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drugs to remember the gig schedule. Buendia and Ventura denied the allegation. Unfortunately, other member of the band believed against the couple. Adoro, the band`s guitarist, stated in an interview that Buendia informed him that he was leaving the group through text message. He clarified that Buendia`s reason in the text message was he was graduating from the course thats why he need to be in a separate way. Unlike Adoro, Marasigan, insisted that he did not personally receive a message rather he first heard it from the news. After the lead singer left the band, other members tracked separate paths by joining and launching their own bands. The country was surprised when Ely Buendia announced that there will be a Reunion Concert for the loyal E-Heads fans. This concert intended not to earn money but as a thankful concert for still supporting the E-Heads songs. It took place last August 30, 2008 in Fort Santiago at Taguig Openfield. Unfortunately, the concert displeased the fans because Buendia was rushed to the hospital suffering hypokalemia and extreme stress due to the passing of her mother days before the concert. After five days, Buendia was released from the hospital. For the contentment of the fans, E-heads pursued for the continuation of the concert happened last March 7, 2009 at SM Mall of Asia Concert ground in Pasay City.
Shadow of Doubt .... from page 33 Sabi ko walang masyadong nagsusulat pala ditto kasi naghanap na ako ng references, meron official history, official biographist. Gusto ko maintindihan na sa SC. So sabi ko maybe this is the time para ako ay magsusulat kasi nobody again was doing it. So yun kaya ko ginawa ang Shadow of Doubt. The amusing experience that she had encountered from publishing this book also brought her happiness which then gave tribute to writers. I did not expect that to be a bestseller. Pero nagulat ako na Im riding in a plane sa isang domestic flight, may nagbabasa ng book ko, so nakakataba ng puso. Really heartwarming. Im very excited and happy that when I meet people. I dont know them-in the plane , in a mall, in a restaurant. There was this someone reading my book, syempre naexcite ako, nathrill ako. It happene oncelumapit yung nagbabasa, nagpasign sakin. So sabi ko Wow! Alam mo natuwa ako doon kasi hindi lang artista ang nilalapitan, pati authors. Im happy for authors kasi gusto ko marecognize sila, o ako kasi mahirap magsulat ng books. Gusto ko marecognize yung mga efforts ng authors na maging popular din sila. The Shadow and the Ongoing Trial One good thing that kept the controversial book in forefront of mass information is the current impeachment trial to CJ Corona. Ako, about the Impeachment trial, its healthy for our democracy, sa akin at hindi ko ineexpect na magkakaroon ng ganitong impeachment. I didnt know na magkakaroon ng Impeachment; so its good for our democracy, that on our institution is exercising like the Senators rights and the duity and each official. Ako Im very... from whats happening. I want to see impact of this impeachment trial and on the judiciary According to her, few journalists wrote about the system of the court which triggered her more to
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MUSIC EraseRheads
BY LESTER KIT V. PASTORAL
EDITORS NOTE
NOTHING NEW BUT NOTHING OLD:
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raserheads is the most popular and influential Filipino band of the 1990s. They are one of the rock bands who did their share in revitalizing OPM back in popular demand. The band is a successful music group formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Marcus Adoro and Buddy Zabala. They are also credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila invasion, saving the sinking Philippine alternative rock band. From first line of the song which brought them to the center stage entitled Pare KO where it is stated Pare ko, meron akong problema,
attain success knowing that everyone in the team did his or her own part. Genuine success cant be totally credited to just one person. In this temporal world, everyone and everything contributes to all the good things happening around. Everything follows the rule of symbiosis. One more thing, isnt it fun and enriching to work with someone towards the fulfillment of the same dream? One of the worst feelings is to be alone and definitely, no sane person will like to be in such state.
In PULP MAGAZINE, the lead singer`s wife and manager Diane Ventura insisted the true scenario behind the controversy. She notified that the break-up started with miscommunication between the singer and the roadie who was assigned to take care of the transportation schedule of the E-heads resulting for the two to come up late in a gig resulting for the two to come up late in a gig. This incident caused for disappointment of the roadie and criticized the couple as unprofessional. Form the time that the couple arrived to the venue, a cold Even today, we still reckon the real reason why shoulder from the colleagues and crews welcomed Buendia, the bands chief songwriter and compos- them. The day after the performance, Buendia aper, left the band. Its an OPM legend that Buen- proached to the management boss , Butch Dans dia and Marasigan, the bands percussionist and to which he allegedly blamed the roadie for late drummer, were compared as the Lennon-McCart- arrival. However , Dans allegedly chose to believe ney rivalry. John Lennon and Paul McCartney of to the roadie`s account over buendia`s side withthe famous The Beatles happened to be the chief out further deliberation. Dans also accused that song writers for their band, too. the couple was suffered an overused of prohibited a guy leans to his best friend for comfort who happened to be busted by a steely kolehiyala. Of course, their other mainstream songs include Alapaap, Toyang, Maling Akala, Ligaya, Para Sa Masa, Torpedo, With A Smile and many more. Arguably, their biggest hit would be the Ang Huling El Bimbo, in which its music video earned the band as the first Filipino artist to win in the 1997 MTV Asia Awards.
s a kid, I used to hear the saying that, Two heads are better than one. That its better to rely on another person in accomplishing things. Because by doing things together, more will be attained, taking in for consideration that everything is times two: the effort, inspiration and action. At a young age, my mom inculcated in me the value of teamwork and how it amazingly brings best results in any endeavor. As I grew older, the more I appreciated the idea of sharing your abilities and gifts with others. Not only does it shorten the way to achieving your goal but also tests your capacity to adjust with various human behaviors. Lets face it, no matter how noble or sincere our intentions are, there will still be oppositions that sometimes makes us blow our top. Thats life. But the essential lesson here is learning how to blend well with other people who share the same goal with you. Again the clich, No man is an island. True. Life is too short not to realize our need to co-exist with our fellow human beings. Sometimes, its our pride that hinders us from giving our share in the game. Especially if we know we have the ability to solve things alone. But we ought to remember that not all the time it works. There will always be an instance when well need assistance from other people. Its not really hard to cooperate. Yes, thats the magic word! Cooperation like faith can really move mountains. Especially these days when everything is fast-paced and everyones living a rat race whether youre a student, employee or even plain housewife, sharing our best gifts makes things done easier. It will surely be heart-warming to
In this requirement for Media and Literacy Studies subject, the unifying theme is teamwork. This is completely mirrored in the cover story involving the quintessential writer Ricky Lee. Even if hes the celebrated scriptwriter who worked for Himala, Moral, Jose Rizal or the Natatanging Gawad Urian for 2003, he was unpretentious to say about his hardships before when he willingly lent us time to interview him at Loyola Heights, Quezon City. He didnt try to upstage his answers. The result is just overwhelming. The same can also be said of the other two great interviews (and a rare chance also) we have: Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino member Rolando Tolentino and Rappler.com chief editor Marites Vitug. After all these years, theyre being looked up to in the industry as respected critics. Tolentino, being also the current dean of the UP-College of Mass Communication, and Vitug, who wrote the controversial book Shadow of Doubt: Probing the Supreme Court, proved that my thesis in making these interviews possible explored new material for next Journalism seniors who will soon make this final requirement. Lee, Tolentino, and Vitug. When these three luminaries merge forces, what can be expected but only the best? As a team, we feel we have the finest topics to offer. Turning through the pages is the sole proof. Enjoy reading folks!
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Online Media: Trend or Threat? Suddenly, Ricky Lee Marites Vitug: Probing on SC
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PM Legend. Artist. Fighter. Family guy. Francis Michael Durango Magalona also known as Francis M. was an inspiration to Filipinos through his music. He was the first Filipino rapper known for combining rap with Pinoy Rock. He released the albums, Yo!, Rap is Francis M., Meron Akong Ano!, Happy Battle, and others. Most of his music criticized the common ills of the society and let people be aware of politics and its problems.
He started a clothing line , FrancisM Clothing Co. (FMCC) and a foundation with Ely Buendia (they were both having health problems in 2009) called Heartist Foundation, which aims to help Filipino artists with health and financial problems. After Francis Magalona was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, he and his wife used the album name, Happy Battle as a reference to his fight against cancer. Instead of getting the attention of the media because of it, he preferred privacy with his family. He was selfless for what he said, What Id rather talk about is how we can solicit blood donations to replace the supply that I have consumed in the hospital. Other people would not bother about how much blood they have consumed in the hospital as long as they live.
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When I was a kid, I watched the television series, Bayani which features the heroes of our country. I heard Francis Ms song Mga Kababayan which I instantly liked because of its meaning: the pride of being a Filipino. It is the same for Tayoy Mga Pinoy. Although I only heard a He died due to multiple organ failure on March 6, part of it, I relate to the meaning of its lyrics. 2009. I would see him while watching television singing together with other artists like Joey Ayala, Heber Bartolome of Banyuhay, Ryan Cayabyab, Mike Hanopol of Juan Dela Cruz Band, Andrew E., Michael V., Death Threat, Eraserheads, Krazykyle, Gloc 9 and Parokya ni Edgar. Kaleidoscope World turned as one of his best singles when it won the 1996 Awit Award for Best Produced Record of the Year. I liked the song though I only remember this line, Every color, every hue, is represented by me and you... which for me means that everybody is unique and had different roles in life. He would be remembered as a good friend, a father, a fighter to his family and friends. The public remembers him as a great singer, the King of Philippine Rap, the Father of Pinoy Hip Hop, and someone who inspired them because of his music. The only Master Rapper.
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Associate Editor Rica Marie G. Fernandez TV/Film Editor Mary Ann M. Villaflores Print Editor Raffy A. Bibera Online Editor Gemma G. Sebugan Radio/Music Editor Shiela Marie T. Manuel Layout Editor Sharmeyne I. Bontigao Asst. Layout Editor Jordeene Sheex B. Lagare Contributors Photographers: Rica Marie G. Fernandez, Jordeene Sheex B. Lagare, Efren Zamora Writers: Maricar O. Antonio, Bernadeth B. Bueno, Trixie R. Espiel, Elaidia Liz V. Oliveros, Lester Kit V. Pastoral VIEWPOINT is a group magazine project of BJ4-1D in Media Literacy and Studies subject under Prof. Robert Baldago.
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over different radio stations and some of the Filipino artists, like Christian Bautista, who revived some of his original well- renowned singles. Truly, the romanticism and the desire for ballads among Filipinos live in our hearts even though high-end music and foreign songs are already dominating the mainstream music industry. Aside from being a great singer/composer, Jose Mari Chan is also a businessman, who graduated a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University in 1967. He is a father of five to his wife Mary Ann Ansaldo. where his song Can We Just Stop and Talk A While, made it to the final entries. On 1989, his album Constant Change was named the Album of the Year by Awit Awards, which eventually reached Double Diamond Record in terms of sales and took high patronage in international countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. His album Christmas In Our Hearts was released and reached triple platinum status in 1990 and eventually, he became the first recording artist who achieved Double Diamond Record Award for this album. His 2001 album A Hearts Journey was named Album of the Year by Awit Awards. And in 2005, Jose Mari Chan had again, proven that hes an exceptional lyricist as he was chosen to compose the song Were All Just One, the official theme song of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. On his 40th year, Jose Mari Chan compiled 21 of his favorite songs in one album entitled Love Letters and other Souvenirs carrying its single How Do You Fall In Love. And just last Year, Jose Mari Chan released his 13th full length album, The Manhattan Connection: The Songs of Jose Mari Chan, with which songs were re-imagined by music producer Gershovsky. Jose Mari Chan has captured the heart of Filipinos and other Asians because of his unique way of transforming this old world into a young, romantic one through his ballad songs. That is why even after so many years, his music is still being played
FIL M Rolando Tolentino:

Educator, film critic and an irony
BY RICA MARIE G. FERNANDEZ
f you are an Economics graduate and into numbers and analysis, would you think about teaching film studies someday? Well, Rolando Tolentino did, and hes not only able to teach about film, hes also the dean of the College of Mass Communications of University of the Philippines Dili- liksik, at magsulat. At gusto ko itong gawin sa walang ibang lugar kundi sa UP, he said in his man (UP-CMC) and a member of the well re- inaugural speech as the dean of UP-CMC in 2009. spected group of film critiques, Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP). Aside from his love for writing, Tolentino
Orange and Apples Ang studies ko nung college was about Economics. Wala ako sa Communications or sa LiterGusto kong maging guro dahil dito ko iniature that time. Nung mga panahon kasi na yun, isip na dito ako magaling. Magandang katambal mga business courses ang boom courses, he shared about his college life in De La Salle University. ng pagtuturo ang pagsusulat, he added. Thats the reason why hindi ko maikukumpara ito (the time when he was studying and the time when he is teaching communication subjects). Its like oranges and apples, he added. Well, he knew he loved literature and films too, thats why he later pursued Philippine Studies, also in De La Salle University and earned a Ph.D in film studies at the University of Southern California. It is quite ironic, indeed, that an Economics major is now into literature and films. But whats more interesting is that he is not only teaching, he is now even a dean. As an educator Naranasan ko na ang departmental politics, college at university politics noon at ngayon. Pero inisip ko pa rin na ito ang gusto kong gawin sa buhay ko. Gusto kong magturo, manaAs a film critic Ang MPP masungit sa recruitment. Ibig sabihin makita ka nila na you are really into studying films. Its a small group. Thats why it survived in the past 30 years. Naging mapili talaga ang MPP. They seek for certain kinds of credentials from their members, Tolentino responded immediately when asked about the recruitment process in the prestigious and sought-after group he belongs in. How he became a part of the group? By invitation. Kahit naman kasi magtaas ka ng kamay mo, di ka naman nila iimbitahan kung walang opening. Ayaw rin kasi nila ng masyadong maraming members, he also shared. Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino is indeed a group which only accommodates the continued to page 11 also felt an urge to teach in the university where he thinks the students are the best active and not just mere intelligent people but are also thinkers.
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What the distinguished Lino Brocka made in the significant era of Philippine Cinema
Listen to Hakuna Matata and Can You Feel the Love Tonight; youll know exactly what I am trying to say. However, just to be honest with you, I dont really consider myself as Sir Elton Johns fan; I know no more than his songs in Lion King. Well, those songs were enough for me to admire him and tell everyone he is a genius but I know hes even greater than that. That is why while I am writing this; I decided to pay tribute to him and listen to his other songs, particularly giving attention to those which I havent even heard before. Remarkably, the more I listen to his unfamiliar songs, the more he is being familiar to me a passionate man who has all these ideals and who, no doubt, has the talent and the willingness to share it to the world. No need to refer to Wikipedia to realize that.
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idweek contributor Star Elamparo once wrote There are quality movies and there are quality movies. In the countrys movie industry, which churns about 150 films a year, quality films are few and far in between. Still, they do exist. And a lot of them were made by Lino Brocka.
The decades of 70s to 90s saw the rise and fall of the most highly acclaimed director of the local cinema, National Artist for Film of 1997 Lino Brocka. He thrived in its so-called Second Golden Age when his peers were making their own masterpieces, like Ishmael Bernal, Mike de Leon, Celso Ad. Castillo, Laurice Guillen, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and renowned veteran from the 50s Eddie Romero. Many of todays stars owe their rise in showbiz and acting trophies to Lino Brocka. At the peak of his career in the 70s and 80s, he made films that won critical acclaim and awards for their social and artistic impact. Brocka made his first movie in 1970 under Lea Productions Wanted: Perfect Mother with the cast of Boots AnsonRoa, Dante Rivero, Eddie Mercado, and Gina Alajar. He also wrote this melodrama, which won Best Screenplay in the 1970 Manila Film Festival. That same year, he directed Santiago, winning his second award, this time as Best Director from the Citizens Council for Mass Media. This action drama starred Fernando Poe, Jr. (FAMAS nomination for Best Actor), Hilda Koronel (Best Supporting Actress), and others in a powerhouse cast. In 1971, he made Tubog sa Ginto, which was controversial for its homosexual theme, and Stardoom, a dark, tragic view of movie showbiz, garnered FAMAS nominations for Lolita Rodriguez (Best Actress) and Caridad Sanchez (Best Supporting Actress). The cast included Walter Navarro, Hilda Koronel, Mario OHara, Eddie Garcia and several other seasoned actors. His early works appealed to mass audiences and made money, endearing Brocka to producers of the movie industry. But after nine movies with Lea Productions he became disgruntled with commercialism and fell silent in the first two years of Ferdinand Marcoss martial law regime.
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BY MARY ANN M. VILLAFLORES
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Chinese-Filipino singer and an excellent song writer, Jose Mari Chan is considered as one of the foremost music writers of the Philippines after From a pub pianist, Sir Elton John has really gone dominating the FAMAS Awards and Awit Awards a long way. And his contribution to the interna- during the height of his musical career. tional music scene cannot be denied. He is a priced gem in the industry, indeed. And I thank him for Jose Mari Chan first appeared on the local scene the real music that moved me in many ways as as the host and singer of a television show called a child and even until now as an adult especially 9 Teeners of ABS-CBN in 1966. His first hit sinwhen I remember how he contributed to my happy gle was Afterglow, released in 1967 and was able to release his very first album in 1969 entichildhood. tled Deep in My Heart. For less than four years from 1970, Jose Mari Chan was able to compose more than twenty songs for movies that earned him different recognitions and nominations at the FAMAS Awards. No wonder, Jose Mari Chan was tagged Joe Mari, Mr. Music Man. He was also considered the Filipino Jimmy Webb an American song writer, composer and singer; an artist to have ever received Grammy awards for Music, lyrics and orchestration- because of his compositions that usually are romantic and of his unique way of collaborating lyrics to sweet music. He is so exceptional that The Philippine Association of the Record Industrys (PARI) Awit Awards, countrys equivalent of the American Grammy Awards, had conferred him Lifetime Achievement awards. Jose Mari Chan also represented the Philippines in the World Popular song Festival in Tokyo,
The Decemberists is an indie folk band hailing from Portland Oregon formed in year 2000. Their frontman, lead singer Colin Meloy, writes many of the bands fanciful lyrics as heard in Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect. The Decemberists have performed alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and have garnered critical praises and now signed to Capitol Records.
Brocka set up his independent outfit, CineManila, and began to make films after his own heart. His landmark movie, Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), an indictment of religious prejudice against social outcasts in a local village, won six FAMAS awards and two nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director; Best Actor (for Brockas protg Christopher de Leon) and Best Actress (Lolita Rodriguez as the madwoman Kuala). Brocka wrote the screenplay together with actor-director Mario OHara, who played a leper in the film. Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, topbilled by another Brocka protg, Bembol Roco, portrayed a young probinsyanos search for his sweetheart Ligaya Paraiso (Hilda Koronel) in the violence-ridden city. For his role as a tragic hero, Bembol bagged the FAMAS Best Actor award. Equally respected director Mike de Leon did the exquisite cinematography. Insiang, a story of rape and revenge set in Manilas Tondo slums, starred Hilda Koronel in the title role, for which she earned a FAMAS nomination as Best Actress. Mona Lisa won as Best Supporting Actress. The film also reaped several nominations from the Gawad Urian. This was the first of Brockas films to be shown and acclaimed at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France. He was nobodys man but his own. In 1979, when Jaguar won the Urian awards for Best Picture, he spurned the critics attention. During the Urian awards night, he ascended the stage not to receive his directorial award but to reject it, saying that under the guise of impartiality, they [the Manunuris] practice their prejudices anyway. He then refused all further awards and nominations from the MPP. He was a man known for passions that ran high and ideals that never dimmed. Two of her last films, Gumapang Ka sa Lusak and Sa Kabila ng Lahat, were studies of corruption in politics. The man was relentless. Before he died, he was about to make a contemporary film version of Jose Rizals Noli Me Tangere. Just talking about it generated so much excitement. But this one project he will never do. On May 22, 1991, at 1:30am, he died in a car accident on East Ave. in Quezon City. The car, which smashed into a concrete lamppost, was being driven by his latest protg, William Lorenzo, who was seriously injured. Lino Brocka was 52, and he could do even more quality films in modern cinema than any other directors. He is the resolute artist in the dark screen we know as the Philippine cinema. We mourn his passing.
The Shins. They have moved in 2002 to Portland, Oregon after the success with their indie rock album Oh, Inverted World which debuted on 1997 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This band helped popularize indie music with their Beach Boy-esque indie pop sound. Some popular Shins tracks are New Slang, Caring is Creepy, and Australia.
Wilco was formed in 1993 upon the breakup of the alternative country band Uncle Tupelo. John Lennon and Neil Young was the bands influence in making their music, and is largely considered indie rock despite Wilcos relationships with major record labels.
Three of the immortal fim characters of Lino Brocka: Insiang (Hilda Koronel) in strong rage against Tonya (Mona Lisa) (top left), Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang Lolita Rodriguez as the madwoman Kuala (bottom left), and Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag Julio Madiaga (Bembol Roco) overcoming his fate in Manila (right).
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of Montreal. Although their name is of Montreal this band is from Athens, Georgia. This was formed in 1997 by singer and now front man Kevin Barnes. Of Montreal primarily is a Beatles cover band. Some of their songs are, The Partys Crashing Us, Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse, and Forecast Fascist Future.
Spoon is an American indie rock band from Austin, Texas with a wide underground following formed in 1993 and reached fame with The Way We Get By, when it was featured on an American TV show, The OC.
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Architecture in Helsinki is an Australian indie pop band and one of the best indie rock/pop bands. Architecture in Helsinki developed from a late 1990s group, the short-lived teenage funk-grunge outfit, The Pixel Mittens. Fingers Crossed was released on 2003 as their debut album. While songs such as Like a Call, To and Fro and Where Youve Been Hiding, made it through, the rest of the intended album vanished into thin air.
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BY GEMMA G. SEBUGAN
Jung-Nam found a place to work and to stay after Hyeon-Soo drove them out. Without the two, everything in the house did not feel right for Nam Hyeon-Soo. Jung-Nam once again called the radio station where his father was working and told him His program yielded high ratings because of a what she felt about him. Hyeon-Soo realized that he girl, Hwang Jung-Nam, whos in search of her father felt incomplete in the house. whom she never seen since birth. Nam Hyeon Soo Before Jung-Nams debut, Ki-Dong suddenly suddenly gets the shock of his life when Hwang JungNam showed on his doorstep with a kid, Hwang Ki- disappeared. She turned hysterical and asked for his Dong. Jung-Nam told him that she was the girl who father to help him. Hyeon-Soo was suddenly faced called the radio station claiming he was her father between choosing his career or his family. He left the podium and helped Jung-Nam look for Ki-Dong. and Ki-Dong was his grandchild. Afraid of his career to be ruined with this revelation, Hyeon-Soo told everyone that the two were his distant relatives. As Jung-Nam and Ki-Dong stayed in his house, everything was in disarray. Hes the one sending Ki-Dong to school and thought it wasnt good but gets inspired with a beautiful kindergarten teacher later on. They found Ki-Dong in a police station telling the policemen that his mother and uncle were missing. Being reunited again, the three of them lived together happily.
am not that into Asian films but theres this one movie that caught my attention, the Speedy Scandal (Scandal Makers) which was released in 2008. Its about a struggling radio DJ in his mid-thirties, Nam Hyeon-Soo, who gives pieces of advice for a radio show.
photographer sensed something suspicious between the two, Hyeon-Soo drove away Jung-Nam and KiDong out of his house.
usic industry nowadays was dominated by mainstream artists. But little did we know indie artists are making their way to the top of the charts, competing with recording artistsfrom major recording companies. Indie music artists or Independent Music Artists are withindependence from major commercial record. Here is the list of ten Indie Music Artists that made it to the top: Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie rock band from Bellingham, Washington.They were formed by lead singer Ben Gibbard in 1997, and have achieved a loyal following of hipsters and emo kids alike. Some of their top songs are I Will Follow You Into The Dark, Soul Meets Body, and Crooked Teeth. Modest Mouse. Although this band has contract with Sony and Indie rock purists will definitely mock at them, they are still categorized as indie rock. Modest Mouse was formed in1993 in Isaquah, Washington by Issac Brock, Jeremiah Green, and Eric Judy. Modest Mouseachieved significant mainstream appeal by including their song Float On with videogames such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Their lead singer may sound like a goat, but hey it sells.
Panic at the Disco is an American and a multi-awarded rock duo (Formerly a four member band) formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005. The band has been described by critics as a variety of genres, most commonly pop punk, alternative rock, and baroque pop. The band formed and recorded their first demos while they were all still in high school. They were made known by their single I Write Sins Not Tragedies from their debut album A Fever You Cant Sweat Out (2005). New Perspective was their first song recorded as a duo (Spencer Smith Brendon Urie) and as an OST for the movie Jennifers Body top billing Megan Fox last 2009. The band released its third album, entitled Vices & Virtues, on March 22, 2011.
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The story was hilarious and at the same a touching one. I like Ki-Dongs character because his Soon enough, Hyeon-Soo developed fonder face was expressive though hes only a kid. Hilarious relations with Jung-Nam and Ki-Dong. He learned because the part where the policemen were searchJung-Nam was a great musician like him and helped ing for Ki-Dong, the latter was looking for the forJung-Nam have a career in music. She was one of the mer, too! Its like a dog trying to catch a bite of his continued to page 11 most sought after singer in Korea later on. After a
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Animal Collective is a new hip breed of indie rock, sometimes described as psychedellic folk or noise pop. Animal Collectives is often experimental and changes from show to show. Some popular indie songs by Animal Collective are My Girls, In The Flowers, and Summertime Clothes.
and being part of Time magazines compilation of the 20th centurys 100 most influential people in its December 1999 issue. Like any other artists, there were still The Beatles songs unreleased including Carnival of Light, an experimental piece recorded on 5 January 1967 for The Million Volt Light and Sound Rave; a 27-minute jam of Helter Skelter; and Grow Old with Me, a Lennons composition the three Beatles worked on in the early 90s prior to the Anthology release. They may have disbanded in 1970, but the Beatlemania that Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr started still lives on. They are tagged as the best-selling musical group of all time with over one billion units sold worldwide, as estimated by EMI. The Beatles became notable for their songs Yesterday, In My Life, Let It Be and Hey Jude Aside from these, they have sold more albums in the United States than any other artists, as certified by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). They got 7 Grammy Awards from the American National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, 15 Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. During their stint as an all-male rock band, they were awarded with 6 Diamond albums, as well as 24 Multi-Platinum albums, 39 Platinum albums and 45 Gold albums in the United States; and 4 Multi-Platinum albums, 4 Platinum albums, 8 Gold albums and 1 Silver album. Also, they have received the following recognitions: Appointed as Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1965; 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film Let It Be; inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988; included in Billboards list of the all-time top-selling Hot 100 artists, in line with the US single charts 50th anniversary celebration where the band ranked first; Panorama... from page 46 experimenting, particularly for the materials betterment. Do some mix and match, and color combination in putting the texts and pictures in the inside. Theres nothing wrong in Overall, Philippine Panorama is a must-read magazine for all ages and should not be taken for granted by us. Who knows? The write-ups Panorama has might be useful in the future especially if internet is not available.
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3D MOVIES ON THE GO
jor Hollywood studio but on April 8th, 1953, a movie called Man in the Dark opened at the Globe Theater in New York City, beating The House of Wax to the screen by exactly two days.
ith the abrupt enhancement on technology nowadays, it provided us a gradual change to our daily dose of entertainment. From cellular phones to smartphones, television to high definition LED TVs and even Internet TVs, now all of those with the touch of 3D technology.
Though the use 3D in movies isnt new, the growth in 3D media is allowing cinema to Now, even the way we enjoy its best period in watch our most awaited movie many years, with 2009 in theaters or even in television proving to be a bumper has now evolved. Audiences are year that culminated in a hungry bunch of people, al- the December release ways looking for something dif- of James Camerons ferent. To define different, the grown-up 3D movie term-3D films took birth. Avatar. 3D films took cinema to a new level giving the movie lovers a whole new pattern of entertainment with its unique innovation and improvement of 3D technology with time-to-time. Before 3D came into existence, people use to watch and enjoy an ordinary full length film in cinemas.
Avatar, one of the films introduced in a full length IMAX 3D movie in 2009.
Avatar, a film by the man behind Titanic, James Cameron, was one of the very films introduced in a full length IMAX 3D movie just last 2009. Being hailed as the top grossing film of the decade surpassing Titanic with a record breaking $2 billion in ticket sales and leading to a push for an Avatar 2, a leader in 3D films and You might get conflicting nominated for numerous 2010 information depending on who Academy Awards, Avatar is a 3D you ask, technically the first 3D success. A movie filmed entirely movie was released almost a cen- with stereoscopic cameras, Avatar tury ago in 1922 (The Power of gives new meaning to 3-DimenLove) but the first one made by sional films, with a fresh movie Hollywood werent until 30 years watching experience, and sets a later in 1952. A lot of people think standard for 3D movies to follow. that The House of Wax was the first 3D movie released by a maBefore Avatar, in 2003,
Ghosts of the Abyss by James Cameron was released as the first full-length 3D IMAX feature filmed with the Reality Camera System. The same camera system was used to film Spy Kids 3D: Game Over (2003), Aliens of the Deep IMAX (2005), and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D (2005). In November 2004, The Polar Express was released as IMAXs first full-length, animated 3-D feature. In November 2005, Walt Disney Studio Entertainment released Chicken Little in digital 3-D format. Through the entire history of 3D presentations, techniques continued to page 11
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BY SHIELA MARIE T. MANUEL
Brilliance of Brillante Mendoza: LoLA

Reflecting the
ola, a film multi-awarded here and abroad by the undoubtedly brilliant, Brillante Mendoza in 2009 will teach you that family comes first and that a mothers love never fails.
MUSIC
THE BEATLES:
The Fab Four of the 60s
BY JORDEENE SHEEX B. LAGARE
The movie was starred by one of the greatest actress of all time, Anita Linda as Lola Sepa; PUPs very own Rustica Carpio as Lola Puring and Ketchup Eusebio as Mateo, the suspect and the grandson of Lola Puring. The story tells of the struggle of two grandmothers in a stormy season to raise money for their respective grandsons; one for her grandsons bail and the other for her grandsons funeral. They proved that no matter how frail they seem, they will fight for their loved ones. It all started when Lola Purings grandson, Mateo hold ups and accidentally killed Lola Sepas grandson. The latter filed a complaint at a police station and later learned that the perpetrator is already in the lawmens custody and then she decided to continue the fight for justice. On the other hand, Lola Puring tried her best to get Mateo out of the prison. Then she went to a probono lawyer to seek help but she was advised to make an amicable settlement with the victims family instead because the case is without bail. The sequence of the story may seem slow at points but, for me, thats what made me want to finish the movie. I was raised by my grandparents so it clearly has an effect on my being. I had felt the selfless love of the elderly, especially if you are the beloved apo. The message of the story had a huge impact on me and based on my opinion, it has accomplished its purpose. Everyday, people struggle to have food on the table; they are even pushed to the point wherein they are kapit sa patalim. Based on what I saw on the film, it directly tells us of how the justice system of the country runs. That money has the capacity to make the law upside down. The story made an appeal to my reasoning; I realized that there is no need to prolong the agony of both sides if the problem can be settled right away. But there is still a part of me that says Law must still be above all. But this movie makes me believe otherwise. It is indeed entertaining and appealing to the emotion. Seeing how two grandmothers work hard to attain what is rightfully deserved by their loved one. The film for me deserves a nine-star rating. Though it is slow pacing, the story seems to get a hold of me. There are of course a few tweaks but it has managed to give my eyes a feast of what really a Brillante Mendoza creation is all about.
he Beatles is the most celebrated music act in the 20th century with their best-selling albums and singles, numerous awards and recognitions, and distinct influence and legacy in the music industry.
The bands journey started with John Lennon in Liverpool, England when he formed a skiffle group called the Blackjacks with his friends from Quarry Bank School in March 1957. But they changed their name to The Quarrymen after discovering a respected group was already using the name. Then Paul McCartney joined the group after he and Lennon met in July 1957. The following year, McCartneys friend, George Harrison, auditioned to Lennon. Although Harrison was only 14 at that time, he became the groups lead guitarist after about a month of persistence. Two years later, Lennons school friends left the group to pursue schooling at the Liverpool College of Art. Lennons art school friend Sutcliffe became part of the band in January 1960, who suggested of changing the bands name to The Beetles, until they changed their name to The Silver Beatles, and to The Beatles in the middle of August. The all-male rock, composed of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals), and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals), had their first performance on 17 December 1960 at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool.
They auditioned for Decca records but were rejected because groups of guitars are way out. Later, record shop owner Brian Epstein became their manager. Their first single, Love Me Do, made it to the British chart and reached number 17. Most of The Beatles songs were written by Lennon and McCartney. One of the highlights in their career is their 1st appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show where the said show garnered over 70 million people viewing. Another is their performance at Shea Stadium in 1965. Theyve set new world record of having 55,600 concert audience and revenue, a first time in the history of popular music anyone had played in a proper stadium as opposed to a theater or concert hall. For a decade of being active in the music industry, The Beatles has done 27 studio albums, 4 live albums, 57 compilation albums, 21 extended plays, 55 singles, 10 video albums, and 37 music videos.
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Speedy... from page 8 own tail. The music was thrilling especially the part where Jung-Nam sings at the top of her lungs. I like her relationship with Hyeon-Soo because shes far more mature than her father. The scenes where Jung-Nam was searching for Ki-Dong and when Hyeon-Soo drove them away touched me. The portrayal of character for Jung-Nam was effective because I feel how she felt when somebody she loves suddenly went missing.
Rolando... from page 5 the crop, the best of the best; it only has 10 members at this time this article is written. MPP is not a peer body. It means the people are not directly involved. Its not like Film Academy of the Philippines na nagbibigay ng Luna Awards. Di rin siya katulad ng Movie Press. Kasi may mga academics kami, and scholars. May habitual filmmakers din sa grupo. Di kami directly involved sa dissemination and marketing ng pelikula, the proud MPP member said.
If you would listen to her program, you would notice that she gives with wisdom which also portrayed a refined woman who has encountered lots of experiences and has become a model of standing up for lifes problems and challenges. You would realize her love and respect for people. As accord- The Man behind Real Music ing to the report of Inquirer, she has been personBY RICA MARIE G. FERNANDEZ ally reading the 20 to 30 letters that she received from fans every day -- letters that sought advice concerning problems both major and minor. No doubt, she was loved by many people because of she touched many lives with her advises. She has become part of every heart of her listeners, and of the Filipino heritage that we have today and of course, the radio broadcasting that we have. It can never be denied that I personally adore Tiya Dely for her dedication to her listeners. She has been an icon of many people, and she could be considered as an inspiration to everyone. oure not a 90s kid if you havent watched Lion King with its OST Can You Feel The Love Tonight, danced to the tune of Hakuna Matata and felt the passing of Princess Diana of Wales thru Candle In The Wind.. Well, of that, I am sure I was born in the 90s. What I didnt know back then was I had to thank Sir Elton John for those happy memories. Sir Elton John is one of the most popular and successful English rock singer-songwriter of all time. He has written more than a hundred songs and published more than thirty albums with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. and successful English rock singer-songwriter of all time. He has written more than a hundred songs and published more than thirty albums with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. He has sold more than 250 million records, won six Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award. His musical works had been chosen to be in the soundtrack of major Hollywood films. Besides being a musician, he was also an actor who appeared in several films including his autobiography.
Elton John:
I watched the film during the Korean Film Festival in SM North EDSA and I heard the peoThe fact that Tolentino was invited in such an ples reaction during the duration of the film. The elite group is an apparent indication that this once actors were very effective. And even though it was Economics major has already been known in the highly entertaining, the worthiness of the movie is world of literature and most especially, films. still there; family, love, and choosing what is right. Two thumbs up for this movie! Marites... from page 37 I could go on and on with his achievements which I mostly found out through the Internet but I think there would be a better way of telling you who he is from the point of view of a person who enjoyed his Lion King songs when she was once a child. For me, music is considered music because it reflects or triggers an emotion. Youll know it is real music when it affects you and it brings out something in you, whatever it is. Anger, frustration, loneliness, happiness, excitement, love, it doesnt matter. Real music is more than just a combination of sounds and senseless words that seems good to the ears but does not mean anything at all. continue to page 54
3D... from page 9 to convert existing 2D images for 3D presentation have existed. In late 2005, Steven Spielberg told the press he was involved in patenting a 3D cinema system that does not need glasses, and which is based on plasma screens. Animated films Open Season, and The Ant Bully, were released in Analog 3D in 2006. Monster House and The Nightmare Before Christmas were released on XpanD 3D, RealD and Dolby 3D systems in 2006. Meanwhile in Bollywood, Avatar is the film which also brought a trend of making 3D films in Bollywood. Many big production houses are investing in the technology and are in the process to make 3D films at par with Hollywood 3D films. 2011 has been a year of remarkable leaps in 3D technology. 3D is proving itself as a powerful visual tool, adding clarity, depth and realism to movies, games, TV, mobile phones and other technologies. With 3D becoming more affordable and therefore increasingly available to consumers, new and exciting content will be produced to test the reaches of this visual tool.
work for it. As reported by Anvil, the largest publishing house in the country, refused to publish the book which resulted to controversial issues. So Newsbreak publishing company took action to publish it. National Bookstore, one of the leading bookstores in the Philippines, refused to sell it and Justice Velasco of the Supreme Court just filed a 13-count libel case against Vitug. Consequently, the author received multiple death threats. The Shadow of Doubt was all about the conspiracy system on Supreme Court, which according to the author, the least powerful branch of government because it has no hold over the purse and the sword. With all the secrecy and silence of the Supreme Court, people were made to believe that they were honorable persons who were truly obedient to the rule, for theyre the one who totally knew the law. But the book discloses the system, culture, tradition, how the decision process of the judges works and their relation to politics. Though the revelation contains thorough research, important dates, court cases and episodes, all of it was just a tip on iceberg information. There will be more of it still hidden on the deep. But it surely astonishes the readers and at the same time disappoints most of the Filipinos.
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BY RAFFY A BIBERA
The Drama of the
DIDTHAN THEY COULDARTISTS BEFORE FILM CHEW? BIT MORE

Missin the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema
It seems like yesterday and yet it really was four decades back. Viewpoint helps you remember because, like most everyone else, maybe you were too Gen-X to care BY ARJOHN C. DE GUZMAN
As a worker in the program of DZRH 666 KHz, she was said to be a veteran anchor who loves her work, till her last moment before she suffered stroke. She still pursued to work in her radio program to help her listeners, to open their eyes about how life is worth fighting for. I always take a moment to lend my ears in her program every time I hear her name being mentioned on air, Tiya Delyyy.. Then I just find myself so serious tuning in to the drama of the characters. I realized that some of the stories being aired discussed more of the reality in life.
ime for an honest appraisal. Lets pause from all this jingoism, put things in their proper places, and call a spade a spade. This: Can the new crop of Filipino movies hold a candle to the filmography of the previous era?
Bernal, Brocka and Castillowith Romero bridging them to the triumvirate of Gerardo de Leon, Lamberto Avellana and Manuel Conde of the Golden Age of the 50s; and Mike de Leon linking them to the younger filmmakers of the 80s. Any one year in the local movie industry that can churn out so many outstanding films can be considered exceptional, let alone a whole decade. We can argue that an average of 300 movies a year were produced then, while now we have what? less than 50? So, if we go by ratio of quantity to quality, it would be patently lopsided. But were not sure if that argument holds in this case. Contrary to common perception, however, the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema did not occur solely in the 70s. It extended to the early 80s, producing such masterworks as Bernals Himala and Manila by Night; Brockas Kapit sa Patalim and Orapronobis. After that, there was mostly a void through the 90s, when several times Philippine cinema had been declared either dying or dead.
A woman with dedication to her listeners A woman of love and respect After that, I just find myself taking a moment to A woman who has marked its name to the contemplate with her advice to the listeners. The broadcasting industry drama from the letters of her listeners was enlivened as she give advice to the letter sender. hen I was young, I used to listen to a radio drama that has caught my everyday routine of relaxation. I used to listen with some advices of an anchor thru the letters of its listeners. She was actually my so-called Charo Santos in the local radio broadcasting. The woman I am talking about is Fidela Tiya Dely Magpayo. A woman who made her way to radio dramas, popularized the Filipino songs a long time ago, and established her status as newscaster, commentator, radio dramatist, writer, singer and producer during her time. To date, she became the well-loved counselor of listeners in her radio programs Mga Kasaysayan sa mga Liham Kay Tiya Dely, and Ang Inyong Tiya Dely and with all her great contributions, she was considered to be the First Lady of the Philippine Radio.
The banner year was 1976. At no other time in Philippine film history has our national cinema produced so many gems in one year. It was the year that saw the release of Lino Brockas Insiang and Lunes, Martes; Ishmael Bernals Nunal sa Tubig and Ligaw na Bulaklak; Celso Ad. Castillos Daluyong at Habagat; Mario OHaras Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Mortal; Mike de Leons Itim; Behn Cervantes Sakada; Lupita Concios Minsay Isang Gamu-gamo; Jun Raquizas Sa Alabok Magbabalik; Eddie Romeros Ganito Kami Noon,Paano Kayo Ngayon? Four or five of these can be safely called masterpieces, and the top Filipino filmmakers of the era are represented. There is the triumvirate of
She was the icon of such a great fighter who wants to help and strengthen those people, not only her letter sender but those with the same situation of the stories they aired. She shows empathy as she gives advises, and you would feel it as you listen to
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Same goes with DJ Matt Tsubibo of 107.5 Win Radios segment Itanong mo kay Matt Tsubibo. They give advice through well known jokes but at the end of the segment, they give serious advices. They encourage listeners to send comments about their featured stories through their text line or through their Facebook fanpage. DJ Cathy G from 106.7 Energy FM also gets her featured stories through e-mails. The same with DJ Diwata, her love segment entitled Energy Love Lines also airs from 1-3pm and she gives adivice to the letter sender same as DJ Diwata does. DJ Sisa Usisa of Win Radio and DJ Big Brother Bear from Big Radio gets their stories from text messages. In a short text message, they can dig deeper and analyze the problem in a manner of seconds. In short, they give advice to different people in one segment. Heart and Relationship Stories with DJ Sisa Usisa airs from 8pm-12mn at 107.5 Win Radio. Although its not a pure love advice segment, he still gives advice to different texters. Same goes with Big Brother Bears The Big Big Show airing from 9pm-12mn at 91.5 Big Radio, he always answer his texters in a sarcastic manner. Love segments start to become a hit on radio stations, slowly becoming madness to listeners and start to become parallel to the music slots. How about you, why do you think love segments start to rise on most FM stations? ... A purpose Driven Life... from page 38 We are all currently on a test; we are all doing a temporary assignment, and we are all expected to trust God. God has five purposes for your life. Worship God. Worship is far more than going church service. Worship is a lifestyle of enjoying God, loving him, and giving ourselves to be used for His purposes. Fellowship. The life God intends for you to enjoy is more than just believing; it includes belonging. Learning to love is one of the greatest lessons God wants you to learn on earth before taking you into eternity. Spiritual Maturity. It is becoming like Jesus Christ in the way we think, feel and act. The more you develop Christ like character, the more youll bring glory to God. Serve Others. The only way to serve God is by serving others. Thats why God had custom-designed you with talents, gifts, skills and abilities. Share Gods Glory. God wants us to share His love and purposes to others. In these five purposes, I think people (even I) would have difficulty doing the third one; becoming like Christ. We all know that people tend to commit sins; its inevitable, especially in this world where everyone considers competition. It makes me wonder, Does Rick Warren applied all he had written in this book? Is he now entitled for eternal life? The book is helpful indeed to figure out what are Gods purposes, but still, doing so is not easy as how it was written in the book. 1. Ganito Kami Noon Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976) Director: Eddie Romero Screenplay: Eddie Romero, Roy Iglesias Starring: Christopher de Leon, Gloria Diaz Set at the turn of the 20th century during the Filipino revolution against the Spaniards and, later, the American colonizers, it follows a nave peasant, Kulas Ocampo (Christoper de Leon) through his leap of faith to become a member of an imagined community.
2. Pagdating sa Dulo (1971) Director: Ishmael Bernal Screenplay: Ishmael Bernal Starring: Rita Gomez, Vic Vargas, Eddie Garcia A dancer and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers. 3. Itim (1976) Director: Mike de Leon Screenplay: Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. Starring: Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel Using exquisite cinematography, this film depicts the mystery and horror of a dead womans possession of her younger sister, in order to reveal the circumstances of her death and avenge herself on her lover.
4. Nunal Sa Tubig (1976) Director: Ishmael Bernal Screenplay: Jorge Arago Starring: Elizabeth Oropesa, Daria Ramirez Employing an experimental cinematic style, Bernals opus recreates the quality and pace of life of a village surrounded by sea, as it is caught in the eternal cycle of love and hate, of fertility and pollution, of birth and death. 5. Minsay Isang Gamu-Gamo (1976) Director: Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara Screenplay: Marina Feleo-Gonzales Starring: Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla Knowing that the administration of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos would not allow the public showing of any films criticizing the American existence in the Philippines, the producers tapped Nora Aunor to star in the film believing that the superstar has connection with the president and his wife Imelda Marcos. The film, despite being critical to the presence of the United States military bases, was indeed released due to this factor.
DJ Sisa Usisa of Win Radio
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1. Manila By Night (1980) Director: Ishmael Bernal Screenplay: Ishmael Bernal Starring: Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflicts are radically pitted against each other as they live in the night streets rampant with drugs and prostitution. This landmark film of Ishmael Bernal depicts the darkness of city life so vividly that it was once prohibited to use the word Manila on its title. 2. Brutal (1980) Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya Screenplay: Ricky Lee Starring: Amy Austria, Gina Alajar, Charo Santos Monica Real (Austria) is arrested for the murder of her husband and his two friends. Monicas case draws the interest of Clara Valdez (Santos), a feminist and journalist who is living in with a young executive. In her investigation of the case, Clara talks to Monicas mother, who tells her of Monicas timidity and her rape by the man she eventually married. Clara also meets Cynthia (Alajar), who reveals Monicas other personality, which stemmed from her association with the sexually wayward Cynthia. The patient finally speaks and tells of the sexual humiliations that drove her to murder. 3. Kisapmata (1981) Director: Mike de Leon Screenplay: Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Raquel Villavicencio Starring: Vic Silayan, Charito Soilis, Charo Santos Employing economy of means and the power of suggestion, director Mike de Leon effectively presents a highly visual and stark character study of a demented patriarch and retired policeman (Vic Silayan) and his acquiescent family. The old mans tight grip and his submissive wife (Charito Solis) and daughter (Charo Santos) is threatened when the young woman marries her fianc, driving the father to fits of jealousy and violence. 4. Oro, Plata, Mata (1982) Director: Peque Gallaga Screenplay: Jose Javier Reyes, Peque Gallaga Starring: Cherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Joel Torre In the first of the three periods covered, as suggested by the title itself, two aristocratic families from Negros enjoy the comforts and luxuries of their social class before the war. But this is disrupted by the difficult and unpleasant events brought about by the war. Dramatic changes have taken place in the lives of the Ojeda sisters, Trining and Maggie. So, too, with the teen-aged Miguel of the Lorenzo clan, who emerges a courageous and responsible man, forced to defend himself and his loved ones. 5. Himala (1982) Director: Ishmael Bernal Screenplay: Ricky Lee Starring: Nora Aunor, Spanky Manikan A filmmaker (Spanky Manikan) plays a pivotal role in the unfolding of the story of a village miracle-maker (Nora Aunor) who in claiming the Virgin has appeared to her, consequently brings the dying barrio to life. Bernals parable is both philosophical and political. The filmmaker seems to have been set up as a representation of the artist who believes his art is a simple transcript of reality and finds himself confounded by the morality of condoning untruth by his failure to expose the outrage on the miracle-maker.
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Love:On-air
and when I tuned in, he spoke in general. What I mean is, he gives advice not only for the caller, but also for the people experiencing the same problem. Papa Jack is frank. He says what he has to say to the caller. Sometimes, I find him offensive, but in the end, he chooses the right advice for his callers. One thing I also love about this segment is that they allow people of different ages to call and narrate their stories on-air. Because of this, the jock has to give his advice on-air without any scripts. He has to analyze the problem and give advice on-thespot. Unlike on other love advice segments, they get the love stories from emails and text messages. As a listener, its better if you hear the story from the sender itself because you can feel more sincerity. But Im not saying that segments with this form of getting love stories are boring. There are some who can manage to put expressions and emotions to the letter while
DJ Diwatas Dear Heart on 91.5 Big Radio
Papa Jack s True Love Confessions on 90.7 Love Radio
reading. One example is DJ Diwata of 91.5 Big Radio. Her love advice segment entitled Dear Heart airs from 1pm3pm. She reads the stories from emails, with feelings and gives advice in a funny manner but with sense.
heard several people complaining about my-boyfriend-cheatedhow-do-I-move-on or my-boyfriend-left-mehow-do-I-forget-him cases consulted in FM radio stations and it makes me wonder why these segments trended and became emergent nowadays.
ments on 1-3pm and 9pm-1am time slots because during these times, people start to relax. Based on my analysis, most people tune in to radio before they go to sleep so to relax their mind, or another way for them to fell asleep.
On the poll that I conducted online, I found The main reason why out that the most lispeople glued to love tened love segment on segments is because radio is Papa Jacks the jocks give advice in True Love Confessions a funny way and at the and Wild Confessions same time, the listeners aired on 90.7 Love Racan get a lesson from dio from 9pm-2am. their advices. Not all advices from the jocks Im not a big fan of Papa are for fun. Oftentimes, Jack. But I admire him they can also get seri- for his ability to persuade listeners to call ous. and seek advice from Most FM radio stations him on-air. I tried to place their love seg- listen to his segment
DJ Matt Tzubibos Itanong mo Kay Matt Tsubibo on 107.5 Win Radio
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As expected, online site is more updated and easy according to the research conducted by Neilsen to access than publications. Here in Inquirer.net Media Research, Philippine Daily Inquirer had you can view and read news and articles published once again ranked at the very top. in newspapers as is. The highly efficient writers of the newspaper PDI 2bU.com.ph is the online version of the 2bU sec- convey clearly and effectively the facts, the views, tion of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. This is the the analysis, etc. to their readers to make this place where you can find our old stories and more. newspaper company at the top of the market. The news at PDI is very exact and complete in details and the editorials are very in depth and convincing. The efforts exerted by writers and contributors in this newspaper are truly remarkable because it just shows in the tedious efforts of presenting deAnother section from PDI, Junior Inquirer tails for the sake of information and truth. the most widely circulated news magazine for kids and teens in broadsheet and magazine format. It really connects readers to the events and signifiJunior Inquirers kid-friendly editorial excellence cant happenings in society. This is just the paper has been awarded by both the UNICEF and the worth reading. Philippine Press Institute. Panorama... from page 28 The Junior Inquirer (Metro) is Philippine Daily Inquirers section thats especially dedicated for and by kids. Published every Saturday in tabloid format, 50,000 copies are distributed to the top schools of Metro Manila the first three Saturdays of the month for free. Junior Inquirer can also be browse online through www.juniorinquireronline. ph Inquirer online pages is just simple enough. The layout and design is complementary to the content. It supports the substance of the page itself and clears enough to read and access for the readers. The photos and graphics in each section were organized properly according to the main topic down to its sub topics. It became more readerfriendly when it uses contrasting colors like black or dark text on a white or light-colored background. This is easier on the eyes. Indeed, reading the Inquirer will provide you a rich learning experience in knowing about truth and happenings in the Philippines. Philippine Daily Inquirer is one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines. In fact, last year, People around us may not give us the latest in technology, fashion, and the like. They may not provide us the best places to visit when having a vacation. They may not feature our favorite celebrities or music acts. But Panorama will definitely give us pieces of advices on how to live life to the fullest, speak and act properly, cultivate our natural resources, rebuild relationships, be winspired with featured peoples stories, inspired with featured peoples stories, appreciate even the simplest things that we have, aim high but keep our feet on the ground, and let God take full control of our lives. However, most of the readers prefer glossy and sophisticated magazines over classic, old-fashioned layout style and graphics, simply because thats the trend going on nowadays. Its really about time for Panorama to take a step higher. Actually, theres no need for Panorama to revamp their concept for they have sensible write-ups, which help us enrich our way of living. To make it more appealing to the public, they should take a step higher by overhauling its design, just like what Manila Bulletin did. continue to page 52 1. Sana Maulit Muli (1995) Director: Olivia M. Lamasan Screenplay: Jose Javier Reyes, Olivia Lamasan Starring: Aga Muhlach, Lea Salonga Its rare to find a film that is both commercially and critically successful. A story of two lovers drifting apart by the reason of American dream, Agnes (Salonga) an overly dependent to the point of being spineless woman, was petitioned to the San Francisco by her absentee mother, she expected that her long-time boyfriend Jerry (Muhlach) would always be there for her as she struggles to survive on her own. However, as it turns out, Jerry, an advertising executive, utilizes the time without his girlfriend to improve his career. 2. Jose Rizal (1998) Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya Screenplay: Ricky Lee, Jun Lana Starring: Cesar Montano, Jaime Fabregas, Joel Torre Jose Rizals (Montano) life and works are recounted through a series of non-linear flashbacks which reflect on various aspects of his life - as writer, propagandist, lover, friend, brother, doctor, and the man that inspired a revolution. 3. Segurista (1996) Director: Tikoy Aguiluz Screenplay: Amado Lacuesta, Jose F. Lacaba Starring: Michelle Aldana, Gary Estrada In the daytime, Karen (Aldana) is an insurance saleswoman in Manila, but in the evening she works as an escort in a club. She is very successful in selling insurance to her escort clients. On the weekends she returns to her husband and daughter in Pampanga, who are living amongst the volcanic ash from Mount Pinatubo. She is forced to take stock of her life when Sonny (Estrada), a rich car dealer, offers to set her up in an apartment. Things are going superb then she suddenly disappeared. 4. Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999) Director: Joel Lamangan Screenplay: Ricky Lee Starring: Elizabeth Oropesa, Angelou de Leon Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) lives in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila where she peddles goods on the street for a living. Her husband Roque (Bembol Roco) was jailed after being involved in burglary. With few options to support and protect herself and her daughter, Azun got involve with Timo (Christopher De Leon), a leader of a local crime syndicate. Timo rapes Azuns teenage daughter, Ada, (Angelu de Leon) and forces the latter to leave her boyfriend (JomariYllana) and dance in his strip club. After learning what Timo has done to Ada, Azun plots a revenge against him. 5. Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991) Director: Carlos Siguion-Reyna Screenplay: Raquel Villavicencio Starring: Dawn Zulueta, Richard Gomez Carmina (Dawn Zulueta) and adopted kid (Richard Gomez) form an alliance against her nasty natural brother Milo (Michael De Mesa), the unfavored son of the broods father, Joaquin (Jose Mari Avellana). When Joaquin dies, Milo takes over the household and reduces Gabriel to a mere servant. Although Carmina and Gabriel are very much in love, Carmina finds it beneath her stature to marry a stable boy like Gabriel. Blinded by the vast wealth of Alan (Eric Quizon), she dumps Gabriel to marry the rich boy. After a few years, Gabriel returns now a rich man who has acquired wealth through dubious means.
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anila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story is an official entry for 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival, which is far above other typical MMFF movies. The film likewise reflects its rarity to its director, Tikoy Aguiluz, who famously helmed the 90s film Segurista.
The Making Manila Kingpin is a true-to-life story of the legendary Nicasio Asiong (L-R) Jeorge Estregan as Asiong Salonga and Carla Abellana as Fidela, Asiongs wife Salonga (played by Jeorge Estregan), Tondos notorious gang lord way back when hood- the film showcase fight scenes and ruthless gang lums dominated some parts of Manila. It looks like wars, the film also takes a peak at his personal life; the purpose of producer in financing this movie is Asiong Salonga as a husband, as a father, and as a not merely to entertain and expect a blockbuster brother. The film has a lot of stories to tell that the hit, but to prove that local cinematography is not filmmakers had difficulty narrowing them into two defined by how colorful or high tech the quality of hours. The result was the phasing of the sequences effects is, but by how the entire production make a is not quite well done. There are some scenes that different taste of movie, especially at this time when jump from events to events, making it hard for me mainstream movies are dominated by love stories to follow the continuity of the story. and comedy-drama with generic titles. Venturing for this kind of movie is a risk, simply because Philippine action movies had long before left down in 1990s. The attempt of making the entire movie black and white is a challenge, but suited well to the 1950s setting, with which filmmakers should be given the credit in giving each frame a nice look despite the absence of color. Another, I appreciate how the entire production made the setting so real; from the costume to the set designs down to how actors played their characters as well. The opening scenes of the movie shows how Salonga had fight his bloody way to rise to power and reign as King of Tondo. He was tagged as the Robin Hood of Tondo for he used to rob the riches to give to the poor and protects his neighbors from more abusive muggers, which show the nobler side of Salonga. Although, majority of Controversies Manila Kingpin has been Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. Before it has been released on big screen, the film was buzzed by certain issues. The first issue was when Carla Abellana was not allowed to promote the movie produce by Viva films and Scenema Concept International because of the conflict with her exclusive contract with Regal which Carla has also an entry (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow). Its what the producers called conflict of interest. This, I say, is a conflict for profit, very wise indeed for the part of businessmen. The second issue is with Manila Kingpins director Tikoy Aguiluz who sought for legal actions to take out his name in all the films promo continued to page 19
remarkable and informational articles of one of the Inquirers youngest and colorful writers, Ms. Patricia Evangelista. Patricia was awarded as the Best Speaker on the 2004 International Public Speaking competition held in the UK. Her column Method to Madness (formerly titled Rebel Without A Clue) appears every Sunday in the Philippine Daily Inquirers Opinion Section. She is also a writer/host/segment producer for Living Asia Channel and for Media Focus, a talk show on media affairs hosted by Cheche Lazaro. In addition, she writes for the history talk show The Explainer hosted by Manolo Quezon and a consultant for debate show Square off. She serves as the National Youth Spokesperson for Operation Smile and a volunteer writer for Gawad Kalinga. She also produces the series Story Line for the ABS-CBN News Channel. One would be amazed at the wealth of ideas this lady has. She writes about many things that young readers could relate to. For example, she sometimes writes about her experience riding a cab, she writes about her room and even about her debates with her college professors from the University of the Philippines. Another favorite of youngsters is the Young Blood feature. The featured articles that come out on Young Blood are contributed by avid readers of the Inquirer. Only the young and the youthful are allowed to submit their articles for publication on Young Blood. Therefore, if youre not young anymore but still youthful, you might want to write for Young Blood about your experiences and thus, share them to the rest of the young and youthful readers of the Philippine Daily Inquirer here and abroad.
One another interesting part of an Inquirer newspaper is the 2BU! Feature. For todays youth, featuring what they think and what makes them tick and click. Inquirer Lifestyles 2BU is all about -and-written by- the youth of today. Its about what they do, what they buy, and where they go. Bearing a cutting edge layout and strong visuals, 2BU carries an identity as distinct as todays youth. 2bU receives a deluge of mail from youngsters - and their parents - who want advice on a wide range of topics ranging from family and parenting to teen pressure, breakups, and what to wear on Monday mornings. Like Abigail Abbey Sy, a simple teenager who has a knack for writing, a heart for art, good taste in music and finds inspiration in fairy tales, travel and all things nice. She paints sweetness in the online world, one blog post at a time. She was interviewed last May by Laura Angeles, a writer for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and 5 months later, here is the article, in print! Shes so thankful and honored that her love for blogging and passion for art has given her the chance to get featured. Never in a million years would I expect to see my blog, works and h.e.a.r.t. products printed in the local newspaper. It is such a great feeling Sy said. Of course, Philippine Daily Inquirer is also accessible online through http://www.inquirer.com. ph/
2bU!
A H.E.A.R.T for art and everything nice By: Maria Laura Angeles Philippine Daily Inquirer Saturday, October 1st, 2011
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3 Idiots: Reflecting its Smart Ways

BY BERNADETH B. BUENO do not want, even if it means losing the child. 3 idiots takes light-hearted but pointed punch in the education system, raising pertinent questions about the relevance of learning, the obsession to high grades, and the dangerous aftermath of parental pressure to pursue traditional belief. The movie, I must say is an allin one movie. The movie carries a full package of drama and learning. It entertains, it makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you think, it makes you sing and dance, it makes you fall in love and it makes you learn and dream.
AS A MATTER OF INQUIRY:
THE PDI IN PRINT AND ONLINE
BY MARICAR O. ANTONIO
f there is one word that characterizes the Philippine Daily Inquirer, this word is sensational. Whether this is a good or not-so-good word for you is another matter. The Philippine Daily Inquirer prides itself as the countrys most influential and widely-read broadsheet today. Much of its success can be attributed to its papers tagline: Balanced News, Fearless Views. But many believe that the Inquirer is much more than just ink and paper. Beyond its balanced news and fearless views, the Inquirer is where it is at today because of the caliber of people who are part of this organization. Do you want sensational news? If your answer to these questions is a definite Yes, then all you have to do is to take a glimpse of the Inquirer and you will know what it is all about. The fact is, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, or the Inquirer as it is popularly known, has the knack of coming up with headlines that will make you want to immediately read the entire newspaper.
Inquirer is that of publishing articles that do not fear anyone. This makes the Inquirer a target of criticism from the government and at times, from private entities. This daily broadsheet has national circulation and is the most popular and the most highly read newspaper all over the country. Due to its wide circulation and popularity, the Inquirer has always affected public opinion on many matters that its writers and columnists have commented about. One spectacular sections of PDI is the lifestyle section which covers special focus on arts, design, books, health and fitness, 2bU!, tastes, dining out, trips, fashion and home, entertainment, Family, Weekwaker- uppers, Weddings and Engagements, Surprises, Playtime. Its wide array of content can be credited to one of its desk editors, Lito Zulueta, who happens to be also be a member of Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP) and publications adviser of USTs The Varsitarian.
It touches mainly on students suicides; parents pushing students into a field they are not devoted on; students silently trying to excel in something they are not passionate about; enthusiastic students who learn by just memorization without knowing the meaning what is going into their head, 3 Idiots are not really about being an idiot and also human emotions of how when a friend but being an opposite of it. One can attest that this fails, you feel sad but when the same friends top in movie is reflective and profound, at the same time college, jealousy takes hold. All these aspects and more are beautifully woven into the movie. its hilarious. The movie either entertains or enlightens us. It makes you feel optimistic and at the same time forces you to think hard about some of the issues plaguing our country. Whether its tackling corruption on politics, religion, or the way we treat our elderly, the film taught us to use our own role in the society to move mountains. Rather than let the cultural diversity divide our unity, their stories use that diversity as strength to overcome our won individual weaknesses. The film is meant to criticize the educational system; the creation of robots and ambitious parents who insist their child do something they Everyone can relate in this movie especially college students. In many ways, I can relate on the characters situation. I know and understand what pressure or should I say the killing pressure they are talking about and even fear sometimes. So I really appreciate the simple but not that typical story. And Im so inspired with some remarkable dialogues such as: This is college, not a pressure cooker. After hearing that line, I realize that it is right. This is a funny line but reflective inside. I think this is much bigger than just the film, its a cultural phenomenon. The movie will continued to page 19
All is well! as the most important message brought by this Bollywood movie goes. This film imparts a non-threatening discussion of our daily life as if its going to be our last day here on Earth.
Young people surely never forget the remarkable and informational articles of one of the Inquirers youngest and colorful writers, Ms. Patricia EvanOne major characteristic of the Philippine Daily gelista.
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A pleasant view of the hawks eye:

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the Life of Kuya Kim Atienza

When the walking encyclopedia, Ernie Baron passed away, Atienza replaced him as the weatherman of TV Patrol in 2004. Even the late master weatherman referred to him as his rightful heir and asked him to love the job he loved. He was given his own segment in Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas which is Animalandia and stayed till the show was reformatted into Umagang Kay Ganda. Being a son of the former Manila Mayor, Jose Atienza, Kuya Kim also tried his luck on politics. He was a councilor of the fifth district of Manila from 1995 to 2004. But Kuya Kim admitted that he was only in it just so someone would take his fathers place.
PJI and its three tabloids

BY TRIXIE R. ESPIEL
Peoples Taliba Taliba is the counterpart of Peoples Journal in the Filipino language. They share the same news, but Taliba has more comprehensive style of writing aimed for most Filipino readers. Taliba is balita in reverse. Also, one of its remarkable writers is Mr. Theodore Jurado from the sports section, who writes sports news for this newspaper and also English for Peoples Journal and Tonight. Peoples Tonight Peoples Tonight mostly contains police stories. The more bizarre the news is, the higher the chance it has in landing at the tabloids front page. However, there are instances when common news items are just playfully written by the tabloids writers to make sensationalized stories which catches readers attention. Indeed, they know when and where to put an angle to a story. The titles they use are somehow disturbing but it is actually one of the techniques they use to make their paper interesting. This tabloid also uses a blind-item style even in local news reports which does not even concern important people. It does not seem appropriate and reliable and it can also be confusing for the readers. Their stories also lack some elements of the news like accuracy and prominence. Other news occurred a couple of days before they publish the story, while some elements are too much or more than enough, like the human interest. Though the three papers are not the best seller tabloid in the country, not the most accountable and most reliable newspaper, the company still continues to publish news stories, for a simple reason, business must goes on.
eoples Journal, Peoples Tonight and Taliba are the three daily tabloids owned by one of the biggest publishing companies in the country, the Philippine Journalists Inc. (PJI), also known as the Journal Group of Publications. It started before the Martial Law era, established by the former Leyte Governor Cocoy Romualdez, Imelda Marcos brother. The company is currently in the midst of controversies and problems, from labor issues to keeping up with the challenges the technology is bringing to conventional media. However, despite these, the Journal newspapers are still in the market. Theres no competition and comparison between the three national daily tabloids. They simply share and divide news from all over the country into three different newspapers. Each tabloid has their own character in terms of news content and scope. Peoples Journal Peoples Journal usually contains political news and issues concerning the administration, government officials and some known leaders. Using the English language, it is more serious and formal. Common news items in this tabloid also includes updates and stories in the legislative. It consists of sections for news, sports, opinion/ editorial, entertainment, Pinoy lifestyle and business. News and sports news usually have the biggest space on their paper.
like a mini zoo, so he donated his other pets to Manila Zoo. And with this love, he was given his own TV program, Matanglawin which started airing on March 24, 2008. This show seemed to have brought Kuya Kim to the pedestal for he won countless awards and recognitions like the Star Awards for Kuya Kim studied in a seminary before Television Best Educational Program Host three he entered University of Sto. Tomas and took up times and Best Educational Program for four conEducation in 1983 because of his love of learning secutive years. The show was also awarded as Best and imparting knowledge. But behind that heart Science and Technology Program and Best Magafor education, there is another calling that he can- zine Program of the 17th KBP Golden Dove Awards not ignore, and that is the love for theater arts and and in 2008; they receive the Anak TV Seal Awards. film. So Kuya Kim moved to the University of the His unquenchable thirst for entertainment was Philippines and majored in Film. brought to a different level when he joined Showtime, After finishing his studies, Kuya Kim became which is now the variety noontime show, Its Showtime. a theater actor, then in the year 1987, he showed his Kuya Kim is happily married to Fely Hung, athletic side when he taught aerobics and weightlifting in his first TV show Muscle in Motion on RPN 9 president and founding member of Chinese Interfollowed by Sports Review which run from 1991 to national School Manila (CISM) Foundation, and 1993 on the same station. His first stints on ABS-CBN had three children namely Jose III, Meimei and Eman with her. are Ultraman and Maskman (1993) as voice dubber. Born Alejandro Ilagan Atienza, eldest of two, on January 6, 1967, he is more known to us as Kuya Kim, our friendly resident weatherman, yet he is much much more than that.
apangahas.. Mapagmatyag.. Ito ang Matanglawin! Whenever I hear those phrases, only one Since he was a child, he loves taking care of pets. There came a point where in his house seemed man comes to mind.
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Liwayway... from page 29 researches like the issue this week, this magazine provided information about obesity, present development of local agriculture and anniversaries of associations that made contributions to our society. Short stories. These are stories to be continued every next issue. This is brought by the wild imagination of the author depicting life of people who are striving for better life and love. It also discusses stories which mirrorst what we have right now in the society like Triplets which discusses temptation, Saan? Kailan?, a story of an undercover agent who fights for his life, and Kumukulong Dugo, a story of family who are blinded with material things. Comics. These are stories with humorous antics and colorful illustrations. Its section provides various comics like Dora Dora which focused on jokes, Mangkukulam Ka Man which focused on love, Badul which focused on actions, Dakilang Anak which focused in life drama of a child, Anuman ang Mangyari which focused on fantasy stories and love, and Ugaling Pinoy which mainly discussed the life of a Filipino, and used satirical jokes in dealing of problems. Letter Senders-Vibes ni Ms. En- This deals on letter on letter senders with problems and then given advice by Ms. En. The readers are given a chance to send letters if they want to get advice from Ms. En. Alamin ang Pilipinas. This is a study focusing in the history of the Philippines. Its latest issue tackles about the Mga Butil ng Kaalaman sa Kasaysayan, a research on the history, giving trivias to the readers. Mga Payo ni Doktor. It features health problems and how to maintain good health. It also provides tips in what foods and supplements we should take if we have a certain illness. Lola Liway. This is the comic relief at the end page of the magazine which provides stories and illustrations about Lolas criticisms on a certain topic.
Manila... from page 16 tion. And that is all because the editing and musical score was changed without his knowledge, which I think is too absurd reason. Making a film does not solely rely on one person. Doing film is a group labor and I think changing such for the betterment of the film does not mean by passing ones authority. Director is a director, but one must also be open for suggestions or corrections. An Award Winning Film Sweats were rewarded, controversies were out taken after it has been recognized in the 37th MMFF Awards Night. The film festivals only action movie in black and white screen won eleven awards namely: Best Picture, Best Screenplay (Roy Iglesias and Rey Ventura), Best Supporting Actor (John Regala), Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award, Best Cinematography (Carlo Mendoza), Best Original Themesong (La Paloma by Ely Buendia), Best Musical Score (Jessie Lazaten), Best Sound Recording (Mike Idioma), Best Editing (Jason Cahapay and Ryan Ordun), and Best Production Design. Interestingly, Gary dela Cruz was credited as the Best Director after Tikoy Aguiluz quitted on the film.
3 Idiots... from page 17 affect and change the society about how we like or dislike it, whether it bores you or make you proud, as long as youve thought for yourselves, and allowed the idiot in you to awake for a bit. This is the film that showed alternating emotional highs and lows, a catch point, an invincible hero, and perfect knowledge of when to break into song or the interval. It has combined characters, a well-weaved narrative of the meaning of true education, the joy of learning and of course, friendships. Aside from being a highly amusing comedy film, its also a wonderful showcase of optimism. The best thing about this film is that it gives a social message in a very fine matter. It makes parents realize that they should not force their children as far as their professions likings are concerned. It gives clear picture of our education system. We keep on studying what is given in books and some time not even realize the actual meaning of the sentence given in books. The film in the end is a broad entertainer that plays to the gallery, well-intented but sadly mixed-up. As we all realize later in this film (and in our lives): everyone turns out fine eventually.
Liwayway Screenshots: Feb 20, 2012
If you would notice, reading between the lines of Liwayway would really educate you. You would be entertained andt at the same time you would also be informed about current issues on the society, and lives of different personalities, and Liwayway has marked its way in the history and lives of Filipinos for a very long time.
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people you are following, which can be repostThis is the sort of movie youll take home ed via reblog. Another feature is Ask button with a smile and a song on your lips and realizing wherein people can send you messages and the true essence of education. questions anonymously or not, depending on your chosen settings. Ive been an active Tumblr user since November 2009 alongside Facebook. Tumblr became my companion and because of its unique features I had never ceased using it. All things have disadvantages, blogging isnt always fun. In blogging, people can exercise their freedom of speech. But same goes with the regular writers, the freedom of speech and expression have its own limitations. You can blog or write whatever you want, but always remember, think before you click.
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TV5: Competitor or Clone?

BY SHARMEYNE I. BONTIGAO We all know that in a competition, once your competitor launched something new, you have to launch a better one. That is what GMA and ABS-CBN do. They see to it that when the other station airs a new show, they will conceptualize and create the same theme that will beat the ratings of the other network. They adapt each others TV shows to see which will gain more viewership ratings. But as TV5 grows into a bigger network, they start to mimic GMA-7 and ABSCBN to keep its ratings in close ties with the two giant TV networks. They adapted everything: the musical variety shows, comedy sitcoms, public affairs programs, fantasy series, showbiz news and cartoon shows. TV5 also created anew of its station tag into Kapatid the same with ABS-CBNs Kapamilya and GMA-7s Kapuso.
People Driven by Guilt. They are the people who spend their entire lives running from regrets and hiding their shame. They are manipulated by memories; they allow their past to control their future. The book says that we dont have to be prisoner of our past for Gods purpose is never limited to our past. People Driven by Resentment. They are those who hold on to their hurts. They tend to let the feel of pain over and over in their mind instead of releasing it. God has long before assured people that those who have hurt them in the past cannot continue to hurt them now unless they hold on to the pain through resentment. People Driven by Fear. Fear-driven people often miss great opportunities because they are afraid to venture out. They play safe, avoid risks and try to maintain status quo. Fear is a self-imposed prison which can only be defeated by moving against it with the spiritual weapons of faith and love.
Rick Warren
Life on Earth is a Test; a Trust; and a temporary Assignment.
V5, formerly known as ABC 5, is a major commercial TV network owned by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan. Since it was re-launched last August 9, 2008, TV5 has been reported as one of the top 5 TV networks based on AGB Nielsen survey. Is TV5 going to be a new competitor of ABS-CBN and GMA-7?
Another, we cant deny that TV5s stars and celebrities just came from either GMA-7 or ABS-CBN. They seldom produce their own stars. In other words, TV5 seems to be a mixture of the two bigger TV networks. When it comes to primetime, you can easily see the mixture of ABS-CBN and GMA stories merely because some of the story writers and the actors were from the two other stations. Since the two were established a long time ago, the stars can adapt the environment of the network. With their transfer to TV5, they bring with them the acting skills they got from the network they came from. I hate how TV5 airs foreign movies and cartoons dubbed in Filipino. Yes, maybe kids will understand the language, but for grownups, to the truest sense of the word, its corny as what they call it. If they do not stop copying the themes and ideas of the other networks, they will lose their identity. Filipinos are looking for an alternative viewing experience since the two other networks are merely competing with each other. But as I see it, TV5 cannot offer a fresh and new viewing experience to the audience since they are copying ideas from the two. So is TV5 a new competitor, an extension, or a clone TV? People Driven by Materialism. Their desire to acquire becomes the whole goal of their lives. They tend to have this misconception of having more will make them happier, more important, and more secure, which the author called temporary and untrue. God says your value is not determined by your valuables. Likewise, real security can only be found in that which can never be taken from you-your relationship to God.
People Driven by the Need for Approval. They allow the expectations of other people to control their lives. These are the people who follow the crowd and who usually get lost in it. People are misled by the thought that death is the end of life; many are afraid to die. I long before knew that life on earth is a test, a temporary one, but Warren further discussed that the reason why most people are afraid to death and long for immortality is because God had planted eternity in the human heart which can only be found after our body here on Earth has torn down. continue to page 47
ABS-CBN and GMA Network, Inc. claim respectively they are number one in Mega Manila and nationwide viewership ratings. They both showcased mass-oriented TV shows, reality shows, and others. But what if TV5 joins the roster, who will emerge as number one? TV5 became well known when it was first aired as Shake Mo TV Mo and gained ratings because of their most watched TV show, the tagalized Spongebob Squarepants. Since 2010, it began its competition with ABSCBN and GMA-7. At first, I thought that TV5 will turn out as a different TV network, like a breath of fresh air. But it soon became a clone of the two biggest TV networks.
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A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE:

A Book that can Change Lifes Course
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genesis imperfecta or brittle bone disease which caused him to cannot walk, eat and bathe with his own. In spite of this situation, Pablito was never considered to be the burden on his family. His supportive brother, Jason, gives him chances to experience what the world could offer with Pablito - education for his brighter future. Day by day, he was carried by his brother in going to school, thinking that his dedication to carry his sibling could give Pablito the better life. The story tells an undying commitment and love to every family member. It shows how the help of one another could bring happiness and success especially to the member of family who has disability. This episode also opened the eyes of those fortunate people who experience going to school and playing with others with their own. This story provided everyone the mindset about the education as a way to surpass challenges and to bring us a good future. This story would really inspire people especially those who has the same condition with Pablito- the persons with disabilities.
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BY RAFFY A. BIBERA
Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious free life.
As Rick Warren stated, the book contradicts some other popular books, movies and seminars that tell people to discover lifes meaning by looking within thy self. that we could only discover the meaning and purpose if we make God the reference point of our lives. What drives your life?
(L-R) I-Witness hosts Sandra Aguinaldo, Jay taruc, Howie Severino, and Kara David (GMA News and Public Affairs)
You were born by His purpose and for His purpose.
could summarize the book A Purpose Driven Life with this sole sentence: People were born by Gods purpose and for Gods purpose alone. There are lots of books published and distributed all throughout the world, but theres still a never ending quest for lifes meaning. Reading A Purpose Driven Life made me realize a lot of things. This book was designed by author in such a way that everyone can easily understand its context, and you will find out that it is worth to read. To be fair enough, let me share you some of its lessons that will shake you up to the highest magnitude, but its always up to you, readers, on how you are going to make or to face the aftershocks. Would you be enlightened, or would you be more confused? A Purpose Driven Life is a self-help book in a spiritual approach that answers lots of questions of people whom are in quest for the true meaning of their existence.
Everyones life is driven Reiterating, Warren by something. There said that its the wrong are lots of circumstancstarting point that es, values, and emolead people to another tions that can guide or search and eventually control peoples lives, lose their track. Many but Warren have narpeople follow the wrong rowed down those into path. We tend to search five drives: lifes meaning through asking self-centered questions like, what do I want to be? What are my goals, my dreams, and my ambitions? What should I do with my life? These have lead people to what Rick Warren called, a dead end. But the book had offered the readers the easiest way to discover their purpose; to ask God, to ask the creator. Warren reiter-
ne of the most renowned channels that already built its foundation in giving its viewers an intensive research and eyeopening episodes on the social issues that we have today is the- GMA 7, and one of its awardwinning and credible programs in terms of informing the public is the I-witness.
I-witness is a documentary show of the GMA News and Public Affairs, airing every Monday evenings. It bagged honors from PMPC Star Awards for Television, UP Gandingan Awards, Lasallian Scholarum Awards, USTv Student Choice Awards, New York Festivals, Catholic Mass Media Awards, MTRCB TV Awards, and George Peabody Awards for several years. Throughout the time, the I-witness provided its viewers such intelligent discoveries and education that calls for our empathy to deserted people and places in the society, and two of its episodes which received awards last year are the documentaries entitled Paraisong Uhaw and Pasan-Pasan.
Kara Davids Paraisong Uhaw

In 2011, the I-witness won on the New York Festivals as the 2011 winner for Bronze World Medal for documentary Paraisong Uhaw hosted by Kara David. Its an hapless story of the people of the Sampad, Masbate who depend in a well for their source of water. Unfortunately, Sampad being a desert-like town, the well they used to get water was always in mixture of mud. This surreal way of living provided nothing but fierce droughts to the town. Contrary to this, it cannot be denied that every day, we are living in a world which provides everyone clean and potable water. In the case of the Sampad people, living in this place have no choice but to consume this mud-like and mud-tasted water without minding the illnesses they can get with it. Its also a story informing everyone how important the saying Every drop of water counts, particularly to the people of Sampad. This story calls for the priority of the government to provide the children a more convenient way to access for water without spending their whole time to dig for well just to have clean water. The local government must provide them stable sources of clean water and prioritize their safety and health.
Sandra Aguinaldos Pasan-Pasan

The I-witness was hailed by the Catholic Mass Media Awards as the 2011 Winner for Best Educational Program through its episode Pasan-Pasan hosted by Sandra Aguinaldo. This Pasan-Pasan is also awarded as the Outstanding Televised Feature on Youth and Education of The Lasallian Scholarum Awards in September 2011. This episode is a story of brotherhood, love, perseverance and loyalty between family members. Its a story of an 18-year old crippled child named Pablito who suffers osteo-
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I thought that the CHI stands for Chinese since it is a Filipino-Chinese program. Well, I was wrong. The CHI stands for good life and energy which means that we should enjoy life at its fullest. Ive watched several episodes of the program and the segment that I have liked so far was the Chi Chow. I would wish that I would be the host so that I could eat the delicacies that they are featuring. They have featured the top three shabu-shabu in the metro, the organic cooking of Chef Tatung, and many more. Chinoy TV, together with some partners, organized the Chinoy Hao Bang 2012 last January 22, 2012 to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Water Dragon at the SM Mall of Asia. They gave away lots of prizes and also organized the first ever Chinoy Strip, an event where every guest who registers would be given a map to follow and they would win prizes and a chance to win a trip for two to USA when they finish it. I participated of course and I had fun and a loot bag to go with it. Unfortunately, I didnt win any of their raffle prizes. Maybe next time. The fireworks after the event really amazed me. It feels like I was under a night sky filled with vibrant flashing stars. It really ended with a bang.
consider embracing progressive ways, but his dispossessed halfbrother avenges himself by destroying the more fortunate. The events that form the backdrop to this novel are the Huk rebellion which was eminent due to the rebellion against the rich landowners in Northern Luzon. Revealing the Reality The Mass and The Pretenders (1962) revolves around the world of Antonio Samson who moves through all strata of urban society, revealing the destructive social forces that operate within it. Po-On was set during the late 19th century during the perishing years of the Spanish realm. The latter still retained some struggling leftovers of its colonial civil services, including some manorial lords in the plains of Central Luzon island, descendants of the Basque and SpanishCatalan settlers, served by immigrants from the deep Ilocano country up north. In one scene, a Basque grandee comes to the town of Rosales, when the settlement is still unorganized, and designates the limits of his domain with his whip. Sins looks back on the history of the Philippines during the twentieth century through the eyes of the amoral Don Carlos Corbello, or C.C., who took part in that history and, on his deathbed, is reaping much of what he sowed. Dusk jumps back to the time of the Spanish-American War, whose Philippine theatre (as opposed to the Cuban theatre) is largely unknown to most Americans. In the course of Sionil Joses work, which calls to mind Balzacs Human Comedy if on a smaller scale, we get an increasingly defined picture of Philippine history over more than a century. We are shown all kinds of people, from the moral cowards to the fiercely heroic, from the ferociously greedy to the selflessly philanthropic. In the face of all the tragic events in their lives, many of the people in Sionil Joses epic are still able to say We shall overcome. Indeed, Jose is the only writer who has made a series of novels that brought intelligent and imaginative conception of a century of Philippine life. His works had simply touched the various aspects of life of an individual in this type of society that we have today.
here will you see a TV show in the country that incorporates three languages: Chinese, Filipino, and English? Brought to us by the Fil-Chi Media Productions, Inc. and Net25 and a nominee for one of the Best Lifestyle Show in the 25th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for TV, Chinoy TV is a unique and innovative magazine TV program which showcases the vibrant culture and lifestyle The program might be boring for some segof the Filipino-Chinese community in the ments but one can learn a lot from the show. Ancountry, especially in the Luzon area.
It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 in the morning and has different segments namely, Chi Chow which showcases the latest and hottest restaurants around; Chi Active which shows sports, travel, recreation and technology; Chi Access which features the Chinese events in the Metro; Chi Profile which features the successful Filipino-Chinese from politics to business; and Chi Style, which shows the latest Filipino-Chinese fashion. They have about a dozen hosts who speak Chinese, Filipino, and English so if you know all three languages and are interested, send out your resume to them. yone could also learn to speak Chinese, not only Mandarin but Cantonese and Fookien as well. It is good for the eyes and the mind to see something new every now and then. Try watching Chinoy TV and see for yourselves why it is unique.
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BY GEMMA G. SEBUGAN industries during the free trade that instituted between Philippines and United States. It depicts mans continuing and often futile search for justice and a moral order. F. Sionils family was a victim of the wealthy and elite who filed claims on their lands, forcing them to become laborers and tenants to their own lands.
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V and radio broadcaster Anthony Taberna never imagined getting to where he is now for he entered the media industry just to sustain his Mass Communication studies at New Era University at the age of 17.
rancisco Sionil Jose is a multi-awarded writer and one of the most widely-read Filipino novelists. Among his famous novels are: The Pretenders, Mass, Tree, My Brother, My Executioner, Po-on, Ermita, Spiderman and Dusk. As what literary critics would say, he is our strong contender for the coveted the Nobel Prize for Literature. F. Sionil Jose is not only famous in our own country but he is also elite so he can support widely acclaimed in his school fees. Asia for his works. Realizing that the sciInspired by his early ence/medicine courses struggles and experi- were not for him, he ences in life, his novels transferred to liberal and short stories were arts at University of drawn upon his mem- Santo Tomas. During ories of Barrio Cabu- his stay in Manila, he gawan, the village of stayed with his relahis birth. As you would tives in a house nearby notice, his stories ac- the railroad which he tually depicted his life had mentioned in one including the social is- of his novel, The Presues in todays world. tenders. Fortunately he Before reaping what he was then able to obtain had sown a pure suc- a paid position as assiscess, Jose experienced tant literary editor on first a taste of hardship the universitys newsby doing household paper, The Varsitarian. chores for an educated In quick succession,
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His dad suffered a mild stroke in September 1992 and the 37-year-old TV and radio personality needed to find a job to help his parents. He planned to work in Jollibee but chose to work as part time writer when he heard of a job opening in DZEC, operated by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation. He was first asked to translate to Filipino an editorial published by Inquirer. Good thing he came from Nueva Ecija, and writes and speaks Tagalog profoundly. Two days after his application, the news manager of the station asked him to come back. Anthony, or more popularly known as Ka Tunying (his fathers nickname that he chose to use after his fathers death in 2002), got his job in DZEC as a part-time news writer, then he became a news producer, and later on a stations field reporter. He transferred to DZMM in 1997, ABS-CBNs radio station and became its field reporter. Three years after, he joined Gerry Baja in the radio program Ito ang Radyo Patrol, which led to their current tandem program Dos por Dos that airs every MondayFriday from 5:00-6:00AM and 5:30-6:30PM. Aside from Dos por Dos, he is part of Umaga kay Ganda (UKG); XXX (Exklusibong, Explosibong, Expos); and Ako ang Simula with Karen Davila and Atty. Pochoy Labog. He anchors Iba-Balita ni Anthony Taberna, a weeknight on Studio 23 that delivers latest news around the Philippines and airs his opinions at the same time. In addition to his daily programs, he does exclusive interviews and reports in TV Patrol and Bandila. This broadcaster received several awards and recognitions. He was the first recipient of the 2005 KBP Golden Dove Award Best Reporter award. Ka Tu-
Ka Tunying with his wife, Rossel, and kids Zoe and Helga (Photo from smartparenting.com and ABS-CBN/Ako ang Simula)
he also became the literary editor, managing editor and, finally, editor-in-chief. Remembering the Barrio Of His Youth Two of his novels deal with the remembered My Brother, My Exbarrio of his youth, Tree ecutioner deals with and My Brother, My Exthe activities of two ecutioner. half-brothers, one of them was a disposTree examined the resessed guerrilla. With lationship between namore than enough tive landowners, the property to keep his leaders of industry and family in comfort, the their subalterns while bourgeois half-brother impoverishing the tencan afford to entertain ants of the land and the liberal ideas and even laborers in small-scale
nying was the first to air the Hello Garci recording and the mother of all tapes. Also, he was awarded as 2010 COMGUILD Best Male Field Reporter of the Year; 2009 Outstanding Radio Anchor by the VACC (Volunteers against Crime and Corruption); 2009 Young Professional Awardee for Broadcasting and Journalism; 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male Newscaster for Iba-Balita ni Anthony Taberna and Best Morning Show Host for UKG; and 8th USTv Students Choice Awards Male News and Current Affairs Host. Ka Tunying wished to interview US President Barack Obama. He would arm himself with much English. And his first question to Obama? Do you have any regrets running for president? The strong-willed broadcaster is very fascinated with Obamas story, from his rise to power. Ka Tunying fears death threats especially for his wife, Rossel Velasco-Taberna; and two beautiful daughters Zoe, 3, and Helga, 1. But he took these as part of his profession. He once thought of giving in to his wifes plea to quit his job. Pero naisip ko, ano nalang ang itatawag sa akin, pag nalaman ng mga tao ang pagtiklop ko sa isang challenge? Amidst the death threats he received through text messages, snail mail, email, and indirectly through common acquaintances, he still stands by his hard-hitting yet humorous commentaries.
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SHADOW OF DOUBT:
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rave, powerful, admirable, and explosive. These are what the people can say to Marites Vitugs most controversial book, the Shadow of Doubt: Probing the Supreme Court. With this book, one can understand the hottest issue today - the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. The Face of the Shadow
Catching up with our favorite television shows we missed We saw the internet boom during work daysis also now posand, whether we admit it or not, sible. You dont even need to have everything had been more con- a recorder to be able to do that. venient since then, especially Consequently, listening to music when it comes to the transforma- does not require carrying a bulky tion of traditional media. stereo set anymore. Gone were the days when newspapers specifically meant reading on paper and when television and radio shows only meant one time airing either you watch it on time or you miss it. Nowadays, thanks to the internet, these kinds of media can be accessed anytime and anywhere we want even without spending an extra centavo. Indeed, even media storage these days does not require you a big room or dozens of filing cabinet, all you need is a computer and an internet connection.
snt it amazing how the Internet has rapidly become a part of our everyday lives? From our personal needs like communicating to our work and school-related tasks like researching, internet can indeed be considered a necessity.
Newspaper pages are now turned simply by clicking. Like environment advocates would say, it would be a great way to save the environment because online newspapers means there would be a lesser need to cut down trees and process them to be pieces of paper.
readership and, in turn, many newspaper publishing companies are briskly moving on the verge of bankruptcy. Even television viewership and radio listenership was not as high when internet was still an unknown media. As time goes by, more and more people prefer the more convenient means of accessing newspapers, television and radio. While it can be considered a successful trend for the so-called new media, this phenomenon is taking its toll in the traditional media serving more of a threat.
Marites Daguilan Vitug, editor-in-chief of Newsbreak magazine and co-founder and board member of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism(PCIJ), launched the book Shadow of Doubt: Probing the Supreme Court on March 2010. My written works siguro, Id like to relate subjects.. kunwari Im writing for a militaryI want to show the relationship ng politics and institutionsa government. Id always like to relate it to a bigger issue. I write simply. Thats common to all my writings. I never write sa difficult language kasi ayokong tumakbo sa dicyionary yung mga readers. In relation to her Shadow of Doubt, it was also her familiarity in the military that brought her to this published work. In 2007, started to cover the Supreme Court for and then sabi ko it was very interesting pala kasi its like the military. . So when I was in SC in 2007 I have to write about it, so sabi ko parang AFP masyadong hierarchial at naging interesado ako. continue to page 11
Online media can be more convenient but we cant afford traditional media either. Sadly, it seems to me that this is also becoming more of a battle However, as much as between the two different methere are advantages, online ver- dium (which will only be over sions of traditional media also when one of them has been tohave its disadvantages. In the tally extinct) when, in fact, they recent years, there is an evident can help each other to flourish in decline in the rate of newspaper their own ways.
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12. During 2003, that was 9 years ago, you were awarded as the Natatanging Gawad Urian of the Year, being one of the first in terms of being a scriptwriter. How was the feeling then? Did you see that coming Sir from the MPP?
RL: Oh, I did see it coming kasi usually mababa ang tingin sa mga writer.Di ba? Ang writer kasi invisible.Up to now nga, tinatawag akong direk. Karamihan ng tao, hindi nila ako nakikita as a writer. Nakikita nila ako as a director. Ganun ka-invisible ang writer. So when it (the award) came, it felt really good. Not only for myself but also for my fellow writers. Yun nga ang sinabi ko sa speech ko nun eh, na malaking karangalan ito bilang isang writer. Totoo na may respect sila sa ating mga writers, pero kapag andyan na hindi na nila nakikita. Hindi siya nagbago. That was 2003, Gawad Urian. When I launched Amapola last year, 2011, ang sinabikosa speech ko, akala ng maraming tao na walang writer na nageexist, na ang dialogues iniimbento lang ng artista o director. Up to now, its still the same issue. Lalo na samga nobelista. Sinasabi nila na wala nang nagbabasa ng nobela na sulat ng Pilipino in Filipino (language.) Pero sabi ko, hindi. Ang pelikula kasi glamorous, ang literature hindi. Pero sabi ko, makikilala ako (bilang nobelista). Gusto kong sabihin nila, Ay, nobelista yun. May taginting yung term na nobelista. I hope na dumating talaga yung time na yun. Yung kahit hindi nila napanood yung pelikula ko, pero nabasa yung nobela ko.
13. Who are the people you look up to until now? RL:Bukod sa mga hindi kilalang tao (sikat na tao), mga musicians. Greenday. Kapag nagpeperform sila nanonood ako. Yung sa Killers, di natuloy eh. Papanoorin ko sana. Kung natuloy sila rito, literally and figuratively, Ill watch. Sa kanila ako magpapa-autograph. So, musicians, I suppose. Mula noon hanggang ngayon. Even Filipino musicians. Sila Regine (Velasquez), hinahabol-habol ko yan kung saansaan. Spongecola, etc. Sa mga kaibigan, o kapwa writer, siguro si Pete (Lacaba). Hes a writer, journalist, poet. Follow-up: Siya po yung Natatanginganging Gawad Urian last year? RL: Oo, siya. Naunahan ko siya. Nagkakantiyawan nga kami eh. Wala kasi siyang inggit sa katawan. Usually kasi kapag director ka, pupurihin mopero may konting ano eh. Sa writers din. Dapat naman kasi talaga walang inggitan, walang kumpitensya.Si Pete pinupuri niya ako at ibang writers. 14. You are already an established writer. What else are your dreams, in your writing career? In your life? RL: Iniisip ko, magaling ba ako? Lalabas ba to ng maganda? Even after years of writing, it never ends. You never realget established, so I should keep writing. I want to keep improving. I wantto write more. May mga naka-stock nga ako na kailangan sulatin, sana theres enough time. I have so many books I want to come up with this year alone after Amapola. In fact, tatlo o apat yung naka harap na iniisipko kung alin ang uunahin ko. Pero lahat gusto ko ma-publish this year. So, ang dami ko pang kailangang isulat. Its exciting. Pero mahirap na mahirap magsulat. Especially na napatunayan kong kaya kong gumawa ng nobela, nakadalawa na ako. Nung una nakakatakot nga.Pero kaya pala. I want to write more. More novels. And go back to films. Write for films again. Write my memoirs. Graphic novels din sana. Stage plays.
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Blogger template. While Google Adsense ofince the introduction of the Interfers users to have some extra income simply net, every article, be it news and by having hits and visits on their blog. other stories published is considered a blog. As how many people define 2. WordPress it, a blog is simply a collection of someWordPress ones personal experiences; an online diis a free and open source ary or a journal. Whats the difference?
During my high school years, I used to own a diary. But when I had discovered about blogging it became easier for me to share my thoughts and everything seems to be as easy as pie. During the age of the online media, people, young or old have the access to every website published in the web. Since I started blogging, I have used different blog sites as a place to post my ideas: Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr. 1. Blogger
blogging tool and content management system (CMS) powered by Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) and My Sequel (MySQL). WordPress is currently the most popular CMS in use on the Internet. It was first released on May 27, 2003, by Matt Mullenweg as a fork of b2/cafelog. It has many features including a plug-in architecture and a template system. Unless youre a professional web designer, WordPress is the most complicated blog site. I have never maintained my WordPress blog since I cannot fully understand its features. Unlike Blogger, themes at WordPress are being sold. But if youre just an ordinary blogger and you want to make it easy when you blog, do not use WordPress. Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website that allows users to post text, images, videos, links, quotes and audio to their tumblelog. It was founded by David Karp in 2007 with Marco Arment as the lead developer. One of its popular features, the Tumblr Dashboard contains all the posts from the continue to page 27
Blogger was created by Pyra Labs, which was bought by Google in 2003. Generally, the blogs are hosted by 3. Tumblr Google at a subdomain of blogspot.com. Blogger have been popular among bloggers. It allows every user to post unlimited items. In September 2009, new features were introduced including a new interface for post editing, improved image handling, Raw HTML Conversion, and other Google Docsbased implementations. Blogger offers a template editing feature, which allows users to customize the
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have reached by its radio station while the live streaming catered the needs of the masses abroad. The budget of the program will depend on the owner of live streaming. Cost includes the equipment to be used in the programs, the Internet connection, rentals and others. Kitv.ph also showcases various programs and segments. They have this Manila Cowboy, a music program that mostly country music is played. The host also sings live. There is also Ed Rosales the Machine Gun whose format tackles different issues of the local barangays and municipalities and its crime. To address these issues of a specific local government unit, Rosales calls for the immediate official to deal with their problems. Juvy de Guzmans program, on the other hand, promotes different talents of Filipino and he is also good in singing. They invite guests from the local government. It is entertaining and the same time educational. The Internet TV also assists help especially to the people who encountered problems abroad especially from
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those in Middle East. They have volunteer correspondents there. They also join with the local government to solve the problem immediately. He believes that the young generation can also do things for his country. He considers the famous ode of Jose Rizal to the youth, Ang kabataan ay pag-asa ng bayan. He encouraged young people to volunteer in the program because he believes that they can contribute for the common good of our society. As long as theres a program like the KiTV, Kit Kilatis will continue to serve the masses because of the unconditional fulfillment it brings to him.
10. Talking about that Sir, Himala was one of the celebrated films you had written with. How did you come up for that? RL: Yes, yung girl sa Mindoro, pinagpakitaan ni Virgin Mary at nagbago yung buhay sa buong island kasi nagpasukan ang mga turista, mga negosyante so na-prostitute yung lugar. That happened in 1967. But thats fictional. Its Cabra Island in Mindoro. 11. Who are the directors you have worked with and what can you say about them? RL: Well, I entered the movie industry on 1979. Perosa 80s ako talaga. They call it the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. Maswerte ako kasi nung pumasok ako, hindi ako nagtrabaho sa iisang director lang. Nakatrabaho ko the best directors that time. From Mike de Leon, LauriceGuillen, Marilou Diaz, LinoBrocka, Ishmael Bernal, Mel Chionglo, Gil Portes. Lipat-lipat ako sa kanila. Yung mga kapwa ko scriptwriter, usually, they stick to one director. Magkasundo na eh, so gawa sila ng gawa ng pelikula. Ako, maski mga director nila nakakatrabaho ko. Tapos minsan sabay pa. I was doing Himala while I was also writing Moral. So, that time, I was really with Ishmael Bernal and Marilou Diaz Abaya. Sabay talaga, so na-wo-workshop ako ng iba-ibang director. Para siyang napakalaking workshop na natututo ako. So I allowed myself to learn. I observed everything. Hindi ko pinanindigan na, gusto ko ito lang at ayoko ng iba. Para akong sponge eh. Inaabsorb ko lahat. But I was not distinguishing eh. I am not saying I prefer this director or that director eh. Mas close man ako personally ditto kesa doon, I was always open to all directors na para bang wino-workshop nila ako talaga. Yun ang naaalala ko. So mahirap pumili eh. But I became close to Marilou (Diaz Abaya). I did more than half of (the number) all her works. I also became close friends with LinoBrocka and Ishmael Bernal. Well, I became friends with all of them. I was really learning from all of them.
ew years ago, Sixto Baflor Lagare (Kit Kilatis for his program) felt the need to establish an Internet TV as the trend of technology gone emergent in the social networking sites. At first, he put a website in the Internet (www.kitv.ph). Then, a good friend of him challenges him that his program will be put into live streaming. And last, as they say, the rest is history.
Kitv.ph launched its first airing on October 1, 2011 known as Kilatis International Television (KiTV) Philippines. Sixto Lagares advocacy to impart knowledge to the public is the main reason why he pursued the Internet T.V. As a radio commentator, he believes that more audience will be reached by his Internet TV. Major partst of Luzon
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Itong van ko ngayon may sticker ng Amapola, dati malaki eh. Dala ng init at ulan, nag-worn out na kaya maliit na lang. Minsan bubusinahan ako ng driver, kakabukas ko ng mga kotse Ito nga ba iyon? Ilang beses akong napunta sa lugar na hindi ko alam. Wala akong sense of direction. 7. Sir, how did you come up as a writer for film? RL: Hindi ako nag-aral ng film. I wrote short stories early on my career. Fourth year high school I wrote a short story, thats the start of my writing career. Nakapag-publish ako ng short story in Filipino sa isang national magazine in Manila. Given the P50, nakalayas ako finally sa mga nagampon sakin in Bicol. Pumunta ako ng Maynila dala-dala yung wallet ko na may P50 so, writing ang pinagkakakitaan ko para mabuhay but writing in fiction. Ang writing sakin lagi, paraan para mabuhay. So, hindi ka naman mabubuhay ng writing in fiction lang. Years later, kailangan kong mabuhay, kailangan kong magsulat, I decided mas pwedeng mabuhay sa pelikula so napasok ako sa pelikula. Hindi ko pinag-aralan, hindi ko plinano. But I need to write to survive. So napasok ako sa pelikula wala akong alam sa pagsulat ng script. Natuto ako on-the-job. Well, marami naming tumulong eh, sina Lino (Brocka), mga nakatrabaho kong direktor, tinignan nila yung mga script ko na minsan masyadong novelistic so natuto ako habang nagtatarabaho. Walang writing workshops noon eh. Ako yata ang kauna-unahang Pilipino na nag-conduct ng scriptwriting workshops. Kasi noon, mga seminars lang, nagkkwentuhan kaming mga writers, ano yung mga frustrations nila, sharing ng personal experiences. So yung laboratorystyle workshops, I dont think wala noon. I started mag-conduct since 1982 kaya gusto ko i-share sa
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Ricky Lees novels iba kasi ako noon hindi naman natuto o nakapagaral ng film. Walang mga writers na gaya ko, ni Pete Lacaba (Jose F. Lacaba) na willing magturo noon, talagang mangangapa ka. 8. What does the young generation of writers need to know? RL: Well, kailangan kilalanin nila yung sarili nila, na napakahirap gawin. Hindi mo naman totally know yourself hanggang sa mamatay ka. It will never happened. Step by step, you get to know of yourself. never happened. Step by step, you get to know of yourself. Tomorrow, magbabagong konti, pero yung core nandun eh. Pero sa step na ito, pag nagsusulat na ko, I try to know myself. Gagayahin mo yung ibang mga writers, gagayahin mo si ganyan, gusto mo maging Ricky Lee, ganito, ganyan, but in the end you will not be like them, you will never be like them. Hindi mo naman kami makokopya. Eh di kami na lang kukunin. Kaya ka nga kinuha eh dahil may maibibigay ka na hindi ko maibibigay eh. Kilalanin mo yung sarili mo, alamin mo yung work mo. Yung unique na character mo, yun ang i-nurture mo. Ang papansinin ng tao sa iyo eh yung ikinaiba mo. Syempre natuto ka saming mga writers, may pundasyon ka na sa mga workshops, pero yung ikinaiba mo yun ang hanapin mo. 9. What does your written works have in common? RL: Siguro, dahil nga ampon ako, galing ako sa hirap, lumayas ako sa Bicol, nag-survive ako magisa sa Maynila. Working student ako noon. Hindi ako nakatapos ng college. Well, ganoon kadalasan ang naging damdamin ng mga sinulat ko, may pagka-bitter at surreal.
ritten in 2007 by the mysterious yet well known writer, Bob Ong, Macarthur is surely a must read, for we, the youth, must understand how precious our life is and how lucky we are of what we have.
for his siblings and for his vice). Like a famous candy brands tag line, life less serious; thats how these boys treated life and yet the society pushed them to be what they turned out to be. Macarthur thrived to human shit that Macarthur is an un- doesnt go down to the likely novel made by toilet easily. That is how Bob Ong. This is not these four were treated in any way similar to and known to this soOngs other writings. ciety -- FOUL, DIRTY, It tackles about the life and USELESS. of an addicted group of friends -- how they fight The story is in narrapoverty, how they value tive form, telling us the their family and how life of our protagonists they use drugs to escape in a sequential manthe reality. ner. The idea of how the story was treated here is Macarthur is about four very vulgar. There is no friends namely Cyrus beating about the bush; (a snatcher but a loving it directly reveals the grandson to his Tatay corrupt policemen, the Justo), Noel (a good for heartless drug syndinothing son who steals cate, the impoverished in their house just so he communities, and the could support his ad- prying eyes of the socidiction), Jim (the oldest ety. of the four and a family man who does not In this way, I must say have a permanent job), this novel has achieved and Denver (aka Vol- its purpose of informtron, the eldest in his ing or more like warnfamily who tried eve- ing the todays generarything just to provide tion to make better
decisions in their lives. If you ask me if this novel is factual, honestly, my answer would be no. We already know how hard it is living in this country, how the powerless are stacked in the bottom and that the lives of the children are often being wasted, although it reminds us that we have to make it right than just watch our dreams crumble right before our own eyes. For a tough story like this, it never occurred to me that it can make me cry because of one thing -- FAMILY. Ong knows that even if people are greedy, one cannot escape the fact that they belong to a family, and using it as the protagonists
weaknesses make me frail in the knees too. The one and a half hour read is enough to make you ponder for a few more hours of the truth you have just known. It entertains you and mocks you a little if you are like any of the character. For me, once a novel had an appeal to my being, I am willing to give it a ten ten being the highest. Ong, who always use humor and sarcasm, went out of the box to let us know that he sometimes cares seriously. Maybe, we too, should start caring. The cover secretly shows what the title meant.
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Nag-workshop ako ng nag-workshop ng tuloytuloy, mga workshop na diretso iniemploy para magsulat. My last workshop natapos last November. Yung free workshop ko since 1982 na nahinto this last 5 years, ay itutuloy ko this April, yung hindi connected sa ABS-CBN. May ibang naghihire sakin na magconduct ng workshop na may bayad, ginagawa ko rin yun, every now and then. So yun lang naman ang dalawang bagay na marunong ako: ang magsulat at mag-share ng aking nalalaman. Follow-up: Sir yung process of joining the workshop. RL: Its open for everybody. Regardless of age, gender, profession, nakatapos o hindi nakatapos. Ako rin naman hindi nakatapos ng college, so wala akong discrimination, as long as may passion ka at gusto mong magsulat, I think may malaking chance basta yung passion nanjan. Kasi yung iba, ika nga to follow na lang eh. Ina-announce ko sa mga dyaryo, sa TV, and this time sa Facebook, yung registration day, wala naman kailangang dalhin. Pagdating sa application, dun na lang may ipapagawa. And then saka pipiliin. Kadalasan kasi, libo e ang nag-aapply. Mahirap makapasok pero ganun eh. Nung workshop namin sa ABS-CBN last 2006, there were 5,000 applicants, thats because announced by a big media. We chose two batches. Hindi mahirap mag-conduct ng workshop, mahirap yung pagpili. Kasi maraming mahuhusay na mapipilitan kang hindi tanggapin dahil sa sobrang dami. 6. Give us one thing (or things) people dont know about Ricky Lee. RL: Well, madaldal ako sa mga interviews eh. Mahilig ako sa music. Music ang pinakagusto ko more than anything. Hindi ako movie fan, music fan ako. Wala naman akong particular genre, eclectic ang taste ko sa music, halo-halo, kung sinosino. Siguro 1/3, hindi kilala ng mga kabarkada ko, mula sa kilala nila hanggang sa hindi kilala. Well, I like broadway, marami akong collection ng broadway soundtracks. Mahilig ako sa jazz, but I also like rock, The Killers, Rolling Stones. Ang talagang favorite ko dati yung The Who, ngayon R.D.M, The Killers, and Greenday, so halo eh. I like also rap, nung bumalik siya, si Eminem, Kanye West, wala hindi ako nag-didiscriminate eh. Nanood ako ng concert nung Train last time sa Araneta, so hindi ako nagsasabi na Maganda ang rock, hindi maganda ang jazz. Ang sinasabi ko Ay maganda itong singer na ito, regardless of genre. Sa pelikula rin, hindi ko sinasabing Gusto ko war movies, gusto ko rom-com (romantic comedy), drama o comedy, hindi. If the film is good, digital man siya, indie man siya, Hollywood man siya. I like rock since my UP days, Id never stop liking rock. Pag nagsusulat kasi ako, may music eh. Alam na ng subconscious ko na pag may nagpplay na music, magsusulat na ako. Di ba pag may ritual ka, youre used to it di ba? Nasa mood ka na eh, its part of the ritual. Ano pa ba, well, may pagka-bobo ako (laughs), hindi ko alam ang plate number ng kotse ko, hanggang ngayon di ko alam. First time ko to own a secondhand car nung naging scriptwriter na ako. Minsan hinihintay kong mawala sa parking lot yung ibang mga kotse para maalala ko Alin nga ba ang kotse ko dito?.
anila Bulletin, being known with its 5-column layout, shares the same thing with its magazine Philippine Panorama.
The Philippine Panorama is one of the oldest Sunday magazines widely-circulated in the country. It features an array of topics such as lifestyle, home, agriculture, tourism, travel, society, and important events that happened in the world. It carries the tagline The Nations Leading Weekly Magazine. This is being managed by the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, having the six columns/sections: Going with the Wind by Beth Day Romulo, Agri-Talk by Zac B. Sarian, Our Times by Susan V. Ople, and Crossword. Though most of the articles are for people in elite class of the society, it also features people Editorial, Medium Rare by Julie Yap Daza, Going with the Wind by Beth Day Romulo, AgriTalk by Zac B. Sarian, Our Times by Susan V. Ople, and Crossword. Though most of the articles are for people in elite class of the society, it also features people from all walks in life. From timeto-time, Panorama features certain personalities and places. world, and founding anniversary of a certain government office, institution, organization, and the like. In their editorial section alone, it discusses the history of a certain event or occasion that took place in our country or in the world. For instance, their editorial talked about People Power Revolution: The Revolution that Surprised the World in their oneFirst, I like to commend page editorial section. Philippine Panorama To sum up its content, for giving us worth read- it discussed briefly the revolution ing articles. This maga- bloodless zine reminded us of two that took place in EDSA things the significant Shrine with its impact, events that happened in not only in the society our country and in the but in the whole world. Second, Philippine Panorama remains to be one of the most affordable Sunday magazines in the country in just a sheer P20. A little backgrounder: Panorama used to be cheaper than most of the tabloid newspapers circulated in the Philippines. It was P6 before until it increased to P20 in 2005. Philippine Panorama remains to be part of Manila Bulletins Sunday issue. It increased to P20 in 2005. Philippine Panorama remains to be part of Manila Bulletins Sunday issue. continue to page 46
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theatrical posters of the films he had wrote with, hanged in the walls, like Jose Rizal, Bagong Buwan, Dubai and others. A hush falls for a moment, and then, we started. 1. If you were to choose one medium to write for, what is it and why? RL: I would choose fiction. In novels. Pelikula kasi marami kang collaborators,marami kang katrabaho. Though ikaw ang sumulat, hindi sayo lahat. Pero pag nobela, sayo lang. Marami mang nag-comment, marami mang tumulong, pero in the end sayo pa rin ang titulo. 2. If youre not a writer, what would you be? RL: Hindi ko alam, wala akong ibang alam gawin. Hindi ako marunong kumanta, sumayaw, o magluto. Siguro magtuturo ako. Pag-aaralan ko ang mga nasulat ng ibang tao. Related pa rin sa writing o literature. Wala eh, kasi maaga pa, when I was six pa lang, writing na gusto ko eh. Never na akong nag-deviate from there eh. Maski directing ang dami kong offers. Mula noon hanggang ngayon tumatanggi ako lagi. Si Nora pagkabalik na pagkabalik galling abroad, Kuya direct mo ko niyan.. Sabi ko, writer ako di ako director.. Naghehesitate akong pumasok sa ibang field. Mahirap sagutin. 3. How would you like to be remembered? RL: As a person na hindi nagging selfish sa buhay niya, sa talent niya. Na willing mag-share kung ano man ang meron siya. Hindi man ako ganon kayaman, o ganung ka sobrang husay, gusto ko may shinare ako sa ibang tao. I like people to remember me na nabuhay ako ng may silbi. 4. How does it feel when you see people reading your books? RL: Masarap. More than sa nararamdaman ko dati na when I see people watching my films, ibang-iba ngayon. At ang daming nagsasabi sakin, tulad ng isang kaibigan ko, sabihin magtetext, o itong katabi ko sa jeep, nagbabasa ng amapola, gamit-gamit yung ginupit na bookmark sa cover. Gusto ko na ngang kalabitin at kunan ng picture. Pag may naririnig akong ganon o nababasa asa txt, nakikilig ka, e madalas yun. You get a feeling na you are connected, to many people around, di ko sila kilala, maybe never ko na silang makikilala, pero kilala nila ako.In another way, nakakonekta ako ditto, doon. Kung yung nagababsa hindi nasa classroom, hindi kapwa-writer, hindi critic, nagbabasa siya kung ano man ang purpose niya, mas masarap yung pakiramdam. Like for sometime, may isang nakapulot ng P400 sa National (Book Store), sabi niya Ang galling naman ni Lord, noon ko pa gusto makabili ng Amapola, naglalaway na ako sa mgakaibigan kong may libro na.. dahil walang id, walang identification, binili niya yung Amapola. 5. Are you still conducting workshops until now? RL: Id been conducting free scriptwriting workshops since 1982 at hindi naman ako tumigil sa pag-workshop eh. In fact, in 5 years, natigil yung personal kong public workshop kasi na-exclusive ako sa ABS-CBN.
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iwayway is a weekly magazine established in 1922 by Don Ramon Roces, a wellknown man in the publishing business, after the decline of his Photo News in the market. To date, it carries the tagline as the Nangungunang Lingguhang Pantahanang Magazine sa Bansa, which can be bought at a price of P25. In its latest issue dated February 20, you would noticed that this magazine has lots of topics that provides in depth reports on issues we have today, and still giving the human interest which are instilled in every minds of Filipinos, and as a Filipino. Whats inside in todays Liwayway? A short Poem- Ang Iyong Pag-ibig. In line with the month of love, this short poem is written in their issue for this week. The poem rooted from the heart which described the incomparable love you feel, the hurt of saying goodbye to the one you love, and the sorrow that it may bring. But in the end, it depicted hope of getting strength despite the hurt you get.
Reading Between the Lines of

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Life Stories- Empress Schuck, Piolo Pascual and Jericho Rosales. The story about Empress Schuck was emphasized as an artist who accepts mature roles already in her acting career. She was infamously tagged as the babeng palaban, mataray na aktres. But in this Q&A story, it focused on Empress maturity as a lady. Stories about Jericho and Piolo focused on their quest for success as homegrown artists up to now. Life stories in Liwayway thrived in the success stories of people who are continuously fighting for their life, especially showbiz stars amidst of speculations and intrigueswho are continuously fighting for their life, especially showbiz stars amidst of speculations and intrigues.
In other words, it delivers the freshest angles in todays show business. Black-eye. This is a sort of blind item. It discusses entertainment stories with sarcasm - criticizing the bad issues of stars or celebrities. Mga Kwento ng Kababalaghan. It deals with horror stories. In its latest issue, a story entitled Ang Bahay sa Gulod which showed the unerring belief of Filipinos with ghosts, like those who are murdered while their spirits still lives in the house where they are killed. Saliksik at kaalaman. It gives tips or researches that greatly inform the readers. Its latest issue talks about the symbols related to Valentines Day since February is the month of love.
Entertainment Roundups. This is a section which deals with the Lathalain. Agrikultura at Haraya These sections latest issues of stars like feature different topics on society, latest reports in KC Conception, Nora agriculture and events. It also provide extensive Aunor, Vilma Santos. continue to page 42
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BY ARJOHN C. DE GUZMAN
he Killers. Greenday. Train. The man, who was relentless in writing earnest screenplays, admits hes more of a music fan than a movie fan, and jokingly quips of forgetting his own car plate number at his age. This provinciano from Daet, Camarines Norte, who had run away to Manila in search of paglaya, his personal freedom, clad in simple attire during our interview with him in blue collared shirt and jeans. His household member warmly welcomed us in his home in Loyola Heights, Quezon City. His home, which I described as simple as any household family can get, was distinct with portraits of showbiz stars he had worked with: some of it were in collage form. The television was on; it was Kris TV theyre watching to. There were his new novel, Amapola: Sa 65 na Kabanata, that were piled up in one corner, still in reams of plastic and ready for shipment. Nonetheless, as we sat and sip the orange juice offered to us, Ricky Lees soft voice reverberated to the quiet living room we were in. He seemed to be already downstairs, ready for us. Happy kind of sad. Four words that best describe our impression of Lee when the conversation started. The room, in which the interview took place, had vast collections of books, the small and the big, be it prose and poetry, the new and the old; theyre all shelved in our awe. There were also
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