REEL DEAL: "Rio 2 (3D)" International Trailer And First Look Photos

Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (Anne Hathaway), the macaw lovebirds in the first “Rio” movie that hit it off with the world and sent the box-office flying high are back in “Rio 2” with the entire original cast and a new set of fine actors and musical talents.

Watch the latest international trailer of “Rio 2” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZxrlLARycE&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx_THQ8_QjSrpxKfqOdHsc2k 

DepEd, private sector, celebrate World Teachers' Day

PASIG CITY – To recognize the unique role, service and commitment that teachers play in strengthening communities and building the nation, the Department of Education (DepEd) hosted a celebration honoring teachers, educators,professors, education officials, and other education stakeholders on October 5, 2013 at the Phil Sports Arena (formerly ULTRA). With the theme “My Teacher, My Hero,” the event is in line with the international celebration of World Teachers' Day 

Ms. Solaire Get Crowned Ms. World 2013

Solaire Resort and Casino, the official residence of the recent Miss World Philippines 2013, congratulates Megan Lynne Young, the new Miss World 2013.

During the 2013 Miss World Philippines pageant, The 23-year old Digital Filmmaking student at

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde garnered a total of 10 special awards, some of which are, Miss Solaire Resort and Casino, Best in Fashion Runway, Miss Sports and the title Miss World Philippines 2013.

ETC’s Triple Match-Airing Treat

It’s a triple Match-Airing treat this October 8 as ETC rolls out new shows and new seasons all on one big night. Adding to its ever-growing line-up of Match-Airing programs is the hilarious sitcom Super Fun Night and supernatural drama The Originals. While returning for its fifth season is the fan favorite vampire drama The Vampire Diaries. 

MUSIC LYF: Richard Yap Album Launch

From Chowking Commercials, to Papa Chen, and now his most iconic role as Ser Chief in "Be Careful With My Heart," Richard Yap has skyrocketed his career into new heights even having a larger following of actors younger than him. With his projects are both top rating and successful, a great family, what is missing in his life?

Unknown to many but Richard Yap also has a talent in singing. He has recently launched his self-titled debut album under Star records. He said that like their TV series–a feel-good, easy listening collection of tracks composed of nine revivals that were all chosen by ‘Ser Chief’ himself. 

UNICEF Auction for Action to fund Play-based Learning

In celebration of National Children’s Month, UNICEF Philippines’ Auction for Action 2013 brings together over 90 artists in art, design, furniture and jewelry to benefit a unique education program to provide children access to early learning: Supervised Neighborhood Play Program (SNP).

Curated and presented by UNICEF Special Advocate for Children Daphne Oseña Paez, the online auction is a product of UNICEF and Daphne’s collaboration to bring the world of art, furniture and design together with her advocacy on children.

This year’s auction has more artists and designers contributing for a specific program on education: Supervised Neighborhood Play. It is a simple, low-cost and easy to organize home-based early learning program where trained day care workers or parent volunteers gather young children in a house, a shaded play area or under a tree for two to three hours, every day for at least ten months to help children learn through organized play. UNICEF supports the SNP program in remote, conflict or disaster-affected communities and in informal settlements located in urban and rural areas.

Converse Brings The Best New Bands To "Get Loud"

Music is very universal yet there are music that have become too melodramatic and boring, it feels like the same thing over and over again that fill the airwaves and the mainstream scene. However, there are those undiscovered but gold artists and bands which have great pieces to share that are just waiting for that big break.

Converse then made its step to explore hidden Pinoy talent all over the nation that will redefine the Pinoy music scene. Converse recently launched the "Get Loud" campaign in search for the best Pinoy Rock Band talent ready to roll as the new kind of sound.

REEL DEAL: An Adventure So Real in "Walking WIth Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie"

Step into an era where recent fascinating discoveries bring to life creatures from millions of years in “Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie.” The movie uses the latest technology developed by Animal Logic with the Fusion 3D expertise of Cameron Pace Group (makers of “Avatar”) that will allow viewers to experience the most authentic dinosaur movie ever to be seen on the big screen.

“Walking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie” is a major new blockbuster presented by Twentieth Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment in association with IM Global. A BBC Earth and Evergreen production in association with Animal Logic present the latest trailer and poster arts of the movie showcasing a dinosaur that triumph against all odds to become a hero for the ages.

Trailer link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzc_tK6TuLE&list=PLcZs6n5iZPx-yu2_sw9pJzAWgY5QNmmiR

REE: DEAL: Runner Runner REVIEW

Gambling is a risk, but everyone takes risks and that is why anyone can relate to Runner Runner, a new movie by 20th Century Fox starring Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck.

With the love of money as the root of all evil, things do happen and people are pushed to the limits of what they can do to achieve their goals. From doing clean jobs, a harmless bet and investment, slowing turning into slight fraud, with some physical abuse and up to the extreme of putting lives at risk and dreams either realized or crushed.

Runner Runner, well, does not teach you how to gamble, rather to invest on the people who will make that gamble for you and will drive you into things one has never done before.

PAE joins forces with Green Cross in the Fight against Dengue

The Philippine Association of Entomologists Inc. (PAE), the leading organization of insect experts in the country, has once again partnered with Green Cross, makers of Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion, in disseminating information and promoting preventive measures to avoid the dreaded dengue disease. This mosquito-borne virus, an alarming health issue with a nationwide scale, has been an endemic presence in tropical countries such as the Philippines.