Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant in PH for Sta. Clarita Diet Season 2 Red Carpet Premiere

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"If you're going to go through hell... I suggest you come back learning something." ― Drew Barrymore


Drew Barrymore is one of the most successful child stars of all time and continued her success as an adult. She was my crush since Scream, Charlie’s Angels, and 50 First Dates.

But it is unknown to many that she is an all-out bisexual and feminist. It was said that she was severely neglected by her parents, allowed to snort cocaine with her mother by the age of 13.

Hollywood star Drew Barrymore is now back in Manila. In an instagram post, the actress shared a video of her before flying to Manila and a photo of her arrival at the airport. 

“We have arrived. Safe, as you can see! So many guards I feel like a alterna grunge princess.”

Together with Timothy Olyphant, the actress arrived in the Philippines, specifically at Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, on March 12 for the Red Carpet Premiere of the gleefully gory season 2 of Santa Clarita Diet. The premiere screening was held at the cinema of the mall.

Santa Clarita Diet, Netflix's dark, hilarious contribution to the zombie genre, is returning for a second season on March 23!

The Philippines is one of only two countries the stars are visiting to promote season 2 of the Netflix show.

“Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.” —Drew Barrymore

Better Days Launch Music Video for Hit Debut Single Sige Lang

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Rising OPM Band Better Days, composed of Daniel Paringit (Vocalist and Lead Guitar), Rosner Mabuti (Pianist), and Gelo Cabigon (Bassist), launched their music video for their hit debut single ‘Sige Lang’ on March 7, 2018 (Wednesday).

The single was recently featured as Barangay LS FM 97.1 ’s most wanted song of the week. This, together with their other single ‘Nararamdaman’ are already highlighted on multiple Spotify Playlists, including ‘I Love You Sabado,’ ‘Pinoy Love Ballads,’ ‘New Music Friday Philippines,’ ‘Relax Tayo,’ and ‘Philippines Viral 50’ with both songs having over 200,000 plays in only a month.

Among their growing number of gigs, they have already been included in various major events such as Rakrakan Festival 2018: Pinoy Muna! and UP Fair 2018: Elements.

The premiere of Better Days’ ‘Sige Lang’ Music Video happened on March 7, 2018 (Wednesday) at 70s Bistro, Anonas, Quezon City, which also showcased live performances from Better Days, Hilera, Banda ni Kleggy, Where’s Ramona, and Stellar.The video was likewise launched on the Number 1 Music Channel MYX last weekend and is currently drawing raves.

Better Days’ two singles, ‘Sige Lang’ and ‘Nararamdaman’ are now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Spinner, and Amazon.

Follow them on Instagram and Twitter @betterdaystour and on Facebook at facebook.com/betterdaystour

5 Qualities That Make a Team #Awesome

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Conflicts happen in teams, and would be frequent in one that lacks harmony.
Here are 5 qualities that make an #awesome team. Learn from the TV production staff and crew who worked behind the scenes of Tanikala presents It’s UnPair, a TV Special starring Alwyn Uytingco, Kat Galang, and Max Lopez, airing on Maundy Thursday, March 29, 5:30 p.m. at GMA.

Encourages one another
The production team of It’s UnPair highlights a job well done by a staff or crew. They express it verbally, through a simple handshake, or through taps in the back. This creates an encouraging environment making work a delight and not a burden.
Proverbs 16:24 NIV says, “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Punctual
In all their activities, the production team always plans their schedule and sticks to it. Not only because they have a deadline to beat but also because they respect each other’s personal time.

As what the article The Importance of being on Time in the website named Little Things Matter (http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/01/21/the-importance-of-being-on-time/) says, being on time “shows that you have respect for other people and that you care as much about their time as your own.”

Have a sense of ownership
Like how the Bible puts it, each member of the team may act as the hand, the foot, the eye, or the nose, and no one is less or more important. All are valuable. All belong to “one body” (1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
Everyone in the set of It’s Unpair knows this truth by heart, respecting every person and task. They also take ownership of their duties, resulting to a harmonious working relationship with each other.

Undivided
The partnership between the two directors of It’s Unpair, Neil Barnes and Xandrino Mangunay represents the unity of the whole production team. Everyone is helping each other with humility and joy.
Psalm 133:1 NIV says, “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”

Faithful
And the most important quality of an #awesome team is its desire to honor God above all.

They know Who gave their talents and skills. They are not burdened with the idea of working and getting the job done because they are doing it to honor God and not men (Colossians 3:23).

These qualities are exemplified by the crew and the actors during the taping of It’s Unpair. They stand as proof that pulling off a huge task can be a success if you have a team who shares the same vision and heart.


So, are you now ready to work with your team?

Tanikala presents It’s Unpair is a TV Special based on a true story, produced by CBN Asia, written and directed by Neil Barnes and Xandrino Mangunay, featuring Alwyn Uytingco, Kat Galang, and Max Lopez. Watch it this coming Good Friday, March 29, 5:30 p.m., at GMA.

Sanya Lopez, Scarred by Abusive Relationships

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Kapuso Actress Sanya Lopez as Teresa Pastera was left scarred by abusive relationships when she was young and turned out to be an abuser when she grew up.

More popularly known for her role as Hara Danaya in GMA’s 2016 remake of Encantadia, Sanya takes on another challenging role in Pilat as Teresa Pastera.

The made-for-TV movie, Pilat, is a true-to-life story of Teresa, whose mother died at the age of 3. When her father worked abroad when she was young, Teresa was left in the care of her abusive stepmother and the rest of her stepfamily. Verbal, physical, and sexual abuse were the scars of Teresa’s past making her violent and sexually involved with every gender when she grew up.

“The first time I read the script, I cried when I saw what Teresa went through. I accepted the role because her story of transformation, from being abused to being an abuser to learning how to rise up after, inspired me,” Sanya shared in vernacular.

Sanya shared what she learned from playing the role of Teresa. “It is my first time to portray a role of someone who went through a really tough life. Yet, I am inspired at how she found the courage to still hope and believe in God despite what happened to her,” she said in Filipino.

Together in the TV Special with Sanya Lopez is actor Pancho Magno portraying the role of Glenn, Teresa’s husband. Pilat is written and directed by Honeylet Adajar-Velves and Paula Mae Villanueva and produced by CBN Asia.

Watch Tanikala presents Pilat on March 30, Good Friday, 5:30 p.m. at GMA.

REP’s Arsenic and Old Lace Shows Us Just How Macabre Family Secrets Can Be

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You thought your family was crazy? With a sadistic great grandfather, a delusional brother, and two seemingly-sweet aunts revealed to be more sinister than anyone could imagine, Mortimer Brewster has to control the crazy situation without going insane himself. Repertory Philippines or REP is staging the dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace from April 6 to 29 at the OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.

Joseph Kesselring’s Arsenic and Old Lace was a hit on stage and ran for more than one thousand shows both in New York and London. It was popularized through the film of the same name, which starred Cary Grant and was one of the most beloved comedies from Hollywood's Golden Era.

The story follows Mortimer who seems to be living a happy and perfect life with a steady job in a prestigious New York publication and a new engagement. As he goes to see his aunts, he uncovers family secrets that turn his world upside down. With his delusional brother’s surprise visit, Mortimer must now protect his fiancée and his family, all while trying to save his own sanity.

Catch the macabre mayhem from April 6 to 29 as this classic comedy turns gruesome murder into glorious laughs.

Directed by Jamie Wilson, REP’s Arsenic and Old Lace features Joy Virata, Jay Valencia Glorioso, Jeremy Domingo, Nelsito Gomez, Sheikh Abraham, Barbara Jance, Robbie Guevara, Gabe Mercado, Steven Conde, Dingdong Rosales and Luis Marcelo.

Purchase your tickets by calling REP at 843 3570 or Ticketworld at 891 9999, or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

For updates and show schedules, log on to www.repertoryphilippines.ph, like and follow repertoryphilippines on Facebook and Instagram, and follow @repphils on Twitter.

Nobu Holy Week Staycation & DreamPlay Easter Eggsperience

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Families and friends looking for a Holy Week getaway can choose to visit City of Dreams Manila and avail of the Nobu family staycation package with complimentary DreamPlay access and more, or the Easter “Eggs-perience” at DreamPlay packed with thrilling activities and goodies for the season.

Nobu Hotel Manila

Nobu Hotel staycation package during the Holy Week consists of a minimum two-night stay with buffet breakfast for two at Nobu Manila restaurant, four DreamPlay passes, complimentary Zumba classes during the guests’ stay, and free shuttle services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday for the Visita Iglesia and other Lenten services at the Shrine of Jesus church, near SM Mall of Asia.

The four DreamPlay passes included in the staycation package enable families to bond together in more than 12 thrilling attractions and activities. They can bake and design gingerbread cookies, build and fly dragons, experience the excitement of DreamWorks short films in the 4D theatre, train to be a Kung Fu master, and a lot more.

 Over at the Nobu poolside deck, families can indulge in a summer swim at the modern lap pool and dance their way to wellness with complimentary Zumba classes from 8 to 9 am, 9 to 10 am, and 4 to 5 pm.

The drop-off and pick-up schedule of the complimentary shuttle services from Nobu Hotel Manila to the Shrine of Jesus near Mall of Asia are at 10 and 10:30 am, 3 and 3:30 pm, and 7 and 7:30 pm.

The staycation package starts at P20,888. in a Nobu deluxe room, with booking period until March 28, 2018 and stay dates: March 29 to April 1, 2018. The complimentary buffet breakfast is for two adults and two children five years old and below. Children six to 12 years old enjoy 50% off the buffet breakfast price while those 13 years old and up pay the adult rate. Other terms and conditions apply.

DreamPlay

The Easter Sunday egg hunt, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon”, is one of the highlights of DreamPlay’s “Dragon’s Ultimate Easter Eggs-perience” on  April 1.

Guests who avail of the DreamPlay Easter package at P1,488 net per person get to also decorate their own plaster dragon egg, bake and design egg-shaped cookies, watch the limited-time run of the “Book of Dragons“ movie in 4D, enjoy 10% discount on all How To Train Your Dragon merchandise and enjoy an all-day pass at the DreamWorks-inspired play space for the rest of the day.

For more information, call 800 8080, e-mailguestservices@cod-manila.com, or visitwww.cityofdreamsmanila.com .

Behind Rika Ishige’s Pretty Smile: A Lady Who Courageously Battled Bullying

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Rika “Tindydoll” Ishige may be Thailand’s most beloved female martial artist today, but she was once disliked and relentlessly bullied by her schoolmates because of her appearance.

Her unquestioned and undying self-confidence has not always been so readily available and accessible in Ishige’s arsenal during her youth.

While her fierce demeanor in competition was seen on numerous occasions inside the ONE Championship cage, it was during her formative years where the future Thai martial arts superstar endured the fight of her life.

During her childhood, Ishige was frequently picked on because of her appearance as she is of Thai and Japanese descent that always sported a genuine smile with friendly eyes and was petite in stature.

“When I was a junior in high school, I was bullied by the seniors because I am only half Thai,” she recalled. “At first, they made fun of me verbally, like calling me terrible names, and after that I was physically bullied. I got pushed from behind and had my hair pulled.”

With her teachers seemingly turning a blind eye to the bullying, Ishige decided to enroll in a martial arts class in a bid to equip herself with the skills needed to defend herself if the situation required it.

Ishige began her martial arts training at the age of nine with Aikido, Karate and Taekwondo.

“I started martial arts at a young age,” she shared. “It was to challenge myself. I did Karate, Taekwondo and Aikido together. I did not learn martial arts to hurt people. It is just for self-defense.”

As she continued to progress in her martial arts journey, Ishige gained self-confidence and learned how to avoid conflict altogether by growing a thicker skin.

“I became stronger—not only physically, but mentally,” she said. “I felt calmer and better at controlling my emotions.”

Although she initially started learning martial arts for self-defense purposes, it led her to a continuous path of self-improvement.

“You cannot change others, only yourself. You should get physical strength by working out or practicing martial arts to protect yourself from physical or sexual bullying. Also, you will build mental strength for dealing with verbal bullying, including cyberbullying,” she stated.

By the time that she reached her twenties, Ishige dabbled into different combat disciplines such as Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Fascinated by martial arts’ competitive nature, she eventually transitioned from being a student learning the tricks of the trade to becoming a professional competitor.

Ishige turned professional in 2017, acing three of her first four assignments under the ONE Championship umbrella.

After reinserting her name into the winner’s column by submitting Rome Trinidad last December, Ishige seeks to continue her winning ways as she is slated to square off with newcomer Angelie Sabnal of the Philippines.

Hailing from Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, Sabnal of is a former Muay Thai practitioner who makes her professional cage debut.

A national Muay Thai silver medalist, Sabnal hones her wide array of skills with other great homegrown talents at Mindanao Ultimate Mixed Martial Arts.

By strapping on four-ounce gloves, Ishige sees it as an honor and privilege to represent Thailand in ONE Championship.

“Martial arts in Thailand has really taken off, and I am proud to be a part of its growth. I have progressed a lot so far in my young career. The possibilities are endless for me, and I will continue to work hard to make my family and my fans proud,” she declared.

Ishige does not expect any problems continuing her venture into the constantly-growing world of martial arts as she believes that she is fully fortified with the task at hand.

“Martial arts is my passion. I'm really happy when I share and learn new things about martial arts with others. I'm surrounded by people who support me in training. It makes me stronger. I am ready for this upcoming bout,” she guaranteed.

The 28-year-old native of Bangkok, Thailand asserted that her fifth professional stint should serve as a platform for people to realize that martial arts has the ability to unleash an individual’s greatest potential.

“Martial arts is not about fighting. Its real aim is to empower both men and women. I would like to continue this campaign for everyone who doesn't understand the beauty of this sport,” Ishige concluded.

​For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship. ​

Marpolo Cabrera Holds Inaugural Solo Exhibit at Gateway Gallery

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Marco Polo Cabrera, a mass media professional, opens his maiden solo exhibit at Gateway Gallery on March 10, 2018 at 6 pm. His exhibit, Explorations, is a product of his relationship with his art and his experimentation of various styles and techniques. For each work, he draws inspiration by going to his center, a world that he calls his own. Whenever he closes his eyes, he is ushered into a space where he can freely sail through the realm of abstracts.

These Explorations opened his psyche to a wider and bigger perspective of abstract expressionism. It paved the way for him to discover his approach in capturing his thoughts and emotions to create highly personal, indeterminate but intriguing images.  While it is a reflection of his inner self, it is also a symbol that is open to interpretation by the viewers. One sees the nuanced intricacy of these images as brought into fruition by each brush stroke and technique. As an aspiring expressionist, he finds his source of creativity by simply listening to music. His iPod is a loyal companion, enabling him to listen to the music of his choice from a long playlist. Strangely, just like a Synesthete, listening to music makes him see colors, angles, shapes and enable him to “taste” words.

Senses aside, his raw emotions is also a big factor that fuels his EXPLORATIONS. Love, hate, happiness and anger are some of the emotions that ignite his inspiration in this broad world of abstract expressionism. This can be seen and felt in all of his works. Some whisper, some shout, and the rest simply assert itself. At times, his explorations can also be unplanned. Faced with the white canvas, he lifts his brush and just paint automatically. Marpolo Cabrera is an emerging artist to watch out for. While he had a challenging start in his art career, he is confident that he is on his path to establishing his unique but recognizable style.  For him, this is just the beginning of a promising future in the art world. As he grows over time and widens his experiences and reach, it is expected that his art will evolve and grow further. Explorations will run until March 24, 2018. Gateway Gallery is the art museum of Araneta Center. It is open from Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm. It is located at the 5F of Gateway Tower, Araneta Center, Quezon City. Admission to the museum and use of SiningLakbay augmented reality is free. For more information or press inquiry or media coverage, please contact Gateway Gallery at 588-4000 local 8300, gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com or at GatewayGalleryPH FB page.

Yasmien Kurdi and More Are Fit to Love, So Are You

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STARSTRUCK HIV ADVOCATE: Going a long way after her StarStruck win, Yasmien Kurdi joins LoveYourself, Inc. in providing correct and relevant information about HIV-AIDS as the lead ambassador of the Fit To Love campaign (go.loveyourself.ph/fittolove). Fit To Love is LoveYourself’s annual photoshoot for a cause set on 17-18 March 2018 at The Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas Technopoint Building, Pasig City.

Character actor Yasmien Kurdi embodies her new role in a local TV series as a person living with HIV (PLHIV) by supporting advocacy group LoveYourself with its “Fit To Love” campaign as its main ambassador together with advocates and influencers in the field.

“The advocacy is to promote love and acceptance to people with HIV,” Kurdi underscored adding that with togetherness, “We can fight and conquer the virus.”

The actress further inspired that “If we are not infected with HIV, we are still affected by it,” which she complemented by doing a simple act of love, such as, supporting rather than discriminating, could actually save a million lives from HIV.

To help the cause by joining Fit To Love, the first step is to register at go.loveyourself.ph/fittolove. Fit To Love is set on 17-18 March 2018 at The Upper Deck Sports Center, 6/F, Ortigas Technopoint Building, 1 Doña Julia Vargas Ave., Pasig City.

Fit To Love: Love Your Body, Live Your Life is a spin off to LoveYourself’s annual photoshoot for a cause in raising awareness on HIV and AIDS. A wider support to the HIV cause could help the country reduce the number of new HIV infection which now scores 31 incidences per day according to the latest Department of Health-Epidemiology Bureau report.

In December 2017 alone, a total of 992 individuals were diagnosed to have contracted HIV, 50% of which is falling under the 25-34-year age group, while 33% were aged 15-24 years old.

Also joining Kurdi as Fit To Love ambassadors are conceptual photographer and the Red Whistle founder Niccolo Cosme, Ripple Awardee and Pedal for HIV founder Faustine Angeles Jr., Miss Philippine Earth-Water 2012 Samantha Purvor, Mr. BPO 2017 Lee Bueno, TV host Rodel Flordeliz, VJ Kim Cruz, fashion designer and crossfit athlete Odelon Simpao, creative director and crossfit athlete Gitri San Diego celebrity and make-up artist Jigs Mayuga.

LoveYourself Executive Director Ronivin G. Pagtakhan pointed out, “Fit To Love calls for inclusivity of all supporters and allies that no matter what their size, shape or HIV status is, they can show the world an inspiring outlook towards their sexual, mental and physical health.”

“Previous campaigns were aimed for individuals to capitalize on self-worth to initiate ripples of positive change, particularly healthy and safe choices. Extending this, we believe one can express a variety of ways how they are fit to love others and themselves,” Pagtakhan relayed.

Fit To Love participants are guaranteed of an official LoveYourself black dry-fit round necked shirt to be worn during the photoshoot with advocacy photographer, Mark Alvarez, and it also comes with a hair and makeup to complete the experience. A digital copy of the portrait will be sent electronically, fit for social media sharing and posting.

All these for only a donation of PhP1,000.00, which will support LoveYourself’s daily operations, programs, and projects by just offering your genuine self love.

Fit To Love is co-presented by The Upper Deck and CASxFACEONE. Our official apparel partner, Blued. Special thanks to Chubs Chasers, Ernest Gatpandan, and InRush Event Management.

For more details on LoveYourself’s services, individuals may visit the group’s official website at www.loveyourself.ph or follow and like its social media channels: Facebook- @loveyourself.ph, Twitter- @loveyourselfph, and Instagram- @loveyourself.ph.

Learn How to Write a Reflective Essay

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In this article, we will learn to write a reflective essay. You can write many types of essays regarding any product, human being, animals, etc. You can also write essays on history of the country and the previous generations of any country. We start writing essays from our childhood in schools.

There are 4 types of essays:

Expository Essays: In these types of essays we need to write about any idea and facts, evidence, purpose of idea and after that we need to explain that the idea briefly. You need to explain that entire how it will start and how it will work.

Descriptive Essay: We need to write about some person, place, situation or object in this type of essays. Your essay should cover superior impression, auditory details, representative and correct language.

Narrative Essays: You need to express yourself in a creative way in these types of essays.

Persuasive Essays: In this, you need to show that your idea is more permissible than any other ideas and you have to give reason also.

However, there is one more type of an essay in which we can write our experiences of life. While describing the experiences of our life in this essay we also need to explain time and place where that moment happened. You have changed after that or not and happy to remember that moment or not, you have to mention that all. And the name of this type of essay is Reflective Essays.

In this essay writer introduce some special moments happened with her/him and what are their feelings about a certain moment.

These types of essays are mostly written during college times, law classes or sociology classes. It is also helpful in engineering field as well as pharmacy field.


What is Reflective essay?

A reflective essay is a work written about something that happened with us in our daily life or an memorable day in which you have participated.  Some people have hobby to write their daily experience in a dairy or laptop. In collages these types of essays can be very complicated but now you will only need to express your story in short that what you have done and what do you feel about that memorable day.

This is a creative kind of work that has our personal thoughts and experiences.

Reflective essays are very informal like an academic essay. So if you are interested to share your experiences and want to write an essay then follow these steps:

Inspect the assignment: You need to analyze your assignment first before writing.

Identify your experiences: In this you can write anything regarding music, books, films if you don’t remember your experiences.

Write Notes: Try to make notes on a paper of your experiences, feeling, thoughts etc. Also write any question or answer you want to ask from any person.

You must know that who will read your essay: Your essay can be read by anyone so you have to write in easy language so that it can be understand by everyone.

Make time table: Proper planning is always helpful for all. Make a list of all activities you do whole day. Your essay should look realistic and you should complete it on time.

Create a structure: By creating a structure of all your thoughts, you have not need to find anything from internet and you will be able finish essay on time.

However, if you are really interested to write reflective essays then you can visit https://answershark.com/writing/essay-writing/reflective-essay/how-to-write-reflective-essay.html to learn more about writing reflective essays step by step.