The Hunger Games Showing on Star Movies This Saturday

On April 28, 2013, Sunday at 9 PM, Star Movies will premiere one of 2012’s biggest box-office breakthroughs, “The Hunger Games,” on pay TV. This film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book series of the same name was a critically acclaimed top-grosser, and audiences will be excited for the chance to enjoy the action-packed drama that entertained millions of moviegoers once again in the comfort of their homes.

"We were so excited to carry the title that we acquired the rights as early as when the project was at the script level. We believed in the film's appeal and were bent on being the first to deliver quality content to our viewers," said Rohit Tharani, programming head of Star Movies.

MUSIC LYF: Richard Poon launches pop album Legends this April 26 at Eastwood

Say goodbye to the local Big Band Crooner, as Richard Poon goes back to pop with his latest album Legends, which will be launched this April 26, Friday, 7:00 p.m., Eastwood Mall Open Park, and April 28, Sunday, 7:00 p.m., Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry - classics by Lionel Richie (Truly), Whitney Houston (All At Once), Barbra Streisand (Evergreen), Madonna (Borderline), Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again), among others.

“This is an interesting point in my career,” says Richard. “Aside from being with a new label (Universal), I am also going back to pop after years of doing big band.”

Richard adds that he welcomes the challenge with open arms, and he hopes that people will continue supporting him and his music.

DepEd to ‘redistribute’ teachers to address shortages and overcrowding

The Department of Education has issued new guidelines for the equitable deployment of public school teachers to address teacher shortage and overcrowding in various parts of the country.

DepEd Memorandum No. 22, series of 2013 sets the rules for deploying teachers in order to optimize student-teacher ratios nationwide, including cases when teachers can be reassigned to other schools. “We need to be able to transfer teachers from one station to another to address the problem of overcrowding,” says Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro, FSC.

Krista Kleiner Host Mercedes Benz F1 Event in Malaysia

Beauty queen-turned-international concert artist Krista Kleiner hosted the recent Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 party in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Held last March 23 at the Zebra Square, the event was highlighted by a high-end fashion show, live band performances, a sneak preview of their latest models as well as the presence of their race drivers who flew in for the race scheduled the following day, March 24.

Although she had already hosted other high-end fashion and lifestyle events in Malaysia and Singapore since last year, Krista excitedly confessed that it was her first time to host an F1-related event.

70% water, 100% life: The Nat Geo Earth Day Run 2013

Our bodies and the earth share one of the most important things that sustain life – water. With both composed of 70% water, humans and the earth share an interest in respectively strengthening our bodies and in being conserved, long enough for future generations to enjoy healthy bodies and a healthy world.

Water is a critical component in ensuring that our bodies are not only hydrated, but also that all essential nutrients are properly circulated throughout our system. As we grow older, we have less water in our bodies; the same thing happens when we become less fit and more fat. One of the easiest ways to stay healthy is to run – not only does it improve circulation, weight loss, and oxygen flow, it also lessens stress. Since running is a strenous activity, it’s important to keep yourself hydrated with the bottled water that empowers you to reach for it – Summit Natural Drinking Water.

The LEGWORKS Booze Cruise

Hit the music… pop up the booze… hop aboard… it’s time to party on a yacht! Turn up the beat as Legworks Events Management and Consultancy brings you the hottest pulse-pounding wild euphoric event this summer – The Legworks Booze Cruise.

Unleash that inner party soul of yours as we cruise along the serene waters of Manila Bay. Let that body sway in a carefree attitude to the heart-thumping beat of disco music courtesy of our guest DJ on-board. Heat up your veins on the inclusive two cocktail drinks of your choice. As if it is not enough to enliven your spirit, thirteen different kinds of mixtures are available on our mobile bar aboard giving you such cocktails as Margarita, Pole dancer, Cosmopolitan, and Venom. 

Hot New Shows and Sizzlin’ New Seasons on beTV this April!

After losing their mother 27 years ago to a mysterious and demonic force, Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) were raised by their father John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America and how to kill them. Last season, they encountered their worst enemy yet, Leviathan, which took the form of billionaire Dick Roman plotting to devour the human race. 

The Winchesters, fallen angel Castiel (Misha Collins), and young prophet Kevin Tran (Osric Chau) defeated the all-consuming beast, but left Dean and Castiel in Purgatory, and Sam all alone. The 8th season of Supernatural begins as Dean escapes Purgatory with a mysterious comrade who is perhaps more than he bargained for, and Sam has to reconcile the life he found without Dean when he suddenly returns. As the two brothers struggle with their unexpected reunion, they make a shocking discovery that could lead them on a deeply personal mission to settle old scores. Recap the last 4 episodes of Supernatural Season 7 on April 26 from 6:00 PM. Then catch the premiere of Season 8 at 10:10 PM on the channel that serves up only the best of the TV — beTV.

Summer Treats from GMA News TV's Freetime

Enjoy the summer even within the confines of your office with the latest serving of GMA News TV's FreeTime! 

Beginning April 25, FreeTime will provide much needed summer treats and other offerings for hard working professionals in selected business centers in the metro!

FreeTime kicks off at the World Trade Exchange in Binondo, Manila on April 25, continued at the Tektite Towers in Ortigas on May 10 and at the JELP Business Solutions Center in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong for its last leg on May 16.

Merienda With Senatoriable Sonny Angara

Though I met a lot of celebrities and personalities, I do want to meet politicians, and future leaders of the country. As shapers of the future of the nation, I as a citizen would like to meet and ask them questions that has been in my mind, which could affirm my loyalty or change my support. 

In the past years, I have been able to meet some of them but would have so little time to ask them questions, since I was not yet a blogger back then. But now I was able to meet and know them more personally. Recently I met Senatoriable Sonny Angara, who is the son of Senator Edgardo Angara, and also a congressman in  Aurora Province. 

My family was associated with the Angaras back in 1998 elections, when Sen. Edgardo "Edong" Angara ran for Vice President, we did campaigning and postering in Laguna. My mother knows his Senatorial staff and at some point helped us when my father needed medical assistance. And last year, I met Sen. Angara at the Senate together with other bloggers. I notice that they both share the same passion as lawyers and the legistlature and working low-profile.

REEL DEAL: Star Trek Into Darkness SPOTLIGHT

Star Trek Into Darkness : on a deadly manhunt to capture those who devastated the Starfleet

by Emy Abuan

This Summer of 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness.

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.