"Death March" sentenced to death by critics but "On The Job" rises; Diaz's "Norte" to premiere next in Cannes

Japanese actor Jacky Woo, 'Death March' director Adolfo Alix Jr. and Sam Milby 

are joined by a guest at the Red Carpet screening of the Filipino movie at Cannes Film Festival. 

The Filipino film industry is not new to the world's most prestigious Cannes International Film Festival. In fact, in 2009, Brillante Mendoza won Best Director or the Prix de la mise en scene citation for his film 'Kinatay' (Butchered) defeating 19 other brilliant filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino who entered the competition via "Inglorious Bastards". 

Now, the Philippines showcases three films in the annual film fest, two for Un Certain Regard, a category made especially for films who may not be competing for the top prize Palme d'or but are showcasing "innovation and audacious works". Cannes may present the Best Film Award for Best Film in this category and representing the Philippines are Adolfo Alix Jr's. "Death March" and Lav Diaz's "Norte: Hangganan ng Kasaysayan" (Norte: The End of History). 

Marian Rivera, Enrique Gil & other celebrities come to Resorts World for Epic Weekend

Your favorite entertainment and leisure hotspot gathers the biggest celebrities and performers in one full-packed weekend of free shows and huge surprises. We’re not talking about local stars only as you can watch your favorite Hollywood actors too in the biggest blockbusters for a super discounted movie ticket price.

Folks, welcome to Epic Weekend. And when we say “epic”, we mean it.

Denim Debonair and Prints Charming

Bench+ releases all new denim collection

Here comes denim season! Or is there such a term as 'denim season'? 

Just being one of the only two clothing materials which transcend seasons is denim. With the other  being white or black shirt, any clothing piece of denim is timeless. As summer almost waves goodbye and as rainy season peeks around the corner, leading local clothing brand Bench holds a very spontaneous change of season with their newest denim collection. 

Dash talk with the Dashing Edward Mendez

He is one of the original hunks who made Cosmo Magazine's annual bachelors spread huge. In fact, he was among the first brave ones who really posed for the centerfold nude behind a surfboard. He took baby steps in the entertainment industry and starting last year, he is seen on primetime soap opera 'Magkaribal' and has appeared in several other shows. I am talking about Edward Mendez and to most girls, meeting him would be a dream come true. 

If you were me, consider that dream fulfilled. Together with other blogger friends Ely (www.elysplanet.com) and Morgan (www.supermorgy.com), we had the chance to sit down and talk randomly with Edward Mendez while he was on break from filming last year's Metro Manila Film Festival entry 'One More Try'. 

THE ELECTION HUB: PH Vote 2013 Timeline

Real-time vote counts and other highlights of the National and Local elections

When the first automated elections underwent 3 years ago, the whole country was surprised when PNoy surged ahead of his opponents for the Presidential race, registering 5 million votes as early as 11 pm of election day. It was only 4 hours after the voting precincts all over the country were closed yet a clear frontrunner was already seen. This is also how fast the national and local elections today will be like so I will keep you updated with the latest tallies as often as I could. 

Photo by Philippine Daily Inquirer

Be updated! Here's our Election Day 2013 Timeline. 

May 13, 2013 5:00 AM

I am literally seeing sunrise as I am writing this. Before the voting precincts open in 2 hours, let's take a quick look at the latest of all Senatorial surveys released by SWS (Social Weather Stations) on May 8 and was conducted on May 2 and 3. 

PhotoFile I: Begin in Vigan

I am starting a new section here on my blog. It's dedicated to posting more photos than text. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words as what they say. I am also hoping to give more time and effort in improving my photography skills. I hope my best will be good enough though. =/

My first entry will be about my second time to walk on the cobble-paved streets of Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Famous for the century-old Spanish houses and structures along it, the rain and the long ride to the site are worth it. Here are my snaps. I hope you like 'em. :) 

Yep, that is right! With me is just Canon's starter DSLR. :) 

Angie Miller is eliminated; Kree and Candice meet for American Idol finale

On who could be the girls' biggest revenge to the boys' 5 successive championships on American Idol, Angie Miller was eliminated today, short of making it to the finale. It will be a country versus blues diva showdown in the finale next week between Kree Harrison and Candice Glover. 

No one would ever argue that Angie Miller, the 19 year-old singer and songwriter from Beverly, Massachusetts came as the most talented this season. Her performance of her own song "Set Me Free" during the Hollywood Round is undeniably the best single performance this season saw. And I said that regardless of how many times the judges gave several contestants, especially the last 4 divas, standing ovations. 

NatGeo launches new show 'The 80's: The Time of Our Lives' with a retro party

Madonna's 'Like a Virgin', the rise of credit cards, the emergence of VHS over Betamax, Cindy Lauper, the hip days of walkman, the height of space exploration, Michael Jackson, the first use of mobile phones, and the cold war between the United States and the Soviet Union- these are the marks of the 80's, the decade cable network National Geographic referred to as the 'decade that defined us'. 

One of 80's biggest TV show is Carmi Martin's Chicks to Chicks. 

She showed up last night to join host Jojo Alejar in an aura that traversed 3 decades. 

Enrique, Alden, Elmo & some random hotness for Folded & Hung's Summer Sundance

Leading local clothing line Folded and Hung held its Summer Sundance in where else but in your favorite island summer destination, Boracay. Our three male endorsers where there to party with all F & H fans. I took some photos from F & H's FB fan page with quite scorching shots of brand ambassadors Enrique Gil, Alden Richards and Elmo Magalona. 

Folded and Hung brand ambassadors Enrique Gil, Alden Richards, and Elmo Magalona

Miss Earth Philippines 2013 candidates at Resorts World Manila's 'La Flora de Mayo'

May in the Philippines has always been marked with various fiestas including the Santacruzan. Resorts World Manila, being the country's first and best integrated resort destination teamed up with Miss Earth Philippines and top couturier Arielle Agasang to celebrate La Flora de Mayo last Saturday.