Isabela David, daughter of Kapuso star Roi Vinzon, joins VIVA’s roster of talents.
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Mar 132015
Get to know the Binibining Pilipinas candidates who are joining the pageant again this year.
Mar 132015
Did you know that Mikael Daez is a Math wizard and Benjamin Alvez graduated summa cum laude?
Mar 122015
By Hannah De Castro-Abinuman Filipino-American artist, Winston Quitasol with his most recent project, Baymax and Hiro in the background Winston Quitasol may not be a name familiar to many. But a lot of people have seen his work. If you watched a Hollywood movie any time between 1992 to now, chances are, you’ve already seen at least one of the films he worked on. As a visual effects and lighting artist, Winston Quitasol has worked on various live action and animated films such as The Matrix Reloaded, Ironman 3, I Am Legend, Spiderman 2, The Aviator, Ghostrider, Tangled, Frozen, and most recently, in the academy award winner for best animated feature film – “Big Hero 6.” In the fields of visual effects and digital animation, lighting is a significant element. It sets the mood and creates depth and realism in a scene, both in live action and in digital animation. The lighting artist adds emotion to the scene by adding light to certain elements in the images. It is his duty to ensure that the visual effects and live-action elements blend seamlessly; as though they both exist in the same environment. Whether it is for a fully animated film or for enhancing a live action scene with the use of computer-generated-imagery (CGI), it is the lighting artist role to add the finishing touches to a project. And this is the role of Winston Quitasol as a lighting and compositing artist. Indeed, an essential part of any movie. Big Hero 6 Read More …
Mar 122015
Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada turnover a key to the city of Manila to President of the French Republic Francois Hollande during the wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal Monument in Manila (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Contradicting his earlier statement that serving as mayor of the country’s capital will only be a one-shot affair, former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Wednesday expressed intention of seeking re-election in 2016. Estrada said though nothing is final yet, he is likely to seek re-election in next year’s local and national elections. “Kung ako tatanungin, wala naman akong ibang plano kundi sakali, baka mag-run ako for re-election as mayor of Manila,” Estrada, more popularly known as Erap, said. Estrada bared this a day after the Supreme Court affirmed its earlier ruling dismissing the disqualification case filed against him by Alicia Vidal, the legal counsel of former Manila mayor Alfredo Lim, Estrada’s rival in the 2013 elections. In its ruling, the SC found Estrada eligible when he ran as Manila mayor in 2013, saying his civil and political rights were restored when he was given absolute pardon in 2007 by then-President and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Asked if he still intends to run for higher office, specifically as president, following the favorable Supreme Court ruling, Estrada said: “Wala na. Tapos na ako roon. Ang gusto ko ngayon ay maibalik natin ang image of Manila as the ‘Pearl of the Orient.’” Estrada said it becomes a great challenge for him to bring Read More …
Mar 122015
2015 Nissan Sentra: Nissan Sentra’s exterior design is elegant, modern and refined, reflecting a “professional” character targeted at upwardly bound buyers who aspire to drive something more premium than some of the other designs in the segment. It adopts Nissan’s bold signature trapezoid-shaped grille and large wraparound headlights with standard LED accents. In the rear, LED taillights are also standard, which complement the sophisticated styling. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded the 2015 Nissan Sentra a “Top Safety Pick” vehicle safety rating. The Institute’s “Top Safety Pick” award recognizes passenger vehicles that excel in protecting passengers in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests and also achieve a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in the small overlap frontal test. The 2015 Sentra scored “Good” in all five of the “Top Safety Pick” categories. “Nissan is committed to safety and innovation, and Nissan is proud to achieve the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating for the 2015 Sentra,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations U.S., Nissan North America. “As a compact sedan, Sentra is a critically important vehicle in Nissan’s lineup and with its standard safety features we’re bringing a high level of safety and security to a growing consumer segment.” Safety and security features standard on all 2015 Sentras include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted Read More …
Mar 112015
MANILA, Philippines – Busy homemakers and career women can still create special moments during meal time as Glad, which has wrap bags and containers, takes the burden off meal planning chores by offering these easy-to-prepare recipes for family gatherings and special occasions. This dish was developed by chefs from San Miguel Culinary Center with the help of Glad Non-stick Aluminum Foil, which can be used for grilling, roasting, steaming or baking delicate food like fish and cheesy pasta. MUSHROOM AND BEEF CHEESY RAVIOLI Ingredients (filling): 2 tbsps. Magnolia Gold butter (unsalted) 2 tbsps. chopped onions 1 tbsp. chopped garlic Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1/2 cup minced button mushrooms 1/2 cup minced shiitake mushrooms 1/4 kg. Monterey ground beef 1 tsp. iodized fine salt 1 tsp. pepper Ingredients (ravioli): 2 cups Magnolia all-purpose flour 3 pcs. Magnolia brown eggs 2 tbsps. olive oil 1 tbsp. iodized fine salt For the sauce: 2 tbsps. Magnolia Nutri-Oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup minced garlic 1 cup canned tomatoes 1 tbsp. Italian spice 1 tsp. iodized fine salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 (185g) pack Magnolia Quickmelt cheese, grated Procedure: 1. Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, mushrooms, beef, salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Set aside. For the ravioli: 1. Combine ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Wrap with Glad Cling Wrap and rest for 30 minutes. For the sauce: 1. Heat oil in saucepan. Sauté onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian spice, salt and Read More …
Mar 112015
Who do you think among our top picks will be crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2015?
Mar 112015
Sharon Cuneta (MNS photo) “I just don’t belong anywhere else.” These were the exact words of Sharon Cuneta after she was welcomed back by ABS-CBN executives on Monday for her contract signing with the Kapamilya network. Cuneta left ABS-CBN more than three years ago when she transferred to the No. 3 network TV5. Last year, however, she shocked the entertainment business when she decided to end her lucrative contract with TV5 and return to what she considers her “only home.” “There are no words to describe how happy I am. It’s overwhelmingly wonderful. Alam mo ‘yung pagpasok mo pa lang, ‘Hay nakauwi na rin.’ Parang nagbakasyon lang. Pag-uwi, walang nagbago sa pagtingin ng mga kapamilya mo,” she said. According to Cuneta, she was like a “fish out of water” when she left ABS-CBN. “I can’t say I regret [transferring to TV5] 100% percent because I made friends naman with the other station. Pero parang fish na out of water, tapos pagpasok ko dito, I’m breathing again normally. I really feel na I really don’t belong anywhere else but here,” she said. The veteran actress admitted it was very touching that the ABS-CBN bosses, with whom she had several secret meetings after decided to leave TV5, did not even ask a single question when she expressed her desire to come back. “We never naman lost touch but not once did we ever talk about work. Pero si Tita Charo (Santos-Concio, ABS-CBN president and CEO) was one of the first to know Read More …
Mar 112015
Recently, various labor groups congregated at the historic Mendiola bridge to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the “Mendiola Massacre,” with the hope of getting justice for the families of the slain farmers. It you may recall, on January 22, 1987, police and military personnel, on orders reportedly emanating from Malacañang, violently dispersed a farmers’ march at Mendiola bridge. The incident left 13 protesting farm workers dead while 20 others were injured, some of them critically, when police and military personnel opened fire on the marchers. After nearly three decades, not even one police or military personnel involved in the shooting has been prosecuted or charged in court. The massacre took place during the early administration of the late President Cory Aquino, mother of current Philippine President Noynoy Aquino. Farmers hold a noise barrage in front of Department of Agrarian Reform in Quezon City on Tuesday to clamor for the passage of agrarian reform bills pending in Congress. 81 Catholic bishops signed a petition on Monday appealing to President Aquino and congress to pass the bills. (MNS Photo) In the recent rally, instead of getting even a semblance of sympathy from the government, the grieving families of the slain farmers were instead rebuked by Malacanang officials, stating that President Noynoy is not accountable for the deaths of farmers demanding agrarian reforms during the term of his mother. Many farmers have lost or sacrificed their lives with the hope of achieving their elusive dream of owning the land they have been promised Read More …