Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2014

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The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is the first international music and arts festival of its calibre in the Asia-Pacific. It is set amidst the tropical gardens of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines; truly one of the world’s most enchanting backdrops for a festival.

The festival grounds is situated on the foothills of the majestic Mount Malasimbo where its most prominent feature is a grass-terraced amphitheatre that overlooks the bay, renowned as one of “The Most Beautiful Bays in the World.”

Malasimbo Festival 2014 featuring performances by: Jose Gonzales, Robert Glasper Experiment, Roy Ayers & Lonnie Liston Smith, Mad Professor, Osunlade, Omar, Greg Wilson, Mark De Clive-Lowe, Low Leaf, June Marieezy, Jordan Rakei, Heavy Boogie. 

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival from February 27 to March 3, 2014 in Puerto Galera, Mindoro. 

More info at http://malasimbofestival.com/

Tickets now available at ticketworld.com.ph/malasimbo2014

Throwback Docu : "Biyaheng Retro" with Alma Moreno, Maja Salvador and other dance divas

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“Biyaheng Retro” traces the evolution of dancing trends; and dance divas who changed the landscape of television over the last thirty years.

Maja Salvador

Dancing queens of then and now take center stage in the ultimate throwback docu-show of the new year, “Biyaheng Retro” on ABS-CBN’s Jeepney TV this Sunday (January 19).

Wachout nostalgic highlights, from Miss 'Tangga Queen' Alma Moreno’s sexy gyrations on “Loveliness” in the 80’s to Maja Salvador’s feisty moves on “ASAP.” 

Alma Moreno

Moreno makes a high mark in the pop-docu with her reminiscence as the Tangga Queen of the 80’s, also giving her comparisons of television dance styles from yesterday to today.

Hosted by ABS-CBN News correspondent Mario Dumaual and “Be Careful With My Heart” star Janella Salvador, “Biyaheng Retro” will also highlight the rise of Charlene Gonzales, Georcelle Dapat of G-Force, and other female artists; as well as the almost fatal clash-dance showdown of Regine Tolentino and Angela Velez, one of the most unforgettable moments in Philippine television.

“Biyaheng Retro” has been cited for its insightful and nostalgic look at showbiz since it first aired last November 2013, with its premiere episode on the first showbiz breaks of Richard Yap and Alice Dixson.

It also chronicled the stars of the seminal TV youth program, “Ang TV,” with its “Esmyuskee” episode starring Rica Peralejo, Vandolph, Baron Geisler, and other TV stars.

“Biyaheng Retro” airs every Sunday on Jeepney TV (SkyCable channel 9) at 9:00pm.

For updates, visit and like Jeepney TV on Facebook (www.facebook.com/JeepneyTV).

DepEd sets early registration on January 25

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has set January 25, 2014 (Saturday) as the date for early registration in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide. One goal of DepEd Order No. 2 s.2014 is to gather information to base its preparations to address potential gaps that may arise even before regular enrolment.

“We want to prevent logistical problems when the new school year starts in June,” explains Education Secretary Br Armin Luistro FSC. “If our school heads know how many students they will have ahead of time, they can better prepare classrooms and seats and learning materials.”

The specific target of the early registration are all five-year olds to ensure their enrolment in kindergarten and all six-year olds to ensure that they are enrolled in Grade 1 come June. 

Other targets of the early registration are out-of-school children (OSC) and out-of-school youth (OSY) from the disadvantaged groups, including street children ages 5 to 18. These targeted learners will be provided with their preferred education delivery system which could either be formal through the alternative delivery mode (ADM) or through the alternative learning system (ALS).

To ensure universal participation, DepEd has enlisted the assistance of local and barangay officials for the early registration of OSC, the OSY, those with difficulty in learning and the indigenous peoples (IPs). 

The early registration will see DepEd working closely with the LGUs, the Parent-Teachers Associations, barangay officials, civil society groups, civic organizations and the business sector to ensure wide sectoral participation in the exercise.

“Our collective aim is a smooth June school opening, that is why we are preparing as early as January,” Luistro said.

DepEd, Laguna, ink agreement on 2014 Palarong Pambansa

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Laguna will host the Palarong Pambansa 2014. Yesterday, January 13, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Provincial Government of Laguna solidified their partnership to conduct the 2014 Palarong Pambansa through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito Jr. and Education Secretary Br Armin. A. Luistro FSC.

The MOU stipulated the duties and responsibilities of both parties to ensure a well- managed and professionally run Palaro.

According by DepEd Assistant Secretary for legal and legislative affairs Tonisito Umali, “the Province of Laguna will be the first host to the first Palarong Pambansa, which started in 1948, under the recently passed Palarong Pambansa Institutionalization Law or Republic Act 10588.”   

Governor Ejercito expressed his excitement in hosting the Palarong Pambansa. “Today with the signing with the Department of Education, Laguna is set to host the country’s largest and premier sporting event.”

Ejercito explained that upon winning the bid, the Province had initiated ground work in preparing its nine-hectare Sports Complex in Sta. Cruz, rehabilitating 60 surrounding schools as billeting quarters, and approaching every major stakeholder to get on board.

“The Palarong Pambansa in Laguna will be the benchmark for future Palarong Pambansa,” Ejercito added.

Luistro thanked Ejercito for his support. “Masaya ako dahil sa pagpapakita ng suporta ng buong bayan ng Laguna.” He also expressed his desire for a “clean and green” Palaro, reiterating the Clean and Green Policy that had been in place since 2011.

The Secretary who had very fond memories in visiting Laguna, expressed his desire for a clean and green Palaro, reiterating the Clean and Green Policy that had been in place since the 2011 Palarong Pambansa. “May pangarap ako para sa Palarong Pambansa na naipasok namin sa mga nakaraang Palaro -- ang  pangangalaga sa kalikasan, an eco- friendly Palaro. Alam po namin na maraming basura pagkatapos ng bawat Palaro at ang kalikasan at kalinisan ng bawat bayan ay kailangang panatilihin."

The 2014 Palaro will also feature new spectacles such as the demonstration sports Wushu for Secondary boys and girls and Billiards for Secondary boys. This year will also see Olympic Wrestling make its debut.

DepEd is the lead agency in the conduct of the annual Palarong Pambansa in coordination with the Philippines Sports Commission and its National Sports Associations. 

The program aims to promote physical education and sports as an integral part of learning, and hopes to develop and to mold a holistic youth who are socially responsible and globally-competitive.    

71st Golden Globe Awards – Complete Winners List 2014

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The best of film and television were named at the  71st Golden Globes awards.

Leonardo DiCaprio is the Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy for The Wolf of Wall Street.

"American Hustle," "Breaking Bad," and "Brooklyn Nine Nine" were among the films and television shows receiving multiple awards.

Chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the following honored and received their trophies:

Film

Best Picture, Drama
12 Years a Slave

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Kate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
American Hustle

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams, American Hustle

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Animated Feature Film
Frozen

Best Foreign Language Film
The Great Beauty, France

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

Best Director of a Motion Picture
Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity

Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture
Spike Jonze, Her

Best Original Score for a Motion Picture
Alex Ebert, All is Lost

Best Original Song for a Motion Picture
U2, “Ordinary Love”, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

"Ordinary Love," by U2, from "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom," won for best original song. "This really is personal for us, very very personal. This man turned our lives upside-down, rightside-up," U2 leader Bono said in the band's acceptance speech. He added, "We wrote a love song because (the film is) kind of a dysfunctional love story. You know about (Nelson Mandela) the global statesman, you don't know about the man."

For Television:

Best Television Series – Drama
Breaking Bad

Best Television Series – Comedy/Musical
Brookyln Nine-Nine

Best Miniseries or TV Movie
Behind the Candelabra

Best Performance in a Television Series – Drama (Actor)
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad

Best Performance in a Television Series – Drama (Actress)
Robin Wright, House of Cards

Best Performance in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (Actor)
Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Best Performance in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (Actress)
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation

Best Performance in a Miniseries or Television Film (Actor)
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra

Best Performance in a Miniseries or Television Film (Actress)
Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake

Best Supporting Performance in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film (Supporting Actor)
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan

Best Supporting Performance in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film (Supporting Actress)
Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing on the Edge

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the 71st Golden Globes Awards during a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.