It had always been an elegant and much-awaited event, the opening night of the annual French Film Festival in the Philippines.
But last June 8, the red carpet opening night of the 22nd French Film Festival supposed to be held at the Central Square in Bonifacio Global City was cancelled, with regret by the Embassy of France to the Philippines. This was done following the advice of the Embassy’s partners and sponsors for security reasons.
“Due to recent events, we are taking extra safety precautions and refraining from holding large events. We are therefore recommending not to push through with the opening ceremony of the festival on June 8, but to continue with the regular screenings (without an opening event),” it was announced.
However, public screenings up to June 17 at the cinemas of Greenbelt 3 and Bonifacio High Street will push through for the enjoyment of French movie fans.
For inquiries, email messages at frenchfilmfest@gmail.com.
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Two love teams
Now seen on the top-rating GMA series “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” are the young love teams of Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene, and Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali.
Derrick is a gentleman but “mahilig din siya magbiro at kung minsan ’di mo alam kung seryoso o totoo na,” said Bea. But in her case, because they’ve been together in many projects, “alam ko na kung kailan siya nagbibiro.” Bea, who plays Anya on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” also revealed Derrick is fond of giving her gifts.
Miguel and Bianca, on the other hand, are adventurous. On Instagram recently, they shared photos of their escapade in Batangas, which included scuba-diving at Dive & Trek Resort and Marine Sanctuary.
Miguel and Bianca play Pagaspas and Lawiswis, respectively, on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” aired weeknights after “24 Oras” on GMA Telebabad.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 13, go to Anthony Castelo, former singer Luis Antonio de Garchitorena, Anton Cruz, Tony dela Luna, Vicky S. Falconitin, Merle Derige of San Diego, CA; Mario C. Medina, Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, executive director of Career Executive Service Board; Irene Patricia T. Mateo, model-actor Tony Boy dela Rea, Myra N. Martinez of Asingan, Pangasinan, CPA-lawyer Antonio A. Ligon and Katrina Michelle “Hopia” Legaspi of Star Magic… June 14 celebrators: actress Giselle Tongi, Digna Rosales, Josie Salcedo, Yola Viana, Wylda T. Jimenez, Carmelita Borlongan, Norma Calleja, Cresencia P. Lopez, Christian Jason Dimaapi, Maricar Seludo, Carla Gahol, Gilberto Teodoro, Maurice Gravidez, high school science teacher at De La Salle Araneta Univ., Venus Velasco, director Jerry Sineneng, Erlinda Rapadas, Aldred Gatchalian and award-winning actor Coco Martin… Happy wedding anniversary to Sen. Miriam D. Santiago and former Interior USec. Narciso “Jun” Santiago… Belated b-day greetings to Lucille Chiero Hernandez Sode of London, United Kingdom, Adrian Ciar and Francin Caballero of San Pablo City greetings from Jovy Hernandez Alimon, New York-based Jesh Velasco Agliam and MB’s Andi Bautista Ramos (June 10) and Seth Janelle V. Basilio (June 12)…
But last June 8, the red carpet opening night of the 22nd French Film Festival supposed to be held at the Central Square in Bonifacio Global City was cancelled, with regret by the Embassy of France to the Philippines. This was done following the advice of the Embassy’s partners and sponsors for security reasons.
“Due to recent events, we are taking extra safety precautions and refraining from holding large events. We are therefore recommending not to push through with the opening ceremony of the festival on June 8, but to continue with the regular screenings (without an opening event),” it was announced.
However, public screenings up to June 17 at the cinemas of Greenbelt 3 and Bonifacio High Street will push through for the enjoyment of French movie fans.
For inquiries, email messages at frenchfilmfest@gmail.com.
• • •
Two love teams
Now seen on the top-rating GMA series “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” are the young love teams of Derrick Monasterio and Bea Binene, and Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali.
Derrick is a gentleman but “mahilig din siya magbiro at kung minsan ’di mo alam kung seryoso o totoo na,” said Bea. But in her case, because they’ve been together in many projects, “alam ko na kung kailan siya nagbibiro.” Bea, who plays Anya on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” also revealed Derrick is fond of giving her gifts.
Miguel and Bianca, on the other hand, are adventurous. On Instagram recently, they shared photos of their escapade in Batangas, which included scuba-diving at Dive & Trek Resort and Marine Sanctuary.
Miguel and Bianca play Pagaspas and Lawiswis, respectively, on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” aired weeknights after “24 Oras” on GMA Telebabad.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 13, go to Anthony Castelo, former singer Luis Antonio de Garchitorena, Anton Cruz, Tony dela Luna, Vicky S. Falconitin, Merle Derige of San Diego, CA; Mario C. Medina, Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, executive director of Career Executive Service Board; Irene Patricia T. Mateo, model-actor Tony Boy dela Rea, Myra N. Martinez of Asingan, Pangasinan, CPA-lawyer Antonio A. Ligon and Katrina Michelle “Hopia” Legaspi of Star Magic… June 14 celebrators: actress Giselle Tongi, Digna Rosales, Josie Salcedo, Yola Viana, Wylda T. Jimenez, Carmelita Borlongan, Norma Calleja, Cresencia P. Lopez, Christian Jason Dimaapi, Maricar Seludo, Carla Gahol, Gilberto Teodoro, Maurice Gravidez, high school science teacher at De La Salle Araneta Univ., Venus Velasco, director Jerry Sineneng, Erlinda Rapadas, Aldred Gatchalian and award-winning actor Coco Martin… Happy wedding anniversary to Sen. Miriam D. Santiago and former Interior USec. Narciso “Jun” Santiago… Belated b-day greetings to Lucille Chiero Hernandez Sode of London, United Kingdom, Adrian Ciar and Francin Caballero of San Pablo City greetings from Jovy Hernandez Alimon, New York-based Jesh Velasco Agliam and MB’s Andi Bautista Ramos (June 10) and Seth Janelle V. Basilio (June 12)…
