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FDCP to Celebrate 2nd Philippine Film Industry Month this September

In celebration of the second Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), the annual month-long fete honoring the heritage and legacy of Philippine Cinema, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will be holding a wide array of local and international events for the whole month of September including free film screenings, networking events, book launch, workshops, and many more.

This year’s PFIM theme “Tuloy Ang Kuwento: Ang Pagbabalik ng Pelikulang Pilipino,” aims to gather the different stakeholders, especially the film community and film audiences, and rally the nation behind the Philippine film industry as it regain its momentum upon the easing of pandemic-related restrictions and as cinemas and theaters become fully operational. Most of the events will be held in-person.

The month of September will consist of main events such as the Tuloy Ang Kuwento: PFIM Opening Ceremony, PFIM Gala, and the Filmmakers and Shakers Night: PFIM Closing Event, where special screenings of Filipino gems, live performances, and special announcements will take place.

In honor of their significant contribution to the industry, films of National Artists for Film Fernando Poe Jr. and the three new National Artists, Nora Aunor, Ricky Lee, and late director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, will be screened for free under the Archive Focus event and the FDCP banner Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Classics in TriNoma Mall and Cinematheque Centres nationwide, respectively. PPP will also be returning for this year’s edition to offer fresh perspectives from the youth and regional narratives featuring the finalists from Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab and Festival and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda Short Film Competition.

Since its inauguration last year by former President Rodrigo Duterte through the Presidential Proclamation 1085, s. 2021, declaring September as the Philippine Film Industry Month, the FDCP, as the lead agency in observing the PFIM, has organized programs and activities to recognize and celebrate the invaluable achievements of all the stakeholders and sectors of the film industry. September 12 marks the birth of Philippine Cinema as the first Filipino-directed and produced feature film Dalagang Bukid by Jose Nepomuceno was premiered on this day in 1919.

Activities for Philippine Film Industry Month 2022

August 31 to September 3 – Free Screening of FPJ Films at Cinematheque Centres (Manila, Iloilo, Negros, Davao, and Nabunturan)

In line with the celebration of the 83rd birthday of the late actor-director, National Artist for Film Fernando Poe Jr., the PFA will hold free screenings of four of The King of Philippine Movies’ films starting August 31 to September 3 in FDCP Cinematheque Centres nationwide.

PFA’s “Archive Focus: Celebrating FPJ’s 83rd Birth Anniversary feat. FPJ Productions” will screen FPJ’s notable films, some of which he directed and starred in: Ang Padrino, Ang Panday, Pagbabalik ng Lawin, and Asedillo by Celso Ad. Castillo.

September 2 – Opening Ceremony of Philippine Film Industry Month

To kick-off the month-long celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month in honor of the National Artists for Film, the FDCP will hold the “Tuloy Ang Kuwento: PFIM Opening Ceremony” at Cinema 6 of TriNoma Mall in Quezon City to be hosted by Ms. Dianne Medina, with guests Dr. Nicanor Tiongson and Mr. Dik Trofeo.

There will be a special screening of the newly-restored film The Moises Padilla Story by National Artist Gerardo de Leon. There will also be a Cinema Books Expo featuring books from National Artist Mr. Ricky Lee, Mr. Doy del Mundo, Mr. Nick Deocampo and Mr. Nestor Cuartero in cooperation with DLSU Publishing House and UST Publishing House.

September 3 to 5 – Venice International Film Festival 2022

The Philippine delegation to one of the most significant and prestigious film festivals in the world, the 79th Venice International Film Festival (VIFF), will be composed of two Filipino co-produced films, one Out of Competition film, two Filipino talents, and one FDCP-led panel discussion at the Venice Production Bridge—the networking side of the festival.

Indonesia-France-Germany-Poland-Singapore-Qatar-Philippines co-produced film and FDCP FilmPhilippines Office’s (FPO) ASEAN Co-production Fund grantee Autobiography by Makbul Mubarak will compete in the Orizzonti section of VIFF. Romanian film To The North by Mihai Mincan, starring Filipino actors Soliman Cruz and Bartholome Guingona, will also compete under the same section.

World-famous Filipino auteur Lav Diaz’s Kapag Wala Nang Mga Alon (When the Waves are Gone), an International Co-production Fund grantee of FPO, will have its world premiere under the Out of Competition section of the festival.

The FDCP will host the panel discussion “Fostering Creative Collaborations – Common Strategies and Opportunities” at the Venice Production Bridge, in collaboration with Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual – Ministry of Culture of Italy, Philippine Embassy in Rome, and FDCP’s UniPhilippines Office.

September 7 – Opening of Kidlat Tahimik Exhibit

FDCP will hold an opening ceremony for National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s exhibit at the Cinematheque Centre Manila titled “Indio-Genius: 500 Taong Labanan Kontra Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey at Padre Damaso,” featuring art installations and a special screening of his Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III. The exhibit is a playful depiction of the resistance/non-resistance, the cultural encounters, of the Philippines to colonial icons.

Homecoming from a six-month exhibit in Spain’s Palacio Cristal, the exhibit is fanned out across six venues: the National Museum of the Philippines, Museo Pambata, Rizal Park Visitor’s Center, Intramuros Administration, NCCA, and at FDCP’s Cinematheque Centre Manila.

September 9 – Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Opening Ceremony Featuring PPP Classics

FDCP’s flagship film festival, PPP, returns for its 6th edition featuring restored films for PPP Classics and short films from Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda.

This year’s PPP Opening Ceremony will hold free screenings of restored classic films starring National Artist actress Nora Aunor—Atsay by Eddie Garcia and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos by Mario O’Hara at TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City.

September 10 to 24 – PPP 6 at Cinematheque Centres

After its opening ceremony in TriNoma, PPP Classics and Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda short films will have another free screening at Cinematheque Centres nationwide. For PPP Classics, feature films Atsay and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, will be screened on September 10; Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak written by National Artist Ricky Lee on September 15; and Brutal and Karnal by late director National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya on September 16. These screenings are supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.

PPP Classics PPP will also be screened together with Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla short films starting September 17 to 24 in all Cinematheques Centres.

September 10 to 11 – 3rd Philippine Film Festival (Festival del Cinema Filippino in Italia)

Marking the 75th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines in Italy with the theme “Philippines-Italy: Rising Together,” the Philippine Embassy in Rome and Sentro Rizal Rome, in partnership with the FDCP, will hold the third edition of the Festival del Cinema Filippino in Italia (Philippine Film Festival in Italy) to promote Philippine culture, tourism, cinema, and creative industries in Italy.

September 12 – Philippine Film Industry Month Gala

September 12 is a significant day for Philippine Cinema—it was the release of the first Filipino-produced and directed film Dalagang Bukid by Jose Nepomuceno in 2019. In line with this, the FDCP will hold the “Awit at Pelikula: Philippine Film Industry Month Gala” at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills in San Juan City.

Philippine Film Industry Month’s main event will top bill live performances of the unforgettable soundtrack songs of some of the great Filipino classic films, to be performed by the country’s top performing artists including Christopher de Leon, Anna Feleo, Jed Madela, and Bituin Escalante featuring a tribute to Ms. Cherie Gil. The event will be hosted by actor-singer Piolo Pascual.

The PFIM Gala will also feature a new original composition by National Artist of the Philippines for Music Mr. Ryan Cayabyab and written by Mr. Jose Javier Reyes.

September 16 to 18 – PPP Premiere and Awards Night Featuring Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla: LuzViMinda

PPP 6 will premiere the 10 short films from Sine Kabataan and 10 short films from Sine Isla: LuzViMinda, to be followed by the Awards Night for this year’s PPP and a special screening Martika Escobar’s Leonor Will Never Die on September 16 at TriNoma Cinema in Quezon City.

On September 17 to 18, PPP will continue to hold free screenings of the in-competition short films with a talkback session with the Sine Kabataan and Sine Isla filmmakers at TriNoma. The September 18 schedule will be succeeded by a free screening of feature film John Denver Trending by Arden Rod Condez.

September 21 – Keeping Memories SEAPAAVA Book Launch

FDCP, in partnership with the South East Asia Pacific Audio-visual Archive Association (SEAPAVAA), will hold a book launch with a film archiving forum for Keeping Memories: Cinema and Archiving in the Asia-Pacific edited by filmmaker and historian Nick Deocampo at the Cinematheque Centre Manila.

The book is a joint publication of SEAPAVAA, FDCP, Ateneo Press, and the Vietnam Film Institute.

September 23 – International Film Industry Conference Press Conference

FDCP’s International Film Industry Conference (IFIC) is an annual conference that consists of a series of sessions and masterclasses that supports the development of Filipino filmmaking and its stakeholders by bringing together experts from the local and international film industries to become panelists and speakers.

For its 6th edition, IFIC will hold an online press conference to announce this year’s lineup of topics and mentors for its public sessions and masterclasses for its hybrid conference in October.

September 24 – FDCP Channel Game Night

FDCP Channel will host a “FDCP Channel Anibersaya Game Night,” an online game night where audiences c

an join and win exciting prizes. This will be streamed live from 7 PM to 8 PM via FDCP Channel, and FDCP’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.

September 24 – UFlix Screening

In order to support students’ films and encourage them to pursue their passion in filmmaking, FDCP will be relaunching UFlix—an exhibition platform where FDCP will be announcing an upcoming incentive program for student filmmakers on the 24th.

The UFlix inauguration at this year’s PFIM will hold screenings for student films for a day at Cinematheque Centres nationwide.

September 28 – Webinar in Film Incentives (WIFI)

To raise awareness and encourage more filmmakers about the film incentives and funding programs they can apply to, the FDCP FilmPhilippines Office (FPO) will hold an online session of the Webinar In Film Incentives (WIFI) to discuss its Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP), International Co-Production Fund (ICOF), ASEAN Co-production Fund (ACOF), and Film Location Engagement Desk (FLEX) and CreatePHFilm Funds for Development (Script Development and Project Development), Production (Small Budget and Large Budget), and Post-Production. FPO will also announce the opening of their new cycle for their incentive and funding programs.

September 30 – Closing of Philippine Film Industry Month

Capping off the month-long festivities, the “Filmmakers and Shakers Night: Closing Event of the Philippine Film Industry Month” programme will be hosted by Robi Domingo, featuring tributes for Queen of Visayan Movies Gloria Sevilla and Queen of Philippine Movies Susan Roces, a Cinema Books Expo, and announcements from FDCP and FDCP Channel. The closing event also serves as an opportunity to honor and thank all the partners, stakeholders, and filmmakers who supported the Philippine film industry.

August 29, 2022
Conrad Manila Celebrates ‘Taste Of Malaysia’ with Hilton Kuala Lumpur Guest Chef

Experience the aromatic and diverse flavors of Malaysian cuisine with ‘Taste Of Malaysia‘ featuring guest chef Karim Mustaffa at Conrad Manila’s award-winning, all-day dining restaurant, Brasserie on 3 August 22 to September 16.

‘Taste Of Malaysia was formally launched with a roaster of special guest leading the ribbon cutting ceremony. They include Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano; Department of Tourism Regional Director Sharlene Batin; Malaysian Embassy to The Philippines Deputy Head Of Mission Mohd Fareed Zakaria; Malaysian Embassy to The Philippines Tourism Attache Yazlina Yahya, and Conrad Manila General Manager Linda Pecoraro.

“We are truly delighted to have Chef Karim from Hilton Kuala Lumpur with us to indulge our patrons with authentic Malaysian feasts that capture our neighboring country’s rich and vibrant culture through its deep and wonderful flavors”. shares GM Linda Pecoraro.

Paying homage to his roots in the coming celebration of Malaysia’s National Day chef Karim shares the spotlight with Conrad Manila’s Executive Chef Warren Brown and his team. Together, these master chefs treat guest to Malaysian favorites such as: Nasi Lemak, Kari Kambing dengan kentang (Lamb curry with potatoes), Ayam masak merah (Braised chicken with tomatoes and chili paste), and Ayam bakar dengan kuah percik (Roasted chicken with percik sauce), among others.

As an added sensory feast, Brasserie on 3’s interactive theater kitchen stations are bedecked and inspired by Malaysian culture, with select international and favorite local dishes also available. Diners are also invited to sample the ‘Junglebird’ mocktail, inspired by the popular tiki cocktail created at Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Aviary Bar in the 70’s.

A lucky diner will also get a chance to win a Three Days, Two Night’s stay at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Terms and conditions apply. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit no. FTEB-149665 Series of 2022.

‘Taste Of Malaysia’ is available daily for buffet lunch and dinner from August 22, 2022 until September 16, 2022, with prices starting at Php. 2, 500 nett per person. Brasserie on 3 is open 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM for Lunch and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner.

Conrad Manila observes stringent health and safety measures in line with local government guidelines and Hilton’s own CleanStay initiative and holds the Department of Tourism “Safety Seal”.

For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 8833 9999, send an email to conradmanila@conradhotels.com or visit www.conradmanila.com. Follow @conradmanilph on Facebook and @conradmanila on instagram for more updates.

August 26, 2022
Top Hallyu acts set to Perform at New Frontier Theater

It’s time to take out your lightsticks and memorize those fanchants because the Hallyu wave is coming in at full force to the City of Firsts as a veritable list of some of K-pop’s biggest names are coming to the Philippines and performing at the New Frontier Theater this August and September.

First off, we have rapper, singer, and songwriter B.I who’ll visit the Philippines for his first ever fan meeting in the country on August 27. B.I first gained international prominence after his participation in the Korean rap reality competition Show Me the Money 3. His fame only grew after debuting with K-pop group IKON under YG Entertainment. Now, B.I is pursuing a solo career and is ready to meet his adoring Pinoy fans or IDs, as they are called. B.I Offline has two timeslots for August 27, 1 PM and 7 PM. Tickets start at ₱2,500 and can be purchased through Ticketnet outlets around the country and also here.

Next up, one of the hottest 4th Gen K-pop girl groups is preparing to take Manila by storm on September 12! (G)I-dle consisting of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua are embarking on their very first world tour called Just Me ( )I-dle and they’ll stop by the New Frontier Theater to perform some of their biggest hits like ‘Oh My God’, ‘Latata’, and Tomboy. Tickets for this much anticipated concert start at ₱3,500 and are available through Ticketnet outlets and the Ticketnet website.

And on September 24, one of the most in-demand actors in South Korea right now is returning to Manila once again meet and interact with his loyal Filipino fans! You’ve read that right , Hwang In-Youp is returning to Manila for his first fan meeting in the country. In-Youp gained fame through his role in the Korean Drama ‘True Beauty’ and gained further recognition for his outstanding acting skills in other series like ‘The Sound of Magic’ and ‘Why Her’. Tickets for In-Youp’s fan meeting are available starting at ₱5,500 and are available in all TicketNet outlets around the country and through the latter’s website.

Located in the heart of Araneta City, the landmark that is New Frontier Theater has seen some of the largest names in the local and international music scenes perform in this storied performance hall. Some global superstars who have dominated the stage of the New Frontier Theater are Charlie Puth, Little Mix, and A1. Other K-pop acts who have also performed here were: GOT7, NCT Dream, and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon.

Boasting of 2,325 available seats and a stage area of 447 square meters, the New Frontier Theater can accommodate many types of events from concerts, meet and greets, and many other functions. With its more than five decades of existence, it is now renowned as one of the Philippines’ top performance arts venues.

“The New Frontier Theater has been the venue-of-choice for many international and local artists because of its unique features and also its legacy. We are proud to have hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry for many decades now, and we look forward to hosting more in the future. We hope to see fans here at the New Frontier Theater soon to enjoy some good music and have a great time with their favorite artists,” Irene L. Jose, COO of Uniprom said.

To learn more about New Frontier Theater, click on this link: https://newfrontiertheater.com/. To book an event, please leave your details here. You may also visit https://ticketnet.com.ph/ to see all the upcoming events at the New Frontier Theater and book tickets for these events. You may also like and follow them on https://www.facebook.com/TicketNetPH/.

August 26, 2022
PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival will celebrate its 21st edition by returning to the big screens in Manila, and extending to Malaysia and Australia

From October 5 to 16, 2022, the 21st edition of PELÍCULA-Spanish Film Festival will return to face-to-face screenings. After two years of having a virtual festival, PELÍCULA will screen around twenty movies in three venues of Metro-Manila including Shangri-La Plaza, Cine Adarna at UP Diliman, and Instituto Cervantes Intramuros branch.

Since its creation in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes de Manila, PELíCULA has been an annual attraction in Philippine theatres. After the height of the Covid-19 crisis which forced cinemas to close worldwide and caused audiences of PELíCULA to migrate online, the festival returns to the big screen, on a first-come, first-served free admission basis. Furthermore, the Festival will also host face-to-face online screenings in Malaysia and Australia, as well as the Philippines.

In the Philippines, the Festival will open on October 5 with El buen patrón (Fernando León de Aranoa, 2021), a comedy starring Javier Bardem. Other comedies in the line-up include La boda de Rosa (Icíar Bollaín, 2020), El test (Dani de la Orden, 2022), Con quién viajas (Martín Cuervo, 2021). The official entries also include documentaries such as A las mujeres de España. María Lejárraga (Laura Hojman, 2022), dramas such as Maixabel (Icíar Bollaín, 2021) or El olvido que seremos (Fernando Trueba, 2020), and thrillers like La hija (Manuel Martín Cuenca, 2021).

PELÍCULA will also feature Latin American films such as the Colombian documentary Jinetes del Paraíso (Talia Osorio Cardona, 2020), the Panamenian comedy Algo azul (Mariel García Spooner, 2021), and Competencia oficial, a Spanish-Argentinean comedy directed in 2021 by Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn, and featuring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, and Oscar Martínez.

Just like in the previous editions, audiences may vote for their favorite films in the Audience Choice Awards. Established in 2004, the award will be given to the film that the viewers have voted as the best of the Festival. Since its establishment in 2004, it has been a very popular tradition in the Festival and is kept alive even through the festival’s transition online. In its 21st edition, both face-to-face and online audiences will be able to rate the films right after having viewed them. The film with the highest ratings will again receive this year’s Audience Choice Award and will be screened again during the closing of PELICULA 2022, on October 16.

To celebrate the 21st edition of the cinematographic showcase, there will be a short series of movies coming from the Basque Country (featuring Handia, and Oreina, among others); plus a special selection of classic Spanish films, to be shown online. These films are Esa pareja feliz (Juan Antonio Bardem & Luis García Berlanga, 1951), Muerte de un ciclista (Juan Antonio Bardem, 1953), Mamá cumple cien años (Carlos Saura, 1979) and El sur (Víctor Erice, 1983).

Since its first editions PELíCULA has programmed activities aiming to be a meeting point between the Philippine and Spanish cultures. In line with this, the Festival is honored to premiere Con tu latido. Fillipinas canta a Aute, the film of a concert-tribute to Spanish-Filipino musician and artist Luis Eduardo Aute, born in Manila in 1943. The screening is scheduled for 11 October, at Instituto Cervantes (Intramuros branch).

Philippine cinema was born in the Spanish language and almost all film-related terms in Filipino are in Spanish (such as pelikula, sine, direktor, aktor, contrabida, etc.), proof of the rich cinematic history shared between Spain and the Philippines. With this in mind, PELíCULA will be holding “En corto: Short films from the Philippines and Spain”, an activity which will feature recent short films from both countries.

PELíCULA 2022 is an initiative of Instituto Cervantes in Manila and Sydney, the Embassies of Spain in the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia, and the AECID, in collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Instituto Etxepare, Filmoteca Vasca, the Embassy of Colombia in the Philippines, the Embassy of Panama in the Philippines, the UP Film Institute, the University of the Philippines, Intramuros Administration, Vibal Foundation, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Rustan’s, and La Pícara.

All the movies are in Spanish (or their original language) with English subtitles. For updates on the Festival, please visit the website of the Festival (https://pelikula.org) or the Facebook page of Instituto Cervantes de Manila: www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila

August 26, 2022
Jo Koy’s “Easter Sunday” Celebrates Pinoy Culture, Opens August 31

Easter Sunday features an all-star Fil-Am comedic cast who have made a name for themselves globally including Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway’s Hadestown), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne’s World films), Lydia Gaston (Broadway’s The King and I), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series) and stand-up comedian Joey Guila.

Eugene Cordero, Jo Koy and Lou Diamond Philips

World boxing icon and Philippines’ pride, Manny Pacquiao for his part has shown support for the film and uploaded a photo of the movie’s poster in his Instagram page, to quote, “Support tayo mga kababayan” using the hashtag #PinoyPride.

Rodney To, Joey Guila, Jo Koy and Eugene Cordero

A showcase of Filipino excellence on the global stage and bringing the Filipino culture to worldwide audience, Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard, I Love You, Man), from a script by Ken Cheng (Sin City Saints series) and Kate Angelo (Sex Tape) based on a story by Ken Cheng.

Tia Carrere & Lydia Gaston

The film is produced by Rideback’s blockbuster producers Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier.

Brandon Wardell, Jo Koy,, Rodney To, Melody Bitiu and Joey Guila

From Universal Pictures International, catch Easter Sunday with your family and friends starting August 31 in cinemas nationwide.

August 26, 2022
Michael Learns To Rock: Back On The Road Tour

The iconic band will be performing in Manila on October 26 at the Araneta Coliseum, Cebu on October 28 at the Waterfront Hotel Ballroom, and Davao on October 30 at the SMX Convention Center Davao.

Michael Learns To Rock will serenade their Filipino fans with their well-loved classics. The band’s greatest hits include “That’s Why (You Go Away)”, “Take Me To Your Heart”, “25 Minutes”, “Sleeping Child”, “Paint My Love”, “The Actor”, “Out of The Blue”, “Complicated Heart”, “Nothing To Lose”, “Breaking My Heart”, “You Took My Heart Away”, and many more.

With global record sales of 11 million physical albums since their debut album in 1991, more than a billion paid downloads, over 200 million video views on YouTube and more than 300 million streams on Spotify, Michael Learns To Rock’s story is one of the most successful bands to ever come out of Denmark. The secret about Michael Learns To Rock is simply their incredible gift to write, record and play great pop songs and get them through to people all over the world.

Diamond soul siren Nina will be joining the band’s Philippine tour as special guest. Known for her wide vocal range and her signature use of the whistle register, Nina is behind the chart-topping singles “Jealous”, “Foolish Heart” and “Make You Mine”.

Presented by Wilbros Live with Midas Promotions.

Tickets will go on-sale on Saturday, September 3 at 10AM.

MANILA:

TicketNet.com.ph, TicketNet outlets

CEBU:
SMTickets.com, SM Tickets outlets and Waterfront Hotel Cebu

DAVAO:
SMTickets.com, SM Tickets outlets

August 26, 2022
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August 26, 2022
James Cameron’s Remastered Version of “Avatar” Returns to Philippine Cinemas September 21

James Cameron’s Academy Award®-winning 2009 epic adventure “Avatar,” the most successful film of all time, returns to Philippine cinemas September 21 — now in a remastered version. Check out the new trailer and new poster art to celebrate the re-release of the 2009 film.

Written and directed by Academy Award® winner James Cameron, “Avatar” stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. The film was produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau. Nominated for nine Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director, the film won three Oscars®, for Best Cinematography, Production Design and Visual Effects.

August 25, 2022
Weddings at The Peninsula is Back!

On the first weekend of September, from September 3 to 4, The Peninsula Manila welcomes back Weddings at The Peninsula and More which also marks the 46^th year since The Peninsula Manila hosted its first wedding reception. To celebrate this milestone event, the hotel is partnering with industry leaders Rita Neri Event Planners (RNEP) and Manila Fashion Festival (MFF), in addition to other inspiring leaders from the Philippine wedding and events industry, for an event that will give attendees the chance to peruse a range of wedding and celebratory essentials, each one chosen for their signature style and savoir faire – from bridal finery to tabletop decorations, delicious cakes and blooming bouquets to honeymoon and holiday destinations, and many more.

Weddings at The Peninsula and More will take placeon September 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. A highlight of Weddings at The Peninsula and More will be the first-ever Manila Fashion Festival Bridal Collection on September 3.

Weddings at The Peninsula and More is a much-awaited event that celebrates the Filipino’s love of celebrations. After two years of the pandemic, the 2022 edition will bring together participants who offer a varied array of services and merchandise while introducing elements that signals the event’s emergence into a new normal.

Everything will begin at The Lobby that will be garlanded with masses of flowers. Created by floral artist Zenas Pineda, the colorful blooms will be a sight to behold.

The Upper Lobby will be transformed into a pop-up space offering a showcase of jewelry from Mel Diamonds; bespoke shoewear from Jimmy Choo and Shoepatos; lifestyle selections from West Elm; makeup artists from Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder and Jo Malone; holiday and honeymoon destinations from the Peninsula Hotels in Asia, the US and Europe to those in Punta Fuego, Tagaytay and El Nido; tablescapes by Beng Villanueva and Teddy Manuel; and the bridal collections by the designers of the Manila Fashion Festival.

The Conservatory will feature a carefully selected gathering of the country’s most exclusive wedding and party suppliers and stylists like Jo Claravall, Jason Magbanua, Dave Sandoval, RJ Ledesma, Cake Concept, and dozens more whose vetted services and seasoned advice are an invaluable resource when planning one of the most important moments in a couple’s life.

But the overarching theme of Weddings at The Peninsula and More still remains the celebration of the beautiful elements of that one dream day of love – the wedding day. Highlighting this will be the first-ever Manila Fashion Festival Bridal Collection at The Lobby,a fashion parade of stunning bridal wear by acclaimed Filipino designers Banggo Niu, Steph Tan, Jun Escario, and Vin Orias. The shows will combine the passion of these four designers, the intimacy of a boutique show, and the beauty of bridal fashion in a series of mini collection shows set against the backdrop of The Lobby’s iconic “Sunburst” sculpture by National Artist Napoleon “Billy” Abueva.

Manila Fashion Festival Bridal Collection at The Lobby Schedule

2:00 pm – Banggo Niu and Vin Orias

4:00 pm – Steph Tan and Vin Orias

6:00 pm – Jun Escario and Vin Orias

“The Weddings at The Peninsula and More brand is known to be one of the most beautiful bridal fairs in the Philippines” says Masahisa Oba, General Manager of The Peninsula Manila. “Our partnership with Ms. Rita Neri and Philippine Fashion festival promises to further elevate an already spectacular event.”

“A wedding is an important life event. It is a time when fashion can add valuable moments to a couple and as the organizer of Manila Fashion Festival, we look forward to partnering with The

Peninsula Manila as we share the many talents of our Filipino designers with their guests and celebrate a time when fashion and weddings go together,” adds MFF organizer Genshi Shigekawa.

“While it’s true that weddings, birthdays, christenings, etc. take place every day, we believe that every single one should feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience so there is no such thing as too perfect – not when you are planning what is most likely the most memorable day of your life,” says RNEP president Rita Neri in closing. “Our partnership with The Peninsula goes back many years because we both believe in the promise to make our clients’ big day unforgettable.”

Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2022 will take place on September 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2022 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors Ayala Land Premier, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Jo Malone, and SMILE as well as our official partners for the Manila Fashion Festival Bridal Collection at The Lobby – Wedding Essentials, Manila Bulletin, Garage, Wedding Essentials, The Beau Life, Preview, Metro.Style, Wonder, The Rank, and L’Officiel.

For inquiries regarding Weddings at The Peninsula 2022, please call +63 (2) 887 2888, extension 6579 and 6573 (Wedding Sales), email jonnayeh@peninsula.com or marizsison@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.

Rita Neri Event Planners

Rita Neri Event Planners (RNEP) is the Philippines’ premier event planning and consultancy company with 29 years of experience in the industry and has been behind some of the best and brightest events in the country.

Philippine Fashion Festival

Manila Fashion Festival (MFF) organized by GO LIFESTYLE Group Inc. has been the biggest runway show in the country since 2014, featuring the some of the best senior designers in the industry, respected contemporary creatives, and promising next-generation fashion stars. MMF’s goal is to support and sustain the growth of the Philippine fashion industry by showcasing the beauty and excellence of Filipino fashion talents and brands.

August 25, 2022
HABI launches the Eloisa Hizon Gomez Abaca Competition to revive abaca weaving across the Philippines

With the continued success of its Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competition, HABI Philippine Textile Council is training the spotlight, through a new contest, on a textile material that’s deeply rooted in Filipino culture and history: abaca. For the first time, as part of its Likhang HABI Market Fair in October, HABI is introducing the Eloisa Hizon Gomez Abaca Competition, which is open to all local abaca weavers raring to showcase their artistry using this well-loved fiber.

Abaca continues to be a source of livelihood for many Filipinos, such as this community in Camarines Norte.
(Photo credits: Lisa Lorenzo-Uy)

The competition is inspired by its namesake—a prominent Kapampangan who actively encouraged the use of Filipino textiles, and is mother to popular haute couture ‘70s fashion designer Gang Gomez, now known as Dom Martin Gomez, OSB. As the main man behind this competition, which is a fitting tribute to his mother’s advocacy, Gomez says the main goal of the event is to revive and encourage the weaving of abaca cloth, as practiced in Mindanao among the T’boli and other indigenous groups, the Visayas, and the Bicol region where the plant grows well.

(Photo credits: Lisa Lorenzo-Uy)

Even as a contemplative monk, Gomez still continues to work with local weavers to develop and innovate traditional textiles, while also designing church vestments. He approached HABI with the idea of holding a competition for abaca artisans, which is supported by his vision of upscaled and refined craftsmanship for the industry.

“There is nothing like competition to stimulate our artisans’ creativity to strengthen and grow that industry,“ adds Adelaida Lim, HABI president.

Aside from reviving and promoting the use of abaca, the competition also serves to remind us of the versatility of this fiber, which is also globally known as Manila hemp.

“Abaca is the Philippines’ major export product. We are known the world over for it. In the maritime industry, ropes made of abaca are widely used. The Japanese yen incorporates abaca fibers in their paper currency,” Lim says. “We have even acquired new uses for it, such as in the manufacturing of automobiles.”

To join the Eloisa Hizon Gomez Abaca Competition, participants must submit a panel measuring at least six meters long. There are no restrictions on the width; however, entries must be made of 100-percent abaca and based on a traditional pattern and/or weaving technique.

Each entry must also have a title, a detailed description, and a photograph showing the weaver working on his/her entry. Entries must be packed with care and submitted to the HABI Office at 962 May Street, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Deadline for submission is on Sept. 30, 2022.

Three winners will be announced at the Likhang HABI Market Fair slated October 14 – 16 this year. They will each receive a prize of P50,000.00. The entries will be exhibited as part of the fair and sold, should the contestants agree. These pieces will be displayed alongside entries of the Lourdes Montinola Piña Weaving Competition, making them officially part of a HABI Market Fair annual tradition.

As with its piña weaving competition, HABI hopes to inspire mainstream fashion retailers, through this abaca weaving contest, to patronize abaca just as they do the piña cloth, in order to keep alive local textile creations and the use of natural fibers.

“The use of our textiles, whether commercial, through fashion retailers, or personal, is the only way our textile industry will survive and grow,” says Len Cabili, founder and creative director of Filip + Inna, and also a strong advocate of local textiles. “We are excited to see the excellent craftsmanship of weavers around the Philippines.”

In addition to inspiring more weavers to pass on a heritage tradition to the next generation, the competition would also contribute to the sustainability of the fashion industry, as abaca could cut the need to import polyester yarns created by the demand for fast fashion, which directly increases environmental pollution.

“Abaca is important because it is the genuine Filipino weaving fiber,” says Gomez. “Filipinos were already wearing clothes made from abaca weaves when the Spanish colonizers arrived. If we had only given abaca as much attention in its development as we have given to piña, can you imagine how much progress could have been attained by now? Hopefully, this annual competition will give the abaca weaving industry that much-needed push!”

Interested parties may call HABI: The Philippine Textile Council T: +63 921 849-6974 or send an e-mail to support@habiphilippinetextilecouncil.com for more information.

August 24, 2022