Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (Journey of a Young Saint)

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Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir (Journey of a Young Saint) is a 2013 Filipino biographical film written and directed by Francis O. Villacorta and produced by HPI Synergy Group and Wings Entertainment which features the life of the Filipino saint, Pedro Calungsod. 

Starring Rocco Nacino as Pedro Calungsod, Jestoni Alarcon, playing as the spanish captain Juan dela Cruz, Christian Vasquez as Padre Diego de San Vitores and Victor Basa as Padre Francisco Solano.

This is one of the official entries of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival to be released on December 25, 2013.

Saint Pedro Calungsod
Photo: Publication Paulines Manila

Pedro Calungsod is the second Filipino saint declared by the Roman Catholic church after Saint Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila. A young Filipino man, Pedro Calungsod, leaves his Visayan native roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668.

The San Diego Mission arrives in the Marianas where the young Pedro, a trained catechist and mission assistant, begins work for Fr. Diego de San Vitores in baptizing the Chamorro natives, preaching the holy gospel and spreading the good news of salvation through the Christian faith amidst paganism, doubt and disbelief. Despite the longing for his father and the threats to their lives, even at the peril of death, Pedro and Fr. Diego continued their missionary work. They roamed the dangerous islands and baptized many more natives and continued to enlighten them about Christianity.

This is the story of how the young Filipino saint, between wars and persecutions, played his part in this divine mission. This adventure movie is for everybody. The young boy who guided his blind mentor is something to witness and learn from. Pedro Calungsod's life of devotion is relatable to all.

Cast : 

Rocco Nacino as Pedro Calungsod

Christian Vasquez as Padre Diego de San Vitores

Jestoni Alarcon as Captain Juan de Sta. Cruz

Ryan Eigenmann as Choco

Robert Correa as Maga'lahi Hirao

Victor Basa as Padre Francisco Solano

Carlo Gonzales as Padre Tomas de Cadeñoso

Andrew Schimmer as Sgt. Maj. Don Juan de Santiago

Arthur Solinap as Padre Luis de Medina

Mico Palanca as Padre Pedro de Casanova

Geoff Taylor as Sgt. Lorenzo Castellanos

Alvin Aragon as Ignacio

Juancho Trivinio as Manuel Rangel

Johann Santos as Juan de los Reyes

Jao Mapa as Tatang

Isadora Villasquez as Ma'urritao

Mercedes Cabral as Ahnha the Adulteress

Kimo Paez as Maga'lahi Quipuha

Johnron Tañada as Maga'lahi Quipuha II

BJ Forbes as Francisco

"From his childhood, Pedro Calungsod declared himself unwaveringly for Christ and responded generously to his call. Young people today can draw encouragement and strength from the example of Pedro, whose love of Jesus inspired him to devote his teenage years to teaching the faith as a lay catechist. Leaving family and friends behind, Pedro willingly accepted the challenge put to him by Fr. Diego de San Vitores to join him on the Mission to the Chamorros. In a spirit of faith, marked by strong Eucharistic and Marian devotion, Pedro undertook the demanding work asked of him and bravely faced the many obstacles and difficulties he met. In the face of imminent danger, Pedro would not forsake Fr. Diego, but as a "good soldier of Christ" preferred to die at the missionary's side." - - - Pope John Paul

Visit the Facebook page and watch out for Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir, an official entry to the #MMFF, showing Dec 25, 2013 in cinemas nationwide.

Twitter: @CalungsodMMFF

Instagram: @CalungsodMMFF

2LaBS: Laguna Blogging Summit, The gathering of quad media Social Revolutionists

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The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit will present different empowered and powerful influencers from the mainstream media and online who they tagged as Social Revolutionists for showing their advocacies without fear, conveying their voices effectively with action, influencing their communities and by being the representatives of social forces.

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit (#2LaBS) will be on November 14 and 15, 2013 from 8am to 5pm with the registration that will start at 7am at the Cultural Center of Laguna inside the Provincial Capitol at the Municipality of Santa Cruz.

The organizers are very happy to announce that Governor Jeorge "ER" Ejercito is always in full support for this historical event. Last year, the event received more than 700 attendees from different schools such as Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU), AMA, STI and UPLB. For this year, De La Salle Zobel from Ayala, Alabang are coming to #2LaBS to learn more about the importance of Online Marketing, effectiveness of Social Media in todays business, Cybercrime Law, Anti Cyber Bullying, Blogging 101 and why 33% Filipinos are online recently. 

According to the former 2nd District of Laguna Board Member and now the new Assistant Secretary General of Philippine Red Cross Neil Andrew Nocon, "The 1st Laguna Blogging Summit last year contributed to the Laguna influx flow of tourist." This statement from the one in charge last time of the Province of Laguna Tourism only proved how effective is Social Media in giving awareness and hitting the right target market. 

For this year, different companies shows support to the 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit. Greenwich Pizza made possible for the organizers to meet at their different restaurants/outlets in Metro Manila most especially at Philfirst Building at Makati where Greenwich have a conference room. The event first Social Media launch and website launch happened also at Greenwich Pizza Philfirst Building outlet and attended by Philippine Red Cross and Zoomanity Group. 

The newly elected 3rd District of Laguna Representative Marisol Aragones shows also her full support to the event. Shes well known as Sol Aragones, the empowered reporter under ABS CBN surely knows the importance of Social Media now in today's advocacy and the fight against corruption which actually proven by the August 26, 2013 Historical Million People March where more Filipinos not only in the Philippines but around the Globe joined forces to show the same interest in fighting corruption where the first call just came from a single Facebook Community Account. 

The 2nd Laguna Blogging Summit Final Program and Set of Speakers with their topic;

Program 1st Day November 14, 2013 Thursday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks -Dr. Nestor De Vera (President- Laguna Science Polytechnic University) 

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker- Gov. ER Ejercito (Province of Laguna)

8:25am-9:00am Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas (Social Media Ethics)

9:00am -10:00am Chinkee Tan (Finding your Passion)

10:00am -11:00am Eyriche Cortez (Power Tips For Blogging)

11:00am- 12:00noon Alvin Cloyd Dakis (Bashers in Your Blog: A Survival Guide)

12:00noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 1:30pm Rhodora Espiritu (EduBlogging)

1:30pm-2:30pm James Jimenez ( Social Media in Voters Education)

2:30pm- 3:00pm Bert Guevarra 

(Environment & Social Media)

3:00pm-3:30pm Snacks /Raffle 

3:30pm-4:30pm Venzie Crisostomo (Advocacy online/offline)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Janette Toral (Bloggers as Digital Influencers)

Program 2nd Day November 15, 2013 Friday

8:00am- 8:15am Philippine National Anthem

8:15am- 8:20am Opening Remarks Neil Andrew Nocon (Assistant Secretary General- Philippine National Red Cross) 

8:20am-8:25am Keynote Speaker Mayora Girlie Ejercito

8:25am -9:00am Dr. Tess Termulo (Health Advocacy)

9:00am- 10:00am Atty. Chris Lao (Anti- Cyber Bullying and Cybercrime Law)

10:00am- 11:00am Ben Francia (Search Engine Optimization)

11:00am- 12:00 noon Art Samaniego (Journalism in the age of Social Media)

12:00 noon- 1:00pm Lunch/Raffle

1:00pm- 2:00pm Pocholo De Leon Gonzales (Branding)

2:00pm- 3:00pm Lloyd Luna (Blogging Inspirational Life Stories)

3:00pm- 3:30pm Raffle and Snacks 

3:30pm- 4:00pm John Cueto (Niche)

4:00pm- 4:30pm Carlos Celdran (Why I do, What I do)

4:30pm- 5:00pm Zero Basura Blog Contest Launch under Earth Day Network Philippines & #2LaBS

Oriang at Market Market and 100 Miles Cafe at Taguig and Tiago Progressive Cuisine at Quezon City helped the organizers too by providing the venue and food to some of their meetings while Zoomanity Group, Air Asia, 2GO Travel provides Gift Certificates to be raffled- of for the attendees. 

The organizers would like to thank Pro Friends, Gardenia Bakers Philippines, Elabram Systems, Commission on Election (COMELEC), PATAS and Philippine Health Bloggers Society (PHBS) for their invaluable support to make the event possible not to mention our media partners such as Kliping Times, wheninmanila.com, The Tribune Post, Ronda Balita, Royal Cable, Magic Expose, wazzuppilipinas.com, Blog-PH.com, webby thoughts and Manila Channel. 

The event hosts are Rod Magaru and Florencio Jusay Jr. 

Organizers: Grace Bondad Nicolas, Dianne Salonga, Mac Vasquez, Pepi De Leon, Ross Del Rosario, Rod Magaru, Florencio Jusay Jr, Katrina Capili, Odessa Escaler, Cindy Nicolas, Mark Acsay, JayL Aquino, John Cueto, Jojo Busayong, Myrns Roman and Ivan Saldajeno. 

For more information: Visit 

Official Website : http://www. labsph.com

Twitter: @labsummit #2LaBS

Facebook: Laguna Blogging Summit

Yabang Pinoy’s Global Pinoy Bazaar 2013 connects Proudly Filipino brands with consumers

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On November 23-24, 2013 at the Rockwell Tent, Yabang Pinoy’s Global Pinoy Bazaar 2013 once again showcases Filipino entrepreneurship at its finest, with unique products for the equally proud Filipino consumer.

For seven years straight, the pioneering Filipino pride movement’s annual bazaars have been proof that the Filipino entrepreneur can produce business concepts, products, and services that can compete with global brands. Each bazaar has featured a lineup of brands that range from apparel, accessories, travel essentials, home décor, home and wellness products, and Filipino art and design creations.

In Global Pinoy Bazaar 2013, these entrepreneurs take it up a notch by launching Holiday collections, and offering premium limited-edition products and discounts for patrons. Shoe brand Soulier PH, for example, will introduce special shoe-clips handmade by Gawad Kalinga communities. Likewise, t-shirt brand Art Initiative will unveil fresh designs from artists Nemo Aguila and Sarah Gaugler. Truly, Global Pinoy Bazaar has also enabled budding entrepreneurs, artists, designers, musicians, and creative minds to meet, be discovered, and collaborate with each other.

This year, Yabang Pinoy will once again prove why it has become the go-to bazaar for unique quality products made with 100% Filipino love and pride.

Please visit www.yabangpinoy.com for more information. For inquiries, please call 0906 235 37 22 or email bazaar.globalpinoy@gmail.com.

Crizal Transitions Cinemajam: Outdoor Movies and Music Festival and more in a new light

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The first ever outdoor movie marathon and music festival in the Philippines will be on November 30, 2013 to be held at Event Circuit Makati.

Crizal Transitions and World Vision underscore their vision for a better world with “Crizal Transitions Cinemajam,” a day-to-night movie marathon and music festival to be held November 30, 2013 at Event Circuit Makati. Crizal Transitions Cinemajam promises an enlightening and entertaining festival of fun and togetherness with special back-to-back film screenings, performances by some of the country’s top rock and indie pop acts and a host of thrilling activities such as karting, bungee-jumping and kite-flying.

Crizal Transitions smart lenses adjust to changing light and provide the wearer optimal vision. Its message of “seeing life in a better light,” is emphasized in the event, which celebrates the illuminating power of the arts.

Crizal Transitions Cinemajam brings together some of the country’s top bands, two special movies, and a host of exciting activities. Crizal Transitions Cinemajam sees the arts and celebration in a different and changing light, as it ushers guests through the unique experience of shifting perspectives—a fun afternoon fair segueing into a sunset music festival, capped with an evening movie marathon and after-party concert.

Crizal Transitions, the world’s leading Photochromic lens capable of adjusting to any lighting condition, shines a bright light on the metropolitan cultural scene, as it hosts Crizal Transitions Cinemajam.

Crizal Transitions presents Cinemajam with outdoor movies, music and more for a cause. The great fun event will benefit the children of the World Vision Foundation.

I remember one quote from the movie The Last Song,  "Life was much like a song. In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it's in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile.” I love movies and I love music . As I am a true music lover, not limit myself to certain types of music - whats old and new, what's popular, the best from each genre and more. 

There will be two movies, “Love, Actually,” and “Limitless,” highlight Crizal Transitions’ message of “Seeing life in a bright light,” offering viewers different, enlightening takes on loving and living. The romantic comedy “Love, Actually,” is a feel-good movie on the delirious joys and bittersweet sorrows of love. “Limitless,” meanwhile, is an action thriller on the extremes a man will push himself in pursuit of perfection. Bradley Cooper plays a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to fully use his intellectual faculties.

Well known bands and great celebrities Bamboo, Itchyworms, Callalily, Moonstar 88 and GraceNote, create a sunset symphony of sound and sensibility as they render their special brand of rock and indie pop.

Bamboo

Itchyworms

Callalily

Gracenote

Moonstar 88

A windfall of exciting activities gratifies the senses. A free vision screening in the Optical Village section will check guests’ eyesight.

Thrill-seekers can choose among karting, bungee jumping, skating and kite-flying for their kicks. Games and raffle prizes await lucky guests.

Tickets are available from Ticketworld at Php 1,350. Proceeds of the event will benefit the children of the World Vision Foundation. Get two (2) free tickets with every pair of Crizal Transitions.

Crizal Transitions lenses are available in all optical centers in the country.

It starts with a clear vision. Crizal Transitions, the world’s leading Photochromic lens and World Vision, the global charity helping underprivileged children achieve a brighter future through education, have the same goal – to make the world a better place.

Crizal Transitions lenses combine leading technologies to provide the superior clarity of vision that optimizes physical mobility and skills, allowing an individual to perform at his best every day. Likewise, through its highly laudable educational and healthcare programs, World Vision provides every needy child the skills and physical security he needs to grow up to be a self-fulfilled and productive member of society.

Stars make future brighter for children through World Vision ‘ Celebrities for Children : Race for Hope’

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"Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so."  -  World Vision

As part of its commitment to uplift the lives of poor children, World Vision launched its ‘Celebrities for Children: The Race for Hope’ campaign last April. The campaign aims to find sponsors for at least 1,000 poor children in the country through the help of World Vision celebrity child sponsors.

True to its vision of ‘life in all its fullness” for every Filipino child, with the help of celebrity challengers, World Vision culminates the campaign with a thanksgiving event at the Annabel’s Restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City last October 29, 2013.

During the campaign, the celebrities had to “race” to get the most sign ups through referring their friends and families to be child sponsors. By the end of the campaign in September, the celebrities have collectively referred sponsors for 189 children.

The participating World Vision celebrities prove that they are more than just pretty faces – they have the heart to help. TV host Christine Bersola-Babao, entrepreneur Cristalle Belo Henares, movie and TV actress Anne Curtis and beauty queen Miriam Quiambao are the celebrities who responded to the call and accepted the challenge.

Cristalle Belo Henares

A well known entrepreneur-philanthropist, Cristalle Belo Henares said that it had been her dream to help send kids to school. Her campaign slogan “300 at 30”, signifying her mission to find sponsors for 300 kids for her 30th year. She said she will continue getting sponsors for children after the campaign is over. She also said that believes that whoever wins the challenge, children are the ultimate victors.

Miriam Quiambao

Miriam Quiambao, shared to us that when she heard about this challenge, “I said ‘yes’ right away. I’ve been a longtime ambassador for World Vision and I believe in that sponsorship can really uplift the lives of poor children, being a child sponsor myself.” She started sponsoring a child after winning first runner up in the 1999 Miss Universe beauty pageant. Now, she is a proud sponsor of 10 children, three of whom have already graduated.

For TV host and celebrity mom, Tintin Babao, sponsorship is a family affair. The Babaos sponsor four children – one for each member of their family. “We teach our kids the value of sharing our blessings. We even turn their birthdays into charity events,” she shared.

Tintin said that “being able to help a child is a gift, there is no price for sponsorship, yes. But the fulfillment of making a difference in the life of a child, that is priceless.”

TV host/actress, and one of the World Vision Ambassadors, Anne Curtis is also excited to be part of the challenge. “Anything that has to do with children I’m game!” Being a mainstay host of the popular noontime variety show, she was able to get her co-hosts and other celebrities to sign up as child sponsor.

World Vision Associate Director Jun Godornes shared that "This event is to recognize our celebrity sponsors for their selfless commitment in our ministry for the children. These four women have reinforced the fact that beauty is reflected in the abundance and overflow of a person's heart."

As we enjoy our wonderful world, let's celebrate life to the fullest!

Your sponsorship donation changes lives. By sponsoring a child, you, along with thousands of other Filipinos, are helping break the cycle of poverty for children in the Philippines. Together we can make a change.

When you sponsor a child, you provides one special child — and his or her community — life-changing basics like: nutritious food, clean water, access to healthcare and access to education. 

For more information you may log onto www.worldvision.org.ph or call hotline (02) 372-7777.