>March 30 l Makati City – In line with the official showing of Clash of the Titans on April 3 (Philippines/ April 2 International screening), Warner Bros Pictures (distributor) its supporters and media partners to watch the 3D version of the movie in Glorietta 4, Cinema 3. After the long wait and fascination on the videos, photos and teasers of the movie that is wildly spreading the internet especially in social media websites like YouTube, blogs and review websites. Louis Leterrier (director) and Sam Worthington (actor, Perseus), gives justice to the 1981 Clash of the Titan and Alan Dean Foster’s…
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>After the long week of reflections and prayers this Holy Week, we all look forward on a better Easter Sunday refreshed and energized like everyone does, in their vacations or just staying at home like me. Observing Holy Week, in my case is simple ever since just go to church and watch whatever shows is airing on television. But for Easter Sunday is more lively of course where everyone is celebrating the resurrection of our Savior as part of the good news that we will be getting on that day aside from the blessings we are receiving everyday of our…
>Some of them have box-office hits under their name while others are recognized internationally. These are the independent film directors behind “amBisyon2010,” a film project launched by ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel that aims to show the real issues at stake in the 2010 elections. Fourteen established directors led by industry luminaries Erik Matti, Jeffrey Jeturian, and Brillante Mendoza and six grant winners committed to do four to eight minute short films on ten issues in the country – from education and health to corruption and democracy. On April 6, the 20 filmmakers will have their first public appearance together…
>Walt Disney Pictures brings to the Philippines a Miramax Movie that will remind us what all families’ lacks that result to division and separation. Everybody Fine is a film that is a remake from Giuseppe Tornatore film Stanno Tutti Bene, directed and written by Kirk Jones and with stared by Robert de Niro (Frank Doode), Drew Barrymore (Rosie), Sam Rockwell (Robert) and Kate Beckinsale (Amy). This family drama film will be exclusively shown in all Ayala Cinemas beginning April 7. The movie is about a father who is excited for Christmas and be reunited with his children until everyone backs…
>Even the most guarded and cared for creations of humanity are not exempted from the effects of climate change. This Tuesday (Mar 30) on “The Correspondents,” Abner Mercado revisits the Timbac Cave to see the effects of the sun’s strong heat to the mummies. He will also explore the destruction brought about by the hot weather to one of the wonders of the world – the Banaue Rice Terraces. Cordillera is known to be home to many indigenous people, collectively called Igorots. They are famous for their creation and preservation of the Banaue Rice Terraces and the mummies created from…
>March 13, Makati City – During the Mulat Pinoy Kapihan series of Philippine Center for Population and Development (PCPD) and the Probe Foundation in Bo’s Coffee in Glorietta 5, Makati City on the topic of population and health, the controversial Department of Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral answered questions concerning HIV/AIDS, maternal health issue and child mortality and her debate with the Catholic Church. Watch the full video of my interview with DOH Sec. Cabral. Sec Cabral is a brilliant woman who’s in my opinion a champion of women and health care in DOH and know how to stand if it…
>March 26, 2010 l Manila – The Supreme Court finally release the Bar Exam results and only 1,451 passed from the 5,903 examinees who took the exam last September 6, 13, and 20; and October 4, 2009 at the De La Salle University. This year San Beda Law takes the pride after securing the top 2 slot, Reinier Yebra receives the score of 84.80 and Charlene May Tapic receives the score of 84.60. Aside from San Beda Law, Ateneo Law and University of the Philippines College of Law monopolize the remaining slot of the top 10 list. Here is the…
>Tomorrow, 27 March, the Philippines joins the rest of the global community in making a symbolic call for united action against climate change through Earth Hour, as households, communities and public and private institutions turn off their lights from 8:30PM to 9:30PM. Since 2008, Earth Hour Philippines has become a celebration of climate change solutions. It is important to bear in mind that Earth Hour does not end when the lights are switched back on. The switchoff signifies the start of a very personal and lasting lifestyle change to minimize our ecological impacts and to do our bit for a…
>In line with its environmental conservation and preservation advocacies, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) recently partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) to develop and promote a new, sustainable all-electric mass transportation system. This joint project for cleaner air, which will initially focus on improving the design of existing electric jeepneys to efficiently run on electricity, aims to encourage other corporate entities to advocate for sustainable environmental causes and campaigns to address global warming. In the photo are (seated, from left) Meralco First VP and Head of Corporate Logistics Office Ruben B. Benosa, Meralco Senior VP and Head…
> After months of campaign to empower women who became front liners of change and advocacy, Modess continue their support through the Mondess Angels Facebook Group Page project that donates comfort kits to women in evacuation centers for every Facebook members joining the group. Right now Modess Angels Facebook Group reaches over 30,000 members. From a portal of information for women and advocates of women empowerment the group page transform to a volunteer hub for women who wanted to join volunteer works. The Modess Angels community keeps growing and encouraging the culture of helping. By partnering with socio-civic organizations, they…