>100 days out from the annual ‘lights out’ event, Earth Hour Philippines 2011 prepares to showcase a growing Filipino community committed to taking environmental actions that go beyond the hour.From its inception as a single-city initiative in 2007, Earth Hour has grown into a global movement where hundreds of millions of people from every continent join together to acknowledge the importance of protecting our planet.Inspired by thousands of stories of people going beyond the hour, Earth Hour 2011 will ask individuals, businesses and governments the world over to add more to the annual switch off by showcasing how they are…
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>I was fortunate to see the advance screening of Rosario that features Jennelyn Mercado and based from the story of Manny V. Pangilinan. It is the first entry of Studio 5, a movie outfit of TV 5 Network in cooperation with Cinemabuhay for the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival that will be open in all theaters nationwide beginning December 25 and it’s directed by Albert Martinez.The film is a celebration of the life of Rosario Herrera, MVP’s grand mother. The movie recounts Rosario’s life from the age of 18 as a liberated young woman who studied in New York until…
>On May 2011, the witty yet funny Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back as Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Film bring Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The adventure comedy film is the fourth of the Pirates of the Caribbean series which is now directed by Rob Marshall, the first three was directed by Gore Verbinski.Here’s the glimpse of what to expect on the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides which will be available on 3D IMAX format.Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides follows the return of Captain Jack Sparrow as he reunites with his…
>Its Christmas once again and everyone is busy completing their list. Most were flocking in SM Malls for shopping with so many paper and plastic bags on their hands and carts. With tons of plastics and shopping bags is the bigger possibility of putting it on waste if not recycled and it takes a lifetime to break down. SM Cares, a social corporate responsibility group under SM Supermalls introduced SM Supermalls Green Bag in 2009. The SM Green Bag was created to be an alternative from the usual plastic bag. It encourages the shoppers to reduce the use of plastics…
>Based from the United Nation’s report on the Millennium Development Goals people living in extreme poverty line only have $1.25 or roughly P50 as their daily budget. Most of them could not afford to go to school, doesn’t have decent work and shelter to support their family. World Vision is one of the organizations who is standing up to bring the children go to school through the help of volunteers and donations from the supporters.World Vision Philippines launched Noche Buena Caravan in line with the celebration of Christmas. The main goal of this campaign is to share the joy and…
>In line with the Yuletide Season, World Food Programme launched their Christmas e-Card where for every purchase you will be donating the exact amount to the WFP project you will be supporting. There are four designs to choose, each e-cards represents a community that WFP is supporting. Helping Women in Ethiopia in their fight against Hunger and Poverty – The Christmas e-Card costs $6 which proceeds will go to the livelihood program of WFP for the women of Ethiopia where it will help them to earn for their family.More Rice – World Food Programme launched Freerice.com campaign, where every right…
>Last November 13, one month ago, I was invited by the Habitat for Humanity in one of their building activities in Caluag Street in Pasig City. It was honor to be invited and to take part of their advocacy. Community development and building is one of the areas I am dreaming to touch with in my advocacy.The Caluag community will adopt various families from Pasig including with those from the Manggahan Floodways. The Pasig City government selects the families who will be given the opportunity to avail one of the rooms of the 4-story apartment that Habitat for Humanity is…
>to Multi-awarded veteran actor Anthony Hopkins returns to the big screen in New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures’ The Rite. It is 2011 exorcism drama horror film directed by Mikael Håfström and written by Matt Baglio and Michael Petroni where Hopkins played the role of Father Lucas.The Rite was inspired by true events, this psychological thriller follows skeptical seminary student who meets an unorthodox priest named Father, who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.Hopkins became popular with the character he portrayed like Dr.…
>After its huge success in 1993 as a restaurant near Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, where its major patrons were celebrities and athletes, Joseph & Jaemark’s Family Grill moved to #5 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, South Triangle with the same delicious dishes and bigger space. Before its transfer in Quezon City, Joseph & Jaemark’s transferred in other locations after Pasay; Katipunan Avenue, Makati, C-5 Taguig, and Magallanes. It is currently managed by Reggie Mars Food, Inc (Reggie Arceo and Mars Reyes). Joseph & Jaemark’s newest location can accommodate more than 200 persons; the area is divided in air-conditioned room and alfresco.…
>2007 Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Film director German director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck tries his luck in Hollywood as the director of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp’s The Tourist. The Tourist is a thriller movie which is now showing in the US, and on January 2011 here in the Philippines. The film is distributed by Columbia Pictures. The Tourist was a remake of 2005 French movie entitled Anthony Zimmer directed by Jérôme Salle. The US version follows the Frank (Depp), an American tourist visiting Venice, Italy and Elise (Jolie) who crosses path during the time when they are trying…