MUSIC LYF: Gloc9, Karylle, 1:43 top bill BellaVita free concerts

Socialized housing development BellaVita Land Corp. will hold a free concert series dubbed as “Ang Saya-Saya Sa BellaVita” featuring popular and emerging Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artists and radio jocks including Gloc-9, Karylle, and boy band 1:43 in Lipa City and San Pablo City this November.

The first concert to be led by award-winning Filipino rapper Gloc9 will be held at the Plaza Independencia in Lipa City on November 29 at 6 p.m., while the second concert with "It’s Showtime" (ABS-CBN) host Karylle will be held on November 30 at SM City San Pablo at 3 p.m.

The Galeón Will Dock Soon at SM Mall of Asia!

The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade was the world's first international trading route that crosses the Pacific Ocean from Manila to Acapulco. And it has been centuries since it started which paved way to many changes in terms of products, traditions, rare items and even genetics have shaped the nations of the Philippine Islands, Mexico and Imperial Spain. And even after all these years, the Galleon Trade has been linked to how Manila rose as a strategic location for trade and commerce. 


With centuries worth of tradition and precious items that were traded and shipped, it is no wonder that the Galleon arrival and departure is celebrated with music and festivities. The ties between Mexico of North America and the Philippines of the East linked the two hemispheres together and brought progress and knowledge to it benefactors. 

MUSIC LYF: Lani Misalucha Back In The Philippine Concert SceneWIth #LaNIghtingale

After all these years of living and performing in the US, Lani Misalucha is back home to serenade her fans and supporters in the Philippines which have clamored for her return to the country to have her perform once again here. And their dreams and prayers have been answered with LaNIghtingale with Lani Misalucha at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

It will be a night full of memories, nostalgia, and her powerful voice that has earned her love and respect here and even when she was performing in Las Vegas where she got awards since arriving in Las Vegas in 2004, Misalucha has been called "New Siren of the Strip." In March 2008, Misalucha was voted "Best Singer" in the "27th Annual Best of Las Vegas" poll conducted on 8,000 respondents by the Las Vegas Review Journal. This put her in the same sentence as super-diva Celine Dion, the readers' pick for "Best Singer".

REEL DEAL: Christopher Nolan's "INTERSTELLAR" Blasts Past $400-M Worldwide

“Interstellar,” the critically acclaimed new film from Christopher Nolan, continues to soar worldwide, surpassing the $400 million mark in its third weekend in release. The announcement was made today by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Megan Colligan, Paramount Pictures’ President of Worldwide Distribution Marketing. To date, the film has earned $328.9 million internationally and $120.7 million domestically for a global total approaching $450 million and counting.

The film, which had dominated the global box office in its first two weekends in release, had a phenomenal opening in China, where it has taken in an outstanding Rmb 505m ($82.5m) in the first 12 days in release and is already the second highest grossing film for the studio. The film is now the biggest Warner Bros. release ever in Korea and, in Russia, is already the highest-grossing Christopher Nolan film ever. It has shown incredible resilience, dropping only 21% in its second weekend and, over the third weekend, had an outstanding hold of -37% in a highly competitive marketplace.

REEL DEAL: Penguins of Madagascar REVIEW

I believe it is about time that the Penguins of Madagascar finally got their own movie with Dreamworks. And after 3 movies of the Madagascar franchise, they finally got to have their own film. Although they also have a TV series of the same title, the feel and timeline for this is definitely much more demanded by fans as they have their own brand of comedy and charm for the viewers.

Set after Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted, the Penguins go into a different direction to explore their own adventure. Being an elite team of Penguins from Antarctica, Rico, Private, Kowalski and Skipper have proven themselves as a very effective group that can face any danger that comes their way.

REEL DEAL: MINUSCULE : Valley of the Lost Ants

In a peaceful little clearing, the remains of a picnic hastily abandoned spark warfare between two tribes of ants. A bold young ladybug finds himself caught in the middle of the battle. He befriends one of the black ants, Mandible, and helps him save the anthill from the assault of the terrible red ant warriors, led by the fearful Butor. A fantastic journey at ground level…

On the tube, “Minuscule” unspooled in tight, 6-minute episodes, as CG(computer generated) insects went about their modest adventures amidst the French countryside. Now at feature length, the approach of directors Thomas Szabo and Helene Giraud always managed with modest, yet effective animation, nicely complimented by lush cinematography (lensed in Provence) and a sweet score that’s anything but antic.

Kathryn Bernardo Continues Juicy Cologne Endorsement

Kathryn Bernardo stardom keeps on shining and still remain the teen queen of Philippine showbiz today. And with her loveteam Daniel Padilla has paved way to many projects that kept her very busy through all these years as the hottest loveteam in the country, KathNiel.

And with their success comes opportunities such as endorsements, and one of the most successful endorsements for Kath is when she joined the Juicy Cologne by Cosmetique Asia back in 2013. This year, Kath renews her endorsement with the brand which has soared to the second best selling cologne brand in the country.

The 2nd Philippine Ducati Weekend to be held at Clark InternationalSpeedway

Get your gear on and race with one of the most loved brand in big bike, Ducati as it make tire tracks this weekend at the fair and open plains of Pampanga! The 2nd Philippine Ducati Weekend will be held at the Clark International Speedway  on November 22-22, 2014with famous International Ducatisti, Carlos Checa. Plus local Ducatisti’s like Ding Ding Dantes, Richard Gutierez and Dominique Roque.

The Philippine Ducati Weekend is based on the popular World Ducati Week, were all Ducati enthusiasts gather and share their Ducati experiences. The 1st Philippine Ducati Weekend was launched at Clark International Speedway in 2012 and the event was a flash because it had achieved an enormous amount of attendees because of the activities, variations of events and the full support of Ducatisti’s. 

“BATCH 2012: PANGALAWANG YUGTO” 15th Anniversary Special "Dokumentaryo" by Sandra Aguinaldo

There are nightmares that you bring even into your waking hours.  Tragedies so deep it seems the hurt may never heal.

For the students of Bayug Elementary School, the horror still grip them, two years after Typhoon Sendong hit Iligan City.

In the documentary “Batch 2012”, I-Witness shared the story of Limuel Gonzaga, who graduated salutatorian despite losing his mother, his home and his entire school to the massive flooding that destroyed his community. He may have lost everything, but not his dreams and his determination. He is now studying in a private school through the help of his sponsors.

Giving More With Christmas Shopping at Caritas Manila’s Buy and Give 2 Expo

The time of shopping is also a great time of giving. That statement is true when you do you Christmas gift preparations at Caritas Manila’s Buy and Give 2 Expo happening at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City on November 28-30, 2014. This events is one of the Social Entrepreneurship Program of Caritas Manila will hold the second-run of a Grand Expo which they had last year at November 29, 30 and December 1, 2013 at the TriNoma Mall in Quezon City.

Caritas Manila’s Social Entrepreneurship Program helps the livelihood of poor communities by encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit and marketing their products. This program is providing skills and training to the urban poor communities and marginalized sector as well as honing them to become social entrepreneurs. Caritas Margins and Segunda Mana are two of the programs under Social Entreprise.