First US Reviews Hail "The Woman King" as Oscar-Worthy Epic Adventure

Fresh from its successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the initial reviews for The Woman King are now out, and critics are unanimous in praising Viola Davis’ fierce reinvention as an action hero and the film as a rousing, action-packed crowd-pleaser.  

Watch the film’s trailer at https://youtu.be/Urnw1iqXI9E

Garnering 100% Fresh Rating over at review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes (as of September 12), The Woman King’s admirers say the historical epic offers an awards-worthy performance from Davis, a breakout star in Thuso Mbedu and impressively choreographed action scenes.

“It feels like the `Gladiator’ for Black women, and what a welcome surprise,” writes Variety.  “With the right messaging and awards campaign from Sony Pictures, the film could be among the many consumer-friendly titles in the hunt for Oscar attention.”

Hypersonic Signal Beams for Christian Bables

Christian Bables has cemented a place of his own in the acting world, following a win at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, for his portrayal of Intoy in Signal Rock. Christian has proven to all and sundry that he is an actor to reckon with. He has also erased the notion that he was stuck to playing gay roles.

While he played the “bagtik” (astig in Tagalog), Intoy who decides to remain in a remote island with his family and courageously climbs steep rock formations just to get a cellphone signal in Signal Rock, Christian in reality is also a “bagtik” actor - camera ready, focused and steadfast. 

His most recent triumph, a Special Jury Award for Outstanding Acting in Signal Rock (while the movie won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino), is an amplified signal that all the forces of the universe are aligned in his favor.

Sharp Calulators Launches Search for the Ten Outstanding YoungMathematicians

We have to admit that the country is not that science or math savvy, but come to think of it Math is the foundation of almost everything that we have today. From construction to art, music, economics, media, technology and even the internet.

With a booming economy and rising population, it is the crucial times to invest in educating the youth with all the mathematical knowledge and uplift the quality of learning in the Philippines. Let us take a look of some facts that would greatly concern or need to be competitive in math.

Christian Bautista, Karylle host PhilStage Gawad Buhay

Singers-TV personalities-Musical Theater stars Christian Bautista and Karylle reunite to host the 2014 Philstage Gawad Buhay for the Performing Arts Awards Night this June 6, Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Christian Bautista and Karylle headlined musicals West Side Story, Rama Hari, and Cinderella. They were also the stars of international TV musical The Kitchen Musical, which aired over 20 countries around the world.

Christian and Karylle also starred in numerous shows here and abroad, and were perennial partners in ASAP before. They also did a few TV specials together.

Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Cebu, Philippines - The Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence last May 22, 2013.

TripAdvisor.com, presently considered one of the most popular travel websites among online netizens around the world, is renowned for providing its readers with key travel information. It features reviews and opinions of individuals who aim to share their unique travel experiences with the rest of the world. TripAdvisor showcases wide-scale reviews about hotels, restaurants, and much more.

Bradford Business School receives top American accolade

Bradford University School of Management (BSOM) joins the world’s elite of business schools as it receives a quality award from an American body, giving it the ‘triple crown’ of accreditations.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) particularly praised BSOM for the quality of its programmes and research; its international operations in Europe, the Middle East, India and Far East; and for its relationships with and support for alumni.

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"AACSB congratulates Bradford University School of Management on earning accreditation, and we welcome them into the family of AACSB-accredited business schools. This represents the highest achievement for an educational institution that awards business degrees," said John J. Fernandes, president and chief executive officer of AACSB International.

Marvin Agustin considers 2012 a landmark year

The year 2012 is undeniably a landmark year for Marvin Agustin, for it is this year that he has been lauded on basically all his endeavors – as a TV/movie actor, entrepreneur, restaurateur, entertainment producer, and a society mover.

Before the end of the year, Marvin bagged two important entrepreneurial awards – the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the annual Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and being one of the recipients of the MVP Bossing Awards. These awards highlight the immense contribution of Marvin as a young entrepreneur, being one of the men behind one of the most successful food chains Sumo Sam.

These achievements were acknowledged by various brands’ support to Marvin by asking him to be their endorser. Currently, Marvin is the face of brands like Knorr, Carbtrim, Tupperware, among others.

Take Part In The Netizen's Choice Awards!

Being a netizen today  is inevitable . With people having more access to the internet, interacting social media site and also doing a lot of things online for their daily routines has indeed changed everyone's lifestyle. Now it is also a new platform in recognizing shows, actors, networks etc., via blogs, discussions and now the NETIZEN'S CHOICE AWARDS

The starting point "Netizens Choice Awards" was the booming recognition on Bloggers online. Starmometer, Showbiznest andLionhearTV join forces to bring the latest 'star awards' which will give netizens power in recognizing the hard work and excellence of celebrities and their achievements over the last year.

"Netizens Choice Awards" will celebrate the trending hottest celebrities in television, dario, music, film and the web in the choicest.

Starting November 10, everyone who has access to the internet can vote once each day per category for their favorite "Netizens Choice Awards" nominees at www.starmometer.com, www.showbiznest.com and www.lionheartv.net. Through these votes will generate an alternative results' page. The entry with the highest votes will be listed as first. You as readers can see how many votes each project has received. You are given a maximum of 3 votes, 1 each blogsites, for each categories per day.

Marvin Agustin bags Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Dreams do come true for every Juan. Marvin Agustin did not imagine being in the roster of the most powerful and influential names in business and economy having won the 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year of the SGV Foundation. Held at the Awards Banquet in Makati Shangrila Hotel last week, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year annually recognizes individuals who have shown exemplary extraordinary passion, vision and conviction that led respective businesses to success. 

Marvin Agustin shared the limelight among the finalists named; Raul M. Ang, President of Maxima Machineries Incorporated, Jaime I. Ayala, President and CEO of Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc.(HSSI), Antonette P. De Guzman and Carolina S. Osteria, Managing Directors, ACM Landholdings Inc., Venus C. Genson, CEO and President Art N’ Nature Manufacturing Corporation, Raoul Roberto P. Goco, Executive Chef and Owner Cyma Greek Taverna Co., Ronald P. Guzman M.D., Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines, Raphael T. Juan, President Centro Manufacturing Corporation, Amelia D. Manas, Founding President and CEO Bruno’s Services Corporation, Nelson C. Par and Siu Ping Par PR Gaz Franchising Corporation, Jose Victor Paterno President and CEO Philippine SEven Corporation, Edwin M. Salonga Chairperson and Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura President and CEO Social Enterprise Development Partnership Inc., (SEDPI), Raphael Lim Soon President North Park Noodle House, Jonathan O. Suy, General Manager, Jomaray Pulp Packaging Industries, Toomanny Tan President and CEO, Filipino Entrepreneurs and Resources Network (FERN) Inc., Willy Tee Ten President and Dealer Principal of Autohub Group of Companies and Dennis A. Uy, President and CEO of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc.,