Three months after Super Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, devastated the Philippines, more than 2.8 million people have received emergency food and nutrition support through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Government of the Philippines, NGOs and UN agencies. In the coming weeks and months, WFP will help families rebuild their livelihoods while continuing to meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable. “The destruction caused by Yolanda was and remains staggering, but equally striking are the unbroken spirit of the Filipino people, the concerted action of the Philippine Government and its partners, and…
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Opening across the Philippines on March 26, Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The Winter Soldier character posters and trailer to add to the excitement of the action-packed adventure of the first ever avenger. The film stars Chris Evans as the iconic Super Hero character Steve Rogers/Captain America, along with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. The superhero film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film continues with the struggle of Steve Rogers to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a…
For a person who really enjoyed playing with the brick toy Lego it is an ultimate throwback feeling once you see The Lego Movie that is currently showing in all cinemas nationwide under Warner Bros. Pictures. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman, the computer animated comedy film were directed and co-written by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The Lego Movie offers a simple story of an ordinary man who became the hero of the Lego land in the character of Emmet (Chris) with…
Who can ever forget the old time favorite Luha, Halik and Basang Basa sa Ulan of the legendary pop-rock OPM band Aegis that became the themesong of most of the Filipinos who became heart broken or simply on their “senti mode”. Until now their songs dominate the radio airwaves not to mentions in local videoke bars that keep their novelty songs alive and kicking. And now from radio, TV and even karaoke and videoke bars the songs of Aegis will be moving to the stage of Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) as their closing act for the 46th Theater Season.…
Marine ecotourism will be at the centerpiece of this year’s 5th World Ecotourism Conference to be held on 20 – 22 February 2014 in the island-province of Cebu. With the theme, “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities,” the 5th World Ecotourism Conference will discuss the impacts of ecotourism activities linked to the seas such as whale and shark watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and recreational fishing. The conference will also tackle the socio-economic aspects of the industry such as development of destinations, management of marine ecotourism spots, marketing, and the elimination of poverty through sustainability. The event is…
As the 38th season of Dulaang UP (University of the Philippines) closes, they will be ending it with a musical adaptation of India’s greatest epic The Mahabharata entitled Ang Nawalang Kapatid. The adaptation was spearheaded by acclaimed playwright Floy Quintos, with original score by Ceejay Javier, directed and choreographed by Dexter M. Santos. Ang Nawalang Kapatid was originally written as a children’s play for the Ateneo Children’s Theater and was first produced for their 2011 season but with Ceejay included in the DUP team he did new arrangements of the original songs to add up to the complexities of the…
From being separated for more than four years, Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda will be working together once again in the latest hard-hitting talkshow of ABS-CBN entitled Aquino & Abunda Tonight starting February 10 on Primetime Bida. Aquino & Abunda Tonight will be airing after The Legal Wife every night Monday to Friday which the previous timeslot of the Showbiz News Ngayon in 2009 and 2010. This time, their show will only run for 15 minutes offering primetime viewers a daily dose of entertainment news and sharing their views. Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda became co-workers in GMA 7’s Startalk…
Another teleserye to look forward on ABS-CBN this March aside the big splash of Mars Ravelo’s Dyesebel with Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson and Sam Milby is the return of King of Primetime Drama Coco Martin in the teleserye entitled Ikaw Lamang. Joining Coco in this family drama that tackles about love, dignity, rights and freedom are Kim Chiu, Julia Montes and Jake Cuenca. Ikaw Lamang will be directed by Malu L. Sevilla and Avel E. Sunpongco. The teleserye will be tackling the wonderful story of love amidst of thirst for power and poverty. It will show how the rich control…
After more than four years of being separated, Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee will reunite on the big screen to give life to the character of Erin and Leonard in the film adaptation of a Precious Hearts Romances novel entitled Once A Prince. The film will be under the production of Star Cinema and Skylight Films and will be directed by Laurice Guillen. Once A Princess will be showing in cinemas nationwide by mid-March of 2014. This will be Erich and Enchong’s big screen comeback as love team after their I Do project under Star Cinema last 2010. Meanwhile, in…
In line with the recent incident that involves that comedian host Vhong Navarro which is a victim of an assault where Cedric Lee is part of it. The said incident happened last January 22 in a condominium in Taguig City where according to Cedric he was there to rescue Deniece Cornejo was Vhong allegedly planned to rape. Both sides were already on the table of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and being scrutinized by various sectors and already given their views on it. Until February 1, athlete-model David Bunevacz broke his silence and gave support to Vhong. He was…