The eight-year marathon to bring Anne Frank to the big screen
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Kapuso Divas promise ‘queenable’ performances
Thea Astley, Rita Daniela, Mariane Osabel, Hannah Precillas, Julie Anne San Jose, and Jessica Villarubin bring their Diva-esque talent in performing and singing tonight at 8, Dec. 2, to the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Their show’s title is Queendom: Live......»»
The blue plaques of London: An overlooked embellishment
Ask any visitor to London or a resident of the United Kingdom, they all have their all-time treasured landmarks or favored activities. From the regal Buckingham Palace to the historic Tower of London, to the dramatic Changing of the Guard Ceremony and the revered British Museum with a collection of over 8 million works, they form a core part or a nucleus of London’s history and heritage. Not to mention the vibrant West End plays and musicals, the exhibits and concerts in opulent palaces and well-attended halls, or even the red double decker buses and the Hackney carriages, fondly known as the London black cabs, which spice up the truly UK experience. For foodies, they often bring up English Roast Beef, Shepherd’s Pie and Fish and Chips, which are go-to must-have dishes while in town. Despite these hallmarks of culture and tradition — either permanent, mobile or edible — somehow, I wonder why my thoughts keep on wondering and wandering back to the Blue Plaques of London! Each 20-inch round badge of recognition with blue background and white lettering, features the name, the year of birth and death, plus their relationship with the abode where it is erected. These are commemorations which invite the passersby to delve into the lives of its illustrious past inhabitants. Affixed to the facades of buildings, it whispers fascinating tales of extraordinary individuals who have shaped London’s identity over the centuries. Meticulously administered by the charity English Heritage, the plaques have since become synonymous with historical preservation. The origins of this iconic tradition can be traced back to 1866 when the Society of Arts, now known as the Royal Society of Arts, initiated the concept of memorial plaques. The idea fully took off in 1867, when the first Blue Plaque was installed at the birthplace of English Poet Lord Byron, at 24 Holles Street. This inaugural plaque set the stage for an enduring legacy of remembrance. These more-than-just-nameplates signify stories of exceptional individuals who have contributed to various fields of human endeavor. From renowned artists and writers to groundbreaking scientists and social reformers, the Blue Plaques celebrate the diverse accomplishments that have shaped London’s cultural, scientific, and intellectual landscapes. The process of awarding is rigorous and impartial. A committee of historians, experts, and representatives from English Heritage carefully considers nominations, ensuring that the candidates recognized have made a significant impact on society. The concerned individual must have been dead for 20 years or passed the centenary of their birth, be esteemed by peers of their field or have greatly aided humanity, plus have worked or lived in the pertinent building. Foreigners and overseas visitors are likewise included in the selection process. To be honored is akin to a major laurel, being immortalized in history. Though major names are always a standout, the council remembers lesser-known figures who have made a significant impact in their respective arenas, to include suffragettes and social reformers to musicians and architects. While residing in the city for more than a decade, I played a self-made game where I challenged myself to know more about the personalities whose plates I usually passed by. Walk with me through some notable figures who have been engraved on these memorial medallions: [caption id="attachment_155031" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of creative commons/Simon Harriyott (CC BY 2.0)Charles Babbage’s plaque.[/caption] Charles Babbage (1791 — 1871) A mathematician and astronomer, he is considered by some as the father of the computer. The plaque is located at Dorset Street, Corner of Larcom Street and Walworth Road. Harold Bride (1890 —1956) He was the wireless operator aboard the RMS Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage. He relayed messages to ships in the vicinity which allowed survivors to be rescued. He remained at his post until the vessel lost power. His is situated at 58 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley. Anne Brontë (1820 — 1849) She was an English novelist and poet and the youngest member of the Brontë literary family. She authored The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, considered one of the first feminist novels. Hers is positioned at Grand Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Charlie Chaplin (1889 — 1977) A comic actor and filmmaker, he is one of the masters of silent film and is treated as one of the most important figures in the industry’s history. His medal is posted at 39 Methley Street, Kennington, London. Sir Henry Cooper OBE KSG (1934 — 2011) Undefeated in the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles for three years, he is the only boxer to have been awarded a knighthood. Spot his at 4 Ealing Road, Wembley. [caption id="attachment_155033" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of creative commons/Simon Harriyott (CC BY 2.0)SIR Arthur Conan Doyle’s plaque.[/caption] Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 — 1930) A writer and physician, he is more popularly known as the creator of the pop culture character Sherlock Holmes, who has impacted the crime fiction scene since his conception. Sir Doyle’s green plaque — an updated color scheme — is found at 2 Upper Wimpole Street. John F. Kennedy (1917 — 1963) Better known as JFK, he served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his untimely assassination. His tribute is on 14 Princes Gate, London, where the family lived when the patriarch served as the American Ambassador to the Court of Saint James. Karl Marx (1818 — 1883) The German-born philosopher is behind the 1848 pamphlet The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, which are defining pieces in the school of socialism and communism. His recollection is on 101-8 Maitland Park Road. [caption id="attachment_155035" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photograph courtesy of creative commons/JOHN YUGIN (CC BY 4.0)KARL Marx plaque.[/caption] Sir Joseph Paxton (1803–1865) He is the architect behind The Crystal Palace, which housed the Great Exhibition of 1851. He likewise cultivated the Cavendish banana, the most consumed banana in the Western world. His memento is on Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire. J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973) The one and only man behind the wildly popular Lord of the Rings books, which revitalized the fantasy genre and inspired many a writer to pick up a pen. His one of four — that’s right, he has a total of five — souvenirs may be seen at Sarehole Mill, Hall Green, Birmingham. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) An American novelist and short story writer, he is most known for the groundbreaking novel The Scarlet Letter. You can find him on 4 Pond Road, Blackheath. [caption id="attachment_155034" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Photograph courtesy of creative commons/Spudgun67 (CC BY SA-4.0)NATHANIEL Hawthorne plaque.[/caption] Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) A Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is respected as one of the most influential figures in the history of art. His token may be seen at 87 Hackford Road, South Lambeth. [caption id="attachment_155028" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS/Spudgun67 (CC BY-SA 4.0)Vincent Van Gogh’s plaque.[/caption] Jose Rizal (1861-1896) How could we ever forget the Philippine National Hero’s very own recognition? His acknowledgment may be explored at Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire, 37 Chalcot Crescent, Belsize Park, London, where he lived as he fended off criticisms on his character and the revolutionary Noli Me Tangere. [caption id="attachment_155027" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS/Spudgun67 (CC BY-SA 4.0)Jose Rizal’s plaque.[/caption] The post The blue plaques of London: An overlooked embellishment appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
New flavors to savor
The food and beverage world is very dynamic, It is constantly evolving, and it always has something new to offer so people do not get bored with what they eat and drink. The choices become limitless and more diverse. Below are some of the new flavors to savor on a hot and humid afternoon or a stormy evening. [caption id="attachment_150180" align="aligncenter" width="525"] PhotoGRAPHS by Dolly Dy-Zulueta FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNEAngel’s Pizza’s Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza.[/caption] Sushi bake in pizza form Sushi bake, which is a food trend that emerged during the pandemic, has been incarnated into pizza form in Angel’s Pizza’s new Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza. Inspired by this Japanese-style sushi bake, this new pizza flavor also drew inspiration from Angel’s Pizza’s Creamy Spinach Dip Pizza, so it is like a marriage of the two — a creamy spinach base with generous mounds of crabstick, Japanese mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, strips of seaweed and chopped parsley. The Creamy Spinach Sushi Bake Pizza is available in either original hand-tossed or thin crust pizza in Medium (nine-inch pizza, good for two) at P370, Family (12-inch pizza, good for three to four) at P515, or Big Family (14-inch pizza, good for five to seven) at P655. Established in 2009, Angel’s Pizza is the fastest growing pizza brand in the Philippines. It is part of The Figaro Group, and it now has 34 stores in Metro Manila and 56 stores in the provinces. Order pizza via the Angel’s Pizza mobile app, website (www.angelspizza.com.ph), hotline (02) 8922-2222 (Metro Manila), or through GrabFood and Foodpanda. [caption id="attachment_150181" align="aligncenter" width="525"] photoGRAPH COURTESY OF Halo Halo StoryHalo Halo Story’s ube scramble.[/caption] Ube-flavored scramble Your childhood memories of ice scramble or iskrambol has always been pink icy perfection. Young Filipino entrepreneur Duncan Yu, owner of Halo Halo Story, a new growing chain of stores specializing in Halo-Halo, introduces an innovation in the new Ube Scramble. As a pre-opening treat for a new outlet at SM Centerpoint, ube scramble is ube-flavored (halayang ube) ice, imported skimmed milk powder, chocolate syrup, marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles. It is available for a limited time only at Halo Halo Story branch in SM Center Pasig and its drive-through at 42 Quezon Ave., Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City. Halo Halo Story opened its first store at SM Center Pasig almost a year ago, and it serves different variants of Halo-Halo, including Ubeng Ubeng Ube (loaded with halayang ube and artisanal ube ice cream with no added table sugar), Buko Pie, Four Cheese, and Maja Blanca. “Most of the flavors are my childhood favorites,” Yu says. “With Halo Halo Story, I wanted to bring back the vibe of how people used to go to dessert places to chat or catch up on each other’s lives. I wanted people to ‘chill’ more with our desserts.” [caption id="attachment_150178" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Kangkong King’s new salted-egg-flavored chips.[/caption] Now in salted egg flavor Kangkong King, a brand of kangkong or water spinach chips, is introducing a new flavor variant — the salted egg. Kangkong King uses 100-percent, real kangkong leaves, which are battered and then fried leaf by leaf in coconut oil to become a vegan-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free snack that is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals and also contains antioxidants and iron. It keeps its chips fresh and healthy by using carefully sourced ingredients and controlled production. Kangkong King was established in 2019 by siblings Frank and Anne Gaw with their friends Andrew Tan Lee, Benjamin Ng and Jay Tan. Now, Kangkong King’s crispy fried water spinach chips come in seven flavors: KKK Original, BBQ, Sour Cream, Cheese, Plain (no flavoring), Sweet Corn, and Spicy. Occasionally, the brand releases limited-edition flavors, such as Honey Butter and Sinigang. Salted Egg is the newest variant. Kangkong King has kiosks located at Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Fairview, Alabang Town Center, and SM City North EDSA. Orders may also be placed online via www.kangkong.com (website), shopee.ph/kangkongkingph (Shopee), and kangkongkingph’s FB and IG pages. The post New flavors to savor appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Ako ang bubuo ng pangarap para sa pamilya ko’
The SM Foundation, which welcomed its first batch of education scholars three decades ago, has always believed that access to quality higher education exposes Filipino youth to realms of possibilities, as they get equipped with knowledge and skills and feel empowered to strive for their stability and that of their families. Today, thousands have been given the chance to go beyond possibilities. One of them is Junie Anne Mariano. Junie’s family is one of the many hit hard by the pandemic. As fish vendors in Cauayan, Isabela, her parents were already finding it hard to bring home enough for a family of six, but things became tougher when their humble source of income closed down due to Covid-19. Junie’s parents pursued farming after losing their jobs as fish vendors. But Junie has always dreamt of something better for her family, a life where her sibling could go to school and where the family could enjoy a decent meal. She knew that equipping herself with skills through education would lift them out of the life they had always known. [caption id="attachment_137881" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Junie’s proud parents, both fish vendors who lost their livelihood during the pandemic, attend Junie’s graduation.[/caption] The SM scholarship Junie applied for the SM College Scholarship Program and got in. She took up Secondary Education at a university in Cauayan City, Isabela. It was the beginning of a journey that would change the course of her life. “Hindi lang ako academically na-shape ng SM College Scholarship Program. At the back of my mind, I had set a standard for myself. It made me stronger as I conquered challenges. I made the initiative to study harder and smarter dahil sa panahon ngayon, hindi lang hard work ang kailangan; you need to be intelligent, and you need to be the initiator of the things you want to achieve,” she said. She also took the part-time job opportunities offered to SM scholars at The SM Store in SM City Cauayan. Beyond earning an allowance, the experience exposed her to the realm of business and honed her communication skills. The money she earned and her monthly allowance from SM Foundation also helped her support her siblings' education. Right after college and while reviewing for the licensure examination for teachers, she got a job at a private school in their city. Junie now teaches English at private school in Cauayan City. She is also able to support the education of her three other siblings who are currently in third-year college, grade 11 and grade 8, respectively. New horizons In March 2023, Junie passed the March 2023 LET. This meant new horizons to explore, because Junie now plans to pursue a master’s degree to broaden her skillset, become a more effective educator, and set an example to fellow dreamers. “I’m just starting to live the life I’ve dreamt before,” she said. “Ako ang bubuo ng pangarap para sa pamilya ko. That’s why hindi ako titigil sa kung ano na ang naabot ko ngayon. Gusto kong mag-improve pa para sa ganoon mas marami pa akong ma-achieve. Through these achievements, I can share the blessings that I have with others, most especially my family and students.” The post ‘Ako ang bubuo ng pangarap para sa pamilya ko’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Miss Universe owner brings no luggage in her travel to Phl
Miss Universe owner Jakapong "Anne" Jakrajutatip went to the Philippines with no luggage, bringing only with her a mini trunk handbag. "Hello Universe! Hello the Philippines!!! Mabuhay!! Finally, I made up my mind to bring just this mini trunk with me to the Philippines without having any luggages!" She exclaimed on social media. "There are lots of well known designers up there offering me the outfits, formal dresses and evening gowns to wear. I trust them," the Thai business owner added. However, she jokingly dared that if those designers could not deliver "anything good on time", she would have no choice but to wear a bikini onstage and do her "Hello, Universe!" signature greeting. "Hence, my well respected and beloved designers, please ensure that I will not be doing bikini with my signature greeting unless you wanted to!!!!" Jakrajutatip did not give further details about her visit to the country, but it is assumed that she will attend the Miss Universe Philippines 2023 coronation night in May. (Photos from Anne Jakrajutatip / Instagram) The post Miss Universe owner brings no luggage in her travel to Phl appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
The eight-year marathon to bring Anne Frank to the big screen
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‘Barangay 143’ conquers Netflix, streams on PopTV this Nov. 18
First Filipino anime series “Barangay 143” continues to bring the country’s name to the global stage after it debuted on streaming giant Netflix last month and even landed among the top ten most watched titles in Netflix Asia. “We are very proud that again we have reached another first with ‘Barangay 143,’ and that is the first Filipino anime series to stream on Netflix. This has been enjoyed by millions of Filipinos nationwide during its free TV run and we believe other countries would enjoy it just as much as Filipinos did. We hope it continues to entertain young viewers and inspire young Filipino animators,” said August Media Holdings CEO Jyotirmoy Saha. “From the very start, we want to make Filipinos proud and to be able to share our story to the rest of the world so we are just overwhelmed with all the positive feedback we are getting. ‘Barangay 143’ represents all of us,” said Synergy88 Entertainment Media COO Jackeline Chua. Ever since it premiered on Netflix, the show has again received positive feedback from Filipinos who expressed how proud they of the Filipino anime. Some also shared how happy they are that they can finally stream it online. Aside from that, clamor for its second season grows even more as avid fans of the show demand producers to finally end its more than one year of hiatus off air. Prior to this, “Barangay 143” made the headlines as it emerged the best in Asia and won the Best 2D Animated Program and Best Theme Song (‘Alanganin’) categories at the recent Asian Television Awards. It was also proclaimed regional winner in the Best Animated Program, Best Drama Series, and Best Theme Song (‘Liga ng Buhay’) categories at the 2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards. Produced by Philippine-based Synergy88 Entertainment Media, Singapore’s August Media Holdings, Japan’s TV Asahi and ASI Animation, “Barangay 143” tells the story of Bren Park, a young and rising basketball superstar from Korea who in search of his biological father in Manila. Here, he finds a new family in a team of misfits and turns their basketball team from underdogs to being the team to beat in the tournament. Aside from its Filipino storyline, “Barangay 143” was dubbed by Filipino celebrities-turned-voice actors led by Migo Adecer, Julie Anne San Jose, Ruru Madrid, and Kelley Day and seasoned actors John Arcilla, Cherie Gil, Edu Manzano, and Lorna Tolentino among others. It’s original soundtrack also features top OPM artists that include Gloc 9, Nina, Top Suzara, Kris Lawrence, Harlem Ty, Kevin Yadao, Krizza Neri, and Willie Revillame. It premiered on free-to-air television via GMA 7 in October 2018 and consistently dominated its Sunday morning timeslot according to data from AGB Nielsen. “Barangay 143” is still available on Netflix and will be available on newest streaming platform POPTV this Nov 18. To download just search “POPTV Pinas” on Google Play or Apple AppStore. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/poptvph.....»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
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54 buses to offset LRT-1 shutdown for Cavite extension, Holy Week
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Early Holy Week
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JG Summit core profit soars in 2023
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Greenwich Inspires Filipinos to Create More Authentic Meaningful Connections, Launches ‘Sarap to Feel G’ Campaign
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Team Vice, Team Anne bardagulan sa Family Feud; bakit wala si Karylle?
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Cebu Daily Newscast: Father jailed for gunning down son in Lahug, Cebu City
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Father shoots son dead for disrespecting mom in Cebu City
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Missing man found dead in Barangay Bonbon
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Gundam series, Ultraman film coming this year
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iPhone 16 Pros A18 Pro Chip Rumored to Boost AI, Retain 6-Core GPU
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Earth Hour electricity savings reached 132.11 megawatts – DOE
Electricity savings from last Saturday’s Earth Hour increased by 110.73 percent to 132.11 megawatts from last year’s savings of 62.69 MW, according to the Department of Energy......»»