Why Robin’s staying put

JUST A THOUGHT: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu

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WORLD PREMIERES FILM FESTIVAL: Manila will be hosting the second edition of World Premieres Film Festival from June 24 to July 7.

The WPFF is a major international film festival on the rise in Asia that aims to foster new cultural alliances by bringing world-class cinema to this part of the world.

Robin Padilla with Facebook Director for Global Operator Partnerships Markku Makelainen

Participation in the WPFF, says festival director Teodoro Granados, will open doors to a dynamic Asian audience that will promote global cinema in the region.

Film submission has already begun, with section deadlines as follows: Main Competition-April 10; Cine Verde-April 17; Parallel Section (Euroview/Ibero-America/ASEAN Skies/Eurasian Cinescape)-April 17; Filipino New Cinema-May 6.

Entry forms may be downloaded or filled out online at website: www.wpff.ph.

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ROBIN STAYING PUT: Robin Padilla changes mind, stays in PH for FB’s Internet.Org via Smart.

It took a cause as huge as Internet.org by Facebook through Smart Communications, Inc. to keep Robin Padilla in the Philippines.

Earlier, the actor threatened to leave the country for good, frustrated as he was with the way the country is being run.

“Nagpapasalamat ako at saludo ako sa Smart for giving me a chance na gawin ang hindi lang basta-basta endorsement pero ’yung ganitong project na may kabuluhan talaga. Dahil sa Smart, Talk ‘N Text at ngayon sa Internet.org, ito ’yung mga bagay na nagpapa-stay pa sa akin dito sa Pilipinas,” said the actor at the launch of Internet.org by Facebook, an app that empowers every Filipino his right to free Internet connection via Smart.

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LAUGHTER CLINICS: In the belief that laughter is the best medicine, a member of Congress has proposed the establishment of humor wards or laughter clinics in government and private hospitals.

Don’t laugh now, but Rep. Scott Davies Lanete of Masbate, who’s a medical doctor by profession, is serious in pushing his bill.

The bill calls for the setting up of special rooms filled with humorous materials such as movies, books, games and puzzles. When passed, the bill can possibly open job opportunities for stand-up comedians and other court jesters, of which Congress itself has plenty of. Laughter is said to be particularly effective in healing or making life a bit lighter for cancer patients

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ALBERT OUT OF ‘SUGO’: Albert Martinez has backed out of “Ang Sugo: The Last Messenger,” the film chronicling the life of Iglesia Ni Cristo founder Felix Manalo. He was replaced by Dennis Trillo, another fine actor.

Albert has been feeling so low after the death of his wife, Liezl Martinez, that he begged off from the film for which he has already shot many scenes.

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NO TO JUDAY-CLAUDINE TEAM-UP: Judy Ann Santos turned down an offer to co-star with Claudine Barretto in the film version of Jullie Y. Daza’s bestselling book, “Etiquette For Mistresses.”

Kris Aquino will reportedly take over Juday’s role. The film – shall we call it “Wastong Pag-uugali Para Sa Mga Kabit?” – will be directed by Chito Roño.

Why Robin’s staying put

Source: Mb.com.ph (March 27, 2015 at 12:05AM)

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