Joji Alonso kinarir ang pagpo-produce ng sitcom para makapagbigay uli ng trabaho
NANG huli naming makausap ang Quantum Films producer na si Atty. Joji Alonso ay nabanggit nitong takot pa siyang gumawa ng pelikula at ayaw niyang isalang ang production staff sa panahon ng pandemya. Kaya naman bumilib kami nu’ng ikuwento niya na sa ilang buwang walang trabaho dahil sa lockdown ay tuloy pa rin ang suweldo […] The post Joji Alonso kinarir ang pagpo-produce ng sitcom para makapagbigay uli ng trabaho appeared first on Bandera......»»
‘We are more than enough’: KaladKaren dedicates historic win to LGBTQ+ community
Comedian, television host and actress KaladKaren, whose real name is Jervi Li, was declared the winner in the Best Supporting Actress category of the first Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) during the Gabi ng Parangal, held on 11 April at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City. She bested co-nominees Ana Abad Santos of Love You Long Time and Maris Racal of Here Comes the Groom. She made history by becoming the first transgender person to win an acting award at the MMFF for her role in Here Comes the Groom, which won Third Best Picture. She is the second trans person to win an acting award in Philippine cinema. “Alam niyo po, itong parangal na ito ay hindi lamang recognition ng aking trabaho kundi pati na rin po ng aking pagkatao (You know, this award is not just a recognition of my work but also of my identity) When I entered show business, I never thought na makakakuha po ako ng award kasi (that I would receive an award because) as transgender woman, I thought I will never be enough,” she said in her emotional acceptance speech. KaladKaren continued: “Kaya napakahalaga po nitong award na ito para sa akin (That’s why this award is very important to me), and I want to share this to all transgender people, drag artists, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, whose lives and existence are being threatened in the world right now, para sa inyong lahat po ‘to (this is for all of you). And I want to remind all of you that we are more than enough.” The actress expressed her gratitude to the Summer MMFF board of jurors, which was headed by Golden Globe- and BAFTA-nominated actress Dolly de Leon, and included filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes, saying that “it only goes to show that there is diversity, inclusion, and equity in Philippine cinema.” She also thanked the film’s writer and director Chris Martinez and Quantum Films producer Joji Alonso for “this chance and thank you for hiring a transgender actress to play a transgender character. Thank you for being truthful.” [caption id="attachment_119814" align="aligncenter" width="525"] KaladKaren wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘Here Comes the Groom’ at the first summer MMFF Awards.[/caption] In Philippine showbusiness, LGBTQ+ characters are often played by straight actors. This practice has taken away opportunities from LGBTQ+ actors, who have been relegated to sidekick roles and providing comedic reliefs. KaladKaren also thanked her co-actors including Iyah Mina, the first trans person to win an acting award, when she won Best Actress at the 2018 Cinema One Originals Film Festival for her work in Mamu; And a Mother Too. Mina was nominated at the Gawad Urian in the Best Actress category in 2019. “Thank you rin po sa mga role models ko sa (to my role models in the) industry — Ma’am Karen Davila, if not because of your support I don’t think KaladKaren would fly,” she further said. “And to Meme Vice Ganda, thank you for opening so many doors for us so we can enter. You’re one of the reasons why I’m here tonight.” KaladKaren also acknowledged her fiancé, British seafarer Luke Wrightson: “And to the love of my life, Luke, kung nasaan ka man (wherever you are), for 11 years, you have showed me and you have made me feel that I am more than enough. I love you from the bottom of my heart. He’s my husband-to-be. Ang suwerte niya, noh? (He’s so lucky, right?)” The last part of her speech addressed the children and the youth: “Lahat ng mga batang nangangarap, sa mga LGBTQIA+ na kids, mga batang beki, ‘wag kayong matakot maging kayo at ‘wag kayong matakot mangarap because one day, hindi niyo alam, kayo rin ang nandirito. At sana ‘wag po nating kalimutan ang mensahe ng aming pelikula: Hindi po ang itsura at kasarian ang mahalaga kundi ang inyong puso at kaluluwa (To the kids who are dreaming, to the LGBTQIA+ kids, do not be afraid to be yourselves and to dream because one day, who knows, you would also be the one standing here. And I hope we also remember the message of our film: What’s important is not your appearance or your gender, but your heart and soul).” The LGBTQ+ community also celebrated KaladKaren’s win. Trans activist Mela Franco Habijan wrote on her social media accounts: “Our dearest KaladKaren winning Best Supporting Actress is a beautiful exclamation point for the trans community! It is a huge win for the LGBTQIA+ community! You are power, mars! Congratulations and we are proud of you!” Trans filmmaker Rod Singh, the director of Mamu; And a Mother Too, expressed delight when KaladKaren was nominated, writing on Twitter (@iamrodafrog), “This is a feat! Regardless if Jervi wins or not, this is already a win for the community! A step to the right direction. Magiging precedent din ito (This will be a precendent) for future MMFF! Which means we also have to stand our ground.” The University of the Philippines’ College of Mass Communication also congratulated KaladKaren on its official Facebook page. The actress studied at the university and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Broadcast Communication in 2009. KaladKaren rose to prominence by impersonating broadcast journalist Karen Davila Her screen name is a portmanteau of Karen and the Filipino word “kaladkarin,” meaning “easy to get tagged along,” which can imply being “loose.” She has hosted several television shows such as Umagang Kay Ganda, I Can See Your Voice and The Voice of the Philippines. Last year, she was a regular judge in the first season of Drag Race Philippines. KaladKaren played Wilhemina in Here Comes the Groom, the sequel of the 2010 film Here Comes the Bride, with a plot of souls being “swapped” in an accident during a solar eclipse. It stars Enchong Dee, Racal, Best Supporting Actor winner Keempee de Leon, Awra Briguela, Gladys Reyes, Miles Ocampo, and Xilhouete. The Summer MMFF ran from 8 to 18 April. The post ‘We are more than enough’: KaladKaren dedicates historic win to LGBTQ+ community appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go inspects SHC, new public market in Nueva Ecija
Senator Bong Go visited the municipality of Llanera in Nueva Ecija on Thursday, 11 May, and inspected the town's new Super Health Center, which is expected to provide more accessible basic health services to the community. In his speech, the senator commended the local government of Llanera and the Department of Health for their commitment to improving the health and welfare of the residents. He noted that the SHC is a vital component of the government's healthcare system and will provide much-needed medical services to the town and neighboring areas. “Binisita rin po namin ‘yung itatayong Super Health Center. Magtatayo po ng siyam na Super Health Center dito po sa probinsya ng Nueva Ecija kasama na po diyan ang Llanera. At magkakaroon po ng 307 na Super Health Center sa taong 2022 at 322 na Super Health Center sa taong 2023 sa buong Pilipinas po,” he shared. Super Health Centers are improved versions of polyclinics that offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. In Nueva Ecija, DOH has identified areas in Llanera, Rizal, San Leonardo, Sto. Domingo, Aliaga, Bongabon, Science City of Muñoz, Zaragoza, and Cabanatuan City for the construction of Super Health Centers. After the inspection, Go joined the inauguration of the town’s public wet market, which is set to provide the community with a clean and safe place to buy fresh produce and other goods. The funding for its construction was earlier supported by Go as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance. “Natutuwa po ako na may bago na po kayong wet market. Para sa mga nagtitinda dito sa palengke, alagaan niyo itong palengke ninyo... yung mga paninda niyo dito mga sariwa. Masaya ako sa mga ganitong inisyatibong makakatulong sa kabuhayan at pagpapaunlad ng inyong komunidad,” Go said during his visit. Go has likewise previously supported the construction of a flood control structure in the town. “Alam n’yo, wala pong masasayang na oras. Magta-trabaho po ako para sa Pilipino. Iyan po ang pwede kong i-alay sa inyo, ang aking pagseserbsiyo, ang aking kasipagan sa pagtatrabaho. Sanay po ako sa trabaho. Umaga, tanghali, hapunan, sa panaginip nagtatrabaho pa ako,” cited Go. “Ayaw kong may masayang na oras. Hanggang nakakatulog ako, ‘yung cellphone ko, nandiyan sa tabi ko. Iyan po ang natutunan ko kay (dating) pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte, pagseserbisyo po sa kapwa Piliipino,” he added. The senator, who is an adopted son of Nueva Ecija, then led a relief operation at Lagasca Gymnasium where he provided assistance to 1,000 struggling residents. Go and his team distributed grocery packs, masks, snacks, vitamins, and shirts to the residents. They also gave away bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development extended financial assistance. Earlier that day, Go was in Talavera where he checked on the operations of the Malasakit Center at Talavera General Hospital, provided aid to patients and hospital front liners, and then inspected the Talavera Bridge — another project the senator supported. The post Bong Go inspects SHC, new public market in Nueva Ecija appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Award-winning producer Joji Alonso slams film director Emman Dela Cruz
Film producer and lawyer Joji Alonso clapped back at her critic, film director Emmanuel Dela Cruz, for insinuating impropriety over her films' Gabi ng Parangal wins at the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival. Dela Cruz thought it was "disheartening" how one producer "dominated" the festival's awards. To which, Alonso replied, "Are you saying that the winners did not deserve to win? Or is it simply because you have a beef with me? Why fault someone who risks hard-earned money to produce films not knowing if the money will ever come back?" Film producer Alemberg Ang jumped in, saying it's not the producer's fault if she has wonderful projects and highly skilled directors. Meanwhile, film writer Noel Ferrer stated that the MMFF Jury's goal is not to distribute the awards in order to make everyone pleased. Alonso, who also writes a column in Daily Tribune, produced the two top-awarded films at the inaugural Summer MMFF: "About Us But Not About Us" which took home 10 awards, and "Here Comes the Groom" which garnered four awards. The post Award-winning producer Joji Alonso slams film director Emman Dela Cruz appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Piolo ilang beses nalugi bilang producer, walang luho sa katawan: ‘I don’t spend on things na masasayang lang’
DIRETSAHANG inamin ng Kapamilya Ultimate Leading Man na si Piolo Pascual na ilang beses na rin siyang nalugi bilang isang movie producer. Nagpakatotoo ang award-winning actor na maraming na rin siyang natalo pagdating sa pagpo-produce ng pelikula sa loob ng ilang taon pero hindi raw ito naging hadlang para ipagpatuloy ang isa sa kanyang passion. […] The post Piolo ilang beses nalugi bilang producer, walang luho sa katawan: ‘I don’t spend on things na masasayang lang’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Sylvia mas ginanahang mag-produce dahil sa concert ni Ice: Yun ang No. 1 para sa akin, pumalakpak ako, kumanta, umiyak, tumawa
GANADUNG-GANADO ngayon ang premyadong aktres na si Sylvia Sanchez bilang isang producer. Yes, talagang kakaririn na ng nanay nina Congressman Arjo Atayde at Ria Atayde ang pagpo-produce hindi lamang ng mga pelikula kundi pati na rin ang mga live events at malalaking concert. Ito’y sa pamamagitan nga ng itinatag niyang production company na Nathan Studios […] The post Sylvia mas ginanahang mag-produce dahil sa concert ni Ice: Yun ang No. 1 para sa akin, pumalakpak ako, kumanta, umiyak, tumawa appeared first on Bandera......»»
Donny, Belle sa pagbabalik ng ABS-CBN sa free TV: Hopeful pa rin kami, positive lang tayo!
POSITIBO pa rin ang bagong pambatong Kapamilya loveteam na sina Donny Pangilinan at Belle Mariano na makakabalik pa rin ang ABS-CBN sa free TV. Naniniwala ang dalawang youngstars na mabibigyan din ng franchise to operate ang kanilang mother network sa tamang panahon at pagkakataon para makapagbigay uli ng trabaho sa libu-libong Pinoy. Sa virtual presscon […] The post Donny, Belle sa pagbabalik ng ABS-CBN sa free TV: Hopeful pa rin kami, positive lang tayo! appeared first on Bandera......»»
Arjo tuloy na ang pagpo-produce ng pelikula; sumabak na rin sa lock-in taping para sa bagong serye
FINALLY, ipinost na ni Arjo Atayde ang pangalan ng kanyang production house na pinlano niya ng halos dalawang taon. Matagal na kasing pangarap ng premyadong aktor ang makapag-produce ng sarili niyang mga pelikula. Sa pagkakatanda namin ay katuwang ni Arjo ang tiyuhin niya at kaibigan sa pagbuo ng sariling production company na pinangalanan niyang Feelmaking […] The post Arjo tuloy na ang pagpo-produce ng pelikula; sumabak na rin sa lock-in taping para sa bagong serye appeared first on Bandera......»»
Pelikula nina Daniel at Charo lalaban sa 74th Locarno filmfest sa Switzerland
NU’NG sinu-shoot pa lang ang pelikulang “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon” (Whether the Weather is Fine) nina Daniel Padilla at Ms. Charo Santos-Concio ay naikuwento sa amin ng Quantum producer na si Atty. Joji Alonso ang ilang detalye tungkol dito. Aniya, sobrang laki ng budget ng pelikula dahil kailangan nilang mag-rent ng warehouse para gawing […] The post Pelikula nina Daniel at Charo lalaban sa 74th Locarno filmfest sa Switzerland appeared first on Bandera......»»
Kit Thompson waging best actor sa 54th WorldFest-Houston sa Texas para sa ‘Belle Douleur’
“CONGRATULATIONS! Kit Thompson!!! Very happy and proud of your achievement in Belle Douleur. Can’t wait to see you soar even more!” Ito ang post ni Atty. Joji Alonso sa Instagram na siyang nagdirek at producer ng pelikulang “Belle Douleur” na ipinalabas noong 2019 sa iWant. Si Kit ang tinanghal na Best Actor sa Panorama Asia […] The post Kit Thompson waging best actor sa 54th WorldFest-Houston sa Texas para sa ‘Belle Douleur’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Mylene, Kit nominado sa 54th WorldFest-Houston filmfest para sa ‘Belle Douleur’
NOMINADO sa pagka-best actor at best actress sina Kit Thompson at Mylene Dizon sa Panorama Asia section sa 54th WorldFest – Houston Film Festival para sa pelikulang “Belle Douleur” na idinirek ni Atty. Joji Alonso. Ipinalabas sa Pilipinas ang nasabing pelikula noong Agosto, 2019. Makakatunggali ni Kit ang Japanese Actor na si Hideyuki Kawahara at […] The post Mylene, Kit nominado sa 54th WorldFest-Houston filmfest para sa ‘Belle Douleur’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Premyadong senior actor may budget para sa indie film; ‘General Admission’ ni Jasmine at JC, ipapalabas na
Gustong mag-produce ng pelikula ang premyadong senior actor kaya nagpatulong na siya sa taga-production na naka-trabaho niya sa isang indie film kamakailan. Nagsabi na siya kung magkano ang budget na pagkakasyahin daw at light drama lang ang gustong kuwento. Maraming nagulat na may budget ang premyadong senior actor dahil nga lagi itong naghahanap ng project […] The post Premyadong senior actor may budget para sa indie film; ‘General Admission’ ni Jasmine at JC, ipapalabas na appeared first on Bandera......»»
Arjo itutuloy na ang pagpo-produce ng ‘tribute film’ para kay Eddie Garcia
TULOY na ang pelikulang ipo-produce at pagbibidahan ng award-winning actor na si Arjo Atayde na magsisilbing tribute para sa showbiz icon na si Eddie Garcia. Ito ang masayang ibinalita ng Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actor nang muli siyang humarap sa entertainment press sa virtual mediacon ng “Kapamilya Strong” kung saan ibinandera nga ang muli […] The post Arjo itutuloy na ang pagpo-produce ng ‘tribute film’ para kay Eddie Garcia appeared first on Bandera......»»
Bagong bahay na ipinatatayo ni Sharon kakayanin kahit intensity 10 na lindol
TULUY-TULOY lang construction ng ipinagagawang bahay ni Megastar Sharon Cuneta na tinawag niyang “forever home”. Kahit nga patuloy pa rin ang banta ng pandemya, hindi pinatigil ng singer-actress-TV host ang pagpapagawa ng napakalaki niyang bahay para raw makapagbigay pa rin siya ng trabaho sa ilan nating mga kababayan sangitba ng krisis. Sa kanyang Instagram account, […] The post Bagong bahay na ipinatatayo ni Sharon kakayanin kahit intensity 10 na lindol appeared first on Bandera......»»
Angel, Parlade nagharap na; nanindigan para sa kaligtasan ng mga Pinoy
NAGHARAP at nagkapaliwanagan na sina Angel Locsin at Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., tungkol sa kontrobersyal na isyu ng red-tagging. Personal na nagkita ang dalawang personalidad sa ginanap na meeting kahapon kasama ang abogado at film producer na si Atty. Joji Alonso at ang fiancé ni Angel na si Neil Arce. Nag-ugat ang isyu nang […] The post Angel, Parlade nagharap na; nanindigan para sa kaligtasan ng mga Pinoy appeared first on Bandera......»»
‘Belle Douleur’ pasok sa Asian filmfest sa Barcelona, Spain
ANG saya-saya ng Quantum Films producer na si Atty. Joji Alonso dahil bukod sa maganda ang feedback sa sitcom na “Oh My Dad” sa TV5 ay nakatanggap pa siya ng isa pang good news. Ayon kay Atty. Joji ang kanyang first directorial film na “Belle Douleur” na na nakasama sa Cinemalaya 2019 at ipinalabas din […] The post ‘Belle Douleur’ pasok sa Asian filmfest sa Barcelona, Spain appeared first on Bandera......»»
Juris kinarir ang pagbebenta ng tinapay; Sitti naka-jackpot sa chorizo
SUMUGAL na rin sa online business ang mga singer na sina Sitti Navarro at Juris Fernandez para may extra silang pinagkakakitaan habang may banta pa rin ng pandemya. Nananatiling mahirap ang sitwasyon ng mga singer at artista ngayon dahil limitado pa rin ang kanilang trabaho kaya naman kanya-kanya silang diskarte para hindi masayang ang kanilang […] The post Juris kinarir ang pagbebenta ng tinapay; Sitti naka-jackpot sa chorizo appeared first on Bandera......»»
Vice sa kapwa stand-up comedians: Awang-awa ako sa mga bakla, ang sakit-sakit sa puso
ISA sa mga rason kung bakit kinarir na ni Vice Ganda ang pagkakaroon ng sariling network ay para sa mga kaibigan niyang stand-up comedians na nawalan ng trabaho. Ngayong Biyernes na, July 24, magsisimula ang operasyon ng Vice Ganda Network sa online world kung saan mapapanood ang ipinagmamalaki ng TV host-comedian na digital talkshow […] The post Vice sa kapwa stand-up comedians: Awang-awa ako sa mga bakla, ang sakit-sakit sa puso appeared first on Bandera......»»
Ogie, Julia nag-alay ng dasal para sa lahat ng matatanggal sa ABS-CBN: Lord, tulungan N’yo po kami
NAG-ALAY ng dasal sina Julia Montes at Ogie Alcasid para sa lahat ng mga empleyado ng ABS-CBN na matatanggal sa trabaho. Kahapon, inihayag na ng TV network na magbabawas na sila ng mga manggagawa simula Agosto 31, 2020 matapos ang tuluyang pagbasura ng Kongreso sa franchise application ng istasyon. Sunud-sunod ang pagpo-post ng […] The post Ogie, Julia nag-alay ng dasal para sa lahat ng matatanggal sa ABS-CBN: Lord, tulungan N’yo po kami appeared first on Bandera......»»
Producers natatakot nang gumawa ng pelikula; mas tumaas pa ang gastos
AMINADO si Quantum Films producer Atty. Joji Alonso na may agam-agam siyang magbalik-shooting ngayong Hunyo o Hulyo dahil iniisip niya ang kaligtasan ng kanyang staff. Pero dahil nga kailangang kumita rin ang mga tao niya at para may ipangsuweldo bukod pa sa iba pang pagkakagastusan ay gagawin nila nina Direk Marlon Rivera at Chris Martinez […] The post Producers natatakot nang gumawa ng pelikula; mas tumaas pa ang gastos appeared first on Bandera......»»
Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act Implementing Rules Now Inked
The Inter-Agency Council Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act (TPB-IAC) officially signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on March 12, 2024, at the NEDA Central Office in Mandaluyong. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Plan Act or Republic Act 11962 implementing rules was signed by was signed by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio […].....»»