2016 World Mountain Bike Championship Philippine Qualifying Race Happens At Nuvali’s “Dirt Weekend”

Bike enthusiasts will definitely love the upcoming Dirt Weekend at Nuvali because it will serve as a new way to be qualified for the Olympics. With the cooridination of Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike (MTB) World Championship at the annual “Dirt Weekend” on November 6, 7 and 8 at Nuvali in Laguna will serve as the Philippine Qualifying Race.

UCI is the international governing body on sports cycling and competitive cycling events. Started in 2009, Dirt Weekend is now recognized as one of the country’s premium racing events among professional MTB riders and enthusiasts alike.

“We are honored that Nuvali is hosting this prestigious international cycling event. Biking is part of the environmentally-responsible culture that we are cultivating in Nuvali. We continuously develop programs that are attuned to the local biking community - programs that promote a healthier lifestyle by encouraging biking as a mode of transportation and recreation. Also, we would like to serve as a platform for globally competitive athletes from the Philippines to get a chance to compete in the global stage,” said John Estacio, Nuvali General Manager.

REEL DEAL: Bridges of Spies REVIEW

The cold war has been a very critical period in history, as it was just after the World War, and the nuclear technology poses as a great threat to humanity. With two key players, the United States and U.S.S.R., harnessing the information, technology and development of these weapons are damn scary. That is the premise of Bridge of Spies by Stephen Spielberg which stars Tom Hanks as James B. Donovan.

With the capture of an alleged Soviet spy, Rudolf Abel, Donavan became his attorney and eventually become a negotiator in making an exchange for an American who was captured while making espionage flight over Russia. The negotiations take place in East Berlin where another American was also caught in the conflict thus making the exchange more complicated.

Many of us would think that period films would be boring, but Bridge of Spies gave the sense of excitement, sadness, and psychological conflicts that makes a connection to the viewers. And of course, Tom Hanks and Mark Raylance did an awesome job for their respective roles. 

Jessica Chastain Embraces the Dark in "Crimson Peak"

The mysterious Lady Lucille Sharpe will do whatever it takes to protect her family’s shocking history…but not all secrets can be buried. Two-time Academy Award® nominee Jessica Chastain (“The Martian,” “Interstellar,” “Mama”) plays Lady Lucille Sharpe in Guillermo del Toro's gothic thriller “Crimson Peak” from Universal Pictures.

(Watch these featurettes on “Crimson Peak”: “Fog” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hdiN-zyBsY and “Old Meets New” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nmtebK4-c.)

Kamuning Bakery Speaheads World Pandesal Day

October 16, 2015 will be celebrated worldwide as “World Bread Day”, but here at Quezon City’s first bakery, Kamuning Bakery Cafe is celebrating it as the World Pandesal Day. 

Why World Pandesal Day?

The pandesal is the historic and unique national bread of the Philippines, it is bread eaten by the masses, middle-class and by all. The pandesal is a basic necessity of the people, like rice. The humble pandesal bread represents the people’s simple wish for liberation from hunger. Hot freshly pugon-baked pandesal also represents happiness.

So what is in store for WORLD PANDEAL DAY by Kamuning Bakery?

Family Adventure "Pan" Grosses P49.64-M in 4 Days‏

Warner Bros. Pictures’ family-oriented action fantasy “Pan” starring Hugh Jackman raided the Philippine box-office with a robust P49.64-M gross in four days since its Oct. 8 opening.  This was announced today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. (F.E.), Inc.

Claiming the biggest share of the gross receipts are SM Mall of Asia (P2.17-M), SM Megamall (P1.92-M) and Trinoma (P1.66-M).

They’re followed by the following cinemas in the Top Ten: SM North EDSA (P1.48-M), SM Southmall (P1.38-M), Glorietta 4 (P1.21-M), Greenhills Theatremall SM Cebu (P1.17-M), (P1.06-M), Bonifacio High Street (P1.00-M) and Alabang Town Center (P 874,946.)

51Talk sets Michele Gumabao as Ambassador

51Talk is the number 1 online English platform in China and the fastest growing online English Language Teaching (ELT) platform in the Philippines, is proud to welcome back Michele Gumabao as its brand ambassador.

As the 51Talk Ambassador in the Philippines, multi-awarded power spiker Michele Gumabao continues to inspire confidence and determination among the Filipino youth. Her dynamic lifestyle as an athlete, health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker motivates many young people to do more at their age-- to teach, learn, and earn. She manages her time wisely between busy schedules, showing that it’s not impossible to strike a healthy balance between work and personal life.

“I’ve always had a passion for volleyball and strive to deliver my 100% during every match. One of my other passions is teaching. I pour the same amount of energy as if I were in a match because I want to motivate my students and ensure that they learn well and to the best of their abilities,” shares Michele.

Children at the Crossroads: A Photo Exhibit

A child walking along the road of displaced families. A five year old boy in Camp Afghan by the side of his grandfather, a combatant of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces. Children praying at dawn by the side of their makeshift tents along the highway. These snapshots where captured by the lenses of the celebrated photographer, Jun De Leon, as he visited Maguindanao, days after the Mamasapano incident in January.

Entitled "Children at the Crossroads: Window to Healing in Mindanao," de Leon's photographs were put on display from October 2-4 at the Glorietta 5 Activity Center. The exhibit aims to raise awareness on the effects and impact of armed conflict in the Bangsamoro on children. It is also part of the continuing celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month held annually every September and the National Children's Month held every October.