DepEd holds National K to 12 Conference

“If yesterday I was celebrating with you what we have done, today I stand with great pride telling myself, "Ang sarap maging Pilipino. Pero mas masarap maging DepEd." Never in my life can I say that with conviction.”

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said during the culmination of the first National K to 12 Conference held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), December 4.

Fassbender Wins Best Actor Prize from L.A. Film Critics for "Steve Jobs"‏

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association has named Michael Fassbender as the year's best actor for his bravura portrayal of the real-life, titular character in Universal Pictures' “Steve Jobs.”

The recognition bodes well for the actor, who's seems to be en route for a second Academy Award nomination, following his nod for “12 Years a Slave” three years ago.

(Watch the trailer of “Steve Jobs” at http://youtu.be/34i71BJlkUY.)

The Force Awakens Brings New Lovable Characters of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac are relatively new stars, but they're about to be catapulted to global prominence with the release of Lucasfilm's “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” – hands-down, the most anticipated movie in recent memory.

(Watch the payoff trailer of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at https://youtu.be/wuG9vxiFEuM.)

Portraying the heroes of the new saga, namely Rey (Ridley), Finn (Boyega) and Poe Dameron (Isaac), the three share their reaction on the day they found out they will be in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

Offbeat Action Thrills In “BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA” Exclusive At Ayala Malls Cinemas

“Blunt Force Trauma,” is a physical trauma to a body part by impact, injury or physical attack.  Multi-talented actors Ryan Kwanten, Mickey Rourke and Freida Pinto star in a gripping action movie of the same title (“Blunt Force Trauma”) that will open this December 9 exclusive at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

One of TV’s breakout actors, Ryan Kwanten who starred in the hit series “True Blood” takes on the role of John, a professional gunslinger in “Blunt Force Trauma” who is looking for his greatest challenge yet in a dangerous underground duel (of guns and last man standing) known only as the Game.  Its legendary and elusive champion, Zorringer (Rourke) is the one that John pursues but the legend keeps putting off the match.  Along John’s journey to meet his final match, he meets a female duelist, Colt (Pinto), embarking on her own quest for revenge of her brother’s death. 

Julia Roberts' Oscar-Worthy Role Torn Between Revenge and Justice In “SECRET IN THEIR EYES”

An impeccable cast of winning actors converge in “Secret In Their Eyes” -  Academy Award winners Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman with Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejoifor in a complex tale of love, friendship, betrayal and obsession that has the critics rooting for its lead, Julia Roberts, an award for her stirring performance as a devoted mom and an outstanding investigator whose only daughter was murdered by a young male asset (against terrorism) that the government tries so hard to protect.

Swedish Boyband JTR and Their Philippine Promo Tour

JTR is a Swedish boy band made up of three brothers - John Andreasson (aged 25), Tom Lundbäck (aged 22) and Robin Lundbäck (aged 21). The band’s name is made up of the first letters of their given names John, Tom and Robin. The brothers’ stepdad and mentor, Hayden Bell, is a renowned Sony Music for the Asian region, and was also instrumental to the success of “You Ruin Me” hitmaker duo, The Veronicas.

Even with the mentoring of a music label biggie, JTR made it quite huge all on their own. Flying from Sweden to Australia, the trio auditioned in the 5th season of The X Factor Australia in 2013, impressing the judges and the audience with their cover of Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me”, adding rap lines in between. Finishing seventh in the competition, JTR started working on original material for their very own record.

As "Creed," Michael B. Jordan Must Live Up to Father's Name

Considered to be one of Hollywood’s brightest young actors, Michael B. Jordan (“Chronicle,” “The Fantastic Four”) plays the titular character in Warner Bros. Pictures new boxing thriller “Creed,” which explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story.

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone).

Celebrate Christmas with Yeng Constantino, Up Dharma Down, and various TV celebs at Vermosa Holiday Escape

Christmas is about bringing people together to savor the festive vibe and heartwarming glow of this season of giving. Vermosa, Ayala Land Inc.’s sprawling modern suburban community in Cavite that integrates healthy living with everyday life, holds Vermosa Holiday Escape, a fun-filled holiday bazaar that offers a much needed escape from the stressful shopping experience in the metro.

Dockers Man Luis Manzano shares styling tips

Like it or not, your style reflects your personality. Put in another way, your personality shapes your style options. Whatever it is for you, know that it is important to find comfort in your style.

This certainly explains why TV host Luis Manzano fell in love with Dockers, in the first place. For him, a brand that offers a good mix of style and comfort is something he will choose any day.

Heads up! Gary V on Novuhair: putting energy into prevention

​Nothing describes Gary Valenciano quite like his moniker “Mr. Pure Energy,” He  is the very image of youthful vibrance, whether onstage or not. That’s why it  shouldn’t come as a surprise that he values the way he looks the same way that he values the core of who he is: a prayerful, faithful husband, dependable father, and an outstanding entertainer. 

​Part of what makes Gary stay young looking is his head of hair. What many people don’t know is that, like all other men his age, Gary once worried about hair thinning and hair loss. That’s why, at the first signs of the problem, Gary sought to find ways to prevent it from becoming worse. 

​“I first noticed the hair loss in the shower, after I toweled my hair dry. Then one day, my team of hairstylists noticed that my hair was thinning, too. That’s when they told me to look for the product that Fanny Serrano was using, a product called NOVUHAIR,” remarked Gary on his journey to regaining control over his hair loss.