Philippine independent cinema has found its home at Teatrino at the Greenhills Shopping Center

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Teatrino, the new home of Philippine independent cinema, screens “Sana Dati”, “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay”, “Dagitab”and “Mayohan” this January.

Starting January 17, the biggest little theater in the metro’s busiest shopping hub, is bringing back The Teatrino Film Series (TFS) so Philippine ciema buffs can view or re-view acclaimed independent films that were shown on limited engagement only in commercial theaters.

Launched last year, TFS started September 13 and ran through November 29 for twelve Saturdays. Screening to a small but enthusiastic crowd, the series had a successful run that had movie audiences clamoring for more.

Giving in to insistent public demand, the Music Museum Group is running TFS again in 2015, starting with its choice movies for January – two movies per Saturday. On January 17, the Cinemalaya 2014 hit, “Dagitab” makes a comeback at 5 p.m., while “Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay”, the 2011 “mockumentary feature film starring Lilia Cuntapay and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, goes on at 7:30 p.m. This film won 6 awards in the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, including a Best Actress award for Cuntapay.

On January 31, crowd favorite “Sana Dati” by Jerrold Tarog will be screened at 5 p.m. while “Mayohan”, a film about the May month celebrations in Infanta, Quezon starring Lovi Poe goes on screen at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are now available at P200 per film at all Greenhills Cinemas (Promenade and Theater Mall) or at Teatrino.

For more information, go to www.musicmuseum.com.ph.

Only You: An Evening of Romantic Hits

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Get ready to be enthralled all over again by classic love songs like The Platters’ “Only You”, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”, “The Great Pretender”, “Harbor Lights”, “Twilight Time”, “Enchanted” and “My Prayer.” Relive the hits of Matt Monro as the junior pays tribute to the songs popularized by his dad such as “Portrait of My Love,” “Walk Away”, “Softly As I Leave You”, “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing”, “Born Free”, “If I Never Sing Another Song” and “From Russia With Love.”

Only You: An Evening of Romantic Hits”, a Valentine concert featuring Matt Monro, Jr. and The Fabulous Sounds of The Platters with renowned Filipino balladeer and Asian singing sensation Christian Bautista.

Christian Bautista will perform his own hit songs like “Colour Everywhere”, “Hands To Heaven”, the immensely popular song “The Way You Look at Me” that virtually launched Christian’s career in the Southeast Asian region when he started in the music biz years ago plus other hits from his award winning albums.

This will make the show a Valentine musical feast for all ages, proving that love, indeed, is an emotion that knows no space, time or age.

Love songs on a romantic evening at PICC Plenary Hall on February 14, 2015 at 8PM  and Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila on February 16, 2015 at 8pm.

Tickets are available at Ticketworld (891-9999), SM Tickets (470-222) and Ticketnet (911-5555).

Michael Bublé releases “To Be Loved – Asian Tour Edition”

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Michael Bublé’s highly acclaimed studio album “To Be Loved” has been released with 5 new bonus tracks which is entitled “To Be Loved – Asian Tour Edition”. 

Bublé’s sixth studio album “To Be Loved” follows his “Christmas” CD which sold seven million copies internationally and was the number two biggest selling album of 2011 (after Adele).

“To Be Loved” produced by Bob Rock was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles and includes a mix of standards as well as four original songs all co-written by Bublé. “After All” one of the four originals was co-written and performed by fellow Canadian Bryan Adams. The new album also includes hits previously recorded by some of Buble’s musical heroes including the Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”, Dean Martin’s “Nevertheless (I’m In Love With You”), the Jackson 5 early ‘70’s smash “Who’s Loving You”, Jackie Wilson’s “To Be Loved” and the Elvis Presley classic “Have I Told You Lately”. Bublé is joined by actress Reese Witherspoon on the classic Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet “Something Stupid”. 

“My new record is about love, happiness, fun and yummy things. Getting to work with my friend and longtime collaborator Bob Rock (“Call Me Irresponsible”, “Crazy Love” and “Christmas”) who produced the entire album was very exciting. We’re a good team. I love the songs we selected this time out. It was also terrific working once again with my songwriting partners” commented Bublé. 

To commemorate Michael’s upcoming 2015 Tour in Asia, a deluxe Asian Tour Edition of To Be Loved has been released. Additional songs include, ‘Softly As I Leave You’, ‘Mack The Knife’, ‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)’ and more that has never been released in Asia.

Tracklist:

1. You Make Me Feel So Young

2. It's A Beautiful Day

3. To Love Sombody

4. Who's Lovin' You

5. Something Stupid (feat. Reese Witherspoon)

6. Come Dance With Me

7. Close Your Eyes

8. After All (feat. Bryan Adams)

9. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (with Naturally 7)

10. To Be Loved

11. You've Got A Friend In Me

12. Nevertheless [I'm In Love With You] (feat. The Puppini Sisters)

13. I Got It Easy

14. Young At Heart

15. Be My Baby - Bonus Track

16. It's A Beautiful Day - Swing Mix

17. My Melancholy Baby - Bonus Track

18. Dream A Little Dream Of Me

19. Mack The Knife

20. Softly As I Leave You

21. I'm Beginning To See The Light

22. These Foolish Things [Remind Me Of You]

This 22 song Special Edition CD is available in Astroplus and Odyssey stores nationwide. Also available on iTunes and Spotify. To get the Close Your Eyes as your ringback tone, Text YOUREYES to 2447 for SMART and 2370 for GLOBE subscribers. Special thanks to 105.1 Crossover Radio. 

On January 31, Michael Bublé will sweep Manila off its feet. Catch the Canadian crooner at the Mall of Asia Arena, 8 PM, as Wilbros Live in cooperation with Dainty Group and FOX International Channels presents Michael Bublé LIVE in Manila. Tickets available at SM Tickets via smtickets.com or call 470-2222. Special thanks to Warner Music Philippines, ABS CBN, MYX, RX 93.1, Play FM 99.5, Natural 97.9, 103.5 KLite, Mellow 94.7, The Philippine Star, Business World, Business Mirror, HDI Admix Inc, Philstar.com, PEP.PH Inquirer.net, Philippine Concerts, SoundChecMNL and Manila Concert Scene. 

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iTunes - http://bit.ly/1BmTAhA

Samsung Introduces Galaxy A7 Octa Core Smartphone with LTE for Php 24,990

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Samsung officially launched the  Galaxy A with full metal unibody design, it’s also the thinnest Samsung device only 6.3mm thin. Equipped with Octa-core processor, Dual-SIM slot, and LTE connection.

​The Galaxy A7 also supports the intuitive features and services offered by the Galaxy A5 and A3, with an advanced 5 Megapixel front-facing camera and advanced selfie features including ‘Ultra Wide Shot’ and ‘Auto Selfie’ modes, which make it possible to take a photograph using only a voice command or even a simple wave of the hand.

The device also features ‘Always Clear Voice Auto Control’ to reduce noise from the surrounding environment, as well as LTE Category 4 support for quick and easy photo and video uploads on any social network. In addition to these features, the Galaxy A7 offers a Private Mode, which adds an extra layer of security for important files and documents.

The Galaxy A7 has 16GB of memory and 2GB of RAM to power all of a user’s favorite apps and media, and is supported by a long-lasting 2,600mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A7 Specifications:

• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 5.5”-inch HD Super AMOLED
• 1.8GHz cortex Samsung Exynos 5433 octa-core processor
• 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage
• Expandable via microSD card up to 64GB
• 13MP AF Rear Camera w/ LED Flash
• 5.0MP Front Camera
• Camera Features Wide Selfie, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty Face Features
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
• BT 4.0
• A-GPS+GLONASS,
• NFC
• Dimations: 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm, 141g
• 2600 mAh Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A7 is priced at Php 24,990, and its available in selective market in Pearl White, Midnight Black, and Champagne Gold.

People's Pope - Pope Francis Visit in the Philippines

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Jorge Mario Bergoglio or Pope Francis is said to be of the most charismatic leader of the Catholic Church. His holiness is also known as the "People's Pope". 

Pope Francis will celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, which will involve a reading of the Holy Gospel, reflection, prayer, and blessings for all families present. 

According to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, the said event will convene families who are faced with the "three most difficult challenges" present in the contemporary Philippine society: poverty, migration, and disability. 

The gathering will have the theme "The Holy Family's Journey is the Pilgrimage of Every Family" and will be the Pope's first time to lead an event of its kind.

Things about Pope Francis

Fr. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, the capital and largest city of Argentina,on December 17, 1936. 

From the moment he stepped into the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica upon his election to the papacy on March 13, 2013, His Holiness Pope Francis has captured the world’s attention for his simple message of God’s boundless love and mercy. 

Here are 10 things you need to know about His Holiness Pope Francis:

1. Pope Francis is a pope of many “firsts”.

2. Pope Francis sees himself as a sinner.

3. Pope Francis believes the Church should be more like a “field hospital after battle,” with bishops serving as true pastors and priests spending more time in confessionals, consoling wounded souls.

4. Pope Francis wants to keep it simple but “cannot live without people.”

5. Pope Francis only has the deepest of affections for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his “brother” who now lives in a monastery at the Vatican.

6. Pope Francis is a reformer; he is not afraid to shake things up.

7. Pope Francis says “no” to an economy of exclusion.

8. Pope Francis warns Christians against falling into the trap of spiritual worldliness,” which is “self-centeredness cloaked in an outward religiosity bereft of God.

9. Pope Francis is a fervent devotee of the Blessed Mother.

10. Pope Francis is a son of the Church.

Selected Sources:

Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, November 24, 2013

“A Big Heart Open to God: The Exclusive Interview with Pope Francis” (America: The National Catholic Review), September 30, 2013

Press Conference of Pope Francis During the Return Flight from the Apostolic Journey to Rio de Janeiro on the Occasion of the XXVIII World Youth Day, July 28, 2013