Pursuing its objective of driving Philippine social development by fostering the youth and the culture of excellence through education, the Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) recently inked a partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Research and Endowment Foundation to construct a building that elevates health education in the country.
Named in honor of the late SM Founder, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall of UST will rise on the main campus in Manila to respond to the needs of digital medical education.
The Hall will feature technologically advanced facilities and equipment that complement UST’s teaching, learning, and research practices. Focused on interdisciplinary collaboration in medical studies, it will also house the simulation and research facility of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS).
Paragons with passion
Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Rector of UST, thanked the Sy family as they work together to provide the best education to future physicians and increase UST’s research productivity to fill the gaps where communities are disadvantaged.
“Your family consists of industry leaders who have visions for the Filipino community. Your choice to support this endeavor of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is a significant stamp of approval to the work and tradition of this medical institution,” Fr. Ang said in a letter to the Sy family.
“Your family’s Patriarch, Henry Sy, Sr., had principles in life that we, as an institution, give our best to also follow. We aim to lead as paragons with passion, integrity, far-reaching and optimistic vision, sensible priorities, and discipline. At the core of this is a deep sense of charity for God, the church, and the nation,” Fr. Ang added.
UST’s future Henry Sy, Sr. Hall
Rising as an intellectual hub for future physicians, the building has a dedicated floor for the Faculties of Medicine and Surgery Research Center and the Medicine and Surgery Graduate Programs and Ethics Review Board. Here, medical education research and various medical-related specialty research will be reviewed and conducted.
The building will include specialized centers, rooms, and laboratories, such as Medical Simulation Centers and Care Ultrasound Institute, and Otorhinolaryngology Laboratory. These will be equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology to develop medical students’ competencies in multiple simulated healthcare settings crossing the human lifespan.
The HSFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization inspired by SM founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s desire to aid educational institutions to drive Philippine social development.Its projects are undertaken in partnership with the SM group and its foundations to honor the SM founder by supporting educational institutions in promoting academic excellence as a key to a brighter future for the youth. Through the years, the foundation established and supported several academic infrastructures, such as the Henry Sy Sr. Primary School Building in Xavier School, Nuvali Laguna; Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center in Miriam College, Quezon City; NU Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna; NU Nazareth School in Manila; and a Henry Sy Sr. Hall each at Immaculate Conception Academy, San Juan City, and Assumption College.
Leaders of Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), led by the Sy family (L-R: Harley Sy, Hans Sy, Elizabeth Sy, Debbie Sy, Tessie Sy, Henry Sy Jr, Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal (extreme right)) , formalize its partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (L-R: UST Rector Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Domingo, Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP, Fr. Maximo Gatela, OP)
Thumbs up! Leaders of the Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI) and the University of Sto Tomas during the Henry Sy Sr. Hall partnership signing.
Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the upcoming Henry Sy., Sr. Hall in UST is envisioned to propel the health education of future physicians in the country.
It’s all systems go as the Philippine Movie Press Club, Inc. (PMPC) gears up for the 38th Star Awards for Movies to be held in early 2023.
Founded in the late 1960s, PMPC is considered to be the pioneering group of entertainment media in the country. It is a professional group of active entertainment columnists, editors, writers, and bloggers/vloggers.
The PMPC Star Awards is known for its sophistication and artistry. The 38th Star Awards for Movies is expected to be a rebirth — of a grand tribute to the local movie industry, the
filmmakers, workers, and performers — as well as for the PMPC for keeping the industry alive and well during those bleak times who championed both mainstream and independently-produced films shown and streamed in 2021.
Truly a milestone year at 38, PMPC PMPC intends to bring back the glamour and glitz of the showbiz celebration. A special presentation is devoted to honoring two industry icons: Ms. Helen Gamboa for the Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award, and Director Chito Roño for the
Ulirang Alagad ng Pelikula sa Likod ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award.
This awards night is headed by PMPC President Fernan de Guzman as overall chair together with the 2022 officers and board of directors. Current PMPC Secretary Mell Navarro is the chairman of the 38th Star Awards for Movies together with PMPC Treasurer Lourdes Fabian as co-chairman.
Here is the official list of nominees for the 38th Star Awards for Movies:
MOVIE OF THE YEAR
• “Big Night!” (Cignal Entertainment, Quantum Films, IdeaFirst Company, October Train Films) • “Deception” (Viva Films and Borracho Film Productions) • “Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw” (Heaven’s Best Entertainment) • “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” (Black Sheep, iWantTFC, Globe Studios, Cinematografica, planc., Quantum Films, CMB Films, House on Fire, AAND Company, KawanKawan Media, Weydemann Bros.) • “My Amanda” (Spring Films and AWOO) • “On The Job 2: The Missing 8” (Reality MM Studios, Globe Studios, HBO Asia Originals) • “Resbak” (Cignal Entertainment and Center Stage Productions)
MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
• Alessandra De Rossi (My Amanda) • Louie Ignacio (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Joel Lamangan (Deception) • Jun Robles Lana (Big Night!) • Carlo Francisco Manatad (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Erik Matti (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Brillante Mendoza (Resbak)
INDIE MOVIE OF THE YEAR
• “A Far Away Land” (Mavx Productions) • “Arisaka” (Ten17P Films) • “Gensan Punch” (Center Stage Productions and Gentle Underground Monkeys) • “Historia Ni Ha” (Sine Olivia Pilipinas) • “Katips” (PhilStagers Films) • “Lockdown” (For The Love of Art Films) • “Nelia” (A and Q Production Films, Inc.)
INDIE MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
• Lav Diaz (Historia Ni Ha) • Lester Dimaranan (Nelia) • Joel Lamangan (Lockdown) • Brillante Mendoza (Gensan Punch) • Mikhail Red (Arisaka) • Vince Tañada (Katips) • Veronica Velasco (A Far Away Land)
MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
• Claudine Barretto (Deception) • Sharon Cuneta (Revirginized) • Rita Daniela (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Alessandra De Rossi (My Amanda) • Sunshine Dizon (Versus) • Janine Gutierrez (Dito At Doon) • Angelica Panganiban (Love Or Money) • Yassi Pressman (More Than Blue) • Maja Salvador (Arisaka) • Charo Santos-Concio (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)
MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
• John Arcilla (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Christian Bables (Big Night!) • John Lloyd Cruz (Historia Ni Ha) • Dingdong Dantes (A Hard Day) • Paolo Gumabao (Lockdown) • Daniel Padilla (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Piolo Pascual (My Amanda) • JC Santos (More Than Blue) • Vince Tañada (Katips) • Dennis Trillo (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 )
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
• Janice De Belen (Big Night!) • Dolly De Leon (Historia Ni Ha) • Lotlot De Leon (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Eugene Domingo (Big Night!) • Dexter Doria (Memories Of Forgetting) • Ina Feleo (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Chanda Romero (Deception) • Ruby Ruiz (Lockdown)
MOVIE SUPPORTING ACTOR OF THE YEAR
• John Arcilla (A Hard Day) • Mon Confiado (Arisaka) • Ricky Davao (Big Night!) • Christopher De Leon (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Ronnie Lazaro (Gensan Punch) • Khalil Ramos (Resbak) • Johnrey Rivas (Katips) • Dante Rivero (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 )
NEW MOVIE ACTRESS OF THE YEAR
• Andi Abaya (Caught In The Act) • Cloe Barreto (Silab) • Jhassy Busran (Caught In The Act) • Quinn Carillo (Silab) • Angeli Khang (Mahjong Nights) • Nicole Laurel Asensio (Katips) • AJ Raval (Death Of A Girlfriend) • Rans Rifol (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon)
NEW MOVIE ACTOR OF THE YEAR
• JC Alcantara (Hello Stranger, The Movie) • Sean De Guzman (Anak Ng Macho Dancer) • Joaquin Domagoso (Caught In The Act) • Marco Gomez (Silab)
• Rob Gomez (A Girl And A Guy)
– Miggy Jimenez (Gameboys, The Movie)
• Patrick Quiroz (Hello Stranger, The Movie) • Kyle Velino (Gameboys, The Movie)
CHILD PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
• Prinz Red Casiple (Silab) • Yñigo Delen (Rabid, “HM” episode) • Lhian Gimeno (A Hard Day) • Ella Ilano (The Housemaid) • Jilliane Suen (Versus)
MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR
• The cast of “A Hard Day” • The cast of “Big Night!” • The cast of “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” • The cast of “More Than Blue” • The cast of “My Husband, My Lover” • The cast of “On The Job 2: The Missing 8” • The cast of “Resbak”
INDIE MOVIE ENSEMBLE ACTING OF THE YEAR
• The cast of “A Far Away Land” • The cast of “Arisaka” • The cast of “Gameboys, The Movie” • The cast of “Historia Ni Ha” • The cast of “Katips” • The cast of “Lockdown” • The cast of “Versus”
SHORT MOVIE OF THE YEAR
• “Bakit Ako Sinusundan Ng Buwan?” (Sinehalaga, NCCA, Negros Cultural Foundation, Red Room Media Productions) • “Black Rainbow” (Sinehalaga, NCCA, Negros Cultural Foundation, Uncle Scott Global Productions) • “Dayas” (Sine Cordillera Films and Be Unrivaled Productions) • “Hadlok” (Sinehalaga, NCCA, Negros Cultural Foundation, Pelikula Productions) • “I Get So Sad Sometimes” (QCinema, Project 8 Projects, Blackout Studios, and Quezon City Film Development Commission) • “Kids On Fire” (Screen Asia) • “Lorna” (Sinehalaga, NCCA, Negros Cultural Foundation, All Blacks Media) • “Pugon” (Rems Films) • “The Dust In Your Place” (Cutaway Productions)
SHORT MOVIE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
• Zig Dulay (Black Rainbow) • Noel Escondo (Lorna) • Jianlin Floresca (Dayas) • Ralston Jover (Hadlok) • Richard Soriano Legaspi (Bakit Ako Sinusundan Ng Buwan?) • Kyle Nieva (Kids On Fire) • David Olson (The Dust In Your Place) • Trishtan Perez (I Get So Sad Sometimes) • Gabby Ramos (Pugon)
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES (Mainstream and Indie Films)
MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
• Giancarlo Abrahan, Carlo Francisco Manatad, Jeremie Dubois (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Alessandra De Rossi (My Amanda) • Troy Espiritu (Resbak) • Easy Ferrer (Deception) • Jun Robles Lana (Big Night!) • Acy Ramos and Rich Mangubat-Lunasco (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Michiko Yamamoto (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 )
MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
• Neil Derrick Bion (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Neil Derrick Bion (Rabid: Kami Lang Ba Ang Pwedeng Malasin?) • Teck Siang Lim (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Carlo Canlas Mendoza (Big Night!) • Carlos Montaño Jr. (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Joshua Reyles (Resbak) • Boy Yñiguez (My Amanda)
MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
• Joyce Bernal and Renard Torres (My Amanda) • Vanessa De Leon (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Diego Marx Dobles (Resbak) • Benjo Ferrer (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Jay Halili (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Marya Ignacio (Love Or Money) • Benjamin Tolentino (Big Night!)
MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
• Whammy Alcazaren (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Jay Custodio (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Marxie Maolen Fadul (Big Night!) • Paul Infante (My Amanda) • Dante Mendoza (Resbak) • Ericson Navarro (Revirginized) • Roma Regala and Michael Español (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 )
MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
• Teresa Barrozo (Big Night!) • Diwa De Leon (Resbak) • Von De Guzman (Deception) • Andrew Florentino (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Dek Margaja (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Erwin Romulo, Malek Lopez, Arvin Nogueras (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • The Storyteller Project (My Amanda)
MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
• Lamberto Casas Jr. and Pietro Marco Javier (Rabid: Kami Lang Ba Ang Pwedeng Malasin?) • Corinne De San Jose (On The Job 2: The Missing 8 ) • Jedd Dumaguina (Resbak) • Roman Dymny (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) • Allen Roy Santos (My Amanda) • Alex Tomboc and Aian Caro (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Immanuel Verona (Big Night!)
MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
• “Deception” — performed by Nicole Omillo, composed by Ferdie Topacio, arranged by Ricky Gonzales (“Deception”)
• “Ito Ang Resbak” — performed and composed by Rusty Loayon, arranged by Diwa De Leon (“Resbak”)
• “Maghihintay” — performed and composed by Marion Aunor, arranged by Cool Cat Ash (“More Than Blue”)
• “Umulan Man O Umaraw” — performed by Rita Daniela, composed by Louie Ignacio, arranged by Bobby Velasco (“Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw”)
INDIE MOVIE SCREENWRITER OF THE YEAR
• Honee Alipio (Gensan Punch) • Lav Diaz (Historia Ni Ha) • Troy Espiritu (Lockdown) • Ralston Jover (Versus) • Anton Santamaria (Arisaka) • Vince Tañada (Katips) • Veronica Velasco and Jinky Laurel (A Far Away Land)
INDIE MOVIE CINEMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
• Manuel Abanto (Katips) • Mycko David (Arisaka) • Lav Diaz (Historia Ni Ha) • Gilbert Obispo and Journalie Payonan (Lockdown) • Marvin Reyes (A Far Away Land) • Joshua Reyles (Gensan Punch) • Arvin Viola, Nix Bagaoisan, Onin Estrella, Kent Rustlee Flores, Manuel Garcellano (Memories Of Forgetting)
INDIE MOVIE EDITOR OF THE YEAR
• Armando Lao, Peter Arian Vito, Ysabelle Denoga (Gensan Punch) • Gilbert Obispo (Lockdown) • Nikolas Red (Arisaka) • Mark Jason Sugcang (Katips) • Benjamin Tolentino (Gameboys, The Movie) • Noah Tonga (A Far Away Land) • Renard Torres (Dito At Doon)
INDIE MOVIE PRODUCTION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
• Jay Custodio (Lockdown) • Jay Custodio (Silab) • Lav Diaz (Historia Ni Ha) • Eero Yves Francisco (Arisaka) • Erik Manalo (A Far Away Land) • Dante Mendoza (Gensan Punch) • Roland Rubenecia (Katips)
INDIE MOVIE MUSICAL SCORER OF THE YEAR
• Pipo Cifra (Katips) • Von De Guzman (Nelia) • Diwa De Leon (Gensan Punch) • Jessie Lasaten (A Far Away Land) • Myka Magsaysay-Sigua and Paul Sigua (Arisaka) • Jerrold Tarog (Dito At Doon) • Emerzon Texon (Gameboys, The Movie)
INDIE MOVIE SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
• Cecil Buban (Historia Ni Ha) • Sergei Groshev (A Far Away Land) • Albert Michael Idioma (Gensan Punch) • Christopher Mendoza (Nelia) • Dondon Mendoza (Katips) • Fatima Nerikka Salim and Immanuel Verona (Arisaka) • Roy Santos (Gameboys, The Movie)
INDIE MOVIE THEME SONG OF THE YEAR
• “Sa Gitna Ng Gulo” — performed by Jerome Ponce, Nicole Laurel Asensio, Vince Tañada, Adelle Ibarrientos, Joshua Bulot, Vean Olmedo, Johnrey Rivas, and Carla Lim; lyrics by Vince Tañada, composed by Pipo Cifra (“Katips”)
• “Sa Susunod Na Ikot Ng Mundo” — performed by Kris Lawrence, with saxophone solo by Nicole Reluya, composed and arranged by Von De Guzman (“Nelia”)
• “Sigaw” — performed by Joshua Ronett, composed by Emerzon Texon and Elmer Gatchalian, arranged by Emerzon Texon (“Gameboys, The Movie”)
• “Sundan Mo” — performed and composed by Ron Solis, arranged by Jonathan Manalo (“Lockdown”)
• “Tanging Hiling” — performed by Andi Abaya, music and lyrics by Henry Ong, arranged by Alvin Barcelona, Jeric Mison, and Mike Nuez (“Caught In The Act”)
S P E C I A L A W A R D S:
Nora Aunor Ulirang Artista Lifetime Achievement Award — MS. HELEN GAMBOA
Ulirang Alagad Ng Pelikula Sa Likod Ng Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award — Director CHITO ROÑO
DARLING OF THE PRESS Nominees
• Gretchen Barretto • Christian Bautista • Mayor Joy Belmonte • Liza Diño-Seguerra • Niño Muhlach • Piolo Pascual • Alden Richards • Alfred Vargas
MOVIE LOVETEAM OF THE YEAR
• Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano (Love Is Color Blind) • Ken Chan and Rita Daniela (Huling Ulan Sa Tag-Araw) • Jeremiah Lisbo and Kaori Oinuma (Love At First Stream) • Andi Abaya and Joaquin Domagoso (Caught In The Act) • JC Santos and Yassi Pressman (More Than Blue) • Paolo Contis and Yen Santos (A Far Away Land) • JC Santos and Janine Gutierrez (Dito At Doon)
This November, Vivamax’s most bankable and premier actresses AJ Raval and Angeli Khang star together for a Vivamax Original Movie that will surely leave their avid subscribers wanting more. Watch out for US x HER this November 25, 2022, streaming exclusively on Vivamax.
Us x Her is a story of three people living a messed up and complicated life because of their choices. A story about an unhappy wife, an obsessed mistress, and an unfaithful husband.
A millennial couple’s marriage struggles after both face an existential crisis. Mari (AJ Raval), a woman in her late 20s, regrets putting off her promising career for love and now wonders what could have been. Meanwhile, her husband, Dave (Kiko Estrada), handsome, manly, and certified eye candy, gets himself into a sexcapade with other women.
Their already troubled relationship is now bound for doom when Lila (Angeli Khang) enters the picture, a beautiful young woman obsessed with Dave, willing to be a mistress and do anything to win his affection.
Lila then plots a scheme to befriend Mari to bring chaos to the couple, but her plan backfires as she and Mari start to have a real connection and fall for each other. A modern-day love story that will make you see how love can change a person. Will Lila still pursue Dave? Or she’d choose this new-found feeling with Mari?
Joining as one of the lead stars and AJ Raval and Angeli Khang’s leading man for the movie is hunk young actor – Kiko Estrada. Kiko and AJ also recently starred together in Sitio Diablo.
Us x Her is a film by Jules Katanyag, making it his first Vivamax Original Movie. A seasoned screenwriter and an up-and-coming director for numerous films and TV series, he bagged his first writer-director award after winning the Special Jury Prize in the 2016 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival.
A story about finding one’s self and knowing the deeper meaning of true love. A story that is relatable for you and me, a story about US X HER, streaming exclusively on Vivamax this November 25, 2022
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A heart-moving story directed by HJCP and produced by Masaya Studio Inc.
Embark on an emotional rollercoaster ride as former child star-turned-comedian Buboy Villar stars in “Ang Kwento ni Makoy,” a film directed by Direk HJCP and produced by Masaya Studio Inc. Opening in cinemas nationwide on December 7, 2022, “Ang Kwento ni Makoy” highlights the story of an optimistic and compassionate nurse who is eager to lend a helping hand despite the struggles brought by the surge of the coronavirus.
Shot during the surge of the pandemic, the film comes from the point of view of a writer diagnosed with COVID-19, Ched Herrera (portrayed by Bella Thompson), who meets the outgoing Makoy (Buboy Villar), her father’s requested private nurse. Ched and Makoy eventually become friends, but they have different perspectives in life. Ched believes that “one needs to put oneself first more than anyone,” which greatly contrasts with Makoy who has lived his whole life in service of others. With their clashing opinions, Makoy is determined to change Ched’s perspective before she leaves the hospital. Will he be able to change her mind or would it all be in vain?
“The pandemic had a huge impact on our lives. During the lockdown, everyone was looking for that beacon of hope to continue moving forward. The main character, Makoy, embodies that and, through him, we are reassured that no matter what trials we live through, everything will eventually fall into place,” director HJCP shared.
Witness a different side of Buboy Villar in his latest comedy-drama, “Ang Kwento ni Makoy,” opening in cinemas nationwide this December 7. For more information, like and follow the official Facebook page of Ang Kwento ni Makoy at https://www.facebook.com/KuwentoniMakoy or visit Masaya Studio’s official website at www.masayastudio.com.
If you fell for the cute antics of Kevin McCallister ( Macaulay Culkin ) in the 1990 holiday classic , ” Home Alone , ” you will also grow fond of Daphne in an equally fun , yet magical film , ” A Mermaid for Christmas , ” that opens in theaters on December 7 .
The flapping difference , though , is that Daphne has a large tail fin ! See how the lovely actress , Jessica Morris as mermaid Daphne , brings forth warmth , love and hope in this whimsical holiday offering of WFL Productions and released by Lenaz Film Production .
” A Mermaid for Christmas ” also showcases the wholesome family – friendly performances of Daytime Emmy® nominated and award – winning actor and producer Kyle Lowder as Travis Hunter , Kathleen Gati as Connie Hunter and Arianne Zucker as Tiffany Devereaux , with Sheree J. Wilson as Theodora and Chadwick Armstrong as Beau Hunter . Filipino – American Arsy Grindulo , Jr. is the executive producer of ” A Mermaid for Christmas , ” with Tess Reyes and Imelda Napa as producers . Filled with humor and a touch of magic , ” A Mermaid for Christmas ” was written and directed by Michael Caruso . The film combines classic Christmas themes with an escapist fantasy element only a mermaid can provide . Jessica Morris starred in Lifetime TV’s hit film , ” The Wrong Teacher . ” She also had guest starring roles in popular primetime shows including Fox’s ” Rosewood ” and TNT’s ( Turner Network Television ) ” Perception . ” She recently reappeared in episodes of Freedom’s ” Party of Five ” remake and will soon be seen in ” The Upshaws ” on Netflix .
Leading man Kyle Lowder started his career more than two decades ago when he was cast in the role of Brady Black on the NBC soap opera , ” Days of Our Lives , ” where he stayed or until 2005. He went on to play Rick Forrester in ” The Bold and the Beautiful , ” from 2007 to 2011. Most recently , Kyle returned to ” Days of Our Lives ” in a contract role .
The stars of Cignal Entertainment’s programs on TV5 extended their all-out gratitude for the overwhelming support of Kapatid viewers via the successful showbiz caravan held in Starmall San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan from November 17 to 19. Powered by CignalPlay and Sulit TV, the Cignal Entertainment Showbiz Caravan highlighted upcoming finales of the comedy programs “Oh My Korona” and “Kalye Kweens,” the movieserye “Suntok Sa Buwan,” and the grand finals of the bidaoke kantawanan ng bayan “Sing Galing” and “Sing Galing Kids.”
The spectacular event featured live performances from Elijah Canlas, Paulo Angeles, and Awra Briguela of “Suntok sa Buwan;” Alma Moreno, Marissa Sanchez, and Giselle Sanchez of “Kalye Kweens;” Pooh, Queenay, and Jessie Salvador of “Oh My Korona;” Randy Santiago, K Brosas, Mari Mar, Singtokers Gab, Daniel, and Zendee of “Sing Galing.”
Mallgoers enjoyed a Pasko-Oke Celebrity Bazaar that showcased pre-loved items from the celebrities such as K Brosas. A portion of the earnings was donated to the Kids of National Children’s Hospital and to baby Aaron who is a 7-year-old patient with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Aside from the festive activities, guests were able to win awesome prizes from Cignal and event presentor Brilliant Skin Essentials.
The success of the showbiz caravan definitely proved the immense support that Kapatid viewers have for Cignal Entertainment’s shows on TV5. Don’t miss the much-awaited finale of the sitcom “Oh My Korona” on November 26, the grand finals of “Sing Galing Kids” and “Sing Galings” on December 3 and December 10, the tear-jerking ending of the movieserye “Suntok Sa Buwan” on December 8, and the conclusion to the bardagulans in “Kalye Kweens” on December 24. Watch and re-watch these shows on CignalPlay – just download the app for FREE and register to get started (open for all PH subscribers).
The world is our runway. To be able to walk with grace and beauty, one must be clothed with confidence and strength to face every challenge the world has to offer. In doing so, the power it takes to be fearless in taking on the world is something that has to be done with all the will-power one could gather, including the confidence in being beautiful as you really are.
As Miss World 2013, Megan Young has been a catalyst of women empowerment through championing beauty with a purpose movement. In one of her Instagram posts, she said “I want to feel empowered with or without makeup and not be hard on myself”. On a random day, Megan Young was casually strolling along and discovered the products of Megan Beauty, and to share it with others, she featured it in her vlog. The brand caught her interest because it was in her namesake. She had bought a peel off mask, eye gel patch, and facial foam wash. Megan had the heart to share the products she bought as she thought it was really effective and had done the job right. Later on after posting the said video, Lifestrong Marketing Inc., the company behind Megan Beauty, chanced upon Megan’s vlog and figured she could be the new face of the brand. As a result, a lunch date was set and that’s when they got to know her better which proved sealing the deal was the right choice. Hence, Megan Young was made the new and freshest brand ambassadress of Megan Beauty.
The reason why Megan Young is the ideal representation for Megan Beauty is because of how she fits just right with the brand. Megan Young, as most of us know, is the first ever Filipina crowned as Miss World year 2013. Aside from being a beauty queen, she is a model, television presenter, host, vlogger, a diehard gamer, and a loving wife to long-time beau Mikael Daez.
Megan Young continuously lives up to the prestige that bears her name. As the newest brand ambassadress of Megan Beauty, she is now here to not just empower women from the inside out by making them feel beautiful, but also to embody confidence and be clothed with nothing but love of self-care. Megan once stated, “I always tell girls that I meet na as much as it’s great to become someone, make sure that your goal is to be the best you.” Undeniably, the beauty queen never ceases to inspire people of all ages with her wit and passion.
IN PHOTO: Margaret Lee, Megan Young and Lance Lee.
Megan Beauty is a personal and beauty care product promoting Filipina beauty since 2009. It is known for being budget-friendly and easy-to-use without compromising the quality and effectiveness in achieving your desired Filipina beauty goal.
Furthermore, the products of Megan Beauty promotes not of changing one’s look to feel as pretty as one aims to be, but to enhance what one already has. Merging beauty and confidence is what Megan Beauty’s next campaign is, through #MeganBeautyWorld– it is a fusion of helping women realize that with Megan Beauty all Filipinas are beautiful, and showcasing that inner beauty as they take on the world by heart. This aims to empower all women, and the women at heart, in reminding that everyone is beautiful in their natural element; no more, no less.
We are all already beautiful, we just need the courage to realize it.
The International Film Industry Conference (IFIC), an international platform hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) geared towards bringing together international and local industry professionals to share and discuss the latest trends, developments, and cooperation opportunities, will be holding its sixth edition in hybrid format from November 18 to 20 at Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Quezon City and online via Zoom and Facebook. This year’s IFIC is in partnership with QCinema International Film Festival and Full Circle Lab – Philippines, a capacity-building program from the partnership of FDCP and Tatino Films. IFIC will feature six free public sessions, three masterclasses, and a workshop series. This year’s IFIC will offer free public sessions on documentary filmmaking, global trends on film distribution and exhibition, incentives and grants for Filipino filmmakers, and funding opportunities. As IFIC continues to promote regional and international synergy in the filmmaking industry, the IFIC public sessions for this edition will include a roundtable discussion with the ASEAN-Republic of Korea film commissions and agencies on accessing global opportunities for the Southeast Asian Film Industry and a session on international co-production in Asia. The masterclasses in IFIC are recommended for film industry professionals and enthusiasts who would like to gain more knowledge on specific topics namely co-production with other countries, models of film distribution, and marketing films in the global market. Registration fee for one masterclass is PHP 1000 or USD 17, while a package of all three masterclasses is PHP 2,500 or USD 42. The workshop series on dossier-making and pitching is exclusive to the FDCP’s selected CreatePH grantees. Interested participants to the free public sessions and masterclasses for both online and onsite events are required to register at the IFIC website. Log on to fdcp.ph/ific to secure a slot to the country’s premiere film industry event. Registration is open until November 14, 2022. For more information and updates on IFIC 2022, visit their official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/IFICPHofficial.
Lineup of Activities for IFIC 2022: Day 1 – November 18, 2022 (Friday) ● Keynote Address: Addressing the Philippine Film Industry 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Speaker: Chair Tirso Cruz III | Chairperson and CEO, Film Development Council of the Philippines With cinemas opening their doors as the pandemic eases, developments in the status of the film industry have been positive. This keynote address from FDCP’s Chairperson and CEO addresses this rapid development and lays out how the Agency will support the Philippine film industry in the years to come. ● Session 1: Power in Storytelling: Creating and Funding Impactful Documentary Films 1:45 PM – 2:55 PM The complete set of speakers will be announced soon. Creating an impactful film that transcends its narratives to a wider audience is a challenge in itself but securing funding for a documentary film is a different feat. From a country with diverse meaningful stories, Philippine documentary filmmaking has been thriving despite these challenges through the years. In this panel session, we learn directly from experts how filmmakers can further elevate their knowledge of documentary filmmaking and collaborations that can help their projects further. ● Session 2: Let’s Create Together: Funding and Incentive Opportunities for Filipino Filmmakers 3:10 PM – 4:20 PM Panelists: FDCP/FilmPhilippines Representative Wilfredo Manalang | Producer, Blue Room (CreatePH Grantee) Bianca Balbuena | Producer, Nocebo (FilmPhilippines Grantee) Jun Juban | Producer, Survivor Philippines (FilmPhilippines Grantee) Agathe Vinson | Consultant, Film Development Council of the Philippines Moderator: Madonna Tarrayo | President and CEO, Unitel Productions, Inc./Straight Shooters Media
With the goal to support more Filipino film projects and collaborations, the FDCP initiated CreatePH Films and FilmPhilippines programs. Since its launch last 2021, it has produced several grants and co-production incentives that have allowed film projects to be produced and screened locally and internationally. This panel will discuss and inform on how to get these opportunities with the programs’ grantees. Day 2 – November 19, 2022 (Saturday)
● Session 3: ASEAN-ROK Roundtable: Mapping Global Opportunities for the Southeast Asian Film Industry 11:00 AM – 12:10 PM Panelists: Mr. Tirso Cruz III | Chairperson and CEO, Film Development Council of the Philippines Mr. Sirisak Koshpasharin | Vice President, The National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations Mr. Park Ki-Yong | Chairman, Korean Film Council Moderator: Ms. Lorna Tee | Producer In recent years Southeast Asian cinema has been making its mark on the world stage. With the immense talent in the region, industry support from the ASEAN and ROK film commissions has been outpouring. This panel session will highlight the state and plans of film commissions to support their film industries to reach global opportunities. ● Session 4: Producing with Asia: Success Stories of International Co-Production 12:25 PM – 1:35 PM Panelists: Chie Hayakawa | Producer, Plan 75 (Japan) Makbul Mubarak | Director, Autobiography (Indonesia) Sorayos Prapapan | Director, Arnold is a Model Student (Thailand) Bianca Balbuena | Producer, When The Waves Are Gone (Philippines) Moderator: Lorna Tee | Producer
With the Asian region having rich stories that are deserving of a worldwide audience, the brilliance of its cinema, through the years, has been shining brighter. With challenges in production and the financial aspects of producing a film, co-productions have been a vital part of these stories coming to life. This panel, powered by QCinema International Film Festival, features Asian filmmakers who will share their success stories and experiences in co-producing with their international partners. ● Session 5: Streaming Now: The Rise of a New Era of Film Exhibition 2:05 PM – 3:15 PM This panel features the current streaming giants present in the Philippines. Get to know them as they discuss the impact that streaming video on demand has had on the global market and on the audiences and how this will affect the relationship of independent producers and distributors with VODs to cater to the demands and needs of the industry and audiences. ● Session 6: Global Industry Trends on Film Distribution 3:30 PM – 4:40 PM Panelists: Samuel Javier | Festival Director, New York Asian Film Festival Menina Wesmurti | Festival Director, EuroCinema Jakarta & Manusia Film Festival Agathe Vinson | Consultant, The Greenhouse Moderator: Jo Andrew Torlao | Manager, UniPhilippines With the developments in distribution platforms and consumer behavior, producers and distributors have been on the lookout for best practices in bringing their films to the world. This session features a panel of experts ranging from festival directors to international distributors who delves into the evolving practices of film distribution and shares new strategies and opportunities to reach audiences. Day 3 – November 20, 2022 (Sunday) ● Masterclass 1: This or That: Co-producing With VS Within the Region 1:00 PM – 2:10 PM Speaker: Meiske Taurisia | Producer (Indonesia)
With the co-production deals and programs all over the world, the Asian region has been competitive in providing opportunities to its filmmakers. Co-production has been made easier and better with the different options to co-produce within your own or with neighboring countries. In this talk, an expert in international co-productions from Southeast Asia will talk about the similarities and differences through her experiences in producing with and within the region. ● Masterclass 2: A Closer Look to the Models of Film Distribution 2:40 PM – 3:50 PM This session with an award-winning distributor with experience in international co-productions delves into the different models of film distribution. Ranging from the traditional to newer distribution trends, learn new strategies as we adapt to changes in platforms and audience behavior. ● Masterclass 3: Master Your Strategy: Marketing for the Global Marketplace 4:20 PM – 5:30 PM Speaker: Ewa Bojanowska | New Europe Film Sales (Poland) Just as the script and directing, marketing can also make or break your film. It is essentially the key to promoting and bringing in audiences for your film. A tailor-fit approach is best when creating a strategy to market to your target audiences. This session will delve into mastering your strategies for successful and effective marketing.
The KPop idol group is going on a world tour, and the Philippines is their first destination.
TAN, which stands for “To All Nations”, is heading to the country for their FIRST STEP: To All Nations Philippine Promotion Tour on November 3-14, 2022.
The group is eager to take one step closer to their PH SODA fans as they have slated a series of nationwide fan meetings, mall shows, media conferences, magazine cover shoot, television and online show interviews and performances.
TAN is a seven-member KPop idol group composed of Changsun, Jooan, Jaejun, Sunghyuk, Hyunyeop, Taehoon, and Jiseong.
The group was formed through the MBC survival audition show, Extreme Debut: Wild Idol. The show combined outdoor variety and competition as the contestants had to not only showcase their singing, rapping and dancing skills, but also their mental and physical strength. The final line up was revealed during the finale on December 16, 2021 and officially made their debut as TAN on March 10, 2022.
Seven months after their debut, the group has already released three extended plays and one single album. Their debut EP, 1TAN, was released on March 10 with the lead single “Du Du Du”. On June 21, TAN released the first part of their second EP, 2TAN, with its lead single “Louder”. This was immediately followed by the release of the second part lead single, “Walking On The Moon” on July 26.
On October 11, TAN made their comeback with their first single album, Dream & Deurim, with the lead single “Beautiful Lie”.
TAN’s management, Think Entertainment, has announced that the group is also set to continue their world tour until January 2023. After the Philippines, they are scheduled to meet their international fans in the Dominican Republic, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Bangladesh, and USA.
TAN’s Philippine Promotion Tour is made possible through the partnership of SBTown, ShowBT Korea, and Think Entertainment.
Here are the schedule highlights of TAN’s Philippine Promotion Tour:
November 3, 2022 Media Conference
November 4, 2022 First Step: To All Nations Manila Fan Meeting at the Music Museum November 5, 2022 It’s Showtime and PIEGalingan Guesting
November 6, 2022 Happy Hallyu Day 6 at Robinsons Magnolia
November 12, 2022 Cebu Mall Show at the Cebu KPop Convention November 13, 2022 Cagayan de Oro Mall Show at the CDO KPop Convention
About SBTown
Show Biz Town (SBTown) is a newly established company in the Philippines that specializes in talent management, artist promotion, event production, and a wide scope of exciting business ventures. Mr. Geong Seong Han, popularly known as TATANG ROBIN, is the President and CEO of SBTown. As the producer of the country’s biggest global idols, Tatang Robin is set to introduce new artists who are currently undergoing the intensive training development of SBTalent Camp.
Tatang Robin’s first PH company, ShowBT Philippines, has been sold and has been separated from his own ShowBT Group of Companies. Tatang Robin has successfully accomplished his goals with his previous PH company and has decided to start a new beginning with a hopeful heart.
With SBTown, Tatang Robin is committed to fully manage and direct the company with his great effort and passion as he continues to fulfill its mission and lifetime vision – the power to move culture.
LOOK: A 3D Whale Shark Billboard, Space Tunnel, Golden Gateway and Dazzling Light shows
take over the Holidays in Manila. (Hero picture: 3D Whale and Space Tunnel) SM Supermalls celebrates not just joyful, but also fun, immersive and experiential holidays. This year, we take you to the deep oceans with SM Megamall’s first-ever 3D Whale Shark LED billboard, see the Northern lights at the Aurora Trail of SM City North Edsa, Sparkle at the Light show and Holiday fireworks at SM Mall of Asia, enter the Golden gateway of SM Aura Premier and explore the outer space at the Mega Space Odyssey. NORTH EDSA’S AURORA TRAIL The illuminating lights of the Aurora Borealis is at the North this Christmas. Walk and indulge in a family friendly immersive experience at the Aurora trail ascending the giant holiday tree with a magical array of lights, forestry, rein-bears & holiday polar express. MEGA SPACE ODYSSEY & 3D WHALE SHARK Travel to majestic galaxies in outer space and take photos and videos with your space explorer friends. Experience the first-ever immersive 3D LED tunnel in Manila on October 21 to December 25 at the ground level Mega Fashion Hall (at the back of the Giant Christmas Tree). SM Supermalls introduces the new 3D technology along EDSA by screening a hyper-realistic 3D Whale Shark at SM Megamall’s LED billboard. Bringing you the first in the Philippines, High-Definition Immersive content at the heart of the bustling metropolis. Netizens are awestruck of a larger-than-life Whale Shark peeking out of a digital billboard spanning over 2,000 square foot. The Mega Whale Shark was first teased on April 27 but customers, tourists and motorists can catch the short preview every 15 minutes starting April 28 at peak hours from 12nn to 10pm daily. Watch out for the new 3D content this Christmas. The Philippines has the 2nd largest population of whale shark in the world at over 1,950. MOA SPARKLE OF LIGHT SHOW AND HOLIDAY FIREWORKS Feel the Christmas spirit as you watch the brightest and merriest indoor Christmas tree music and lights show. Be in awe as you watch over one hundred thousand lights set to music. Catch the show DAILY, every hour from 10am to 10pm until end of December at the Central Atrium. Enjoy the most awaited and better than ever fireworks display at the MOA Complex every Friday and Saturday from November to December 2022. Make sure to experience this magical moment with your families and loved ones. AURA’s GOLDEN GATEWAY and NIGHTS OF DAZZLING LIGHTS Tucked behind the giant Christmas tree is a golden gemstone-shaped immersive experience. In partnership with global smartphone brand TECNO Mobile, technology and art meet to transport all who enter this enclosure into scenes of an opulent holiday palace and fantastical golden worlds. Simply present PHP 1,000 in single or collected receipts and enter a whole new world filled with glitz and glamour. The theatrical room isn’t the only technological experience the mall has. Equally spectacular is a choreographed light and sound display at SM Aura Premier’s Skypark at Level 5. Visitors of the Skypark enter a space with tall tree-like sculptures made of strings of lights. As they go through a forest of lights, a
jaw-dropping musical show will entrance and excite them. Visitors can stop and enjoy the choreographed audio and visual performance at 7pm on all Sunday nights of December, including December 25 th itself.
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