Repertory Philippines adapts Secret Garden for a new generation

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Repertory Philippines is set to showcase another musical production; now of Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon’s adaptation of the classic story The Secret Garden. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the story revolves around the lives of two abandoned youngsters Mary Lennox and Colin Craven who, through the power of love, begin to transform their spoiled and selfish ways for the better. The show runs simultaneously with Rep’s staging of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Rep’s version is anticipated to entertain audiences with a magical score and fascinating choreography but it shouldn't be missed largely because of the amazing young talent set to play the spirited main characters of the story. Playing the mischievous Mary Lennox are 12-year-old Ashlee Factor and 9-year-old Ginger Karganilla. Between them, they have already starred in five stage productions. Not only is Ashlee already playing a role in Rep’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but she also played one of the lead characters of the theater production house’s adaptation of Scrooge. While Ginger took part in playing characters in Resorts World Manila’s Cinderella the Musical and The King & I.

As for the very headstrong Colin Craven, the role will be played by 11-year-old Daniel Drilon, 10-year-old Albert Silos, and 11-year-old Noel Comia. Not to be outshined by their female counterparts, the boys also have an impressive list of titles behind them. Apart from playing roles in Rep’s Scrooge, Pinocchio, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Noel had a role in Kids Acts Philippines’ Hua Mulan which earned him the Best Child Performer Award at the 27th Aliw Awards. Albert’s background includes roles in Resorts World Manila’s King & I and Cinderella and in Gantimpala Theater’s Kanser the Musical. While Daniel, despite having his professional debut just last year, has had years of intensive training in the performing arts which landed him lead roles in Rep’s Pinocchio and Scrooge.

With their extensive experience in theater arts and months of preparing for the role, the cast is set to bring the story of Secret Garden and its characters to life. “We like to perform to make the audience happy,” explains Daniel--a statement that resounded with the entire cast. Come opening day on November 20, that’s what they plan to do.

With director Anton Juan leading them, the entire production is sure to enthrall audiences no matter what age. Together with the story’s beautiful message, no doubt the show will be a hit. “Secret Garden has a really nice moral lesson, the music is catchy, and they should watch it because they will learn a lot,” shares Albert of the experience people should expect from the show.

The Secret Garden will be staged from November 20 to December 20, 2015 at the Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Ticket prices range from P500 to P1,000. For more details on the play, call Repertory Philippines at 843-3570 and book tickets through TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit their website at www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Mega Global presents latest endorser Liza Soberano for the new "Mega Tuna"

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Mega Global Corporation introduced the latest endorser, Fil-Am model and teen superstar Liza Soberano on October 20, 2015 held at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon City, in time for the launching of  Mega Tuna, their newest addition to their line of premium products.

The country’s top manufacturer and distributor of canned goods has recently launched Mega Tuna, - Mega Tuna Flakes in Oil, Mega Tuna Flakes Hot and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Sweet and Spicy, Mega Tuna Flakes Spanish-Style as addition to their line of premium products namely Mega Sardines, Mega Creations, Valley Farm, and Oh my Ulam!.

With their vision set in providing high-quality, value-for-money products through bringing forth improvement and innovation in fishing, food technology and packaging, Mega Global has set a high standard in providing all 100% pure tuna in every variant of Mega Tuna.

Raffy Lantin, Mega Global Corporation AVP for Sales and Marketing

“Forty years in the business and continuously growing, Mega Global is very excited to introduce our newest product in the market, Mega Tuna. We assure you that, ALL variants of Mega Tuna contains 100% pure tuna with no extenders, no preservatives and no MSG," as Raffy Lantin, AVP for Sales and Marketing of Mega Global Corporation has expressed the company’s excitement over the launch of this new world-class product from MFC. 

Mega Tuna Brand Manager, John Paolo Calona, proudly explained how he sees Mega Tuna and how it is different from any other tuna brands.

John Paolo Calona, Mega Tuna Brand Manager

“We want Mega Tuna to be the top choice of tuna enthusiasts who want to savor the true taste of pure tuna. With no extenders, no preservatives, and no MSG, Mega Tuna gives only 100% pure tuna in every can. Mega Tuna comes in four variants, namely, Mega Tuna Flakes in Oil, Hot and Spicy, Sweet and Spicy and Spanish-Style. Whichever you choose, you are sure to get 100% pure tuna goodness with Mega Tuna.

With very discerning market who takes pride with their choices in mind, Mega Tuna, unlike other tuna brands, does not utilize Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) or commonly known as "extenders". Extenders when combined with additives such as food coloring, MSG, or emulsifiers and the likes, can be potentially harmful to one’s health. The most common ingredients used by some canned tuna as extenders are "soy protein concentrates". So next time you buy canned tuna, don't forget to check the label!

During the product launch event, Mega Tuna also introduced their latest endorser Liza Soberano who the brand sees as the personification of Mega Tuna: naturally 100% beautiful inside and out.

“We are very excited to work with Liza whose beauty and personality captures the heart, who gives her 100% in everything she does, whether it is with her showbiz career, her advocacy and most especially with her family. We are very confident with Liza for Mega Tuna,” Calona said.

Shy, simple, young and happy Liza shared “I am very excited and grateful to my Mega Global Family for trusting me to be the endorser of Mega Tuna. I like being healthy and Mega Tuna is the perfect partner for me. With Mega Tuna, you are getting 100% pure tuna in all variants.”

Mega Tuna is available in all leading supermarkets and groceries nationwide at the suggested retail price of P33.10.

Stay healthy, enjoy pure tuna goodness with every variant of Mega Tuna. With Mega Tuna, all variants, all 100% pure tuna.

NorthPine Land unveils Peppermint model house for Parkview, Greenwoods community

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Exuding style and comfort thru its first-rate architecture, the Peppermint house model was recently launched as the newest addition in NLI’s Parkview development.

For almost 20 years, NorthPine Land, Inc. (NLI) has been building quality yet affordable suburban communities in areas where there is a strong combination of accessibility and opportunity.

It comes as no surprise then that the company has created its biggest project to date in Greenwoods in Cavite. Covering over 80-hectares of prime real estate, Greenwoods also boasts of several communities with their own distinctive identities namely: Greenwoods, Greenwood Heights, Norfolk Ridge, Parkview, Primrose Place, Rosewood, and The Prime.

Complete with all the necessary amenities for wellness and recreation such as a multi-purpose pavilion, a sports center, a wellness park, village chapel, nature and life trails, swimming pools and basketball courts, Greenwoods also distinguishes itself from other communities with its strikingly beautiful houses.

A fine example of these well-designed houses is the Peppermint, a model house introduced during a recent grand open house event called “It’s A Sunday Playdate” that centered on a block building activity for children. Peppermint is NorthPine’s latest addition to the set of house models in Greenwoods’ Parkview community.

NLI’s Executive Vice-President Mr. Ferdinand M. Macabanti helps a kid assemble her own house made from toy bricks in the recent open house event for Parkview.

As dream homes go, Peppermint represents the picture-perfect lifestyle envisioned by NLI for Parkview, a sub-community in Greenwoods. It is also noteworthy that like all other NLI projects, the first-rate architecture and amenities of Greenwoods is very much comparable to posh subdivisions in Metro Manila.

Model unit Peppermint covers a total lot area of 185 square meters with 162 square meters-floor area. The house includes three (3) bedrooms (with one Master’s bedroom), three (3) toilets and bathrooms (including one for the Master’s bedroom); as well as a family room, living, dining and service areas, kitchen, maid’s room, lanai, porch and balcony.

In addition to being an ideal community, Parkview, Greenwoods is also located at the heart of Dasmarinas, Cavite, and is only about an hour drive away from Metro Manila. Important establishments like malls, hospitals, and schools are also very accessible to this big community. 

“With Greenwoods, we offer the peace and serenity of suburban living as well as access to the busy and vibrant city lifestyle,” said Executive Vice President of NLI Ferdinand Macabanti.

Macabanti pointed out that the ongoing development of the Skyway extension and other government infrastructure projects like the highly anticipated Intermodal Transport System (ITS), LRT 1 Cavite Extension, LRT6 Project and Cavite- Laguna Expressway (CALAX) are proofs that NLI communities like Greenwoods are in strategic locations ideal for everyone. 

Likewise, because of its proximity to the city and the booming infrastructure projects already ongoing in the CALABARZON region where Parkview is situated, Peppermint is also a sound investment as all these improvements mean that prices of properties in the area are certain to appreciate.

With regards to “It’s a Sunday Playdate,” Macabanti shared that company representatives encouraged guests to bring their kids along and allow them to be creative as they play and experiment with colorful building sets and blocks.

“The event centered on the idea of building dreams through homes like Peppermint and many more in the future. Hence the block building and coloring activities for kids,” noted Executive Vice President of NLI Ferdinand Macabanti. 

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.

DepEd extends early registration for Senior High School

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has extended the early registration period for Senior High School (SHS) from October 19 to November 13, 2015 to ensure that incoming SHS students are enrolled in SHS come June 2016. 

Education Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC said that the extension will give all incoming SHS students ample time to decide on their choice of SHS track. “We want our students to be aware of the importance of choosing a track that suits their interest and matches job opportunities that await them,” he added.

The four major tracks in the SHS Program are Academic, Technical-Vocational Livelihood, Sports, and Arts and Design.

During this period, all Grade 10 students in all public and private high schools are encouraged to submit their choice of school and SHS track to their respective class advisers. The class advisers of Grade 10 in public schools are then tasked to register their students for SHS and submit learners’ preferences through the SHS registration module in the Learner Information System (LIS) of DepEd.

The SHS early registration is also open to high school graduates prior to the full implementation of the K to 12 Program, passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) and Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Examination for Junior High School level. They may register in any of the schools offering SHS. 

For the list of Senior High Schools, visit http://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/shs.

“Kung Pag-ibig Mo’y Ulan” wins as ASOP Music Festival Song of the Year 4

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Kung Pag-ibig Mo’y Ulan,” composed by Christian Malinias of Benguet province, swept the top prizes of the UNTV Life-produced songwriting tilt, A Song of Praise (ASOP) Music Festival Year 4 on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.

The song was awarded the “Song of the Year” by ASOP Music Festival juries headed by “The Maestro” Ryan Cayabyab or “Mr. C.” This award comes with Php 500,000 cash prize. The Voice Season 2 Finalist Leah Patricio bagged the Best Interpreter award for the same, taking home Php50,000 in cash.

Twelve monthly finalists vied for the “Song of the Year” honors and some special prizes. A record P1.3 Million total cash prizes was given this year, ASOP Music Festival’s 4th Year. 

Other runners-up include the grand finalist “Pakamamahalin Din Kita,” composed by Dennis Avenido (1st runner-up), crowd-favorite “Jesus, I Love You” (2nd runner-up), and “Pahintulutan Mo” penned by Leonardo De Jesus II (3rd runner-up. Niño Alejandro, RJ Buena and Philippe Go, interpreted the first, second, and third runner up winning masterpieces, respectively.

The other members of the judging board include ASOP resident judge and arranger Mr. Mon del Rosario, singer/songwriter Mr. Jett Pangan, Gospel songwriter Mr. Jungee Marcelo, record company executive Ms. Lachmi Baviera and Filipino singer and actress Ms. Celeste Legaspi.

BMPI Chairman and CEO Daniel Razon acknowledged the original proponent of ASOP Music Festival – Bro. Eli Soriano, the Overall Servant of the Members Church of God International (MCGI).

Kuya Daniel, as he is also known by the public, bared that ASOP the songwriting tilt has been around in MCGI for 11 years already until Bro. Eli suggested to put the show on mainstream television.

He added that the winning songs of ASOP will debut on mainstream radio beginning Sunday (October 18, 2015), at 5-6 a.m., through Wish FM 107.5 kHz.

The people’s favorite was “Dakila Ka Ama” by Ella Mae Septimo and interpreted by Ruth Regine Reyno. Selected as Best Music Video was the work for “Sabik Sa ‘Yo” by Joseph Bolinas and interpreted by Ney Dimaculangan.