DepEd to establish new schools for indigenous peoples in Mindanao

Pursuing its commitment to provide culture-based education and help ensure lasting peace in Mindanao, the Department of Education (DepEd) will establish 5 new schools for Higaonon communities in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental.

The new schools will be established in Barangays Kalipay, Hindangon, Bantaawan, and Bal-ason, and will be ready to accept its first batch of learners this coming school year (SY) 2016-2017.

Meanwhile in other parts of Mindanao, DepEd will establish 246 more schools for the indigenous communities in Regions IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII. The Agency will establish a total of 251 schools in time for SY 2016-2017.

Power of Three at Paradizoo‏

Experience one of the celebrated events in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo reveal the annual “Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and livestock festival). From January 9 to March 31 expand and relish your understanding towards agriculture as they will exhibit and display farm produce, orchids, bonsai, veggies and livestock.

Be enthralled to variety of breathtaking floral designs, orchids and flower arrangement , opening of Bonsai at Eclectic Garden and Seminar with Atish during Flower Festival starting Jan 16 up to Feb 6. And since it's the love month they will have a Pre-Valentine's Day Special Event on the 13th of February.

Everyone Deserves To be Beautiful: Cosmetologie 2016

As a service to our beauty industry, the much-awaited biggest gathering of suppliers, stylists, salon owners and beauty enthusiasts will converge for COSMETOLOGIE 2016 on February 16, 9am-7pm at the SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia. 

The event is organized by PICA (Philippine International Cosmetologists Association), the country's biggest organization of hair and make-up professionals with chapters all over the country and also the only organization that is accredited by TESDA to certify professional stylists. 

Show the world your creative skills in hair, make-up, nail art and overall styling.  Push yourself and compete in the most prestigious and credible  beauty competition in the country. Join us on the Love Month and network with your fellow stylists, learn from the best industry experts  and source among the best suppliers showcasing their products and services in the exhibition. 

Winners of the competition (Ladies Haircut&Color, Men's Haircut&Color, Bridal Makeup and Red Carpet Look) will be receiving cash prices and a trophy of the Fanny Serrano Excellance Award. Additional new categories are the Nail-Art competition and Avant Garde Hairstyle on mannequins only). 

For more inquiry: PICA website  and the event page on facebook.

Rebel Wilson, the Party Animal in "How to Be Single"‏

Fresh from reprising her breakout role as fan-favorite Fat Amy in the smash comedy “Pitch Perfect 2,” Rebel Wilson now stars opposite Dakota Johnson in New Line Cinema's “How to Be Single.”

Based on the book by Liz Tucillo (TV’s “Sex & the City,” “He’s Just Not That Into You”), the film follows a host of singles at various stages of—and with varying opinions on—the single state.

Wilson plays the aggressively spirited Robin, who makes it her mission to not only show her new co-worker Alice (Johnson) the ropes at the office, but after business hours as well. “Robin really loves being single and wants everyone else to love it as much as she does,” Johnson offers. “Alice, on her own for the first time, figures she might as well learn from the master.”

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, the celebrated Jon Santos comedy show, lands a new home this 2016!

Jon wields his riotous brand of satirical laughter to inaugurate the brand-new Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila, on the nights of Feb 17,18,19,20,24,25,26 and 27, and on Mar 4, 5, and 6, with his latest send-ups of the most notorious and hilarious politicians, celebrities, stars and wannabes that crowd the Philippine headlines this season.

WTF! Wala Talagang Forever, turbo-charged with new punches and targets, features the even wilder adventures of presidential aspirant Miriam Da Defensive Defender as she corrects Miss Universe Pia Horseback on her answers on the US Bases issue. Concert goddess Majonna reveals her shocking discoveries about the sensual possibilities of balut and ube ice cream during her Philippine tour. Future ex-president Pi-Nyoy spills the beans on his post-Malacanang plans, and it includes marriage to this mystery girl! Resurgent Grace Foe wrecks revenge on her DQ attackers in a way that puts FPJ’s action scenes to shame. Is Diyoning, the big bad mama of Pakyaw, still with her cougar ways? Is Ate Vi, running for senator, or running away from the ballot?

Redmayne Aims for Back-to-Back Oscars with "The Danish Girl"

He already won the Best Actor Oscar last year for “The Theory of Everything,” and this January, Eddie Redmayne has racked up Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations for his role as a transgender woman in the 1920s love story “The Danish Girl,” opening Feb. 3 exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Pundits are wondering if he could be the first actor since Tom Hanks to win back-to-back Academy Awards. (Hanks won for 1993's “Philadelphia” and 1994's “Forrest Gump.”)

(Watch the featurette “Who is the Danish Girl?” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99YdQQ_oAI4.)

Stiller, Wilson Pose in Valentino Shopping Windows in Rome‏

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson continue boosting their career as supermodels.

The actors, who attended the premier of “Zoolander 2” in Rome on Saturday night, along with colleagues Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, posed in the shopping windows of Valentino flagship on Sunday afternoon. The Roman-based fashion house collaborated with the movie’s costume designer Leesa Evans on a range of outfits for the comedy.

Chose Art This Valentine's Day WIth Ballet Philippines' Opera

As a special Valentine’s treat, young professionals aged 30 and below may avail of a 30% discount on the 6pm shows of Ballet Philippines’ Opera - February 13 and 14 at the CCP Main Theater. Tickets may be purchased with this discount at the CCP Open House, the Pasinaya Festival on February 7, the Ballet Philippines office or through BP at 5511013.

Ballet Philippines “Opera” is choreographed by French dance maker Redha based on Gabriel Barredo’s acclaimed installation of the same title. The unique show seamlessly merges contemporary art and dance into a new groundbreaking production.

“Opera is a special production for lovers of contemporary art and dance, it breaks many barriers and transcends our expectations of a dance show” muses BP’s Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Morales. “We are offering this special promotion for the young art loving generation to give them a special option for Valentine’s”.

Go Everywhere with the ASUS ZenFone Go!

Here are 5 reasons why ASUS’ best value smartphone, ZenFone Go,is this season’s perfect must-have travel companion

Now, more than ever, it is undeniable that smartphones have truly become the centerpiece of our traveling lifestyle. Whether one considers himself to be an adventurous soul, an aimless wanderer, or perhaps simply an explorer-at-heart, every aspect of our travels is made even more fun with our handy smartphone there with us in every step of our journey.

While it seems that choosing the right kind of smartphone may be as challenging as planning your next travel destination, one actually need not look no further than the trailblazing ASUS ZenFone smartphone series, which since its launch last July 2014, has literally taken over the world by storm. And just like the bucket lists and itineraries we are all so accustomed in preparing for a brand new adventure, allow us to list down some of the top reasons why in particular the value-for-money ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) would be the perfect smartphone to have with you during your road trips and vacations this season.

"The Finest Hours" Non-Fiction Book Now a Compelling Film‏

While Disney Pictures’ action-adventure “The Finest Hours” is packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action sequences, it is anchored by the prevailing theme that resonates throughout the story—the strength of the human spirit.

“These young men knew exactly what they were getting into when they climbed into that tiny lifeboat,” says producer Dorothy Aufiero (“The Fighter”). “They had the courage to go out there and put others’ safety first and do something incredible, and I find that truly inspirational.”

A heroic action-thriller, Disney's “The Finest Hours” is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history in the U.S. Presented in Digital 3D, the film transports audiences to the heart of the action, creating a fully-immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale.