The 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival

A blog about Manila is not complete without posting the fabulous Metro Manila Film Festival which is on it’s 37th year now.

A few years back a good friend neighbor used to drag us to Roxas Boulevard to watch the Parade of Stars. I’m not much of a showbiz person but I support anything that promote the Filipino talents, and I have always been amazed on how the floats of each participating movie is exhibited. It is a great experience seeing how the float designs improved each year both in artistry and technology. This year I am lucky to catch some floats being set-up just before they are lined-up for the Parade of the Stars.

finishing touches for "Ang Panday 2" float

more flowers for "My House Husband" float

Here are the film entries for this year’s MMFF:

Ang Panday 2
Cast: Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Philip Salvador, Eddie Garcia
Genre: Fantasy/Action /Adventure
Producer: GMA Films
Director: Mac Alejandre
Writer: RJ Nueva

Enteng ng Ina Mo
Cast: Vic Sotto, Ai Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo, Bing Loyzaga, Aiza Seguerra, Amy Perez, Oyo Sotto, Jose Manalo
Genre: Fantasy/Action /Adventure
Producer: Star Cinema/M-Zet Films/APT Entertainment/Octo Arts Films
Director: Tony Reyes
Writer: RJ Nueva

Manila Kingpin : The Asiong Salonga Story
Cast: George Estregan Jr., Carla Abellana, Valerie Concepcion, Philip Salvador, Baron Geisler, Ping Medina
Genre: Action
Producer: Viva Communicatons, Inc. / Scenema Concept Int’l.
Director: Tikoy Aquiluz
Writer: Roy Iglesias and Rey Ventura

My HouseHusband (Ikaw Na!)
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Eugene Domingo
Genre: Comedy / Action
Producer: Octo Arts Films
Director: Jose Javier Reyes
Writer: Jose Javier Reyes, Mel del Rosario

Segunda Mano
Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban
Genre : Horror
Producer: Star Cinema/MJM Production/Agosto Dos Pixtures
Director: Joyce Bernal
Writer: Joel Mercado

Shake Rattle & Roll 13
Cast :
“Rain, Rain Go Away”: Eugene Domingo, Jay Manalo, Edgar Allan Guzman, Boots Anson Roa
“Tamawo”: Zanjoe Marudo, Maricar Reyes, Bugoy Cariño, Celia Rodriguez and introducing Ervic Vijandre
“Parola”: Kathryn Bernardo, Louise de los Reyes, Sam Concepcion, Hiro Magalona, Dimples Romana, Ina Raymundo, Ara Mina
Genre : Horror
Producer : Regal Entertainment Inc./Regal Multimedia, Inc.
Director : Chris Martinez, Jerrold Tarog, Richard Somes

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Cast : Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Ronaldo Valdez, Agot Isidro, Jericho Rosales, Lovi Poe, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Eula Caballero.
Genre : Drama
Producer : Regal Erntertainment, Inc.
Director /Writer : Jun Lana

These movies will be shown in Philippine theaters starting December 25, 2011 and will have a two week run. During this period not a single foreign film can be shown in any movie house in the country. The culmination of the 37th MMFF event is during the awards night dubbed as “Gabi ng Parangal” on December 28, 2011 at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theaters.

Here are some more photos on my MMFF 2011 adventures. Smile

2011 MMFF Parade of Stars

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Missionaries of Charity Home of Joy for the Sick Children

“this place will break your heart, will make you cry, will make you want to reach out, and will make you feel grateful & thankful, all at the same time…” They are located at: 1030 Tayuman Street, Tondo, Manila. Their telephone number is (+632) 255-0832 and the contact person is Sister Anselm. I wrote that caption in this same season last year, my first time to visit a place called “Missionaries of Charity Home of Joy for the Sick Children”. I was with a group of friends along with our respective families. I could never be thankful enough to our friend Rupert and his family for leading us to this place. It was not my first time to do a charity visit to an orphanage and I sort of wonder why we were “brief” that this is for special children. I only realized what that briefing is about when I see for myself how “special” these children are. I apologize if this may not sound good to some, but the sight of the sick children is heartbreaking. I tried to look tough and not to

Go Kart at SM Mall of Asia Amusement Complex

I’m doing my usual morning run at the SM Mall of Asia bay side when I spotted this area. It kind of caught me by surprise seeing this area as colorful and lively because I remember during my last run, this area is used to be surrounded with iron sheets coverings, the same thing when there’s something being constructed inside the coverings. And then I remembered that I had a short break from my morning run. It seems like this activity is launched while I was on short break from my morning run. As usual, every time I see something new that looks exciting, I am excited to share the info to you all. So for those who are into cars and driving, this one’s for you! “Go Kart” ! It is located along the breakwaters of Manila Bay at the SM Mall of Asia Amusement Complex just right after the The Giant Ferris Wheel/The MOA Eye . Locational Photo The fee and basic rules Fun and Safety Rules are properly posted in the area but to give you some advance info on what to wear

10 Sunglasses from Firmoo Optical Store for Giveaway

We all enjoyed my previous guessing game fun here even without prices at stake and I really thank you all for that! You are all truly awesome. Now it's time to move to another level of fun and this time there will be prices at stake! Welcome to my first ever giveaway hosting, please join the fun and excitement! Summer or not we definitely need that daily eye protection. I’m sure everyone is continuously looking for that comfortable, fashionable but affordable pair of sunglasses. You need not look further because right here is your chance to win one perfect pair of sunglasses that you are looking for! The world’s most popular online eyeglass store, Firmoo.com together with my two blogs, Balut Manila and Run! and Keep on Running is giving away TEN (10) eyeglasses! Yep you read it right TEN it is! Before we go to the mechanic details let me give you a gist as to where your prices will be coming from. My awesome sponsor, Firmoo.com is the emerging global online optic

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