Discovering self and passion at the Freedom to Dream Summit

Shangri-La Plaza gave mall guests a platform to discover their own dreams as Viviamo! Inc., makers of the Belle de Jour Power Planner, spearheaded the first Freedom to Dream Summit at the Red Carpet with an exciting roster of speakers.

Brad’s Status: a tribute to fathers, family, and friendship

In getting the inspiration for Brad’s Status’ screenplay, writer-director Mike White shares his thoughts on family, relationships, social media, and fears as one grows old in this Director’s Statement:

It’s time to take risks worth taking in NO TOMORROW by RTL CBS Entertainment

A few years ago, a palliative care nurse made headlines when she revealed the five things that people regret the most. Bronnie Ware, the Australian nurse behind the list, shared the musings of her patients on her blog and later compiled them in a book titled The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.

Spotlight Artists Centre presents Dirty Old Musical (DOM) at Music Museum | September 1-10, 2016

Spotlight Artists Centre presents Dirty Old Musical (DOM) at Music Museum on September 1-10, 2016. The show promises clean, wholesome fun and entertainment. Let’s hear it for the boys. Better yet, let’s hear it for the men!

After all, who said only women have issues? Despite having been touted as the stronger sex, most guys continue to grapple with their own share of concerns, however real or imagined, especially moreso with the onset of the years.

The Normal Heart beats at the PETA Theater Center | June 3-5, 2016

PETA Theater Center partners with The Necessary Theatre to present an award-winning play that has captured the hearts of its audiences - Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart. It will be on a limited engagement on June 3-5, 2016.

A largely autobiographical piece by playwright and activist Larry Kramer, The Normal Heart follows the story of Ned Weeks, a passionate writer in New York in the early 1980s, as he rallies for recognition and cure of an epidemic that was plaguing his community. The play was first staged off Broadway back in 1985 and opened in Broadway in 2011 receiving numerous Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play.

Film Review: LIGAW (2015) written & directed by Paolo Endrinal Tesico

Ligaw (2015) is a story of Criselle delos Reyes (Melissa Ricks) who deals with her harrowing relationship experience with the devil, thinking that she could get everything she wanted (not necessarily material things) but to plant evil and do harm to others. Criselle thought that with the devil beside her, power and authority are hers to enjoy. It's actually a misconception that some people take to believe - that the devil can offer them everything they can wish for and imagine, not knowing the danger and consequence of that decision of offering their body and soul to the devil. It's a trap! 

Mason Noise got axed by Simon Cowell from The X Factor UK (6-Chair Challenge round)

Mason Noise (Waiter, 21) is one of my favorite contestants in the BOYS category at The X-Factor UK 2015. He's got the flair, the passion, the voice, the looks & the X-Factor! He did the judges proud during the audition stage, and in the Bootcamp group and individual challenges. Mason is just an awesome total performer!

For the 6-Chair Challenge, Mason impressed the judges and the huge audience with his The Weekend, Blackstreet and Justin Timberlake mash-up performance at Wembley Arena.

DR. OLIVER SACKS (July 9, 1933-August 30, 2015)

I had goosebumps upon learning just now that one of my favorite authors passed away in the early morning hours of August 30, 2015. 

DR. OLIVER SACKS (born in Willesden, London, England; July 9, 1933–August 30, 2015) was an English neurologist and author, famous for writing best-selling case histories of his patients' disorders, with some of his books adapted for film and stage.

Starbucks Manager shows arrogance and rudeness to customers

This happened in Starbucks branch on Grand Avenue 86-51, Broadway Elmhurst, New York 11373 on May 12, 2015 (Tuesday). The manager's name is Melissa, who treats customers so badly as if she's a powerful woman. She called the cop and the cop told the Chinese lady customer to just complain online because nothing good will happen in the store. 

BOYHOOD kicks off December screenings at Commercenter Cinemas in Alabang

The newly opened Commercenter Cinemas is one of the few select theaters in the Philippines to exhibit Boyhood, a highly anticipated coming-of-age film written and directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) which chronicles the growth of a young boy and his older sister to adulthood over a 12-year period beginning in May 2002 to October 2013.

Boyhood stars Patricia Arquette, Lorelei Linklater, Ethan Hawke, and the boy Ellar Coltrane, who was only 6 years old when they started shooting the film.

Tangalang Pilipino's MELANIE | December 3-14, 2014

Melanie, a joint project of Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and global organization UNICEF, which has toured different areas in Metro Manila, returns this December for the celebration of World AIDS Day. 

Abusive son ruins Thanksgiving celebration

An abusive son went amok in front of his family at the dinner table during their Thanksgiving celebration recently. He felt embarrassed for the kind of prayer his father did and he did not want to cooperate to say grace and the things he must be thankful for. I think it's just about deep-seated pride that eats us up whole. This guy seems to do things without giving much thought of the consequences of his actions.

Art Exhibit: Ina Jardiolin’s "Stripped"

Many artists, including the great masters, have indulged us with their interpretations of the human body in their work. Regina Margarita “Ina” Jardiolin, a promising young visual artist give viewers a glimpse of possible new takes on gender issues in Philippine art. She presented the human form in a different way. 

FEUlikulahan screens Alvin Yapan’s "Mga Anino ng Kahapon"

Now on its seventh year, FEUlikulahan continues its commitment to bring quality entertainment to the Tamaraws as it presents the FEU premiere of Alvin Yapan and Alemberg Ang’s acclaimed 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) New Wave entry, Mga Anino ng Kahapon, on August 29, 2014 at the FEU Mini-Auditorium, Technology Building at 3:00pm. Admission is FREE.

The screening, jointly organized by the President’s Committee on Culture (PCC) and the FEU Film Society, will serve as the duo’s homecoming to FEU after their successful 2011 Cinemalaya entry, Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa, which was shot almost entirely at FEU.

The Sandbox Collective's "Dani Girl" at RCBC Theater | July 11-27, 2014

For its launch production, Manila’s newest performing arts collective, The Sandbox Collective, will be mounting the groundbreaking Off-Broadway musical Dani Girl – an uplifting tale about a young girl’s battle with leukemia. Directed by Toff de Venecia, the show will run for 15 performances from July 11-27, 2014 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. 

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Far from sitting back and letting her condition take over, nine year-old Dani Lyons, whose cancer has returned after three years of being in remission, sets off on an imaginary quest with her guardian angel Raph, her film-obsessed roommate Marty, and her teddy bear Mr. Fritz, to get back her hair after losing it to chemo, and find the answer to the question, “Why is cancer?”

TV5's "Beki Boxer" premieres on March 31, 2014

TV5 presents an interesting pink comedy story as it premieres its newest primetime series Beki Boxer on March 31, 2014.  Beki Boxer proves that fighting for one's dreams and aspirations in life is possible regardless of one's social status, gender and sexual orientation.

Auditions: Pinoy Big Brother Season 5 | February 1, 2014

Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Season 5 is having auditions on February 1, 2014 (Saturday) at the PBB EVICTION HALL in Quezon City. The first 5,000 applicants only will be entertained.

Registration Time: 7:30am-3:00pm only.

Eat Bulaga host spits juice on Ryzza Mae Dizon's face

It has come to the attention of Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) that there have been some scenes in Eat Bulaga and The Ryzza Mae Show regarding "alleged child-unfriendly scenes."

On September 3, 2013, MTRCB, the government agency announced through its Twitter account that officials concerned with the two shows have been asked to attend a mandatory conference to be held on Thursday, September 5.

Pastor Rick Warren's son commits suicide

A sad news that shocked the christian community across the globe - Pastor Rick Warren’s son, Matthew Warren, 27, took his own life on April 5, 2013 (Friday evening). Matthew couldn't bear his life anymore due to a long-term struggle with his mental illness.

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