October 7, 2015

New online video highlights the power of family in inspiring success Award-winning filmmaker Dan Villegas directs

A heartwarming video that tells the intertwined story of family and success is making waves online.

The video, aptly titled Grandma’s Little Angel, tells the story of Kassie and her grandmother Linda who used to run her own local chocolate shop in Lipa, Batangas. After Lola Linda’s business closes down, Kassie continues the dream for her beloved grandmother who has instilled in her the love for chocolate-making and the passion to pursue her dreams.

The video tells the heartwarming story of Kassie and Lola Linda.

The heartwarming video’s emotionally powerful storytelling is courtesy of award-winning Filipino director and cinematographer Dan Villegas. Villegas’ impressive portfolio includes Cinemalaya entry Mayohan, and blockbuster hits like The Breakup Playlist, English Only, Please, Bride for Rent and She’s the One.
The video was directed by award-winning filmmaker Dan Villegas.
“The first time I heard the concept for Grandma’s Little Angel, I was excited to shoot it. Everyone has a Lola,or someone they love, so this is highly relatable,” he said. “I want the viewers to feel lucky that there are people who love them, and that they should tell their loved ones how appreciated and cherished they are.”

The video emphasizes a key aspect of success for many entrepreneurial and hardworking Filipinos who persevere despite the challenges—that it is best shared with people who inspired that success.

When it comes to running a business, most Filipinos are fueled, not by their personal desire for fame, power and wealth, but by their passion to give a better life for their loved ones, particularly their families. Ask a Filipino entrepreneur, and you’ll likely hear a story about their desire to let their parents or children experience a more comfortable life. Or a story about how they want to fulfill a dream for their loved ones who inspired them.

Here’s the touching video that will tug at your heartstrings.

Darren Espanto is on his “D’ Road Tour” across the Philippines!


D’ Total Performer Darren Espanto in on his way to conquer the Philippines at“D’ Road Tour” after the massive success of his “D’ Birthday Concert” at MOA Arena last May 2015.

Darren is now set to start his “D’ Road Tour” across the country, living his ultimate dream in captivating the hearts of his fans around the world since the onset of the tours at Canada and United States of America.

The course of Darren’s concert series will begin at Araullo University, Cabanatuan this Friday, October 09, which will be followed the next day, October 10 at AUF Sports Center, Angeles. D’ Road Tour will be on its way to SMX Convention Center, Davao on October 23, 2015 and will trail to University of Baguio on October 30. Fans from Cagayan De Oro will also get the chance to catch Darren’s concert in Lim Ket Kai on November 20. Batangueños will also witness his moves on Nov. 27 and will stretch going to La Salle Gym, Bacolod on December 05, 2015. Darren will also invade Cebu this November on which the exact date and venue will be announced soon.

He will be joined by special guests: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 Grand Champion, Jason Dy, The Voice Kids Season 1 Finalist, Juan Karlos Labajo, and The Voice Kids Season 2 Grand Champion, Elha Nympha.

Fans can expect all-out performances of songs from his self-titled debut album, which features the singles, “In Love Ako Sa’Yo” and “Stuck”, “Makin’ Moves” and many more.

“I’m super excited for the “D’ Road Tours” because I’ll finally be able to perform for my supporters across the Philippines. This is a big milestone for me and I’m really looking forward to it,” Darren said.

Be part of Darren’s dream and journey and head out to the nearest SM Tickets, Ticketworld, and TicketNet. Tickets are available at P2,000 for Moshpit, P1,500 for VIP, P1,000 for Gold, P750 for Silver, P500 for Bronze, and P250 for General Admission.

Darren Espanto “D’ Road Tour” is presented by Talk N’ Text and Spinnr. “Darren” Deluxe Edition album is now out under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) on CDs at Astroplus and AstroVision outlets. It is also available through digital downloads via Spinnr at spinnr.ph and iTunes and streaming via spinnr.ph, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Guvera.





For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at (632) 9162504 local 107, (0920) 9682991, (0917) 8565174 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com. 

For more information about Darren, log on to www.facebook.com/mcamusic.

Oscar Winner graces the small screen in new medical drama

Photo : Sony Channel Phils
Academy Award winner for Best Actress Marcia Gay Harden (Polllack) stars in Code Black, a new medical procedural drama inspired by Ryan McGarry’s critically acclaimed documentary of the same title. 

Every episode presents extraordinary medical cases in creative but very authentic perspectives. Events unfold in the nation’s busiest ER, where medical professionals are the heroes. In a perpetual race against time, they solve one medical case after the other using limited resources. This is far from your usual medical drama. Get ready to be hooked as it fires up adrenaline, intrigues the mind and ultimately compels the heart.

Follow Leanne Royer (Harden), the gritty resident who leads her medical team through seemingly insurmountable odds.Completing the cast are Bonnie Sommerville (NYPD Blue), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), Luis Guzman (Oz), Melanie Kannokada (Love, Lies and Seeta), Harry M. Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and William Allen Young. 

Michael Seitzman, Marti Noxon, Ryan McGarry, and David Semel are the executive producers of this series that premieres on October 7, Wednesday, 8:50pm (same week as the US), first & Exclusive at Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, Destiny Cable Channel 62, Cable Link Channel 39.


About Sony Channel

Sony Channel is the premier destination for female-skewing entertainment with the biggest and best of Hollywood. Designed for the socially connected viewer, Sony Channel features some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies. 

Fresh, confident and stylish, with a dash of clever wit, Sony Channel is visually stunning with a brand identity that perfectly complements its line-up of high calibre programming. Sony Channel appeals to a female-skewed, male-inclusive audience who loves to escape, engage and lose themselves in premium content. Viewers are modern, social, stylish and aspirational.

Sony Channel is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates pay-TV channels AXN, beTV, Sony Entertainment Television, Animax, ONE and GEM. See www.sonychannelasia.com, as well as follow www.facebook.com/SonyChannelPH and https://twitter.com/SonyChannelPH for more. 



Record-breaking prices at Leon Gallery’s Magnificent September Auction

The largest “Sabel” painting by National artist Benedicto Cabrera finds its new home after being acquired at a record-breaking P46.7M during the Leon Gallery Magnificent September Auction 2015. 

Another major piece auctioned at P14M is an untitled work by Juan Luna – signed and dated 1884 – oil on canvas, which features a comely European lady depicted in full figure in the formal dress of the time. 

Meanwhile, Anita Magsaysay-Ho’s “Lavanderas” circa 1957 was acquired at P39.71M, following the successful auction of her masterpiece “Fish Harvest at Dawn” sold at P52M during the Leon Gallery Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015.

Ang Kiukok’s 1981 “Seated Figure” sold for P11.68M, Manansala’s 1975 “Adam and Eve” went for P6.42M, while Nena Saguil’s 1964 watercolor “Paris” sold for P1.99M

The recently held Leon Gallery Magnificent Auction 2015 also paid tribute to preeminent modernist master Romulo Olazo by featuring his Diaphanous series, which are considered as some of the canonical works in contemporary Philippine art.

Leon Gallery’s Magnificent September Auction 2015 followed the two equally successful Spectacular Mid-Year Auction 2015 and “The Jim and Reed Pfeufer Collection: A four-decade friendship with Fernando Zobel,” which featured over 70 pieces that illustrate how the Spanish-Filipino artist's friendship with American couple Jim and Reed Pfeufer flourished throughout the years.

“It has always been our commitment to uplift Filipino talent, culture and history through the arts; and it is with great pride to bring these spectacular works to new homes and owners, who will surely value and treasure them like we do. This way, we are able to preserve the arts and constantly pass history from one generation to another,” said Leon Gallery director Jaime Ponce de Leon.

L-R: Audrey Zubiri, Jaime Ponce de Leon, and Dette Tan 

Anron and Tessa Mendoza 

L-R: Weng Domingo, Suzie Quiroz, Maritess Pineda and Patricia Pineda
Bong and Boboy Garrovillo 

Deanna Ongpin-Recto and Marivic Rufino 


Richie Quirino

Jamie and Tess Escaler

Marivic Vasquez and Paul Campos 
L-R: Olivia Yao, Trickie Lopa and Mel Francisco 


Ramon Orlina 
Ambassador Dondi Teehankee, and Christian Aguilar

Leon Gallery is located at the G/F, Eurovilla 1, Rufino corner Legazpi Streets, Legazpi Village, Makati City. For more details, visit http://leon-gallery.com/.

NorthPine Land strengthens ties with Pag-IBIG Fund, vows to build more quality homes and communities for Filipinos

Community developer NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the officials of Pag-IBIG Fund to present recent and future projects, as well as its other community engagements and advocacies.

“NorthPine Land is a big supporter of Pag-IBIG’s affordable housing program for Filipino workers with some of our property developments being Pag-IBIG-accredited projects including Forest Ridge in Antipolo City, Kahaya Place and Greenwoods Village in Dasmariñas City, Kohana Grove in Silang, and South Hampton in Sta. Rosa Laguna,” shared NLI Chief Finance Officer, Ben Tatunay.

Photo above shows (L-R): Amytis Banaag (AVP for HRODA, Sales Training and Corporate Sales), Wilma E. Fernando (VP for Corporate Services), Pag-IBIG Fund CEO Atty. Darlene Berberabe, Ben Tatunay (VP for Finance), Elmer Tugade (Developer Assisted Department Manager) and Paul Lamagna (AVP for Technical Management Group)

Active Pag-IBIG members have access to the Fund’s housing loan programs. They can avail of a Pag-IBIG housing loan to acquire a property from a community developed by a Pag-IBIG-accredited developer. NLI Vice President for Corporate Services, Wilma E. Fernando, said the recent meeting with Pag-IBIG has reaffirmed the company’s commitment of providing genuine, quality homes to the hard-working Filipino family.

“We’ve developed a comprehensive portfolio of prestigious projects over the years, making sure that we deliver on our promise of providing fine living to every Filipino worker who strives for his dream home. Our houses are built on excellence, and our communities on trust,” says Ms. Fernando.

NorthPine Land has been a prime mover in the middle-income housing market since it was founded in 1996 by four prominent companies led by Asia’s top property investment group, Hongkong Land; with local investors and trusted names in the country: San Miguel Properties, Inc., BDO, and Metrobank.


About NorthPine Land, Inc.
NorthPine Land Inc. (NLI) is one of the country’s trusted real estate prime movers with a prestigious portfolio of projects such as Kahaya Place, Greenwoods Village, Wind Crest, Kohana Grove (Cavite), South Hampton (Laguna), Forest Ridge (Antipolo City), and Lexington (Pasig City). Its distinguished shareholders are: HongKong Land, BDO, Metrobank, and San Miguel Properties, Inc. To know more about our lineup of products, visit www.northpineland.com or call +632 637.1531.


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