Mark Anthony Fernandez renews exclusive contract with GMA Network

Kapuso dramatic actor Mark Anthony Fernandez renewed today his exclusive contract with GMA Network. Mark, who is part of the high-rating primetime drama, Makapiling Kang Muli, was welcomed by GMA officers as he inked a __-year network contract.

Present in the contract signing were (from left) Dondon Monteverde (Mark's manager), Mark, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Entertainment TV's OIC Lilybeth G. Rasonable, and Assistant Vice President for Entertainment TV Redgie Acuña-Magno.

Richard Gutierrez and Sarah Lahbati explore Bukidnon this Saturday in PINOY ADVENTURES

An exhilarating adventure is best experienced with someone special.

And Pinoy Adventures – now on its new timeslot every Saturday night after 24 Oras Weekend – prepares to do just this as program host Richard Gutierrez explores the scenic province of Bukidnon together with Makapiling Kang Muli leading lady Sarah Lahbati.

SM City Sta Mesa 3 Rainy Day Sale!

The 3 Day sale happens once again in SM City Sta Mesa this August 3, 4 and 5 with its mallwide sale from all stores inside the complex. And since the mall is just across the street from my school, the experience has been indeed more than the usual. I do pass by this mall almost everyday whenever I go home, but things change especially when sale season comes.

SM City Sta Mesa may be one of the oldest SM Malls in the Philippines, but it houses a lot of stores that one can spend hours just looking at the choices. Situated in the middle of the borders of Manila, Quezon City and San Juan, it brings people from these cities to what is was called "Centerpoint". Now with a new face as SM City Sta Mesa, still has been visited by a lot of patron ans also regular  shoppers.

LAKBAYAN: Boracay Garden Resort joins Phil Travel Mart

It’s raining discounts at the 23rd Philippine Travel Mart! Visit Boracay Garden Resort’s booth from August 10 to 12, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City to avail as much as 50% off on room rates.

Enjoy a discounted package rate of P5,824 nett  per person for a 3 day stay in Boracay Garden Resort’s plush premier room. Based on twin sharing, this is inclusive of daily breakfast and dinner and roundtrip transfers via Caticlan. Travel period is valid until March 31, 2013.

Boracay Garden Resort has 201 spacious rooms featuring modern aesthetics and amenities. Its breezy, tree-lined surroundings offer a calm ambience to guests. While it may be secluded from the crowded beach, the resort has its own private pathway that leads to the beachfront with lounge beds and sun umbrellas. 

LONDON 2012: Medal Count - August 3

Here are the medal count for today as of 9:00 AM (Manila Time). The London Olympics started on July 27 and will end on August 12, 2012. No new events recently for the Philippine team but still eyes on Mark Barringa who adnvances to the next round with the chance of having our first medal and even the first gold for the country. Now back in medal tally, China still leads with 18 golds, 11 silvers and 5 bronze medals followed by USA (18 Gold, 9 Silver, 10 Bronze), Republic of Korea (7 Gold, 2 Silver, 5 Bronze), France (6 Gold, 4 Silver, 6 Bronze), and host country Great Britain (5 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze). 


See the rest of the medal tally below and also keep glued to Manual to Lyf for more news and updates.

REEL DEAL: The Healing REVIEW

This August Star Cinema brings the star for all seasons in a movie celebrating her 50th year in showbiz with the Chito Rono film THE HEALING. The film talks about the faith healers and "healing" sessions that have been a common sight in the provinces. Though science cannot explain, this would be the last resort that they would go for because of hopelessness for their sickness.

In THE HEALING you would not see other Filipino mythical creatures like the mananagal or aswang as it shocases a whole new horror with the sense of mystery for every scene. If you are observant enough, you can actually see a lot of implied messages and artistic interpretation for the scenes of the movie. Also one special cast that will also an important part of the movie is the crow (which we even discussed what is the difference between a raven). But nevertheless, its great movie break for the star for all seasons.

REEL DEAL: The Bourne Legacy - Jeremy Renner SPOTLIGHT

JEREMY RENNER is Aaron Cross in  The Bourne Legacy

Two-time Academy Award® nominee JEREMY RENNER a performer as comfortable with drama as he is with action, stars in Universal Pictures “The Bourne Legacy” he plays Aaron Cross is one of six agents in a program called Outcome.  Unlike the CIA’s Treadstone, Outcome agents have been developed and trained for use by the Department of Defense.  More than assassins, Outcome agents are designed for use in isolated, high-risk, long-term intelligence assignments.  The behavioral science that was suggested as the underpinning of the Treadstone agents has been upgraded and advanced, but it’s the shared origins of these two programs that makes Outcome so vulnerable as Bourne’s story becomes public knowledge.  

How did this role come to you?

It came to me in a very BOURNE-like way. Someone flew out to Germany where I was shooting HANSEL AND GRETEL. They knocked on my door, handed me a script and said, ‘When you’re done with it, call this number…’  It was very spy-like. So I read it, loved it, and thought I’d be an idiot not to do it.

Richard goes on a camping trip with some kids

Makapiling kang Muli star Richard Gutierrez had a fun time at the shoot of GMA’s new Station ID, which will feature him in a camping scene with fellow Kapuso actors Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Mike Tan along with some kids.

“I really enjoyed doing the scene with Mark Anthony, TJ and Mike, and of course spending time with the kids,” he shared. “We gathered around a bonfire and just talked about anything that came to our minds until we eventually ran out of stories to tell.”

Their part in the much-awaited Station ID portrays a really touching moment between the GMA actors and the children listening intently to the stories of their kuyas.

KASIBULAN: Education and Football For More Pinoys

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) launched last Fevruary 2012 its Grassroots Development Program called KASIBULAN. WIth the Philosophy of developing football in every environment in the Philippines for girls and boys between 6 to 12 years old, the program ensures everyone has the opportunity to have fun.

Plans started way back in 2012 with teh FIFA Grassroots Course and Festival conducted by FIFA Instructor Takeshi ONo. Selected coaches from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were trained on how Grassroots Festival should be implemented. Based on the FIFA Standards and best practices from other countries, the PFF developed the template for its own Grassroots program that which they call the Kasibulan - Grassroots Course and Festival (GCF)

GMA Network, Inc Celebrates 5th Year of Listing In The Stock Exchange

Philippine Stock Exchange, Makati. GMA Network, Inc. celebrates its 5th year as a listed company on July 31, 2012, with its Chairman and CEO, Atty Felipe L. Gozon, ringing the Opening Bell.

Joining Gozon at today’s ceremonial ringing of the Opening Bell are GMA’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, and independent members of the Board of Directors, former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban and Dr Jaime Laya.