DepEd, Albay gear up for Palaro 2016

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the provincial government of Albay continue to gear up for the 59th Palarong Pambansa to be held at the Albay Sports and Tourism Complex, Legaspi City from April 10 to 16, 2016. This is the first time that Albay will host the week-long event that brings together the country’s most promising student-athletes.

With the theme: “Transforming Communities, Transcending Through K to 12,” DepEd aims to promote physical education and sports as an integral part of the Basic Education for holistic development of the youth to become responsible and globally competitive citizens of the country.

Over PHP 6 MILLION in Cash Prizes at the 3rd SM Bowling Millionaires Cup

The SM Bowling Millionaires Cup is back on its 3rd and most explosive season with over 6 MILLION PESOS in cash prizes to be given away. 

Following the resounding success of its past two seasons, the SM BOWLING MILLIONAIRES CUP returns for a third leg to welcome all bowlers with bigger cash rewards, more chances of winning, and a new and exciting format.

Unlike the past seasons, bowlers may play to their hearts’ content during the qualifying period to produce their best 3 sets. The top 8 bowlers of each branch will enter the monthly finals to earn points that will determine their standing in the national finals. The higher points accumulated in each monthly final, the bigger chance the bowler will have to qualify for the nationals. With 6 monthly finals and 2 qualifying divisions per final, a bowler’s top score can be beaten at any time--- no player is safe; it is any bowler’s game. 

Visita Igelsia Diaries 2016 : A New Path

Last year, I was not able to participate with the Visita Iglesia and the last post I had was way back in 2013. So I was eager to make my yearly tradition to be again part of my Holy Week reflection and prayer time. This time, I made a new path different from the usual route I have trekked in the past years. Also I have formed a personal and more intimate group of dorm mates and blogger friends to be part of the new path.

The new path is something I was quite afraid to take since it has an uncertain journey time and expectations, but the fact that I have friends with this makes it light and fun, and most likely a picture filled day.

The new route starts with a gathering at Malate Church which is also the best way to start since it is the best of both worlds, a stunning view of Manila Bay, and the solemn and historical compound of Malate Church.

REEL DEAL: Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice REVIEW

This movie has been so delayed many times that the fans almost gave up, but finally it was given a final date for it to be shown in cinemas. Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice is said to kick off the DC Cinematic Universe on a yearly roll of its characters especially the Justice League. This would be considered as "Man of Steel Part 2" as the next timeline for the new superman Henry Cavil and also a whole new "Batman Begins" with Ben Affleck taking the role of Batman.

The teasers also reveal that the movie features the appearance of Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), which made the fans happy. There was also a pre-movie special called "Dawn of the Justice League" aired on CW, the station who produced DC TV series "The Flash" and "Arrow", which revealed the movie line up as well as the introduction of other Justice League members. 

Amy Adams' Lois Lane, as Fearless as Ever in "Batman v Superman"

Five-time Academy Award-nominee Amy Adams (“American Hustle,” “Doubt,”) has built an impressive body of work, challenging herself with each new role. She now returns to play the iconic character of Lois Lane in Warner Bros. Pictures' new action-adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” She originally portrayed the role in 2013's global blockbuster “Man of Steel.”

In “Batman v Superman,” one individual who remains steadfast in the life of Clark Kent aka Superman (Henry Cavill) is girlfriend Lois Lane; their relationship is a source of comfort and acceptance for him. Cavill states, “He wants to make her happy and he wants to be as normal as possible with her. But it’s not a normal relationship—how could it be? One of them is an invulnerable alien.”

Lupita Nyong'o Lends Voice to Wolf, Raksha, in "The Jungle Book"‏

Raksha, a loving and fiercely protective mother wolf, cares deeply for all of her pups—including man-cub Mowgli (Neel Sethi), whom she adopts as one of her own when he’s abandoned in the jungle as an infant.

Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) was called on to help bring Raksha to life, in Disney's new family adventure “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film.

“We relied a little more on Kipling when it came to Raksha,” says director Jon Favreau. “The wolves have a much greater significance in his stories, which was important to me.”

“I just love my character,” says Nyong’o. “She is the protector, the eternal mother. The word Raksha actually means protection in Hindi. I felt really connected to that, wanting to protect a son that isn’t originally hers but one she’s taken for her own.

Non-Stop Breakneck Action In "Bastille Day" Starring Idris Elba And Richard Madden

From David Kanter, executive producer of “The Revenant” comes a non-stop blistering action thriller “Bastille Day” starring Idris Elba and Richard Madden set in the French capital, Paris, is a story of an unlikely pair – a reckless CIA agent and a brilliant pickpocket – who must work together to uncover and take down a conspiracy.

“Bastille Day” tracks Michael Mason (Richard Madden, “Game of Thrones”), an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself in the hands of the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar (Idris Elba, “Pacific Rim”), is a field agent on the case, who soon realizes that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale criminal conspiracy.

Going against commands, Briar recruits Michael to use his expert skills to help quickly track down the source of the corruption. As a 24-hour thrill ride ensues, the unlikely duo discovers they are both targets and must rely upon each other in order to take down a common enemy.