2015-01: January
Posted on January 26, 2015by Richard Lao, CPA, MSMOT
The Lunarians of Northern California (Luna, La Union) will hold a Dinner-Dance Party on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Mt. Hamilton Grange Hall in San Jose (2840 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95135) in preparation of the forthcoming Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Namacpacan.
For additional details, please contact Mila Carbajal (408)637-0604 or email mila.carbajal@yahoo.com or Gloria Osian (408)242-5103 or email gloria.osian@yahoo.com or Romy Ronquillo reronquillo@comcast.net
Venue: Mt. Hamilton Grange Hall in San Jose
Address: 2840 Aborn Road, San Jose, CA 95135
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MISS COLOMBIA WINS MISS UNIVERSE 2014
(Miss Philippines makes Top 10)
(DORAL-MIAMI, FLORIDA) - A Business Administration 22-year old student from Barranquilla, Colombia, Paulina Vega, bested 87 other global beauties last Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the FIU Arena, beamed live on NBC to approximately a billion viewers, to win the 63rd MISS UNIVERSE crown and title.
Her runners-up include Miss USA, Nia Sanchez, Miss Ukraine, Diana Harkusha, Miss Netherlands, Yasmin Verheijen and Miss Jamaica, Kaci Fennell, in that particular order.
Pope Francis' homily, Holy Mass in Tacloban
January 17, 2015
(UPDATED with video) Pope Francis in Tacloban: 'I come to tell you that Jesus is Lord and he never lets us down.
January 6, 2015
Pope Francis visit Flight Advisory 1
PAL adjusts flights during Papal visit
A total of 71 Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights will be cancelled on January 15 and 19, 2015 to give way to the arrival and departure ceremonies of Pope Francis at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
English Only, Please is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy directed by Dan Villegas and starring Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado. Distributed by ABOVE THE LINE EVENTS in the US and Canada, it won seven (7) major awards in the most recent 40th Metro Manila Film Festival - Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editor, Best Original Story, Best Screenplay and Best Picture (2nd). OPENS FEBRUARY 20th! SAVE THE DATE, Folks!
Vice Ganda-led zany cast unloads laugh-a-minute comedy in "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin"
TFC@theMovies brings top-grossing Filipino film of all time to over 40 theatres in U.S. and in Canada starting January 30
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, January 26, 2015 – When gay soldier character Benjamin "Benjie" Santos VIII, played by host-actor-singer Vice Ganda, first came into public conciousness in 2011 by way of ABS-CBN Star Cinema's action-comedy, "The Unkabogable: Praybeyt Benjamin", the character became an icon for unlikely heroes and the film became the first in Philippine cinema history to break the P300 million mark.
Pokwang starrer from TFC@theMovies kicks off Star Cinema’s 2015 movie line-up
Star Cinema brings “EDSA Woolworth” to Philippine screens starting January 14
BATKID BEGINS: THE WISH HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
A DANA NACHMAN FILM
*WORLD PREMIERE 2015 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL - PARK CITY UTAH
KTF FILMS PRESENTS
BATKID BEGINS: THE WISH HEARD AROUND THE WORLD - A DANA NACHMAN FILM
One child. One wish. Millions touched. Who would have thought a 5-year-old boy who fought leukemia would transform a city and a nation for a day? No one. Not his family. Not his friends. Not the thousands of volunteers who came from near and far to help make his wish come true. But it did.
BATKID BEGINS: THE WISH HEARD AROUND THE WORLD takes us back to November 15th, 2013, the day San Francisco turned into Gotham City, and the day the internet was nice. More than a billion people took to social media to cheer on Bat Kid, even President Obama! In all, the #SfBatKid and #BatKid hashtags reached more than 1.84 Billion people on Twitter and Instagram. This wish and this little caped crusader resonated with so many people, including us, and we wanted to find out why.
Slamdance world competition Documentary SWEET MICKY FOR PRESIDENT – directed by Ben Patterson featuring Pras Michel of The Fugees.
PRODUCED BY PRAS MICHEL, KARYN RACHTMAN, BEN PATTERSON
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY BRYN MOOSER, MARLON WAYANS, RICK ALVAREZ,
STEVE HARRIS & OLIVER LUCKETT
MUSIC BY THE FUGEES, WYCLEF JEAN, SWEET MICKY
SYNOPSIS: Music and politics collide when international music star Pras Michel of the Fugees returns to his homeland of Haiti following the devastating earthquake of 2010 to mobilize a presidential campaign for Haiti’s most controversial musician: Michel Martelly aka Sweet Micky. The politically inexperienced pair set out against a corrupted government, civil unrest and a fixed election. When Pras’ former bandmate - superstar Wyclef Jean - also enters the presidential race, their chances seem even further doomed. But despite the odds, they never give up on their honest dream of changing the course of Haiti’s future forever.
FROM ONE DAYTIME HIT SHOW TO ANOTHER: After playing the memorable Nikki on the phenomenal "Be Careful With My Heart", teen star Janella Salvador takes the lead in winning daytime TV viewers over to "Oh My G".
ABS-CBN’s newest daytime drama series “Oh My G”, shown worldwide only on TFC, starring teen star Janella Salvador quickly got the viewers hooked as it debuted as the most watched daytime TV program in the country. Meanwhile,"Dream Dad" continues its run as primetime leader since its debut last November.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA January 12, 2015 - Media Newser Philippines or MNP, the popular go-to website for "News on Philippine Television News, recently released its annual list of Winners and Losers in Philippine News Yearend Report.
Included among the winners, with excerpts from their respective write-ups, are:
ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs Head Ging Reyes
Beyond Politics with Lynda Jumilla
ABS-CBN Global Reporters
ANC: The ABS-CBN News Channel
Lance Bass and Michael Turchin pre-wedding special interview on Lifestyle Network’s The On Your Marc Show
Redwood City, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2015) – The most talked-about newlyweds of the season make their way to Lifestyle Network’s The On Your Marc Show this week. *NSYNC star Lance Bass and husband Michael Turchinget candid with Marc Anthony Nicolas about how they met, the proposal, the surprise bachelors party, and their upcoming wedding special on E!. Catch the exclusive episode of The On Your Marc Show on Sunday, February 1st, 9:30pm PT on Lifestyle Network.
Walang Tulugan with The Master Showman continues to delight viewers worldwide
Contrary to the recent news regarding the cancellation of the late-night variety talk show Walang Tulugan with The Master Showman of German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, GMA promises that the show will still continue to air and delight viewers all over the world.
After more than two weeks of confinement due to mild stroke, Kuya Germs has been officially discharged from the hospital last Saturday (January 17). Meanwhile, he continues to undergo therapy.
There’s no stopping Walang Tulugan with The Master Showman.
GMA Pinoy TV airs Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera’s wedding on January 18 and 25
Bear witness to the much awaited union of the well-loved couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera and be part of the momentous wedding celebration of 2014 as GMA Network gives Kapuso viewers an exclusive pass via a two-part special on January 18 and 25 on GMA Pinoy TV.
Dingdong and Marian’s love story is a testament that true, genuine love exists. Their commitment to each other was finally sealed and sanctified by the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony as they said their vows before God and were united forever in love.
Beginning January 12, a compelling and encouraging series will captivate the hearts of Kapuso viewers as GMA Network presents the emotionally engaging primetime drama Second Chances.
Centering on the story of heartache and the love that heals it, the series depicts how an opportunity can change someone’s life while providing a powerful response to the viewers’ yearning for validation that, indeed, we all deserve a second chance. The series is topbilled by Jennylyn Mercado, Camille Prats, Rafael Rosell, andRaymart Santiago.
GMA International marked another banner year in 2014 with a series of successful events held in key regions around the globe.
Driven by its goal of strengthening the Kapuso equity among its viewers in ways beyond television, GMA’s international business unit gave Filipinos abroad a taste of home through various on-ground events featuring the Network’s top artists.
87TH OSCARS® NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015, 5:30 A.M.
SAMUEL GOLDWYN THEATER, BEVERLY HILLS
ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES
The 87th Oscars® Nominations Announcement will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. A live stream and pool feed of the event will be available.
LIVE STREAM:
The 87th Oscars® Nominations Announcement will be streamed IN FULL live on YouTube athttp://www.youtube.com/Oscars.
25th anniversary edition of the Cinequest Film Festival, occurring February 24th - March 8th, 2015.
At Film Independent, Members enjoy over 250 events per year that benefit both film lovers and filmmakers alike. Members of Film Independent’s Arts Circle include individual and corporate benefactors who recognize the importance of supporting artist-driven, original filmmaking
Film Independent produces the world class Los Angeles Film Festival each June. Members enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Members-Only priority pre-sale period
10% off all Passes and ticket packages
$2 off individual tickets
Members-Only Reception
Members-Only Screening of a surprise film
At Film Independent, Members enjoy over 250 events per year that benefit both film lovers and filmmakers alike. Members of Film Independent’s Arts Circle include individual and corporate benefactors who recognize the importance of supporting artist-driven, original filmmaking
The Film Independent Spirit Awards, in existence since 1987, is an exclusive celebration of the highest regarded independent films of the year. Only Members vote to determine the winners. During voting season, Members have the opportunity to receive select DVD screeners for voting consideration, attend over 30 free screenings of all nominated films and participate in a raffle to win 2 tickets to attend the show!
Please Note: Members must be current as of December 5, 2014 to be eligible to receive DVD screeners for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The Sundance Film Festival, a program of the Sundance Institute, is an American film festival that takes place annually in Utah. With 46,731 attendees in 2012, it is one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new work from American and international independent filmmakers. The festival comprises competitive sections for American and international dramatic and documentary films, both feature-length films and short films, and a group of out-of-competition sections, including NEXT, New Frontier, Spotlight, and Park City At Midnight. The 2015 Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 22 to February 1, 2015.