When my sister and I  saw the Alice In Wonderland poster we wished we could watch the premiere for her birthday (Feb. 27). Its been a year since she suffered a stroke and it was a miracle she recovered very well. We have been through a lot  since our parents left us so I think that speaks for how protective we are of each other. We bond as much as we can together with our mafia-esque family and sometimes she accompanies me to events, movie reviews, etc. Well wishes do come true and this one came straight from SM Cinemas via e-mail (dated Feb. 22)!

We actually got hold of these tickets on her birthday at SM Cinemas Alice In Wonderland Pocket Event ..but wait there’s more. We were meaning to watch Avatar on IMAX this time when Ms. Sharon led us to a special Avatar screening right after she handed our Alice In Wonderland tickets. Imagine the double surprise and pure joy!

*Thank you again SM Cinemas, Ms. Sharon and Walt Disney Pictures, Philippines

*Alice in Wonderland: Showing at all SM Digital Theaters and IMAX North Edsa

Be part of the 5,000 women who will join hands to claim their rights as promulgated by the Magna Carta for Women’s Rights.

Attend the Walk for Women’s Rights on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Fort Bonifacio Global City. The event will start by 5am followed by series of talks about Women’s Rights, Business ideas, Health, Beauty and Wellness.

*For more information please click on:

http://www.ncrfw.gov.ph/index.php/event-womens-month-2010

http://www.sophilippines.org/

Intellectual disability is the largest single life-long handicap existing in the Philippines today, affecting 3-7% of the population. More than 30,000 are born annually with the condition, and each passing year sees a rise in this figure. Each one of these special individuals needs the same care, attention and opportunity to be treated with respect and understanding as everyone else – because in the end, we are all human.

On the same month that Presidential Proclamation Nos. 1358 and 157 calls national attention on Down Syndrome and developmental disability, Special Olympics Philippines (SOP) calls on everyone to “Be a Fan,” a movement tapping into core attributes that everyone can appreciate – unity, acceptance, empowerment, dignity, courage, strength, pride, confidence and fun – for special individuals to receive the treatment they rightfully deserve, a rights based one.
“It is not disability, but personality – the capability to contribute to main society, not the condition – that makes an intellectually disabled person worthy to be treated with dignity and acceptance,” shared Anton Silos, Continue Reading »

With Ms. Cris Villonco (Bernadette) – She just completed her performing contract with “The Golden Mickey” in Hong Kong Disneyland

My exclusive interview with the cast of Romeo and Bernadette by Repertory Philippines pushed through last February 18. I arrived a couple of hours before the show, was escorted backstage then to the dressing rooms. I admit I was at wits end on what to ask and decided to just take photos. Besides, I know for a fact that actors have rituals before each performance. Mainly, the cast got their calls around October last year and the Brooklyn accent was just a breeze to learn. Anyway, I don’t have PJ Valero’s (Romeo) photo here because he came in a tad late and I don’t want to bother him while he prepares for the 8pm show..next time!) Continue Reading »

Brokenness and wholeness coexist side by side.  We yearn to make whole that which has been broken, to repair what has been damaged, and to reconnect that which has become separated. Continue Reading »