MMFF 2024 REVIEW: The Kingdom - Alternative World, Same Problems

Finally, there is the concept of an alternative Philippines used as plot for a movie, though seems ambitious, is a promising way to diversify the stories we do with our films. Cinema is a great way to express these theories and make them into a good entertainment material, that is why I would say that The Kingdom starring Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual is groundbreaking and my most anticipated film for the Metro Manila Film Festival.

With the premise of having an alternative Philippines that was never colonized and continued up to the modern day really is an interesting thought. Though that there will still be some influences but not as integrated by being under the colonial powers.

The Kingdom brings me to love our rich culture which we can tell in a new light. It has the best in production value even down to the smallest details, and if you are a history and culture nerd, you will definitely geek out. One of the most interesting "what if" stories of the country yet will also face similar conflicts and struggles. The Kingdom of Kalayaan prevails but deceit and an unjust system remains.

PlayTime Forges Strong Presence Further in the Philippine Online Gaming Industry

PlayTime, the fastest-growing 24/7 online gaming entertainment platform in the Philippines with over 15  million subscribers and still growing, further solidifies its presence through collaborations with significant  institutions.  

During its soft launch, PlayTime started rolling big by supporting the 60th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas  Pageant, in partnership with the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI). In the competition,  Samantha Victoria Acosta of Bulacan was hailed as the first-ever PlayTime. “I am very grateful for this  recognition and look forward to supporting and sharing the PlayTime happiness with everyone,” Samantha  says. 

July 16, the official brand launch revealed to the press its first celebrity endorser, Vic “Bossing” Sotto.  Bossing Vics' fun personality, unblemished career, and icon of the entertainment industry is a perfect match  for PlayTime. Vic Sotto shares, “It is an honor to represent PlayTime and support its goal to spread  happiness and fun to Filipinos every day, anytime, all the time. I hope everyone will enjoy PlayTime. Game  responsibly! and share your blessings with others.”  

Vic “Bossing” Sotto Now Part of PlayTime as Brand Ambassador

Vic Sotto is a household name which has been partnered with many brands which brings happiness to many people. From being a noontime TV host, box office actor and producer, and comedian makes him known here and abroad. Now, he opens his doors to be part of Playtime, the fastest growing online gaming platform in the country.

In a recent photo and video shoot production, Bossing was joined by PlayTime executives for the preparations to ramp up the online gaming experience of its players and for the media to have unlimited thrills as they played and walked-through the online games. 

With his more than four decades career in the Philippine entertainment scene from dominating noontime TV show ratings with exciting games and contests on Eat Bulaga!; prolific and remarkable feat as a TV sitcom star; and movie actor and producer of commercially successful films, it’s almost like a natural progression for Bossing to spread his wings and make a stronger presence online and take on the challenge as the king of multi-media entertainment. 

Empowering ‘Bossings’: Lalamove, supported by Vic Sotto, eyes further driver and MSME empowerment across Luzon, Cebu

With the goal of driver empowerment, leading on-demand logistics company Lalamove is reintroducing its partner drivers as Lalamove ‘Bossings’, together with the ‘Bossing’ himself, Vic Sotto, supporting this initiative. 

From ‘Partner’ to ‘Bossing’

As an on-demand delivery platform, Lalamove connects its almost 300,000 partner drivers across Luzon and Cebu with customers and enables them to be their own bosses and earn at their own time and pace. As micro-entrepreneurs themselves who can earn whether full-time or part-time with Lalamove, they have the flexibility to manage their business of moving goods with the use of the platform, aiding the country’s economic growth through micro, small and medium enterprises empowerment. 

'Surrender' to the comedy-packed film “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles”

Get caught laughing hard during an action scene while watching this family film

If you are into action films but would also love to have a good laugh, then the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles” is just the right film for you, which will start screening internationally on December 27 via TFC at the Movies.

The film produced by APT Entertainment, CCM Productions, and M-Zet Productions stars Coco Martin, Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza who together give the right mix of action and comedy.

The story of “Jack Em Popoy: The Puliscredibles” revolves around police officers Jack (Martin), Popoy (Sotto) and Emily (Mendoza). Their paths will cross after Jack and Popoy become partners, and Emily finds herself falling for Jack who she once hated.

REEL DEAL MMFF 2013: My Little Bossings

I hues its high time for Ryza Mae Dizon and James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap to have their share of the limelight to star as the main character in a movie. This 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival made this happen with "My Little Bossings" featuring Bimby and Ryza, Vic Sotto and Kris Aquino.

Since this year, Enteng, Agimat, and SRR are shelved fo this year, a fresh story would be a great way to launch the rising career of "Aleng Maliit" and Baby James (Well definitely not a baby anymore). 

My Little Bossings brings together the powerhouse productions behind The Enteng Kabisote Series and Sisterakas now together in support of the kids that have become the darling of the crowd. Ryza who won Little Miss Philippines in 2012, and Bimby hails from prominent families has been crowd favorites.

REEL DEAL: Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at si AKO - MMFF SPOTLIGHT

The magic continues with another installment of the Enteng Kabisote and Agimat franchise which have been a tradition that Bossing Vic Sotto and Sen. Bong Revilla should not be left out in the festival. With these movies considered to be guaranteed blockbuster hits, There is still ways to spin off the stories and even have new ones.

Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at si AKO is made by IMUS PRODUCTION, OCTOARTS FILM, MZET TV and APT ENTERTAINMENT AND GMA FILMS   and it is the official entry to the 2012 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL. 

Story idea by Antonio Y. reyes and Antonio P. Tuviera. Screenplay by Bibeth Orteza ad Jeremy Aven Jacob, DIrected by Tony Y. Reyes, DGPI. We had a Bloggers' Conference with Bossing Vic Sotto to talk about the movie, unfortuneatly, Judy Ann and Senator Bong were not able to attend due to schedules and legislative duties.

It would be Bossing Vic's second Blogger's conference (the first is Enteng ng Ina Mo last year). Bossing Vic shares that the movie stlll caters to the fans and still strive to make the movie entertaining for all. With crossovers with Agimat and Tanging Ina, makes it more fun and also loved by movie goers. Bossing's Christmas wish also is to win Best Actor award.

REEL DEAL: Valiente (2012)

in the 90's it has been a staple for Pinoys (and me when I was a wee boy) after watching Eat Bulaga, one of the most successful afternoon series, VALIENTE has also kept people glued to their screens. Now after 20 years, TV5 brings the series is back with casts from the original series and new ones who are also great actors and actresses from this generation.  A classic in Philippine TV that has been loved by millions of Filipinos bringing a very compelling story of love, deceit, revenge, and friendship now brought to life in the 21st Century.

After a successful run that spanned five years on two major networks, Valiente makes a grand comeback to capture once more the hearts of Filipinos who grew up watching the series as well as the new generation of viewers who would surely relate to the classic story two decades after.

Now airing on primetime for the first time and helmed by multi-awarded director Joel Lamangan, TV5’s Valiente recounts the epic tale of two families whose lives are intertwined by their desire to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. The compelling story is given new life by a powerhouse cast of this generation’s most bankable actors, including Kapatid stars Oyo Sotto, Nadine Samonte, Niña Jose and JC De Vera.