Moonlight Over Baler

 

Vin Abrenica stars in the pre valentine movie Moonlight Over Baler along with Ellen Adarna, Sophie Albert and Ms Elizabeth Oropesa, the movie also marks the return of Gil M. Portes in movie directing. Moonlight Over Baler is produced by T Rex Entertainment and it is set to premiere this February 8.

 

 

In the summer of 1986, Fidela, a freshly retired schoolteacher in Baler, meets Kenji, a young Japanese photojournalist. Kenji looks so much like her fiance, a soldier in World War II who never returned. Moonlight Over Baler is a romantic comedy-drama about two epic love stories four decades apart, bound together by one unforgettable song, in one magical place, one fateful summer.

Cory Quirino drops Miss World Philippines franchise

Weeks after the controversial loss of Miss Philippines Catriona Gray at the Miss World 2016 held at the United States where Miss Puerto Rico emerged as the winner of the blue crown, Miss World-Philippines franchise holder Cory Quirino of CQ Global Quest announced today that she is relinquishing the franchise of the said pageant for personal and business reasons.

 

 

 

Just a refresher, Miss World-Philippines under the 6 year management of Cory Quirino became very successful they even produced Megan Young as the first ever filipina to win Miss World in 2013, Gwendolyn Ruais was the first candidate from CQ Global Quest back in 2011 and she almost bagged the crown after finishing as 1st princess.

 

Queenierich Rehman finished in the Top 15 and she made noise because of her beatboxing talent, Valerie Weignmann finished in the Top 25, Hillarie Parungao finishes in the Top 10 and was able to bag the Multimedia Award same as Catriona Gray who was very controversial as she was left unplaced during the coronation night though she was awarded as 3rd Princess at the after party event.

 

The Miss World-Philippines franchise was first owned by the Miss Republic of the Philippines from 1969-1976 where Evangeline pascual finished as 1st runner up, after that the franchise went to Mutya ng Pilipinas from 1977- 1991, then Binibining Pilipinas takes the title from 1992-2010 where Ruffa Gutierrez finished as 2nd princess and Karla Bautista finishes in the top 5.

Update:

Arnold Vegafria of ALV Talent Circuit is the new franchise holder of the Miss World-Philippines and Mr World Philippines.

 

 

 

#UAAPLXXIX Juniors Basketball: 1/14/17

 

The defending champions NU Bullpups kicks off 2017 with a win over the Ateneo Blue Eaglets 78-71. The Bullpups trailed behind in the first half 33-38, but they were able bounce back in the second half after a 25-14 run to take a 58-52 lead. The Blue Eaglets tried to make a comeback in the final period, but NU was already running away with the win.

 

Karl Penano led the Bullpups with 19 points, while Paul Manalang added 16 points as they move up to 7-1. SJ Belangel had 14 points for the Blue Eaglets, Dave Ildefonso added 10 points.

 

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The Far Eastern University-FERN Baby Tamaraws deals the Adamson Baby Falcons their first loss after they defeated them in a tight 75-73 ball game to open the second round of elimination.

 

The game went tight in the opening period with the Baby Falcons taking a slim 20-19 advantage in the first period, but going to the second period the Baby Tams were able to pull off a 28-18 run to take a 47-38 lead at the end of the first half.

 

Entering the second half, the Baby Falcons soared back in the ball game and turn things around with a 21-12 run to erase the lead of the Baby Tams and tie the ball game at 59-all at the end of the third period.

 

The final period became a neck and neck battle for the two squads with FEU down in the first half of the quarter at 67-70 they were able to climb back and tie the game at 70-all, it was the charities of the Baby Tams that brought them to their first victory for the year.

 

JJ Sapinit poured in 24 points for the Baby Tamaraws, Eric Jabel added 11 points, while Kenjie Roman added 9 points and 11 rebounds. FEU-FERN moves up to 6-2.

 

Flo Serrano and Jason Celis' 24 and 22 points respectively wasn't able to keep their record unblemished as they opened the year with a 7-1 record.

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The UST Tiger Cubs scored an overtime victory against the DLSZ Junior Archers 83-77. The Junior Archers were able to control the first half of the game, taking a slim 17-16 lead in the second period and finishing the first half up 35-33.

 

Going to the second UST was able to take a 52-48 advantage after a 19-13 run in the third quarter, going to the fourth period the Junior Archers were able to make a comeback to tie the game at 70 and force an overtime. In the overtime period the Tiger Cubs were able to capatilize the struggling DLSZ squad to take the victory.

 

Cris Cansino topped the scoring for the Tiger Cubs with 18 points, Miguel Ratuiste added a double-double 12 points and 12 rebounds. Martin Romero scored 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Junior Archers in this defeat, Jan Sobrevega and Jan Umali added 12 and 11 points.

 

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The UPIS Junior Maroons outlast the UE Junior Warriors 82-74. Juan Gomez De Liano led the Junior Maroons with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Ralph Labao and Enrique Estrera both had 15 points. Andrei Dulalia and Sean Manaug both had a double-double performance of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively.  

Adult Websites got blocked in the Philippines

Sorry folks it seems that the hay days of adult video streaming sites are almost over in the Philippines as it is now blocked by the local internet service providers or ISP in pursuant of the Republic Act 9775 or the Anti Child Pornographic Act of 2009. Popular adult sites such as xvideos, redtube, and the most popular Pornhub (where the Philippines ranked 13 in 2016, the only South East Asian country on the list) are now down, and there's no sign of it going back to business anytime soon.

 

 

My Ex And Why's

   

Finally after more than a year of waiting Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil returns on the big screen via Cathy Garcia-Molina's My Ex And Why's that is set to premiere this February 15, 2017. My Ex And Why's promises to show a different side of the Lizquen love team that is far and more complex than their past projects, specially this is the first time they are working on a movie with the box office director and master of romcom movie Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina, the movie also promises a new story that will bring new kilig to the fans and to the audiences this Valentines day.  

Cali (Liza Soberano) is a blogger who owns the up-and-coming blog "The Bakit List." She dreams of becoming a social media influencer. That's why when an exchange with equally "mahugot" user @DahilListBoy goes viral, she seizes the opportunity of a lifetime, even if that includes meeting the person behind the mystery account.

It turns out this boy is her ex Gio (Enrique Gil), who wants to get her back. Cali is determined to not let him win, so although an irresistible deal forces them to work together, she convinces herself to not trust Gio again.

But how can she keep her walls up? How will she keep herself together when she starts asking her most important why: Why do you still love someone who've hurt you? 

Cinemaone Originals At UP Cine Adarna

The best of the best Cinemaone Originals Movies will be screened again at the UP Film Institutes Film Center's Cine Adarna starting this Friday, January 13, tickets are at Php 150 and it is open to public. Grab the chance to watch these great movies again.

I'm Drunk, I Love You

 

 

“I’m Drunk, I Love You” is directed by JP Habac with a screenplay co-written with Giancarlo Abrahan. The film explores the story of two college best friends who go on one last road trip to settle how they really feel for each other,

 

 

 

It also stars Dominic Roco, Jasmine Curtis Smith, Jim Paredes and Irma Adlawan. “I’m Drunk, I Love You” is produced by TBA (Tuko Films, Buchi Boy Entertainment, Artikulo Uno Productions). It opens in theaters on February 15.

 

 

 

Foolish Love

Regal Films opens 2017 with the romantic comedy movie entitled "Foolish Love" starring for the first time Angeline Quinto and Jake Cuenca, and introducing Miho Nishida and Tommy Esguerra. Directed by Joel Lamangan, Foolish Love is set to premiere ths January 25.

 

#4M4MU Maxine's Road To The Crown

 

They say achieving a back to back feat in the Miss Universe is realy difficult, but they didn't say it is impossible. Miss Venezuela's Stefania Fernandez(2009) and Dayana Mendoza(2008) were the only ones who achieved a back to back in the Miss U pageant. And that's what Maxine Medina aims to replicate this year, but the pressure of having a back to back crown doubles as the 65th Miss Universe pageant is going to be in the Philippines this January 30, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.

 

Born May 9, 1990 the 26 year old Maria Mika Maxine Medina or more popularly known as Maxine Medina is already a professional model before joining Binibining Pilipinas, standing 5 ft 8 inches and a slender body with a measurement of 33-24-34, Max was really a standout in Binibini.

 

Modeling is a not a surprise for Maxine as her parents Maximo and Maria Fe Medina were former models as well and I guess it runs in the blood as her brothers Mathew and Marx and  younger sister Ferica were good looking as well.   

 

Aside from being a professional model for print and TV, Maxine is also a Freelance Interior Designer, she got her degree from College of Saint Benilde and Philippine School of Interior Design. She worked as an interior designer for a condominium before.

 

Maxine first tried her luck on Binibini back in 2012, she was part of the Dazzling Dozen of Aces & Queens back then and was already an early favorite, but she was disqualified because she still had a contract with a brand that halted her first try in Binibini.

 

Trying her luck again after 4 years Maxine wasn't really the fan favorite to win the Miss Universe-Philippines title, though she was clearly a favorite in the pageant many wasn't that too welcoming of the fact that she won the MUP crown coz they believed that other candidates deserve it more.

 

I guess what Maxine and Pia has in common is that they were good candidates, but many people don't appreciate them that much, but well like Pia, Maxine also improved alot in her quest for a back to back Maxine improved so much when it comes to her body, her looks, and specially in her personality and in her communications skills. 

 

A few days left before the Miss Universe Pageant begins, all that Maxine wants is support and prayers from us her fellow kababayans. And I guess Maxine is well prepared for this war and she is in it to win the back to back title for the Philippines.

 

Best of Luck Maxine!

iPhone 10th Anniversary

Today, Apple's iPhone turns 10. The phone that changed the pace of the cellular phone market is now a decade old though nothing much has changed in the looks from the iPhone 2G that perfectly fits in your hands to the enormous iPhone 7 plus Apple has been the dominant one in the smartphone market today.

The user friendliness and the solid feel of the iPhones made it a hit, plus the phone also became a status symbol specially the price of a newly launched iPhone is sky high. This year many are anticipating what will the 10th anniversary iPhone will look like, what will be it's latest feature and how much will it be?

The 10th anniversary iPhone is set to be launch this June or September, you still have time to save up.