Veteran Philippine Netters Reign Supreme at the PPTO Manila leg

It was a battle between tennis veterans at the Peugeot Philippines Tennis Open (PPTO) Manila leg last February 1-7, 2016, at the Valle Verde Country Club. Thirty-seven year-old netter Rolando Ruel, Jr. decisively defeated Patrick John Tierro with the score of 6-2, 6-1, to bag the PPTO Manila leg’s men’s singles title. Ruel is currently the Philippines’ No. 5 player, while Tierro is the Ateneo de Manila University men’s tennis team head coach and Philippines’ no. 4 netter.

Meanwhile, National University tennis team coaching staff Ronard Joven and Karl Santamaria showed the youngsters how it’s done by beating  San Beda’s Noel Damian and Davis Alano in an exciting 6-4, 7-5 match.

Fine Line Between The Living And The Dead Crossed In “THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DOOR"

“The Other Side of the Door” explores on the forbidden in Asian cultures that have existed thousands of years.  In the movie, a family lives an idyllic existence abroad until a tragic accident takes the life of their young son. The inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye.  She travels to an ancient temple, where a door serves as a mysterious portal between two worlds.  However, when she disobeys a sacred warning about never opening that door, she upsets the balance between life and death. 

MCA Artists Nominated For Multiple Awards In The Upcoming MYX Music Awards

Last February 9, the annual MYX nominations night for the music awards was held at 12 Monkey Music Hall & Pub in Makati. Artists, musicians, and celebrities gathered around to show support and celebrate this glorious event for artists alike. Meanwhile MCA Music was already on a good spot with a roster that dominated the nominations night for being nominated in different categories.

Darren Espanto was the most nominated for being included in 5 categories. He’s nominated for the following categories; Favorite Music Video (Directed by Ian Galsim), Favorite Song for “Stuck”, Favorite Artist, Favorite Male Artist, and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ. Next to Darren is The Voice Kids season 1 finalist, Juan Karlos Labajo who was nominated for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Mellow Video for “Para Sa ‘Yo” (Directed by Frank Lloyd Mamaril), and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ. Jason Dy the haranista heartthrob was nominated for Favorite New Artist. The veteran rockers Pupil is nominated for Favorite Rock Video for “Why” (Directed by Mike Talampas & Nick Santiago). Lastly on the local roster of MCA Music, rapper Ron Henley is nominated for Favorite Urban Video for “Langit” (Directed by Jasper Salimbangon).

"The Brothers Grimsby" Guns for Action in New Poster‏

“Behind Every Hero is an Embarassing Sibling.” So goes the tagline of the new poster art of Columbia Pictures' new action-comedy “The Brothers Grimsby” starring Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”) and Mark Strong (“Kingsman: The Secret Service”). Guess who's the “embarassing” brother.

Take a look at the new one-sheet art below that's just been released by the studio.

Directed by Louis Leterrier (“Now You See Me”), the screenplay is by Sacha Baron Cohen & Phil Johnston & Peter Baynham, story by Cohen and Johnston.

The film also stars Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe and Penélope Cruz.

In the film, MI6’s top assassin has a brother. Unfortunately for him, he’s an English football hooligan from the town of Grimsby.

A weekend of love at Araneta Center

Let happy hearts fly at Araneta Center! Create memories with your significant other as well as your loved ones by celebrating Valentine’s weekend with us on February 12-14, 2016!

Feel the love and romance as musicians serenade you while wandering around Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and Shopwise Arcade, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m during the three-day celebration.

Music and love will fill the air while watching your favorite acoustic bands perform at Farmers Plaza Activity Area (3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.), Gateway Mall Activity Area (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and Ali Mall food strip (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) during the three-day Valentine fest.

New "Ghostbusters" Images Show Cast Up Close‏

Columbia Pictures has just released new cast images from its highly anticipated “Ghostbusters” reboot, giving fans their first look of Chris Hemsworth in-character as the Ghostbusters' secretary. This was quickly followed by the rollout of new photos of the main cast – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.

Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, “Ghostbusters” is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal fighting elements that made the original franchise so beloved with a cast of new characters, played by the funniest actors working today. Get ready to watch them save the world this summer!

Michele Gumabao, Cherry Macatangay join Adamson Lady Falcons’ coaching staff

Adamson University (AdU) ignites its competitive spirit with the appointment of seasoned volleyball players Cherry Macatangay and Michele Gumabao as assistant coaches of the AdU Lady Falcons.

Cherry Macatangay is a multi-titled volleyball player and former member of the Adamson Lady Falcons. She has received several accolades in both local and international arenas, including the Shakey’s V League 2005-2006 MVP Award and the league’s Best Scorer of its 2004-2005 2nd Conference, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 2nd Conference. On top of this, she was also a consistent player of the Philippine Women’s National Volleyball team that was sent to compete in the Southeast Asian Games and brought home silver and bronze medals in 1995, 2001, 2003, and 2005.

"Miracles from Heaven" Sends New Poster‏

Columbia Pictures has just shared a new poster art for its faith-affirming, inspirational drama “Miracles from Heaven” starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah.

“Miracles from Heaven” is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution.

After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

The film is directed by Patricia Riggen, from a screenplay by Randy Brown based on the book by Christy Beam.

Opening across the Philippines in March 2016, “Miracles from Heaven” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

REEL DEAL: Deadpool REVIEW

It has been written in destiny that Ryan Reynolds will play the iconic loud-mouth mercenary that has revolutionized the Marvel comic universe with DEADPOOL. However, the first incarnation of Wade Wilson was not liked by many of its critics, Ryan was not also loved when he became The Green Lantern Hal Jordan. It took years and another leap of faith to redeem the character and Reynolds himself to really show who Deadpool really was.

The spin-off film first came, pun intended, in a form of short trailers with bad and naughty jokes and sexual innuendos that comic fans would say, "Yep, that is Deadpool." As he shows up in the red suit, fan just went wild offline and online.

Now that the film is set to be shown near Valentine's Day, earlier here in the Philippines, it has been one of the moat awaited movies of 2016. The movie also gained grown with short features like for Australia Day and even partnered with NGOs for Testicular and Breast Cancer awareness with an interesting hashtag #TouchYourselfTonight.

Direct Selling as a Gen Y’s Tool for Empowerment

1.8 B people globally, out of the 7M people belong to the Generation Y or the millennials, who are coincidentally, the largest generation alive today. They are highly influential, affecting each other’s’ and their seniors’ purchasing decisions. In 2018, they are projected to outpace the Baby boomer’s earnings (www.millenialweek.com).

Millennials, being the first digital natives, are very much aware of the endless possibilities that today’s hyper connected, technologically advanced world has to offer. They consume the internet and most especially, social media voraciously and so, they pose endless questions like “How can I earn enough to buy the things I want, and visit the places I want?” “Why do I still need to go to an office and punch a clock?” “Or better yet, why can’t I work from home?” “Which of today’s companies would be interested in a cleaner, safer planet, not just profits?” These are questions that many from the Generation Y or the so called Millennials, are looking to answer and achieve, day in and out.