SMART Communications Inc, the leading wireless service provider officially forged partnership with MCA Music, Inc. a Universal Music Group International (UMGI) company to launch a the biggest music portal called SMART Music. The music portal aims to showcase songs from the local and foreign singers and bands and can be downloaded via SMART powered mobile for as low as Php 15/track and Php 20/track for new songs. This will be the first partnership to happen not only in the Philippines but also in the world where two big companies; a wireless provider like SMART that has more than 70 million…
Author: Flow
As we enter the second month of the academic year, it is impossible for us to notice the decline in the number of students particularly in the elementary years. The main reason is poverty aside from the distance of schools to their homes and displacement due to calamity and conflict. We firmly believe that education is a right and a must to every child that will help them set their goals in their lives at the same time to fulfill it. But for those who have fortunate enough to go to school still facing the problem of lacking of teaching…
Despite of being progressive in terms of economy and distribution of budget, as a country we are still facing the problem on the access of education for both urban and rural area. I have been in places where students need to walk more than 5 kilometers in order to go to school, others need to cross rivers and lakes, and some need to go down from high places braving themselves from hostile and dangerous path just to attend classes everyday. These were the things I learned during my visit in Mindanao last year most especially in conflict affected areas where…
After series of word war between the camp of Kris Aquino and ex husband James Yap for the welfare of their son Bimby and the recent was during Father’s Day, both of them finally met in court to settle things for their son. Due to the gag order issued to both camp, they cannot fully described the arrangement between the two of them regarding the sharing their son. But according to one of the insiders of The Buzz one of the things that was settled was James Yap will be shouldering the school expenses of Bimby amounting to Php 700,…
After revealing herself as BB Gandanghari in 2009 and burying the old matinee actor Rustom Padilla in the past, it has hard for BB to face her family and to be accepted. Until she was an emergency where her mother Eva Carino rushed on her condominium and found her in a very serious situation. She was brought in the hospital and discovered that she was suffering with a very serious infection due to extreme dehydration. This was the first time that all the members of the Padilla family visited her including Robin, Royette and Rommel together with their family members.…
After the success of Four Sisters and A Wedding, Star Cinema on its 20th anniversary together with Skylight Films brings another film that is perfect to watch with your family, friends and special someone. The controversial film Tuhog has a mainstream and indie filmmaking approach that was directed by Cinemalaya award-winning director Veronica “Ronnie” Velasco and starring Enchong Dee, Jake Cuenca, Empress, Leo Martinez and Eugene Domingo. Tuhog premieres in all cinemas nationwide beginning July 17. The film follows the stories of three main characters namely Fiesta (Eugene), Tonio (Leo) and Caloy (Enchong). Fiesta is a bus barker who puts…
Being a box office actor in the category of romantic comedy films, John Lloyd Cruz proves that he has an irresistible charm to his leading ladies and followers. Aside from being one of the most talented actors in his generation, he is also one of the most bankable celebrities that have huge numbers of brand endorsements. One of the brands that he currently promoting is the Jack ‘N Jill Magic and for more than three years he remained one of their aces in the success of their brand. Right now Jack ‘N Jill Magic releases three TV commercials with John…
We saw and joined KZ Tandingan in her journey to become the first ever grand champion of The X-Factor Philippines under the team of Charice last 2012. She became part of ASAP 18 and became one of the finalists of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs Competition where she interpreted the song Scarred to Death. Now as she continues her journey as a singer she officially launches her self-titled album under Star Records that currently one month now in all music stores. KZ Tandinganwith her beautiful and unique voice captured thousands of music lovers from the time she entered the audition…
In line with the opening of the 38th Season of Dulaang UP (University of the Philippines), the school based theater will offer a new taste on well-loved Filipino folklore – the Ibong Adarna. Directed by José Estrella who was also behind the successful Umaaraw, Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang last season, Adarna will be staged at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines from July 17- August 1, 2013. Adarna follows the story of Don Juan, one of the three princes who were task to look for the mythical bird Adarna that was believed that can cure…
After entering the world of the fairies where Juan dela Cruz played by Coco Martin met Mira the princess of the fairies played by Shaina Magdayao together with Reyna Nerea (Precious Lara Quigaman), Bagno (Martin del Rosario), Liway (Marlann Flores) and Peru-ha (Diana Zuburi), he will be meeting the character named Santana. Played by the box office comedy actor Vice Ganda, Santana is the Queen of the Tikbalang a mythical creature that is a half horse and half human. Playing the role as a Tikbalang is not new to Vice Ganda after doing a remake of Petrang Kabayo few years…