Cinema One Originals Film "Mater Dolorosa" Now Available on iTunes

Another milestone for Philippine cinema was recently achieved with the award-winning film “Mater Dolorosa,” which was first screened through Cinema One Originals, being made available online on the Apple iTunes store.

“Mater Dolorosa” tells the story of a woman who has taken over running her husband’s crime empire while trying to keep her family together. While this is happening, a new mayor steps in, bringing the need for change not only in her business—but in how her and her family must deal with ghosts from their past.

“Mater Dolorosa” stars Gina Alajar, Cogie Domingo, Alessandra de Rossi, Carlo Aquino, Felix Roco, Anita Linda, Rosanna Roces, Evelyn Vargas, Alwyn Uytinco, Mercedes Cabral, Jason Abalos and Phillip Salvador.

The film took home a number of awards, including the 2013 Gawad Urian Best Director for Adolf Alix, Jr., the 2013 Golden Screen Awards Best Actress award for Gina Alajar, and the 2013 Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting Actor for Carlo Aquino.

ART IS A BANG: Pulitzer Prize Winne "Agust Osage County" Announces Stellar Cast

Repertory Philippines proudly announces its second offering for the Season 2014 with “ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY ” - The 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama written by Tracy Letts.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is set to open on February 21 and shall run up to March 9, 2014 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi St., Makati City.  

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is set on the plains of modern day, middle-class Oklahoma. The Weston family members are all intelligent, sensitive creatures who have the uncanny ability of making each other absolutely miserable. When the patriarch of the household mysteriously vanishes, the Weston clan gathers together to simultaneously support and attack one another.  

 

Jardine Distribution, Inc. distributes tents to schoolchildren affected by Yolanda in Northern Cebu

Jardine Distribution Inc. turned its efforts to help schoolchildren affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Northern Cebu. In cooperation with the Department of Education, JDI distributed 15 tents in Northern Cebu to be used as makeshift classrooms.Edwin Hernandez, President and General Manager of Jardine Distribution, Inc., explained that the company chose to focus on helping the children in Yolanda-affected areas after talks with the DepEd through Undersecretary Mario Derequito.

“Resuming the school activities of kids is really an important part of helping families and communities recover from the effects of the typhoon. By contributing in this way to the rehabilitation efforts, we are empowering communities to return to their normal way of life,” said Hernandez, adding that education is always a priority in the company’s CSR projects.

DepEd, DPWH address 2010 backlog in classrooms

Carmona, Cavite—The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) presented 66,813 classrooms to President Benigno S. Aquino III to address the 2010 backlog.

“This is a collaborative work of private organizations and public institutions, showing commitment to quality education for Filipino learners,” Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said at the ceremonial turnover of classrooms at Carmona National High School (CNHS), one of beneficiaries of additional classrooms. He emphasized significant role of the private sector and local government units (LGUs) in delivering the kind of education that every Filipino child deserved.

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You’re probably seeing red again. It’s Valentine’s Day that’s why! That time of the year when we try to pick the perfect present (that hopefully comes in a box and ribbons) and which conveys all our sweetest feelings. Question is can you fit all of your love-ly emotions into a single gift? This Valentine’s Day, you can do just that and more with Toblerone! 

Your Own Property: Portofino by Brittany Reveals New Model Giorgio

South of the Metro is the way to go for a comfortable living away from the congested and noisy city centers. Still within the Metro, Properties like Portofino in Alabang has provided a vast landscape of wide properties and a unique community that is still growing and evolving. 

Developed by Brittany, the properties along the roads of Daang Hari and Daang Reyna is a sound development and is perfect for the Italian-inspired homes such as Amore, the 32-hectare Tuscan region-inspired enclave Portofino in Alabang, has a new offering that lets would-be residents indulge their passion for living: Giorgio, a home that combines comfy, cozy living spaces with an elegant, rustic Italian design—all built from the finest quality materials and craftsmanship. 

Award-Winning Troupe Assembled in "The Monuments Men"

“The story of the Monuments Men is one that really very few people know,” says George Clooney, who returns to the director’s chair for the story of a small group of artists, art historians, architects, and museum curators who would lead the rescue of 1000 years of civilization during World War II in his new film, The Monuments Men.  “Artists, art dealers, architects – these were men that were far beyond the age that they were going to be drafted into a war or volunteer.  But they took on this adventure, because they had this belief that culture can be destroyed.  If they’d failed, it could have meant the loss of six million pieces of art. They weren’t going to let that happen – and the truth of the matter is, they pulled it off.”

Part of the drama of the film is that all of the Monuments Men are so unsuited to serving as soldiers in wartime.  “Wars are fought by 18-year-olds,” says Clooney.  “Once you get to the John Goodmans and the Bob Balabans and the George Clooneys, you know – these guys are not getting drafted.” Producing and writing partner Grant Heslov adds: “They did it because it was clear that they were the only people who could do it.”

REEL DEAL: Ex-Wife Blogs About Hubby In The Romantic Comedy "The Right Kind of Wrong"

Meet Leo Palamino, a guy whose ex-wife, Julie, created a blog which became a huge internet entitled “Why You Suck” and who meets the girl of his dreams on the day she is going to be married.  Right? Wrong?  In the romantic comedy, “The Right Kind of Wrong,” the ultimate underdog story begins as Leo, a fearless dreamer, risks all to show the girl of his dreams, Colette and the whole wide world all that is right with a man famous for being wrong.

Leo Palamino (Ryan Kwanten) has dedicated his life to what some may call impossible dreams. At least his ex-wife Julie (Kristen Hager) would call them that.  But Leo is an expert at not listening to her criticism or anyone else’s for that matter because Leo is a stubborn romantic. An idealist.  A dreamer.  And to dream big, impossible dreams you can’t listen to the people who tell you that’s what those dreams are.

Best of February: beTV serenades you with the best tunes!

Fire away as the best of TV, beTV, serves up two shows that will bring out the music lover in you! Come on, grab a microphone and hit the stage with Nashville and Platinum Hit this February!

Witness the ups and downs of glitzy stardom of the 2nd Season of Nashville! Legendary music icon Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) continues her struggle to stay in the spotlight as the ambitious young contender, Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), carries on with her ascent. Viewers were left hanging last season with Rayna and  Deacon (Charles Esten) getting into a car accident after confirming that the latter is the father of Rayna’s first daughter. This season, it looks like Rayna and Juliette will have to work together. Will they ever be friends or will their battle to become THE queen of country music continue this season? Find out starting February 16 and every Sunday at 9:00 PM, first and exclusive on beTV!

Be a MYX VJ this 2014! The MYX VJ SEARCH is Back!

After a quick break last year, the most anticipated VJ search in the country from the Philippines’ number one music channel is back, as the MYX VJ Search 2014 kicks off this February. 

MYX has once again chosen to open its doors to all the young hopefuls to try out and show their stuff through a two-way process for applying—either online or through a walk-in audition.

There will be a series of auditions open to males and females aged 18 to 25 years old.

For walk-in auditions, the screening will be held at the ABS-CBN Audience Entrance in Quezon City from 10:00am until 5:00pm on February 1, 8, and 15. Applicants must bring a head shot, a full body photo, and 2 valid IDs.