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Starweek Magazine

B-day for a Cause

my LIPS are SEALED… sometimes… - Maurice Arcache -
Religion, dahlings, is never the measure of man’s salvation, for it is not good works or doctrines that can save us but only our Lord Jesus Christ. Believing this devoutly, Josefina "Pitang" Lopez-Tiongson celebrated her birthday with a wish which apres years just came true.

From the gates of Club Filipino in Greenhills, Pitang drove out to celebrate not only her birthday but her dream of putting up an altar for Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Gen. Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay, the construction of which started in 1995 by parish priest Fr. Roberto San Diego.

With a solo performance, she sang Gaano Kita Kamahal, then did two duets with tenor Jonathan Badon. The event was hosted by Eddie Mercado. Dance numbers highlighted the event which was much more than a party, with national champion Belinda Adora and Bong Marquez, plus Judith and Rainier doing a dance exhibition.
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For people who appreciate film, palanggas, ArtFilm Greenbelt 1 is
a breath of fresh air, celebrating not only the art of filmmaking but also recognizing alternative cinema for all its merits. ArtFilm opened with the acclaimed independent film Iris, the acclaimed adaptation of the life of "the most brilliant woman in England", writer Iris Murdoch.

Despite the downpour, luminaries from the film and arts communities came by, like veteran directors Behn Cervantes and Tikoy Aguiluz, CCP film dept. head Ed Cabagnot and Virgie Moreno of the UP Film Center. Journalists and movie critics, repre-sentatives from film production outfits also came.

There was an exhibit of the works of Iris Murdoch, allowing guests and Murdoch fans to browse through her writings and experience the genius and purity of her text.

Experience the power of provocative plots, off-beat performances and fresh perspectives from master filmmakers around the globe. Discover a new world at ArtFilm Greenbelt 1, where life begins and film carries on.
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Remember, palanggas, "Jesus Christ always fills our hearts with peace when we pour out our hearts to Him." Smile. See you.

AGUINALDO HIGHWAY

BEHN CERVANTES AND TIKOY AGUILUZ

BELINDA ADORA AND BONG MARQUEZ

CLUB FILIPINO

ED CABAGNOT AND VIRGIE MORENO

EDDIE MERCADO

FILM

FILM CENTER

GAANO KITA KAMAHAL

IRIS MURDOCH

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