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Jung Hae-in’s swoon-worthy love advice at Manila fan meet: ‘Love with all your might’
K-drama star Jung Hae-in met Filipino fans for the third time with his solo fan meeting tour The 10th Season at the New Frontier Theater on 13 August. The D.P. actor showed his youthful charm and enthusiasm as he sang songs, played interactive games and talked about his experiences and personal plans. The actor sent his audience into a swoon when, asked for love advice, he said: “I guess I could say to you that if you’re going to love somebody, please love. Love them with your all might to the point that you will have no regret.” However, the 35-year-old actor said he has no marriage plans at the moment and is focused more on his acting career. The fan meeting concluded with the actor singing a cover of Hyolyn’s “I Choose to Love You.” The 10th Season fan meeting tour celebrates Jung Hae-in’s 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry. It also marks his biggest fan meeting since his debut. Manila served as his tour’s second stop, with the fan meeting tour starting in Seoul on 22 July. He will meet more fans in Macau (13 August), Hong Kong (12 September), Jakarta (16 September), Japan (30 September), Bangkok (21 October) and Singapore (29 October), with more stops to be revealed in the future. This is Jung Hae-in’s third fan meeting held in Manila. He met Filipino fans for the first time in June 2018 with Smile and the second time in September 2019 for One Summer Night. Jung Hae-in rose to fame with his lead role in While You Were Sleeping (2017) alongside Suzy and Lee Jong-suk, and his supporting role in Prison Playbook (2017). He was also acclaimed for Something in the Rain (2018), One Spring Night (2019) and Snowdrop (2021-2022), where he teamed up with Blackpink superstar Jisoo. Jung gained even more international fame when he led the multi-award-winning web series D.P. in 2021. The highly-anticipated second season premiered on Netflix on 28 July. The post Jung Hae-in’s swoon-worthy love advice at Manila fan meet: ‘Love with all your might’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Groups cry foul over new MMDA riders policy
Some groups have blasted the new policy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority that it will slap a P1,000 fine to motorcycle riders who are taking shelter under footbridges, flyovers and train stations during heavy rains, saying that the move is “inhumane.” The policy — now being implemented in Metro Manila — states that motorcycle riders taking shelter on open public infrastructures such as bridges, flyovers and footbridges will be considered as an obstruction violation. According to Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr., the MMDA’s policy will be a bane to motorcycle riders, stressing that there is already an increase in motorcycle users because of the mass transportation shortage in the country. “Many are now using motorcycles due to the ongoing mass transport crisis, so there should be no penalties if riders choose to take shelter because of rains,” Reyes said. Meantime, PISTON president George San Mateo stressed that the MMDA policy is cruel, anti-poor and may be a source of corruption. “As a rider, the MMDA policy is harsh,” San Mateo said. “It may also become a money-making venture for corrupt traffic enforcers.” “Although I do not condone and tolerate obstruction on roads, this is not the solution to the problem,” he added. To recall, the MMDA said that it will not spare any violator even amid heavy pouring of rain or under the summer heat. Violators will be penalized with a fine amounting to P500, although the agency is already mulling to increase the penalty to P1,000. MMDA acting chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the new policy will begin once the agency will be able to determine the alternative parking or shelters for motorists. “Obstruction is the first penalty of P500, so as soon as we fix the system, particularly at gasoline stations, I think we will strictly enforce the issuance of tickets to violators,” Artes said, adding that MMDA is now closely coordinating with the operators of gasoline stations in putting up tents to shelter riders during inclement weather conditions. He also insisted that parking on the national highways is too dangerous for motorcycle riders to park as they can be hit by larger vehicles and parking for 30 minutes to one hour under the footbridge or flyover is also causing heavy traffic. Riders, though, expressed mixed reactions to the impending implementation of the prohibition to use the said area because they said it is really dangerous for them particularly at dawn. A rider who identified himself as Mario is supportive of the regulation because staying in the area for a long time will cause traffic gridlock but said riders have their way to find areas where they can stay while it is raining. He said the regulation is okay with him so they cannot be a source of traffic congestion during the rainy season while another one said in order to evade being soak in rain water, riders said they should be equipped with raincoats. Meantime, ride-hailing firms Grab and Joyride vowed on Tuesday to remind their riders to be wary of the new policy. With Alvin Murcia, Lade jean Kabagani and Aljon Eguia The post Groups cry foul over new MMDA riders policy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Why haven’t we gotten our ‘pangarap na Oscar’?
In Jules Katanyag’s raunchy horror-comedy Ang Pangarap Kong Oskars, from Mavx productions (now showing in cinemas), the eccentric director DMZ (Joross Gamboa) screams, “I want actors, not celebrities!” He and producer friend Bobby B (Paolo Contis) are gunning for the elusive Oscar trophy, or “Oskar,” via their dream movie project. Unable to fund their film, they get someone to produce it — but they have to compromise. The daughter of the producer, who is terrible at acting, has to be in it. They also want a big-budget movie that involves aswangs (special effects would cost gazillions), but they get “lucky” because Bobby B manages to hire actual local aswangs — mananganggal et al. The advanced screening held last 23 June was followed by a mediacon where Contis was in a fight-or-flight mode all throughout, with some press members squeezing into the conversation the controversies surrounding the prolific actor. But it was boring the lights out of me. Not much discussion on the film itself: the creative process, the craft. It’s all personality-based. An ingrown nail is more fascinating to me than Contis’ love life and his Eat Bulaga stint. But this is showbiz, the Internet is a vulture preying on rumors and controversies and a celebrity’s life is converted into views, comments, likes and shares. [caption id="attachment_152144" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] PAOLO Contis’ ‘Eat Bulaga!’ co-hosts Kokoy De Santos, Buboy Villar, Cassy Legaspi, Alexa Miro, Kimpoy de Leon and Mavy Legaspi attended the movie’s premiere last week.[/caption] Big event But at least the Oscars was discussed a bit. Since we started submitting to the Oscars in 1953, why haven’t we even been shortlisted? Katanyag’s directorial debut triggered thoughts in me about the Oscar dream. Sure, a subset of Filipino film professionals and critics spit at the Oscars as if it is the worst thing in the world. Still, no one can deny it’s a big event and it has some pretty great movies on its nominations list. The Oscars is an international media magnet. Imagine a Pinoy filmmaker going up the stage — for the first time in history — to take home the Best International Film award (or Best Director award), catapulting them to global fame and putting our country on the map of quality cinema. At the mediacon, someone asked the two actors about the possibility of an Oscar for the country. “Yes, possible… Naniniwala ako na kailangan ng buong suporta ng buong bansa. Una sa lahat, funding para sa mismong pelikula, magandang-magandang proyekto, at, again, kailangan ng campaign. So kailangan ng budget,” Contis said. “Actually, maganda maisabatas ‘yung support sa industry… Parang katulad sa ibang bansa, suportado talaga ng government. Kaya talaga napo-promote eh. Kasama napo-promote ang country,” said Gamboa. [caption id="attachment_152145" align="aligncenter" width="590"] PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF mavx productions(FROM left) Joross Gamboa, Paolo Contis and Kate Alejandrino in a scene from ‘Ang Pangarap Kong Oskars.’[/caption] Dark side Personally, I believe it is the dark side of the Filipino mentality that hinders us from getting the elusive Oscar. Great stories need no huge budget. Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation cost roughly $800,000. Nomadland, Moonlight and Call Me By Your Name are also some of the small-budget films that took home the Oscars. The “palakasan” system, the politics, corruption and chika play a major contribution. The Filipino crab mentality, deeply embedded in our culture, is also to blame. If it happens in your office or organization, of course it also happens in the film industry. There are plenty of untapped talents — promising filmmakers and creatives who never get an iota of a chance in a dog-eat-dog industry. The big people would rather pick their “tropa” or “bata” even if said people are untalented. Then, there are award-giving bodies driven by political agenda, granting awards to butt-ugly films to fight for their personal cause. Plus, Pinoys are celebrity-obsessed. Filipino moviegoers will watch Pinoy movies only if their idols are in them. Movies with unknown actors? These are snubbed. Most resort to Koreanovelas because they love the content and the storytelling — bonus is the fact that most Pinoys find Koreans attractive. We also lack originality and a real cinematic identity. Mainstream fare is heavily influenced by Hollywood, or we adapt Korean plots. Others even downright copy plots and dialogue from American films. Where are the unique stories? They are mostly found in indie fests, in Cinemalaya, where the best of the best can be found. Politics has also split the Filipino film industry. A movie will be bashed even before its release because it features actors or directors who campaigned for a politician the critics oppose. Then there are budget constraints, forcing productions to shoot in a matter of days, so everything is rushed. The result? Crude high school projects. What also irks me is how the industry almost demands or begs “support” (i.e. buy tickets to local movies). A ticket price, which is P500 average, is equivalent to a minimum-wage earner’s daily salary. We do not part with our money just because you said so. Show me an impressive trailer first. Jaded audience The Filipino audience is now jaded given the same old crappy local content — especially after being exposed to content worldwide through affordable streaming subscriptions. Where do you think Pinoys would spend their hard-earned cash if they desperately need entertainment? On a locally produced theatrical release that has a plot that they have seen a thousand times? Or a subscription to a streamer with more content to choose from? They can also get the cheapest: internet data for unlimited short-form entertainment in TikTok and social media. Also, this industry hates honest criticism. They feel that negative reviews are personal attacks on filmmakers. This mindset is not progressive at all. I believe in the talent of the Filipino creative. It’s just that if this toxic culture continues and the obsession with personalities versus the art of cinema continues, we will be left behind in the film arena. This is no longer just about winning the Oscars, or at least getting nominated. This is about acknowledging our dirt and learning to triumph over self-interest, politics and envy for the sake of Philippine cinema. But I guess, that’s a dream that is never going to happen soon. It’s already in our DNA. The post Why haven’t we gotten our ‘pangarap na Oscar’? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Giving the best?
A Philippine government advertisement on a London bus featuring May Parsons, a Filipina-British nurse, launched during King Charles III’s coronation last week, stirred controversy. In the ad on a double-decker bus, Parsons was holding up a syringe and described as the nurse who gave the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine, with the tagline “A Filipina. We Give the World Our Best. The Philippines.” It did not sit well, though with Senate Committee on Tourism chairman, Sen. Nancy Binay who said, “There seems to be a disconnect in the messaging. It’s bothersome because when you see the ad, it seems that we are offering the world our nurses — which is a bit off since we’re already running low on health workers here.” “We don’t want to commodify our people, and we don’t want to be labeled as a country that exports labor,” she went on to say. “What is the connection of a nurse, syringe, and vaccine to the tourist destinations we’re promoting.” Office of the Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Secretary Paul Soriano was quick to clarify that the ad was part of a “country branding campaign” to raise the spirits of Filipinos who are doing well in other countries. “We Give the World Our Best — The Philippines” is meant to promote and focus on the Filipino achievers abroad,” he said. “PACC wants to clear the confusion and clarify that it was not meant, in any way, to promote the country’s tourist destinations.” While Binay recognized that the results of such an advertisement have yet to be seen, Binay said the ad’s messaging is not aligned with the country’s goals for tourism. Tourism ad or not, Binay’s comments make sense. The government should not be focused on labor export but instead, prevent brain drain by providing decent-paying jobs, and promoting the country’s tourist destinations. The government’s neglect of our healthcare workers pushes them to seek good fortune in other countries, while those who choose to stay have to make do with meager pay. It should stop acting as a recruitment agency rather than giving its citizens a living wage. The life of an overseas Filipino worker is not a movie material that the government can produce to influence others to leave their families and homeland. We should walk the talk when we praise our local healthcare workers for their heroism during the Covid-19 pandemic by providing them their due protection through adequate support and benefits. A case in point is the unpaid Health Emergency Allowance during the pandemic. Although sending workers abroad can sometimes be related to tourism, it is not necessarily a core aspect of the tourism industry. In some cases, workers may be sent abroad to work in tourism-related jobs, such as hotel staff, tour guides, or restaurant workers who may play an important role in facilitating tourism experiences for visitors. Exporting labor can be related to other industries such as construction, healthcare, or technology, and not necessarily related to tourism. Clear as day, the tourism industry consists of many components, such as transportation, attractions, events, and activities that do not involve sending workers abroad. The role of health workers in tourism is usually focused on ensuring the health and safety of tourists, rather than promoting tourism itself — typically viewed as a public health and safety issue, rather than a component of tourism promotion. Campaign branding abroad can wait. Why not improve country marketing first which will drive tourist traffic to the Philippines and define the overall tourist experience? Start with the country’s gateways — airports and seaports. It is an overdue plan announced in August 2022. There is so much to be done to bring improvements to the country’s air and seaports that will encapsulate the “Filipino Brand” and give tourists a good first and last impression when they visit the Philippines. Pick up the lessons learned from the NAIA fiasco and horrific seaports. For now, the best tagline should be “We Give Tourists Our Best. The Philippines.” The post Giving the best? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LCPO gets an acting city director
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