Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015

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Christmas is not about giving and receiving gifts. Its about the birth of Baby Jesus in the manger... Jesus is the reason for the season!

Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Jesus Christ. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child.

Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength.

As we celebrate this Christmas

Remember to thank God above

For sending His Son to redeem us

And filling our hearts with love. . .

Here are some "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"  in many different languages!

Spanish: Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! 

Vietnamese: Chúc Giáng Sinh Vui Vẻ và Chúc Năm Mới Tốt Lành 

Korean: 메리 크리스마스 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (meli k'lisŭmasŭ saehae pog manhi patŭseyo) 

Indonesian: Selamat hari Natal

Iraqi:    Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah

Italian: Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo

Japanese: クリスマスと新年おめでとうございます (kurisumasu to shinnen omedetō gozaimasu)

Chinese (Cantonese):     聖誕節同新年快樂 (singdaanjit tùnhg sànnìhn faailohk) / 

                                   Seng Dan Fai Lok, Sang Nian Fai Lok

Chinese (Mandarin): 聖誕節和新年快樂 [圣诞节和新年快乐] (shèngdànjié hé xīnnián kuàilè) / Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan

Chinese (Shanghainese): 圣诞节快乐 (sendaijiq kualoq) / 新年快乐 (sinni kualoq) 

German: Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gutes Neues Jahr

Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Ετος (Kala Khristougēnna kai Ēutukhismēno to Neo Ētos)

Romanian: Crăciun fericit şi un an nou fericit

Russian: С Рождеством Христовым и С наступающим Новым Годом (S Roždestvom Khristovym i S nastupayuščim Novym Godom) 

Polish: Wesołych Świąt i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku 

Portuguese: Feliz Natal e próspero ano novo / Boas Festas e um Feliz Ano Novo

Some from the Philippines : 

Pangasinan: Maabig ya Pasko / Maaligwas ya Balon Taon ed sikayon amin!

Pampango: Malugud Pascu at saca Masayang Bayung Banua!

Waray-Waray: Maupay nga Pasko ngan Mainuswagon nga Bag-ong Tuig ha iyo ngatanan

Ilokano: Naragsak a Paskua / Narang-ay a Baro a Tawen kadakayo amin!

Cebuano: Maayong Pasko / Mabungahong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan! / Malipayong Pasko ug Bulahang Bag-ong Tuig!

Bikol (Bicolano): Maogmang Pasko Mamura-way na Ba-gong Taon sa indo gabos! / Maugmang Capascuhan asin Masaganang Ba-gong Taon!

English : Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 

and in ( Philippines ) Filipino - "Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon"

All We Want for Christmas is Michael Bublé, coming in Manila on January 31, 2015

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All we want for Christmas is Michael Bublé, and he’s coming to Manila on January 31, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Michael Bublé, the Canadian 4-time Grammy Award winner, delivers a full-length Christmas album with an old-fashioned taste, done in the best possible way.

The album, entitled “Christmas”, is a beautiful coalescence of swing and contemporary pop that satisfies lovers of music. Regardless of one’s music genre choice, Michael Bublé’s Christmas will surely hype up the holiday cheer. 

With Christmas fast approaching, Bublé’s smooth and flawless vocals will definitely tug the hearts of Yuletide season-embracing Filipinos. Bringing together the most popular Christmas songs such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Silent Night”, “Jingle Bells”, and “All I Want for Christmas is You”, this 16-track album perfectly encapsulates the holiday season vibe. An evident standout is his rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” as he injects a pop ballad touch to the Motown-influenced original. A Bublé original, “Cold December Night” is also included in the album. 

Christmas, produced by David Foster, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica, includes guest performances. Fellow Canadian Shania Twain joins the crooner on "White Christmas", The Puppini Sisters add swing on "Jingle Bells", and Latin star Thalia offers a grand closing by joining Bublé in “Feliz Navidad”. 

Bublé commented, "Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year for me and my family, so naturally, it's been a dream of mine to make the 'ultimate' Christmas record. Even though it was summer and 95 degrees in LA, we totally got into the spirit of the holiday.” 

Over the years, Michael Bublé has already made an indelible mark in the international music scene. His phenomenal albums which has spawned chartbusting hits like “Fever”, “Home”, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”, “Sway”, “To Love Somebody” and many more are testaments of his caliber as an artist.

Pinoy Big Band enthusiasts will once again catch a glimpse of his stellar performance as multi-awarded crooner, Michael Bublé graces the Mall of Asia Arena stage. 

Have yourself a very Bublé Christmas. Catch Michael Bublé Live In Manila on 31 January 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Michael Bublé - It's A Beautiful Day [Official Music Video]

Presented by Wilbros Live and Dainty Group

Tickets are now available at www.smtickets.com or call 470-22-22 or 374-22-22.

Here's All I want for Christmas Michael Bublé  with Mariah Carey. 

2014 Christmas Message of Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC

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"This season, as we celebrate community and oneness in the pursuit of being good, may we all find joy in each other’s company and encourage each other to do good, no matter the cost." - - Br. Armin A. Luistro

The Department of Education acknowledged the continuous and effective assistance of its media partners in communicating the Department’s programs and projects. 

The DepEd Media Partners Christmas party with fun and enjoyable activities held at the TGIF (Fridays) in Glorieta 3, Makati City last December 18, 2014.

Thanks to all organizer of a great Christmas Party with DepEd. May you all have a Christmas filled with hope, peace, joy and love. Happy Holidays and looking ahead for more blessed Philippines 2015.

Here's DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro's Christmas message to everyone.

A Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

This year has not been without its challenges and as I address you this season, I call to mind the many sacrifices we have all had to make to keep our children learning. Whether we are teachers, administrators, school staff, or parents, we have all contributed much by way of our time, dedication, and hard work.

These times have seen direct threats aimed at our students. Violence in schools and the constant possibility of disasters keep us on our toes, firm in our commitment to ensure everyone’s safety within the school community.

This season, rather than recalling what we fear most, I choose to honor the good in all of us.

Christmas is a reminder of the goodness that comes into the world even as it is challenged by the darkness of uncertainty. We have seen examples of this throughout the year in the persons of those within the Department who have given much of themselves so that our work may continue. Our teachers have gone beyond their call to do remarkable things like deflect gunmen and protect their students. Administrators and officials from local offices have been outstanding in shepherding their people, in always being quick to offer a word of care and thanks. Our donors too have been on call, ready to engage us, for what little or big needs we might have. Even our students have been good citizens.

It is very difficult to lose hope in the company of great people.

This Christmas, I wish for all of you to rekindle that goodness inside and magnify it. Remind others, by way of gratefulness, that they too have been beacons of good in your lives. Find peace knowing that in your own little way, you have contributed a great deal of good in a world bereft of it.

This season, as we celebrate community and oneness in the pursuit of being good, may we all find joy in each other’s company and encourage each other to do good, no matter the cost.

Again, may you all have a Christmas filled with goodness, joy, and love. God bless us all!

40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014) starts on December 25

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The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014) will be held from December 25, 2014 until the first week of January, 2015. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films.

The official eight entries of the films 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2014):

• Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo

Cast: Robin Padilla, Vina Morales, Daniel Padilla, Eddie Garcia, Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Film Company: Philippians Productions & Events, Inc.

Director: Enzo Williams

• English Only, Please

Cast: Jennylyn Mercado, Derek Ramsay

Film Company: Quantum Films, MJM Productions, Uno Productions

Director: Dab Villegas

• Feng Shui 2

Cast: Kris Aquino, Coco Martin, Cherry Pie Picache, Carmi Martin, Ian Veneracion

Film Company: Star Cinema, Kris Aquino Productions

Director: Chito Roño

• Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2

Cast: Dingdong Dantes, Isabelle Daza, Hannah Ledesma

Film Company: Reality Entertainment, GMA Films, Agostodos Pictures

Director: Erik Matti

• Magnum Muslim .357

Cast: ER Ejercito, Sam Pinto 

Film Company: Scenema Concept International, Viva Films

Director: Jun Posadas

• My Big Bossing

Cast: Ryzza Mae Dizon, Vic Sotto, Marian Rivera, Manilyn Reynes, Nikki Gil, Pauleen Luna, Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros

Film Company: Octoarts, MZET, APT Ent.

Directors: Joyce Bernal, Marlon Rivera, Tony Reyes

• Praybeyt Benjamin 2

Cast: Vice Ganda, Richard Yap, Roderick Paulate, James "Bimby" Aquino-Yap, Alex Gonzaga, Karla Estrada, Negi

Film Company: Star Cinema, VIVA Films

Director: Wenn Deramas

• Shake, Rattle & Roll XV

Cast: Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Matteo Guidicelli, JC De Vera, Erich Gonzales, Lovi Poe

Film Company: Regal Films

Directors: Jerrold Tarog, Dondon Santos, Perci Intalan

AC/DC tops charts around the Globe!

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AC/DC are back to topping charts around the globe with their 15th studio album ‘Rock or Bust.’ Released globally last week, ‘Rock or Bust,’ debuts at #1 on sales charts in 10 Countries so far including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, and Germany where it’s the fastest selling international album in nearly ten years and sold more in its first week than all other international albums on the chart combined.

In addition ‘Rock or Bust’ debuted in the top five in a total of 25 countries including the U.S., UK, Spain, Poland, New Zealand, Japan, Czech Republic, Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, and Hungary. In the U.S the band debuted at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart selling over 174,000 albums in its first week.

‘Rock or Bust,' produced by Brendan O'Brien and mixed by Mike Fraser features 11 new tracks and has critics declaring the album a highpoint of their 41-year history with Rolling Stone noting “AC/DC remain hard rock’s masters.” Entertainment Weekly calls the new album a “high-octane, party-hard collection of monster jams” while Boston Globe says it is the “most head-bangingly, fist-pumpingly enjoyable hard rock ever.” 

And NY Newsday says it “still sounds like rock and roll heaven.”