"Across The Crescent Moon" crosses boundaries of love and religion

 

Written, produced & directed by Baby Nebrida, Across The Crescent Moon crosses the boundaries of faith, love and religion to bring the message of hope, unity and peace. The film also tackles drugs smuggling and human trafficking as rampant crimes involving Filipinos as victims. The film is opening on January 25, 2017 in cinemas nationwide.

Synopsis

Across The Crescent Moon tells the story of Abbas (Matteo Guidicelli), a Moslem Special Action Force (SAF) Exemplary Officer who is married to a Christian. Abbas is tasked to investigate a human trafficking syndicate. In the process of carrying out the mission, he runs into conflict with his family, tests his fidelity to Islam, and even endangers his life.

5th ASOP Music Festival (2016): Full List of Winners

UNTV's A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival has revealed its winners at the finals night held at Smart Araneta Coliseum on November 8, 2016. The song "Kumapit Ka Lang" composed by Noemi Ocio and interpreted by Mela was declared Song of the Year for ASOP 2016.

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5th ASOP Music Festival Grand Finals: 12 Finalists

5th ASOP Music Festival Grand Finals: 12 Finalists

UNTV’s A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival will once again fill the Big Dome with inspiring hymns at the Grand Finals on November 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with a total of more than a million in cash prizes at stake.

Twelve (12) masterpieces from monthly winners beginning November 2015, will vie for the “Song of the Year” grand title. 

IGNACIO DE LOYOLA showing in Philippine theaters

Jesuit Communications Philippines and Solar Pictures present Ignacio de Loyola, an international film written and directed by Paolo Dy, an award-winning Filipino director. This film is officially released in the Philippines beginning July 27, 2016.
 

DIYOS-DIYOSAN tackles how to be a responsible and wise voter

The film Diyos-Diyosan is a socio-political film that tackles a very timely issue -- national elections in the Philippines. Written and Directed by Cesar Evangelista Buendia, this film aims to educate all the Filipinos to become a responsible and wise voter.

Flavorful Holy Week with Mega Creations Premium Sardines

During Holy Week, parents are rummaging through old recipe books to come up with the best Holy Week menu for the family. But even not on Lenten Season, we love to eat sea foods such as fish or sardines. Mega Creations Premium Sardines is here to help you with some of the most mouth-watering ideas this Semana Santa and cooking may not be required.

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! 

FELIX MANALO film tells the history of Iglesia ni Cristo Church & its founder

 

VIVA Films presents another production of epic proportion as it presents the Felix Manalo biopic earmarked for release in theaters nationwide on October 7, 2015 under the direction of multi-award-winning Joel Lamangan.

Top billed by versatile actor-singer Dennis Trillo in the role of Felix Manalo, the First Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo, and Bela Padilla as Honorata, Ka Felix's wife, the monumental film traces the origins and growth of the INC church from its humble beginnings in 1914 through to the present day.

3rd ASOP Music Festival Winners (2014)

“May Awa Ang Dios” is Song of the Year in A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Year 3 held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on September 23, 2014. The song won for the month of June this year was composed by Louise Lyle Robles and interpreted by Beverly Caimen, who won Best Interpreter.

The grand finals event was hosted by Richard Reynoso and Toni Rose Gayda.

3rd ASOP Music Festival Grand Finals | September 23, 2014

UNTV is proud to present A Song of Praise Music Festival (ASOP) as the first ever song writing competition on Philippine television for praise songs that aims to bring back to the lives of people what seems to be lost and forgotten – giving thanks and glory to God amidst all the trials and hardships that many people face day by day.

On its 3rd year, A Song of Praise Music Festival (ASOP) is staging its Grand Finals night on September 23, 2014, 7pm at the Araneta Coliseum. This event will be hosted by the fun tandem - OPM premium balladeer Richard Reynoso and veteran TV host Toni Rose Gayda.

Acclaimed Italian painter Francesco Giannini holds 1st Philippine exhibit | January 13-19, 2014

The great Italian artist Francesco Giannini (b. February 4, 1942; Barletta, Italy) is having a week long exhibit dubbed as "Color, Culture, and Faith" at the 2nd floor, Showcase Area of SM Megamall Building A in Ortigas, Pasig from January 13-19, 2014. The exhibit opened on January 13 at 10:30 am and was graced by the Italian painter himself.

Painting is a full-time vocation for Giannini. The exhibit features 58 only of his art masterpieces with 12 paintings made by his son - a total of 70. Some of his works were done in Italy, while some he did here in the Philippines.

Auditions for "Lorenzo: The Musical" | May 29-30, 2013

Auditions for LORENZO: THE MUSICAL is now open for Male/Female, 21 years old and above. This will be held on May 29 & 30, 2013 at 5-8pm at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde's Dance Studio Room 613, School of Design & Arts Building, 950 P. Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila.

LORENZO is a production of Green Wings Entertainment Network. The play consists of three scenes, each preceding an act of the musical.

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.

Manila Mobile Theater’s “Martir sa Golgota” at CCP | March 22-23, 2013

THE Manila Mobile Theater Foundation (also known as Tanghalang Sta. Ana) stages a pre-Lenten production entitled Martir sa Golgota, a senakulo play based on the life and passion of Jesus Christ on March 22, 2013 at 7:30pm and March 23, 2013 at 3:00pm at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater).

The Papal Contenders for 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI

After Pope Benedict XVI resigned from his post, names of the cardinals are now being weighed for their chance of candidacy. The possible candidates must be "papabile," or translated from the Italian, "pope-able." In Tagalog, we can perhaps use loosely the term, "papable" (whose word reference is "papa" to mean "pope" or in Tagalog slang, "male with so much charisma; handsome."

According to John Allen, CNN analyst and correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, the following is a list of "papabile" or "papable" cardinals.

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1st A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Winners

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The 1st A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival has declared the winners during its grand finals night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 24, 2012. Twelve (12) finalists battled it out for the coveted awards in honor and praise of our Lord God Almighty.

Here is the complete list of winners, finalists, and their song interpreters:

ASOP TV Song of the Year 2012: Antonio Estrella, Jr.'s “Purihin Mo ang Dios, O Pilipinas”

Interpreted by Gail Blanco

Concert: Israel Houghton and New Breed / Planetshakers on April 21, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum

The Planetshakers will be on a back to back concert with Israel Houghton & New Breed on April 21, 2012 (Saturday) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 7:30PM. Gates will open at 5:30PM.

The Planetshakers band is an Australian rock and worship band, a part of Planetshakers City Church (formerly Melbourne City Church). Their music is a contemporary style of praise and worship tempered with mainstream rock and pop.

De La Salle University launches its centennial coffee table book, "The Future Begins Here"

De La Salle University celebrates an important milestone of its 100-year history with the coffee table book, The Future Begins Here. It was purposely conceptualized not to be a traditional history book, but a reference that would best express the spirit of the University – keeping pace with the changing times while being true to the original ideals of its Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.

In the book, the inspiring and heart warming story of the De La Salle schools is carried out in many ways. The approach is thematic rather than chronological. The story is related through the story of the Christian (La Salle) Brothers who have selflessly given of themselves in the name of education. 

DLSU restages "A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata" (Feb 26-27, 2012)

A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata tells the story of a crucial event in the history of the Lasallian mission in Southeast Asia. On February 12, 1945, as American forces bombarded the City of Manila, a group of Japanese soldiers entered the De La Salle College campus on Taft Avenue and attacked the people who were living there. Twenty-four men, women, and children, and 16 La Salle brothers died in the massacre. 

War turns human beings into monsters. It also forges heroes out of its flames. We tell this story to honor their memory, their service to humanity, and to remember them eternally.

Repertory Philippines presents "Next Fall" (Jan. 13-Feb. 5, 2012)

 

Repertory Philippines offers Next Fall as its first production for 2012. Written by playwright Geoffrey Nauffts, and directed by Audie Gemora, Next Fall is a story about a gay couple who have conflicting views about religion. The play is showing on January 13-February 5, 2012 at the Onstage in Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Next Fall is co-presented by the City of Makati, Enderun Colleges and Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa. It is presented by special arrangement with Creative Artists Agency.

 SYNOPSIS 

Next Fall is a very moving story of Luke and Adam, a gay couple agonizing over differences in their religious faiths. The play portrays the ups and downs of this unlikely couple’s five-year relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty. And when an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support and answers.