Author: Jeman Villanueva

Award-winning director Giuseppe Bede “GB” Magno Sampedro returns to Cinemalaya Film Festival with his new independent film “Separados”. The movie, based on a story of six men struggling with the pain of separation, is director GB Sampedro’s entry to the  2014 Cinemalaya Film Festival under the New Breed category. Separados is GB’s follow-up to 2009’s Astig, another ensemble movie that won for him a Best Director award in that year’s Cinemalaya festival. Starring Victor Neri, Ricky Davao, Anjo Yllana, Jason Abalos, Alfred Vargas and singer Erik Santos in his movie debut as a call center agent who ends up as a battered husband, Separados is…

Did you know that Insufficient vitamin intake is a cause of chronic diseases? Suboptimal levels of vitamins, even above those causing deficiency syndromes are risk factors for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. Currently, there are several reasons for suboptimal supplementation of vitamins for adults (ex: lifestyle, food preparation). Aging is also associated with decreased absorption of some vitamins. Apparently, a large proportion of the general population is apparently at increased risk and there is a need for adults to supplement themselves and should take one multivitamin daily. Multivitamins are recommended over individual vitamins because it is simpler to take and cheaper than…

Hunk actor-singer Aljur Abrenica earlier filed a complaint for judicial confirmation of rescission of contract against his home network, GMA 7. The former “Machete” star cited differences in “artistic direction” on why he wanted to cut his contract with GMA Network which will expire in 2017. In an interview with reporters (as quoted by Yahoo Philippines), Aljur Abrenica said: “Ayaw ko po talagang umabot sa ganito. Ako po yung huling tao na magdedesisyon na malagay sa ganitong kalagayan. Pero hindi ako nabigyan ng pagpapahalaga at respeto sa career na gusto kong mangyari.” “Pinagisipan ko ng mabuti. Napakahirap sa kung ano man ang posibleng mangyari. Para…

Celebrating its “People’s Choice” status after securing the No.1 position in value share in the inkjet market, 13th consecutive year of global leadership position in projectors, and its continuing dominance in the dot matrix printer category, Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) recently honored the company’s top trade regional partners at the Makati Shangri-La hotel.

If you are looking for unlimited dim sum and authentic Chinese cuisine for lunch, New World Makati Hotel is introducing new ways to delight your cravings at their Jasmine restaurant. Apart from the traditional hot tea, patrons can enjoy Jasmine’s unlimited freshly-cooked dim sum lunch with a large premium Sapporo beer. Well-loved by patrons for its famously crisp and refreshing taste, Sapporo beer will add zest to the meal and enhance the rich, enticing flavors of finely crafted dim sum, including Xiao Long Bao, Wagyu Beef and Mango Roll, Pork Spareribs and more. Guests may enjoy the unlimited dim sum with beer offer…

In my opinion, I think everyone would agree that visual entertainment in our era just keeps on getting better and better as we are capable of watching what we want WHEN we want.  Though our gadgets itself allow us to view live streaming, watch movies and TV series anywhere we go, it cannot compare to watching them in the comfort of your favorite seat with your soda and snacks, extreme sound system and high definition wide screen LED TV.  There are great TVs and there is SMART TV. The name practically speaks for itself.  SMART TV takes television experience to…

Coca-Cola Philippines recently launched the personalized Coca-Cola bottles thru its #ShareHappiness campaign and I am one of those who eagerly wanted to have my very own personalized Coca-Cola bottle. But it seems finding “Jeman” or “Jessie” was harder to find in grocery stores as the one I only saw is “Jess” only. I have already bought customized bottle for my family whose names are actually common: “Jay”, “Joe”, “Jane”, “Lea”. I am still missing “Carina”, “Enna”, “Kristine”, “Kristel”, “Leah”, “Jose”… and maybe, “Joen”, “Jona”, “Andrei” and “Josen” Good thing, a “concern reader” reader of ours pointed us to the Coca-Cola “Share…

THREE aspiring musical acts were declared grand champions in the maiden edition of “Dreams Get Real: The Search for the Next OPM Star” organized by McJim Classic Leather held on Monday night (June 30) at Teatrino in Promenade,Greenhills, Shining on stage with their unique performances and proving that they could be the next big thing in Original Pilipino Music (OPM) were band Fifth Dynamics, vocal trio JBK and solo performer Neo Domingo. Watch Orange Magazine’s video coverage of the full announcement of winners below: “The three-way tie was indeed unexpected. Since each of the Top 3 finalists—JBK, Fifth Dynamics, and…

Last week, KFC Philippines sent us a set of customized pajamas along with an invitation to try the new KFC Breakfast Buffet. To make each waking moment an exciting one, the new KFC Breakfast Buffet is available this month in selected KFC stores from 7:30 am to 10:00 am on all weekends of July. Breakfast includes unlimited servings of Pinoy favorites like chicken arrozcaldo, tocino and longganisa, and other choices like chocolate chip pancake, chicken fillet, plain and/or garlic rice, scrambled eggs and more. All this for just Php 199.00 (adults) and Php 99.00 (kids). I tagged along my mother…

This weekend, wake up early and treat the whole family for a hearty breakfast as KFC Philippines launches the KFC Breakfast Buffet on select stores starting July 5 (Saturday). KFC Philippines, a firm supporter of enjoying breakfast with the family, re-introduces its hearty selection of the KFC a.m. meals which is meant to be savored during the weekend. Delicious, generous and freshly-made, the KFC a.m. meals are meant to bring together Filipino families every weekend for a delightful serving of comfort food while enjoying the company of your loved ones. This month, selected KFC stores will be serving breakfast buffet from…

Kapatid actor Alwyn Uytingco is very grateful for the blessings brought to him by his drama-comedy series Beki Boxer. He admits that he really felt the support of his network not just for the show but for himself as well. Since the program’s pilot telecast last March, Alwyn has been preoccupied with continuous projects and promotions in various parts of the country. And now that Beki Boxer nears its ‘Beki-ful Finale’ tonight (July 4), Alwyn Uytingco shares how he can never forget the series. “I’m very thankful to God and of course, TV5, for giving me this series. I can really say Beki Boxer…