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Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman got Guinness for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
By Cynthia Montojo
“What…one million for every day of the year, that’s so awesome!” Ryan Reynolds received two certificates, while his co-star Hugh Jackman received their certificates for trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” as most viewed movie trailer in 24 hours.
Guinness World Records recognized trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine” as most viewed after it garnered 365 million global views across all platforms from February 11 to 12. Trailer premiered during last February’s Super Bowl LVIII.
Apart from this, Reynolds also received certificate that recognized Wrexham Racecourse Ground in Wales, United Kingdom, as oldest international football ground, having been in use for 147 years and 31 days as of April 5. Reynolds is the co-owner of Wrexham Football Club.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is the third film in “Deadpool” film series.
Reynolds first starred as titular anti-hero character adapted from popular graphic novel with the same name in the movie released in 2016. Two years later in 2018, he returned to don famous red and black suit for its sequel “Deadpool 2.”
For the third film in the series, Deadpool finds himself crossing paths with another Marvel hero and X-Men member Wolverine, portrayed by Jackman.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is now showing in local theaters.
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Baron Geisler reflects on ‘Moro’
By Cynthia Montojo
“Moro,” topbilled by Baron, Piolo Pascual, and Laurice Guillen, plus participation of Christopher de Leon and Joel Torre, began streaming on Netflix last July 19.
Actor Baron Geisler looked back at the production of Brillante Mendoza’s “Moro,” significant project given it was his first after undergoing rehabilitation.
There are also cameo appearances of Beauty Gonzales, Nikki Valdez, Felix Roco, Alvin Anson, Roland Inocencio, Dido dela Paz, Kirst Viray, and Onyl Torres.
In the film, Baron plays middle sibling to characters played by Piolo and actress Ina Feleo.
“Small things become big because they were not threshed out in earliest possible time,” shared Cebu-based actor on conflicts in the story, recalling how movie was shot in 2019 just before pandemic.
When pandemic hit, Baron said some aspects of the production had to be halted during lockdowns.
“I consider this my first big break because this project landed on my lap right after my rehabilitation program,” Baron stressed.
Baron was initially tapped by Mendoza to play elder brother, Piolo’s character, in supporting role, while Piolo would be middle sibling. Latter’s hectic schedule, however, did not synchronize with character’s shooting schedule.
“So Direk Brillante swapped our roles and I had to rehearse Piolo’s lines and dialogue,” Baron shared. “And I thank him so very much for being gracious in giving me his role…it was the start of bigger projects coming my way.”
Yusoph Mando, former commissioner of National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, was present at film’s preview in Quezon City’s Victoria Sports Tower Cinema before “Moro” went to Netflix.
“I’m deeply touched by film’s portrayal of the events surrounding gruesome Mamasapano incident happened in Maguindanao Province sometime in 2015,” Mando said.
He praised “Moro” team for their “dedication to presenting more balanced and thoughtful narrative that shed light on complexities and realities faced by diverse communities in our country.”
“Your commitment to showcasing fairness, justice, and the perspective of both Muslims and non-Muslims affected by tragedy is truly commendable,” Mando ended.
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FMJ wants flood control masterplan
By Nidz Godino
PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS JR. INSPECTS RIZAL FLOODWAY
“Water doesn’t recognize boundaries…that’s why flood control has to be big plan,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said country needs to have flood control masterplan as it braces for more torrential rain during typhoon season that is expected to be worsened by looming La Niña and climate change.
Marcos visited and inspected Quezon and Rizal, two of the provinces inundated by incessant rains from Typhoon Carina and enhanced southwest monsoon-induced rains in the past days.
He said comprehensive national plan on flood control should cover several regions, adding it also needs to consider changing weather patterns due to climate change that threaten communities previously have not been affected by floods.
“Let’s prepare for next flood…this is first typhoon within La Niña…this might be prolonged… so, we have to prepare for that… let’s think about preparing for that,” the President said.
According to Marcos, former public works and highways secretary Rogelio Singson has crafted flood management masterplan that would be implemented over more than two decades. But plan should be expanded, he said.
“Although it will work… and it crosses most of Luzon, for NCR ,National Capital Region…but we have no choice, we have to do something…we have to learn how to handle new normal,” Chief Executive said, adding plan would take 20 to 22 years.
Marcos was referring to P350-billion flood control masterplan, expected to benefit about 1.2 million people.
FMJ said because of sea level rise caused by climate change, dikes built across country could no longer protect low-lying communities during high tides.
Building higher dikes,would not solve problem, Marcos said, adding flood control masterplan must manage flooding to protect “production areas, residential communities and other important infrastructure.”
The President also expressed hope country could tap assistance from Loss and Damage Fund to find better solutions to flooding and other effects of climate change.
Meanwhile, Rizal Gov. Nina Ynarez told Marcos newly inaugurated Upper Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal was filled by two days of nonstop rain.
“We were together with inauguration of Wawa Dam and they were saying that…we saw it was empty and it would take six months for them to fill it up…as of now, with two days’ rain, it’s almost filled up,” Ynarez said.
Ynarez said without Wawa Dam, “most likely San Mateo and Montalban would be down and definitely Marikina and parts of Quezon City and even Pasig would be affected because of Laguna Lake.”
The governor submitted last year to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plan for reservoir below Wawa Dam.
DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, among Cabinet secretaries who joined Marcos in Rizal, said proposed reservoir in San Mateo and series of small dams below Wawa “is now under consideration for financing by Japanese government.”
Marcos also directed study on building of weirs along tributaries to control water flow from Sierra Madre down to Rizal and Metro Manila, as unimpeded water flow causes severe flooding during rainy season.
Weir is small barrier built across stream or river to control and raise water level slightly on upstream side, essentially small-scale dam.
“I don’t see weir here in this country seems to be appropriate for us…maybe it’s applicable here in the Philippines,” the President said.
Proposed 50-year drainage masterplan for Metro Manila is still in the works, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.
MMDA general manager Procopio Lipana said agency has submitted masterplan’s terms of reference to DPWH that could help create and implement it.
Masterplan would determine “detailed engineering design” of drainage systems in entire Metro Manila, according to MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes in previous interviews late last year.
He stressed it would seek to prevent unstable flow of excess water due to varying sizes of drainages.
Proposed 50-year drainage masterplan would be funded by World Bank.
During torrential rains from southwest monsoon carried by Typhoon Carina, MMDA reported existing drainage systems in Metro Manila carried 74 mm per hour for more than 10 hours.
Figure was more than twice carrying capacity of drainages at 30 mm per hour, it noted.
Lipana said with rainfall from southwest monsoon allegedly exceeded that of Typhoon Ondoy in 2009, both drainages and pumping stations operated by MMDA could have been overwhelmed by such volume that was “beyond their capacity.”
Except for Libertad pumping station that caught fire, rest of 71 pumping stations remained operational during incessant rainfall, he added.
Lipana also blamed garbage for widespread flooding in metropolis, as well as lack of discipline of residents particularly those living near waterways in disposing their trash. He mentioned incident wherein flooding along EDSA near old MMDA building in Makati City subsided after agency’s personnel performed declogging and retrieved waste from nearby drainage.
Sen. Grace Poe questioned bloated budget for flood control projects which still failed to curb flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas after Typhoon Carina.
“Worsening flooding in Metro Manila appears not to complement increasing budget we are allocating for flood control projects every year,” Poe, former public services committee chair, said.
Poe vowed to scrutinize proposed flood control budget next year of DPWH and MMDA.
Poe is new Senate finance committee chair, taking on position vacated by former senator now Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
Finance committee is tasked to tackle national government expenditure program.
“In upcoming budget deliberation, we will scrutinize flood control budget of DPWH, MMDA and other agencies…did flood just flush away billions of funds for flood mitigation, with every downpour, our taxpayers are left shortchanged and wading through damaging and disease-carrying floods,” Poe asked.
According to 2024 General Appropriations Act, DPWH has P244.6-billion budget in its flood management program, significant chunk of its total P996.79-billion budget this year.
During budget deliberations last year, then senator now Senate President Francis Escudero hit DPWH’s proposed P255-billion flood control budget, surpassed total proposed budget of other agencies like the Department of National Defense and Department of Social Welfare and Development.
EDUCATION SECT. SONNY ANGARA INSPECTS MASAMBONG HIGH SCHOOL IN QUEZON CITY
“While Brigada Eskwela was initiated last Monday, it has yet to be carried out in most affected areas…training for new MATATAG Curriculum has also been delayed due to suspension of classes and government work… there is insufficient time for our schools to adequately prepare for opening of classes on Monday,” Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) said total of 738 public schools nationwide will have to postpone scheduled opening of classes on Monday due to damage caused by Typhoon Carina and monsoon-induced rains and floods.
Based on data released by Department of Education (DepEd), 12,866 schools, located in 10 regions, were affected by recent onslaught of Carina and southwest monsoon. Affected regions include Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), National Capital Region (NCR), Regions 1, 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, 6 and 8.
Of total affected schools, 246 were flooded while 425 schools are currently being used as evacuation centers.
Meanwhile, 738 public schools, specifically in Central Luzon, NCR, CAR and Soccsksargen, are deemed to be severely affected by typhoon and thus cannot push through with opening of classes on Monday.
Breakdown provided by DepEd showed t Central Luzon has most number of schools that cannot start classes on Monday at 442, followed by NCR with 206 severely affected schools, CAR with 86 schools and Region 12 or SOCCSKSARGEN with four schools.
Bataan was most affected, with total of 208 schools deemed unable to open their classes on Monday, followed by Bulacan with 92 schools.
In NCR, Valenzuela had most number of affected schools that could not push through with school opening on Monday at 71, followed by Pasig with 44 schools, Malabon with 42 and Marikina with 33.
Speaking to reporters, Education Secretary Sonny Angara initially said over 90 public schools nationwide had to defer opening of classes due to damaged classrooms.
However, he was quick to add number is expected to increase later in the day as DepEd was still waiting for situation reports of several regional directors.
He said DepEd is leaving it to discretion of school heads in other affected regions whether to push through or to defer opening of classes based on situation in their respective areas.
Angara said public schools in Malabon City would open their classes on July 31, while Marikina and Valenzuela would start classes on Aug. 5, according to Mayors Marcelino Teodoro and Wes Gatchalian.
DepEd estimated total cost of damage at schools at P600 million with total estimated cost of reconstruction at around P630 million.
TDC called for postponement of opening of classes by at least one week in all schools in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon and other severely affected areas.
In separate statement, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.over his insistence to push through with opening of classes on Monday, saying his instruction of holding classes even outdoors is “outright shameless and unbecoming of president of republic.”
In interview with reporters President Marcos said DepEd and schools must do everything that they can to push through with opening of classes on Monday.
However, he clarified that it will still be “up to school to decide” if school officials want to push through with school opening date.
At least 33,000 police officers will secure opening of classes to ensure students, teachers and school employees are safe, according to Philippine National Police spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo.
12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
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Bb Pilipinas 2024 winners spent ‘6 to 7 digits’ for pageant journey
By Cynthia Montojo
“I contemplated for years, yet my actions were anchored on joining Binibini pageant… I had to convince my parents that it was perfect time for me to join this year…this decision also meant that my financial support to the family would be paused in the interim,” winning Binibini crown was long time coming for Pampanga representative Jasmin Bungay former secondary school teacher.
It was childhood dream of hers and so, when she was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2024, her long journey to the crown was dream come true.
But the road to crown was not an easy one… several years of planning, and saving, for her Binibini journey. Unknown to many, joining national pageant is very costly endeavor. You need funds to have your national costume, two evening gowns one for prelims, and one for the finals, and several required apparel made for competition.
Newly-crowned queens estimated their total expenses reached to six even seven digits. Apart from national costume and evening gowns, candidates need to have ready dresses to wear to activities and events throughout entire duration of pre-pageant calendar.
Jasmine had to think long and hard because she had to leave lucrative job in the Middle East. And which also meant no income for her, and no support extended to her family for time being. But she also knew she couldn’t dilly-dally because her biological clock was ticking – and if she postponed her candidacy for another year – she would be quite old fore national pageant, and more so for international finals should she win national title.
She dabbled in teaching profession for a short while but realized it was not for her.
“I see Binibining Pilipinas as community and family… I saw how they take care of candidates, most especially their queens,” she continued.
During rehearsals, candidates, including herself, were giddy looking at all past queens. And when she won title, it dawned on her that she can now call past queens, like Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, as her Binibini sisters.
“But it was Venus Raj’s journey I identified with most…she came from humble beginnings and made name for herself,” she said.
Binibining Pilipnas – Universe 2010 Ma. Venus Raj was the first, in long line of queens, that broke country’s semifinal drought at Miss Universe pageant. Her Top 5 placement in 2010 Miss Universe edition started country’s longest semifinal streak, to date.
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Isko Moreno neither admit nor denied run as Manila mayor anew
By Cynthia Montojo
“Malayo pa iyan eleksiyon…. basta steady lang tayo sa ged-li…maraming hopia, hoping…malayo pa naman iyan,” former Manila Mayor. Isko Moreno wanted next mayor of Manila will protect and make progress in the lives of its residents.
Actor Isko Moreno didn’t deny nor confirm if he will run for Manila mayor again next year.
In an interview with media during Eng Bee Tin’s National Hopia Day recently, media told Isko that Manila residents are hoping for his return.
“Siyempre, ang gusto ko, ang tama lang, magtagumpay sa kanyang mga layunin para sa kanyang mamamayan,” he said.
“Basta ang masasabi ko lamang sa mga lolo at lola ko, nanay at tatay ko, ‘yung mga paborito kong senior citizen, I love you,” he added.
National Hopia Day was attended by Eng Bee Tin President and Chairman Gerie Chua, Diana Zubiri and Cory Quirino.
“Congratulations sa event na ito…sa mga bumubuo, sa staff, sa organizers congratulations sa inyong lahat, sa lahat ng hopia maker, you have now a day in 365 days of the year we now call National Hopia Day ,” Isko said.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ,resurrecting Marvel’s past
By Cynthia Montojo
“Deadpool & Wolverine” probably summer blockbuster of the year, is where Ryan Reynolds teams up with Hugh Jackman to give Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) much-needed jolt.
After getting rejected from joining Avengers, Ryan’s Wade Wilson has retired from being Deadpool and is living personally dreary life until the Time Variance Authority show up to reveal his new importance.
But when things go sideways, Wade ends up in wasteland with Wolverine he reluctantly picked up, and heroes must find way to save universes they come from.
Future of “Deadpool” went into limbo following Disney’s acquisition of Fox the same can be said for other Marvel properties Fox owned, leaving many wondering if “Merc with Mouth” would ever make it to MCU.
Fox’s remaining Marvel projects were disappointing and MCU after “Avengers: Endgame” only saw few major successes, so a lot rested on Ryan’s shoulders after Deadpool’s return was confirmed with support of Jackman back again as Wolverine.
Like its predecessors, “Deadpool & Wolverine” shouldn’t be taken all that seriously; it’s filled with jokes, gags, and so many cameos that it pokes fun at entire concept of intellectual property being stretched or shoved away.
Ryan and company clearly shelled out money for this, not just for cameo appearances, but for really fun soundtrack that includes NSYNC, Goo Goo Dolls, Stray Kids, and Green Day.
Movie also benefits from keeping its R-rating first in MCU because gory, bloody action is top-notch, not shying away from how brutal yet awesome fight scenes can be when involving characters who basically recover from any wound.
Heart of the film, and yes there is bit of it, comes from two lead characters wanting to matter still in their respective realities, something that might have dwindled when we last saw them in “Deadpool 2” and “Logan.”
Fans will surely enjoy what Ryan, Jackman, and director Shawn Levy have cooked up even by the end it only feels like glorious mash-up of cameos again, don’t take the film seriously, just enjoy it.
Ryan still nails Wade’s humor and casualness, shoving fingers into Disney’s face because he now can and movie will still rake in millions, while Jackman shows grizzled side of Wolverine everyone will still appreciate.
One hopes there’s more to see of “The Crown” star Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova, formidable character in the comics, or even Emmy winner Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Paradox.
As mentioned, there are cameos galore in this film, but without spoiling those that can be mentioned are Aaron Stanford as Pyro and Jennifer Garner as Elektra, but wait until you see who else Marvel managed to reel in.
Only mild spoiler this review will have is that “Deadpool & Wolverine” is sort-of tribute to the Fox string of Marvel films “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four,” etc. which never got their fond farewells despite paving the way to what MCU has become.
That at the very least will have fans tearing up seeing Marvel’s past was, and what future will be after Deadpool’s latest maximum effort.
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Fil film ‘Guardia de Honor’ to premiere at Cinemalaya
By Cynthia Montojo
“It’s reflection of our reality and call for justice…through harrowing story of family shattered by violence, I wanted to shed light on systemic abuses and culture of impunity that plague our society,” Director Jay Altarejos’ “Guardia de Honor,” premiered at the prestigious Moscow International Film Festival, will have its Philippine premiere via Cinemalaya this August.
Altarejos said movie is more than just film.
“This film is testament to our collective struggles and unwavering spirit of those who seek truth and honor… I chose to express it in black and white to strip story down to its raw, emotional core, emphasizing stark contrasts between justice and injustice, hope and despair… honor to bring this narrative to life and share it with audiences who understand and resonate with its message,” he stressed.
According to Altarejos, movie is loosely inspired by police officer who killed his neighbors, mother and son, in Tarlac four years ago in cold blood.
For the director, his newest film speculates on question, “what family breeds killer?”
“It traces history of police brutality through main character’s family and how his traumatic childhood has contributed to his actions as adult, because of the incident, his mother has to face her own tumultuous past and generational abuse to emancipate herself, her daughter, and her granddaughter from decades-old patriarchal abuses, ” he continued.
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‘Inside Out 2’ outsmart ‘Frozen 2’ as biggest animated movie
By Cynthia Montojo
Highest-grossing animated movie of all time, Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has overtaken fellow Disney sequel “Frozen 2”.
“Inside Out” sequel raked in total $1.46 billion (P85.5 billion), clearing $1.45 billion (P85 billion) 2019 “Frozen” sequel took in.
Disney now has seven of the top 10 biggest animated movies ever, five of which are Pixar films.
It should be noted that Disney’s live-action remake of “The Lion King,” earned $1.65 billion (P96.7 billion), is fully computer-generated but studio classifies it as live-action.
On overall list, “Inside Out 2” is 13th highest-grossing film of all time after overtaking last year’s “Barbie,” last movie to hit billion dollars. “Inside Out” sequel is just behind yet another sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.”
“Inside Out 2” previously broke record for fastest time for animated film to hit billion dollars in 19 days and is only movie released this year that hit 10 digits as of this writing.
Disney will now shift its focus to Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” hoping to also hit billion-dollar mark despite its R-16 rating.
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