ANC's Short Film Series KINSE Stands for Human Rights

AmBisyon 2010 last year by ANC was indeed a huge success but also a point of controversy and censorship. As the film talkes the issues that has long affcted the country, there were eyes that were opened. From that point this paved way to the creation of another series of short films and ANC (ABS-CBN news channel) was anticipating that there will be another set next year. They launched KINSE (15), consisting of 15 directors including Erik Matti, Carlos Siguion Reyna, Mark Meily, Auraeus Solito, Raymond Red, Jim Libiran, John Red, Richard Somes, Ato Bautista, Kiri Dalena, Ray Gibraltar, Raymund Amonoy, Kidlat de Guia, Nico Puertollano and Paolo Villaluna.

The topic for this year would focus more on HUMAN RIGHTS. This includes women rights, rights of the child, rights against extrajudicial killings, indegenous rights, freedom of expression, rights against domestic violence and LGBT rights. The short films run from 4 to 6 minutes and the filmakers have the freedom in creating the short films. KINSE will run on a six-part TV special hosted by Angel Aquino beginning May 23, 9:30pm on ANC.

Erik Matti – Nang Tumambad ang Hubad na Katotohanan

this short film is both entertaining yet opens a big can of worms of clashing beliefs, lies and acceptance to reality. Humorously in nature with lines that would leave a mark of moments in the film

Ato Bautista – Pilay

Rights would always be connected with justice and on this film, finding justice is not as easy as it seems especially to one that lacks in almost everything in his life.

"GUSTO KONG MAGHUBAD!"

Richard Somes – 1942

this one shows child rights in a different light. If one would observe, he would find dots that can be connected together and see what is the root of child labor. There would be moments of comedy, but one would still see injustices in it.

Ray Gibraltar – Manilyn’s Dress and the Pekeng Duck

a light approach to the freedom to express oneself, and since the scenes also happened to me in real life, I was also to see myself in those situation. This film is the only one using Bisaya as the language.

Auraeus Solito – Indigenous Pelikula

one of the strongest showcase of how human rights are violated and still seeking justice. I do consider idigenous rights are the most neglected today which we also kill without knowing it.

Mark Meily – Kaninong Boses

Something to reflect about when we hear something. Also makes us realize that human rights goes hand in hand with trust.

Paolo Villaluna – Intolerance

a simple yet young approach to gay rights in which the society also triggers people to oppress people of the LGBT gender. I commend them for great cinematography and surprizing actor portrayals.

Raymond Red – Bangin

There is a deep approach and analogy for this one. So deep I fell in the Bangin.

John Red – Absent

I don't know but I saw bob ong in this film, though I am not sure what specific right does it pertains to, but left a nostalgic feel with descriptions so vivid that talks to the mind.

Raymund Amonoy – Liham para kay Marlo

As I thought it was just another love story which I tought would be boring but then turns to a surprizing twist. The surprize would leave you speaking French.

Kiri Dalena – Memorial for Filipino Journalists

showing 15 years of slain journalists, including the maguidanao massacre victims would not fit in just a few minutes but this would leave you with a ghost haunting and seeking justice. I did heard some sobbing at the sight of the film, which also left me with a heavy heart.

Kidlat de Guia – ANC 19

a documentary about the right to culture which is synonymous with indigenous rights, did show important points about the matter but presented in a very classic documentary style.

Nico Puertollano – Labinlima

this short film is packed with a lot of useful information while still keeping pace with the main subject which is a family of 15, 2 parents and 13 children. Though can also be related to the debated RH bill, would focuses more on the rights and roles of the mother.

Carlos Siguion Reyna – Choices

This one would be just in time for a very hot topic, the RH bill, abortion, and contraception. the senario opened a lot of choices or options where the story would go yet there was a hanging question left.

Jim Libiran – Batch 2011-05-16

this director of TRIBU, makes a great connection of the past and present. Very complicated yet visually entertaining integration of events and its contrasts. And in the end, I left me a Jose Rizal reflection of his perception of the future.

Among the celebrities who joined ANC Kinse were Anne Curtis and Gina Alajar. Even if the films are limited in budgeting 15 short films these was never a hindrance to the directors to create quality works.

ANC partners with Springfilm Foundation and The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, which a very active nation fighting for human rights. They will also partner with Dutch filmmaker Jacco Groen. The film will be released this year. For more details about ANC Kinse visit www.kinse.tv.

Here is short teaser for KINSE...

Manual to Lyf's New Segment!

Manual to Lyf is indeed a general blog about lifestyle and events but of course, there should be order and categories to make everything simpler to search. That is why on my blog I do have segments like Fud Fyt (www.fudfyt.blogspot.com) which is now has its own blog. And today I am introducing two new segments for Travel and Fashion. Introducing LakBayan and Fashionista!

LakBayan of course would focus on travel, but when there is a place there is also history and other interesting things to talk about, and the list could go on and on.  And before food, traveling is what I really love to do. walking to unchartered places and discovering more than any book and e-books combined. I do hope to make more video blogs with this segment and show you the places you and I can go in this blog. Tara, LaBayan na! 

Now Fashion has a new authority, its FASHIONISTA baby! Though not really a designer or a model but has eyes and ears on what the trends would be would be influential. Yes, it may be a new world for me but like our motto in MTL that try and try everything before your die! And since sometimes I would be fashionably handicapped, I do need to compose myself and look better to feel better. Time to hit the ramp!

In the next post it will include these new segments since I have been to several fashion and travel events lately, so always keep yourself updated with lyf, only here in Manual to Lyf!

MUSIC LYF: Ryan Bang Lilly Lilly Likes to Party Party!

Ryan Bang 

I Lilly Lilly Like It Party Party Hits

He is Korean but he is not doing KPOP, but he knows how to party. Ryan Bang (Hyun Sung Bang), as a another product of the Big Brother house ventures out in launching his party CD with 7 songs including his own single I LILLY LILLY LIKE IT. It started when he was a judge in ABS CBN's SHOWTIME, and is always asked to do 'sample' by the audience (madlang people). And as he made his mark as a very funny personality, this made him also popular to many which I also seen when he was still inside the house.

I LILLY LILLY LIKE IT is indeed a novelty party song and interestingly has the same melody of Bayani Agbayani's OCHO OCHO and some other novelty hits. And when I heard it on the radio it did gave me an Last Song Syndrome, since there are no new novelty songs out in the market today. Since he is still in Showtime, this would be a good exposure for him to promote the single. Also he is part of BANANA SPLIT which is gave him the chance to show his comedic nature.

Now having his own album, he admits that he won't do any ballads but is very happy on how his career is going. And being also compared with fellow Korean and now KPOP superstar Sandara Park of 2NE1, he said that he would be happy if that happens but focuses on what he has right now. 

The other songs in the album are; PAN AMERICANO (We No Speak Americano) by Yolanda Cool; PARAPAPA by Cidinho & Doca; WAKA WAKA by All Star Generation; GIT WITH U by PSIX, and the Bang mix of I LILLY LILLY LIKE LIT. I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Hits!, released by Galaxy Records and distrubuted by PolyEast Records, is now available in stores nationwide. Get your copy for only Php 199. Special thanks to Shimmian and Boysquad Tshirt.

Catch the Robinsons Mall tour as follow and get a free Ryan Bang Tshirt for every CD purchase at the venue.

June 3 (Friday)   5pm Robinsons Angeles, Pampanga

June 17 (Friday) 5pm Robinsons Dasmarinas, Cavite

June 24 (Friday) 5pm Robinsons Starmills Pampanga

July 1 (Friday)     5pm Robinsons Sta Rosa, Laguna

Special thanks to www.orangemagazinetv.com and PolyEast Records.

Dynamically Clean Homes with Electrolux Dynamica!

Are you still using a broom just to keep your house spotless? It would mean busting your back and wasting precious time in the process and tends to merely re-scatter dust into the air, making it virtually impossible to totally rid of the germs that go along with it. Plus it also makes cleaning your house time consuming, especially those hard to reach places.

Electrolux, a Swedish global appliance company that pioneered vacuum cleaners, has a perfect solution -  The Dynamica vacuum cleaner. It boast of a sleek razor-like design that makes it  pretty to the eyes unlike your regulat eye-sore broom. Its double-jointed floor nozzle enables the head o swivel from side to side, making cleaning those hard-to-reach areas and corners an absolute breeze. And it comes with a parking stand for easy storage, which is ideal for those who live in condominiums.

The Dynamica is the perfect cleaning companion - easy to handle, only weighing 1.6 kilograms, yet very powerful at the same time. Its motor bruch and cyclonic action allows the Dynamica to pick up everything from hair to fiber to dust and crumbs for a visible and effective clean feel on carpets, woodrn surfaces and hard floors.

And finally, the Dynamica not only makes cleaning easy, it is also easy to clean and mantain. You have one liter dust container so you don't have to empty it so often. When you do, all it takes a single push of a button to clear the dust container. The same process goes for cleaning the brush.

Gone are the days when you have to go through great lengths like using the broom, mopping the floors and washing the carpetjust to achieve that clean feel to protect your family from germs. With all effort you just put in cleaning the house, it robs you of precious time and energy that have been spent with loved ones and friends. With Dynamica, having your house in spic-and-span condition will be the easiest chore in your to-do-list. With all that time saved, you can now have more bonding time with your family and can have more time to do other things important to you.

Swap your broom and get Php 1,000 off for a Dynamica vacuum cleaner!

Now you know about Dynamica Vacuum cleaner, here is another treat, the TRADE IN YOUR BROOM Promo! Bring your walis tambo or broom to any participating appliance store an swap it  with a coupon that entitles you to a Php 1,000 discount when you buy a Dynamica corded lightweight vacuum cleaner. The promo, valid for one year from date of issue, can be availed by presenting the coupon  to the cashier of the store where the broom was exchanged.

So hurry and swap your old broom and make your house spic-and-span in no time! Promo is until May 31, 2011.

And Here is another great news from Electrolux!

These Hard times, Electrolux comes to the rescue with a Shellance discount worth Php 500!

The steadily rising cost of basic goods and comodities put a great strain on the household budget of many Filipinos. And during the country's summer fiesta season, when they whip up stumptuous feast to share with the family, friends and practically the whole town, sqeezing in additional expenses into a budget poses yet another big challenge.

True to its "Thinking of you" philosophy, Electrolux a global leader in household appliances from Sweden, presents an exciting consumer promotion. This is in line with Electrolux's Wok-a-holic Level Up campaign - celebrating the unique Filipino way of cooking with a wok or a kawali using the functional, stylish selection of Electrolux, Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Hoods.

With a Purchase of an Electrolux Cooking Range or Built-in Hob, you are entitled to a Php 500 discount on the contents of a Shellane LPG tank - a considerable value sure to help ease the burden of extra expenses!

Users of non-Shellane LPG, on the other hand can get  Php 250 off LPG contents, plus a free regulator set. You can also avail of a 20% discount on a purchase of a Shellane tank. To claim the discount, just call the Shellane hotline at 8875555 or visit the nearest authorized dealer in your area.

So hurry and make the smart buy! Let the fiesta celebration continue, even when times are hard, with the Electrolux appliances.

Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com.ph. For more news and updates visit: www.electrolux.com/electrolux-insiders or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/thelittlewhitebook.

Blah Blah Blogs: Why Blogger, Why... and other Internet Juice

Why BLOGGER, why?

A question that linger to me last week as we (bloggers using blogspot) experienced the outage that happened to blogger.com. It was a headache for me to think that I have a lot of post to do here. I admit that I don't have a connection at home so that is why I have to go to the wifi hotspots to do my uploads and posts. But unfortunately Monday last week I was greeted by a spinning wheel inside the post area. This phenomenon caused a lot of frustration to the users of this platform. I ried several remedies like switching from draft.blogger to the regular version, even html won't work.

This made me think if I need to have a domain or change to wordpress. And I am also worried that there would be the possible future to blogger closing down (thinking of it gives me the shivers). But the outage is now gone and hopefully there won't be any additional problems especially since they will be migrating to the new blogger interface, which I have tried when I was using draft.blogger.com.

I know changes are innevitable, however I hope Blogger/Google would apply changes or upgrades without much hassle like this one. By the way, we (the Philippines) are now known to be the social networking capital of the world. And this does testify the power of the internet to the Filipinos  and even there is still poverty, people are getting more access to it every day. One proof is the the exponential rise in computer and internet users in the country. And its not far, that it could reach every island of the country.  More reasons to blog and more reasons for you to read Blah Blah Blogs!

Celebrate I Love Earth Weekends at Nuvali

Loving the only planet that we live in is the best thing that we can do for Mother Earth. Though we celebrate Earth Day every year, are we living a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle? How do we also teach our kids the importance of a Green community? We could actually find answers to those questions at the month-long celebration of I love Earth at NUVALI in Sta. Rosa. 

NUVALI is the country's larget sustainable eco-community, has put together 30 days of fun and learning designed to boost environmental education, action, and understanding topics affecting health and well-being of the world we live in; as well foster the need to protect, preserve and conserve our Earth.

The celebration kicks off on May 14, with a symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony, tree planting and a parade of Ms. Earth candidates, and unveiling of a life-sized art installation, all showing NUVALI's commitment in sustainable development. May 15, is the start of the eco-art exhibit at the Evoliving center, showcasing various art installations by Zeus Allan Bascon, Vermont Coronel , and other diverse and talented artists with environmental preservation issues as a theme. The launch was also supported by Greenpeace, a non-profit organization against pollution and wastes, as it sees NUVALI being very serious in creating a eco-friendly zone.

Mat 14 and 15, is also a weekend of health and wellness, two days focusing on what eating healthy and living healthy exactly mean.  May 14 is also a day of fun and exercise, with aerobics sessions from Slimmer's World and special yoga sessions and meditations talks by Yoga Philippines, exploring their benefits on one's physical and mental being. In continuing the theme of living healthy, a showcase of organic and healthy food; food the nourishes.

May 21 and 22 is a weekend that explores the beauty of going green, featuring talks and exhibition green technology on the 21st as well as arts and crafts; sowcasing new ways to reuse items deemed as trash. The weekend will also play host to various activities regarding lanscaping, including exhibits and workshops on bonsai and flower arrangement by the Philippine Bonsai Society and Blue Barn Flowers on the 22nd.

'SEA' of Koi

A photography weekend will be held on May 28-29 with a photo contest and exhibit with environmental awareness and protection as theme. Other activities include public art corner, encouraging the general public to create their own masterpieces with recyclable materials, tree planting where guest can pledge a tree in their name and have it planted in their behalf, and as arts and craft session where guests get to know new and innovative ways of using recyclable items and at the same time, getting a renewed sense of appreciation for our planet. A photo workshop and exhibit will be held on May 28 and an on the spot competition will be held on May 29, with winners being announced on the same day.

Aside from these activites one can also go on a eco-journey at NUVALI with its environmentally friendly facilities like the EvoCenter and Solenad and the Lagoon now known to have a 'sea' of Koi which  many people like to see. The Lagoon also provides a bird sanctuary which the HARIBON foundation found several species of birds now living in the sactuary which proved that development can also create ecologies.

With NUVALI's I love Earth celebration, the activities will inspire the public to take a stand and drive positive changes to the environment, to get the public involved and learn how every little green thing counts. NUVALI encourages everyone to get involved and take action, to embrace a better way to do things, and celebrate the planet everyday. NUVALI believes that together, we can make a difference.

Celebrate with NUVALI and pay tribute to Planet Earth with art displays and activities, in commitment to environmental awareness and appreciation. Since summer is almost over, its time to spend it with the family and friends. And with great and green amenities, you will be inspired to celebrate Earth Day everyday!

END HUNGER Walk the World for 2011!

Though the world have achieved great heights in progress and technology, there is still an age old problem that affects one of every six person in the world: HUNGER. In the Philippines, there is still an increase of people who are hungry in the past few year even though the GDP of the country rose. Its a silent  problem still left unresolved until today. However, The United Nations World Food Programme is now helping affected areas especially in Central Mindanao.

To make the program successful is continuity, and funding these projects would involve having partners in making this dream a reality. As of the moment, World Food Programme (WFP) teams up with Pizza Inc. (Pizza Hut), Uniliever (Knorr) and TNT to make sure distribution would reach the benificiaries. And also to help fund the campaign, they launched END HUNGER WALK THE WORLD.

This event aims in raising funds with a walking and running event that will be held in the SM Mall of Asia grounds on May 29, 2011. Everyone is encouraged to join, and also walk with WFP ambasador, KC COncepcion and other advocates.

You can choose from a 2K walk, 5K or 10K run for the event. Registration can be done online at www.walktheworld-pilipinas.org and pay thru bank and race kits will be delivered on or before May 28th 2011.

There will also be an onsite registration from May 2-28, 2011 at the following stores:

• ROX Bonifacio high street, Tagiug
• Brat Pack, Robinson's Place Manila
• Brat Pack, Greenbelt 5, Makati
• Columbia, North EDSA, Quezon City
• Columbia, Mall of Asia, Pasay City
• Res Toe Run, Robinson's Galleria, Pasig City
• Res Toe Run, Gateway Mall, Quezon City
• The Travel Club, Trinoma, Quezon City
• The Travel Club, Newport Mall, Pasay City
• The Travel Club, Alabang Town Center, Alabang
• The North Face, Building A, SM Megamall, Pasig
• The North Face, Mall of Asia, Pasay City
• Sanuk, The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City

For more information and registration you can call (02)5197010 or go to their website www.walktheworld-pilipinas.org

MUSIC LYF: Justin Bieber Grand Fans Day

JUSTIN BIEBER

GRAND FANS DAY

Although I was not able to go to the talked about and successful MY WORLDS TOUR Concert of Justin Bieber, I was able to experience something like it at the Justin Bieber Grand Fans Day held at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia on May 6, 2011.  Fans can have photos taken with a JB cutout and also post their message on the freedom wall. There is also face painting and free baller or shirt for a CD purchase. Fan can also have the chance to win VIP tickets, for the concert on May 10, 2011 on the Mall of Asia concert grounds, which excites the whole crown into screams wanting to have one.. There were also limited edition items like JB shirts and posters given to attendees. 

Loved my millions of fans especially young girls and oddly even some teenage boys, Justin Bieber did came a long way from a small town boy to worldwide youtube and music sensation. And as he tours around Asia and Australia. And they have the concert fever already even its still 4 days away.

For the Fans day there will be several acts that will perform like 1:43. And of course, they will sing some of the songs by JB. Fans who shared their message to JB via the freedom wall which looks like a giant love letter. Though not really a fan myself, I just wondered how he was able to catch the hearts of so many girls (and boys) around the world. Probably most the artists we have right now are not of the 'teen' age, and Justin Bieber was at the right place at the right time. So as of the moment, aside from the heat wave, we are also stuck with the Bieber Fever. So are you also a BeliBier?

Legend Villas Crystal Wedding Helps You Plan that "I DO"

June is just weeks away and we all know that its the wedding month. And with couples still confused on how to plan that day. Budget is also the main concern for anyone. However, you don't need to go further to have that dream wedding because there is the Crystal Wedding Packages from Legend Villas at Pioneer. You can choose from their magical Quartz or sophisticated Onyx - Bridal themes which makes truly unforgettable weddings.

"Our Cyrstal Weddings packages guarantee luxury of service, stylish set-up and stumptuous feast. The Legend Villas is your perfect venue as we take care of all fine details of your special day," said Ginger King Villavicencio, Cheif Operating Officer of Legend Villas.

The Quartz Package is ideal for couples who prefer a fairytale-themed wedding. The classical table setting reflects timeless elegance while the luminous decor accentuates an aura of magical merriment.

Stylish and Chic, the Onyx package is meant for couples who want to veer from the traditional wedding motifs. The Black and White set-up evokes a hip atmosphere of drama and high class.

Complementing the impressive venue set up is a mouthwatering array of dishes. Served buffet style, guests will certainly enjoy lip smacking food prepared by the hotel's well-trained chefs.

Thioe who wish to hold their nuptials within the hotel may do so in The Legend Villas's tastefully decorated ceremonial hall. The intimate setting is ideal for the couple's solemn exchange of vows.

The starting package rate for 100 persons cost only Php 155,000.00 Depending onf the client's chosen package, this is inclusive of a buffet meal with freshly baked breads, your choice of soup and fresh salad, four main courses, pasta and carving stations desserts and botmless beverages.

All tables will be styled with crytal trees and floral centerpieces, candles in pedestal votives, mint-filled jars and personalized menu cards. Aside from the usual registration, souveneir and cake tables, a special wish table will be provided complete with note cards, pencils and apothecary jars.

Also there are exhibitors like wackypix photobooth, Leonard Co Tailoring, Remedy All Natural Soaps and Events by the Friday Club. And with the location near EDSA yet the hotel has Filipino Inspired designs and fixtures that makes you feel your not in the crowded city. And for those who love connection, there is free WIFI, which you can share the moments and happenings in the web instantly.

It is a OPEN HOUSE event from May 13-15, 2011 from 10 am to 7 pm with food tasting and in house promo. For further inquiries call 702-2712 or visit their site www.legendvillas.com.ph.

MUSIC LYF: MYMP is Back with The Unreleased Acoustic Collection

M.Y.M.P.

The Unreleased Acoustic Collection

MYMP is back after quite some time and while they were away, the acoustic scene in the Philippines slowed down a bit but there were also the rise of other acoustic artists making cover songs. But we love the one who started it all, and although Juris left the band, they have a new member Juliet that is a promising lead vocalist and have something new to offer yet have kept the band's classic songs charisma and feel.

Now with their new album THE UNRELEASED ACOUSTIC COLLECTION, with 14 tracks that were most requested and popular songs. Some of them were the renditions they made in their past gigs that still became a hit even it was never part of any of their albums. Now as they returned, they are giving their supporters what they want and more. Similar to their albums in the past, this collection tells us something about love and its many phases: friendship, intimacy, passion, reminiscence and loss. The whole package is sure to win the hearts of the love daydreamers and hopeless romantics.

Juliet Bahala was introduced on January 24, 2010 as the new vocalist of MYMP on ASAP. Juliet, an 18-year old regional singing champ, hails from Davao where Juris also came from. The other new members of MYMP are: Jeff Lima (drummer), Hannche Bobis (keyboardist); and Ibey Haber (bassist).

Still in the run towards the title as one of the most popular band acts of the Philippines, Make Your Momma Proud or MYMP still does it better. Contrary to some false updates, the band is strongly keeping up with all five members intact and working harder than ever. To prove such is the said release of their newest song collection.

We have all been familiar to the band’s acoustic show tune and pop rock approach, and it still hasn’t failed us. In this album, they tried to improve more on the sound, making sure each version of each revived song introduces their music’s distinctiveness over the other existing renditions. Juliet  shares her soothing performance of covers of the greatest hits of the 90’s such as, THINK OF LAURA (Christopher Cross), ‘TIL THEY TAKE MY HEART AWAY (Claire Marlo), POWER OF TWO (Emily Saliers), PIANO IN THE DARK (Brenda Russell) and BABY NOW THAT I FOUND YOU (John Macleod). The said songs topped the radio charts in their time and even the Filipinos’ most frequent song entries in the karaoke, making the album a must-have. Other songs included are SUPERMAN, FOREVER BLUE, CRUSIN’ , SOMEDAY WE’LL KNOW, DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER, BUSES and TRAINS, PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE, BREAKOUT and the carrier single SWAY (Bic Runga).

MYMP The Unreleased Acoustic Collection is an array of songs that have already been performed by the band in a lot of their gigs all over the country. Apparently, the song selection is based on their most requested songs. 

After years in the business and releasing 11 platinum albums, the band, in the ownership of Jacques “Chin” Alcantara (also their guitarist), continues to produce the country’s best acoustic covers. Indeed, MYMP is ready to do it again. 

MYMP The Unreleased Acoustic Collection is now available in all record bars nationwide, released by Galaxy Records distributed by PolyEast Records for only P299.00.

Catch MYMP The Unreleased Acoustic Collection on Robinsons Malls Mall Tour dates schedule. Special thanks to Mossimo and Shimmian.

May 13 – Robinsons Sta Rosa. Laguna

May 14 – Robinsons Summit Ridge Tagaytay

May 15 – Robinsons Lipa, Batangas

May 28 – Robinsons Starmills, Pampanga

May 29 – Robinsons Dasmarinas, Cavite