Kuh Ledesma and her Black Saturday 2024 Encore

Experience a spiritual journey this Black Saturday as Kuh brings back her birthday show last week for an encore performance on March 30 at Hacienda Isabella . Enjoy an evening of soulful melodies and good vibes, as we celebrate life, love, and God's amazing love.


3:16 Songs and stories on March 30 is unforgettable experience that will touch your heart and nourish your soul.
Stay overnight and allow the serenity of the evening rejuvenate your spirits in Hacienda's tranquil surroundings. Indulge in a sumptuous Black Saturday dinner, followed by a hearty Easter breakfast to start your day. Let this Holy Week weekend be a celebration of God's love and a journey of inner peace and reflection.
Let the songs and stories uplift your spirit and elevate your soul.

For more details please call 0960 885 0288 and 09202868895

“Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” Win Big at Inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night

 “Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” bagged the coveted Pinakapanalong Pelikula awards in the full-length and short film categories respectively at the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night. Held on March 16 at the Gateway Cineplex 18, it was an emotional night as both established names as well as young up-and-comers received recognition for their exceptional efforts.

In the full-length category, Kurt Soberano’s debut feature “Under a Piaya Moon” left the biggest impact as it bagged six awards including the coveted Panalong Aktor and Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. Close behind was Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s “Pushcart Tales” which left with four awards including Panalong

Direktor and Panalong Karangalan Mula sa Mga Hurado. Meanwhile among the student shorts, Ronjay-C Mendiola’s “Last Shift” achieved the most accolades, winning five awards through the night including Panalong Aktor and Panalong Pangalawang Aktor. Diezelle C. Masilungan’s “Kung Nag-aatubili” also impressed with a total of four awards including Panalong Direktor and a tie for Panalong Pangalawang Aktor.

Award winners were selected by an esteemed jury of judges. Victor Villanueva, Emmanuel dela Cruz, Lito Zulueta, served as the jury for the short film category while Jeffery Jeturian, Mae Cruz-Alviar, and June Kim served for the full-length category.

Festival directors Ivy Hayagan-Piedad and Chris Cahilig alongside Republic Creative’s Lyle Gonzales served on both juries.

Representatives from festival partners MTRCB and Mowelfund were also in attendance to award special prizes to exceptional film entries.

“Smokey Journey,” “Tiil ni Lola,” and “Kung Nag-aatubili” received first, second, and third prize respectively in the MTRCB Responsableng Paglikha short-film category, while “Under a Piaya Moon” took home the award in the full-length category. Mowelfund also gave out special citations for “Ka Benjie” in the short film category and “Under a Piaya Moon” in the full-length category. They also gave away scholarships to ten of the most promising student filmmakers to participate in the festival. Screenings of the festival films will also have an extended run at Gateway 2 Cinemas starting on March 20, Wednesday.

The full list of award winners is as follows:

PINAKAPANALONG PELIKULA

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: “Last Shift”

ALWAYS PANALO FILM

Full-length: “A Lab Story”

Short Film: “Smokey Journey”

PANALONG DIREKTOR

Full-length: Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Dizelle C. Masilungan, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

PANALONG AKTRES

Full-length: Shamaine Buencamino, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Jade Mary Cornelia, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

PANALONG AKTOR

Full-length: Carlos Siguion-Reyna, “Pushcart Tales,” and Jeff

Moses, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Jules Azaula, “Last Shift,” and Cristmer Valencia,

“May Kulay Rosas Ba sa Bahaghari?”

PANALONG KARANGALAN MULA SA MGA HURADO

Full-length: “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

PANALO SA MGA MANONOOD

Full-length: “A Lab Story”

Short Film: “Saan Ako Pinaglihi?”

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTRES

Full-length: Nicole Omillo, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Maila Rediang, “Repeater si Peter”

PANALONG PANGALAWANG AKTOR

Full-length: Joel Torre, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Vince Macapobre, “Last Shift,” and Aiskhylos

Akiyama, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

PANALONG KWENTO

Full-length: Raynier F. Brizuela, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Ronjay-C Mendiola, “Last Shift”

MOWELFUND SPECIAL CITATION

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: “Ka Benjie”

MOWELFUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Kent Michael Cadungog, “Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366”

Jenievive B. Adame, “Smokey Journey”

Daniel Gil, “Distansya”

John Llever Sucaldito, “Tambal nga Sabaw”

Reutsche Colle Rigurosa Lima, “Till ni Lola”

Alexa Moneii Agaloos, “Ka Benjie”

John Pistol L. Carmen, “Repeater si Peter”)

Dizelle C. Masilungan, “Kung Nag-aatubill”)

Joshua Andrey A. Doce, “I Am Mutya and I Thank You!”

Marian Jayce R. Tiongzon, “May Kulay Rosas Ba Sa Bahaghari?”

MTRCB RESPONSABLENG PAGLIKHA

Full-length: “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film

1st Place: “Smokey Journey”

2nd Place: “Tiil ni Lola”

3rd Place: "Kung Nag-aatubili”

PANALO SA CINEMATOGRAPHY

Full-length: Nathan Bringuer, “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Anton Acosta, “Kung Nag-aatubili”

PANALO SA PRODUCTION DESIGN

Full-Length: Kurt Soberano and Jed Sicangco, “Under a Piaya

Moon”

Short Film: Mikaela Ganaden, “Remedy Soup”

PANALONG AWITIN

Full-length: “Mahal Kita” by VJ Mendoza, “Road to Happy”

Short Film: “Balik” by Dixzie Dione Cruel, “Tiil ni Lola”

PANALONG ENSEMBLE

Full-length: “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: “Smokey Journey”

PANALO SA MUSICAL SCORING

Full-length: Owa Marquez, “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: Bernie del Carmen, “Smokey Journey”

PANALO SA EDITING

Full-length: Kurt Soberano and Rodney Jarder Jr., “Under a Piaya Moon”

Short Film: Reutsche Colle Lima, Nyle Justin Bacolod, and Elj Seth Tababa, “Tiil ni Lola”

PANALO SA SOUND DESIGN

Full-length: Nioki Aquino, “Pushcart Tales”

Short Film: Kzee Flores, “May Kulay Rosas Ba sa Bahaghari?”

PANALO SA FILM POSTER

Full-length: “Boys at the Back”

Short Film: “Last Shift”

Jerald Napoles and Nicco Manalo, Mananakot at Magpapatawa sa Pagpag 24/7

Sina Jerald Napoles at Nicco Manalo ang BFFs at comedic duo na bibida at aabangan sa pinakabagong horror-comedy movie ng Viva Films – Pagpag 24/7, in cinemas this March 20, 2024  

Ito ay tungkol sa matalik na pagkakaibigan na binuo ng matibay na samahan, at kung paano nila kakayaning lampasan ang kahit na ano, kahit pa ang pagharap sa mga nakakatakot na multo. 

 

Mula sa direksyon ng up-and-coming director na si JR Reyes, ang PAGPAG 24/7 ay hango sa isang pamahiin ng mga Pinoy na “Pagpag.” Isang paniniwala na kapag galing ka sa isang lamay, kailangan mo muna magpunta sa ibang lugar at hindi diretsong umuwi sa bahay. Sa paggawa nito pinaniniwalaan na malilito ang espiritu na sumusunod sayo at hindi ka na nito masusunduan pabalik ng bahay. Kadalasang nagpapagpag ang mga tao sa mga 24-hour fast food places at mga convenience store dahil ito ang mga lugar na bukas kahit na alanganing oras o madaling araw. 

Sina Mitoy (Jerald Napoles) at Boying (Nicco Manalo) ay mag best friends na magkaiba ang ugali. Si Mitoy ay matino, masunurin, at mabait, samantalang si Boying ay ang matigas ang ulo na gagawin ang kahit na anong gusto. Kahit na malaki ang pagkakaiba, madalas magkasundo ang magkakabata at alam nila na lagi silang nandyan para sa isa’t isa. Pero lahat ‘yon ay magbabago nang mahuli si Mitoy at Boying na nagnanakaw sa isang convenience store, si Mitoy lang ang madadampot at makukulong, kahit na si Boying ang nagpasimuno ng plano. 

Magkakalayo ang loob ng dating magkaibigan, at si Boying ang sisisihin ni Mitoy sa lahat ng mga kamalasang dinanas niya. Muli silang magtatagpo nang makalaya si Mitoy at naging magkatrabaho sa isang punerarya. Ikagugulat din ng lahat na para bang nagkapalit na ng ugali ang dalawa, si Mitoy na ngayon ang maraming alam na kalokohan, habang si Boying naman ay nagpapakatino na sa buhay. 

Sa isang gabing hindi inaasahan, matatagpuan na lang nina Mitoy, Boying, at ilang mga minalas na tao na hindi sila makalabas sa isang convenience store, ang parehas na lugar na nagdulot noon ng matinding bangungot sa buhay nina Mitoy at Boying. At kahit na bago at moderno na ang itsura ng tindahan, nasa loob pa rin nito ang mga multo ng nakaraan at iba pang mga kaluluwang ligaw na gustong maghiganti at naghihintay lamang sa susunod nilang biktima. 

Kasamang bibida nina Jerald Napoles at Nicco Manalo sa pelikula sina Wilbert Ross, na gaganap bilang Jimboy, isa sa mga kaluluwang pinagpag sa convenience store, si Nikko Natividad naman ay gaganap na Pio, isa sa mga customers na natrap sa loob ng tindahan, at si Danita Paner bilang Leah, kasama ni Pio na hindi rin makalabas, long time crush rin ni Mitoy. Makakasama rin nila sina Dindo Arroyo bilang ang mapagmalupit na si Mang Kanor, sina Janet Dancalan, Butchoy Ubaldo, Cherry Malvar, at Jyra De Guzman. 

Sabay-sabay tayong tumawa, matakot, at sama-samang magpagpag. PAGPAG 24/7 - in cinemas nationwide ngayong March 20, 2024.

ONE MORE CHANCE, THE MUSICAL ADDS MORE SHOWS DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) has just announced that more shows for One More Chance, The Musical will be available starting March 7 via TicketWorld, due to overwhelming demand.

PETA has added more shows and after tickets sold out months before the show opened.

One More Chance, The Musical, will now run from the 12th of April to the 30th of June at the PETA-Phinma Theater in New Manila, Quezon City, instead of the initial closing date of June 16, 2024. 

Tickets for the feverishly anticipated show were made available via TicketWorld early February during the exclusive pre-sale for Metrobank, PETA’s co-presenter and official bank partner. 

Close to 1,800 tickets were sold in the first hour alone, and by the end of the three-day pre-sale, more than half of the tickets of the 50-show run were gone in an instant. 

“We are thankful and extremely grateful for the unprecedented ticket turn-out and box-office surge. Maribel Legarda, One More Chance, The Musical director and PETA artistic director enthused. 

“The local theater industry is rising and seeing an economic boom,” she adds.

“We’ve chosen to put together two Pinoy icons, One More Chance and Ben&Ben to tap and develop new audiences outside of the regular mainstream musical theatergoers,” Legarda said, adding that the overwhelming reaction of the public shows the strength of this collaboration of a lifetime.

About One More Chance, The Musical

One More Chance, The Musical is based on the motion picture One More Chance (2007) produced by ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.

PETA’s musical adaptation not only brings the iconic love story of Popoy and Basha to life but also creates a more nuanced and expanded experience for audiences, thanks to Ben&Ben's captivating and emotionally charged songs. The musical includes the band’s smash hits Kathang Isip, Araw-Araw, Leaves, to name a few.

Audiences can expect a richer version that examines various lessons and themes from the vantage point of today’s generation, nearly two decades since the film’s premiere. 

“We brought depth to how we view the self in relationships, the choices that we make, and how these reverberate to our social circles, our family, friends, and society in general,” One More Chance, The Musical playwright Michelle Ngu-Nario said, adding that it will also immerse in raging issues such as mental health.

The musical features an impeccable cast led by Sam Concepcion and CJ Navato who will play Popoy, together with Anna Luna and Nicole Omillo as Basha. They are joined by Kiara Takahashi and Sheena Belarmino as Tricia, Jef Flores and Jay Gonzaga as Mark. The musical will also feature Poppert Bernadas and Paji Arceo as Kenneth, Ada Tayao and Rica Laguardia as Krizzy, Via Antonio  and Dippy Arceo as Anj, Jon Abella as JP, and Johnnie Moran as Chinno. The cast also includes budding and veteran theater artists: Chez Cuenca, Coleen Paz, JC Galano, Matthew Barbers, Neomi Gonzales, Carla Guevara Laforteza, Raul Montesa, Floyd Tena, and Hazel Maranan.

One More Chance, The Musical is written by Michelle Ngu-Nario, directed by Maribel Legarda, assistant direction and dramaturgy by J-mee Katanyag, musical direction and sound design by Myke Salomon, choreography by Michael Barry Que, set design by Ohm David, costume design by Carlo Pagunaling, lighting design by David Esguerra, projection design by Bene Manaois.

The musical is presented by PETA together with Metrobank and Robinsons Malls.

For more information, follow PETA's social media accounts at @petatheater (Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok). For partnerships, contact PETA’s Marketing and Public Relations Office at 0917-5765400 or petatheater@gmail.com.

From Past to Present: Post-Credit Footage Reveals Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 to Unfold in Contemporary Seoul

 Watch HERE.

Gyeongseong Creature returns with an enthralling second season, extending its narrative from the tumultuous spring of 1945 to the bustling streets of 2024 Seoul. This continuation, set against the backdrop of monstrous creations born from human greed, further entwines the fates of Jang Tae-sang and Yoon Chae-ok.

Season 2 takes a dramatic leap through time, as revealed in the intriguing post-credit footage of Season 1. In this pivotal scene, a character called “Ho-jae”, bearing a striking resemblance to Jang Tae-sang, turns to reveal a mysterious scar, igniting a flurry of questions about his identity and the scar’s origin. This moment is a gateway to the series’ time travel element, transitioning the setting to Seoul of 2024. The released stills amplify the mystery, capturing Chae-ok at a critical juncture and suggesting a season brimming with enigmatic events and connections. Director Chung Dong-yoon shares his vision for this new chapter, stating, “Season 2 presents a story with a completely different charm. The change in space and time period will provide a clear distinction, offering an expanded universe feel.”

Season 1 captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of period drama and fantastical elements, earning high praise from international media. CNN hailed it as “[it] deserves to be a monster hit,” while TIME magazine noted, “it is also about the world we live in today.” Just 3 days after release, Season 1 gained a spot in the Global TOP 10(Non-English) to rise up to the third place and appear in the TOP 10 list of 69 countries across the globe including Brazil, Japan, Singapore, France, and Australia.

The suspense around the series is further fueled by the cliffhanger from Season 1’s finale and the anticipation of how the characters’ narratives will evolve. Actors, including Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, have hinted at the deeper character developments and emotional depth of the upcoming season, continuing its legacy as a global sensation and delving into the mysteries of time travel and destiny.

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix, is all poised to reveal a larger, more dynamic story.

'A Glimpse of Forever' Gives Fantasy Dates Via Virtual Reality

From Viva Films and Director Jason Paul Laxamana, the makers of “Expensive Candy”, “100 Tula

Para Kay Stella”, and “Just a Stranger”, come a romance-drama with an element of sci-fi movie,

“A Glimpse of Forever”, starring Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Glenda, Diego Loyzaga as Kokoy

“The Boy Next Door”, and Jerome Ponce as Dante.

Frustrated with her fiancé, Glenda tries to find companionship and cheer from a virtual dating

studio called ForeVR. She is presented with four types of virtual guys that she can choose to

date through Virtual Reality (VR): the Bad Boy, the Rich Guy, the Gigolo, and the Worker. To the

surprise of the staff, she picks the one that’s been removed from the choices due to low interest

from clients – The Boy Next Door.

When Kokoy aka “The Boy Next Door” appears before Glenda, his demeanor offended her.

Instead of being charming and likeable, this virtual guy is a bit too straightforward for comfort.

Luckily, he is able to redeem himself. Soon, he becomes the best friend that Glenda needs.

Dante is the guy behind The Boy Next Door character. A failed theater actor who suffers from

severe social anxiety, he finds work in ForeVR as a Motion Capture Actor, providing real-time

voice and movement for the virtual guy whom clients date. Because his face is never seen by

clients, Dante is able to show his exceptional acting skills and becomes the top motion capture

actor in ForeVR.

As Dante gets to know Glenda, he starts to fall for her. Glenda also can’t deny their connection,

but can this cross over to the real world? Motion capture actors are not allowed to reveal their

identities to ForeVR clients, and despite all the conflicts, Glenda is still very much in a

relationship.

ForeVR may be a safe haven for Glenda and Dante, but they can’t stay there forever. Each has

personal issues to sort out. When they do, will they have a forever kind of love beyond ForeVR?

The three lead stars have all been recognized for their acting skills. Jasmine Curtis-Smith has

won 10 awards in the last 10 years. This includes the Best Supporting Actress award at the

2018 FAP Awards and 2017 MMFF Awards for “Siargao”, Best Supporting Actress at the 2013

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, and 2014 Breakthrough Performance by an Actress for

“Transit” at the Golden Screen Awards.

Diego Loyzaga was nominated for Best Actor at the 2023 Famas Awards for his performance in

“Greed”, while Jerome Ponce was nominated for Best Actor at the 2022 Famas Awards and 2023

FAP Awards for “Katips”.

See how authentic they portray their characters in “A Glimpse of Forever”. Opens in cinemas

nationwide on March 6, 2024.

Metrobank offers ‘One More Chance, The Musical’ Exclusive Pre-sale Tickets

 If you are a Metrobank Credit Cardholder, you could be one of the first to purchase tickets to PETA’s buzzworthy show, “One More Chance, the Musical." 

Manila, Philippines — Get ready to feel all the feels again! PETA’s “One More Chance, the Musical,” an adaptation of Star Cinema’s cult classic movie featuring the songs of the country’s most sought-after nine-piece band, Ben&Ben, is opening ticket sales next month.

Excitement is building up fast for “One More Chance, The Musical” as theater fans eagerly wait for the opening of ticket sales. Buyers are already flexing their muscles, getting ready to grab hold of tickets as soon as they drop!

Metrobank, co-presenter and official pre-sale partner of the musical brings an exclusive pre-sale treat for their credit cardholders as they get first access to the tickets from February 6–8, 2024, via TicketWorld.com.ph.

“One More Chance, The Musical” has already made waves, breaking headlines and trending on social media, since its epic announcement with Ben&Ben’s surprise appearance after the curtain call of "Walang Aray" in October.

PETA is already anticipating a huge influx of ticket sales based on the raves and overwhelmingly positive reactions of audiences.

“We are absolutely thrilled to finally open the ticket sales to the public. There’s been a huge outpour of support and clamor for tickets since our announcement last year. We are grateful and proud to be able to produce another Filipino theater production that showcases the best of theater, music, and film," shares PETA Executive Director Beng Cabangon. 

 “We are also happy to welcome our partner, Metrobank, a company whose mission includes fostering Filipino artistry and creative excellence. Together, we hope we can help build and expand the growing theater audience and draw more appreciation for theater and the arts! "Cabangon enthused.

“Our collaboration with PETA for One More Chance, The Musical is one of the many ways we want to show our support to the local art and theater scene,” said Gail Male, SVP and Head of Credit Cards, Personal Loans and Digital Channels Group at Metrobank. “With this initiative, we’re encouraging our customers to take part in uplifting and celebrating vibrant and world-class Filipino talent."

To join the pre-sale, Metrobank credit cardholders must enter the first six digits of their card as the passcode. Each cardholder can enjoy a maximum of four (4) tickets per transaction.

Non-card holders can still apply and enjoy this exclusive promo by going to any Metrobank branch and applying for a credit card before the pre-sale. 

Ticket Prices

PETA’s intimate Blackbox, the PETA-Phinma Theater, offers up-close seating of 400 seats per show. Tickets prices are: P3000 for VIP, P2500 for Orchestra and Balcony Center, P2200 for Orchestra Side, and P1500 for Balcony Side seats.

About One More Chance

“One More Chance, the Musical,” which tells the story of longtime couple Popoy and Basha, is an adaptation of Star Cinema’s “One More Chance,” starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo.

PETA’s musical adaptation not only brings the iconic love story to life but also creates a more nuanced and expanded experience for audiences, thanks to Ben&Ben's poetic, emotionally charged, and LSS-inducing songs. The musical includes the band’s smash hits “Kathang Isip,” “Araw-Araw,” “Leaves,” and “Paninidigan Kita,” to name a few.

The show is slated to have a total of 50 shows at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City, from April 12–June 16, 2024.

For more information, follow PETA's social media accounts at @petatheater (Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok). For corporate partnerships, contact PETA’s Marketing and Public Relations Office at 0917-5765400 or petatheater@gmail.com.