GSK pushes for more quality time with the family with five times faster (Paracetamol) Panadol®

For Filipinos, family comes first, that is why when pain strikes, quality time with the family is the first to suffer. The brand trusted all over the world puts the power to take away the pain in your hands with fast-acting (Paracetamol)

Panadol®—for quicker recovery and more time for the ones you love. Panadol provides fast-acting pain relief, helping Filipinos improve their day to day lives. Panadol advocates the importance of having pain-free moments with loved ones, and sharing this message together with Panadol is father/athlete/host Ryan Agoncillo.

REEL DEAL: Britt Robertson Fights For Love In "THE LONGEST RIDE"

Love requires sacrifice...always – an unforgettable quote from “The Longest Ride’s” trailer starring talented rising actors Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson who play lovers with different backgrounds trying to fight for the love that binds them.

Based on the best-selling Nicholas Sparks tome of the same title, “The Longest Ride” is an epic drama interweaving two love stories, linked across the decades.   In 1940 Ruth (Oona Chaplin) a beautiful Austrian immigrant in America, meets Ira, (Jack Huston), a local man working in the family’s clothing store and they fall in love. In present day North Carolina, Sophia (Robertson), an art history student falls for Luke (Eastwood), a bull rider.  Luke and Sophia rescue a man who is severely injured in a car crash. It turns out to be Ira, now an elderly widower (Alan Alda). Sophia befriends Ira and learns about his extraordinary life and marriage to Ruth. 

ANC Airs Special Holy Week Programming And Mmoves Into New Digital Home On ABS-CBNNEWS.COM

ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), the country’s most trusted 24/7 news channel, is moving to its new digital home on ABS-CBNNews.com to bring premium, up-to-date news content daily to Filipinos online.

The new ANC page (anc.abs-cbn.com), which goes live on April, will serve as ANC’s digital counterpart to provide credible, live wall-to-wall news coverage, and analysis with context the news channel is known for.

It will publish news stories, features, and exclusive interviews culled from ANC’s newscasts and talk shows, as well as webisodes and teasers of its current affairs and lifestyle programs. All exclusive videos, like “Teditorial” and “Manny The Movie Guy”, will also be stored in the page.

Its special features include a news wrap, a shareable 60-second video that will appear at 8AM and 6PM daily summing up the most important news stories, and Social Climber, a table that runs down the trending topics and stories on social media.

Anc.abs-cbn.com will also carry a PSE ticker tape, a market data table that serves up an overview of stock indexes, metal prices, foreign currencies, and commodity prices, and the livestreaming of big events and press conferences.

Meanwhile, ANC presents a special Holy Week programming in observance of the Lenten season. 

Reflect by watching special episodes of a documentary series on Catholicism, that will run Monday to Friday PM.  And for the first time on Philippine television, ANC will be airing the documentary of “Francis: The Story of Jorge Bergoglio” (9PM Thursday; 5:30AM Friday).

Continue to get inspiration from the Pope by watching documentaries about the well-loved religious leader such as “Mabuhay Lolo Kiko!” (5:30AM on Thursday and 10:30PM on Friday). Catch “The Pope’s Revolution” at (7AM), the “Pope From the End of the World” (11AM) and The "Pope For Everyone'' (12NN), all on Friday.

The Pope John Paul II documentary “Banal” will air at 5PM on Thursday, while “San Pedro Calungsod” (5PM) and “Kerygma TV Special” (7PM) will air on Friday.

Regular programming will resume on Black Saturday (April 4), with headlines coming in at 6AM.

Get the most credible and accurate news and information by visiting anc-abs-cbn.com beginning April and by watching ANC (SkyCable Channel 27). For updates, like www.facebook.com/ANCalerts or follow @ANCALERTS on Twitter.

REEL DEAL: Vin Diesel Steers "FAST & FURIOUS 7" To Most Memorable Ride

Inhabiting a character for more than a decade is a rarity for most actors, but it’s something that the multicultural ensemble of Universal Pictures' “Fast & Furious 7,” takes quite seriously—whether it is about dialogue, story points, or car selection. There’s a certain amount of fierce pride that comes with their endurance, which parallels the swagger of streetwise underdogs they all helped bring to audiences so many years ago.

No one owns that pride more than Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, who play ex-lovers Dom and Letty, respectively.

REEL DEAL: Ayala Malls Cinemas Brings Best Selling Novel On Screen "CHILD 44"

From producer Ridley Scott and the producers of “Hurt Locker” and “ Zero Dark Thirty” comes the chilling crime thriller “Child 44” based on the best-selling first part of a trilogy by Tom Rob Smith starring Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Paddy Considine, Jason Clarke and Vincent Cassel directed by Daniel Espinosa. 

“Child 44” tells the story of a man fighting to reclaim his humanity from a system that requires him to sacrifice in order to survive.  Set at the backdrop of Soviet Russia circa 1950, the movie further chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov (Tom Hardy), who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa (Noomi Rapace), as a traitor. 

MUSIC LYF: Pupil Returns In 2015 With New Album ZILCH

Pinoy Alternative Rock Band Pupil is back this 2015 with a new album ZILCH under MCA Music which will also their fourth album in total. The band composed of Ely Buendia, who also worked with another band The Oktaves; Wendell Garcia, Dok Sergio, and new guitarist Jerome Velasco. 

With the last album released back in 2013, they said that during that period they still continue to record songs. They have also tried things such as set up with different venues like warehouses to bring out a whole new sound that is not the usual studio sound. 

"Every band member or musician has dreamed of going to Tagaytay, simbahan, Baguio o sa beach. the problem then was wala pang technology to do that, ngayon meron na, so I'm suprized why many musician aren't doing that" Ely shared.

The band is also gearing up for gigs and an album launch to be held in Craft BGC. The music video of their first single is also on the works and will be premiered soon on MYX.

Jardine Distribution and BASF; 30 years ofstrong brand partnership and still growing

With the various construction projects flourishing in different parts of the country, Jardine Distribution Inc. works heavily with its industry partners in providing high quality products for the Filipino homes.

One such partnership that is 3 decades strong is with the world’s leading chemical company, BASF, which recently launched Master Builders Solutions in the Philippines last February 6 at the InterContinental Manila, Makati City.

Master Builders Solutions is a result of BASF’s rebranding of 30 different brands under one collective brand name, giving its brands better recognition and standardized look.Jardine Distribution will continue to market and distribute water proofing solutions - Super Thoroseal (which is now named Masterseal 583), Waterplug (which is now named Masterseal 590) and Optimum Flex (which is now named Masterseal 540).

Ardy Abello Challenges You To Aim High!

We all have dreams and we we do what we can to reach them. We all have potentials, but sometimes it remains a potential. The power in each one has so much that  we can do as people of talent and influence. That is why we all need someone to give us all motivatiion! 

We need people like Arby Abello, one of the top-ranked motivational speaker, a hi-impact trainer and a Director of Business Works. In 2012, Salt and Light Ventures and Asian Center for Trainers and Speakers (ACTS) awarded him as the “Highest Rated Speaker” for In-house Seminars. Ardy Abello surpassed over 40 speakers and trainers in that category

We met him at an intimate media conference where we had lunch as well as a short but interesting talk  about ourselves. How we see ourselves and how we are as natural leaders. He conducted a short exercise to see for ourselves what kind of "animal" we are in terms of leadership. Upon answering the form, I found out that I am a Lion, strong and confontative. Though it may not be my obvious trait, but certain situations does lead me to bring out the Lion in me to invoke change and movement with people. If you want to know yours, you can attend one of his seminars.

JAG Denim Technology befits world-class Filipina beauty

Add sexiness and confidence to your laidback denim wear with JAG Jeans! Get inspiration from the Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens who strutted their stuff in JAG casual ensembles during the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 "The Road to the Crown" Pre-pageant Special at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. 

All eyes were on the 34 binibinis as they sashayed the runway in a variety of denim flares featuring JAG Denim Technology that enhance their curves and accentuate their trimmed physique. JAG’s midriff-baring crop tops, denim shirts and vests also added style and personality to their look. Their chic ensembles boosted up their confidence and fun spirit all through the evening.

REEL DEAL: James Bond Has A Secret In "SPECTRE" Teaser Trailer

The teaser trailer for Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' “Spectre” has just been released and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mifgVWie3as.

In SPECTRE, a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

DepEd: Palaro 2015 to highlight peace and camaraderie

What started in 1948 as a quaint inter-school sporting event in Manila became an annual petri dish of discipline, teamwork, excellence, solidarity, and sportsmanship among others. This event is now popularly known as the Palarong Pambansa

Over the last 65 years, Palarong Pambansa has produced outstanding athletes in different fields of sports. The road to their success, however, was paved not only by victories but also by defeats and humbling experiences. As such,he Palaro has served as a training ground for opportunities and challenges.

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 Premieres Tonight And Georgina Wilson is the New Host!

Fashionistas and Model dreamers unite! Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 hits TV screens on March 25 on Starworld with big changes and also a higher competing chance for the Philippines to win the top model spot with 3 representatives, and with the beautiful model-host Georgina Wilson hosting this highly successful Asian reality series. StarWorld will be airing the first episode of Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 at 8:45 PM.

Wilson has a wealth of experience that she’ll be using to lead the cast of model contenders through their day-to-day activities. As host, she will serve as the voice of the competition, giving direction to contestants when needed. As judge, Wilson will also help decide on the fate of contestants as they work to become Asia’s Next Top Model. “I'm excited to work with such a prestigious competition that has launched the careers of talented models from Asia. I'm confident that this season will showcase even more bright and talented young women who will put Asia on the fashion and modeling map, and viewers will get to experience their journey in all its glory and drama,” says Wilson.

REEL DEAL: Antonio Banderas Is Pirate Villain In “SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER”

Anchoring the live action part in Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies' “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” is series newcomer and Hollywood legend Antonio Banderas (“The Mask of Zorro,” voice of “Puss in Boots”).

In the film, Banderas plays the villainous pirate, Burger Beard, who may or may not have something to do with the missing Krabby Patty recipe.

"Antonio Banderas is a very worthy inductee into the SpongeBob club," says Tom Kenny, who provides the voice SpongeBob Squarepants. "He's got that kind of old Hollywood movie star charisma. When he's on the screen, he just owns it."

1:43 Signs With Viva

After three successful albums and a string of hit songs, the members of Filipino boy band 1:43 believe they ripe to pursue their acting careers, either as a group or individually.

Last week, the group composed of four stylish and talented young men Anjo Resureccion, Gold Aquino, Yuki Sakamoto, and Yheen Valero together with their founder and manager Chris Cahilig signed a co-management contract with Viva Artists Agency (VAA) owned by Vic Del Rosario. The strategic move aims to fulfill 1:43’s long-term plan to become television and movie stars aside from being pop idols.

REEL DEAL: “PAPER TOWNS” Traler And First-Look Photos Reveal

20th Century Fox has finally revealed the first trailer and first set of photos of the much-anticipated story on a unique kind of friendship in the upcoming “teenthralling” movie “Paper Towns” directed by Jake Schreier.

Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green ("The Fault in Our Stars"), “Paper Towns” is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin (Nat Wolff)  and his enigmatic neighbor Margo (Cara Delevingne), who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears--leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true friendship--and true love.

Make Way For Four New Celebrity Superbods for Century Tuna!

Summer is just around the corner, and this means sun, sand and of course superbods that will roam the beaches and invade the country's summer destinations. And after John Lloyd Cruz's superbod transformation, this time they got four new endorsers for Century Tuna, the brand who paved the way to achieve that superbod allure! 

Century Tuna’s newest faces who are ABS-olutely ready for summer!

Four of the country’s hottest and most promising stars headline the country’s number 1 tuna’s newest campaign where they show off their fit and healthy bodies and share secrets to an ABS-olutely delicious summer!

McJim kicks off second season of Dreams Get Real talent search

WILL you be next big star of Original Pilipino Music (OPM)?

After successfully launching the careers of three of the most promising acts today, iconic brand McJim Classic Leather opens doors of opportunity for aspiring stars to become legitimate recording artists in the second season of “Dreams Get Real : The Search for the Next OPM Star. ”

“This year, we aim to make Dreams Get Real talent search even bigger, brighter, and better. We are now offering a full album and music video grant, P100,000 in cash prize, artist marketing support, and a talent management contract to the sole winner!“ said Chris Cahilig, Dreams Get Real project head.

Last year’s triple-tie winners, Fifth Dynamics, JBK and Neo Domingo, are rocking the music scene after recording chart-topping hits and are busy with television guest appearances, and mall and corporate shows across the country. The talents are likewise completing their debut albums produced by award-winning arranger and composer Jonathan Ong of SonicState Studio.

REEL DEAL: Arcade Game Characters Comes Alive In First "PIXELS" Trailer

Feast your eyes on the first trailer of director Chris Columbus' upcoming action adventure "Pixels" which boasts arcade game characters everyone will be familiar with including PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Centipede®, Galaga, Frogger, Q*bert, and Space Invaders. 

The trailer may be viewed at https://youtu.be/HWJMJyfSHMA.

Adam Sandler, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Monaghan, Josh Gad, Brian Cox and Kevin James all star in the film.

REEL DEAL: SpongeBob, Friends Transform Into Superheroes In “SPONGE OUT OF WATER”

In a series of events that could only happen in a SpongeBob movie, our heroes SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy and Plankton take on superhero personas in Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies' new comedy adventure “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.”

The superhero transformation required some reimagining on the part of the filmmakers. The super powers were inspired by each character’s personal interests. "SpongeBob becomes the Incredibubble, because he loves blowing bubbles," explains series creator Stephen Hillenburg. "Patrick loves ice cream, so his power is to summon it. Squidward plays the clarinet, so he becomes a music based hero named Sour Note. They did a great job capturing the spirit and emotions of these characters."

Cate Blanchett Reveals a Beauty Secret: Daily Sun Care and Protection

Skincare has evolved with technological breakthroughs that continue to identify causes of skin damage, as well as preventive and restorative treatments that address specific problems to make our skin more vibrant and healthier-looking. However, with each milestone in the science of skin, we have yet to master the biggest beauty secret of all: sunscreen.

Daylong, from the makers of Cetaphil, is now taking the advocacy in encouraging everyone to commit to using sunscreen every day.

Daylong brand manager, Jon Lee, stresses the importance of using sunscreen daily. Backed by information from the World Health Organization and Daylong’s study into everyday UV levels, Jon reveals, “Sun exposure in the city is not at all that different from the beach. UV radiation levels can get as high in the urban environment as when you’re out of town. Even indoors, the sun’s rays could still seep through windows or bounce off from walls or surfaces – and even laptops, video screens, and room lighting emit radiation. When we deal with daily UV exposure, we’re talking about accumulated, cellular damage, which translates to both cosmetic problems such as wrinkles and skin health problems like photodermatitis and melanoma.”

Emotions Run Wild In New "INSIDE OUT" Trailer

Disney-Pixar has released the full trailer for its new comedy “Inside Out,” revealing a new look at the little voices inside 11-year-old Riley’s head.

The new trailer, which may be viewed at http://youtu.be/iMfhiDnJeE8, gives just a glimpse of the challenges facing Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Anger (Lewis Black) as they try to help Riley handle a new city, house and school after a move across the country.

REEL DEAL: New "SAN ADREAS" Trailer Shows Shattered Earth

New Line Cinema and Village Roadshow Pictures have just revealed the jaw-dropping new trailer of their upcoming action thriller “San Andreas” starring Dwayne Johnson which may be viewed at http://youtu.be/u62dMhbEP-U.

The film reunites Johnson with director Brad Peyton and producer Beau Flynn, following their collaboration on the global hit “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.”

After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter.

REEL DEAL: “THE MAZE RUNNER: SCORCH TRIALS” – First Look Delivery

The gang’s back in a series of first-look photos hot-off the set of the upcoming second instalment of the “The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” young adult book phenomenon following the blockbuster first movie release “The Maze Runner.”

In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, “The Scorch Trials” now sees Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD.  Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

New Wattpad Presents Stories This Summer!

TV5 warmly welcomes the summer season by launching the new batch of stories to be featured on WATTPAD PRESENTS Season 2, making viewers’ hearts grow fonder as they get to know the characters and kilig stories from four more Wattpad hits. 

Since WATTPAD PRESENTS was launched last September 2014, TV5 has successfully created a new trend that broke the traditional drama offering on daily primetime TV. WATTPAD PRESENTS gave life to some of the most well-loved Wattpad characters who further endeared themselves to the viewers every night. Kapatid viewers have seen how TV5 artists and talents from the other networks have collaborated for the much-requested TV adaptations of some of the most popular Wattpad novels. Through WATTPAD PRESENTS, viewers have also grown to love the characters of Sitti and Kaizer in “My Tag Boyfriend”, Nialla and Jeffrey in “Dyepni”, Ekang and Alden in “Almost a Cinderella Story”, Alyssa and Van in “My Fiance Since Birth”, and Chelsea and her “Kamahalan Kyle” in “Mr. Popular Meets Miss Nobody”, to name a few.

MUSIC LYF: Demi Lovato to Mesmerize Filipino Lovatics in Demi World Tour in Manila

Wilbros Live ushers in 12-time Teen Choice Awards winner, American actress, singer, and songwriter Demi Lovato to Manila to perform a one-night only show on April 30, 2015, 8PM at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Demi Lovato is widely known for her incomparable vocal prowess, the various television shows she starred in, her role as Mitchie in Disney film Camp Rock which elevated her to fame, and as one of the prominent judges of the American X Factor.

In her previous and third tour, Neon Lights, Demi reached out to the fans all the more by imparting with them the trying times of her life. Billboard considers Demi’s sharing of her past struggles the “most interesting aspect” of the show. The singer-songwriter and actress conveyed to the audience her withdrawal from a world tour to enter a treatment facility due to “physical and emotional issues”. Billboard adds, “As much as Lovato has evolved as a performer since that scary period in her life, however, she has admirably made that past the visible bedrock of her artistry”.

ABS-CBNnews.com and Coconuts Media Sign Content Partnership Agreement

ABS-CBNnews.com has signed a two-year content partnership agreement with local city website network Coconuts Media (http://www.coconuts.co).

With the partnership, ABS-CBNnews.com and Coconuts.co will be exchanging news, feature, and video content on their respective websites.

"We want to give news consumers a variety of choices in our content offerings on ABS-CBNNews.com. Through our partnership with Coconuts Manila, our digital audience would have an additional source of stories from Southeast Asia. We're also excited to share our own brand of reporting, including our multimedia and other digital specials with the diverse audience of Coconuts Manila,” says Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN Integrated News.

Robin Padilla Promote Organic Living Toegether With Ascof Lagundi

Being an accomplished actor, director,  producer, and artist and proud muslim, Robin Padilla has gone a long way in proving his big change from being the Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema to the celebrity of influence, charm and wisdom.

Now with a whole new lifestyle away from vices, he embraced a healthier living by going organic. Together with his wife Mariel, the couple has been very active in living the life free from the usual processed foods and remedies.

Today he is recently lauched as the new endorser of Ascof Lagundi. Made by Pascual Laboratories and has been in the market since 1996, Ascof Lagundi promotes the natural healing benefits of Lagundi (Vitex Lagundi), as an effective way of solving cough problems.

To also fortify his endorsement, he also went to the Lagundi farm in Nueva Ecija wo see for himself, how they are grown and packed keeping their natural properties. Ascof Lagundi has also gained recognition as a proven cough medicine by government agencies.

REEL DEAL: Sam Worthington In The True Story of "KIDNAPPING FREDDYHEINEKEN"

Acclaimed actor Sam Worthington, who rose to worldwide attention with his lead role in James Cameron’s groundbreaking “Avatar” and further cemented his role as one of Hollywood’s most-sought lead stars, lends his star power in the gritty thriller “Kidnapping Freddy Heineken” along with Sir Anthony Hopkins in the titular role. 

“Kidnapping Freddy Heineken” was filmed in Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam and New Orleans where the European leg of the production presented the producers with unusual challenges in replicating the time and place of the most notorious crime that happened in 1983 when brewery tycoon Freddy Heineken was abducted along with his chauffeur. 

Written by William Brookfield and directed by Daniel Alfredson from the bestselling book (of true accounts) by crime scribe and Emmy Award-winning Peter R. De Vries, the movie pans back at the time when four friends planned, abducted and released Heineken after being paid a ransom that was considered to be the largest amount paid at such time.

REEL DEAL: From "INSURGENTS" To Heroes

Insurgents, commonly referred to as rebels or revolutionaries have greatly contributed to define each and every nation throughout history. The insurgents are initially considered by the ruling party a threat to their seats of power but to the general public or the masses, they are hailed as the greatest thinkers and movers of their time who bring about changes for the greater good – seeking freedom from oppression and poverty.

The Philippines for one, has produced an admirable line of insurgents who have been proclaimed heroes such as Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Lapu-Lapu and Gabriela Silang who ignited and united the people to fight for the nation’s freedom from oppressive forces that have long chained the Filipinos’ true identity.  These heroes initially did not fit in any classification within the society who have been on the run from the ruling government to stop them from freeing the enslaved nation at the time.  

REEL DEAL: Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons Lends Voice In Dreamworks Animation's "HOME"

Five-time Emmy winner Jim Parsons, also widely known as Sheldon from the hit television sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” stars as the voice of a purple alien called Oh, in the delightful and colourful family film, “Home,” from DreamWorks Animation.

Oh’s race, the Boov are looking for a new home. They invade Earth, take over the planet and dispatch all the humans to a far-flung community. But Oh, who is quite different from the other Boov, makes a big mistake that could lead to an intergalactic catastrophe. Hiding out from the rest of his species, led by the weak and vain Captain Smek (Steve Martin), Oh encounters Tip (Rihanna), the last human girl on Earth. She has avoided capture but is separated from her mother Lucy (Jennifer Lopez). Both are on the run, team up and embark on a thrilling road trip … in a bright red flying car!

Take a Sweet Bite of One Direction With Villa Del Conte

With the upcoming concert of the phenomenal boyband One Direction here in the Philippines this March, premium chocolate maker Villa Del Conte launches limited edition chocolate bars with the members of the band. Available in 6 variants, with individual bars and one group bar, fans will able to collect to show their love and support for the band.

You may be a Directioner and/or Chocolate lover, you will love this new offering by Villa del Conte. Simply name the band member and you will have it! Harry and Niall come in dark chocolate and caramel, while Liam, Louis and Zayn variants come in milk chocolate with cereals. There's also a complete ID group shot in milk chocolate bar with hazelnut chips. There has been inquiries of fans who bought the whole set and even inquiries from Europe and the US.

REEL DEAL: Anne Hathaway Starret "SONG ONE" Helms By First-Time Director Kate Barker-Froyland

The music came before the images in the upcoming endearing romantic movie “Song One” starring Anne Hathaway directed by Kate Barker-Froyland who also worked as an assistant to the director in “Devil Wears Prada.”

“Song One” tells the story of how music connects and transforms people.  Anne Hathaway brings a soulful characterization of Franny in the movie where she plays an anthropologist doing research in Morocco and returns to New York when her brother Henry (Ben Rosenfield), a young musician, suffers an accident that leaves him comatose.  Being emotionally and geographically distant from Henry and their mom Karen (Mary Steenburgen), Franny finds herself reconnected to her family and begins to understand and appreciate the depth of her brother’s commitment to music.  She eventually sought out the performers and venues that Henry loved, in the course of her quest, she meets James Forester (Johnny Flynn), Henry’s idol whose success and fame belie a shy and private man.  Soon, a strong romantic connection sparks between Franny and James, set against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s modern-folk music scene.

DepEd, Embassy of Spain, and Fundacion Mapfre Initiates Turnover of Road Safety Teaching Aids for Public Elementary Schools in PH

Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Luis Antonio Calvo, with DepEd Undersecretary of Programs and Projects Dina Ocampo, and Mapfre Insular president and CEO, Javier Warleta, initiated the turnover of Road Safety Teaching Aids for public elementary schools in the country, between Fundacion Mapfre and the Department of Education (DepEd). 

The materials were given to improve the teaching-learning process in schools so that students may be aware of how to safely navigate Philippine roads, particularly the busy streets of the metro.

Soft copies of the program’s materials will be stored in the DepEdPortal to provide easier access for the teachers.