"Juan dela Cruz" to impart anchored on faith in God

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Happy I've watched the advance screening of "Juan dela Cruz" last night held at SM Megamall Cinema 10. 

The story of Juan dela Cruz is based on Philippine mythology and the constant fight between good and evil. This teleseries to impart values anchored on faith in God.

Coco Martin as Juan dela Cruz, a half-tagapagbantay and half-aswang. "Juan", whose mother died at childbirth, left him with a cross that changes to different kinds of weapons to battle evil. He is raised by a priest and taught to always do good, but when the cross is stolen, his search leads him to his father, who turns out to be an aswang. 

Equipped with a holy cross that can shift into different weapons -- a whip, a spear an arrow, and a sword -- Juan dela Cruz will battle the forces of evil.

Juan dela Cruz, a fantasy-romance-comedy-action-horror, directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sunpongco. This Kapamilya series features an all-star cast including Erich Gonzales, Albert Martinez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Mylene Dizon, Joel Torre, Gina Pareno, Louise Abuel, Lotlot de Leon, Neil Coleta, Arron Villaflor, Jaime Fabregas, John Medina, William Lorenzo MC, and Izzy Canillo.

It is under the production of Dreamscape Entertainment TV managed by Endrinal and Julieanne Benitez.

Juan dela Cruz, begins airing tomorrow February 4 right after TV Patrol @ABS-CBN.

JUAN DELA CRUZ OST Medley Music Video

The 18th Panagbenga Festival 2013

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The 18th Panagbenga Festival 2013 with the theme “A Blooming Odyssey”.

Panagbenga Festival officially opens on February 1 with a Grand Opening Parade from Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl.

The first day of Panagbenga will set the festive mood as the month-long celebration starts. The highlight of the event will happen on February 23 and 24. This year, the theme of Panagbenga 2013 is “A Blooming Odyssey”. It will be a celebration not only of the season of blooming, but also of the progressive economy and prosperity of the City of Pines.

Here is the schedule of the Panagbenga Festival:

It’s time, once again, to dance on the streets of Baguio! Here's the detail and schedule : 

February 1, 2013 

Grand Opening Parade
Drum and Lyre Dance Competition (Elementary Division)
Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl

February 1 - March 3, 2013
Market Encounter & Landscaping Competition
Burnham Park

February 10, 2013
Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom
Melvin Jones

February 10, 2013
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio
Burnham Park

February 10, 2013
Fluvial Float Parade
Burnham Lake

February 23, 2013
Grand Street Dancing Parade
Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl

February 24, 2013
Grand Float Parade
Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl

February 25 - March 3, 2013
Session Road in Bloom
Panagbenga Park to Athletic Bowl

March 4, 2013
Closing Ceremonies
Athletic Bowl

How to get there:

The trip to Baguio from Manila is a breeze with the hourly service bus stations offer to passengers. It is a 5-7 hour trip by bus and may cost 450-715 pesos per person. If you are traveling by car, take the NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) to Clark and then exit at SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway) up north, then take the exit to Tarlac City, Tarlac to La union. Then a choice of the historic Marcos Highway or the steep Kennon road, where you can catch a glimpse of the famous Lion’s head, to Baguio. Its a 6 hour drive and the roads are steep so make sure your car is in good condition.

It will run until March 3, 2013. Local and foreign tourists will troop to this city to watch such events as "Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom," "Bloom, Baguio Bloom!" and "Handog ng Panagbenga sa Pamilya Baguio." There will be a Mr. Muscle Showdown, a Northern Luzon Real Estate Exposition, a Bombo Radyo Concert, a grand street dancing parade, and a grand float parade.

Panagbenga, a Kankanaey term, means "a season of blossoming." The Festival of Panagbenga was conceived in 1995 to dramatize Baguio's reconstruction after the July 16, 1990 earthquake. Over time, the term became a tribute to the beautiful flowers that abundantly thrive in the city. The Festival's main focus, since its inception has been "to highlight the best of what the city can offer."

It is a tale of a city endowed with resiliency to bounce back from the ruins caused by the earthquake. It is a story of a people gifted with unique talent, and ingenuity, who value their roots and their rich cultural heritage.

A musical comedy thriller , "No Way To Treat A Lady" is on stage starting March 1

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 “No Way To Treat  a Lady” focuses on the themes --- Betrayal, Death, Friendship, Jewish/Yiddish issues, Love, Parenting/Family.

Repertory Philippines proudly announces its second offering for the year 2013 with “ No Way To Treat A Lady ” a musical comedy thriller with book, music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen based on the best-selling novel and renowned movie by William Goldman.

“No Way To Treat A Lady” directed by Audie Gemora, is a musical comic thriller chronicling the exploits of a 1970s momma's boy serial killer – who draws a red lipstick kiss on the forehead of each of his victims as a calling card – and the hardened momma's boy cop hell-bent on tracking him down.

As a witty, snappy, dark, and wickedly entertaining black comedy, the music and lyrics of “No Way To Treat a Lady” are magical --- you will actually start humming melodies that stay with you. All the elements come together to illustrate what a first-rate musical should be!

With five actors playing 17 roles, the cast features Audie Gemora as Christopher ‘Kit’ Gill; Joel Trinidad as Morris Brummel; Carla Guevara-Laforteza as Sarah Stone; Sheila Francisco as Flora Brummel; Pinky Marquez as Alexandra Gill; and Jamie Wilson as Christopher Gill (Stand In).

Within the course of the play, Christopher Gill disguises himself as seven other characters: an Irish priest, an Arthur Murray dance class instructor, a French waiter, a telephone repairman, a pizza delivery messenger, a New York cop, and a female barfly.

NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY received a Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting, a Richard Rodgers grant, and a nomination for Best Revival by the New York Outer Critics Circle.

The schedule of shows are:

March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2013 – 8:00 PM;

March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2013 – 3:30 PM. 

All performances are at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City.

Co-presented by the City of Makati, the artistic team of “No Way To Treat a Lady” is composed of Baby Barredo (Artistic Director); Audie Gemora (Director); Liesl Batucan (Assistant Director); Dingdong Fiel (Musical Director); Mio Infante (Set Designer); Raven Ong (Costume Designer) and John Batalla (Lighting Designer).

The production team of “No Way To Treat a Lady”  is  composed of Juno Henares (Officer in charge); Gidget Tolentino (Production Manager), Gold Soon (Stage Manager); Denis Lagdameo (Technical Director), Pol Roxas (Sound Technician), Pablito Salvador (Lighting Technician) and Adul Lasin (Set Execution and Scenic Artist).

The marketing, sales and publicity of “No Way To Treat a Lady”  is led by Toots Tolentino (Publicist), Charlie Barredo with Oliver Usison, Letty Barredo, Marie Talay and Rose Silva (Marketing and Sales).

“No Way To Treat A Lady” promises to be a marvelously presented comedic story of mystery, murder, and intrigue. Just don't be surprised if it brings out the serial killer in you and makes you want to act in the show. It's going to be that much fun !!! 

“No Way To Treat a Lady” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Inc.

For details of show, please call 5716926 or 5714941 or email info@repertory.ph or log on to www.repertory.ph. Tickets are also available through Ticketworld at 8919999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Visit www.repertory.ph, subscribe to youtube.com/repertoryphils, and “like” Repertory Philippines on Facebook.  

Moriones Festival 2013

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The Moriones is an annual colorful festival held on Holy Week in Marinduque. The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks. The Moriones or Moryonan tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the Philippines where cultural practices or folk history is turned into street festivals. 

Morion means "mask" or "visor," a part of the medieval Roman armor which covers the face. Moriones, on the other hand, refers to the masked and costumed penitents who march around the town for seven days searching for Longinus. Morions roam the streets in town from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday scaring the kids, or engaging in antics or surprises to draw attention. This is a folk-religious festival that re-enacts the story of Saint Longinus, a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye. The festival is characterized by colorful Roman costumes, painted masks and helmets, and brightly colored tunics. The towns of Boac, Gasan, Santa Cruz, Buenavista and Mogpog in the island of Marinduque become one gigantic stage. The observances form part of the Lenten celebrations of Marinduque.  The various towns also hold the unique tradition of the pabasa or the recitation of Christ's passion in verse. Then at three o'clock on Good Friday afternoon, the Santo Sepulco is observed, whereby old women exchange verses based on the Bible as they stand in wake of the dead Christ. One of the highlights of this festival is the Via Crusis.  A re-enactment of the suffering of Christ on his way to the calvary. Men inflict suffering upon themselves by whipping their backs, carrying a wooden cross and sometimes even crucifixion. They see this act as their form of atonement for their sins. This weeklong celebration starts on Holy Monday and ends on Easter Sunday. (Wikipedia)

SCHEDULE  OF ACTIVITIES 

MARCH 24, 2013 - PALM SUNDAY

5:00 am - Holy Mass

6:30 am - Holy Mass

7:00 am - Blessing of Palms

                  - Hosanahan & Procession (a celebration of Christs Entry to Jerusalem)

8:00 am - Holy Mass

3:00 pm - Holy Mass

4:00 pm - General Station of the Cross

MARCH 25, 2013 - HOLY MONDAY

5:30 am - Holy Mass

7:00 am - Participation in the GRAND PARADE

8:00 am - Pilgrimage

              - Registration of all Morions

10:00 am-Opening of LEGIONS PHOTO EXHIBIT

10:00 am-Opening of the Marinduque Moriones Festival Trade Expo

3:00 pm  - Moriones Parade Around the town

6:30 pm - Morions Torch Parade (MISTAH)

7:00 pm - mass & Installation of New MISTAH Members

MARCH 26, 2013 - HOLY TUESDAY

4:00 am - Pagbasa ng Pasyon sa mga Barangay ng Boac

5:30 am - Holy Mass

7:00 am - Pagbasa ng Pasyon

8:00 am - Registration of Morions

            - Visita Iglesia to 7 Parachial Churches in the Province

9:00 am - Morion Parade

4:00 pm - Morion Parade

MARCH 27, 2013 - HOLY WEDNESDAY

5:30 am - Holy Mass

8;00 am - Participation in the GRAND PARADE

            - Community Parade of Costumes

10:00 am- Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo

3:00 pm - Sacrament of Confession

            - Morion Parade

4:00 pm - Holy Mass

5:00 pm - Religious Procession

7:00 pm - SENAKULO

MARCH 28, 2013 - MAUNDY THURSDAY

5:00 am - Holy Mass

8:00 am - Chrism Mass

            - Morion Parade

            - Battle of the Morions

10:00 am-Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo

3:00 pm - Morion Parade

5:00 pm - Celebration of the Last Supper & Washing of Apostles Feet

6:00 pm - Start of Vigil at the Blessed Sacrament

7:00 pm - SENAKULO (The Last Supper)

MARCH 29, 2013 - GOOD FRIDAY

9:00 am - Via Crucis (Way of the Cross Re-Enacted along the street of Boac)

10:00 am-Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo

1:00 pm -The Seven last Words

3:00 pm - Celebration of the Passion of Christ

4:00 pm - Veneration of the Holy Cross

5:00 pm - Religious Procession

MARCH 30, 2013 - BLACK SATURDAY

8:00 am - Survival KAbugsakan

9:00 am - Morion Parade

10:00 am-Maskara Mo, Kulayan Mo

3:00 pm - Morion Parade ( All Morion Groups)

7:00 pm - SENAKULO (The Beheading of Longhinus)

8:00 pm - Torch Parade

9:00 pm - Celebration of the Resurrection of Christ

            -  Blessing of Fire and Bonfire

MARCH 31, 2013 - EASTER SUNDAY

4:00 am - SALUBONG ( ritual and dance celebrating the appearance of the Risen Christ before the Blessed Mother

5:00 am - Holy Mass

6:30 am - Holy Mass

8:00 am - Holy Mass

9:00 am - CHASE OF LONGHINUS (Day Version) and Morion Parade

10:00 am- PUGUTAN SA ARAW NG LINGGO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY

For more updates and information and travel guide going to Marinduque Province,

Visit http://www.marinduque.gov.ph/travelbasic.html 

Inspirational Story from Nick Vujicic

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"I realized that I may not have hands to hold my wife's hand but when the time comes, I'll be able to hold her heart." - Nick Vujicic

Nick uses his unique story to spread hope and inspire people all around the world.

Nick Vujicic, who was born without limbs, married Kanae Miyahara on February 12 in a romantic ceremony in California, and now the happy couple is enjoying their honeymoon in Hawaii, Nollywoodgossip has learned.

Just like any other newlyweds, they are spending their romantic vacation relaxing on the beach, taking holiday photos and enjoying sunset cocktails – the only thing that makes them different is that Nick has no arms or legs, but that’s never stopped him from fulfilling any of this life dreams so it certainly wasn’t going to prevent him from making a trip down the aisle.

Born in 1982 in Brisbane, Australia, there was no medical explanation or warning to suggest that Nick was going to be different from any other baby until his birth. Parents Pastor Boris and Dushka Vujicic were determined that his disability wouldn’t prevent their son from leading a normal life, or even skateboarding like other kids!

After a tough time in school being bullied for being different, Nick went to college and got a double Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning from Griffith University in Logan, Australia.

Instead of wallowing in his misfortunate, Nick was determined to make the most of the cards God dealt him and help others. “I found the purpose of my existence, and also the purpose of my circumstance. There’s a purpose for why you’re in the fire,” he wrote on his website for his non-profit organization, LifeWithoutLimbs.org.

Vujicic has since made a name for himself traveling around the world as a motivational speaker, and finally made the big move from Australia to California in 2007, where he popped the question to Kanae last August.

- LifeWithoutLimbs.org.


Nicholas James Vujicic is a Serbian Australian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterised by the absence of all four limbs.
- Wikipedia