AirAsia Flight 8501 plane crash 'prophecy' video goes viral
A video posted to YouTube by a controversial African pastor claiming he predicted the tragic plane crash of AirAsia Flight 8501 has amassed over 60,000 views in just over 48 hours.
The clip titled, 'AirAsia Plane Crash PROPHECY' was released by a Christian television channel called Emmanuel TV which has over 133,000 subscribers.
The 5 minute video shows Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua telling his church members to pray for the nation of Indonesia, describing "a situation which will cost a lot of lives, suddenly".
These were his words: "I have a message for the nation, Indonesia. This country, Indonesia - I don’t know what is happening. They should pray for Indonesia. That is, the nation Indonesia. When it comes to this disaster issue, I don’t want to mention it. It looks so nasty to me to mention - a situation where it will cost a lot of lives, suddenly. This is a crash. Why should this continue to happen there? I think there is a nature - a geographical atmosphere. There is something there that they should look into.”
Early in the morning on Sunday, December 28, 2014, an AirAsia passenger jet (Flight 8501) carrying 162 people lost contact with Indonesian air traffic control. A development on search operations happened on Tuesday as search officials said the debris found in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo is from the missing plane. Indonesian Navy said that at least 40 bodies have been recovered from the sea.
WATCH: AirAsia Plane Crash PROPHECY - T.B. Joshua (Video courtesy of Emmanuel TV)
Surprisingly, this is not the first major airline disaster the pastor has claimed to predict. The clip of his purported prediction of the Malaysian Airlines MH370 disaster also went viral, raking up over 1,000,000 views in a matter of weeks.
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The pastor wields huge influence in Africa with several prominent politicians attending his 'Synagogue Church Of All Nations' and a Facebook page with fans numbering just under 1.5 million.
The clip titled, 'AirAsia Plane Crash PROPHECY' was released by a Christian television channel called Emmanuel TV which has over 133,000 subscribers.
The 5 minute video shows Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua telling his church members to pray for the nation of Indonesia, describing "a situation which will cost a lot of lives, suddenly".
These were his words: "I have a message for the nation, Indonesia. This country, Indonesia - I don’t know what is happening. They should pray for Indonesia. That is, the nation Indonesia. When it comes to this disaster issue, I don’t want to mention it. It looks so nasty to me to mention - a situation where it will cost a lot of lives, suddenly. This is a crash. Why should this continue to happen there? I think there is a nature - a geographical atmosphere. There is something there that they should look into.”
Early in the morning on Sunday, December 28, 2014, an AirAsia passenger jet (Flight 8501) carrying 162 people lost contact with Indonesian air traffic control. A development on search operations happened on Tuesday as search officials said the debris found in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo is from the missing plane. Indonesian Navy said that at least 40 bodies have been recovered from the sea.
WATCH: AirAsia Plane Crash PROPHECY - T.B. Joshua (Video courtesy of Emmanuel TV)
Surprisingly, this is not the first major airline disaster the pastor has claimed to predict. The clip of his purported prediction of the Malaysian Airlines MH370 disaster also went viral, raking up over 1,000,000 views in a matter of weeks.
RELATED STORY
Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident coincides with T.B. Joshua's prophecy? (Video)
The pastor wields huge influence in Africa with several prominent politicians attending his 'Synagogue Church Of All Nations' and a Facebook page with fans numbering just under 1.5 million.
12 'lucky' fruits, Feng Shui Guide to ring in New Year 2015
MANILA, Philippines – As the new year countdown to 2015 begins, consider adding these fruits to your dining table on New Year’s Eve to attract prosperity and good luck, a feng shui master said to ABS-CBN News.
These 12 “lucky” fruits symbolize each month of the year, bringing anything from money and luxury to happiness and good health, Hanz Cua said.
Take a look on Cua’s 12 fruits suggestions and their respective meanings:
1. Pineapple – the Chinese word for pineapple is “ong-lai,” which means “fortune cones.”
2. Orange – represents gold in Chinese tradition. Its round shape signifies money.
3. Apple – the Chinese word for apple is “ping,” which means “harmony.”
4. Grapes – represents luxury as these are traditionally eaten by royalty.
5. Banana – comes in clusters, symbolizing unity. Its yellow color stands for happiness.
6. Mango – its sweetness signifies strong family ties.
7. Lemon – its fragrance and essence is known to cleanse and remove negative vibes.
8. Watermelon – symbolizes prosperity. Its many seeds stand for abundance.
9. Papaya – similar to the orange, it represents gold in Chinese tradition.
10. Lychee – its round, red body stands for happiness and good fortune.
11. Avocado – its colors – green and purple – symbolize prosperity.
12. Pomelo – its bright red or pink pulp represents good health.
In addition, fengshuiweb.co advised to skip the rice or oat porridge for breakfast, as both kinds of food are linked with the staple food for the poor. Eating rice translates into a loss of wealth. Thus, a good breakfast would be fruit.
Also avoid meat during breakfast so that vegetarian gods, who arrive on the Chinese New Year Day festival.
Hanz Cua also shared 2015 Year of the Wood Sheep Feng Shui Guide. Know your luck this 2015. Find out what you need to do to maximize your luck. This video includes forecast per Chinese Zodiac Sign. Watch.
These 12 “lucky” fruits symbolize each month of the year, bringing anything from money and luxury to happiness and good health, Hanz Cua said.
Take a look on Cua’s 12 fruits suggestions and their respective meanings:
1. Pineapple – the Chinese word for pineapple is “ong-lai,” which means “fortune cones.”
2. Orange – represents gold in Chinese tradition. Its round shape signifies money.
3. Apple – the Chinese word for apple is “ping,” which means “harmony.”
4. Grapes – represents luxury as these are traditionally eaten by royalty.
5. Banana – comes in clusters, symbolizing unity. Its yellow color stands for happiness.
6. Mango – its sweetness signifies strong family ties.
7. Lemon – its fragrance and essence is known to cleanse and remove negative vibes.
8. Watermelon – symbolizes prosperity. Its many seeds stand for abundance.
9. Papaya – similar to the orange, it represents gold in Chinese tradition.
10. Lychee – its round, red body stands for happiness and good fortune.
11. Avocado – its colors – green and purple – symbolize prosperity.
12. Pomelo – its bright red or pink pulp represents good health.
In addition, fengshuiweb.co advised to skip the rice or oat porridge for breakfast, as both kinds of food are linked with the staple food for the poor. Eating rice translates into a loss of wealth. Thus, a good breakfast would be fruit.
Also avoid meat during breakfast so that vegetarian gods, who arrive on the Chinese New Year Day festival.
Hanz Cua also shared 2015 Year of the Wood Sheep Feng Shui Guide. Know your luck this 2015. Find out what you need to do to maximize your luck. This video includes forecast per Chinese Zodiac Sign. Watch.
AirAsia plane with 159 on board overshoots Kalibo runway
MANILA, Philippines - Another Air Asia plane was in trouble as the budget carrier AirAsia Zest with 159 people on board overshot the runway and got stuck in a muddy field at 5:43pm on Tuesday, December 30 at an international airport in Kalibo after landing from Manila in a bad weather.
Officials said that there's no report of injuries after the accident on domestic Flight Z2 272 as crew members launched emergency slides to help passengers disembark from the Airbus A320-200.
Rappler’s Jet Damazo-Santos has witnessed how the plane came down with “a hard, abrupt landing” followed by “a very abrupt stop.”
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines spokesman Eric Apolonio said that three of the plane's tires got stuck in the mud.
Reports said that the flight to Kalibo was, like QZ8501, already delayed by two hours due to stormy weather.
Kalibo town, 350 kilometers (217 miles) south of Manila, is a busy gateway to the Boracay Island, a worldwide popular tourist destination.
The accident came after an AirAsia plane crashed into the Java Sea on Sunday during a flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people on board. Search teams on Tuesday recovered at least 40 bodies from the sea near where the plane was lost.
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| AirAsia Zest plane overshoots Kalibo International Airport runway | Credit: Jet Damazo-Santos (Rappler) |
Officials said that there's no report of injuries after the accident on domestic Flight Z2 272 as crew members launched emergency slides to help passengers disembark from the Airbus A320-200.
Rappler’s Jet Damazo-Santos has witnessed how the plane came down with “a hard, abrupt landing” followed by “a very abrupt stop.”
Airasia plane overshot runway at kalibo pic.twitter.com/6E4hWUJbS0
— Jet Damazo-Santos (@jetdsantos) December 30, 2014
Had to deplane using emergency slide pic.twitter.com/tNg3rzEbPT
— Jet Damazo-Santos (@jetdsantos) December 30, 2014
Reports said that the flight to Kalibo was, like QZ8501, already delayed by two hours due to stormy weather.
Kalibo town, 350 kilometers (217 miles) south of Manila, is a busy gateway to the Boracay Island, a worldwide popular tourist destination.
The accident came after an AirAsia plane crashed into the Java Sea on Sunday during a flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people on board. Search teams on Tuesday recovered at least 40 bodies from the sea near where the plane was lost.
'Bagyong Seniang' PAGASA Weather Update (December 31, 2014)
MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its 5:00am update on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 announced that 'Bagyong Seniang' has maintained its strength as it moves closer to Palawan.
At 4:00 AM today, the center of 'Bagyong Seniang' was estimated based on all available at 150 km Southwest of Cuyo, Palawan (9.7°N, 120.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Southwest at 13 kph.
Forecast Positions:
PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
PSWS#2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)Luzon: Palawan
Impacts of the wind are the following:
These areas will have stormy weather with heavy to intense rains. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
PSWS#1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) Luzon: Calamian Group of Islands and Cuyo Island
Impacts of the wind are the following:
Palawan will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas. Visayas, Bicol Region and the Provinces of Quezon, Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblonwill be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon, East to Northeast over Visayas and coming from Southwest to Southeast over Mindanao with moderate to rough seas.
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and PSWS#1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Ocean waves may reach up to 5 meters.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
Public Storm Warning signals elsewhere are now lifted.
At 4:00 AM today, the center of 'Bagyong Seniang' was estimated based on all available at 150 km Southwest of Cuyo, Palawan (9.7°N, 120.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Southwest at 13 kph.
Forecast Positions:
- 24 hour (January 1, morning): 130 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City.
- 48 hour (January 2, morning): 365 km South of Pagasa Island, Outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) .
PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL
PSWS#2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)Luzon: Palawan
Impacts of the wind are the following:
- Rice and corn maybe adversely affected
- Few large trees uprooted
- Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed and old galvanized iron roofs may roll off.
- Billboards/Signage may roll off
- Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts are risky
These areas will have stormy weather with heavy to intense rains. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
PSWS#1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) Luzon: Calamian Group of Islands and Cuyo Island
Impacts of the wind are the following:
- Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken
- Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground
- Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage
- Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed
- Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky
Palawan will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas. Visayas, Bicol Region and the Provinces of Quezon, Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblonwill be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon, East to Northeast over Visayas and coming from Southwest to Southeast over Mindanao with moderate to rough seas.
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and PSWS#1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Ocean waves may reach up to 5 meters.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.
Public Storm Warning signals elsewhere are now lifted.
PHOTOS and HD VIDEO: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera #DongYan wedding
MANILA, Philippines - Kapuso celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera finally tied the knot at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cubao, Quezon City on Tuesday, December 30, 2014.
Celebrity friends, fans, and colleagues have shared Dingdong and Marian's big day on social media.
Tuesday Vargas posted on Instagram the first kiss photo of the newly wed GMA Network's Primetime King and Queen.
Dingdong, wearing a suit by Randy Ortiz, arrived on a Ducati while Marian came in a newly furnished car his husband fixed up especially for the ceremony.
Among the guests are President Benigno Aquino III, sister Kris who stood as a sponsor, Vic Sotto, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Ogie Alcasid and wife Regine Velasquez, Sen. Bam Aquino, Lolit Solis and German Moreno.
The reception is set at the Mall of Asia Arena. Here's a sneak peak into the reception:
WATCH:Dingdong and Marian's Official Wedding Video in HD (courtesy of MayadStudios.com)
Here are some of the photos as shared by netizens on social media for #DongYanWedding:
Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, have been a couple for over five years now. They met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "MariMar" and went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series.
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| Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera first kiss as married couple | Credit: Tuesday Vargas |
Celebrity friends, fans, and colleagues have shared Dingdong and Marian's big day on social media.
Mr & Mrs Dantes. Congrats to the happy couple. Best wishes. 👰💍👫💏 #DongYanWedding pic.twitter.com/62xTcNeGX7
— ThereseAnne ♡ (@ThereseLisan) December 30, 2014
THEIR FIRST KISS AS A MARRIED COUPLE! 😘❤️😍💕 #dongyantheweddingday #DongYanWedding #journeytoDday #MarianAndDingdong pic.twitter.com/29ExbxAsUq
— NANA (@achienana) December 30, 2014
Wacky!!!! Mr. &Mrs. Dantes pose with their best friends #DongYanWedding pic.twitter.com/QUB7U29xvk
— That Girl in Skirt (@jeeydeey1D) December 30, 2014
Tuesday Vargas posted on Instagram the first kiss photo of the newly wed GMA Network's Primetime King and Queen.
Dingdong, wearing a suit by Randy Ortiz, arrived on a Ducati while Marian came in a newly furnished car his husband fixed up especially for the ceremony.
Among the guests are President Benigno Aquino III, sister Kris who stood as a sponsor, Vic Sotto, Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, Ogie Alcasid and wife Regine Velasquez, Sen. Bam Aquino, Lolit Solis and German Moreno.
The reception is set at the Mall of Asia Arena. Here's a sneak peak into the reception:
WATCH:Dingdong and Marian's Official Wedding Video in HD (courtesy of MayadStudios.com)
Here are some of the photos as shared by netizens on social media for #DongYanWedding:
Aw. Every girls dream 😭😍💕 #DongYanWedding pic.twitter.com/XmjxQAcxje
— kutniyel (@xxxkriangppm) December 30, 2014
Palace photos of the #DongYanWedding pic.twitter.com/q0UZYiNh5P
— Willard Cheng (@willardcheng) December 30, 2014
Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, have been a couple for over five years now. They met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "MariMar" and went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series.
Missing AirAsia Flight 8501 Update: 95% certain debris is from missing plane, says search official
Indonesian civil aviation chief on Tuesday believes that pieces of debris spotted in the water near where AirAsia Flight 8501 went missing is from the missing plane.
“We spotted about 10 big objects and many more small white-coloured objects which we could not photograph,” an Indonesian air force official, Air Vice-Marshall Agus Dwi Putranto, told in a press conference.
“The position is 10km from the location the plane was last captured by radar,” he told AFP.
The National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed the Navy found an object underwater that resembled a plane, while several commanders are confident an emergency exit door is among the debris, according to local media on Twitter. They said due to everything seen so far, the agency is 95% certain it is AirAsia Flight 8501.
Search officials are concerned that currents in the waters could cause the debris to spread before the teams arrive, reports CNN.
Channel News Asia also reported that search officials are bringing body bags to Pangkalan Bun in preparation for the worst.
UPDATE: At least 40 bodies have been recovered from the sea in the search for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the Indonesian navy says and with reports from BBC News and RT.
The bodies were spotted along with debris floating in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo, in one of the search zones for the plane.
“We spotted about 10 big objects and many more small white-coloured objects which we could not photograph,” an Indonesian air force official, Air Vice-Marshall Agus Dwi Putranto, told in a press conference.
#QZ8501: 10 big objects & many more small white-coloured objects spotted, says Indonesian air force official #AirAsia pic.twitter.com/g8KItBxn33
— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) December 30, 2014
“The position is 10km from the location the plane was last captured by radar,” he told AFP.
The National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed the Navy found an object underwater that resembled a plane, while several commanders are confident an emergency exit door is among the debris, according to local media on Twitter. They said due to everything seen so far, the agency is 95% certain it is AirAsia Flight 8501.
Indonesia rescue agency says 95% sure debris from AirAsia flight http://t.co/wDdI8FGCt5
— Channel NewsAsia (@ChannelNewsAsia) December 30, 2014
Search officials are concerned that currents in the waters could cause the debris to spread before the teams arrive, reports CNN.
Channel News Asia also reported that search officials are bringing body bags to Pangkalan Bun in preparation for the worst.
UPDATE: At least 40 bodies have been recovered from the sea in the search for missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the Indonesian navy says and with reports from BBC News and RT.
The bodies were spotted along with debris floating in the Java Sea off the Indonesian part of Borneo, in one of the search zones for the plane.
WATCH: QZ8501 AirAsia wreckage found, dozens of bodies recovered
The search and locate operations for the missing AirAsia plane continues on day 3, Tuesday (Dec 30). About 30 ships and 15 aircraft have been mobilised for a multi-national search.
AirAsia flight QZ8501 en route to Changi Airport in Singapore disappeared on Sunday morning over the Java Sea with 162 people on board.
The search and locate operations for the missing AirAsia plane continues on day 3, Tuesday (Dec 30). About 30 ships and 15 aircraft have been mobilised for a multi-national search.
AirAsia flight QZ8501 en route to Changi Airport in Singapore disappeared on Sunday morning over the Java Sea with 162 people on board.
MMFF Ranking 2014 Latest Update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shui' earn P304M in 4 days
MANILA, Philippines - Star Cinema-produced movies “The Amazing Praybet Benjamin” and “Feng Shui 2” have dominated the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ranking and nationwide box-office gross total income as the two films earned P304 million after 4 days in theaters.
Vice Ganda announced that his film "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" breached the P200-million mark at the close of nationwide screenings on Sunday, beating the record set by the current all-time top-grosser in the same period last year.
UPDATE: 'English Only, Please' enters MMFF 2014 Top 4 Highest-grossing Films
On Monday, the comedian tweeted that 'Praybeyt Benjamin' has already earned P201 million after its fourth day in theaters.
'Benjamin's box-office performance so far puts it on track to topple the gross earnings of another Vice Ganda-starrer "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy," an entry in last year's MMFF that is currently the highest-grossing Philippine film of all time.
Meanwhile, Kris Aquino-led horror film "Feng Shui 2" has earned a total of P103.5 million in 4 days as announced by ABS-CBN's AdProm Head for Social Media & Publicity Eric John Salut on Instagram.
On Sunday, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman and overall MMFF head Francis Tolentino officially announced that gross total income of the entries in the MMFF had already reached P365 million for the first three days of showing.
Tolentino said that the figure is 12 percent higher compared to last year’s three-day total of P326 million.
He said that the top four films, in no particular order, are “The Amazing Praybet Benjamin,” “Fung Shui 2,” My Big Bossing,” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles are leading the rest of the entries in terms of overall earnings since the first day of showing.
Other entries include “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” “English Only, Please”, “Magnum Muslim .357″ and “Shake, Rattle & Roll 15.”
However, no official figures from the MMFF have been cited, saying the executive committee is careful not to influence moviegoers by announcing a top favorite in terms of nationwide earnings.
Tolentino said the festival is likely to hit P1.2 billion in gross earnings when it closes on January 4.
During the MMFF awards night on December 27, the Robin Padilla-starrer "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" and the romantic-comedy "English Only, Please" received the top honors.
Vice Ganda announced that his film "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" breached the P200-million mark at the close of nationwide screenings on Sunday, beating the record set by the current all-time top-grosser in the same period last year.
UPDATE: 'English Only, Please' enters MMFF 2014 Top 4 Highest-grossing Films
On Monday, the comedian tweeted that 'Praybeyt Benjamin' has already earned P201 million after its fourth day in theaters.
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin closed Day 4 with 201Million. Maraming maraming salamat po Madlang People! Lolo must be very happy.
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) December 29, 2014
'Benjamin's box-office performance so far puts it on track to topple the gross earnings of another Vice Ganda-starrer "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy," an entry in last year's MMFF that is currently the highest-grossing Philippine film of all time.
Meanwhile, Kris Aquino-led horror film "Feng Shui 2" has earned a total of P103.5 million in 4 days as announced by ABS-CBN's AdProm Head for Social Media & Publicity Eric John Salut on Instagram.
On Sunday, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman and overall MMFF head Francis Tolentino officially announced that gross total income of the entries in the MMFF had already reached P365 million for the first three days of showing.
Tolentino said that the figure is 12 percent higher compared to last year’s three-day total of P326 million.
He said that the top four films, in no particular order, are “The Amazing Praybet Benjamin,” “Fung Shui 2,” My Big Bossing,” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles are leading the rest of the entries in terms of overall earnings since the first day of showing.
Other entries include “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” “English Only, Please”, “Magnum Muslim .357″ and “Shake, Rattle & Roll 15.”
However, no official figures from the MMFF have been cited, saying the executive committee is careful not to influence moviegoers by announcing a top favorite in terms of nationwide earnings.
Tolentino said the festival is likely to hit P1.2 billion in gross earnings when it closes on January 4.
During the MMFF awards night on December 27, the Robin Padilla-starrer "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" and the romantic-comedy "English Only, Please" received the top honors.
DOH: Piccolo is still the top cause of fireworks injuries, 67 percent
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) today reiterated its call not to let children play with fireworks during the holiday season as latest data revealed that 67 percent of all fireworks injuries from December 21-29, 2014 were caused by piccolo.
Piccolo, a small firecracker that comes in attractive packaging is very poisonous because it contains yellow phosporous substance.
From December 21-29 this year, there were 139 cases of fireworks-related injuries and one case of fireworks ingestion. This figure is 39% lower than the five-year average and 45% lower compared to the same period last year. No death was reported.
Most (51) of the cases came from the National Capital Region, followed by Northern Mindanao (12), Davao Region (11), and Cagayan Valley (10). At the National Capital Region, Manila has the most number of cases (22), followed by Pasig (10). Las Piñas, Mandaluyong, and Pasay had three cases each.
Of the 139 cases of fireworks injuries, 87% were males whose age ranged from 3-68 years. There were 51 cases (37%) children less than 10 years old and 102 (73%) were active users.
The top causes of injuries were piccolo (67%), unknown firecrackers (6%), and five star, camara, and boga with 4% each.
“We can celebrate the holiday season without fireworks. Let us greet the New Year without injuries,” Health Acting Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin said, adding that firecracker injury can be treated and eventually get healed but not the damage on our children’s future brought about by a few minutes of merry-making.
DOH urged the public to celebrate the holidays with utmost caution as it launched this year’s anti-firecrackers campaign dubbed “Mahalaga ang Buhay, Iwasan ang Paputok.”
“There are other means to celebrate than exploding firecrackers and lighting fireworks. Mahalaga ang buhay. It is not worth risking losing lives and limbs,” Loreto-Garin said, noting that DOH recorded 1,018 fireworks-related injuries during the 2013 holiday season.
Piccolo, a small firecracker that comes in attractive packaging is very poisonous because it contains yellow phosporous substance.
From December 21-29 this year, there were 139 cases of fireworks-related injuries and one case of fireworks ingestion. This figure is 39% lower than the five-year average and 45% lower compared to the same period last year. No death was reported.
Most (51) of the cases came from the National Capital Region, followed by Northern Mindanao (12), Davao Region (11), and Cagayan Valley (10). At the National Capital Region, Manila has the most number of cases (22), followed by Pasig (10). Las Piñas, Mandaluyong, and Pasay had three cases each.
Of the 139 cases of fireworks injuries, 87% were males whose age ranged from 3-68 years. There were 51 cases (37%) children less than 10 years old and 102 (73%) were active users.
The top causes of injuries were piccolo (67%), unknown firecrackers (6%), and five star, camara, and boga with 4% each.
“We can celebrate the holiday season without fireworks. Let us greet the New Year without injuries,” Health Acting Secretary Janette Loreto-Garin said, adding that firecracker injury can be treated and eventually get healed but not the damage on our children’s future brought about by a few minutes of merry-making.
DOH urged the public to celebrate the holidays with utmost caution as it launched this year’s anti-firecrackers campaign dubbed “Mahalaga ang Buhay, Iwasan ang Paputok.”
“There are other means to celebrate than exploding firecrackers and lighting fireworks. Mahalaga ang buhay. It is not worth risking losing lives and limbs,” Loreto-Garin said, noting that DOH recorded 1,018 fireworks-related injuries during the 2013 holiday season.
'Bagyong Seniang' PAGASA weather update (December 30, 2014)
MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its 5:00am update today, December 30, 2014 announced that 'Bagyong Seniang' (international name: Jangmi) has maintained its strength and is now moving towards Cebu Province.
At 4:00 am today, 'Bagyong Seniang' was estimated based on all available data including Cebu doppler radar at 35 km Southeast of Mactan, Cebu (9.9˚N, 123.7˚E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.
Typhoon Seniang Forecast Positions:
PAGASA raised Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS#2(Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs) over Visayas in the following provinces: Bohol, Siquijor, Cebu, Guimaras, Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. The areas will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas.
Impacts of the wind are the following:
PSWS#1(Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs)
Visayas: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Camotes Island, Iloilo, Antique, Capiz and Aklan.
Mindanao: Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Zamboanga del Norte.
These areas will have rains with gusty winds with moderate to rough seas.
Impacts of the wind are the following:
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and PSWS#1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Meanwhile, ocean waves may reach up to 5 meters.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of northern and central Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and over the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao.
Bicol region and Samar provinces will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, MIMAROPA and the rest of of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from Northeast to Northwest over the rest of the country with moderate to rough seas.
At 4:00 am today, 'Bagyong Seniang' was estimated based on all available data including Cebu doppler radar at 35 km Southeast of Mactan, Cebu (9.9˚N, 123.7˚E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 11 kph.
Typhoon Seniang Forecast Positions:
- 24 hour (December 31, morning): 235 km West Northwest of Dumaguete City.
- 48 hour (January 1, morning): 115 km South Southwest of Puerto Princesa City.
- 72 hour (January 2, morning): 450 km Southwest of Puerto Princesa City.
PAGASA raised Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS#2(Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs) over Visayas in the following provinces: Bohol, Siquijor, Cebu, Guimaras, Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental. The areas will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas.
Impacts of the wind are the following:
- Rice and corn maybe adversely affected
- Few large trees uprooted
- Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally
- unroofed and old galvanized iron roofs may roll off.
- Billboards/Signage may roll off
- Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts are risky
PSWS#1(Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs)
Visayas: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Camotes Island, Iloilo, Antique, Capiz and Aklan.
Mindanao: Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Zamboanga del Norte.
These areas will have rains with gusty winds with moderate to rough seas.
Impacts of the wind are the following:
- Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken
- Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground
- Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage
- Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed
- Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and PSWS#1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Meanwhile, ocean waves may reach up to 5 meters.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of northern and central Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and over the northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao.
Bicol region and Samar provinces will be cloudy with moderate to heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, MIMAROPA and the rest of of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon and coming from Northeast to Northwest over the rest of the country with moderate to rough seas.
Air Asia Indonesia updated statement on missing flight QZ8501
AirAsia Indonesia has confirmed that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore has lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24 (Surabaya LT) Sunday morning, December 28, 2014. The flight took off from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya at 0535hours.
The aircraft was an Airbus A320-200 with the registration number PK-AXC. There were two pilots, four flight attendants and one engineer on board.
The captain in command had a total of 6,100 flying hours and the first officer a total of 2,275 flying hours
Air Asia said there were 155 passengers on board, with 138 adults, 16 children and 1 infant. Also on board were 2 pilots and 5 cabin crew.
Nationalities of passengers and crew onboard are as below:
1 Singapore
1 Malaysia
1 France
3 South Korean
156 Indonesia
"At this time, search and rescue operations are being conducted under the guidance of The Indonesia of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). AirAsia Indonesia is cooperating fully and assisting the investigation in every possible way," the airline company said.
The aircraft was on the submitted flight plan route and was requesting deviation due to enroute weather before communication with the aircraft was lost while it was still under the control of the Indonesian Air Traffic Control (ATC).
The aircraft had undergone its last scheduled maintenance on 16 November 2014.
AirAsia has established an Emergency Call Centre that is available for family or friends of those who may have been on board the aircraft. The number is: +622129850801.
The aircraft was an Airbus A320-200 with the registration number PK-AXC. There were two pilots, four flight attendants and one engineer on board.
The captain in command had a total of 6,100 flying hours and the first officer a total of 2,275 flying hours
Air Asia said there were 155 passengers on board, with 138 adults, 16 children and 1 infant. Also on board were 2 pilots and 5 cabin crew.
Nationalities of passengers and crew onboard are as below:
1 Singapore
1 Malaysia
1 France
3 South Korean
156 Indonesia
"At this time, search and rescue operations are being conducted under the guidance of The Indonesia of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). AirAsia Indonesia is cooperating fully and assisting the investigation in every possible way," the airline company said.
The aircraft was on the submitted flight plan route and was requesting deviation due to enroute weather before communication with the aircraft was lost while it was still under the control of the Indonesian Air Traffic Control (ATC).
The aircraft had undergone its last scheduled maintenance on 16 November 2014.
AirAsia has established an Emergency Call Centre that is available for family or friends of those who may have been on board the aircraft. The number is: +622129850801.
Air Asia flight QZ 8501 bound for Singapore missing - reports
Air Asia flight QZ 8501 with 162 people on board travelling from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore has lost contact with air traffic control, AirAsia Indonesia has confirmed on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
"AirAsia Indonesia regrets to confirm that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore has lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24hrs this morning," Air Asia said.
"At the present time we unfortunately have no further information regarding the status of the passengers and crew members on board, but we will keep all parties informed as more information becomes available," the airline company added.
Indonesian media said 149 Indonesians, three people from Korea, and one from Singapore, Britain and Malaysia were on board.
READ: Air Asia Indonesia updated statement on missing flight QZ8501
Metro TV said that QZ 8501 took off from Surabaya at 5:20 am local time on Sunday and was scheduled to land at Changi Airport in Singapore at 8.30 am.
The aircraft involved is an Airbus A320-216 registered PK-AXC.
Transport Ministry official Hadi Mustofa told Indonesian media that the aircraft lost contact with the Jakarta air traffic control tower at 6:17am local (23:17GMT). He said the plane had asked for an unusual route before it lost contact, Reuters reported.
At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and AirAsia is cooperating fully and assisting the rescue service.
AirAsia has established an Emergency Call Centre that is available for family or friends of those who may have been on board the aircraft. The number is: +622129850801.
AirAsia said it will release further information as soon as it becomes available.
As of press time, Air Asia has changed its profile photos of Facebook and Twitter pages to spread awareness and emphasize the saddest day of the year for the airline company.
"AirAsia Indonesia regrets to confirm that flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore has lost contact with air traffic control at 07:24hrs this morning," Air Asia said.
"At the present time we unfortunately have no further information regarding the status of the passengers and crew members on board, but we will keep all parties informed as more information becomes available," the airline company added.
Indonesian media said 149 Indonesians, three people from Korea, and one from Singapore, Britain and Malaysia were on board.
READ: Air Asia Indonesia updated statement on missing flight QZ8501
Metro TV said that QZ 8501 took off from Surabaya at 5:20 am local time on Sunday and was scheduled to land at Changi Airport in Singapore at 8.30 am.
The aircraft involved is an Airbus A320-216 registered PK-AXC.
Transport Ministry official Hadi Mustofa told Indonesian media that the aircraft lost contact with the Jakarta air traffic control tower at 6:17am local (23:17GMT). He said the plane had asked for an unusual route before it lost contact, Reuters reported.
At this time, search and rescue operations are in progress and AirAsia is cooperating fully and assisting the rescue service.
AirAsia has established an Emergency Call Centre that is available for family or friends of those who may have been on board the aircraft. The number is: +622129850801.
AirAsia said it will release further information as soon as it becomes available.
As of press time, Air Asia has changed its profile photos of Facebook and Twitter pages to spread awareness and emphasize the saddest day of the year for the airline company.
PAGASA releases 'Bagyong Seniang' weather update (December 28, 2014)
MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its first bulletin for 'Bagyong Seniang' released on Sunday morning, December 28, 2014 said that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) located at East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression.
At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Seniang' was estimated based on available data at 340 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.9°N, 129.4°E). It has maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and forecast to move West at 11 kph.
Typhoon Seniang expected landfall is on Monday morning (December 29) in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and associated with occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and moderate-heavy rainfall (7-15mm per hour).
Forecast Positions:
Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) was raised in 10 areas: Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostella Valley, Camiguin Island, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.
These areas will have occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and may experience the following:
Caraga and the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley will have rains with gusty winds. Bicol Region, Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos Region and Central Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated light rains. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#1 as well as the rest of Mindanao are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the Northern and Eastern seaboards of Luzon and the Eastern seaboard of Visayas.
The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next weather bulletin.
At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Seniang' was estimated based on available data at 340 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.9°N, 129.4°E). It has maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and forecast to move West at 11 kph.
Typhoon Seniang expected landfall is on Monday morning (December 29) in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and associated with occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and moderate-heavy rainfall (7-15mm per hour).
Forecast Positions:
- 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 60 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
- 48 hour (Tuesday morning): 120 km East of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.
- 72 hour (Wednesday morning): 170 km West of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) was raised in 10 areas: Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostella Valley, Camiguin Island, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.
These areas will have occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and may experience the following:
- Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken
- Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground
- Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage
- Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed
- Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky
Caraga and the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley will have rains with gusty winds. Bicol Region, Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos Region and Central Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated light rains. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
The estimated rainfall amount is from 7 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.
Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#1 as well as the rest of Mindanao are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.
Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the Northern and Eastern seaboards of Luzon and the Eastern seaboard of Visayas.
The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next weather bulletin.
40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 List of Winners
MANILA, Philippines - The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) organizers announce the full list of winners and awardees for the 2014 film competition in the awards night held on Saturday, December 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Eight (8) official entries have competed for the 2014 MMFF major award categories such as best picture, best actor, best actress and best director.
Entries to MMFF 2014 include Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, Muslim Magnum .357, Praybeyt Benjamin 2, Feng Shui 2, My Big Bossing's Adventures, Shake, Rattle & Roll XV, and English Only, Please.
This year's MMFF also includes 5 full-length entries under New Wave category. Official entries which were launched last November at Resorts World Manila are Ato Bautista's Gemini; Zig Dulay's M. (Mother's Maiden Name); Jason Paul Laxamana's Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker); Arlyn Dela Cruz's Maratabat (Pride and Honor), and Diane Ventura's Mulat (Awaken). Independent films were screened from December 16 to 24, 2014 at SM Megamall and Glorietta 4 cinemas.
The mainstream festival has kicked-off on Thursday, December 25, 2014 and will have ongoing nationwide screening until the first week of January 2014. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas in order to showcase locally produced films.
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Here is the complete list of winners for the 2014 MMFF (Updated):
Father Larry Faraon opened the 40th MMFF awards night ceremony with a prayer. The event which was hosted by comedian-host Edu Manzano and 'Feng Shui 2' star Kris Aquino will have a telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after 'The Voice of the Philippines' Season 2.
Eight (8) official entries have competed for the 2014 MMFF major award categories such as best picture, best actor, best actress and best director.
Entries to MMFF 2014 include Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, Muslim Magnum .357, Praybeyt Benjamin 2, Feng Shui 2, My Big Bossing's Adventures, Shake, Rattle & Roll XV, and English Only, Please.
This year's MMFF also includes 5 full-length entries under New Wave category. Official entries which were launched last November at Resorts World Manila are Ato Bautista's Gemini; Zig Dulay's M. (Mother's Maiden Name); Jason Paul Laxamana's Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker); Arlyn Dela Cruz's Maratabat (Pride and Honor), and Diane Ventura's Mulat (Awaken). Independent films were screened from December 16 to 24, 2014 at SM Megamall and Glorietta 4 cinemas.
The mainstream festival has kicked-off on Thursday, December 25, 2014 and will have ongoing nationwide screening until the first week of January 2014. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas in order to showcase locally produced films.
RELATED STORY
MMFF Ranking 2014: Tolentino announces Top 4 Films, Total Earnings
Here is the complete list of winners for the 2014 MMFF (Updated):
- New Wave Special Jury Prize (shorts): "Kalaw" by Asia Pacific Institute
- Best Float: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- Youth Choice Film Awards: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- New Wave Best Actor: Allen Dizon for "Magkakabaung"
- New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Kristopher King for "Maratabat"
- New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Gloria Sevilla for "Mother's Maiden Name"
- New Wave Best Actress: Zsa Zsa Padilla for "Mother's Maiden Name"
- New Wave Best Director: Jason Paul Laxamana for "Magkakabaung"
- New Wave Special Jury Prize: "Mother's Maiden Name"
- New Wave Best Picture: "Magkakabaung" by Jason Paul Laxamana
- Best Musical Score: Von de Guzman for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Best Sound Engineer: Wild Sound for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Best Theme Song: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
- Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon for "My Big Bossing"
- Best Make Up: Kubot The Aswang Chronicles 2
- Best Visual Effects: Mothership Inc. for "Kubot The Aswang Chronicles 2"
- Best Production Design: Ericsson Navarro for "Kubot The Aswang Chronicles 2"
- Best Editor: Marya Ignacio for "English Only Please"
- Best Cinematographer: Carlo Mendoza for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Face of the Night: Nadine Lustre
- Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Film: Robin Padilla for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Best Supporting Actor: Joey Marquez for "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
- Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon for "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
- Best Director: Dan Villegas for "English Only Please"
- Best Story: Antoinette Jadaone and Dan Villegas for "English Only Please"
- Best Screenplay: Antoinette Jadaone for "English Only Please"
- Special MMFF 40th Year Award: MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino
- Best Cinematographer: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: Robin Padilla and producers for "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- MMFF 2014 3rd Best Picture: "Kubot The Aswang Chronicles 2"
- MMFF 2014 2nd Best Picture: "English, Only Please"
- MMFF 2014 Best Picture: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
- Best Actor: Derek Ramsay for "English Only Please"
- Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado for "English Only, Please"
Father Larry Faraon opened the 40th MMFF awards night ceremony with a prayer. The event which was hosted by comedian-host Edu Manzano and 'Feng Shui 2' star Kris Aquino will have a telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 after 'The Voice of the Philippines' Season 2.
New Year Countdown to 2015: Top 15 Places, Events in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines - Beyond the traditional new year's eve (NYE) celebration are the countdown and special events happening around Mega and Metro Manila. On December 31, several establishments and companies will have their grandest welcome to 2015 and the year of Green Wooden Sheep through Countdown to 2015 festivities.
Choose now where are you going as we compile once again the Top 15 places and events to celebrate new year's eve in the metro. Countdown to 2015 is definitely the best and meaningful event this year - full of fireworks, party peeps, bountiful banquet, music and revelry in epic proportions to usher in the New Year.
1. Philippine Arena: The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert | December 31, 2014 at Bocaue, Bulacan
Experience the best of music to usher in year 2015. International and multi-platinum RNB dance sensation Chris Brown, along with Bamboo, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, KZ Tandigan, Morisette, and Japan’s Tempura Kidz, are set to perform at The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert. On Dec. 31, the massive gates of the world’s largest indoor stadium, the Philippine Arena, shall be opened to ticket holders who will get the once-in-lifetime experience of welcoming 2015 with the most celebrated mix of OPM bands and other world-class artists.
Ticket holders not only get to witness big one concert, but may also watch the biggest and the most-stellar line-up OPM bands, featuring: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kjwan, Rico Blanco, Up Dharma Down, Callalily, SpongeCola, Itchyworms, Sandwich, Imago, 6CycleMind, Mayonnaise, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Silent Sanctuary, and many more!
On December 30, The Voice Kids, Shamrock, Hajji Alejandro, Asin, Willie Nepomuceno, Coritha, FBC Rebirth, Juan Rodrigo and Rey Valera will be performing live at the Philippine Stadium.
Additional entertainment for the whole family includes parade, bazaars and all your favorite carnival rides and attractions.
Tickets to The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert is now available at Ticketnet. Get your tickets online at www.ticketnet.com.ph or at Ticketnet outlets. For inquiries you may also call the Ticketnet Hotline at 911-5555.
2. Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 | December 31, 2014 6PM at Eastwood Mall Open Park, Ortigas
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City is celebrating the New Year with a bang through an Awesome line-up of spectacular performances and activities from the country’s brightest music stars at its New Year Countdown to 2015, the official New Year Countdown of Quezon City.
Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo will be leading the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 on December 31, performing at 8PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Named Yes Magazine’s Most Beautiful Star of 2014, Sarah continues to win both fans and accolades here and abroad, and was even tapped by Disney Channel to sing Tangled’s The Glow.
Sarah Geronimo topbills an equally stellar lineup of performers, which include acclaimed Pinoy bands Pupil and Sandwich, popular teen stars James Reid and Nadine Lustre, pop singers Anja Aguilar and Jason Farol, who was mentored by AmericanIdol’s Kelly Clarkson in the American TV series Duets, internet sensation Donnalyn Bartolome, rapper Shehyee and Freestyle’s Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal.
Hosting this year’s countdown are MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi Pressman, Chris Schneider and Kito Romualdez and ending the night with more awesomeness is DJ Ace Ramos.
Start the New Year in an Awesome way with star-studded performances at the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015! For more information, you may call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888 or 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit megaworldlifestylemalls website.
3. Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special | December 31, 2013 10:00PM at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
Welcome 2015 with a bang! Take part in the most colorful and chic New Year celebration with Countdown to 2015: The GMA-7 New Year Special. Happening on December 31, 2014 from 10:00pm onwards at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It will feature Chef Boy Logro and other big artists from the Kapuso network.
4. Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 10am at Quezon City Memorial Circle
TV5 has partnered with the Quezon City government to welcome 2015 with the grandest New Year Countdown in the country. With the intention of “spreading happy and positive vibes” for the coming year, TV5 is preparing for the biggest New Year countdown.
A whole day fair open to the public, the Happy Network’s countdown will be highlighted by a grand showcase of fireworks display and a 3D mapping show that is said to be at par with other famous New Year celebrations around the globe such as those at Times Square in New York, The Eye in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and The Opera House in Sydney, among others.
The countdown will be broadcast live at TV5 starting at 10:30 p.m. More details here.
5. Sulong Manila 2015: Manila New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 6PM at Roxas Boulevard
Manila will experience a unique and more festive new year countdown this year as the city government, headed by Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, in cooperation with the Mare Foundation, will bring the country’s first-ever 3-D video mapping pyro/laser lights musical, Sulong Manila 2015 Countdown over the stretch of Roxas Boulevard on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
6. Solaire Holidays 2014 Countdown to New Year | December 31, 2014 8PM onwards
"An exciting line-up of performances by world-class acts, festive menus crafted by internationally renowned chefs, special Yuletide events and award-winning pyromusical extravagance awaits you!"
A brand new Toyota Fortuner is up for grabs as Solaire Resort & Casino ushers in the New Year! You could also win exciting gadgets and free play or slot credits. Every 100 points you earn from December 24. 2014 - January 1, 2015 gets you a ticket. Visit Solaire website for more details.
Countdown at ECLIPSE Entertainment Lounge (Dec. 31):
8.00pm: The Company
9.30pm: Scarlet and AMP Band
11.00pm: Mitch Valdez and AMP Band
Midnight at the OASIS Garden Cafe (Dec. 31):
8.30pm: Ryan Gallagher
9.30pm: The Company
11.00pm: Bituin Escalante
Spectacular Pyromusical by the Manila bay at the strike of 12mn, presented by international award-winning pyrotechnic team. It can be viewed by guests at the outdoors area at the main lobby.
7. Star-studded New Year Countdown at Resorts World Manila The Plaza, Newport Mall | December 31, 2014 5PM onwards
"If you count yourself among the stars and you’re looking for a star-studded party on New Year’s Eve in Manila, then look no further. Resorts World Manila is once again bringing you its coolest party of the year with the Starriest New Year’s Eve Party!
This one-night New Year’s countdown shindig will fill your appetite with the brightest star performers as well as various star-clad party goers.
Starting off with Banda Kawayan playing Christmas classics using their traditional bamboo musical instruments, followed by a brilliant spectacle of lights and sounds with our country’s biggest indoor Christmas lantern display.
Everything’s going to be a “starrific” blast from here onwards with the Dawn, Ely Buendia, Yeng Constantino, Mitoy and Draybers, Princess Velasco and the Main Cast Band, all of whom are going to rock and rouse you up in welcoming a lucky and prosperous New Year."
8. New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City
Skye W High Street: "Ring in 2015 with a bang as #Skye brings you dynamic DJ duo DJ @raverepublic with support from @djedong, @kbhaw, and @djdavidardiente for our 4th annual #NewYearsEveParty this December 31st, Wednesday! The countdown starts at 10PM! Door charge is Php1,000 and comes with free drink. For table packages and reservations, please contact 478 4284 or 0932 856 7593."
HyvE: "Let's all welcome 2015 with a bang this December 31st with DJ RayRay for our 2nd annual New Year's Eve Party! The FIRST 300 people to arrive from the Hyve Guestlist hotline get FREE ENTRY! Send in your names before 7PM of December 30 to 0917 552 9084. Doors open at 10PM."
Prive: "Welcome 2015 at the Privé New Year's Eve Ball and get ready for a night you will never forget! Book your tables now at +63917.898.8181."
Aracama Manila: "Join Aracama's New Year's Eve celebration with Karl Ty, Emil Angeles, Badboy Jeff and MC Millz. The event will be hosted by Iya Silos, Toby Benjamin and Charlie Alipio. Contact +63917 861 2702 for tables."
9. Black and White New Year's Ball 2015 at the City of Dreams Manila | December 31, 2014 9pm to 9am
"Countdown to 2015 at Manila's most luxurious ultra lounge with Pangaea Manila's Black & White New Year's Ball. Catch Chicago-based Jump Smokers plus music by #1 Bali-Singapore DJ Mikey Moran and our very own DJs Nina & Steal."
For information and table reservations, contact +63 917 3813398 or email PangaeaTableReservations@cod-manila.com.
10. Fairmont Makati Spectacular New Year Feast
End 2014 on a delicious note with a spectacular gourmet spread at Spectrum.
Dine during the New Year's Eve dinner buffet and gain exclusive access to the 9th floor Pool Bar New Year's Eve Countdown Party. Guests can also choose to start the year right by partaking in a sumptuous New Year's Day brunch or dinner feasts.
New Year's Eve dinner buffet is at Php 4,195 net per person (with access to the Pool Bar Countdown Party and glass of champagne).
For more information, please call the Holiday Hotline at +63 2 555 9848 or email dining.makati@fairmont.com.
11. Manila Peninsula New Year's Eve 'Crystal' Gala Ball and Dinner
While you're having a merry Christmas day with your loved ones, are you all set for New Year's Eve? It will be glitz, glitter and glam for 2014's final send-off party at The Lobby - the "Crystal" Gala Ball and Dinner. The Dinner Buffet is from 9:00 pm to 12 midnight; the Band plays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For inquiries or reservations, please call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.
12. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Fete 2015 New Year's Eve Special
Start the year right with a menu of activities celebrating 2015 featuring a petite à la carte selection consumable at Php2,500+++ from 6pm to 10pm and after-party access with tickets available at Php500+++ per person with a complimentary drink.
Le Bar sets the stage for the annual New Year’s countdown and colorful balloon drop. Overlooking the magnifique Manila Bay, witness the burst of colors in the annual fireworks display officially greeting the New Year. Featured femme trio - The Zombettes spins hot tracks in a sensational countdown after-party.
Free admission to the New Year’s Eve after-party for hotel guests and Le Bar diners. To make an online reservation or inquiry, visit here.
13. 'Michael Jackson' themed New Year Countdown at Discovery Suites
"Welcome 2015 with a lavish dinner at 22 Prime, and a Michael Jackson themed dance party at the Columbus Room on the 42nd floor. A stunning panoramic view of fireworks in the Metro Manila skyline caps off a fabulous midnight countdown. 15% discount for the first 30 tickets purchased on or before December 23, 2014. For inquiries, e-mail rsvn@discovery.com.ph or call (02) 719-6931 to 32."
14. 2015 New Year's Eve Countdown at Vask
"Come join the countdown to 2015 and witness the most amazing view of the fireworks at the Deck. Witness the perfect view of Rockwell Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas! Come and celebrate 2015 with with bottles of cava and music from Vask DJs. For table reservations, you may call: 09178065292."
15. BEST WESTERN PLUS Antel Hotel New Year's Eve
"Enjoy the buffer dinner, live band and WIN from our raffle prizes. Most of all, stay with the people who care."
Notes:
1. For Makati residents, the New Year’s Eve Countdown and Street Party usually held along Ayala Avenue has been cancelled this year.
Instead, the Makati city government is planning to donate the event’s hefty budget of PHP 30 million to the victims of Typhoon Ruby.
2. ABS-CBN New Year's Countdown is Live on Bandila on Wednesday night. It will cover all the New Year's Eve Festivities around the Metro.
3. Photos and information presented above are from official Facebook pages and websites of different establishments or companies with New Year Countdown to 2015. TheSummitExpress.com compiled the top 15 places and events for the benefit of its readers.
Share now this post if you find this informative. Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter for more interesting and original stories. Happy New Year my dearest thesummitexpress.com readers!
Choose now where are you going as we compile once again the Top 15 places and events to celebrate new year's eve in the metro. Countdown to 2015 is definitely the best and meaningful event this year - full of fireworks, party peeps, bountiful banquet, music and revelry in epic proportions to usher in the New Year.
1. Philippine Arena: The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert | December 31, 2014 at Bocaue, Bulacan
Experience the best of music to usher in year 2015. International and multi-platinum RNB dance sensation Chris Brown, along with Bamboo, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, KZ Tandigan, Morisette, and Japan’s Tempura Kidz, are set to perform at The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert. On Dec. 31, the massive gates of the world’s largest indoor stadium, the Philippine Arena, shall be opened to ticket holders who will get the once-in-lifetime experience of welcoming 2015 with the most celebrated mix of OPM bands and other world-class artists.
Ticket holders not only get to witness big one concert, but may also watch the biggest and the most-stellar line-up OPM bands, featuring: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kjwan, Rico Blanco, Up Dharma Down, Callalily, SpongeCola, Itchyworms, Sandwich, Imago, 6CycleMind, Mayonnaise, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Silent Sanctuary, and many more!
On December 30, The Voice Kids, Shamrock, Hajji Alejandro, Asin, Willie Nepomuceno, Coritha, FBC Rebirth, Juan Rodrigo and Rey Valera will be performing live at the Philippine Stadium.
Additional entertainment for the whole family includes parade, bazaars and all your favorite carnival rides and attractions.
Tickets to The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert is now available at Ticketnet. Get your tickets online at www.ticketnet.com.ph or at Ticketnet outlets. For inquiries you may also call the Ticketnet Hotline at 911-5555.
2. Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 | December 31, 2014 6PM at Eastwood Mall Open Park, Ortigas
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City is celebrating the New Year with a bang through an Awesome line-up of spectacular performances and activities from the country’s brightest music stars at its New Year Countdown to 2015, the official New Year Countdown of Quezon City.
Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo will be leading the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 on December 31, performing at 8PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Named Yes Magazine’s Most Beautiful Star of 2014, Sarah continues to win both fans and accolades here and abroad, and was even tapped by Disney Channel to sing Tangled’s The Glow.
Sarah Geronimo topbills an equally stellar lineup of performers, which include acclaimed Pinoy bands Pupil and Sandwich, popular teen stars James Reid and Nadine Lustre, pop singers Anja Aguilar and Jason Farol, who was mentored by AmericanIdol’s Kelly Clarkson in the American TV series Duets, internet sensation Donnalyn Bartolome, rapper Shehyee and Freestyle’s Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal.
Hosting this year’s countdown are MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi Pressman, Chris Schneider and Kito Romualdez and ending the night with more awesomeness is DJ Ace Ramos.
Start the New Year in an Awesome way with star-studded performances at the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015! For more information, you may call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888 or 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit megaworldlifestylemalls website.
3. Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special | December 31, 2013 10:00PM at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
Welcome 2015 with a bang! Take part in the most colorful and chic New Year celebration with Countdown to 2015: The GMA-7 New Year Special. Happening on December 31, 2014 from 10:00pm onwards at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It will feature Chef Boy Logro and other big artists from the Kapuso network.
4. Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 10am at Quezon City Memorial Circle
TV5 has partnered with the Quezon City government to welcome 2015 with the grandest New Year Countdown in the country. With the intention of “spreading happy and positive vibes” for the coming year, TV5 is preparing for the biggest New Year countdown.
A whole day fair open to the public, the Happy Network’s countdown will be highlighted by a grand showcase of fireworks display and a 3D mapping show that is said to be at par with other famous New Year celebrations around the globe such as those at Times Square in New York, The Eye in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and The Opera House in Sydney, among others.
The countdown will be broadcast live at TV5 starting at 10:30 p.m. More details here.
5. Sulong Manila 2015: Manila New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 6PM at Roxas Boulevard
Manila will experience a unique and more festive new year countdown this year as the city government, headed by Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, in cooperation with the Mare Foundation, will bring the country’s first-ever 3-D video mapping pyro/laser lights musical, Sulong Manila 2015 Countdown over the stretch of Roxas Boulevard on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
6. Solaire Holidays 2014 Countdown to New Year | December 31, 2014 8PM onwards
"An exciting line-up of performances by world-class acts, festive menus crafted by internationally renowned chefs, special Yuletide events and award-winning pyromusical extravagance awaits you!"
A brand new Toyota Fortuner is up for grabs as Solaire Resort & Casino ushers in the New Year! You could also win exciting gadgets and free play or slot credits. Every 100 points you earn from December 24. 2014 - January 1, 2015 gets you a ticket. Visit Solaire website for more details.
Countdown at ECLIPSE Entertainment Lounge (Dec. 31):
8.00pm: The Company
9.30pm: Scarlet and AMP Band
11.00pm: Mitch Valdez and AMP Band
Midnight at the OASIS Garden Cafe (Dec. 31):
8.30pm: Ryan Gallagher
9.30pm: The Company
11.00pm: Bituin Escalante
Spectacular Pyromusical by the Manila bay at the strike of 12mn, presented by international award-winning pyrotechnic team. It can be viewed by guests at the outdoors area at the main lobby.
7. Star-studded New Year Countdown at Resorts World Manila The Plaza, Newport Mall | December 31, 2014 5PM onwards
"If you count yourself among the stars and you’re looking for a star-studded party on New Year’s Eve in Manila, then look no further. Resorts World Manila is once again bringing you its coolest party of the year with the Starriest New Year’s Eve Party!
This one-night New Year’s countdown shindig will fill your appetite with the brightest star performers as well as various star-clad party goers.
Starting off with Banda Kawayan playing Christmas classics using their traditional bamboo musical instruments, followed by a brilliant spectacle of lights and sounds with our country’s biggest indoor Christmas lantern display.
Everything’s going to be a “starrific” blast from here onwards with the Dawn, Ely Buendia, Yeng Constantino, Mitoy and Draybers, Princess Velasco and the Main Cast Band, all of whom are going to rock and rouse you up in welcoming a lucky and prosperous New Year."
8. New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City
Skye W High Street: "Ring in 2015 with a bang as #Skye brings you dynamic DJ duo DJ @raverepublic with support from @djedong, @kbhaw, and @djdavidardiente for our 4th annual #NewYearsEveParty this December 31st, Wednesday! The countdown starts at 10PM! Door charge is Php1,000 and comes with free drink. For table packages and reservations, please contact 478 4284 or 0932 856 7593."
HyvE: "Let's all welcome 2015 with a bang this December 31st with DJ RayRay for our 2nd annual New Year's Eve Party! The FIRST 300 people to arrive from the Hyve Guestlist hotline get FREE ENTRY! Send in your names before 7PM of December 30 to 0917 552 9084. Doors open at 10PM."
Prive: "Welcome 2015 at the Privé New Year's Eve Ball and get ready for a night you will never forget! Book your tables now at +63917.898.8181."
Aracama Manila: "Join Aracama's New Year's Eve celebration with Karl Ty, Emil Angeles, Badboy Jeff and MC Millz. The event will be hosted by Iya Silos, Toby Benjamin and Charlie Alipio. Contact +63917 861 2702 for tables."
9. Black and White New Year's Ball 2015 at the City of Dreams Manila | December 31, 2014 9pm to 9am
"Countdown to 2015 at Manila's most luxurious ultra lounge with Pangaea Manila's Black & White New Year's Ball. Catch Chicago-based Jump Smokers plus music by #1 Bali-Singapore DJ Mikey Moran and our very own DJs Nina & Steal."
For information and table reservations, contact +63 917 3813398 or email PangaeaTableReservations@cod-manila.com.
10. Fairmont Makati Spectacular New Year Feast
End 2014 on a delicious note with a spectacular gourmet spread at Spectrum.
Dine during the New Year's Eve dinner buffet and gain exclusive access to the 9th floor Pool Bar New Year's Eve Countdown Party. Guests can also choose to start the year right by partaking in a sumptuous New Year's Day brunch or dinner feasts.
New Year's Eve dinner buffet is at Php 4,195 net per person (with access to the Pool Bar Countdown Party and glass of champagne).
- New Year's Day brunch buffet is at Php 3,995 net per person
- New Year's Day luxe brunch with champagne is at Php 4,995 net per person
- New Year's Day dinner buffet is at Php 3,650 net per person
For more information, please call the Holiday Hotline at +63 2 555 9848 or email dining.makati@fairmont.com.
11. Manila Peninsula New Year's Eve 'Crystal' Gala Ball and Dinner
While you're having a merry Christmas day with your loved ones, are you all set for New Year's Eve? It will be glitz, glitter and glam for 2014's final send-off party at The Lobby - the "Crystal" Gala Ball and Dinner. The Dinner Buffet is from 9:00 pm to 12 midnight; the Band plays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For inquiries or reservations, please call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.
12. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Fete 2015 New Year's Eve Special
Start the year right with a menu of activities celebrating 2015 featuring a petite à la carte selection consumable at Php2,500+++ from 6pm to 10pm and after-party access with tickets available at Php500+++ per person with a complimentary drink.
Le Bar sets the stage for the annual New Year’s countdown and colorful balloon drop. Overlooking the magnifique Manila Bay, witness the burst of colors in the annual fireworks display officially greeting the New Year. Featured femme trio - The Zombettes spins hot tracks in a sensational countdown after-party.
Free admission to the New Year’s Eve after-party for hotel guests and Le Bar diners. To make an online reservation or inquiry, visit here.
13. 'Michael Jackson' themed New Year Countdown at Discovery Suites
"Welcome 2015 with a lavish dinner at 22 Prime, and a Michael Jackson themed dance party at the Columbus Room on the 42nd floor. A stunning panoramic view of fireworks in the Metro Manila skyline caps off a fabulous midnight countdown. 15% discount for the first 30 tickets purchased on or before December 23, 2014. For inquiries, e-mail rsvn@discovery.com.ph or call (02) 719-6931 to 32."
14. 2015 New Year's Eve Countdown at Vask
"Come join the countdown to 2015 and witness the most amazing view of the fireworks at the Deck. Witness the perfect view of Rockwell Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas! Come and celebrate 2015 with with bottles of cava and music from Vask DJs. For table reservations, you may call: 09178065292."
15. BEST WESTERN PLUS Antel Hotel New Year's Eve
"Enjoy the buffer dinner, live band and WIN from our raffle prizes. Most of all, stay with the people who care."
Notes:
1. For Makati residents, the New Year’s Eve Countdown and Street Party usually held along Ayala Avenue has been cancelled this year.
Instead, the Makati city government is planning to donate the event’s hefty budget of PHP 30 million to the victims of Typhoon Ruby.
2. ABS-CBN New Year's Countdown is Live on Bandila on Wednesday night. It will cover all the New Year's Eve Festivities around the Metro.
3. Photos and information presented above are from official Facebook pages and websites of different establishments or companies with New Year Countdown to 2015. TheSummitExpress.com compiled the top 15 places and events for the benefit of its readers.
Share now this post if you find this informative. Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter for more interesting and original stories. Happy New Year my dearest thesummitexpress.com readers!
It's Here: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera official prenup video
MANILA, Philippines - The official prenuptial video of celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera was officially released on Friday.
The nearly five-minute AVP was shot in Porac, Pampanga and was conceptualized by Dingdong himself.
Showcased in their prenuptial video were the fast and expensive rides, a tent full of memories, their favorite street food and a tricycle serving as a bridal car.
Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, have been a couple for over five years now. They met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "MariMar" and went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series.
The couple will tie the knot on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cubao, Quezon City.
"Watch this beautiful couple in a video that best describes who they are and what truly makes them happy," events videographer Nice Print said in a teaser.
WATCH: Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera Official Prenuptial Video by Nice Print Photography
The nearly five-minute AVP was shot in Porac, Pampanga and was conceptualized by Dingdong himself.
Showcased in their prenuptial video were the fast and expensive rides, a tent full of memories, their favorite street food and a tricycle serving as a bridal car.
Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, have been a couple for over five years now. They met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "MariMar" and went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series.
The couple will tie the knot on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cubao, Quezon City.
"Watch this beautiful couple in a video that best describes who they are and what truly makes them happy," events videographer Nice Print said in a teaser.
WATCH: Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera Official Prenuptial Video by Nice Print Photography
MMFF Ranking 2014: Tolentino announces Top 4 Films, Total Earnings
MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially announced today, December 26, 2014 the top 4 movie entries to the 40th year of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
MMDA Chairman and overall MMFF head Francis Tolentino said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” “Feng Shui 2,” “My Big Bossing” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2” are the top 4 films as of Friday.
RELATED STORY
40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 List of Winners
The two-day gross earnings of the eight entries to MMFF is now at P182 million, higher by 12 percent to 13 percent than last year.
UPDATES:
MMFF Ranking 2014 Latest Update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shiu' earn P304M in 4 days
'English Only, Please' enters MMFF 2014 Top 4 Highest-grossing Films
MMFF 2014 Box office update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shui' set record
Tolentino said this year’s opening-day gross was P146 million, compared to P128 million on the first day last year.
As of 1 p.m. today, the ticket sales already reached P36 million, which is also higher than the P32 million of last year.
Meanwhile, the MMDA chairman refused to reveal the official MMFF ranking of the top 4 films.
“Ayaw namin mag-trending kasi. Hayaan muna natin mag-percolate, matapos ang awards night (on Saturday, December 27 at PICC) at i-validate ng moviegoers ang resulta ng awards. Ayaw namin ma-influence ang taste ng moviegoers.”
On the other hand, reliable sources said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" earned P53-million; "Feng Shui 2" --P31-M; "My Big Bossing" -- P28-million and "Kubot" --P11-millon."
On an Instagram post of ABS-CBN's AdProm Head for Social Media & Publicity Eric John Salut, he said that "Feng Shui 2" has now the highest-opening day gross for any Filipino horror film at P31.4 million and "Praybeyt Benjamin" got the highest-opening gross for any Filipino film at P53.3 million."
Tolentino expects the ongoing MMFF to gross P1.1- billion, a big leap from last year’s P996-million take at the end of the festival.
The other MMFF entries are “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”, “English Only Please”, “Shake, Rattle and Roll XV” and “Magnum Muslim .357.”
The next official announcements on the MMFF box office earnings will be on Sunday, December 28, Friday, January 2, 2015 and on Sunday, January 4, 2015.
The awards night is scheduled tomorrow night, December 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Proceeds of the annual holiday festival are being distributed to the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation Inc., Motion Picture and Anti-Film Piracy Council, Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Optical Media Board.
MMDA Chairman and overall MMFF head Francis Tolentino said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” “Feng Shui 2,” “My Big Bossing” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2” are the top 4 films as of Friday.
RELATED STORY
40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 List of Winners
The two-day gross earnings of the eight entries to MMFF is now at P182 million, higher by 12 percent to 13 percent than last year.
UPDATES:
MMFF Ranking 2014 Latest Update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shiu' earn P304M in 4 days
'English Only, Please' enters MMFF 2014 Top 4 Highest-grossing Films
MMFF 2014 Box office update: 'Praybeyt Benjamin', 'Feng Shui' set record
As of 1 p.m. today, the ticket sales already reached P36 million, which is also higher than the P32 million of last year.
Meanwhile, the MMDA chairman refused to reveal the official MMFF ranking of the top 4 films.
“Ayaw namin mag-trending kasi. Hayaan muna natin mag-percolate, matapos ang awards night (on Saturday, December 27 at PICC) at i-validate ng moviegoers ang resulta ng awards. Ayaw namin ma-influence ang taste ng moviegoers.”
On the other hand, reliable sources said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" earned P53-million; "Feng Shui 2" --P31-M; "My Big Bossing" -- P28-million and "Kubot" --P11-millon."
On an Instagram post of ABS-CBN's AdProm Head for Social Media & Publicity Eric John Salut, he said that "Feng Shui 2" has now the highest-opening day gross for any Filipino horror film at P31.4 million and "Praybeyt Benjamin" got the highest-opening gross for any Filipino film at P53.3 million."
Tolentino expects the ongoing MMFF to gross P1.1- billion, a big leap from last year’s P996-million take at the end of the festival.
The other MMFF entries are “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”, “English Only Please”, “Shake, Rattle and Roll XV” and “Magnum Muslim .357.”
The next official announcements on the MMFF box office earnings will be on Sunday, December 28, Friday, January 2, 2015 and on Sunday, January 4, 2015.
The awards night is scheduled tomorrow night, December 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Proceeds of the annual holiday festival are being distributed to the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation Inc., Motion Picture and Anti-Film Piracy Council, Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Optical Media Board.
