Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Meet the characters trying to survive the curse of “SANA: Let Me Hear,” in PH cinemas on Nov 13

When tragedy struck in 1992 as a middle school student fell to her death in front of her schoolmates, a curse was born, lying dormant. During the summer of 2024, a series of events make it clear that the curse has emerged, targeting people who have connections to that fateful day, decades ago. “Sana: Let Me Hear” is the newest horror film by “Ju-On” director Takashi Shimizu, starring Nagisa Shibuya, Ikoi Hayase, and Soma Santoki.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/bRft16JyRLY

Monday, November 4, 2024

Linya-Linya Land 2024 is Back Around the Block with Diverse Music, Comedy, and Performance Art Acts

Linya-Linya Land returns this 2024 with an exciting line-up of local talent that celebrates diversity across different lines of antics, artistry, and advocacy for the Ka-Linya community and beyond. 

The multi-format annual festival features wavemakers in music, comedy, and performance art, meaningfully curated to welcome new and mainstay concertgoers alike. Filipino singer-songwriters, bands, and rappers, Lola Amour, Over October, Unique Salonga, Cheats, Oh! Flamingo, KJah, Mhot, and Apoc represent their corner of the music scene in the event.

Dulaang UP: “Nanay Bangis” fiercely opens this November 2024!

Written by: Camille Ann Fabian, John Patric Honre Sazon, CJ Junio, and Jericho Igdanes

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas is staging Nanay Bangis as its first offering for its 47th theatre season this November 15 to December 1, 2024. Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and adapted by Rody Vera from Bertolt Brecht’s “Mother Courage and Her Children,” Nanay Bangis is the story of a mother who loses her children to the conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army from 1971 to 1981. 

This DUP CLASSICS’ Brechtian staging brings together returning UP alumni, now industry professionals, and young emerging talents from the theater program in this collaboration. Ge Malacaman Villamil leads as Nanay Bangis together with Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno. J. William Herbert Sigmund Go, former Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director and Virgin Labfest Co-founder also returns to Dulaang UP as director and mentor for theatre students. 

Music 101 with Dr. Raul Sunico set on Nov. 5

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the FEU Auditorium, the FEU Center for the Arts proudly presents “Music 101: 600 Years of Music, an “informance” featuring Dr. Raul Sunico, a “world-renowned award-winning pianist” (Tatler Asia), who will give a lecture demonstration on music history from medieval to contemporary periods this November 5, 2024. 

There will be two “Informance” sessions: 

the first session is at 9:00 AM and will focus on the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Periods. 

The second session will start at 1:00 PM and will revolve around the Romantic, Post Romantic and 20th Century Periods.

Dr. Sunico earned his Bachelor of Music (cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Master of Statistics from the University of the Philippines. He completed his Master of Music at Juilliard in New York City and his Ph.D. in Piano Performance at New York University through a scholarship provided by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos by way of the Young Artists Foundation of the Philippines. 

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines Unveils "Mga Kuwento ni Juan Tamad":

A New Dance Adventure for Young Audiences

MGA KUWENTO NI JUAN TAMAD is the latest addition to Alice Reyes Dance Philippines' expansive repertoire of Filipino works, this time designed specifically for Children's Dance Theater. 

This new offering marks a significant milestone for one of ARDP’s talented choreographers, Erl Sorilla, who has crafted both the book and his first full-length choreography. 

The production is brought to life with a captivating musical score by award-winning singer-songwriter Toto Sorioso, and magical sets and costumes designed by the renowned Filipino Director and Broadway Designer, Loy Arcenas.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Max: The New Streaming Experience Coming To Southeast Asia, Taiwan And Hong Kong On November 19

Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.

As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on November 19, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Bell Kenz-Pharma Inc. Launches Program to Provide Essential Skills and Information to Filipinos

In the Philippines, where 8 out of 10 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, most often in the homes, with family members nearby but with little to no knowledge of lifesaving skills, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death. Access to essential life saving knowledge, like cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), remains a critical gap in many parts of the country. To address this, Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc, through its health initiative, Barangay BK, has embarked on a series of CPR trainings. 

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