Thursday, April 17, 2014

‘Amazing love’ at Hacienda Isabella (Celebrity World by Crispina Martinez-Belen)

If you want to experience a one-of-a-kind Lenten concert headlined no less by Kuh Ledesma, go to Hacienda Isabella and watch “Amazing Love.”

Kuh will render some inspirational songs and share stories that will uplift the spirit and help renew faith. Joining the pop diva are her daughter Isabella and new artist, Jane Joseph.

Other scheduled activities at the Hacienda Isabella starting on Holy Thursday are bible classes, inspirational and motivational talks, prayers and meditation, a film showing as well as several kiddie endeavors.

Located off-Tagaytay, Hacienda Isabella, personally designed by Kuh, is known for its unique, interesting setting, replete with impeccable service and good food. It is a perfect venue for team buildings, weddings and receptions, birthdays and debuts, retreats and other special occasions.

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Via Crucis For Good Weather 2014

All Catholics are invited to join the first annual Via Crucis for Good Weather 2014, spearheaded by Radyo Veritas in partnership with the Archdiocese of Manila and TV Maria. This is a seven-kilometer penitential walk slated tomorrow, Good Friday. It starts at 5am at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in Pasay City and will end at 10am at the Manila Cathedral where Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle will share his reflection and give participants blessing.

In inviting Catholics to Via Crucis 2014, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Archbishop Socrates Villegas said, “The penitential walk encourages the Catholics to offer prayers and penitential sacrifices for the safety of the country from various calamities this year.”

There will be a dramatization of the Way of the Cross at each station, with parish priests sharing their reflections. There will also be a “sabayang pagbigkas” and Taize songs.

To be launched on the same date, is the Meat Free Friday Movement. Radyo Veritas 846 President and Caritas Manila Executive Director Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual said, “Bukod sa spiritual cleansing at pagkakawanggawa, isang banal na gawain natin bilang pagapangalaga ng kalikasan ay ang hindi pagkain ng karne tuwing Biyernes hindi lamang tuwing Kuwaresma.”

Fr. Pascual added that the endeavor will be of help to the environment inasmuch as it helps further one’s spirituality. “Abstaining from meat can give us a healthy, sustainable and clean environment. It is one way to resist the ‘passion of the flesh’ or the temptation of the flesh and anger…”

Present at the press conference held at the Arzobispo de Manila in Intramuros, Manila were Bishop Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr., DD, Bishop Emeritus of Our Lady of Fatima, Novaliches; Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual, Msgr. Cesar Pagulayan of San Isidro Labrador Parish, and Fr. Paschal Ma. R. Gorgona, parish priest of San Roque Parish Church in Pasay City.



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Kapuso Network Shows Today

GMA Network brings a special holiday treat to its viewers starting today as it airs well-loved movies and shows in commemoration of Holy Week.

Start the day with extraordinary happiness by watching the timeless “God’s Little Children” starring Sunshine Dizon and Daria Ramirez.

Before noon, invite the whole family to watch the Hollywood hit film, “Free Willy 3: The Rescue.” It will show how teenage orca-researcher Jesse (Jason Richter) and his buddy, Randolph (August Schallenberg) try to stop illegal whalers from hurting their friend Willy the whale, and his pregnant mate.

At noon, GMA will air the American comedy film “Marley & Me” starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. It tells the story of a family who learn valuable lessons from their adorable but naughty dog, Marley. Then, get ready for an afternoon that will make you swoon via “A Walk to Remember,” which is based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel, starring Mandy Moore and Shane West.

After enjoying the Hollywood offerings, you can go on and watch the brilliant acting performances of Johnny Delgado, Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, and Juliana Palermo in the Filipino drama, “Kaleldo.”

By evening, allow a solemn atmosphere in your household with “Banal na Paglalakbay.” End Maundy Thursday by watching the romantic film “Pangarap Ko ang Ibigan Ka” with Regine Velasquez.



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SEARCH FOR CAMPUS AMBASSADORS. UniSilver TIME in cooperation with RDH Entertainment Network has launched ‘Campus ambassadors of the Philippines 2014,’ a search for outstanding male and female students with a cause. Winners will become UniSilver TIME endorsers. Applicants should be an enrolled student, 14 to 25 years old, of good moral character, at least 5’5 (male) and 5’3 (female) in height. For more details check updates at RDH ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK on Facebook or check ww.unisilvertime.com. Present at the launch were (from left) William Ong Co, Unisilver TIME Vice President, Richard Hiñola of RDH Entertainment Network, Albert Que Unisilver Time President, (Standing) Ej Calucad of RDH Entertainment Network, and Giancarlo Guevara, Unisilver TIME Marketing Manager.



Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 17, go to Philippine Star lifestyle editor Millet M. Mananquil, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Hermie Rivera, Emelinda Palattao, Mario M. Cabrillas, Abe Bulos, Lemuella Marie G. Chan, Olive G. Villacorta, Gloria Gempesaw, Lovely April Medina Macalalad, Dino Anicete and Mae Romero Vecina

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