REEL DEAL: The Descendants - George Clooney SPOTLIGHT

AWARD-WINNING FILM “THE DESCENDANTS” INTROS CLOONEY ON PARENTING

Much recognized for his global humanitarian efforts as he is for his accomplishments in the entertainment industry, George Clooney delves into untapped psyche as he takes on parenting in “The Descendants” with naturally gifted young actresses Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller.  Directed by Alexander Payne best known for his work in “Sideways,” “The Descendants” is a man’s tumultuous awakening that might be awkward, comical and sometimes absurd, but nevertheless changes his concept of love, fatherhood and what it truly takes to be a man.

George Clooney stars as Matt King, a privileged Honolulu attorney from a landowning family who is compelled to reevaluate his marriage and life, while his wife lies comatose in a hospital bed following a boating accident. His mischievous daughters don’t trust him, his imperiled wife has been cheating on him and his broke cousins see him and the land trust he controls as a piggy bank.  To add insult to injury, he’s surrounded by a lush, fertile, awe-inspiring landscape that defies his inner turmoil. 

EVENTOLOGY: Celebrate LOVE at Ayala Triangle Gardens

"Makati enlivens the city experience this February as it hosts a night of romantic celebration at heart of the Makati central business district.”

Fall in love with the captivating charm of the city that makes it happen as Makati City stages Love In The City You Love—a special Valentine’s concert featuring real-life couple, Nikki Gil and Billy Crawford, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens this February 14, Tuesday 6PM. Discover how Makati is making its denizens even more excited with a dynamic roster of new happenings and developments that form part of the “Make It Happen, Make It Makati” campaign.  

REEL DEAL: This Means War - Tom Hardy SPOTLIGHT

“INCEPTION” BREAKTHROUGH ACTOR TOM HARDY NOW IN ROMANTIC COMEDY “THIS MEANS WAR”

Chris Pine and Tom Hardy portray the world’s deadliest CIA operatives who are also inseparable partners and best friends… until they fall for the same woman (Reese Witherspoon) in This Means War.  Having once helped bring down entire enemy nations, they are now employing their incomparable skills and an endless array of high-tech gadgetry against their greatest nemesis ever – each other. 

REEL DEAL: The Descendants REVIEW

Its refreshing to see movies less the fast paced action, magic and sci-fi stories from Hollywood. Breaking back to reality of family and love makes great stories and can move people into tears. This is what The Descendants will share to movie goers.

In this film George Clooney plays a father for the first time in his career. Being a father to two daughters with different personalities and also a husband to his wife who he needs to take care after a horrible accident.

Also placed on placed on his shoulders is a responsibility of his family's inheritance that will make a big impact in the islands of Hawaii. One can also realize that living in a tropical state does not mean you live in paradise. Problems there are not less than others, and the pain and suffering is also not less than another place.

With an interesting array of characters and superb portrayal of emotions and 'language', I would also consider to read the novel from which the movie is based from. Interestingly the movie received awards including two Golden Globe Awards.

MUSIC LYF: Thank You Withney Houston

I just woke up with a bad  news that music icon Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills Hotel. The source of her death is still unknown but definitely it shook the music world and her fans. I too was indeed sad on her passing as I loved her songs like I Will Always Love You, When You Believe, I Wanna Dance WIth Somebody, and my favorite When You Believe.


Indeed we were touched by her songs in one way or the other, this what makes a artists leave their permanence which we will greatly remember even if they do have issues on their own. Whitney has faced a downfall with her lifestyle and unfortunately with her return to the music scene has turned into a sad tragedy.

ART IS A BANG: Pasinaya 2012 - The CCP Open House Festival

The Pasinaya Open House Festival is the CCP’s closing event to the February Arts Month. This festival has become the CCP’s most popular multi-arts festival that draws record numbers of audiences to numerous performances in all of its venues. The Pasinaya Festival has been a favorite for students and art lovers which made every year a success. And since its also love month today, it also serves a great venue for dates while also near Manila bay to catch the beautiful sunset.

Date & Time : Sunday, February 26, 2012 / 8:00am to 8:00pm

Venue: All CCP indoor venues and selected outdoor venues

Tickets : SEE ALL YOU CAN FOR Php 20.00

MABUHAY ang SINING at KULTURANG PILIPINO!

EVENTOLOGY: Philippine Inertrnational Food and Beverage Expo

TRADECON Launches 5th Annual Food and Beverage Expo

It's bound to be a delicous affair as chefs bartenders, caterers, restauranteurs, holetliers, and other foodies are coming together on march 1 to 4 as leader event manager TRADECON presents 5th annual PIFBEX (Philippine International Food and Beverage Expo) and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Caterers Expo)

The PICC Forums 1, 2, and 3 are going full on foodie mode as major players in the Food and Beverage Industry- from the sweetest neighborhood bakery owner to the most luxurious hotelier- converge and explore endless possibilities for their business.

Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local  and international  suppliers. distributors, and manufacturers covering the aspects of the F&B industry, from food service, to food processing and packaging, to catering, to equipment and storage, to ingredients and supplies.


Aside from the exhibition, the four-day  event will also feature a barter exchange seminar, cooking demos performed by professional chefs, a Dessert Making Competition, Cocktail Mixing Competiton, and the search for the Best Home Cook.

Dance Your Way to Victory at DANCE OFF 2012!

Are you ready to be the Philippines’ next big thing?

Calling all dance enthusiasts all over the Philippines! If you have a group, and are ready to showcase your groove, join DANCE OFF... the country’s biggest dance competition!

At the grand finals, aside from performing for special judges - America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6 Champions I.aM.mE and DANCE2DANCE founder, Andrew Resurreccion - your group can have the chance of a lifetime to win P50,000.00 and represent the Philippines in DANCE2DANCE Switzerland!

So what are you waiting for? Prepare a minute and a half video dance routine of your group and join by clicking www.pacificeastevents.com. You can also include YouTube links of your previous performances. Registration is now ongoing up to February 24, 2012 only!

REEL DEAL: My Beloved SPOTLIGHT

Philippine Television’s Phenomenal loveteam is back via GMA Telebebad’s “MY BELOVED”

GMA Network continues its nationwide domination this 2012 as it produces another high-calibre and optimum primetime offering with the launch of its newest drama series, My Beloved. It will replace Survivor Philippines beginning February 13 on GMA Telebabad. 

Leading the blockbuster ensemble of cast is no less than Philippine Television’s most popular loveteam and one of today’s hottest couples in the entertainment arena, Metro Manila Filmfest 2011 Best Actor Dingdong Dantes as Benjie/Arlan, an angel of death commonly known as “sundo” who takes on a human form to save the life of his beloved woman and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera as Sharina, the beautiful mortal who falls in love with a fallen angel. 

ART IS A BANG: Cirque Mother Africato Performs at Resorts World Manila

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.

The series of performances will start from April 19 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Having performed insold out shows staged in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain - CirqueMother Africa will tantalize audiences in Manilawith a unique African-themed spectacle.

Dancers, percussionists, singers, acrobats and contortionists energetically take to the stage in a celebration of the culture of the traditional and modern African arts and culture.