GMA's "Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko" (My Grandma Is Better Than You)

I've always had high regards to story lines that include grandmas. As someone who had experienced the love of my grandma, I always reminisce how she would always make time telling stories about history, the war torn years in the Philippines and what they did to survive. When I was a kid, she told me a bunch of stories that included mythical creatures, fables, commonly seen in English literature which made my interest flourish during those days and kept me love the language even more. I haven't really touched Philippine folklore (or fantasy) or anything like it aside from the ones I've learned in school, so this new program from GMA would definitely change the way Filipino kids, and not so kids alike to know more about it today.

Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko stars the grand dame of Philippine Cinema Ms. Gloria Romero (who plays Lola Goreng), childstars Jillian Ward (who plays Alice), David Remo (who plays Elvis), Chlaui Malayao (who plays Moira) and Julius Miguel (who plays Jorell). They'll be part of the cast who will tell the story and of course, tell you about the lessons you can learn with every episode. This will be part of GMA Sunday Grande Sa Gabe (at night).

Ms. Gloria Romero says "I'm glad to have been gotten to play this role, who would have thought that at this age I'd play a fairy right? This is very light, very cute and I'm really enjoying it! The kids that I'm with in this project are super good so I do have to come prepared to the set because they already know their lines."

Jillian Ward adds "I really love how Ms. Gloria shares her stories and you can really pickup a lot of lessons when she takes time to talk to us in between takes. You would eagerly want to do good in your work after having conversations with her."

This pilot week, they will have Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera guesting on their show. It starts this Sunday on GMA's evening primetime block. Get the updates about this show on Facebook.com/GMANetwork and www.gmanetwork.com today!

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The 69th MLQU Commencement Exercises

Being a proud QC native, being born and raised here has it's perks. You get to witness history unfold as institutions like Manuel L. Quezon University roll out their 69th Commencement Excercises. Criminal Justice, Law, Architecture and Graduate Studies, they've got it all. As former Speaker Sonny Belmonte puts it, they've just started to be "inspired" to be better, even surpass the people who have graduated in the same institution who have made the university and the country proud. 

Former Speaker Sonny Belmonte was also given an honorary degree of Doctors in Public Administration (Honoris Causa) by MLQU. Then they started calling them one by one on stage to accept their diplomas.

It was a little nostalgic, I could almost feel like it was my own graduation. The parents were all teary eyed seeing the accomplishments of their kids, some spouses too, as they have endured years of education in the lovely new MLQU School along EDSA. Honestly, I could see that most of these guys are either from middle class to low income families but they're very determined to see them all graduate no matter what the odds are. I was actually surprised how these guys and gals came from different parts of the country. It was also nice to see Speaker Sonny Belmonte (my own Congressman) being conferred honors by University Chairman Dr. Jose Rizalino Acuzar and University President Dr. Isagani G. Germar. I've seen how he's worked so hard not just for our district and city but also the country. There are tons of Justices, Lawyers (and board topnotchers), Architects, Business People and professionals have graduated from MLQU and they're actively growing in numbers. They are not just going to be making a name for their alma mater, but prolly the country as they'll be the leaders next in line as every MLQU Graduate should be. 

That just kept me thinking about getting graduate studies myself since I live very near their new campus. Congratulations graduates! Congratulations to MLQU too for honing these  youngsters, they're raring to go and work now!

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Ayala Malls Wants You to PLAY this Summer!

It looks like a whole summer of absolute fun is going to happen at Ayala Malls as they redefine PLAYtime in all their establishments this May and June.

For little kids, hut Youtube stars Shopkins Shoppies will appear at Glorietta April 21-23 2PM-6PM, Market! Market! on April 21-23, May 5-7 1PM to 5PM in Trinoma, May 12-14 11:30AM-6PM at Alabang Town Center, May 19-21 11AM-6PM at Solenad, and May 26-28 11AM-6PM at Harbor Point. It will be so much fun!

Aside from that, the Philippine Volcanoes will have Rugby Clinics at Glorietta, Solenad and Legazpi on May 7th, Ayala Malls 30th on May 14, Alabang Town Center on May 21, Market! Market! And Abreeza on May 28, Trinoma and Marquee on June 4, Ayala Center Cebu on June 11, UP Town Center and Harbor Point on June 18 and lastly Circuit Makati on June 25th!

You can also have fun with friends by bringing in your crew for Ayala Malls Ultimate Summer Challenge in 5 different Ayala Malls, but you need to go through obstacles so you can win Casa Kalaw El Nido stays for 3 days and 2 nights, Balay Cogon Sicogon, and Nuvali stays complete with airfare if needed be. Billboard Philippines is alsp joining in with the BillboardPH Music Trip, you need no reason to bust those moves in the dance floor but it's so good to be in Ayala Malls and PLAY!

Best of all, you can take your kids along in these activities. Go out and make sure you enjoy these good reasons to PLAY in all Ayala Malls this summer!

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The "Pusong Ligaw" Media Launch

It looks like ABSCBN is bringing a new set of people in the afternoon prime slot of Pusong Ligaw (Lost Heart) which stars Beauty Gonzales, Diego Loyzaga, Enzo Pineda, Sofia Andres, Joem Bascon, Raymond Bagatsing and a lot more. 

Beauty says "I'm excited and I hope you see that I can do drama. I did good because I've been taught a lot by our directors and even if it's been a while I hope it would come out nicely on screen because we worked hard these past few months. I always cry watching the previous show on the same slot but I believe in what we're doing, I hope we get accepted by the public. We love our job and hope that interprets well on the series. I turn into a beast when I see my supposed one true love, so you better watch out for that!"

Diego Loyzaga says he waited for this and says "It's our first time to be a lead in a telenovela but we did our all in this project. This is us and I think I can speak for all of us that this a good program, this was in our prayers. I am now happy where I am and all those personal things stayed in the past."

Sofia Andres adds "We have been waiting for this for two years and we honestly thought this wasn't going to happen. But now I've seen the characters, the people behind the camera and now the trailer, you saw how great that looks like. Our status? It's an understanding, and we're happy to be always there for each other. We don't have labels."

Bianca King says "I was terrified to step into ABSCBN's grounds but I felt like a long lost family and friend when I got the email to get the role. I think it's the right time, and I'm glad I'm here I'm a character actress and I want to do a lot of other roles. It's a blessing to do something that I haven't done before. I give the best on the set and I ask them, Sofia is just like my baby in real life."

Enzo Pineda adds "I am so thankful to star creatives for giving me a break, I auditioned for this role and I'm also quite new so I'm taking a gamble transferring to ABSCBN. There is pressure to do good and I hope it would come out well. I've had fears and it actually a good thing and we have worked with our craft, we are thankful and happy." 

Pusong Ligaw will start next week as it will be on the same slot of The Greatest Love as it is on it's final week. It was a successful show and from the looks of it, they've got a very promising show.

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