The famous band in the 90’s of the Philippines rocks and made noise in Calgary last July 27, 2018 at the Polish Canadian Cultural Center. It was a jam-packed night, full 90’s kids that enjoyed the nostalgic moment while listening to their favorite songs.

The Tunog Kalye Concert Tour Artists were composed of Paglisan vocalist Cookie Chua and guitarist Edwin Vergara of Color it Red, the band that brought Miss U, buy one take two, and Syota ng Bayan; Andrew, Jason and Alfie of the Band the Grin Department; the guitarist of the popular songs like Esem, Trapo, State U, and the hit song Banal na Aso; Eric Gancio of Yano was also spotted in the concert. And the Multo sa Panigin, Basura, and Mukhag pera lead vocalist, legend Dodong Cruz of The Youth that wrapped up the night in the concert venue.

The said event was also participated by our local Filipino Canadian artists like; The Wounds, Deep South Project, Diane and the Band, Chie Verginiza, Carl, Dhon Del Rosario, Francheska Dyamite, and Ms. Ellah Vera Cruz.

An estimated 320 crowd joined, jammed, and sung their favorite songs together with their favorite 90’s bands, according to the organizers, because of the warm and successful turn out of the Tunog Kalye The Canada tour in the Calgary leg, they are planning to have a Tunog Kalye version 2.0 next year, they also added that they are very happy that in their own little way they are bringing somehow the Philippines to Canada by entertaining them with their favorite Filipino artists.

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“Rustom is already dead, I get that. This makes BB only 12 years old. I hope she won’t rush me and our family. In our eyes, she is still too young to be in a relationship,” Robin told the Inquirer.

BB is currently based in California in the United States. “She can do whatever she wants, that’s fine. I just hope she will not come home and introduce us to a partner. We’re not ready yet. We might not be able to act respectfully in front of that person.”

Robin said BB chose to stay in the United States “because there is a revolution going on there, and she wants to be at the heart of it. Like most Padillas, she has deeply revolutionary ideas. She thinks that it is in America where acceptance of transgenders should start, since it claims to be ‘the land of the free.’”

Sadly, Robin said, it would take a while for Filipinos to be as accepting. “I told her that she might already be dead for 30 years, and being a transgender would still be frowned upon here. We’re not in the same state of mind just yet.”

Case in point, Robin said, is the issue of gay marriage, which is still considered illegal here. “I attended a gay wedding ceremony and got the most vicious online bashing. It didn’t help that I was caught on camera crying during the ceremony. I couldn’t help it—the couple was very emotional while professing their love for each other,” recalled Robin, who was referring to the wedding of fashion designer Francis Libiran and his business partner, Christian Mark Jacobs, in March.

Asked to describe how BB was doing financially, Robin said she was “struggling but happy.” He explained: “From time to time she would ask allowance from us, like when she needed to transfer homes. But she has her source of income. She earns from modeling and, sometimes, from being an Uber driver. There’s nothing wrong with that. I once worked as a gardener when I was still living in Australia. It earned me $8 an hour.”

Robin then talked about what he considered was the sad plight of people employed in the biz. “However you look at it, this industry is unfair to its people in terms of compensation and benefits. People are underpaid. The system has to be changed at some point,” he stressed. “And because I’m part of it, this means I’m also part of this abusive system.”

This was why, the actor said, he suggested to filmmaker Joyce Bernal and actor-producer Piolo Pascual to “contribute to the change.” The two are bankrolling a film on the Marawi siege that Robin is starring in.

“I told them to make sure their employees are well-compensated and made to work decent hours. I told them that if they aspire for change, this has to start in their own backyard,” Robin explained, adding that he was often unable to resist giving financial aid to industry people who sought his help.

“It’s like I have my own DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) office,” he shared with the Inquirer. “You’ll be surprised to discover that a person working for the No. 1 broadcast network has no money for medicine. Sadly, it’s my resources that would often get drained. I just couldn’t say ‘no’ to someone in need. It’s my take-home pay that gets affected.”

Source: inquirer.net

Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, the mastermind behind 2009’s cult classic, “No Other Woman” from 2009, “Kasal” is a new spin to a the generic love triangle that hinges on marriage. For a change, the story doesn’t center on the traditional way of cheating, although some might argue that intentionally deceiving a partner is considered the same thing. Having said that, the film loses itself with so many plot details that didn’t flow as fluidly as intended. In the end, it’s bold attempt at a narrative but ultimately fails in its execution.

The movie’s beautifully shot as it took advantage of some of Cebu’s prettiest spots – whether it’s a man-made structure or its gorgeous natural environment. If anything, the film could’ve been a tourist campaign video with several locations shoots doubling as the film’s background. The problem came in, sadly, with regard to the cast’s wardrobe. It’s jarring to see Avelino layering a button down and sweater while Lia sported a flowy dresses and tops. It’s a small thing, no doubt, but it affects people’s viewing experience, especially for those who are particular with these things.
As always, Alonzo shines with her acting. Regardless of what part or who’s she’s paired with, she’s consistently put great performance one project after another. However, while she’s effective in her role as Lia in “Kasal,” the material didn’t give her the opportunity to go beyond the normal trajectories that she’s tackled in her previous movies and soap operas. Initially perceived as low-key teacher, it wasn’t entirely clear how she suddenly become an integral part of an extensive campaign for Philip. Granted that Lia was his fiancee, it makes little sense that she’s at the forefront of everything, to the point that she’s spearheading a bridge-building project.

While Alonzo’s screen presence saved Lia from being insufferable, it was unfortunately not the case for both Ramsay’s Wado and Avelino’s Philip. The character build-up for the two just doesn’t make sense, resulting to uncompelling key players. For some reason, Avelino just wasn’t able to sell the internal struggle of Philip, which was going to be the main hook of the movie. Between the pressure from his family and his identity crisis, not to mention supposedly being a genuinely good person, it would’ve been easy for audience to root for him. But he came off as nothing but a manipulative guy who was willing to drag someone else to save his face from embarrassment. As for Wado, his cockiness and presumptions made him nothing more but a ruthless prick who would stop at nothing just to win any situation.Towards the end, seeing their secret back-and-forth became tiring and frustrating that you just want Lia to get out of there and live her life without them.

All in all “Kasal” was messy despite Bayani’s attempt to establish the film’s story with less exposition. It felt like it wanted to do so many things and in return didn’t accomplish any of them. The characters continued to do questionable actions all throughout the movie that the ending didn’t seem enough of a pay-off for every bad decision they’ve made. It would’ve probably been better if the film’s narrative was streamlined and focused – preferrably on Philip’s storyline that could’ve become emotionally powerful.

COMMENTARY ON KASAL

After watching the movie, I realized that in life, your secrets will never remain a secret and there will come a time when you have to admit whatever you’re hiding from  people.  Especially here around us, there’s a lot of “PA-MEN” they show off by dressing up and acting as if they are big shots and  keep up with the macho image, but deep inside they have hidden secrets.  I can name a few but I will not, they know who they are.  Some of them display their wives in events just to get the feel that they are happily married , go to the gym, hang-out with the  “barkada”…….but are they really MEN as in the true meaning of manhood?  You just have to accept who you are because down the road that secret will come into revelation.- yours truly C.K.

Last May 5th, the prince of Filipino rock Bamboo wowed the crowd at the Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre with his electrifying performance performing all of his hits from when he was with Rivermaya up to his current hits.

People were dancing and cheering every time his sings a song and not to mention all the fangirls that were swooning over him and shouting their adoration for him. It was an amazing night when Bamboo sang most of his songs from the Rivermaya days. We want Bamboo to come back again soon because he has so many fans here who always want to see him perform!

It was indeed an evening of cool, Pinoy rock music and everyone was very excited to begin with to watch him on stage and once he started his music, everybody were shouting his name and even singing with him because everybody knows most of his hits and they have been following his career and even if this was the 5^th time he has been in Calgary, nobody beats BAMBOO’s excellent performance on stage.

Below is an excerpt of my radio interview with him on our radio show Pinoy Times in Air 94.7FM airing every Tuesday and Friday.

Me: Bamboo, where did you grow up?

Bamboo: I grew up in San Francisco, California and moved back to the Philippines when I was in my teens and I ended up joining Rivermaya and the rest is history.

Me: How do you keep your voice in tip top shape?

Bamboo: I’m very disciplined with my voice and stay away from things that can affect it negatively because I want to be able to keep performing up to my standards for as long as I can.

Me: What keeps you going?

Bamboo: It’s the love of music and being able to create something that people can relate too, also I feel in a way like an ambassador for the Filipino culture whenever I go and do concerts abroad. I feel like I am sharing a part of the Filipino culture.

Geronimo, 29, kicked off her six-destination “THIS 15 ME” tour in Los Angeles on April 21 and concluded it in New York last Monday. Her fourth stop, in Las Vegas, saw Geronimo breaking down as she admitted being exhausted and still yearning fulfillment in spite of a fruitful career.

The shocking moment spurred speculation about Geronimo’s plans for her career and settling down, as well as intrigues, with the singer’s fellow “ASAP” performers Angeline Quinto and Morissette being accused of mocking her meltdown.

During her subsequent Chicago stop, Geronimo clarified that she “panicked” because she was starting to lose her voice and had no sleep going into her Las Vegas concert.

By the final show in New York, the “Kilometro” hitmaker had a clear answer to her own earlier question about finding fulfillment and happiness.

As seen in a moment captured by fan Regina Anderson, Geronimo told her audience: “Hindi love life, hindi success sa trabaho, hindi pera ang makakapagbuo sa ‘yo, kundi relasyon mo talaga sa Panginoong Diyos.

“Aminado po ako, minsan, madalas, nalilimutan ko po na talagang, ‘Lord, ikaw lang ang makakapagpuno sa emptiness na nararamdaman ko sa puso ko.’”

Geronimo, who had made no secret of going through a “quarter-life crisis” in 2013, admitted in her New York concert that there are still times she questions whether she is on the right track in terms of her career.

“May mga panahon po na napapatanong ako, ‘Ito po ba talaga ang purpose ko, na magbihis ng ganito, magga-ganun-ganun?’” she said, pertaining to her outfit and dance moves.

She added: “Ito ‘yung talentong binigay sa akin ng Diyos. Sabi nga nila, kung meron man akong hinahanap na. . . Lord, ang dami kong pagkukulang, ang dami kong gustong gawin. Pero sabi nga, ‘Use what I gave you. You lack nothing.”

In 2012, Mañalac released his debut album, No Water, No Moon, under the label of PolyEast Records. The album consists 12 tracks with “Questions” as its carrier single. The album reached gold record in February 2013 after selling more than 7,500 copies.

On February 10, 2013, during an appearance on the last episode of Sarah G. Live, Bamboo Mañalac hinted that he would be working with Sarah Geronimo after they both finished performing a production number together. On February 14, 2013, ABS-CBN aired a promotional plug during the airtime of the pre-primetime television drama Kahit Konting Pagtingin, confirming Bamboo Mañalac’s stint in The Voice of the Philippines as coach and judge. In an interview made by ABS-CBN News, Mañalac provided a statement regarding his stint on the show, “I’m ready to be a coach. There’s a time for everything and this is it.”When asked on what kind of artist will he would like to coach, he said, “I’ve been listening to rock for a long time but I also listen to other genres from rock to pop to folk to everything. I want someone who is open to all kinds of music; someone who is willing to listen and willing to learn.”

Bamboo, alongside Sarah Geronimo, and Lea Salonga returned as coaches for The Voice Kids Philippines from 2014 to present.

In October 2015, four years after the release of his first album, Bamboo released his second solo album entitled Bless this Mess. The 10-track album was recorded in Grand Street Recording Studio, Brooklyn, New York.

Source:  Wikipedia

Think of Gino Santos’ Sin Island as a hedonistic cruise, that faraway port you’re itching to forget.

Blatant illogic, luscious gloss

That isn’t to say that the film is good. In fact, it’s actually quite atrocious.

However, it will be wholly inaccurate to say that Sin Island is depleted of any entertainment value. While Santos does a good job in veiling its slightness with seductive gloss, Sin Island remains to be a work whose blatant illogic is both its greatest liability and its wellspring for delicious delights. The characters make the stupidest of decisions, and the sight of them wallowing in the repercussions of their lack of any real foresight is quite a spectacle.

David (Xian Lim) and Kanika (Coleen Garcia) seem to be the perfect couple.

He’s a successful photographer, while she’s a flight attendant. They’ve grown accustomed to each other’s busy schedules, with Kanika satisfied with the fact that her husband is in control. Things drastically change when David, in an unfortunate mishap during one of the weddings he was hired as photographer, gets his blossoming career derailed. He loses his drive, forcing Kanika to be the breadwinner of their household.

The fun begins when David turns into the impossibly pathetic emasculated husband. The film suddenly becomes a cesspool of feebly conceived situations, of domestic squabbles about David’s incapacity, of the beginnings of Kanika’s being enamored with a pilot (TJ Trinidad), of David eventually taking a former assistant’s offer to nurse his beleaguered male ego in a vacation island whose abbreviated name prompts lust and temptation.

Temptation Island

In the island, David meets his masculinity’s savior in the person of Tasha (Nathalie Hart), a rather gregarious lady who shares with him the painful experience of being cheated on.

At this point, the film starts to imagine itself as an erotic trip. (READ: ‘Sin Island’ isn’t your typical Valentine’s Day rom-com)

Unfortunately, the film’s sex scenes, while resourceful with their utility of food and Hart’s charismatic goofiness, are frustratingly tame and Santos can’t seem to make his way around the studio’s limitations. Sin Island is lousy erotica, but again, the lousiness paves the road for it to be enjoyed as a farce, a comedy of unintended errors, of characters whose miserable fates turn out to be punch lines than hinges for any notion of authentic emotion.

The film is hard to take seriously.

It shifts and turns every so often that it is almost impossible to pinpoint what it wants to be. It aspires to relay a message about marriage, while glamorizing and sensationalizing illicit affairs, before morphing into a hilariously preposterous violence spree. Nothing gels. Nothing really makes sense. Everything’s bewilderingly unhinged.

Despite all that, Sin Island is very watchable in the sense that its refusal to surrender to real world reason has resulted into occasional fun moments. – Rappler.com

Carlo, who broke up with Angelica in 2005, said a lot had changed in the latter, who used to be “shy and timid. She is now outspoken, more loose and confident in how she carries herself.”

People have been speculating that the renewed interest in the two actors’ relationship is because of a new project that their home network, ABS-CBN, is cooking up for them.

Giddy, excited

“I really don’t know. Our bosses said they would be pitching something to us soon,” Carlo admitted. “A new project with Angelica would be cool. It’s been three years since we were last seen together, but only in an episode for ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya.’”

Carlo seemed to be bent on making the actress feel all giddy and excited. Not only did he send Angelica a bouquet of flowers on Valentine’s Day, he also treated her and some close friends to dinner that day.

He likewise surprised Angelica with a visit during the latter’s autograph-signing session for Beau Ang’s book, “Para Kay Ex.”

Robin took to Instagram yesterday to share a heartwarming story about his wife and mother; the latter apparently called him up in tears the other day, Tuesday.

My mother called me up on the phone yesterday afternoon and she was in tears. I was shocked and nervous, but found out there wasn’t any emergency. She just wanted me to know that she loves my wife very much.

Eva told Robin on the phone that she and Mariel recently went to a birthday party of his aunt Letty. Once they arrived to the party, Eva felt the need to pee, so she went to the toilet. However, she discovered the toilet was dirty, perhaps after being used one time too many by all the visitors.

“Mariel went with her to the comfort room and cleaned the place. Even the toilet bowl, she covered every inch of it with tissue so my mother can sit down”

Robin then commended his wife for her selflessness. Many thanks to you, @marieltpadilla. Your beauty comes from your heart before your physical looks.

They say that when a man marries, he leaves behind his mother to embrace a new life with his wife. In Padilla’s case, however, he luckily gets to keep both.

“Wow. Thank you very much, Mr President, Sir, my ‘Tatay Digong’!!! All politics aside and with all due respect to my husband who so understands my ‘wala akong pakialam sa politika’ stand, I got this precious gift of a message (taken a few evenings ago) from President Rodrigo Duterte himself!!!” she wrote.

Cuneta also said that she has been friends with Duterte’s daughter, Davao mayor Sara Duterte, since 2012.

“We never cared about each other’s politics, though I adore her as much as she, a ‘Sharonian’ as the President himself once said, must adore me too,” Cuneta added.

“All politics aside, excuse me po, pero si Pangulong Duterte po ito (please excuse me, but this is President Duterte)! So sorry am not sorry but in fact, am thrilled! Maraming salamat po (thank you very much), Mr President,” she said.

She ended the post by telling Duterte that she will sing “Ikaw” for him one day, and saying, “May our Father in heaven guide you and lead you only to what will make our country great.”

As a final note, she thanked Pangilinan for respecting and understanding her apolitical stance. Her husband is the current president of the Liberal Party, and has been a vocal critic of Duterte’s administration.

In October, Pangilinan, along with fellow opposition senators Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes, was called out by Sara Duterte for being “plastic and opportunists” and seeking help from the Duterte family during the campaign season. – Rappler.com