Pixar Animation Studios luminary Ronnie del Carmen made a triumphant homecoming August 10 to his college alma mater, the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

In Manila to promote Disney-Pixar's latest animated blockbuster “Inside Out” which he co-directed, Del Carmen was awarded the citation of Outstanding Alumnus of the College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) by the college's Regent, Fr. Edgardo D. Alaurin, O.P. in a lively recognition ceremony witnessed by hundreds of CFAD students.

In his inspirational speech, Del Carmen reminisced about his life as a Thomasian student, gratefully citing that “this is where it all started, where my creativity was nurtured and to be back here now is indescribable.”

Earlier in the morning, Del Carmen made a courtesy call to UST Vice Rector, Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P.

Quality learning for children of all abilities

For some children, their life would always be different from the rest of the world. Some cannot find the right words to speak their hearts’ desires, others curiously ask what each color looks like, while some walk to their everyday tasks, trusting the touch of a companion and the friendly sound of nature to lead their way.

They are different, they are unique, and they are unlike anyone else.

Still, like all children in the world, each child is a promise waiting to be fulfilled. A promise of a celebrated and colorful life, experienced and seasoned with everything the world has to offer. Each child has a chance to live and be the person they wish to be—whatever they are capable of doing so, physically and mentally.

Let The New Soothing Song of TJ Monterde Make You Fall In Love

Rainy days and Lazy Sundays are days worth being laidback and listening to great music, and it is also the perfect time to listen to the smooth and cool voice of TJ Monterde. As an artist under PolyEast Records, he released his first album "Ikaw At Ako" which included six OPM classics and 5 original songs. 

This time TJ brings in a new single "Tulad Mo" which will premiere on the on PolyEast Records YouTube Channel on August 15. The new song was written by our singer-songwriter himself and recorded at the Studio 1103 in Panay, Quezon City “I came up with the melody last year but the lyrics came in later when I met my inspiration. I write all my songs and I really enjoy the whole creative thing-- I've always loved doing it. But the process of writing this song makes it more special because of my girlfriend.” TJ added.

DepEd issues IPEd Curriculum Framework

In recognition of the right of indigenous peoples to culturally rooted and responsive basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) adopted the Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Framework (DepEd Order No. 32, s. 2015) which aims to provide guidance to schools and other education programs as they engage with indigenous communities in contextualizing the K to 12 Curriculum based on their respective educational and social contexts.

The said framework is a fruit of a series of consultations with community elders, leaders and implementers of community-based Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) initiatives. As a major milestone in the enhancement of the IPEd Program, it will benefit more than 1.19-million IP learners enrolled in public schools, as well learners enrolled in community and civil society organization-run schools. In line with this, DepEd has started a training program for teachers and school heads in schools serving indigenous communities.

My Physical Age is 52!? I Need To Reverse Aging With Ensure Stay Strong Grip Challenge!

Practically speaking, we all get old, we all get weak, however it is our option if we get stronger or deteriorate by time. I do admit that age will show on how I perform more than the physical appearance. I too a test and got the shocking physical age of 52! This was indeed shocking knowing that I am only just 28 years old, I am physically double my age.

This reality opened my eyes that I have to do something, and many of us millenials might be on the same state or probably worse. Now, I am challenged to bring my physical state to the right age and manage my weight as well. It is time to get stronger.

The case is quite different from veteran actor Edu Manzano, who is almost a senior but looks, act, and lives his life like someone on his twenties. Aside from showbiz, he is also engaged in business, sports, etc. He still does that things he loves to do and now he is also the perfect brand ambassador for the nutritional drink Ensure. 

"Black Mass" Banners Highlight Talented Cast‏

The impressive ensemble of Warner Bros.' new gangster thriller “Black Mass” gets the star treatment as eight castmembers receive their individual character banners which has just been released by the studio.

The favored eight are Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kevin Bacon, Peter Sarsgaard, Dakota Johnson and Corey Stoll. 

Directed by of Scott Cooper (the Oscar-winning “Crazy Heart”), the film is based on the book Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob, about the infamous gangster Whitey Bulger.

In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger (Depp) to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the true story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.

Opening across the Philippines on October 21, “Black Mass” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

"Ready Player One" from Director Steven Spielberg Will Be Ready for PH Audiences Dec 13, 2017‏

The game is on in 2017. Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures’ “Ready Player One”—the already much-anticipated sci-fi action adventure, to be directed by Steven Spielberg—has been slated for release beginning December 13, 2017. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution; Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution; and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

A three-time Academy Award winner, Spielberg (“Schindler’s List,” “Saving Private Ryan”) is directing “Ready Player One,” based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film is being produced by Spielberg; Donald De Line, under his De Line Pictures banner; Dan Farah; and Spielberg’s longtime colleague Kristie Macosko Krieger; with Daniel Lupi and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. De Line and Farah originally brought the project to Warner Bros.

Watch Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out" With Globe!

On the back of its comprehensive and multi-year collaboration with global iconic brand Disney, the country’s leading mobile brand Globe Telecom ups the ante in providing its customers access to exclusive theatrical releases by bringing Disney Pixar’s Inside Out first and closer to Filipino audience.

Co-written and co-directed by Filipino filmmaker Ronnie Del Carmen, Inside Out tells the story of Riley (voiced by Kaitlyn Dias) and the emotions that drive her reactions to everyday life. The team of emotions consists of Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Bill Hader), and Disgust (Mindy Kaling) who all work together to ensure that Riley lives a happy, fun, and safe life. However, things get a little more complicated when Joy and Sadness are thrown out of the headquarters in Riley’s mind and onto their own adventures of self-discovery, leaving Anger, Fear, and Disgust to man the wheels of Riley’s emotions.

Armie Hammer, the Ultimate Russian Spy in "Man from U.N.C.L.E."

He made his mark with an astonishing performance as the Winklevoss twins in “The Social Network” and followed it up with Best Supporting Actor nominations for “J. Edgar.” Now, Armie Hammer stars as the overly efficient Russian secret agent Illya Kuryaki in Warner Bros.' slick action-thriller “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”

Hammer offers the volatile but conventional Russian’s point of view of his character: “Kuryakin is the ultimate soldier, always in line and giving his best. Then he’s thrust into a position that he hates and there’s nothing he can do about it. This guy he’s working with, this Napoleon Solo, he’s so unorthodox. He doesn’t follow the rules. He doesn’t even seem to know there are rules.”

Spice up your pantry with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk

Eastwood City is encouraging foodies and homemakers to spice up their dishes with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk, happening on Aug. 14 – 16 and 21 – 23 at the second floor of Eastwood Mall.

Mallgoers can shop for a wide variety of herbs, spices and sauces at this weekend event. At Casanova Garden, guests can pick up potted and cut herbs, like sweet basil, tarragon, lemon mint, choco mint, Vietnamese coriander, lemon balm and more while those who are into spices can purchase turmeric powder from India, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano powder and more at R2R Trading.