BP's Sarong Banggi Celebrates The Filipino Family This October 16-18

Rediscover local musical treasures in a new ballet about the Filipino family. Ballet Philippines’ Sarong Banggi features new works by six exciting Filipino choreographers set to classic folk songs from around the country, arranged and orchestrated by Ryan Cayabyab, the country’s best-loved composer. Renowned fashion designer Rajo Laurel designs the costumes for this ballet. 

The show features choreography by Carissa Adea, Ronelson Yadao, Cyril Aran Fallar, Paul Alexander Morales, Nonoy Froilan, and Carlo Pacis. Each choreographer brings to the stage  his unique impression of the Filipino family in a new  contemporary ballet with the cast led by Jean Marc Cordero, Earl John Arisola, Rita Angela Winder, and Monica Amanda Gana.

“Sarong Banggi will tug at the audience’s heartstrings with its nostalgic music and earnest look at traditional Filipino values,” says Ballet Philippines Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales”. “It will be exciting to see these choreographers’ different takes on familiar themes; love, loss and reconciliation that cements the Filipino family”

Do You Have A Story To Share? Join the Pioneer Insurance Stories of Hope Playwright Contest!

Everyone’s a storyteller. Whether it’s a true-to-life experience or a fictional one woven from the imagination, we all love sharing and listening to stories. If you’re a college student and you’ve had one brewing in your head and urging to be told, now’s your chance to bring it to life.

Pioneer, Your Insurance is now giving college students nationwide an opportunity to share their stories through the Stories of Hope Playwriting Competition. Young and aspiring playwrights can submit their original works as one-act plays written in English, Tagalog or Taglish. The stories must convey hope to the audience, whether as a drama, comedy, or even musical.

“This competition aims not just to tell stories, but to uplift others as well,” said Lorenzo Chan, Jr., Pioneer Life President & CEO. “We hope we can do that through the Stories of Hope competition.”

Jack Black Plays Fictional Version of Real-Life Author in "Goosebumps"

At the center of Columbia Pictures' new adventure comedy “Goosebumps” is top comic actor Jack Black (“Kung Fu Panda,” “King Kong”) in the role of R.L. Stine, real-life author of the hugely popular book series, Goosebumps.

The film brings the Goosebumps series to life on the big screen for the first time, combining dozens of author R.L. Stine’s famous creations into one hilariously spine-tingling movie. 

(Watch two clips from “Goosebumps” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=744coPD55qo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWEVqFJtrrU.)

Black says that he put in the work to make Stine a completely unique character. “When I read the script a few times, I felt like the character needed to look and sound different than me – it couldn’t be like the dude from `School of Rock' is now the writer R.L. Stine,” he says. “No, it needed to be a character that I haven’t played before, someone with a little more gravitas, a respected writer. So, I worked on his voice, and I decided to give him a little bit of an Orson Wells-ian accent. Refined. I wanted him to be someone with a taste for the finer things.”

"Ant-Man" Villain Corey Stoll a Good Guy in "Black Mass"

He received wide acclaim for his performance as murderous scientist Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket in the superhero action adventure hit “Ant-Man.” Now, Corey Stoll's new screen role couldn't be more opposite: an incorruptible federal prosecutor in Warner Bros. Pictures' new gangster thriller, “Black Mass.”

Based on a true story, “Black Mass” explores how a deal between ruthless gangster Whitey Bulger (Johnny Depp) and FBI Agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) enabled Bulger to expand his criminal empire with complete impunity.

Winners Against Asthma Recognized With Their Achievements!

Living with Asthma is indeed tough, I used to have it when we were young. It is painful, expensive and will literally make you lose your breath. But with the proper diet, nutrition, and medication, these can be alleviated and eventually removed from the system. And from that point on, they can actually live their lives normally and can even do more with it.

To celebrate the brave warriors who overcame asthma ,  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) made a Search for the Winners Against Asthma (SWAA) which will serve as an inspiration for the people who are also experiencing the condition and how did they became triumphant despite the situation.

Philips visits Barangay Balagtas in Las Pinas for Simply Healthy project

The children of Barangay Balagtas, Pamplona Uno in Las Piñas City eagerly participate in a Philips Simply Healthy learning session, where they learned about energy efficiency and conservation.

Energy conservation, climate change and environmental awareness are issues that Philips sought to enlighten the public about in its latest Simply Healthy learning session for residents of Barangay Balagtas in Pamplona Uno, Las Pinas city.

Simply Healthy is a global Philips program that aims to promote health and wellness, including practical environmental sensitivity, in grass roots communities.

Done in partnership with WWF Philippines, the Las Pinas City Health Office (LPCHO) and the leadership of Barangay Pamplona Uno, the families of Barangay Balagtas in Pamplona Uno have found that the little things we all do make a big difference. They learned about climate change and the use and life cycle of plastics, as well as simple habits like proper hygiene and waste segregation through lectures by WWF Philippines. They also learned energy conservation facts and tips through the Philips Bright Kids module. The concluding activity saw the families paint rubber trash bins that are now being used for proper waste management within the barangay.

Edgy Thriller "American Ultra" Exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas‏

From the creator of teen superhero film “Chronicle” comes the intriguing thriller “American Ultra” starring Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”), Kristen Stewart (the “Twilight” series) and Topher Grace (“Spider-Man 3”).

In the film, a stoner and his girlfriend’s sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out.

“American Ultra” will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Oct. 28.

For the first five minutes of “American Ultra,” audiences may feel like they are watching a charming little indie film about two quirky characters, which is exactly what the filmmakers intended. Mike Howell (Eisenberg), the movie's main character, is a smarter-than-average but completely unmotivated slacker. He is stuck in a small town, working at the local convenience store and living a very ordinary life with his girlfriend Phoebe (Stewart).

Irresistible Pretty Liars Lorenza Izzo and Ana De Armas In “KNOCK KNOCK”

Up and coming actresses Lorenza Izzo and Ana De Armas who have slowly gained attention in Hollywood star opposite Keanu Reeves in the adult thriller “Knock Knock” rated R16  and R18 by the local (MTRCB) censors board. (Check out your favorite cinemas' preferred rating)

“Knock Knock” brings the audience into the Evan’s (Reeves) happily married life with a talented wife and two adorable kids.  As his wife and kids prepare for a weekend away from home, Evan is forced to stay home due to a pressing work deadline. 

"Goosebumps" Monsters Come to Life in Family Adventure

Opposite Jack Black, the filmmakers of Columbia Pictures' family comedy “Goosebumps” cast so many of author R.L. Stine’s famous monster creations. The film brings the Goosebumps book series to life on the big screen for the first time, starring Black as the famed writer.

Whenever possible, the filmmakers created a practical creature out of make-up and special effects. “Any monsters that we could do practically, we did,” says director Rob Letterman.

Marco, Hajji, Noel and Nonoy in One Special Night Performance - The Classics

Mark your calendar for an unforgettable gathering of four iconic Filipino artists - Marco Sison, Hajji Alejandro, Noel Cabangon, and Nonoy Zuniga  - together in one stage, one corcert, one night only! THE CLASSICS brings together these incomparable four gentlemen for an enchanted evening of song, music and dance on November 7, Sunday 8PM at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

The original kilabot ng Kolehiyala (College girl's heartthrob), Alejandro is best remembered for such songs as Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Panakip Butas, and Nakapgtataka.

Sison started his singing career after his triumph on a singing contest in Channel 7's noontime variety show " Student Canteen" in the late 70's and early 80's. Being one of the classic balladeers to have captured the true vocal essence of OPM in the 80's, Sison was responsible for the songs My Love Will See you Through (his biggest thus far), Si Aida si Lorna o si Fe, I'll Face You Tomorrow, Always Make Believe.