National Museum declares the Rizal Monument as National Cultural Treasure

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On Rizal Day, December 30, the Rizal Monument will be formally declared as a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum and as a National Monument by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Unveiled a century ago, the monument titled Motto Stella (Guiding Star) was created by Swiss artist Richard Kissling who placed second in a competition in 1907 but eventually was the design selected by the committee. It is a composite sculpture, comprising of cast bronze figures and granite obelisk and base.

Located on the spot in Luneta (now also known as Rizal Park) close to where Jose Rizal was executed by the Spaniards in 1896, the monument also holds his remains.

3 Cheers to the New Year !

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Welcome 2014 loud, lucky and merry in our much-awaited New Year countdown parties, happening at the same time in three different venues.

Everyone is invited to party with Yeng Constantino, The Dawn, Mitoy and the Draybers, and Banda Kawayan at the Newport Mall Plaza.

The Company, The Moments, and Mitoy and the Draybers will rock the stage at Bar 360.

And we’ve got Richard Poon and Class of Six to put on some fine entertainment at the Genting Club.

The celebration starts at 5PM onwards on December 31.

Details here : http://www.rwmanila.com/events/3-cheers-new-year

Eastwood City New Year Countdown to 2014!

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Welcome the New Year with hope and enjoy bedazzling performances at the Eastwood City New Year Countdown to 2014!

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City usher in the New Year welcomes 2014 with hope and with a grand get-together featuring dazzling spectacles and spectacular performances from the country’s brightest music stars. 

Watch out for International singing sensation and American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez, the Voice of the Philippines grand winner Mitoy Yonting with his band Draybers, award-winning band Up Dharma Down, Manila’s top party jock DJ Ace Ramos, OPM greats South Border, and one of the country’s premier vocalists and performers Bamboo. 

Hosting the event are VJ Joyce Pring and Boys Night Out’s Sam YG. 

This grand event aimed at bringing cheers and renewed hope for everyone this 2014.

Jessica Sanchez will be leading the Eastwood City New Year Countdown to 2014 on December 31 at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, where she is expected to dazzle and regale the fans with her songs including her upbeat debut single ‘Tonight’, the smash hit she recorded with R&B superstar Ne-Yo.

And at 12 midnight, guests can look forward to more glittering spectacles – the grand fireworks display that will follow the Dazzling Star Drop. Now on its third year, the Dazzling Star Drop is Eastwood City’s version of the world-famous Ball Drop in New York City’s Time Square and one of the most-awaited parts of its New Year Countdown.

Other than the bedazzling musical performances and must-see showcases, a moment of silence will also be held in honor of the victims of the recent calamities including the Bohol Earthquake and Typhoon Yolanda.

Guests who are looking to join the activity can buy commemorative glow sticks, proceeds of which will be donated to organizations currently involved in the Typhoon Yolanda rehabilitation efforts, at designated booths so they can join the simultaneous raising of these lights, which will coincide with the one-minute gesture.

“Our New Year countdown this year is really meant to bring hope and lift the spirit of our countrymen affected by recent calamities. It is through this gathering that we’d want to show the whole world that no natural disaster can dampen nor destroy Filipinos’ resiliency and indomitable spirit,” said Megaworld Corporation First Vice President and Commercial Division Head Kevin Tan.

Those looking to join the Eastwood City New Year Countdown to 2014 can drop by Eastwood Mall Open Park at 6PM. Unique and fun commemorative New Year memorabilia will also be available at different selling booths for those who want to get into the New Year vibe. 

For more information, please call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888 

or 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit www.megaworldlifestylemalls.com.

Robin Padilla and 10000 wins at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2013

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Robin Padilla won Best Actor for his movie “10,000 Hours,” which also bagged the Best Picture award, in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night December 27, held at the Meralco Theater. 

Maricel Soriano bagged the Best Actress trophy for her role in the Vice Ganda-starrer “Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy.” This Star Cinema and Viva Films co-production also won the 2nd Best Picture award and the citation for Most Gender Sensitive Film.

Ryzza Mae Dizon, of My Little Bossings won Best Child Performer.

Here is the complete list winners:

New Wave Student Short Film Special Jury Prize: No Filter , Mapua Institute of Technology
New Wave Short Film Best Picture: Ang Paglisan
Best Float Award: Boy Golden
Youth Choice Award: Pagpag
Best New Wave Film: Dukit by Armando Lao
Animation Jury Prize: Ang Lalong ni Kulakog
Animation Best Picture: Kaleh and Mbaki
Best New Wave Film Director: Armando Lao for Dukit
New Wave Best Actress: Agot Isidro
New Wave Best Actor: Bor Ocampo, Willy Layug, Bambalito Lacap for Dukit
New Wave Special Jury Prize: Mga Anino ng Kahapon
New Wave Best Picture: Dukit
Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, My Little Bossings
Best Festival Sound Recording: 10,000 Hours
Best Musical Score: 10,000 Hours
Best Original Theme Song: My Little Bossings
Best Makeup: Pagpag
Best Visual Effects: 10,000 Hours
Best Editing: 10,000 Hours
Best Cinematography: 10,000 Hours
Gender Sensitive Award - New Wave Student Category: Hintayin mo sa Seq. 24
Gender Sensitive Award Main Category: Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy
Gender Sensitive Award - New Wave: Island Dreams
Special Recognition Award: Ronnie Ricketts
FPJ Memorial Award for Film Excellence: 10,000 Hours
Mavshack Male Star of the Night: Daniel Padilla
Mavshack Female Star of the Night: Eugene Domingo
Best Original Story: 10,000 Hours
Best Screenplay: 10,000 Hours
Best Director: Joyce Bernal, 10,000 Hours
Best Supporting Actor: Pen Medina, 10,000 Hours
Best Supporting Actress, Aiza Seguerra, My Little Bossings
Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: 10,000 Hours
3rd Best Picture: My Little Bossings
2nd Best Picture: Girl, Boy, Bakla. Tomboy
Best Picture: 10,000 Hours
Best Actor: Robin Padilla, 10,000 Hours
Best Actress: Maricel Soriano, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy

Boracay Island Water sends relief to communities in Aklan and Capiz affected by Yolanda

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Living its commitment to social responsibility, Boracay Island Water, together with Boracay Foundation, Inc. (BFI) and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)- Boracay, provided relief goods to victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Aklan and Capiz. Rice, canned goods, noodles, 3-in-1 coffee, biscuits, drinking water, clothes and toys were given to the towns of Libacao, Balete, and Batan in Aklan and Municipality of Pilar in Capiz. 

“It is our intent, together with BFI and PCCI- Boracay, to concentrate assistance efforts in communities all over the Island and those nearby that suffered the harsh impact of Yolanda”, say Ben Manosca, General Managaer of Boracay Island Water.

Boracay Island Water, subsidiary of East Zone water concessionaire Manila Water, was formed in 2009 through a joint venture agreement with the Tourism Infrastructure Authority and Enterprise Zone Authority or TIEZA (formerly known as Philippine Tourism Authority) to operate the water and wastewater services in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Aklan, particularly in its three barangays -- Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak.