The Whitespace Market is back!

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The Whitespace Market is back! Come for regionally grown fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, wines, coffee beans, natural health and beauty products, and handmade crafts.  Enjoy a hearty sampling of international fare by Margarita Fores' The Commissary and an exhibition of works at the adjacent Manila Contemporary Gallery.  Everyone is encouraged to bring reusable bags.  Time                  25 September, 2011   · 12:00 - 18:00 Location 2314 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Tatlong Tabing, A Tony Perez Trilogy

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Tony Perez, who has spent over two decades eloquently dissecting the Filipino Psyche, is an important playwright in contemporary Philippine drama. A prolific playwright with several volumes of published works, his plays deal with adult themes such as intense love, betrayal, separation, compassion, poverty, hunger, marriage, birth, and death. This trilogy traces his artistic development as a playwright. Sierra Lakes is a tension-filled play that explores issues among four people caught in a complicated web of love and desire. Bombita is a black comedy which questions the blind obedience and subservience behaviour of young rookies in the military. Funny, but almost in a pathetic way, it reveals the emotional and intellectual short-comings of our men in uniform. A psychological drama, Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita is the second play in the multi-awarded playwright’s thought-provoking trilogy about love, friendship and companionship, and their consequences in our lives.

The Cast

SIERRA LAKES: 

BODIE CRUZ,       ADRIENNE VERGARA,       RAYNA REYES, 

DAN JARDEN DE GUZMAN,         REGINA DE VERA

BOMBITA: 

RIKI BENEDICTO, JONATHAN TADIOAN, JELSON BAY, MARCO VIANA, 

GINO RAMIREZ, RUSSELL LEGASPI, MARTHA COMIA, REGINA DE VERA,

 ACEY AGUILAR ANTHONY FALCON

NOBYEMBRE, NOONG AKALA KO MAHAL KITA:

MAYEN ESTAÑERO, MAJORIE LORICO, JONATHAN TADIOAN

Artistic Staff:

TESS JAMIAS – SIERRA LAKES

DENNIS MARASIGAN – BOMBITA

TUXQS RUTAQUIO – NOBYEMBRE, NOONG AKALA KO MAHAL KITA

PRODUCTION DESIGNER            -      TUXQS RUTAQUIO

LIGHTING DESIGNER                   -      DENNIS MARASIGAN

SOUND DESIGNER                         -      TJ RAMOS

Venue:                  Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines

Ticket Prices:       Regular: Php 800, Senior Citizen: Php 640, Student: Php 400

For Reservation: Tanghalang Pilipino: 832.3661/832.1125 loc. 1620-21      

CCP Box Office: 832.3704

Play Dates & Other Information

Show Schedule: Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm & 8:00pm; Sundays at 3:00pm

DATE & TIME	PLAY/S
September 30, 8:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 1, 3:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 1, 8:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 2, 3:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 7, 8:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 8, 3:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 8, 8:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 9, 3:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 14, 8:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 15, 3:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 15, 8:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 16, 3:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 21, 8:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 22, 3:00 PM	Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita
October 22, 8:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita
October 23, 3:00 PM	Sierra Lakes/Bombita

Earthdance Manila 2011~ Celebrating the Forests

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EARTHDANCE Manila 2011: A Global Peace Festival: Celebrating The Forests at the ARTS IN THE CITY of the FVR Park, 26th Street corner, 7th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City(BGC), Taguig Metro Manila. This is set for September 25th, Sunday from 3:00 pm to Midnight.

Aside from the inner Earth dancing ,there will also be Peace Mandala to round,Film Screenings and Green Exhibits(what?!)Art Mural, live world music and open jam.

ARTS@BGC & Mindfuel, Inc. present... EARTHDANCE Manila 2011 A Global Peace Festival * Celebrating The Forests ***FEATURING*** peace mandala * film screenings * green exhibits art mural, live world music * spoken word * fire dancers * Community Art Mural   * Peace Mandala: "Sowing the Seeds of Peace"   * Earth Meditation   * Fire Dance and Poi Workshops * Draw & Tell Art Activity: "Drawing Your Spark Tree"   * Spoken Word   ***OPEN MIC*** MUSIC LINEUP: Django Valmores * Jose Duport * DJ Allrock * Gate Pass * Art Strong * Alex Cruz * The Pangalay Artists Circle * Escola Samba de Manila * Luna Trip * The Stalkers * PINAY LAYA and more... Stay tuned for DAILY UPDATES on this page leading up to the event. We Encourage Donations to Support Our Artists!! FOR COMMUTERS: Landmark is the NBC Tent (Arts in the City is right behind it) 1. MRT - from Ayala, take shuttle through McKinley Rd to NBC tent 2. C5 - from Market Market take E-Tryke to NBC tent

His Wonderful Ways

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This morning sun shines with its golden rays

Let your heart rejoice in wonderful ways

Belong to the Lord, continue to pray

Nothing will harm you the rest of your days

The Lord, He protects His children, that's so

His band of angels with trumpets they blow

They fly around us and therefore we know

That He is with us wherever we go

With Jesus inside, there is nothing to fear

No need to be scared or to cry a tear

My spirit rejoices for He is near

Accept His comfort, His voice you will hear

He says, "Don't be scared and loud we must sing."

As the angels make all of heaven ring

Their voices so pretty like birds in spring

Mighty our Father all hail to the King.

Rome Film Festival to honor Richard Gere

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ROME -   Richard Gere will collect an honorary acting award at the Rome Film Festival opening next month.

Festival organizers on Wednesday cited the Hollywood actor's work with such great directors as Robert Altman, Akira Kurosawa and Sidney Lumet, as well as his humanitarian work.

During the festival, the actor of "American Gigolo" and "Pretty Woman" will hold a meeting with movie buffs to discuss his decades-long career. The festival will also screen a restored version of "Days of Heaven," a movie directed by Terrence Malick in 1978 that starred a young Gere.

The Rome event, a recent addition to the international festival circuit, runs from Oct. 27 through Nov. 4.

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in a great movie "Pretty Woman"

The Associated Press

Make A Stand : CBCP Year of the Youth Official Theme Song

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Make A Stand is the official theme song for the double celebration for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Year of the Youth and the Episcopal Commision on Youth (ECY)'s 25th Anniversary December 16, 2010 - December 16, 2011.

MAKE A STAND

How long must we sit and wait for a hero?

And how long must we waste today for tomorrow?

To our people that’s lost in the dark

We can be guiding hand, shining star

If we only could see that the hero is here

In our hearts, young as we are…

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

Stand firm, be a guiding light to the nation

Stand proud, let's unite in one celebration

With the Power of God from above

We can tell all the world of His love

Standing firm in the faith

Doing all of our work from the heart

We've got to start to make a stand

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

For together, we’re strong

Now it won’t be for long

Till we heal this broken land

If we live what we’ve learned

Take this time to take our turn

To make a stand!

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

And to make a stand.

We can stand and make a stand

Heart to heart and hand in hand

Let that voice out inside

That we can’t keep on hiding

Gotta work to make things work

Gotta change to change the world

‘Cause we cannot deny, we gotta give it a try

We are never too young to come as one

We can make a stand.

written and produced by Jude Gitamondoc

interpreted by Daryl Leong

with backup vocals Jean Barbadillo, Eliza Barwado, Don Eguna, Johanna Lavajo, Daryl Leong, Les Paul Pineda, Edison Saynes

arranged, recorded, and mixed by Jad Bantug at 1032 Studios

Share the Adventure with Kasama Coke

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Press Release

Listen up, teens! Looking for a barkada who can tag along your every carefree adventure? Want a faithful sidekick that will stand by you through whatever? Well, get ready because the wait is finally over!

The biggest news in years from the country’s beloved beverage, Coca-Cola is about to hit sari-sari stores- the brand new Kasama Coke! It is made for us teens who live with much zest and happiness day by day! Specially designed for the independent, free-spirited adventurer in each of us, it’s the ultimate buddy that never fails to put a smile on our face with its uniquely refreshing fizz and delicious taste.

Our new Kasama Coke comes in the resealable, easy-grip contour bottle that we love. The best thing about it? This very convenient 400ml pack of truly filling, energizing drink is all yours at the “swak” price of 15 pesos. Yes, there’s no more reason for us to hold back from enjoying life to the fullest and discovering great things with an enlivening bottle of Coke in hand!

It’s the perfect wingman that fuels our spirit as we set out to conquer the world! Now wherever we go, wherever life takes us, we have Kasama Coke to put that “aahh” to our everyday fun fare, be it during snack time, lunch-outs or any moment that needs thirst-quenching. Share more rewarding times with your best pals and grab an ice-cold Kasama Coke at your favorite sari-sari store now!

Take that first refreshing sip, go out, open more and lasting moments of happiness and feel life’s goodness with Kasama Coke! Go to the Coca-Cola Facebook fan page or visit coca-cola.com.ph for information and other treats.

PRAYER FOR PEACE for UN International Day of Peace

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God bless your day whatever your mood maybe.....
May the angels guide you and protect you from harm

If you are travelling, may you find the road
and arrive at your destination safely.
If troubles comes along the way,
may it turn into blessings favorable to all.

May you meet new friends and may the old ones stay.

May the love of our Divine Creator fill your emptiness
and may you feel it in the vastness of the universe.

If you get so tired today,
may you find time to look up the sky,
feel the air, recharge and rejuvenate

And in the all the things you did today,
may your faith increase.

May you be inspired by the diversity of people's personalities
and be grateful that you were granted the chance to lead them

And at the end of the day tonight, as you rest,
may you be thankful for all the blessings that this day had
and pray to forgive those who offended you.
Amen.

KWC KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 Filipino singers make history in prestigious international singing competition

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Philippines’ first representatives in the 2011 Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland on September 8-10 made a remarkable start. Joel Cruz was the 2011 KWC Male 1st Runner-Up and Lyda Shyla Roxas was the 2011 KWC Female 3rd Runner-Up. Indeed, the 2011 KWC World Finals marked another memorable experience for all its participants. KWC Philippines’ first experience was a blast with Joel and Lyda making it to the top 5. Their commendable performances served as a clear proof of Filipinos’ world class talent.

For his winning piece, Joel sang Bridge over Troubled Water (originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel), blowing the crowd away with his electrifying performance. Lyda stunned the audience with her powerful rendition of Alone (originally performed by Heart). Out of 23 participating countries, the Philippines was the only one to get both male and female representatives in the top five.

The five winners for the male cateogry are:

1. Marc Hatem (Lebanon) – champion
2. Joel Cruz (Philippines) – first runner-up
3. Vladimir Pak (Russia) – second runner-up
4. Riki James (New Zealand) – third runner-up
5. Toni Laaksonen (Finland) – fourth runner-up

Karaoke World Championships 2011 videos

Joel Cruz performs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland

The five winners for the female cateogry are:

1. Cassandra Jopp (USA) – champion
2. Estefania Gralla (Spain) – first runner-up
3. Jerrica Santos (Canada) – second runner-up
4. Lyda Shyla Roxas (Philippines) – third runner-up
5. Viktoriia Pakhtusova (Ukraine) – fourth runner-up

Although neither bagged home the championship crown, their success has earned Filipinos the respect of the international music community.

Lyda Shyla Roxas performs “Alone” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland.

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2011

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Gwendolyn Ruais was declared as the first ever Miss World Philippines 2011 winner beating 24 other candidates from all over the country.

Ruais, from Muntinlupa City, will receive P1 million cash, a brand-new condominium unit at the Sea Residences from SMDC and will have a GMA 7 management contract.

The 21-year old beauty will also represent Philippines in the Miss World 2011 pageant to be held in London this coming November 6, 2011.

The 25 Miss World Philippines 2011 candidates were trimmed down to Top 12 and later down to Top 5, which include candidate numbers 24, 9, 22, 15, and 13; who competed for the Q&A portion.

They were Helen Nicolette Henson (1st princess), Martha Chloe McCulley (2nd princess), Ma. Paula Bianca Paz (3rd princess), Jaysel Arrozal (4th princess), and Gwendolyn Ruais, who won the Miss World Philippines 2011 crown.

Martha Chloe McCulley, of Parañaque City, also won two other major awards including the Miss Kapuso World award and Miss SMDC award.

For the Miss World Philippines 2011 special awards, candidate # 22 Ma Paula Bianca Paz won the Best in Evening Gown and the Best Fashion Designer is Delby Bragais.

Gwendolyn Ruais also won the Best in Swimsuit award, with GMA 7 talent Aljur Abrenica performing on stage during the swimsuit competition.

Candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Talent, candidate # 1 Samantha Neville Purvor of Quezon City won Miss Photogenic, and candidate # 5 Rogelie Catacutan of Cebu City won Miss Friendship.

Candidate # 16 Loucelle De Jesus of Angeles City, Pampanga was announced winner of fan votes, and won the People’s Choice award as well as a slot to the Top 12 candidates.

Among the Miss World Philippines 2011 judges include Wilma Galvante, Vicki Belo, Maria Cristina Coronoa, Iza Calzado, Fanny Serrano and Manny Pacquiao.

The Miss World Philippines 2011 event was hosted by local actor Dingdong Dantes, with model Isabelle Daza and actress Carla Abellana as co-hosts.

Bukidnon Highlands

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Whenever we feel the pressure of our complex city life

there is no more refreshing and relief feeling

than the sights of lovely trees , 

breathtaking sceneries of hills , plateaus, mountains 

with cool blue skies above ....

i love nature...... 

it teaches us to be simple , to be peaceful ...

never goes out of style never fails to impress me, 

uplift me ... soothes and heals ...

Nature is full of infinity... and divinity

Nature is an art of God........

Top 4 American Idol EPs Unleashed In Time For The American Idol Live Tour on September 20 and 21!

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Top 4 American Idol EPs Unleashed In Time For The American Idol Live Tour on September 20 and 21!

September 2011 PRESS RELEASE

Get the best of the best of American Idol (AI) with the release of Season 10 highlight EPs of the top 4 finalists: winner Scotty McCreery, runner-up Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart and James Durbin.

Coming from a momentous win, Scotty McCreery offers an EP featuring 5 exceptional songs performed during his time on the show including his current worldwide hit single “I Love You This Big”. Hear these phenomenal tracks from the ultimate idol, presented in their extended studio versions.

An adorable singer with a sweet yet powerful voice, Lauren Alaina collects her best performances during the 2011 season of American Idol. As with winner Scotty, Lauren favors a contemporary country style. Listen to unique interpretations of Lauren‘s take on the Miley Cyrus track “The Climb“, and her debut ballad single “Like My Mother Does.”

Bringing a fresh sound to the American Idol song book like you’ve never heard before, be captivated by Haley Reinhart’s powerhouse voice as she takes on a cutting edge rendition of Adele‘s new-age classic ‘Rolling In The Deep‘ and Alanis Morissette’s ‘You Oughta Know.’

With his amazing vocal prowess, you’ll surely love James Durbin’s versions of Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” and Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” in his 5-song EP.

With the 11 American Idol finalists coming to Manila (their only stop in Asia) for the much-awaited 2-day concert at the Araneta Coliseum on September 20 and 21, fans will surely have the time of their lives as they witness their idols perform ‘live’, giving them a satisfyingly better experience other than what they have seen on TV!

Support their music and collect these 4 must-have memorabilia exclusively distributed under MCA Music.

Catch your favorite Idols up close and personal at your favorite Ayala Malls on September 18 in Trinoma (1PM), in Alabang Town Center (5PM) and on September 19 in Market Market and Glorietta at 4PM. Buy any AI album and get a free poster plus a chance to have these signed!

Brought to you by MCA Music, Ovation Productions, ETC, JackTV and Odyssey and Odysseylive.net, the exclusive music retail partner for American Idol Live in Manila 2011.

Tracklisting (American Idol Season 10 Highlights):

Scotty McCreery:
1 I Love You This Big
2 The River
3 Amazed
4 Gone
5 Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not

Lauren Alaina:
1 Like My Mother Does
2 Flat On the Floor
3 The Climb
4 I’m the Only One
5 Wild One

Haley Reinhart:
1 House of the Rising Sun
2 Bennie and the Jets
3 Rolling In the Deep
4 What is and What Should Never Be
5 You Oughta Know

James Durbin
1 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
2 Maybe I’m Amazed
3 Uprising
4 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
5 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

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Read our American Idol Live in Manila! article HERE.

SANDLER, STALLONE, CHER LEAD VOICE CAST OF “ZOOKEEPER”

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SANDLER, STALLONE, CHER LEAD VOICE CAST OF “ZOOKEEPER”

September 2011 PRESS RELEASE

Columbia Pictures attracted a truly all-star cast of comedy voices to play the animals in the romantic comedy “Zookeeper.” “We were incredibly fortunate to get the voice cast that we have. Adam Sandler got on board first to play the monkey – and now, I can’t imagine anybody else playing that part,” says director Frank Coraci.

In the film, the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo love their kindhearted caretaker, Griffin (Kevin James). Finding himself more comfortable with a lion than a lady, Griffin decides the only way to get a girl in his life is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job. The animals, in a panic, decide to break their time-honored code of silence and reveal their biggest secret: they can talk! To keep Griffin from leaving, they decide to teach him the rules of courtship – animal style.

“Adam is so talented, he could have voiced any animal in this movie, but I can’t think of a better match than the monkey,” says co-screenwriter Nick Bakay. “The monkey is one of our best animal actors – it did incredible faces and exhibits tons of personality, just like Adam.”

Cher joins the film as the zoo’s lovely and loving lioness, with Sylvester Stallone as the king of the jungle himself. Nick Nolte plays Bernie, the gruff gorilla, who becomes an unlikely friend to Griffin. The voice cast also includes Judd Apatow as Barry the elephant; Jim Breuer as a neighborhood crow; Jon Favreau and Faizon Love as Jerome and Bruce, a pair of quarreling grizzly bears; Richie Minervini as an ostrich; Maya Rudolph as a Mollie the giraffe; and UFC fighter Bas Rutten as Sebastian the wolf.

“If the lion is king of the jungle, Janet is the power behind the throne,” says Cher of her character. “But she totally plays it cool. Like all powerful ladies, she can let her man play the big man – it’s enough for her to know that he knows who’s in charge.”

Adam Sandler plays Donald, a Capuchin monkey with a big mouth and big ideas for Griffin on how he can win his lady love. “I was first on board, and I’m a producer on the movie, so I got to pick which animal I wanted to be,” Sandler explains. “The monkey was the only animal smart enough, handsome enough, and funny enough to handle my voice coming out of its mouth.”

Sylvester Stallone brings his unique voice to Joe, the lion. “Joe likes to think he’s the king, but the rest of the animals have other ideas about who’s really in charge,” says the actor.

Though the filmmakers opted to use real animals wherever possible, one instance required movie magic. “Gorillas are endangered,” says producer Mark Forbes. “No private party can own a gorilla. So, we used an animatronic gorilla suit to play the role of Bernie.”

The first step was to capture Bernie’s voice, and the filmmakers turned to Nick Nolte. “Nobody has muscles like Bernie, and nobody has the voice of Nick Nolte,” says Coraci.

How did he capture a gorilla’s distinctive growl? “I kind of have a growl to my voice anyway,” says Nolte. In the movie, Bernie has been isolated from the other animals and most other people, and Nolte was determined to express the character’s loneliness in his vocal performance. “I played that detached feeling,” he says. “That started working right away – ‘Keep going,’ they said – and we decided to do the whole movie in that first session.”

Opening across the Philippines on Sept. 21, “Zookeeper” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

“FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS” HOLDS SNEAK PREVIEWS SEPT 19 & 20

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“FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS” HOLDS SNEAK PREVIEWS SEPT 19 & 20

PRESS RELEASE

Acclaimed as one of the year’s best romantic comedies, Columbia Pictures‘ “Friends with Benefits” will have whole-day sneak previews on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 19 & 20, in selected theaters everywhere.

From the director of “Easy A,” the film stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis as liberal singles Dylan and Jamie, respectively, who think it will be easy to add sex to their friendship, but they discover that getting physical always leads to complications.

Timberlake notes, “Our characters meet each other in that time where they’ve both recently split up from other relationships and we’re both in that headspace where we kind of want to just be single.”

Mila Kunis saw her character Jamie as someone who “believes in true love and believes that Prince Charming is out there and is desperately seeking that.” Jamie doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve, though. “She’s a typical New Yorker,” laughs Kunis.

With Dylan working hard to establish himself at a new job in a new city and no time to pursue life’s more frivolous aspects, and Kunis’ Jamie meeting too many “nice” guys who turn out to be not-so-nice, the two come to an agreement asserting mutual benefits without the emotional complications of dating. ‘Cause after all, everyone has physical needs, they convince themselves. What could possibly go wrong?

Opening across the Philippines on Sept. 28, “Friends with Benefits” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

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