Juan Minute Spotlight: Mga Basang Sisiw

Back in the 80's there was this movie about abused children by their stepmother, Mga Basang Sisiw became a classic in pinoy movie which moved many hearts and also brought heavy drama by amazing child actors and actresses. Now the modern incarnation of the movie is relived on GMA Afternoon Prime. Check out out exclusive interview of the cast behind this heavy drama in the afternoon block featuring Maxene Magalona, Bianca Umali and Renz Valerio.

Mga Basang Sisiw is a Filipino drama television series developed by Dode Cruz and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on June 3. replacing Unforgettable on the networks coverted Afternoon Prime block, and on June 5, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series is inspired on Agustin dela Cruz's Classic Filipino film on the same title and topbilled by Lani Mercado, Raymond Bagatsing, Gardo Versoza, Maxene Magalona, Mike Tan and featuring Renz Valerio, Bianca Umali, Kimberly Faye, Hershey Garcia, and Miko Zarsadias in tne titular characters. The show is produced by Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan and directed by Ricky Davao.

MILO, DepEd poised to reach 34,200 advocacy mark

Help Give Shoes advocacy encourages marathoners to run for a noble cause 

 Now on its 37th year of staging, the National MILO Marathon is geared towards providing an athletic platform for elite and aspiring runners that embodies Filipino camaraderie. The country’s most prestigious leg race calls on local athletes to lace up once again and join in raising 10,000 more pairs of shoes for public school children across the country through the Help Give Shoes Advocacy. Since 2010, MILO has delivered 24,200 pairs to young champions and is poised to hit the 34,200 mark at the end of the season.  

National Geographic Channel examines Lance Armstrong’s cycling deceit

Millions of sports fans around the world were devastated in January 2013 to hear their hero, cyclist Lance Armstrong—once considered a seven-time Tour de France winner—admit that he had taken performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. National Geographic Channel attempts to shed light on the dark secrets of Lance Armstrong by recounting the steps that led him to the spotlight on the global cycling stage and the sinister decisions he made that sent his reputation as the world’s greatest cyclist crashing down.

MUSIC LYF: Sponge Cola headlines Maximum Capacity Concert

Diamond recording band Sponge Cola celebrates their 13-year-old in the local music industry with a major concert bille Maximum Capacity this July 19, 8pm, at the Music Museum.

Expect the biggest hits of Sponge Cola to be performed during the concert.

"Aside from being a celebration of our 13 years in the business, Maximum Capacity is also our way of giving thanks to everyone who have generously supported us through the years through our music," says frontman Yael Yuzon. "It will be one  fun night of Sponge Cola music."

To make Maximum Capacity even more exciting, OPM's sweetheart Zia Quizon and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano has agreed to be part of the celebration.

Ignite Dance Manila Making Waves Here And Abroad

In celebration of Manila day SM City Manila had its yearly sale but that day was also perfect time to see the Ignite Dance perform in public as most of them was fresh from their international competition in Hong Kong. They competed at the "Asian highschoolers hiphop championship" and made it  to the grand finals.

They were also busy with the summer workshops for various kinds of dance as well as teaching the young and old. Ignite Dance Manila has went beyond that other Philippine dance groups has never done before.

Monsters University Fair at TriNoma

Giordano Philippines is inviting everyone to get a taste of what it’s like to participate in Monsters University’s Freshman Fair when it opens its wrought iron gates this week.

Experience being in the world’s best scare university, don Mike Wazikowski’s shoes and attend Giordano’s Monsters University Fair on June 29-30 at the TriNoma Activity Center. 

Giordano also has a lineup of Monsters University merchandise available in the booth.

Fun and freebies await you. Monsters University is now showing in theaters! No tuition fee required! Entrance is free for all! Play physical, mental, and a whole lot of fun! You can also have your face and skin painted and have pictures with the monsters in the Activity Area.

Tenisha and 1 World at Seventh HIGH

Seventh HIGH, Manila’s premiere boutique nightspot, takes you above and beyond your typical nightlife experience. Known to host the hottest events and sought-after parties that cater to a range of markets, from young professionals to esteemed socialites, Seventh HIGH elevates your usual evening leisure making each visit an experience to remember. This is why we are hosting not just one, but TWO back to back international events to welcome July 2013 with a bang.

This 3rd quarter of 2013, Seventh HIGH will be partnering with 1 Music Festival (http://1worldmusicfestival.com/), the biggest music event to happen in Singapore this year that aims to bring together some of the world’s best nightlife acts. The event will take place at the Marina Barrage, Singapore during the Gran Prix season on September 20 & 21, 2013.

In line with this, Seventh HIGH has been given the privilege to host the pre-party of 1 Music Festival in the Philippines on July 5, 2013. Two foreign DJs - Nicole Chen from and DJ Scotto will be performing at The Club of 7thHIGH, ensuring a night of international clubbing and world-class entertainment.