2013 07/19-07/25

PHILIPPINE NEWS/PHILIPPINES TODAY/INSIDER COMMUNITY

AEGIS will be performing LIVE in Concert on Sunday, 10/13/13 6:30PM @ San Jose Center for Performing Arts. Aegis, is an all-female rock group that popularized the chart-busting hits "Halik," "Luha" and "Basang Basa sa Ulan."

The Agooenians Association of America, Inc. held their annual picnic last Saturday at the Fair Oaks Park in Sunnyvale, CA. Spotted active members who attended were Rom E. Ronquillo, Arthur Estoesta, George Ventura, Matt & Jocelyn Tabora & Norma Kavanaugh, just to name a few.

Former "FISTORAMA" Announcer Filomeno Gaudinez celebrated his 100th birthday last July 5, 2013. He is the legendary announcer for the "Thrillah in Manila " with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. He also did several movies with the King "Fernando Poe, Jr.". Additionally, US President Barrack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent him a Presidential Certificate on celebrating this extra ordinary milestone. Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves also sent him commendation. Belated Happy Birthday, Mang Filomeno!

Manila-based Barge Ramos, 2nd left, will be this year's featured designer when Philippine International Aid (PIA) holds its annual benefit fashion show in November (shown here with models Marilen Bernardo,left, Leilani Atis & Choreographer Ogee Atos, rightmost)

AEGIS LIVE

IN SAN JOSE

TO-BE SEEN IN THE CITY

(San Jose, CA) – AEGIS, the all-female rock band had conquered Switzerland, Belgium, England, Canada, Japan, Dubai, Hongkong, Ireland and the United Statees, just to name a few with their unforgettable chart-toppers “Halik,” “Luha” and “Basang Basa sa Ulan.” Now, hear them all over again as they perform LIVE at the Center for Performing Arts located at 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95113 on Saturday, October 13, 2013 starting at 6:30PM.

Aegis recorded hit songs that mirror real-life experiences and usual sentiments of many Filipinos which made them become one of the crowd’s favourite. Their OPM hits reflect the struggles of most people in love especially during break ups and not-so-good confrontations. Because of the melancholic melody of their songs, it speaks more of the distress of those who come apart of the seams and feeling cheesed off with their lives–eventually, making the musical group as a comfort at the drop of a hat that no international artist can totally achieve.

Gaining popularity nationwide and among Filipino Overseas Workers worldwide, the band proved their credibility as singers by staying modest and creating strong bonding that eventually resulted to long years of friendship. The Aegis band had truly come a long way when it comes to music stardom. Up until now, you could hear people of all ages belting out their hit songs and enjoying the shared videoke vibe with their family and friends.

No one could ever forget the band that once made a name to the OPM rock.

Support Original Pilipino Music (OPM)! Watch the AEGIS LIVE concert in San Jose!

For tickets (priced at $55 $78 & $115 VIP) and sponsorship information, please call (650) 867-1422 or (408) 896-5108

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ABS-CBN PUBLISHING WINS BIG AT THE ASIAN PUBLISHING AWARDS

ABS-CBN Publishing, Inc. (API) received a total of five Asian Publishing awards in rites held last July 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manila.

API won for "Best Feature on Cars" and "Best Feature on Wine Tasting", both for Vault magazine; for "Best Feature on Interior Design" for Metro Home magazine and "Best Feature on Asian Fashion" for Metro magazine. In the book category, Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was awarded for "Best Insights into Asian Societies."

According to the Asian Publishing Conference Committee, the awards organizers, there were 171 entries from Asia. API joined winners from eight countries, which included three others from the Philippines.

“We are proud of this achievement, knowing that our locally developed magazines can compete and win against many franchised global brands. I thank God and the great people I worked with for excelling in their respective categories. I also want to thank the Asian Publishing Conference Committee for the recognition that they’ve given us,” said Ernie Lopez, President of API.

“There has never been a more competitive and transformative period in history of magazine media. Audiences are segmenting rapidly, and there are over 500 magazines sold on a typical bookstore, with many more alternatives on digital storefronts. It is therefore heartening to see Philippine publications and our brands competing in terms of quality at an international level,” added Mark Yambot, Managing Director of API.

This is the second year in a row for Vault magazine to be recognized for editorial excellence. A high-end men’s lifestyle magazine, Vault magazine also won the “Best New Magazine” and “Best Cover Design” in APA for 2012. “Our fine wines and motoring sections are particularly popular for their depth, detail, insider knowledge and visual attractiveness. We are proud to be cited two years in a row for excellence in lifestyle journalism,” said David Celdran, Editor-in-Chief of Vault.

Shot in Milo Naval’s house in Sorsogon, Metro Home’s winning feature showcased Philippine ingenuity through the tropical and modernist design of the established interior and furniture designer.

Metro’s winning entry was an Iza Calzado photo shoot in Barcelona which showcased creations from top and aspiring Filipino designers. This is also the second win for the magazine whose iPad edition was awarded in 2011 for “Best in Tablet Platform.”

Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir was one of the Philippines' best-selling books of 2012.

ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. (API) is a subsidiary of media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. API is the leading provider of Philippine developed magazine brands with 13 homegrown titles such as StarStudio, The Buzz, Working Mom, Food, Chalk, and the Kris Aquino Magazine.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ZANJOE!

Crowd-favorite and comedy hunk Zanjoe Marudo has something special coming his way now that he’s about to have his 31^st birthday celebration with his friends and comrades on the fun-filled “Banana Nite” this Saturday (July 20).

The versatile actor has recently been getting much buzz and acclaim for his latest projects that have been bringing him much praise and admiration from the audience. With Star Cinema’s recent offering, “Bromance: My Brother’s Romance” and a lead role in the top-rating television series “Annaliza”, Zanjoe’s past and current year have indeed been filled with blessing after blessing.

Now, however, it’s about time for Zanjoe to enjoy all that he’s been through—with smiles and laughs among some of the people who have added to all his success.

With a new year on the way, Zanjoe is about to take on even more kinds of risks, starting with his first ever singing performance with a live band. Hilarious gags and sketches are also well on the way for his celebration, sharing all the fun with an audience whose enjoyment he holds dear.

Even more—there’s a special surprise in store for Zanjoe that is sure to touch his heart. With that coming his way, his 31^st birthday is sure to be absolutely complete.

Tune in to the celebration on “Banana Nite” this Saturday (July 20), as Zanjoe Marudo shares what’s in store for his birthday on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after “Toda Max”.

‘Little Juan’ calls out for Kapamilyas to help Filipino students via ‘Juan Fun School Day’

IZZY CANILLO: "MY LITTLE JUAN" CHANGED MY LIFE"

Kapamilya child star Izzy Canillo revealed that playing the role of the young Juan dela Cruz in the Kapamilya Gold drama series “My Little Juan” is a dream come true and a huge learning experience for him.

“My life has changed because of ‘My Little Juan.’ I learn a lot, not only about acting, but also important values that Fr. Cito (Jaime Fabregas) has been teaching Juan,” said Izzy.

According to the young actor, even his idol, the Teleserye Prince and “Juan dela Cruz” lead star Coco Martin gives him advice every now and then. “Kuya Coco always reminds me to behave on the set and to obey the director and my parents,” he said.

Meanwhile, like Izzy, “Juan dela Cruz Revolution” is set to mark the beginning of many changes in the world of Philippine TV’s favorite superhero this Monday (July 8) with the introduction of a new character, the revelation of a new weapon, and the new mission for Filipino kids titled ‘Juan Fun School Day.’

As a huge support for Filipino kids, Izzy is calling out to all Kapamilyas to help and join the project ‘Juan Fun School Day’ which aims to help students by providing them different kinds of school supplies.

Join Little Juan’s revolution and don’t miss the exciting adventures of Juan and Fr. Cito in “My Little Juan,” 2:45pm, after “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com, or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

Concerts/Theatre

KimXi's first movie team-up, part of Star Cinema's continuing 20th anniversary celebration...

KIM AND XIAN TOPBILL STAR CINEMA'S 'SELF-HELP' COMEDY FILM "BAKIT HINDI KA CRUSH NG CRUSH MO"

In continuing celebration of its 20th anniversary in the movie industry, Star Cinema creates another milestone as it returns to movie adaptation via Kim Chiu and Xian Lim's first big screen team-up "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo," a comedy movie based from the best-selling humor book by self-proclaimed 'Internet action star' Ramon Bautista.

Directed by blockbuster director Bb. Joyce Bernal and under the script by Bautista himself and Carmi Raymundo, the writer of the box-office hit “It Takes A Man And A Woman;” the witty yet funny "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" will hit cinemas nationwide on July 31, 2013.

After tackling family issues in its kick-off anniversary offering "Four Sisters And A Wedding" and the controversial connected tales of life, dream, and love in Skylight Films' upcoming drama movie offering "Tuhog" that will be shown nationwide this Wednesday (July 17), Star Cinema and its loyal viewers will talk about an experience that everyone can relate to and learn from - moving on from a heart break, but with a funny twist!

"Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" isa a 'self-help' comedy movie about the lives of brainy 'ugly duckling' employee Sandy Veloso (Kim) and his rich and dashing boss Alex Prieto (Xian).

From an interesting encounter, the boss and the assistant will find themselves sealing a deal--Sandy will help Alex learn the ropes for him to effectively run their company, while Alex helps Sandy learn to play the practical game of dating and relationships for her to get back on her ex-boyfriend Gardo and not get her heart broken ever again.

Aside from Kim and Xian, also featured in "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo" are Kean Cipriano, Diane Medina, Jojit Lorenzo, Ryan Boyce, Lilia Cuntapay, Tonton Gutierrez, and the author of himself, Ramon Bautista!

Don't miss the first movie team-up of Kim and Xian that will give all the answers to the questions of the brokenhearteds, "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo," to be shown on cinemas nationwide on July 31, 2013.

For more latest updates about "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo," simply visitwww.StarCinema.com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

Kusina Master wins big at NAMIC Vision Awards

GMA-7’s Kusina Master proves its international caliber once more after winning as Best Lifestyle Program at the prestigious 19^th Annual NAMIC Vision Awards. Chef Boy Logro’s well-loved cooking show, which was submitted as an entry for GMA Life TV, the first Filipino lifestyle channel abroad, also makes history as the first ever winner from GMA as well as the Philippines in the said competition.

GMA Pinoy TV’s co-production Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika, on the other hand, bagged a nomination in the Foreign Language Category.

GMA Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia considers their latest achievement as an important milestone for GMA Life TV, which recently marked its fifth anniversary. “This award is truly an honor for both GMA Life TV and the excellent team behind Kusina Master, confirming its world class standards for the second time this year,” he said.

Kusina Master bested entries from Scripps, one of the biggest TV networks in the US. This award comes right on the heels of the program’s recent victory at the 2013 US International Film and Video Festival, wherein it earned a Certificate for Creative Excellence.

GMA OIC for Entertainment TV Lilybeth G. Rasonable expresses her thanks for all the recognition and praise that Kusina Master has been receiving not only in the Philippines, but also internationally. “We sincerely thank the NAMIC Vision Awards for this honor and we commit to continue delivering superior information and entertainment to our audience here and abroad,” she enthused.

Nicol Turner-Lee, Ph.D, President and CEO of the National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC), informed GMA International of the win and extended her “congratulations on this esteemed honor.”

Representing GMA International at the awarding ceremony held last July 11 at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, California were Jush Andowitt, GMA International Marketing Consultant, and respected immigration lawyer Atty. Lou Tancinco, host and producer of “Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika.”

The NAMIC Vision Awards is dubbed as “a celebration of multicultural contributions in the media industry.” It is “one of the few national (US-wide) competitions that salute original television or digital content that reflects the depth and breadth of experience and contributions of people of color.” The likes of CNN, HBO, Disney, ESPN, Nickelodeon and other mainstream US networks usually dominate the Vision Awards.

GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV along with GMA News TV International can be seen in Canada and the US and in countries in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia Pacific. For more details, visit the GMA International websitewww.gmanetwork.com/international, Facebook pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV,www.facebook.com/GMALifeTV, and, www.facebook.com/GMANewsInternational, or Twitter pages@GMAPinoyTV,@GMA_LifeTV and @GMANewsTVIntl.