Palarong Pambansa 2015 opens with Parade of Friendship and Camaraderie

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The 58th Palarong Pambansa opens this Monday, May 4 held at Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex, Tagum City, Davao del Norte with over 12,000 student athletes participants from the 17 regions in the Philippines.

More than 12,000 athletes from both public and private elementary and secondary schools are to compete in various sporting events.

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The inauguration of this year’s Palarong Pambansa had opening ceremonies with the Parade of Friendship and camarederie.

With the theme “Breaking Borders, Building Peace,” this year’s Palarong Pambansa graced by Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas, DepEd​ Secretary Br. Armin Luistro and Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario.

Playing fields, billeting, hygiene facilities and provision for nourishment are already in place for the athletes, coaches and trainers participating in the week-long sports development program.

Join the fun and enjoy the games of Palarong Pambansa 2015, starts now and ends on May 9.

Photos: Arts Travel Magazine

Open Air Cinema One : Music by Day, Movies by Night at The Fields Nuvali

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Cinema One Launches New Outdoor Screening Event last May 1, Labor Day. 

In partnership with Nuvali Night Sky Cinema, Cinema One, the home of the biggest blockbuster movies launches its newest outdoor screening event featuring Cinema One Originals “That Thing Called Tadhana,” “Shift,” and John Carney’s “Begin Again” at The Fields, Nuvali on Labor day (May 1).

The Labor day event been split into two celebrations with music filling the air by day, and movies screening all night long. Hosted by John Lapus, “Open Air Cinema One” showcases three feel good films starting with the award winning Yeng Constantino and Felix Roco helmed film “Shift” at 5:30PM followed by Keira Knightley-Mark Ruffalo starrer, "Begin Again”, and for the last show of the night, the highest local grossing indie film,  “That Thing Called Tadhana” shown at 10:30 PM. 

“Shift” is a 2013 Cinema One Originals entry by Siege Ledesma that follows the story of Estela (Yeng Constantino), a call center agent who is struggling to have a sense of direction in life. She meets and befriends co-worker Trevor (Felix Roco), a supposed homosexual and manages to create a charming connection with him. As Estela and Trevor’s friendship blossoms, complications arise. 

Meanwhile, “That Thing Called Tadhana” by Antoinette Jadaone chronicles the story of two Filipino strangers, Mace (Angelica Panganiban) and Anthony (JM de Guzman) who bump into each other at Rome’s airport. At the check-in counter, a struggling Mace who made countless attempts to pass baggage load requirements was saved with the help of Anthony. After landing in Manila, the two eventually decide to travel together up north to Baguio and Sagada in the quest to search for the answer to the question, “where do broken hearts go?” 

The international box office hit, “Begin Again” directed by John Carney is anchored on music against the backdrop of the musically cultured city of New York. Keira Knightley portrays singer-songwriter Gretta who recently called it quits with her boyfriend, musician Dave Kohl (Adam Levine). Gretta is then discovered by record label executive Dan (Mark Ruffalo) at a bar wherein Gretta was forced to play on stage by a friend. Amazed with Gretta’s talent, Dan offers to produce Gretta’s music to make her as one of the talents in his company. In an effort to create a demo that will persuade Dan’s business partner to sign Gretta, the two begin recording Gretta’s music in various locations around New York City. 

Music fans also rejoiced as The Fields, Nuvali converts into a music haven as Up Dharma Down, Moonstar88, Ransom Collective, Jason Dy, and Kai Honassan performed their best hits in between the films with other surprise guests.

Summer vibes are all around the whole day at “Open Air Cinema One” as various trampolines, inflatables, and food trucks conquer Nuvali. There were also kite flying activity that completes the Labor day family getaway.

For more information, visit Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1channel).

Real life sweethearts Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert in WATTPAD PRESENTS "Marry You"

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WATTPAD PRESENTS "Marry You" with Artista Academy winners and real life sweethearts Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert which will starts on May 4, 2015 at 9:00 pm  on TV5. 

"Marry You," originally written by pinkyjhewelii and now with over 9.5 million reads and more than 98.4k votes on Wattpad. 

Based on the hit online novel "Marry You," which tells the story of how true love blossoms between two individuals who are trying to escape their arranged marriage.

The young sweethearts portraying the well-loved characters - Sophie as Yumiko, a bratty pure-blooded Japanese girl raised by a Filipina stepmom and her Japanese da. Her father, though very successful in their businesses, still sticks to the traditional ways and beliefs of their Japanese roots, including that od arranging the marriage of Yumiko. Being the hard-headed girl that she is, Yumiko always devices plans and tricks to make her "potential husband" miserable so that all he guys her dad sets up for her eventually give-up - until she meets the latest candidate her dad is arranging for her , Lance (Vin). 

Like her, Lance is from a very affluent family but is a cold-hearted and distant guy. 

Yumiko and Lance both hate the idea of being paired up together until they find themselves slowly falling in love with each other. Everything is finally falling into its right place until another girl comes in and ruins everything for Yumiko. 

Will Yumiko still find her happiness? Will Yumiko and Lance's love for each other be strong enough to withstand everything so they can finally marry each other? 

Completing the WATTPAD PRESENTS "Marry You" are Teresa Loyzaga, llen Dizon, Richard Quan, Malak So Shdifat, Mark Roque, Benjo Leoncio, JP Duray, Chris Leonardo, Mark Manicad and Andrea del Rosario. 

Join the journey of Vin Abrenica and Sophie Albert as they give you reasons to fall in love all over again every night on WATTPAD PRESENTS "Marry You," airing Monday to Friday staring May 4 , 9:00 pm onl TV5.

ABS-CBN will air the “Battle For Greatness: Pacquiao vs Mayweather”

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ABS-CBN will air the “Battle For Greatness: Pacquiao vs Mayweather” on May 3 from 9AM to 3PM to give Kapamilyas a chance to witness the titanic battle between two legendary fighters of this generation.

It will be accompanied by a pre-fight show titled “Isang Bayan Para Kay Pacman” to tee off Sunday’s fight festivities. The pre-fight will air for one hour starting 9:00 AM.

Sunday’s fight would be the biggest in recent history as arguably the two biggest superstars will finally collide after five years of playing possum. The purse will be more than $200 million excluding the pay-per-view returns. Manny Pacquiao stakes his pride and honor as the best Filipino fighter, ever as he goes up the ring in MGM Grand, with 100 million Filipinos rallying behind him. The Filipino ring icon also brings with him his 57-5-2 win-loss card that is spiked by 38 devastating knockouts. Mayweather, on the other hand, is staking his claim as “The Best Ever” as well as his immaculate professional record of 47-0.

All eyes will be on Pacquiao who has assured the Filipinos that the killer instinct is back and is raring to show the flamboyant American that he means business the moment Mayweather signed on the dotted line.

Tune in to ABS-CBN’s airing of the “Battle For Greatness: Pacquiao vs Mayweather” on Sunday, starting at 9AM.

DepEd: All systems go for Palaro 2015

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed the preparations for the 58th Palarong Pambansa in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The national sporting event’s original kick off date was moved to May 4, to support our boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in his fight against Floyd Mayweather Junior this coming Sunday.

DepEd Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said that all necessary arrangements have been secured. “Every year, we aim to make the Palarong Pambansa a special event highlighting what the Filipino youth can showcase to the world in the field of sports,” Luistro said. 

Luistro also added that this year’s Palarong Pambansa will continue to be clean, green and high-tech. “More than the equipment we set up to showcase a high-tech Palaro, the sporting event will display Filipino core values such as honesty and fair play and will put equal emphasis on environmental concern.”

Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo del Rosario assured DepEd that the province is ready to host the 2015 Palarong Pambansa, and implemented a gun ban in the province for the duration of the games. “We were able to secure the PNP’s order for a gun ban in the province from April 20 to May 10, 2015.”

All delegations from 17 regions have arrived and are now settled in their respective billeting quarters.

The Palarong Pambansa is DepEd’s way of promoting physical education and sports as an integral part of the Basic Education Curriculum and as an affirmation to its commitment to develop the potentials of the youth to become responsible and globally competitive citizens.

Assistant Secretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs Tonisito Umali, assisted by the Task Force on School Sports (TFSS), shall spearhead the event. The TFSS shall provide technical management, secretariat/staff and operational services.

The following activities are lined up for the 2015 Palarong Pambansa: 

May 3 –Governor’s Night at DavNor Sports & Tourism Complex (DNSTC); 

May 4 – Thanksgiving Mass with Gov. Del Rosario and Sec. Luistro at the RDR Gym & Cultural Center and the Opening Ceremonies to start in Government Center, Capitol Grounds to DNSTC; 

May 5 – Media Night at DNSTC Clubhouse; 

May 3-8 – Sports competition; 

May 6 – DepEd Night at DNSTC Clubhouse; and 

May 9 will be the closing ceremonies