USC TINGOG’s Newest Honorary Members: A1, Joey Reyes, and Michael Carandang

CEBU, Philippines - British boy band A1, Emmy Award-winning producer Michael Carandang, and noted film director Jose Javier “Joey” Reyes, will be conferred as Honorary Members and Celebrity Role Model Awardees by the TINGOG Carolinian Party of the University of San Carlos. The ceremony will take place during the TINGOG Youth Leadership Festival at USC Talamban Campus at 11 AM on Friday, November 23.

Current Honorary Members of TINGOG Carolinian and past Celebrity Role Model Awardees include some of the Philippines' brightest stars who actively campaign for their advocacies: the country’s “King of Talk” Mr. Boy Abunda, Piolo Pascual, Bianca Gonzalez and Raki Vega, who are involved in organizations such as the UNFPA, Haribon, UNICEF,  ICanServe, respectively.

A1’s band members Ben Adams, Mark Read, and Christian Ingebrigtsen were in Cebu last February for a community outreach program in Olango Island. As ambassadors for the YoungLife Village – a project by the YoungLife Health Care & Education Foundation – they are committed to help build a village to house 300 underprivileged children in Olango. Their concert at the Waterfront set on the same day is one that’s meant to raise funds for the YoungLife Village. 

Direk Joey Reyes, also teacher and opinion leader, has moved and inspired many through his award-winning works and his honest and thought-provoking commentary as an educator and media personality. Michael Carandang, Emmy Award-winning producer of America’s Next Top Model and the Tyra Banks Show, has helped pave the way for many Filipino talents to make it on the world stage. 

The TINGOG Carolinian Party is USC’s premier youth leadership organization that, among other initiatives, trains and equips future leaders through actual immersions in the democratic processes of the Supreme Student Council and extra or co-curricular organizations. Many of TINGOG’s alumni have devoted their lives and careers to the service of others, and now occupy crucial positions in government, the media, multinational companies, the United Nations and other community and development organizations. The Youth Leadership Festival commences the year-long celebration for TINGOG Carolinian as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2013.

TINGOG will also be recognizing some of its distinguished alumni, particularly those who’ve committed to bettering the lot of others through their work in the private sector and development organizations.  They are Ms. Emee Lei Albano of the United Nations Population Fund, Mr. Segundo Abrea of 2Explore (an adventure-based training firm), Ms. Marie Sol Delantar-Gonzalvo of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., Mr. Ryan Villaflores of Unilever, Mr. Paul Adolfo of the Philippine Centre for Islam and Democracy & Magbassa Kita Foundation (formerly of World Vision), and Atty. Glynda Bathan – Baterina of the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities.

TINGOG Carolinian is organizing the Youth Leadership Festival in cooperation with the Mandaue Jaycees, the Gaisano Grand Group of Companies, the HP Acebedo Chain of Optical Clinics, and Janty, Inc. Generous sponsors of the event include the Langrich-On: Language Proficiency Inc., ECL Travel and Tours, Red Carpet Catering, Goldberry Suites and Hotel, Mr. Eugene Acevedo, Mr. Boy Abunda, and Quest Hotel Conference Center-Cebu.

Dina Bonnevie portrays mother to 13 kids in "MMK"

Well-acclaimed actress Dina Bonnevie will make TV viewers cry in "Maalaala Mo Kaya" this Saturday (November 24) as she will portray the role of Bebeng, a dedicated wife and mother to her 13 kids, who would always draw strength from her flower shop business in times of trials.

Bebeng and her husband together with their thirteen children enjoyed a happy family life until several tragedies came their way – their eldest son was diagnosed with cancer, their third daughter got pregnant early, their sixth son was epileptic, while her 12th daughter died because of pneumonia.

Because of these misfortunes, Bebeng eventually lost her flower shop and almost lost her will to continue living.

On the verge of giving up, what will make Bebeng realize that she had to carry on with their life? Together with Dina in the upcoming "MMK" episode are William Lorenzo, BJ Forbes, Cajo Gomez, Angeli Gonzales, Ogie Escanilla, Miguelito De Guzman, Nicole Ampil, Ogie Diaz, Onse Tolentino, John Medina, and Lemuel Pelayo. It was researched by Joyce Villavicencio, written by Joan Habana, and directed by Nuel C. Naval.

Don’t miss another heavy family drama this Saturday in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK), after “Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow @MMKOfficial on Twitter and visit the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

Arthur and Andie’s  love story ends this Friday

The endearing Pinoy adaptation of Coffee Prince topbilled by the loveteam of Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal concludes its run with a heartwarming finale episode this Friday, November 23 on GMA Telebabad.

The program not only ranks as one of the most well loved series of the network but also is a hit among primetime viewers following its impressive performance in the ratings game.

Filipinos will surely miss the hilarious and crazy scenes of Aljur as Arthur and Kris as Andie in Coffee Prince. Both perfectly injected their own “Pinoy” interpretation into the popular characters of the Koreanovela and they are very happy that their first romantic comedy series is a big success.

This Friday, witness how the romance of Arthur and Andie will conclude and if the love story of these two individuals will have a happy ending.

If Andie’s big secret is finally revealed, will Arthur accept her real identity and forgive her lies? Or will Arthur give up his love for Andie?

Coffee Prince airs weeknights after Aso ni San Roque on GMA.

Struggle for equality in “Elysium”

Columbia Pictures gives a sneak peek of Matt Damon who headlines the upcoming science-fiction thriller “Elysium.”

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) will stop at nothing to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium – but that doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in by any means they can. Max (Matt Damon) agrees to take on a life-threatening mission, one that could bring equality to these polarized worlds.

Written and directed by “District 9's” Neill Blomkamp, “Elysium” also stars Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, William Fichtner and Wagner Moura.

“Elysium” will be released in the Philippines on August 2013 by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games. (BANAT NEWS)