Bigfish Manila: CREAM HALLOWEEN BALL 2012 (Year 12)

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This is the time of the year, CREAM Halloween Ball!!!!

Freedom Music Presents “BIGFISH CREAM Halloween Ball 2012” on October 27, 2012 (Sat.) at the World Trade Center, the BIGGEST and LARGEST dance costume party in the archipelago.

Featuring for the 1st time in Manila, Dj SIMON PATTERSON and Dj SEAN TYAS for a one of a kind “back to back set.” Together with Bigfish resident Djs: John Paul Lee & Chris Raeubeur & Mc Lavoce

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GRANDE ISLAND Resort in Subic

type='html'>There are times that you just feel you want to escape the toxic life in the city. Sometimes you just want to change your current background that consists of noisy streets, polluting cars, and the tiring view of lots of people. I felt that last week when I got sick. At that moment, I just want a remote control that will instantly transfer me in the province where the air is fresh and there's a tranquil environment.

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LIMBO: Wander. Survive. Escape -- 10/26/2012

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Want to experience a different kind of party on October 26, 2012? Scribble Works Productions, Inc. presents: LIMBO WANDER.SURVIVE.ESCAPE. STEP INTO THE DARKNESS, GET OUT ALIVE! This will happen on October 26, 2012 at the NBC Tent!

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When the Game's Over, Adventure Begins in "Wreck-It Ralph"

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 From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes "Wreck-It Ralph," a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the day. Tired of playing the role of a bad guy, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he's got what it takes to be a hero.

On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch) from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty, and feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) from the candy-coated cart-racing game Sugar Rush, who may just be his first real friend. But everything changes when a deadly enemy is unleashed, threatening the entire arcade and Vanellope herself. Ralph finally gets his chance to save the day—but can he do it in time?

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Parties Announce Termination of Talks for Acquisition of GMA Network

type='html'>MediaQuest Holdings Inc. (Mediaquest) and the major shareholders of GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) have announced the termination of recent discussions with respect to a possible acquisition of a controlling interest in GMA by Mediaquest and its affiliate within the PLDT Group. The parties have been unable to arrive at mutually acceptable terms despite the continual discussions and efforts exerted in good faith. MediaQuest is owned by PLDT's retirement fund.

GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon said “The issues that the parties were not able to resolve had nothing to do with the price.” He added, “If there is a serious offer in the future, then we are willing to consider.”

CLAUDIO BRAVO's Manila Paintings, Featured at The Metropolitan Museum of Manila

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Back in January of 1968, Chilean hyperrealist painter Claudio Bravo (only 31-years old back then) visited the Philippines, through an invite from Eugenio Lopez Sr. and Pacita Lopez for their 40th wedding anniversary celebration. At the end of the week-long celebration, his companions headed home while Claudio Bravo turned his attention to several commissions for portraits.

He painted notable Filipino luminaries which include the Lopez ladies—Doña Nitang, her daughter Presentacion Lopez Psinakis, and Conchita Lopez Taylor, the mother of Gabby and Gina Lopez. He also did the potraits of his client like the Leandro Locsins, the Constantino Manahans, Chona Kasten, Imelda Cojuangco, etc.

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Mark Wahlberg is John Bennette in “TED”

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Mark Wahlberg has played lethal hitmen, deadly snipers, intimidating cops, crusty sailors, hair-triggered soldiers and a championship boxer but in the new comedy "Ted," he plays a pot-head who ends up on the wrong side of a brawl with his best friend, a stuffed bear.

What was your best Christmas present?

One Christmas, when I was a little boy, I got a brand new bike. I convinced my parents and my brother that I already knew how to ride a bike. It was a really cold Christmas morning in Boston. They took me outside with my new bike and I was so excited. I got on the bike and they started pushing me. So, I’m going down the hill riding the bike but I had never ridden a bike before and I didn’t know how to stop. I ended up going over the curb and crashing into the chimney of someone’s house. After that, my brother was nice enough to put training wheels on the bike and I learned to ride over the next few months.

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Zac Efron Arrives in the Philippines

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Hollywood A-list movie star Zac Efron (The Lucky One, 17 Again, High School Musical series) arrived in the Philippines today from Los Angeles, CA.

The 24 year old arrived mid-morning and was discreetly transferred from a commercial flight to a private plane headed to Legazpi City, an hour away by flight south of Manila.

Zac reportedly flew in with his father David Efron, manager Jason Barrett, and Hollywood photographer Darren Tieste for a brief holiday at Misibis Bay Resorts as personal guests of Bicolano tycoon Zaldy Co. He is scheduled to appear before a huge crowd of fans on September 29, 2012 at the Mall of Asia ARENA for the event PENSHOPPE Fan Conference 2012.

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Disney Scores Big With Music of “WRECK-IT RALPH”

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The story of an arcade-game bad guy who embarks on a quest to prove he's really a good guy, Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wreck-It Ralph" journeys through wildly diverse arcade-game worlds, including the '80s-era, 8-bit video-game world of Fix-It Felix, Jr., the ultra-modern first-person shooter game Hero's Duty and the candy-coated cart-racing game Sugar Rush.

Helping to differentiate these worlds from one another are unique cinematography, animation, effects and music. "Music is another way to set the stage and make these worlds completely different," said producer Clark Spencer.

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DepEd warns against con artist posing as DepEd Secretary

type='html'>The Department of Education warns the public against an impostor pretending to be Education Secretary Armin A. Luistro soliciting financial assistance for DepEd projects.

A man claiming that he is Secretary Luistro has asked some colleges and universities as well as private businesses for at least P10,000 in donation to be deposited to the account of his secretary, Ms. Ester Avilla at Landbank Batangas account # 0277166445 or via Cebuana Lhuillier c/o Ester C. Corpuz or Jaime Jacob.

The caller uses cellphone numbers 0926-7144527, 0926-7144543 and 0927-7110047.

Any similar incident of illegal solicitation should be disregarded or promptly reported to DepEd at phone number 6316033.

Liam Neeson VS Rade Sherbedgia in “TAKEN 2”

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“Taken 2” braces for a down-to-the-wire action sequence between two fathers, one exacting revenge and the other trying to keep his family alive. Liam Neeson reprises his role as Bryan Mills, a CIA operative with an unmatched set of skills who is pitted against Murad (Rade Sherbedgia) who in turn is hell-bent on taking down Mills and the rest of his family for the death of his son in Bryan’s hands.

“TAKEN 2” reunites Neeson with his co-stars Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace, who play Bryan's estranged wife and his precious daughter. “Bryan's a total superhero,” says Janssen, weighing in on what made audiences connect with the first film. “TAKEN really came at a time when people needed that in their lives, because it's about family and protecting your family. He's a very American hero.”

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GMA-7's Official Statement on "Haram" TV Series

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 HARAM is a story about the love of LUIS (Dingdong Dantes) a soldier who is of Christian faith for a Muslim girl, NADI (Kylie Padilla). Eventually, the soldier will find out that this love is "haram" (forbidden); this is the reason why Nadi's family is strictly against their friendship-much more their union.

But because Luis's love is true, he wants to prove that he only has good intentions for Nadi. This pushes him to convert to Islam, so that his love for Nadi would no longer be forbidden.

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Ewan McGregor, Co-Stars Discuss "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" (Opens Oct 10)

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 British actors Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas star in BBC Films' inspirational comedy “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” from Oscar-nominated director Lasse Halstrom (“Chocolat”).

The film is adapted for the screen by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Simon Beaufoy (“Slumdog Millionaire”) based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Paul Torday.

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NCCA, SM City Baliwag to host first Central Luzon Visual Arts Convention

type='html'>A gathering of artists, painters, art enthusiasts as well as heritage and cultural advocates is set for the First Central Luzon Visual Arts Convention happening on October 3 to 4, 2012 at SM City Baliwag.

The 2-day affair dubbed “Unang Daloy” is a pioneer project in the region organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Kapisanan ng mga Bahay-Saliksikan sa Bansa, Inc. (KABANSA) in partnership with SM City Baliwag and Bulacan State University’s Center for Bulacan Studies (BulSu CBS).

Its theme, Unang Daloy takes inspiration from Central Luzon’s headwaters with its rivers traversing through the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, Bataan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. With the common goal of enriching the country’s cultural heritage through arts, it signifies a symbolic unity among the artisans coming from various parts of the region.

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TJ Media/SoundMax 'TKR-355P HDD Karaoke' Launch in Palacio de Maynila

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Last September 21, 2012, TJ Media and SoundMax Media Marketing Corporationunveiled the latest addition to the growing TJ media brand, the TKR-355P. The event was held at the Palacio de Maynila in Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Present in the said event are Atty. Wilson C. Vinoya (CFO, SoundMax Media), Mr. Paul Camangian (President & CEO of SoundMax Media), Mr. Jae-Hwan Yoon (Chairman of TJ Media Corporation), Mr. Nick Jeong (General Manager, Philippine Operation).

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Tom Cruise's “ALL YOU NEED IS KILL” to Invade Theatres March 14, 2014

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 The upcoming epic sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt and based on the book All You Need is Kill, will open on March 14, 2014, from Warner Bros.

Pictures, Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. The announcement was made by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Adele to Sing Official Theme Song to Latest James Bond 007 Feature “SKYFALL”

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Pop sensation Adele will premiere her latest recording “Skyfall,” the official theme song to the upcoming 007 adventure of the same name, globally via her official site (www.Adele.tv) on Friday October 5th at 0:07 BST/London time (7:07pm EST on October 4th).

The track will be available to purchase as a download immediately after this premiere. The track is available for pre-order at iTunes (http://smarturl.it/AdeleSkyfall).

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AVIDA Towers Prime Taft

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Art meets life in the newest collaboration between Avida Land and Team Manila – a specially designed board-up for Avida Towers Prime Taft that reflects the vibrant atmosphere and lifestyle along Taft Avenue in Pasay City. Featuring lively and colorful hues of orange, blue, green in a kaleidoscope pattern, the board-up also contains images of dynamic living within the area – enjoying music, relaxation, shopping, and studying, among other activities.

Team Manila is a multi-disciplinary design studio known for their creativity and artistry as well as for their advocacy to inspire the best in young people through their bold, assertive, and nationalistic designs.

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DEPED: “If You Feel You're Being Bullied, Tell Your Parents Right Away”

type='html'>DEAR PARENTS,

Please tell your children that if they feel they're being bullied, they must tell you, their parents right away. Also they must report this matter to their teacher, guidance counselor, the school head, or the head of the Child Protection Committee of their school. It is likewise advisable that you make inquiries from your children's school about their compliance to DepEd Order No. 40 - The Child Protection Policy which includes the establishment of a Child Protection Committee and the creation of child protection programs in every school. Let's all work together to have a safe environment for our children!

Download DepEd Order No. 40, DepEd Child Protection Policy here: http://www.deped.gov.ph/cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/DO%20No.%2040,%20s.%202012.pdf

-- DepEd via Facebook