A lot of it just has to do with luck

Feb 02, 12 A lot of it just has to do with luck

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“A lot of it just has to do with luck, serendipity.” Emanuel Ax Yesterday, HBO asia launched its new original series Luck that premieres February 20 at 10 PM. Media was treated to the pilot episode starring Oscar® winner Dustin Hoffman and Oscar® nominee Nick Nolte. I am not into gambling or horse racing so the terms...

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Mama Mia! in Manila

Jan 25, 12 Mama Mia! in Manila

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Yes I am one of over 50 million people all around the world who have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA such a hit! It is (to me) the ultimate feel-good show. Cast members of the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” will deliver a “great” performance every single night of its four-week run...

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There be dragons: on friendship, love and forgiveness

Nov 12, 11 There be dragons: on friendship, love and forgiveness

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When I was a little girl, I loved reading books about saints. It must have been their courage and faith which struck me the most. There was even a time I imagined the Virgin Mother Mary to appear in front of me. Sitting on a rock at the back of our house, I prayed, clutching on to the rosary beads and waited for the Blessed Mother...

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The Sound of Music, a classic family musical

Oct 14, 11 The Sound of Music, a classic family musical

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“The hills are alive with the sound of music…” is so much a part of my childhood memories ever since I first saw the “Sound of Music” movie in 1966. I was nine years old watching a movie for the first time. The movie fascinated me simply because I came from a family of 7 siblings where music played a...

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Priest the 3D Movie, a struggle between good and evil

May 15, 11 Priest the 3D Movie, a struggle between good and evil

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Spoiler Alert …. Most weekends, my husband and I watch the movies. Today, he felt like watching “Priest” and he says it is a movie about a priest who is for the RH Bill. I knew he was kidding “Aww really?” I quickly searched for a synopsis. Apparently, the movie is an adaptation of a Tokyopop graphic...

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Now I know why “Rosario” did not win Best Picture

Jan 01, 11 Now I know why “Rosario” did not win Best Picture

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I watched both “Ang Tanging Ina Mo: Last Na ‘To!” and “Rosario”. The only reason I watched “Ang Tanging Ina” is because it won Best Picture in the recent Metro Manila Film Festival. Ai Ai delas Alas won Best Actress award and Ang Tanging Ina Mo, O Last na ‘To won Best Picture over Graded A...

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Lessons learned from Social Network: The Facebook Movie

Oct 20, 10 Lessons learned from Social Network: The Facebook Movie

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“A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.” Sean Parker, Founding President of Facebook I first came to know about Facebook around May 2004. I was browsing through my daughter’s message board looking for the latest web trends. I clearly remember the post from my daughter’s friend...

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Cat lovers watch the musical, Cats

Aug 12, 10 Cat lovers watch the musical, Cats

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When Concertus, the local producer of Cats sent two complimentary tickets to the musical “Cats: Now and Forever” , I knew there was no more excuse not to watch the show. They had invited me to the press conference but I was busy finishing an ebook at that time. Anyway, I thought of buying two more tickets for my...

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Entertainment breaks with my PLDT MyDSL broadband connection

Do you know that when I just want to relax, I watch funny or entertaining youtube videos? It takes my mind off work, gives me a lot of laughter to just be and let worries go away for the moment. Even just the expectation of a mirthful laughter involved in watching funny videos has some very surprising and significant...

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Clubbing 101 for a clueless, hip mom

It’s been a trend over the last few years, but it’s just getting bigger and bigger. It’s the clubbing, party-going crowd, and it gives people an excuse to dress up how they normally wouldn’t. Shari...

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Black Eyed Peas Concert in Singapore

Sep 27, 09 Black Eyed Peas Concert in Singapore

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I am right now in Singapore for the Philippine Department Tourism (DOT) “” Take Me to the Philippines Campaign ” , a Collaboration between DOT and Black Eyed Peas Filipino Member Apl.de.ap The rains were already strong at 5:00 AM on my way to the airport. Upon arriving in Singapore, I heard my home’s first...

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Charice Performs Note to God at The Oprah Show

May 19, 09 Charice Performs Note to God at The Oprah Show

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If I wrote a note to God I’d say please help us find our way End all the bitterness, put some tenderness in our hearts Youtube Video Link of Charice’s Note To God or view a clearer and larger video at the oprah.com media player. Take note: Charice’s first international debut single, “Note To God” is...

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