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Uninvited: Hindi nakakahiyang mang-imbita nang makakasamang manood; Ron Angeles malaking opportunity na makatrabaho sina Vilma, Nadine, at Aga

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA NAPANOOD ko na ang Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry na " Uninvited " na pinagbibidahan nina Vilma Santos , Nadine Lustre at Aga Muhlach noong unang araw ng showing nito, December 25, sa Gateway Mall Cinema 3. Ang hatol ko ay maganda ang pelikula kaya hindi ka mahihiyang mang-imbita nang makakasamang manood nito. Nagpamalas din ng kahusayan sa pag-arte sina Ate Vi, Nadine, at Aga sa kanilang roles na aminado silang tatlo na first time nilang gampanan. Nakaka-shock ang mga kaganapan sa confrontation nilang tatlo sa climax ng pelikula. Somehow expected ko na yung naging desisyon ni Nadine na gagawin niya kay Aga, pero ang ikinagulat namin ay ang sunod na ginawa ni Ate Vi kay Aga. Big scene at big highlight ito ng pelikula na dapat abangan ng mga hindi pa nakakapanood. Bumilib din ako kay Ron Angeles , na mas malaki na ang role rito sa "Uninvited" kumpara sa una niyang paglabas sa "Mallari" noong MMFF 2023. Ang dalawang pelikula ay p...

Beautéderm CEO Rhea Tan hosts “Green Bones” screening with lead stars Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid in attendance

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by GLEN P. SIBONGA CELEBRITY entrepreneur Rhea Anicoche Tan organized and sponsored a block screening of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2024 entry “ Green Bones ” at SM Telebastagan in San Fernando, Pampanga.  The film’s lead stars Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid (Beautéderm endorser) attended the special screening, and their performances moved Tan.  Tan was spotted crying in an Instagram video after seeing the movie. She said, "This is one of the most beautiful films I have seen in years. The actors did a wonderful job. This is the type of movie that the entire family should watch.” True enough "Green Bones" was awarded Best Picture in the MMFF 2024 awards night. While Dennis and Ruru took home the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor trophies, respectively. The Beautéderm founder added, “Every MMFF, I commit to hosting a block screening of my endorsers' film entries. It's also my way of supporting the film industry, and it allows the entire Beautéderm team ...

39th Star Awards for Movies mapapanood sa Abante TV ngayong Disyembre 27

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA MAPAPANOOD na sa Abante TV ngayong Biyernes, Disyembre 27, 10 PM ang matagumpay na pagbibigay ng mga parangal ng PMPC sa mga natatanging pelikula pati na rin sa mga mahuhusay na mga artista at tao sa likod ng camera sa ginanap na 39th Star Awards for Movies sa Winford Resort and Casino Manila noong Nobyembre 24. Ang Abante TV ay napapanood sa iba't ibang platforms - Abante YouTube channel, Abante Teletabloid, at DWAR Abante Radyo. Saksihan ang pagwawagi sa Movie of the Year ng "Family Matters" ng Cineko Productions and Top Story at ng "Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told" ng Borracho Film Productions. Ang "Broken Blooms" naman ng BenTria Productions ang nanalong Indie Movie of the Year. Mapapanood din ang personal na pagtanggap ng kanilang tropeyo ng mga nagwagi sa acting categories na kinabibilangan nina Nadine Lustre (Movie Actress of the Year - "Deleter"), Baron Geisler (Movie Actor of the Year - "Doll House"), ...

Stream unli entertainment from HBO, Warner Bros., the DC Universe, and more in Max – powered by PLDT Home

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MAX – a brand-new streaming experience will now be available to more fans in the Philippines through PLDT Home . Fans can stream the latest blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, real-life stories, and family favorites from beloved brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Discovery, and beyond.   From December 10, 2024 to February 9, 2025, new customers of PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 1799 will have two months access to the Max Standard plan included with their subscription. T&Cs apply. Home of fan favorite content Fans can access Hollywood blockbusters, culture-defining shows, best in class real-life stories across food, home, lifestyle, and documentary, family favorites, as well as recent premieres such as the HBO Original Dune: Prophecy, Max Original adult animation Creature Commandos and many more. Subscribers can also stream favorites like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, And Just Like That..., T...

“Merry ang Vibes ng Pasko” sa TV5 ngayong Disyembre

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA NGAYONG Kapaskuhan, hatid ng TV5 ang ultimate Christmas saya sa isang star-studded Christmas extravaganza at mga bagong updates para sa kanilang Hapon Champion block! Ipinagmamalaki ng TV5 ang “ Merry ang Vibes ng Pasko: The MVP Group Christmas Party, ” isang ekstra ordinaryong two-part Christmas special na ginanap sa Araneta Coliseum. Ang unang bahagi na napanood noong Disyembre 15 ay punong-puno ng nakakabilib na performances. At sa darating na Disyembre 22 naman mapapanood ang ikalawang bahagi nito kaya’t asahan ang mas marami pang dazzling acts at heartwarming moments.  Sa musical direction ni Maestro Louie Ocampo at sa direksyon ng legendary director na si Johnny Manahan ,  tampok sa Christmas special sina Maja Salvador, Apl.de.Ap, Bamboo, at Sarah Geronimo . Kasama rin ang powerhouse performances nina Martin Nievera, Aicelle Santos at Jed Madela . Mas lalong magiging makulay ang panonood ng mga viewers dahil sa performances mula kina TVJ (Tito, Vic...

The Kingdom: Pasabog ang twist at revelations sa story; Bossing Vic at Piolo nagpamalas ng husay

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA NAPANOOD ko na ang " The Kingdom ," isa sa official entries sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, sa ginanap na special screening sa Director's Club ng SM Megamall nitong Lunes, Disyembre 16. Kaya naman tuwang-tuwa ako dahil isa ito sa mga inaabangan kong pelikula sa MMFF 2024. In fairness, nauna pa kami sa mga artista at sa karamihan na mapanood ito nang buong-buo. Mahilig ako sa mga istorya ng royalties gaya ng "Game of Thrones" at "House of the Dragon" kaya na-enjoy namin ang panonood ng "The Kingdom" lalo na nga't ang premise ng story ay what if kung hindi nasakop ng ibang lahi ang Pilipinas. Kabilang sa nagustuhan ko sa "The Kingdom" ay ang pasabog na twist at revelations sa story. Pero syempre ayokong maging spoiler kaya hindi ko muna ire-reveal kung ano ang mga mangyayari para naman abangan niyo at panoorin ang movie. Ang masasabi ko lang ikagugulat niyo ang unexpected revelations. Dahil nga rito ay hind...

Ai Ai delas Alas joins Manong Chavit Singson in launching VBank

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by GLEN P. SIBONGA SENATORIAL candidate Luis “Manong Chavit” Singson spearheaded the launch of VBank app, a digital banking platform designed to improve financial inclusion in the Philippines . The event was held last Sunday, December 15, at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Quezon City during the Blackout Festival, with celebrity guest and Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas joining Manong Chavit for the launch. VBank aims to provide Filipinos with accessible financial services by enabling users to open bank accounts through the app, eliminating the need for traditional paperwork. The app offers features such as money transfers to banks and digital wallets, bill payments, and mobile load purchases. It also connects users to over 6,000 cash-in outlets nationwide, including Tambunting Pawnshops, Puregold, and Alfamart, ensuring convenient transactions even in remote areas. According to Manong Chavit, "Itong VBank ay ginawa natin para sa masa. Because 77 percent ng ating mga kabab...

Direk Jun Lana bumilib sa husay ni Vice Ganda sa comedy at drama

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA AMINADO ang award-winning director na si Jun Robles Lana na bumilib siya sa husay ni Vice Ganda hindi lang sa comedy kundi maging sa dramatic scenes nito sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry na " And The Breadwinner Is ." "Believe me when I say, Meme (Vice) is a brilliant actor. Hindi niya lang nare-realize yun, hindi niya pa lang ine-embrace yun," sabi ni Direk Jun. Inihalintulad pa ng direktor ang talento ni Vice sa yumaong Comedy King na si Dolphy . "Ang paniniwala ko... and this something I always say in my workshops... when you witness a comedian cry is also the time that you witness true devastation. Alam mo yun, kapag ang isang komedyante ang nagpaiyak at naiyak ka, mawawasak ka. "Parang si Tito Dolphy dati, iilan lang naman yung dramatic films niya e, di ba, 'Tatay Kong Nanay,' 'Markova.' But those are the performances that stayed with us. "And si Meme possesses that same kind of power and as Bambi, sh...

Arjo Atayde at Julia Montes bumilib sa isa't isa sa "Topakk"

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA HAPPY sina Arjo Atayde at Julia Montes na muli silang nagkatrabaho sa pelikulang " Topakk " na isa sa official entries sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024. Una silang nagsama sa Kapamilya seryeng "24/7" noong taong 2020. Kaya naman puno ng papuri sina Arjo at Julia sa isa't isa nang matanong ko sila sa grand mediacon tungkol sa pagsasama nila sa "Topakk." Talaga namang bumilib sila lalo sa isa't isa. Ayon nga kay Arjo, "Si Julia is always someone who I look forward to working with. Walang arte. Sa action, kahit ano ipagawa sa kanya, she can do it. So, dito sa Topakk she showed her versatility. "Hindi naman ito yung first time niyang mag-action, but definitely this is different. Pag sinabing iba, mayroon siyang mga ginawang kakaiba rito. Ang galing niya and it really shows sa movie." Kung ide-describe ni Arjo si Julia in one word, ano ito? "As a colleague, she is CREATIVE. She surprises me with her creativity...

MMFF50 Celebrity Golf Tournament a big success; Cristine Reyes, Marco Gumabao and other celebrities showed support

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by GLEN P. SIBONGA CELEBRITIES led by couple Cristine Reyes and Marco Gumabao played and showed support to the spectacular and successful 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Celebrity Golf Tournament held at the prestigious Wack Wack Golf & Country Club last December 3.  Cristine is among the cast of the movie "The Kingdom," one of the official entries to the MMFF50 which will be shown in cinemas starting this Christmas, December 25. Other celebrities who joined the golf tournament are Cesar Montano, Epi Quizon, Atoy Co, Paolo Paraiso, Jayson Gainza, Christian Bautista, Mitoy Yonting, Vince Hizon, Patricia Bermudez Hizon, Daisy Reyes, Cholo Barretto, Neil Arce, La Tenorio, among others.The event brought together an exciting blend of sportsmanship, entertainment, and celebration in honor of MMFF’s golden anniversary and 50-year milestone. The tournament teed off with a ceremonial drive led by MMDA and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Romando Artes and San Juan Mayor Francis Zamor...

Rhea Tan nag-donate ng P1 milyon para sa breast cancer patients; Kinilig kay Coco Martin

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA TINUPAD ni Beautederm CEO and founder Rhea Anicoche Tan ang kanyang pangako na magdo-donate ng isang milyong piso sa Kasuso Foundation na pinamamahalaan ng  Ogie Diaz para sa breast cancer patients. Sa Christmas party ng Kasuso Foundation na ginanap noong December 1, ibinigay na ni Ms. Rhea ang tseke na nagkakahalaga ng isang milyong piso para sa breast cancer patients na tinutulungan ng foundation. Sa kanyang Facebook post naman ay nagpasalamat si Ms. Rhea sa lahat ng mga bumili ng mga ibinenta niyang items upang makalikom siya ng isang milyon piso. "Sa lahat ng bumili ng aking gamit , sumali sa Aking Closet Clean Out for A CAUSE, nabigay na po natin ang Php1,000,000 ( one MILLION PESOS) na pinaghatihatian ng ating mga breast cancer patients. Marami na naman po tayong napangiti at napasaya. Salamat po! God bless us all! 🙏🫠🥹 "Nangako ako na magbebenta ako ng gamit ko, para mabigay pinangako kong Php 1,000,000 (One Million Pesos) at mabigay sa Christm...

Singer-dancer Megan Marie iniidolo si Sarah Geronimo

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA AMINADO si Megan Marie na isa lang sa mga local artist sa Pilipinas ang iniidolo niya pagdating sa singing at dancing - walang iba kundi si Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo . "Sa local po isa lang po talaga sa singing at dancing, si Sarah Geronimo lang po talaga," sabi ni Megan. Sa international artists naman ay hinahangaan niya sina Madonna, Thalia, at Selena. Nakausap namin si Megan pagkatapos niyang mag-perform bilang special guest sa concert ng Magic Voyz sa Viva Cafe noong Nobyembre 29. Kumanta siya ng Britney Spears song. Tapos ay nakasama siya ng Magic Voyz sa paghataw sa trending dance hit na APT. nina Bruno Mars at Rose ng Blackpink. Ayon kay Megan, bata pa lang siya ay kumakanta at sumasayaw na siya. "Noong bata pa po ako in-enroll ako ng parents ko sa dancing, singing, piano lessons po pati sa violin. Kaya bata pa lang po ako musically inclined na ako." Kaya nga natutuwa si Megan na nabibigyan siya ng opportunity na ipamalas ang kanyan...

Vice Ganda joins partylist Angkasangga for a joyful campaign shoot

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by GLEN P. SIBONGA THE energy was electric, and spirits were high as Vice Ganda , multi-awarded actor and beloved personality, lit up the set during her highly anticipated campaign shoot for Angksangga Partylist . Known for her wit, charisma, and humor, Vice brought her signature sparkle to this advocacy-driven collaboration, spreading joy while championing the partylist's mission to empower Filipino workers and communities. Joining her on set was George Royeca , a staunch advocate for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions. Together, they embodied the heart of Angksangga’s advocacy, blending fun and purpose to inspire and engage. “This isn’t just about a campaign. It’s about making a difference for every Filipino who dreams of better opportunities, livelihoods, and benefits,” said Royeca, highlighting the partylist's commitment to supporting workers, small businesses, and transport-related initiatives. Vice Ganda, radiating her trademark personality, express...

Magic Voyz bongga ang pasabog sa Viva Cafe

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ni GLEN P. SIBONGA BONGGANG-BONGGA ang pasabog ng bagong all-male group na Magic Voyz sa kanilang show na ginanap sa Viva Cafe noong Nobyembre 29. Opening number pa lang ay explosive na ang Magic Voyz sa pagsayaw nila ng sikat at trending na kantang APT. nina Bruno Mars at Rosé ng Blackpink. Lalo pa nang sa huli ay hubarin nila ang kanilang saplot at tanging underwear lang ang itinira kaya tumambad ang kanilang makikisig at magagandang pangangatawan na talaga namang ikinahiyaw sa tuwa ng mga manonood. Pinatunayan din ng Magic Voyz, na binubuo nina Jhon Mark Marcia, Juan Paulo Calma, Mhack Morales, Rave Obado, Jace Ramos, Ian Briones , Asher Diaz, at Johan Shane , na hindi lang sila good looks, muscles at abs dahil ipinamalas din nila ang kanilang talento sa pagpe-perform at tumodo sa pagkanta at pagsayaw. Bukod sa group performance nagkaroon din ng solo spots sina Jace (na kumanta ng "All By Myself"), Johan ("All I Ask"), Rave ("Just Once"), at Asher (...