why you should not miss Musikal nAPO

It was an original musical production we've been waiting for. Robbie Guevara's first stint as a writer brought us to memory lane featuring the songs of APO Hiking Society and Eto Na! Musikal nAPO is something that will mesmerize and please your eyes and ears.

Practice your theater behavior because the songs will really take you singing along. Tap your feet and be ready to wiggle your hips with the famous OPM sound of the 70s and the bellbottoms and tight shirts and fun college get up. Talk about how our moms and dads lived during the times and I was giggling at how some things almost felt very familiar until the 80s.

📷by Leo Castillo

Musikal nAPO! is like a review of the life lessons that you'll agree on and made me miss the stuff that I had and experienced. Serg's Chocolate and Magnolia Ice Cream for example; how saying "P.I." (explicit) was taboo and someone will call you out for it. There are lots of values weaved in this musical like how each APO song is perfect for each scene. And you'll definitely say to yourself that you miss the old times and hope that you could time travel and experience them again.

Eto Na! Musikal nAPO! is a perfect production that will tackle about life as a child, a parent, a friend, a lover, a student and more so that any walks of life can easily relate to. It is also a celebration of the dynamic Filipino language and culture that will make people think and ask questions.

Catch Eto Na! Musikal nAPO! at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater this August. For tickets, call Ticketworld at 891-9999. #9WTMusikalnAPO

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The best things from the 70s relived in Eto na! Musikal nAPO!

It's good to hear stories from the people who lived from the 70s and 9 Works Theatrical will bring us to memory lane as they bring the music of the APO Hiking Society in the upcoming musical, Eto Na! Musikal nAPO this August.

cast of Eto Na! Musikal nAPO

Since this is a major throwback production, I've asked the the musical's creative team about what they miss in the 70s. Sab Jose thought that it was nice when people ought to really talk and meet each other even the absence of technology like how we do it today. Raul Montesa recalls that people were very active and they spend the time outside their homes and nobody gets sick. Director Robbie Guevara adds they would look for a place where they can chat as long as they want and play guitar and have a great time.

Hearing it from one of the APO Hiking Society trio, Mr. Jim Paredes relates that he misses men and women were gentlemen and ladies during the 70s: when seats are offered or help to someone that needs it and gain friends; when people got to talk about about ideas and ideals. Such values are slowly going down the drain and he believes that Eto Na! Musikal nAPO will help people to connect once again and be good to each other.

Eto Na! Musikal nAPO! tells the story of a group of friends in their college days who are joining a music contest and chronicles the things that would go in between. Friendships, relationships, studies and all that would make student life hard but bearable. Featuring the songs of APO Hiking Society, the musical promises to bring audiences, young and all, to sing-along to the tunes of Awit ng Barkada, Pumapatak na Naman ang Ulan, Di Na Natuto and more, and reminisce the period that many of us had.

Eto Na! Musikal nAPO! cast welcomes back actor Mark Bautista, GMA artist Rita Daniella, Jeff Flores, Peachy Atilano-Guevara, Sab Jose, and more.

Eto Na! Musikal nAPO is 9 Works Theatrical's offering on its 9th season and paves the way to 9WT's more of original Pinoy musicals. Runs from August 3-26, 2018 at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater. Directed by Robbie Guevara. Get your tickets at Ticketworld or call 891-9999.

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT movie review

Make time to watch Ethan Hunt's newest mission in Mission: Impossible Fallout in theaters starting tomorrow, July 25. Tom Cruise proves himself invincible in his latest death-defying stunts that you will have your mouths open as you munch your popcorn.

Don't miss any scene and make sure to pee before it starts playing. Each scene is as action-packed as the next so you cannot leave your seat. The return of Ethan and his IMF gang is more powered and I think Benji (Simon Pegg) will take a greater credit in this movie. The tactics and plans to take on the bad guys had leveled up and makes it greater than the original series.

The women of MI6 are also equipped with good fighting skills especially Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) that holds a secret to the mission. I had to look at IMDB about the other casts and surprised about Princess Margaret, Vanessa Kirby, as White Widow who showed her knife skills and maintained her composure and elegance in the movie. I almost didn't recognize her, really.

Fallout also gave very interesting twists like how Henry Cavill appeared primarily as an ally then turned out to be Hunt's enemy. He was one tough antagonist for Ethan and the plot twist is riveting.

Seeing Mission: Impossible Fallout in IMAX will be very exciting and also scary for the thrilling and explosive actions.

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WINNIE THE POOH and the gang in Christopher Robin posters!

See the one-sheet posters for our lovable friends from the Woods in Disney's "Christopher Robin" character posters.

The individual images include Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga with Roo and Tigger.

Christopher Robin’s best friend, WINNIE THE POOH (Jim Cummings), is a cuddly, slightly-worn teddy bear full of optimism whose tummy is often rumbly. Pooh delivers simple thoughts on life which turn out to be surprisingly profound.

Fearless, outgoing, energetic and incredibly self-assured, TIGGER (Jim Cummings) is an orange and black-striped tiger who often leaps before he looks.

EEYORE (Brad Garrett) is an old grey donkey with a melancholy—but endearing—disposition and a penchant for sarcasm. Eeyore tends to wallow in misery and proceeds through life with very low expectations, but he is loved by Christopher Robin and all his friends.

PIGLET (Nick Mohammed) is a petite, angst-ridden pig who is shy, soft-spoken and easily frightened.

A kind-hearted female kangaroo, KANGA (Sophie Okonedo) is mother to Roo and a warm and maternal figure to all the animals.

Disney’s “Christopher Robin” will be released in Philippine cinemas nationwide on August 1, 2018.

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First look on Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels in The Crown Season 3

Netlix has released the first look of Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels as Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones in the third season of Emmy Award winner series, The Crown.

Carter is taking over the role from Vanessa Kirby, who played the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, in seasons one and two. Daniels is taking on Armstrong-Jones, who was portrayed by Matthew Goode in the second season.

 

The Crown season 3 will start streaming only on Netflix in November 2019.

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Looking for a peaceful and affordable community?

Sawang-sawa ka na ba sa set up ng mga chismosang kapitbahay at magulong komunidad? E nagtitipid ka ba para makabili ng bahay at lupa?

Kung hanap mo ay malilipatan na tahimik at masaya ang pakikitungo ng mga kapitbahay, bakit hindi mo itry ang Bella Vita Homes? Siguradong may matibay na seguridad dito at ang mga kapitbahay ay may pagkakaisa.

Kung hanap mo ay family bonding, kayang kaya yan sa kanilang community playground at pwede rin silang makipaglaro sa mga friendly kapitbahay. Perfect sa magandang panahon ang basketball court at nakakapag-exercise pa sila around the happy community  kung trip naman nilang mag jogging.

Community Playground

Friendly neighbors sa basketball court

May mga livelihood programs din ang homeowners association na makakatulong sa pagpapaganda ng income ng bawat homeowner.

Sa murang halaga na P 1,800 kada buwan, kaya mo nang maka-afford ng bahay at lupa sa Bella Vita Homes. Mas mura pa ito kesa sa phone line mo na may bagong phone unit at mas mura pa sa tubig at kuryente combined. Worth it ang investment dahil alam mo naman na hindi nagde-depreciate ang bahay at lupa. At alam mo bang kapag nag-invest ka dito e masasabi mong meron kang property sa Ayala? Ang Bella Vita Homes kasi ay isang socialized housing developed by BellaVita Land Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI). It offers quality homes in the country’s social enterprise communities, allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable living experience – from the house designs to the village features; one will get a sense of how living and livelihood may be seamlessly integrated.

Pumili lang sa 3 models ng bahay na sakto sa iyong pamilya: Gemelli, Polli End at Polli Inner.

Poli Inner
Floor Area: 22sqm
Lot Are: 36sqm
Price : Php450,000
Reservation fee: Php3,500

Poli End
Floor Area: 23sqm
Lot Area: 50sqm
Price: Php650,000 – Php900,000
Reservation fee: Php5,000

Gemelli
Floor area: 24sqm
Lot area: 60sqm
Price: Php900,000 – Php1,200,000
Reservation fee: Php5,000

Kung gusto mo nasa sentro ka ng community, e piliin mo ang Gemelli. Nakapaligid ang units nun sa playground at Club House na pwede mo ring i-rent pag gusto mo magpa-event. A great opportunity to conduct a business dahil laging may tao sa lugar.

Mag-apply lang sa Property Management Office (PMO) kung gusto mo magtayo ng business. They maintain the safety of the community while protecting your business as well. So win-win ang relationship nyo sa community at sa bulsa.

Kung gusto mo naman medyo private, pwedeng pwede ang Polli Units. Polli Inner at Polli End na #SaktoSayo and can fit a family of 4 or pwede kang kumuha ng both Polli End at Polli Inner units para sa mas malaking pamilya. Favorite ko yung pwede mong i-customize yung units at magpalagay ng loft for bed space. Actually kayang-kaya yan sa PMO kung may mga bagay na gusto kang i-construct. Maganda rin for a garden space for your green thumb.

Maraming locations ang Bella Vita Homes na sakto para sayo at sa pamilya:
Tayabas, Quezon,
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Capas, Tarlac
Pililla, Rizal
Porac, Pampanga
General Trias, Cavite
Lipa, Batangas
Lian, Batangas
Rosario, Batangas
Alaminos, Laguna
San Pablo, Laguna
Pila, Laguna
Naga, Bicol (Coming Soon)
Iloilo
Cagayan De Oro

Sa Bella Vita, sakto sa lokasyon, sakto sa taste mo, sakto sa family safety, at sakto sa bulsa! Kaya sakto to sa pamilyang Pilipino, sakto sayo at sakto sa gusto mo!

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BOOK CLUB movie review

The hottest "tita" movie this summer, Reality Entertainment brings Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen in taking to us to life adventures and connect it to Fifty Shades of Grey in Book Club.

It would look very funny as how people nearing their seniors "explore" on their "needs." And you will not expect how they put Fifty Shades in to a cleaner light and giving you life lessons. A cute and inspiring treatment that you would wish that you would hold on to friendships for more than 20+ years and still have something new to experience and talk about. Book Club tells us that we should live our lives individually and there are no wrongs nor rights in making choices, but lessons.

Candice Bergen as Judge Sharon is the life of the show, putting all career-driven women and men that would spark hope to failed relationships and learn from the younger ones. Jane Fonda teaches us that there will be a time that we will be tired moving on and get back to our first love. Mary Steenburgen adding spice to her married life would be the funniest and Diane Keaton is the luckiest of them all that there might be something out there that will bring the best in us.

Take your friends, young or old, and give them quite a lesson that old school and tech can go well together but most importantly, it connects us all. Book Club opens May 30 in cinemas.

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