Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey Redefines the Universe

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National Geographic Channel (NGC) and FOX will be featuring a fantastic new series in March 2014 that will change the way human beings think of astronomical events and our place in the universe. Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey is a long-awaited sequel to the landmark series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, written and hosted by renowned space visionary Carl Sagan in the 1980s.

The new show will premiere simultaneously on NGC and FOX on March 12 at 10 PM.

Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey tells us how human beings developed their concept of the laws of nature and their place in the universe. It offers a grand view of the cosmos as it covers their pursuit of knowledge and the ever-expanding boundaries of astrophysics. 

Besides re-inventing elements of the original series, such as the Cosmic Calendar and the Ship of the Imagination, the show will use new modes of scientific storytelling to communicate the ideas that have helped build our identity within the vastness of space. Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey unfurls each scientific discovery in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology to reveal a bloom of knowledge that has allowed us to behold the grandeur of the universe.

This television event was spearheaded by Seth MacFarlane, creator of the animated series Family Guy, who may be considered by most an unlikely champion for such a project. An enthusiast of astronomy and astrophysics, MacFarlane proved he was dead serious about the project by teaming up with Sagan’s original collaborators on Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, Ann Druyan and Steven Soter. Fans of Sagan’s Cosmos can rest assured that his closest collaborators have made certain that the update stayed true to Sagan’s vision while revealing new insights about the universe in which we live.

Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey will be hosted by popular astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of New York Times bestsellers Death By Black Hole and Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier. Tyson has the power to make the most profound secrets of the universe understandable in the simplest terms while remaining a firm and credible authority over the subject matter.

Confident that Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey would become as celebrated as the Emmy Award and Peabody Award winning series from the ‘80s, both NGC and FOX in the US aired the show, and this rare occurrence will happen again in Asia on March 12. The Asian premiere of Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey will happen simultaneously on NGC and FOX, reaching a far wider audience and inspiring a whole new generation of astrophysicists.

Tune in to Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey on March 12, 2014 at 10 PM on National Geographic Channel and FOX to witness a groundbreaking television event!

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ABS-CBN CEO Charo Santos-Concio graces cover “Power Issue" of Mega Magazine for March

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ABS-CBN CEO Charo Santos-Concio makes a rare magazine cover appearance for the latest issue of Mega Magazine.With a lot of achievements, ABS-CBN CEO Charo Santos-Concio deserves to be the cover girl of the March 2014 issue, also referred as “Power Issue," of Mega Magazine.

Mega Magazine posted on its Facebook page the reason why they chose ABS-CBN CEO and "Maalaala Mo Kaya" host to be on the cover of their March 2014 issue.

Mega Magazine Facebook page says, “The moment the public eye cast its gaze on her, Ms.Charo Santos-Concio has flourished, wielding the power bestowed upon her with grace and humility. Our March cover woman talks about turning her dreams and passions into reality and more in our annual Power Issue! #MakingMEGAwithCharo.” 

The 58-year-old Charo Santos-Concho is also known as the host of the Philippines longest-running drama anthology, “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK).” The newest issue of Mega Magazine also features the passions and dreams of award-winning actress-host Charo Santos-Concio.

The Power Issue of Mega Magazine featuring Charo Santos-Concio as the cover girl is styled by Patrick Galang, makeup by Juan Sarte III and hair styled by Jay Wee.

Aside from Charo-Santos Concio as Mega Magazine’s March 2014 issue on the cover, the local fashion mag also feature Mega’s most powerful men and women.

Mega Magazine also highlights the country’s popular celebrities including leading man Richard Yap and other topics on the magazine.

Grab a copy of the magazine and be inspired with her story! 

Fil-Am composer wins Oscar for Frozen’s Let It Go

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Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Filipino-American composer Robert Lopez won Best Original Song during the 86th Academy Awards and made many Filipinos proud when “Let It Go,” the song he penned for the popular Disney movie “Frozen.”

The songwriting couple's triumph with "Let It Go" for Disney'sFrozen, made Lopez, at age 39, the 12th and youngest member of the EGOT family – the select group of artists who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Prior to his Oscar, Lopez had bagged three Tony Awards, a Grammy for The Book of Mormon, and a Daytime Emmy for his work on the show The Wonder Pets. Other notable EGOT members are Audrey Hepburn, Whoopi Goldberg, and Scott Rudin.

Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez via Yahoo! Philippines

According to reports. is the circle’s 12th and youngest member,  Lopez won a Tony in 2004 for best original score for “Avenue Q.” He also has two Daytime Emmy Awards, in 2008 and 2010, for outstanding achievement in music direction and composition for “The Wonder Pets.” In 2011, he won two Tonys for best book of a musical and best original score. A year later, he won a Grammy for best musical theater album for “The Book of Mormon.”

Earlier in the ceremony, “Frozen,” a story about a bond between two royal sisters in an icy Scandinavian kingdom, took home the award for Best Animated Feature Film.

In an interview with the media, Lopez credits his involvement in the movie “Frozen” to his wife.

“I think part of the reason they wanted us was because of her,” he said, referring to Kristen. “She has this great head for story. I think they wanted ‘Frozen’ to benefit from her story talent and our musical instincts.”

The musical soundtrack and hit anthem “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel have sold more than 1 million copies each and inspired thousands of YouTube videos by young girls singing the tune.

Lopez said “Let It Go” has become his “biggest surprise” and “biggest joy.”

“In our wildest dreams, somewhere in the past, you kind of dream about maybe getting an award. What you don’t dream about is having a song like this that touches so many people. That’s been the biggest surprise and the biggest joy. We have our reward every day on YouTube.”

“Filipino pride. I’m so excited. I’m just sending love to the Philippines,” he said.

“I know they’ve had a tough year and I just send out my feelings to them,” he added, referencing the catastrophic Typhoon Yolanda, which battered the country last November, killing thousands.

Happy Women's Day!

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"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates."

---Proverbs 31:30

Happy Women's Day!

Just want to share this video from World Vision:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTiCC0M_p5I

Daisy is one of the millions of mothers and women who bravely face the loss caused by typhoon Haiyan. Her family endures the rain and cold for several days before World Vision came with tarpaulin, they now used as temporary roof and wall of their damaged house.

She prays they will be able to rebuild their home so the young kids will be safe. 

In celebration of the International Women's Day, we recognize Daisy's strength, courage and love for her children and family. We honor all the women who continue to fight the storms of life.

Be blessed always and Happy Women's Day! 

Forty Binibinis heat up the Big Dome with annual runway show

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The loveliest women from all over the country rocked the runway at the Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Fashion Show,  National Costume & JAG Casual Wears & Jeans Fashion Show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 6.

Audiences hotly anticipated who would follow the fabulous footsteps of Shamcey’s “Tsunami Walk,” Janine’s “Cobra Walk,” Ariella Arida’s “Ariba Walk,” and Johanna’s Salagubang distinctive strut, as the moving mannequins sashayed their way into Philippines in the world’s most prestigious beauty pageants.

It was a fashion extravaganza like no other, with a display of elegance and grace that is required of all the 40 Binibining Pilipinas 2014 candidates.

The 40 beautiful hopefuls each made their debut in their chosen cultural dresses for the National Costume competition, then thereafter showed off their fierce walk and strutted down the Big Dome’s catwalk clad in sexy JAG jeans and accessories from the Binibini collection.

The Fashion Show is only one of the many exciting activities on the lead up to the Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night on March 30.

The ladies will be launching their Swimsuit Photo Exhibit at the Gateway Cinema Lobby on March 15 and will be holding the much-awaited Parade of Beauties around the Araneta Center on March 22.

The 40 candidates will also take part in various charitable missions and outreach programs under Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc and its partners.

The Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant is presented by the Araneta Center, ABS-CBN, PLDT Home, Jag Jeans, Avon, Megaworld Properties, Manhattan Garden City, Titan Watches, Pizza Hut, Sofitel Hotel, David’s Salon, J.A.C Motors, Picture City, Gold’s Gym, Dale Carnegie Training, Charter Ping An, Entrepreneur School of Asia and Raymond Saldana Photography.

The Binibining Pilipinas 2014 fashion show opens its doors to the public, and pageant aficionados can fan girl over their favored bets and purchase tickets, priced Php 110 for Patron A, Php 90 for Patron B, and Php 60 for Box.

To purchase tickets, visit Ticketnet Online www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555 for inquiries.

Photos: Arts Travel & Music Magazine