The King And I: Another Eminent Theatre Production From Resorts World Manila

Along with Resorts World Manila’s incessant support for Philippine theater culture as well as the championing of world-class Filipino talents, comes another forthcoming musical spectacle, The King and I.

To unveil the highly-anticipated all-Filipino produced musical, a Premiere Night was held last September 14, Friday evening, at the state-of-the-art Newport Performing Arts Theater. The by-invitation event was attended by VVIPs from various private and public sectors together with distinguished media personalities and members of the press. 

Showdown for survival between mentors and protégés this Sunday

This Sunday (September 16), the five celebrity mentors and their respective protégés join on stage and perform together for a showdown for survival!

North and Central Luzon mentor Ricky Davao and protégés Shelly Hipolito and Bryan Benedict star in an action sequence. Bryan plays the hero captured and tortured by his godfather Ricky while Shelly is Bryan's love interest. 

Mega Manila mentor Roderick Paulate plays a modern-day family man who copes with his dysfunctional relationship with a gay son played by Japs de Luna and a lesbian daughter played by Elle Ramirez.  

Universal Records artists named Peace Ambassadors

from Gloc 9 facebook page

Aside from being respected names in the music industry, Universal Records artists Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9, and Sam Concepcion were named National Peace Ambassadors by Malacanang. The awarding ceremony was held at the Palace, and was attended by no less than the President, His Excellency Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.

New Universal Records artist and online celebrity Kimpoy Feliciano was also named as ambassador because of his social media influence.

These artists headline the “I am for Peace” campaign, which seeks to engage all sectors of society in sustaining support for the country’s peace process and strengthen the government’s peace building platform. It will also mobilize social engagements and information dissemination especially on the significant developments and milestones of the on-going Mindanao peace talks.

Aside from Christian, Noel, Gloc-9, Sam, and Kimpoy, other Peace Ambassadors are Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, Karylle, Derek Ramsay, Epy Quizon, Megan Young, Mikael Daez, Kiray Celis, Igi Boy Flores, Rovilson Fernandez, Ramon Bautista, Ebe Dancel, Moro artist Datu Khomeini Bansuan, fashion designers Arnold Galang, JC Buendia, and Philippine Azkals.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP Scales Up Support In DIsaster-Prone Sorsogon Province

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a new phase of programmes in Sorsogon province aimed at helping communities better prepare for and respond to natural disasters.

“Vulnerability to natural disasters is one of the major challenges facing the people of Sorsogon, who are constantly exposed to natural hazards such as floods, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and typhoons,” said Ms. Sally Lee, former Sorsogon Governor and current Sorsogon Provincial Management Office Executive Director.

The new phase will include organizing information and education campaigns for communities on the risks they face, and the training of local government units (LGUs) to use geographic information systems to enhance preparedness and response planning.

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Iloilo Lucena and Sta Rosa

Its 3 Day Sale weekend once again! And aside from Marikina and Clark, 3 Supermalls will also offer a great shopping weekend! Enjoy up to 70% discount on great choices as SM CITY ILOILO, SM CITY LUCENA and SM CITY STA ROSA gives a another fantastic 3DAY SALE on September 14, 15 and 16, 2012! Get a chance to win 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC x101H by shopping and dining on the said dates!

Get additional coupons when you show your SM Supermalls Global Pinoy Card . Don't miss the 2HOUR SPECIAL of SM DEPARTMENT STORE during the much awaited 3Day Sale of SM Supermalls. An extra 10% off shall be given to SMAC, Prestige and BDO Rewards members.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.

LISTENING ROOM: MKNM - Gloc 9

There will be something new that will be part of Manual to Lyf Music Lyf to further  enhance the music experience with the newest OPM songs coming out, it would be helpful for the music junkies like me to have a say on albums out today.  This new section will be called Music Lyf Listening Room.  And for the first featured album will be Gloc-9's MKNM Mga Kwento Ng Makata. 

Just launched last month,  MKNM is gloc-9's first album with Universal Records and the fourth overall. Gloc-9 again colaborated with other OPM artists like Billy Crawford, Jay Durias, Ebe Dancel, Bamboo Manalac, Chito Miranda, and his Protege Denise Barbacena.

REEL DEAL: Parental Guidance SPOTLIGHT

Old school meets new school parenting when comedy legends Billy Crystal and Bette Midler play Artie and Diane Decker, who are called in by their daughter Alice (Marisa Tomei) to help care for their three grandkids. When their parenting methods collide, the once-orderly household gets out of control.

From family filmmaker Andy Fickman (best known for “The Game Plan,” “You Again,” She’s the Man” and “Race To Witch Mountain”), “Parental Guidance” spins into a heartwarming chaos when Alice calls on her parents to help watch her kids when she needs to leave town for work.  When left with their grandkids, Artie and Diane employ unexpected tactics which means using some new parenting style to help teach their grandkids how to act and behave like kids.

Written by Billy Crystal, the movie is inspired from his own experience when their granddaughters stayed with them for five days when their kids went away.  “And on the sixth day, I rested.  I came to the office and I said, ‘Okay, here’s the movie: it’s old school/new school.  It’s trying to follow all the rules that my kids had about how to take care of the girls.  And it could really be a movie for everybody; a family movie that could be really funny, which it is, and very touching, and have lessons learned.  It took a long time to get this made, but here we are,” Crystal shares.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento" pilots this Sunday

The sequel of the reality-sitcom "Pepito Manaloto" will air its pilot episode on Sunday night, September 16 on GMA-7.

"Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kuwento" picks up from that point in the first season's story wherein the lead character Pepito (portrayed by Michael V) wins the jackpot in a lottery.  After his luck changed his and his family's life from rags to riches, a television network executive approaches Pepito and comes up with the idea of retelling their story in a TV series.  However, Pepito won't like the treatment of the TV show.  He thinks that much of the story has been played up or exaggerated.  He wanted a more realistic portrayal of his family's story. The TV executive will draw up an alternative proposal: the TV show will be redone but this time, it will be a reality show.  The cameras will be documenting Pepito and his family's every day life.  

REEL DEAL: Rise of the Guardians SPOTLIGHT

"Rise of the Guardians" is an epic and magical adventure that tells the story of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost - legendary characters with previously unknown extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children everywhere. The film features the voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law.

“Rise of the Guardians” opens on November 21st across the Philippines released and distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corp.

SM 3 Day Sale - SM City Marikina

Experience ultimate shopping!!! Enjoy up to 70% discount on great choices as SM CITY MARIKINA gives a another fantastic 3DAY SALE on September 14, 15 and 16, 2012! Get a chance to win 1 of 3 Asus Eee PC x101H by shopping and dining on the said dates!

Get additional coupons when you show your SM Supermalls Global Pinoy Card or SM City Marikina Loyalty Card. Don't miss the 2HOUR SPECIAL of SM DEPARTMENT STORE MARIKINA during the much awaited 3Day Sale of SM City Marikina. An extra 10% off shall be given to SMAC, Prestige and BDO Rewards members.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5246, Series of 2012.