” artists Isa Fabregas, Jessica Reynoso, Penelope Matanguihan, Maki Ricafort and Yuki Ito once again embark on a new vocal journey as the “Songbees” in the highly-anticipated musical game show “The Singing Bee,” which is set to return on Philippine television this November. As the program’s house singers, the “Songbees” will take the lead in singing the songs to be sung or guessed by studio contestants in various segments. The program’s live band “Bandle Bee,” still led by musical director Mel Villena, will take charge of the musical accompaniment, while the sexy “Honeybees” will take care of the dancing to give audience a full musical experience. The well-loved tandem and returning Kapamilya Roderick Paulate and Amy Perez, meanwhile, take the spotlight and lead the fun-filled show as hosts. Don’t miss “The Singing Bee,” which is set to air this November.

CSR World, a department of Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation (BCYF) launches Yapak Mo Yakap Ko Benefit Concert on November 22, 2013 at 5:30pm until 9:30pm and will be held at the Plaza V of De La Salle- College of St. Benilde featuring Up Dharma Down and other uprising OPM bands such as Clover Street, Dagsin, Pathway and Unica, to help build a library in the slum area, particularly in Smokey Mountain, Tondo Manila. In partnership with Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation and the Student Council of De La Salle- College of St. Benilde, Yapak Mo Yakap Ko Benefit Concert was organized to raised funds from the concert will help the kids in Smokey Mountain value education more and have a free access on education even if they are outside the four corners of the classroom. The tickets are sold for Php 250 only until October 31, 2013 as early bird rate and Php 300 starting November 1, 2013. This benefit concert would also like to promote Citizenship by advocating OPM and by making the audience fee...

“Maria Mercedes” star Jessy Mendiola flew to Korea last night to meet with the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) for her ceremonial appointment as Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism. Jessy will immediately attend to her duties as ambassador in her five-day trip as she is slated to meet with KTO Chairman Charm Lee and go around the country’s famous tourist spots to promote Korea’s tourism to Philippines. “I am very honored and thankful that the KTO chose me as ambassador. The Koreans are very nice to me when I visited their country and they instantly became dear to my heart,” said Jessy. The newest primetime princess is no stranger to Korea since she’s been there for several times to do the KBS show “World Date with Shinee” and to do some photo shoots for a magazine. She was also chosen by a Korean mobile messaging application as endorser. Jessy currently sizzles the television screens as “Maria Mercedes” every weeknights on primetime. The story continues to heat up eve...

This is a continuation of our previous campaign for kids "Take a Step, Turn a Page" program where we launched a book and shoe drive for the children. Alpha Angelicum Academy and The Learning Tree participated on the said event. This time we want the children to experience watching a musical play. Our mission is to give them a chance to watch an educational play that they can use as a tool in achieving their dreams and aspirations. For every P600.00 (six hundred pesos), a sponsored child from GawadKalinga will get to watch Sandosenang Sapatos “The Musical” on December 15, 2013 3:00 pm at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Inclusive of food and gifts for Christmas. We also accept donations/sponsorship of gifts or giveaways for the said event. P600.00 – name of sponsor/name of organization will be included on a full-page ad allotted for sponsors Sponsors of in-kind (candies, chocolates, drinks) – name/logo of the company will be included on a full-page ad al...

Here the list of the five finalist of the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival under the New Wave Full Length Feature Category: 1. “DUKIT” : Screenplay and Direction: Armando Lao / Producer: Center Stage / Stars: Raquel Villavicencio, Wifredo Layug, Bor Ocampo, Mark Grisworld, Thea Lelay, Bambalito Lacap, Petite Dobles, Rhea Lim and Mary Grace Martinez. “Dukit” is a rags-to-riches story of a sculptor in Betis, Pampanga. Set against a rural backdrop of woodcarving activities in his province, it is a story of a man who has personal issues with his father who abandoned him, his three younger siblings and his ailing mother at an early age making him the sole breadwinner of the family. His works of art are reflective of his sufferings in life until that fateful day when he comes to terms with himself by forgiving his erring father. 2. “ISLAND DREAMS” :Screenplay and Direction: Aloy Adlawan and Gino M. Santos / Producer: Kenau Pictures / Stars: Louise delos Reyes, Alexis Petiprez , C...

Last year, Gloc-9 scored big when he released his single Sirena (featuring Ebe Dancel) became a phenomenal hit and a critics’ favorite. Sirena, which tackles the life of gays in a different and inspiring light, also became the favorite collaboration song among the biggest live concert artists like Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Noel Cabangon, among others. The album Mga Kuwento Ng Makata, which scored a Gold Record award for its outstanding sales, also included the hits Bakit Hindi (with Billy Crawford), Hindi Mo Nadinig (with Jay Durias), among others. The said album was named Album of the Year in the recently-concluded Star Awards for Music. Gloc-9’s outstanding feat last year is hard to top, but for the rapper’s latest release Liham at Lihim, it is easy to say that indeed the wordsmith has outdone himself in his latest release. In the album, Gloc-9 plays with other possible ways of telling timely stories, but never really talked about. Magda, the first single to be released...

The first episode of the highly-anticipated game show “Bet On Your Baby” hosted by well-loved showbiz personality and hands-on mom Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is finally taking to television screens this Saturday (Oct 19) with none other than three favorite Kapamilya stars and their babies as the show’s very first contestants. Ai Ai delas Alas, Anthony Taberna and Benjie Paras, along with their babies, are set to take on the “Bet On Your Baby” stage. Along with their respective companions, the three will be taking on the three different rounds of the game show, namely the initial round, the puzzle round, and the jackpot round. In the first round, Ai Ai, Tunying and Benjie will be asked to guess how things will turn out inside the “Baby Dome”, where their babies will be. Whoever guesses right will be rewarded with P10,000. After that, the three celebrities will all look on as their babies dive into a pile of toys, slowly revealing a picture puzzle underneath. The first contestant...

In celebration of its 46th year, Repertory Philippines proudly announces the last production for its 76th theater season with THE PRODUCERS, the hilarious Broadway musical based on the 1968 Mel Brooks film of the same Written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, with songs arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman, the original Broadway production of THE PRODUCERS (which opened at the St. James Theater on April 19, 2001 and starred Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick) won an unprecedented 12 Tony Awards, running for 2,502 performances. It spawned a successful London production running for just over two years, US national tours, many productions worldwide, and a 2005 film version. THE PRODUCERS is about two wily theatrical producers who cook up a scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop. The humor of the show draws on ridiculous accents, homosexual stereotypes, and Nazis, along with many show business in-jokes. It is a satirical comedy that is deep enough for both in...

ABS-CBN recently scored two international nods as “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) clinched a nomination from International Emmy Awards 2013, while “Wansapanataym” was named finalist in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes 2013. Upholding 60 years of greatness of Philippine television, “MMK” is nominated in the Best Drama Series category for its episodes titled “Manika” (starring Jane Oineza and Angel Aquino) and “Pulang Laso” (starring Carlo Aquino and Joem Bascon), which were both directed by Nuel Naval. “MMK” is the only nominated TV program from the Philippines. Meanwhile, “Wansapanataym’s” episode titled “Number One Father and Son” is finalist under ABU Prizes 2013’s Television Special Jury Prizes-Children’s category. The Sponky Villarin-directed episode starred Kapamilya child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla and Epy Quizon. The 41st International Emmy Awards Gala will happen on November 25 at Hilton New York Hotel; while the finals of ABU Prizes 2013 will take place on October ...

In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month, visitors of the CCP will be given free entrance to the Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino at the 4th floor of the CCP Main Theater Building. Guests will also be given a 50% discount to the admission fee of BADONG: SALVADOR BERNAL DESIGNS THE STAGE at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery) at the 3rd floor of the CCP Main Theater Building. This will run until 31 October. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.

Glendambo, South Australia – The Philippines’ Sikat II has reached eight of the nine control stops of the 2013 World Solar Challenge, the global solar car race currently being held in the Australian continent.   The country’s representative to the biennial event travelled a total of 2,171 solar miles, keeping its third place ranking in the Adventure Class.  A solar mile is the distance traveled by a vehicle relying solely on the sun’s energy. Sikat II is expected to reach the finish line in Adelaide on October 11. Team Manager Dr. Alvin Culaba is hopeful that the Philippines will be among the top finishers. “The race to the finish line is exciting because we are being challenged by the unpredictable weather, but the team is confident that we will cross the finish line with the world’s best. Team Sikat Solar Philippines is composed of a core group of mechanical and electrical engineering students and faculty members from De La Salle University. Additional impro...

Itching to do something new this summer? You can find new and interesting places to visit right from your smartphone. Check out these top 5 apps for your phone to get you out of the cubicle or the home office: Poynt Many apps are tailored to helping you find local sights and attractions, but according to the tech blog PC World, one of the best on the market is Poynt. The app allows you to search for restaurants based on the type of cuisine you’re craving and make your reservations on the go. It also allows you to search for movie listings and special events and concerts happening near you. TripAdvisor in Augmented Reality If you’re looking for an on-the-ground guide to the best restaurants and attractions in an unfamiliar city, it doesn’t get any better than this free app from TripAdvisor. The “augmented reality” feature works alongside your phone’s camera to provide you with reviews of popular sights and restaurants as you pass them. Simply open the app and point your camera towa...

Darwin, Australia -- Sikat II, the country’s representative to the 2013 World Solar Challenge (WSC) in Australia, reached another milestone when it placed first in its class during the qualifying round of the world’s biggest solar car competition held at Hidden Valley Raceway on October 5. The Philippines clocked 2:30.53, beating closest competitor Team Aurora of Australia which timed 2:32.95. There are five other solar cars participating in the Adventure class. This achievement earned Sikat II the pole position in the biennial meet, beginning October 6in this Northern Territory city and will end in Adelaide on October 11.  It covers 3,021 kilometers of the Australian Outback. This is the best performance of the Philippines in the qualifying round since it joined the WSC in 2007. Sinag placed 12th that year while Sikat ranked 19th in 2011. “I’m ecstatic that we reached the coveted pole position. The whole team has prepared hard for the past few days so I’m very happy,” says...

We might say that Pinoy rap is going through a revival. What we must know is how different Gloc-9's kind of rap remains, regardless. At the heart of Gloc-9's icon is the fact of his creativity. This is a rapper who dares writes songs from nation, trailing an eye on the things we fail to see, listening to words no one else hears. If the first single off his new album Liham at Lihim is any indication, then Gloc-9 has again raised the bar for songwriting in general, Pinoy rap in particular. A collaboration with rock icon Rico Blanco, “Magda” is Gloc-9's storytelling at its best. For one thing, he doesn't take on the persona of Magda; instead he speaks as Ernesto, telling the story of Magda – the little of it that he knows. For another, Magda's story doesn't unfold easily, where many things are left unsaid, and much of what is truth happens in a letter. This is also why Gloc-9 thinks “Magda” the best choice for a carrier single, given the CD's title. But...

They are three of this generation’s biggest stars. He is a two-time Best Actor winner and one of the top leading men in television and film. She is the undisputed box-office queen and he is one of the hottest young actor today. They have earned the respect of critics and the support of their audience. But they have never done a project together—until now. This October, on its 20th anniversary, Star Cinema brings to the big screen Dingdong Dantes, Enrique Gil and Bea Alonzo in “She’s The One”, a story that combines the excitement of an unexpected romance with the epiphany that comes with finding the one person you can’t live without. “She’s The One” hits theaters on October 16 and is directed by Mae Cruz from a story and script by the award-winning Vanessa Valdez. It also stars upcoming screen sweetheart Liza Soberano in her biggest, most important and most challenging film role to date. After giving life to some of the screen’s most iconic female characters—Basha in One More ...

Universal Records has gathered some of the most memorable teleserye theme songs in their album One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits.  The album’s carrier single One More Try, performed by Kuh Ledesma, is the theme of the phenomenal GMA TV series My Husband’s Lover. The series’ lead star Carla Abellana’s debut single Kung Alam Ko Lang is also included in the album. One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits also includes One More Try (Kuh Ledesma), Ngiti and Maghihintay Sa’yo (Christian Bautista), Haplos (Alden Richards), Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (Jed Madela), among others. One More Try: Favorite Teleserye Love Song and other OPM Hits is available at all record bars nationwide. Tracklist: 1.  ONE MORE TRY - Kuh Ledesma      From the teleserye “My Husband’s Lover” 2.  NGITI - Christian Bautista      From the teleserye “With A Smile” 3.  BUKAS NA LANG KITA MAMAHALIN - Jed Mad...

DER KAUFMANN by Rody Vera ANG NEGOSYANTE NG VENECIA by Rolando Tinio MERCHANT OF VENICE by William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice was written by William Shakespeare between 1596 and 1598. Though it has been classified as a comedy in his compilation of plays known as the “First Folio”, sharing certain aspects with other romantic comedies, The Merchant of Venice is popularly known for its dramatic scenes and speeches such as “Hath not a Jew’s eyes” and Portia’s speech about the “quality of mercy”. This play is about a bitter detested Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against a Christian merchant who has defaulted on a loan. TP’s version will be a departure from the usual interpretation. A play within a play, it will be set during the Holocaust and Nazis directing the Jewish “actors” and will underscore the dehumanizing effect of racism and intolerance. Dramaturg: Giselle Garcia Direction: Rody Vera and Tuxqs Rutaquio Production Design: Tuxqs Rutaquio Tagalog Translat...

The list of the winners of the recent First CineFilipino Festival 2013 BEST PICTURES: ANG KWENTO NI MABUTI starring Ms. Nora Aunor by Mes De Guzman and Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita Movie by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo BEST ACTOR: KARL MEDINA in The Guerrilla is a Poet BEST ACTRESS: TERI MALVAR in Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: BONG CABRERA in The Guerrilla is a Poet BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: ANGEL AQUINO in Ang Huling Cha-cha ni Anita BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE: ANG HULING CHA-CHA NI ANITA by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo BEST DIRECTOR: MES DE GUZMAN for Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti BEST SCREENPLAY: ANG KWENTO NI MABUTI by Mes De Guzman BEST FILM EDITING: THE GUERRILLA IS A POET by Sari Dalena and Kiri Dalena BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: PUTI by Mike Alcazaren BEST MUSICAL SCORE: THE GUERRILLA IS A POET by Sari and Kiri Dalena BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN: PUTI by Mike Alcazaren BEST SOUND: PUTI by Mike Alcazaren BEST SHORT FILM: LIGAW by Pamela Reyes 2nd BEST SHORT FILM: LOGARI...

The Philippines’ home of the most prestigious red carpet events is once again bringing the year’s most anticipated awards night!  Velvet airs the 65th Primetime Emmy® Awards live and exclusive from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Monday (September 23) In recognition of outstanding contribution to the television industry, the Primetime Emmy® Awards bestows the U.S. television industry’s highest honors for national primetime and late night programming, with awards presented in 27 categories including areas of exceptional merit. This year's glamorous event will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. This year's ceremony is especially grand, as legendary solo artist Elton John will be performing for the first time ever on the Emmys® stage. The multi-awarded superstar’s performance will serve as a tribute to the late, world-renowned performer Liberace, whose HBO biopic, “Behind the Candelabra” is nominated for fifteen Emmy Awards this year. This year’s Emmys® is also br...

Journalists of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, the country’s largest and most trusted news organization, have been awarded prestigious international journalism fellowships and scholarship to gain training, knowledge, skills, and exposure to today’s global news media landscape. Health beat reporter and DZMM’s “Magandang Gabi Dok” anchor Nina Corpuz made it as the only Southeast Asian journalist chosen to participate in the United Nations Foundation’s 2013 Global Issues Press Fellowship program in New York City, which will expose her to the latest information on pressing global issues. The press fellowship, which takes place during this year’s UN General Assembly, will also provide participants exclusive first-person access to the world’s top experts, policymakers, and leaders such as Al Gore and will.i.am. “I hope to use this opportunity to share our Philippine experience and bring to the international stage our concerns and efforts in health care. I also look forward to comparing n...