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They say if you want to see the future of a country, look at its youth. Among all ages, the youth perfectly mirrors the voices, aspirations, sufferings, and trials of a nation because they theoretically make up the largest portion of a population. They have the strongest body to move and mind to strategize for the advancement of a particular nation. But what happens when the youths are hypnotized by their social and personal sprites? What future awaits them?

KASAL (THE COMMITMENT) by Joselito Altarejos (Directors Showcase) KASAL (THE COMMITMENT) is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society. CAST: Arnold Reyes / Oliver Aquino / Rita Avila / Maureen Mauricio / Ruby Ruiz / Rener Concepcion / Ron Cieno / Ray-an Dulay / Sue Prado / Chloe Carpio / Kimmy Maclang / May-I Fabros / Luis Ruiz / Christine Florendo SCREENING SCHEDULE:  August 2 / Sat: 3:30 PM – CCP Little Theater 4:00 PM -- Trinoma Cinema 1

“He loved the country more than his breath That he forgot the endless pain until his death.” Now on its fourth restaging, La Revolucion Filipinas is a modern dance masterwork that illustrates the life, struggles, and heroism of the sublime paralytic Apolinario Mabini and his significant role in the Philippine revolution. The meticulous play, which is a blend of performing arts, literature, and history, proudly exhibits both the passion and concern of the ballet artists to the mentioned areas of expertise and more importantly the endless love of a hero to his country.

MANILA -- Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) bagged two new Guinness World Records as it celebrated its centennial on Sunday. The new records were officially announced by a representative from Guinness during the INC's centennial celebration held at the Philippine Arena in Ciudad de Victoria in Bulacan. The INC gained the title for the world's largest gospel choir, and world's largest mixed-use arena. The Philippine Arena has a seating capacity of 55,000, and has a total floor area of 99,000 square meters. INC's gospel choir, which has 4,745 members, sang during the group's celebration on Sunday. According to the Guinness World Record official website, the title for the largest gospel choir previously belonged to McDonald's Gospel Super Choir in the United States, with 1,171 members. INC currently holds eight world records. -- report from Zhander Cayabyab, DZMM news feed via www.abs-cbnnews.com

  In the age of reality TV, lifestyle is no longer just for the rich and those who can afford it. “I’ve always maintained that lifestyle should not just be aspirational but more importantly, it should inspire people to live their lives in style, no matter what circumstance you are in,” he explains. After 2 seasons each of “It’s More Fun with Philip” and “Philip Lifestyle Guy,” the objective of making sure lifestyle is understood and appreciated by a wider audience has been started. In the latest offering, “Fun with Philip,” the agenda to help and entertain is pushed even further. Chosen letter senders will experience the food, beauty treatments, fitness regimen, etc. that are featured on the show. More than this, contests both on-air and online via www.philipabadicio.com will give viewers more chances of enjoying the lifestyle features on the show.

MANILA, Philippines - Despite land disputes, territorial boundary issues and quiet tensions rising between The Philippines and China, there are some bright spots: 24 living examples, in fact, showing the two cultures can unite in perfect harmony and peaceful coexistence. They are the candidates of Mister and Miss Chinatown 2014. Twenty-four new Fil-Chi ambassadors from different family backgrounds, diverse social strata and geographic origins — some from historic Binondo to the even more historic Beijing, one from Bicol Region and even one from Guam. They are: Glezlie Ong, 18; Christine Co, 22; Judielyn Chang, 21; Abegail Castor, 18; Chelsea Robato, 24; Nicole Cordoves, 22; Tola Orendain, 21; Felina Lim, 23; Sharmay Cu, 19; Jamie Reyes, 25; LA Cu, 21; and Anie Uson, 18, for Miss Chinatown.

About She's Dating the Gangster (film) She's Dating the Gangster is a 2014 Filipino teen romantic comedy-drama film based on the best-selling novel of the same name originally published on Wattpad[5] by Bianca Bernardino. The film is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. It will be distributed by Star Cinema with co-production of Summit Media and was released on July 16, 2014 in theatres nationwide as part of its 20th anniversary presentation The Movie Review SHE'S DATING THE GANGSTER (Cathy Garcia-Molina, 2014) - KathNiel's chemistry was undeniable but the movie was a drag.