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Ayala Malls’ Christmas Mall Tour 2015
Get Ready to Stomp your feet!
FRANKLY SPEAKING & Steps Dance Project A yala Malls aims to bring its shoppers closer to culture and arts, by continuously bringing installations, exhibits, song and dance programs to its malls and making it more accessible to the public. The Ayala Malls Christmas Concert has been a much-awaited yearly spectacle and has staged different musical productions over the years, but this will be the first to highlight tap dancing.
Just as it did some time ago with Pepe’s Secret Christmas, Ayala Malls’ Christmas Mall Tour 2015 will share with lucky shoppers in
its provincial malls a literally jazzed up version of that favorite. Inspired by the timeless jazz hits of the late Frank Sinatra,
James Laforteza
“Frankly Speaking” will feature international tap-dance artist Omar Edwards and the STEPS Dance Project. It is headed by Steps Dance Studio and Steps Dance Project founder and director Sofia ZobelElizalde, directed by James Laforteza, and choreographed by Jeffrey Espejo, James Laforteza, Jun Saagundo, Xernan Alfonso and Omar Edwards. In 1994, Omar earned national acclaim when he and partner Daniel B. Wooten Jr. won 13 times including the grand prize on the famed T.V. show “Star Search”. This year’s provincial tour will swing through the Harbor Point Mall in Subic (Fri, Nov 13 @ 6pm), MarQuee Mall, Angeles City (Sat, Nov 14 @ 6pm), Centrio Mall, Cagayan De Oro City (Fri, Nov 20 @ 6pm) before winding up at the Abreeza Mall, Davao City ( Sun, Nov 22 2) 6pm. Dance/PAGE 2
Steps Dance Project at the Ayala Malls Christmas at Market Market
The Night Stalker:
Missy Bon Bon opens Frozen Factory at Centrio Cagaya n de Oro’s favorite gelato place has re-invented itself yet again wit h a new out let ca lled Frozen Factor y right next to t he Centrio Ma ll Cinemas at t he 3rd f loor. Christened “Frozen Factor y” we checked out t he place within an hour of its opening last 10 October 2015, and a lready a sizable crowd was gathering. There’s magic in t he Missy Bon Bon name! full story/PAGE 2
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Missy Bon Bon opens Frozen Factory at Centrio C agayan de Oro’s favorite gelato place has re-invented itself yet again with a new outlet called Frozen Factory right next to the Centrio Mall Cinemas at the 3rd floor. Christened “Frozen Factory” we checked out the place within an hour of its opening last 10 October 2015, and already a sizable crowd was gathering. There’s magic in the Missy Bon Bon name! “We wanted something new, yet again,” says Doy Yu, Missy Bon Bon president. “Constantly innovating and introducing something new and fresh to the people is one of the best fun parts of doing business!” Something new indeed! Missy Bon Bon
Frozen Factory’s menu is replete with parfaits, sundaes and crepes, all done in a whimsical and flamboyant fashion reminiscent of its American ‘50s diner ice cream parlor vibe. “Not only are we introducing, or rather reacquainting people with sundaes but also, letting them have a bite of something new,” said Anne Yu, MBB operations head. “Our sundaes and desserts are chock-full of sinful treats like brownies, salted caramel, apple streusel, jellies, and marshmallows. You name it, we have it!” Missy Bon Bon started small as a simple kiosk at a local mall, introducing Kagay-anons to gelato, a
Crepe Zone- Strawberry Cheesecake, Banana Nutella, Mango Supreme Omar Edwards
Cone O Matic - Fruity Fiesta, Choco overload, Pretty Nutty
healthier, yet no less tastier alternative to ice cream. “Gelato has zero air because it is churned to a rich and creamy finish,” said Chef Cathy Genabe, who’s charged with the MBB commissary.” It also has more milk and less fat, making it more affluent with calcium with an intense, natural flavor in every serving.” MBB has since expanded to a full dining establishment with an al fresco dining area at the
Limketkai Center. Its expanded menu offers an extensive line of fresh breads and pastries with zero preservatives, home-style cooked meals, cakes (which a customer can fully customize), pasta, sandwiches and more. Ranked 9th of 140 restaurants in Cagayan de Oro and 10th of Places to Eat in the city, Miss Bon Bon has earned a Certificate of Excellence from online travel review site Trip Advisor. Frozen Factory
Triple Sundae- Apple crumble, Black forest, Choco fizz float, Rookies
Dance... from page 1
Directed by Step’s Project Manager James Laforteza, Frankly Speaking was conceived in 2007 by lifetime Sinatra fan James, after he was inspired by Twyla Tharp’s “Sinatra Suite” which featured Mikhail Baryshnikov and Elaine Kudo which his wife (then girlfriend) Liesl showed to him. “It was the most beautiful dance piece I have ever seen! Being a Frank Sinatra fan, I got hypnotized! I whispered to myself: “Hey! You should make your very own Sinatra suite one of these days, with
really good dancers.” Well waddaya know? My own Sinatra suite was born and this all happened at Steps. That was in 2007.” “I have always loved Frank Sinatra’s unique and soothing voice. I love his classic standards and his dancy big band swing tunes. Most of all, it brings back childhood memories of my mother playing her records and little me singing and hopping along.” “I feel very fortunate that I can again share this wonderful experience with you in this Christmas offering. With full support of our school’s director, Ms
Double Sundae
has retained all that, but offers an expanded culinary experience that aims to further explore the further reaches of all senses. For instance, guests can also try their specially seasoned prawn crackers which offer a surprising counterpoint to the sweetness of the gelato with its crispy salty peppery flavor. “It’s not just gelato with your typical toppings of fruit and cream. Best of all, the serving is always generous
and reasonably priced” adds Chef Cathy. As members of the pioneer class of the Center for Culinary Arts in Manila, Doy, Anne and Cathy introduced the first truly intercontinental menu to Cagayan de Oro when they founded Bigby’s Café in 1998. With the advent of Frozen Factory, it’s nice to know the trio hasn’t lost their touch to innovate dishes which continue to delight Kagayanons 17 years down the road.
Super Splits- Banana Split, Cookie monster, Yin & Yang
Sofia Zobel Elizalde and the “awesome” team of The Ayala Malls headed by Ms Rowena Tomeldan and Ms Maricris
Bernardino, how can I possibly go wrong?” Everyone get ready to stomp your feet!
Steps Dance Project rehearsing
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Association of CTEC's & TESDA Misamis Oriental Provinces of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Norte in CARAGA Region October 14-17, 2015
1ST STOP… Global Mindanaw Polytechnic, Inc.
“TESDA Misamis Oriental will continuously provide a work culture that would build-up the confidence ,boost the morale and motivate all employees including the Community Training and Employment Coordinator s as our partners”
The CTECs and employees toured the building and appreciated the facilities of GMP as the Assessment Center of HEO (Bulldozer,Backhoe, forklift, Backhoe Loader). This institution is also among the 7 TVET providers in Gingoog City that provides quality training to the constituents of the City and to nearby municipalities.
Getting ready for the activity… On board the bus are the Community Training and Employment Coordinators (CTEC) of the Province of Misamis Oriental together with TESDA PO employees. LEO VEGA VELEZ Provincial Director/Director III Side trips… to TESDA-Surigao del Sur PO ....
Benchmarking at TESDA-PO Agusan del Norte ... The employees engaged their respective counterpart and discussed the recent conduct of the Surveillance Audit conducted by TUVSUD. Visiting the records room… The PO MOR IQA Focal getting inputs from the Records Controller.
Getting inputs from the Cashier… Our very own cash unit together with the Financial Analyst tetea-tete with PO Agusan’s cashier.
Benchmarking at TESDA-CARAGA Regional Office...
A s ho r t pause, took a s hot of Diosdado Macapagal Bridge -is the longest bridge in Mindanao, which is 3 kilometers upstream of the old Magsaysay Bridge and provides an alternate route across the Agusan River to connect the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway (Surigao-Agusan-Davao road) and the Butuan City-Cagayan-Iligan road. The bridge is gaining popularity as the only cable stayed bridge with steel deck and single tower in Mindanao, and it has a total length of about 10.30 kilometers.
PD Leo Velez handover to RD Jun Sunico of TESDA CARAGA a Certificate of Appreciation from the PTESDC Mis. Or/Gov. Yevgeny Emano in grateful appreciation for the support afforded to the Association of CTEC and PO MOR employees
Meeting former colleagues…Dir. Velez has marked 15 y e a r s o f excellent service to the people of CARAGA Region w h e r e h e wa s onced assigned. He sta r ted hi s tenure as Senior M a n p o w e r Development Officer ..to ROD c h i e f… b e f o r e he became P r o v i n c i a l Director…
Appreciating our history... The group is entertained by an employee of the Butuan National Museum. The museum was established after tremendous archaeological finds of collectors value was accidentally excavated.
The most significant find were the Balanghai or Butuan boats. The balanghai is made of Magkono (Xanthostemon verdugonianus) which is considered one of the most valuable trees in the world not just because of its rarity but of its strength and tenacity.
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A stop over…Courtesy Call to Hon. Navarro, City Mayor of Bislig
PD Braulio de la Peña of PO Agusan del Sur happily shared his passion to work and how he navigates the LGU… He also shared that the PO building was constructed through a training cumproduction scheme. There was an exchange between the CTECs and he further inspired the CTEC with his story about their own CTEC who turned out a vice-mayor of Bayugan del Sur.
PD Leo Velez handover to PD dela Pena of TESDA Agusan del Sur a Certificate of Appreciation from the PTESDC Mis. Or/Gov. Yevgeny Emano in grateful appreciation for the support afforded to the Association of CTEC and PO MOR employees.
The Peace & Order Sit…the TVET interventions in the Area
Hon. Mayor Librado C. Navarro proudly shared the strong partnership of the LGU and TESDA. Likewise, he also shared the difficulties of the LGU since PICOP resources have closed since 2008. On the other hand, PD Leo was overwhelmed by the support of the LGU and said that it’s worthwhile to be a TESDAn.
After a hard day’s travel…time to relax and feel the warmth of Bislig City (got its name from a forest vine named Bislig)
A briefing on the Peace and Order Situation of the Province as reported by the 36th Infantry Battalion headed by Lt. Col. Randolph P. Rojas The headquarters is proud of saying that their strong partnership with TESDA yielded at around 1,500 lives being touched by TVET interventions.
TESDA helps fight insurgency by capacitating the people through skills training.
Appreciating the Mother Nature's most stunning gifts in Surigao de Sur…
The Tinuy-an falls is a multi-tiered waterfall in Bislig
The Hinatuan enchanted river is a lagoon
IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITY FOR THE EMPLOYEES:
FOR THE CTECS:
The activity has generally “sharpen the saw” of the employees in terms of the following dimensions: Physical- allows the employees to leave the pressures of the office, manage the stressors and recharge physically. Mental- during the benchmarking, the employees were able to execute planning by visualizing the best practices observed in order to replicate in own organization. Social- engaging the CTECs and TESDA colleagues / counterpart enhanced the relationships. Likewise, the employees have appreciated the strong collaboration of TESDA with the LGU. Worth mentioning is the respect and support of the LGU to TESDA is extraordinary.
There is a strong collaboration of the Industry, LGU and TESDA which can be observed in the following: Strong support of LGUs in the implementation of TBCTP Engagement of TESDA Training in the Tourism Industry, ex. Workers in tourist spots are TVET graduates TESDA is involved in the peace process by capacitating the people through TVET interventions The LGUs of CARAGA Region are warmth and hospitable. The Local Chief Executives , from the Mayor to the Governor spare some time to meet the participants. The CTECs are challenged on how to replicate these good practices in respective LGU.
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Admissions, OPD up in 8 provincial hospitals November 13-20, 2015
Patient admissions increased 23 percent while out patients department increased by 61 percent in eight (8) Misamis Oriental hospitals, from the first day of the year to date, the province’s Hospital Operation and Management System (HOMS) reported , Monday.
HOMS managers said several factors contributed to the increase particularly the heightened confidence level of residents on the provincial hospital system. “Our people now are aware that whenever they go to our eight (8) provincial hospitals they arfe assured
that one, there are doctors and trained staff to attend to them; two, there are available drugs and medicines in our pharmacies; and third, there is a zero-billing-zero-pay policy implemented by Gov. Emano,” Dr. Bebina Casino, provincial health officer said. Another factor
is the change of attitude towards health in general brought about by the information22,053 and education campaigns conducted by the Misamis Oriental Care System (MisOrCareS). Per periodic review, Dr. Casino reported a drastic
Bambi-Kab turnonver and Barangay B.A.M.B.I @ Brgy. 5, Gingoog City. photo courtesy of governor bambi emano’s facebook page
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change of attitude among front line health workers, particularly in dealing with patients. “They got the message of the Governor when earlier he suspended several health workers who got negative reports from our clients. Now they are more careful and courteous,” Dr. Casino added. The HOMS has also established a system wherein lack of much needed medicines and drugs are easily monitored. “This allows us to respond immediately and deliver these items within the shortest possible time,” Dr. Casino said. She said that the wide acceptance of the MisOrCareS program of Gov. Emano has made the hospital system changed its focus to the out-patient department. “You can feel the confidence of people when they
come to our OPD, because it is for sure that they can bring home their needed medication without so much trouble,” Dr. Casino said. From the start of the year to date, the provincial hospital of Gingoog has 5,148 admissions and 25 thousand OPD. The provincial hospital of Balingasag has 4,633 admissions and 16,550 OPD; that of Manticao has 3,094 admissions while OPD has 24,957 OPD; while the provincial hospital of Initao has 2,946 admissions and 22,053 OPD. The provincial hospital of Claveria has 3,425 admission and 19,957 OPD; while that of Alubijid has 2,099 admissions and 17,774 OPD and Magsaysay has 1,795 admissions and 16, 578 OPD. While it appears that the Magsaysay hospital has the least admissions, it registers the highest percentage of increase. (PIO/MisOr/ ninja)
Facebook - boon or ban? I have asked this question already many times in several columns. Right at this moment, another case from my home country Germany is in the news. “Facebook must ban abusive content” , says German Justice Minister Maas. And he is so very right. Heiko Maas wants Facebook to better enforce its community standards to rein in abusive users. Given the recent rise in anti-migrant and xenophobic posts, he has called for a meeting with Facebook’s European managers. In an open letter seen by German daily “Tagesspiegel,” which he links to on his Twitter account, Maas tells Facebook that “we need to talk.” In the letter, which he sent to Facebook’s European head office in Dublin as well as to its German subsidiary, he says the social media site’s community standards needed to be more efficient and transparent.
In the wake of the recent openly xenophobic and hateful attacks on and protests at refugee camps in Germany , Maas said that the Justice Ministry had received many complaints about abusive content not being banned on Facebook. Often, users get a message saying that the posts they reported did not violate Facebook’s community standards without giving any further explanation “even in very obvious cases,” according to Maas. Since most of us are in Facebook, I am sure, everybody got such messages after reporting something. Maas also says this standard response had become a “farce” and that users were struggling to understand why Facebook is quick to ban nudity, for example, referring to its community standards, but often fails to ban xenophobic and racist posts. The implementation
of its community standards, Maas says in his letter, “can apparently not be relied on, even though many posts contain comments that constitute the criminal offense of incitement to hatred.” He reminds Facebook that it is legally obliged to delete illegal posts. Maas emphasizes that his demands do not go against freedom of speech. “But the Internet is not a lawless space where racist abuse and illegal posts can be allowed to flourish.” He stressed that there can be no “misunderstood tolerance,” and that Facebook urgently needed to enforce its existing rules and assess whether further measures are needed. In recent months, Germany has seen tens of thousands of refugees and migrants arrive at its borders, with many communities struggling to provide adequate care and shelter. There have been persistent protests and attacks from far-right groups, often coordinated on
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sites such as Facebook. The attacks drew widespread criticism from polticians, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel calling the incidents “despicable and shameful.” And here we are: in response to Maas’ letter, a spokeswoman for Facebook said they were taking the justice minister’s position seriously, but did not confirm that they would meet with him. I am speechless. And many others too ... ! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook (!) or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines. blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com .
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TESDA MISOR Pledges TVET Scholarship for Year of the Poor beneficiaries By Joe Palabao, Editor-at-Large
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E S DA M i s a m i s Oriental through the Provincia l D i re c tor L E O V E G A VELEZ distributes C E RT I F IC AT E OF COM MITMENTS to the beneficiaries of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro for scholarship to target for Technical Voc ationa l E duc ation a n d Tr a i n i n g u n d e r the Training for Work S chola rsh ip Prog r a m (TWSP). The distribution was conduc ted du r i ng t he culmination of the Year of the Poor through the Archdiocese-Commission on Social Apostolate of C a g ay a n d e O r o l a s t October 7, 2015 held at the Parish of St. Augustine Cathedral. The scholarship grant is directed towards filling up the skills gaps and job requirement of priority i ndust ries a nd sectors w it h high employ ment demand and in support o f t h e g o v e r n m e n t ’s thrust of rapid, inclusive and sustained economic growth. T h e C e r t i f i c a t e of Commitment is valid until October 16, 2015 and the Archdiocese promised to
send qualified applicants on or before the specified date and be part in filling up the 381 slots allotted for the program. A s p e r T E S D A Scholarship Polic y G u id e l i ne s , qu a l i f i e d for scholarship are high school graduates and at least eighteen (18) years old. Director Velez said that out of the 1.8 million OFWs, 62% of these skilled w o r k e r s a r e Te c h v o c graduates and have already landed jobs in companies in the country. Others became entrepreneurs in their own right. He further said that T E SDA g r adu ate s a re qua lif ied and certif ied with their skills so that they can land the job fitted for them and help propel the Philippine economy. According to Velez, work skills are important for gainful employment. People cannot find jobs bec au se t hey lack t he needed skills which TESDA can answer; hence TESDA is relentless in advancing more sk i l ls training for the youth sector. It has been the perennial advocacy of Dir. Velez who received a Specia l Citation during the 4th
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 10th Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 19 Cagayan de Oro City SP FMY NO. 2015-053 IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION & CHANGE OF NAME OF THE MINOR CHILD OF MINOR ROSIE DAHUYA WITH PRAYER FOR CHANGE OF NAME FROM “ROSIE DAHUYA” TO “AISHA MARIAN DUMADAN LUCERO” SPS. MARVIN A. LUCERO & RIA NOREEN D. LUCERO, Petitioners. X ----------------------------------------------------------------/
Mindanao Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs 2015 held in Cagayan spearheaded by Business Week Mindanao Corporation. He received the prestigious citation as BUSINESS & INDUSTRY I N T E G R T O R -T E S DA S K I L L S T R A I N I NG PROGRAM. The trophy was given to him for his meritorious achievements as business and industry i nt e g r at or i n l i n k i n g w it h t he industries and institutions of Nor t hern Minda nao in professionalizing all human capital resources the industry need for the TESDA Director Leo Vega Velez (first from the right) , Archdiocese of Cagayan de development of Northern Oro City -Social Action Apostolate Head- Fr. Saturnino S. Lumba, SSJV; (second Mindanao. from the right) together with the beneficiaries during the distribution of certificates.
Cebu Pacific and GetGo support this year’s TravelXchange The recently concluded TravelXchange travel show at SM Bacolod brought together the travel and tourism industr y for the benefit of travelers in Western Visayas. The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air, and its newest lifestyle rewards program, GetGo, participated for the 9th straight year, and gave away more opportunities for ever yone to fly. The travel show kicked offlast October 23 with a remarkable Opening Program graced by Mayor Monico Puentevella alongside Department of Tourism Western Visayas Regional Director Atty. Helen Catalbas. Also present in the opening ceremony
were Charles Lim, TravelXchange Founder, Roxanne Gochuico, Cebu Pacific Air Promotions Specialist, Arthur Malatag, Pagcor Bacolod Branch Manager, Merlinda Adante, Enchanted Kingdom Head of Sales Division and Miguel Nacionales, L’Fisher Hotel Events and Marketing Coordinator. Throughout the 3 -day expo, Cebu Pacific featured GetGo in their booth, where the latter gave out hundreds of free GetGo membership kits cards to Bacolodnons. With GetGo cards, travelers can earn points ever y time they book Cebu Pacific tickets. They may use these GetGo points to avail of free flights. The second
day highlighted activities that were geared towards the promotion of the tourism industr y, especially that of the province of Negros Occidental. The activities were Travel & Shop Fun Challenge and TravelXchange Young Ambassador, wherein the latter was participated in by tourism and hospitality management students from Bacolod. This search, now on its second year, aims to find the right ambassador to help promote and immerse with the province to boost its tourism potentials. The winner of the search was Rizelle Jay Alburo, a tourism management major from La Consolacion College Bacolod. Coming in at 2nd
place was Micah Angela Lopez and Quett Cuenca at 3rd place both from Colegio San AugustinBacolod. Cebu Pacific also sponsored a short fun game in this tourguide competition wherein the audience got the chance to win premium Cebu Pacific and GetGo items. The 9th TravelXchange is presented by the Department of Tourism Western Visayas, the City of Bacolod, Kasadya Bacolod Development Foundation, and the Province of Negros Occidental. Sponsors of this event are Cebu Pacific Air, Enchanted Kingdom, Citibank, Pagcor, and L’Fisher Hotel.
ORDER Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course and forthwith let the Initial Hearing thereof be set on MARCH 22, 2016 at 9:00 in the morning before this Court which is temporarily located at the City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City. Interested persons may file their opposition on or before the aforesaid date of hearing and to attend the hearing of this Petition. At the expense of the Petitioners, let this Order be published once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental. In consonance with R.A. 8552 vis-á-vis A.M. No. 02-6-02SC, the Court Social Worker is hereby directed to conduct a Home Study Report on the adopting parents and a Child Study Report on the adoptee. She is also directed to conduct counseling sessions with the adopting and biological parents. The said report shall be submitted to this Court within SIXTY (60) days from receipt of this Order. Petitioners are likewise ordered to have all documentary evidence pre-marked before the Branch Clerk to establish compliance with jurisdictional requirements on March 15, 2016 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. In consonance with A.M. 12-8-8-SC (Judicial Affidavit Rule) vis-à-vis OCA Circular No. 106-2012, Petitioners are hereby directed to submit their judicial affidavits at least (5) days before the initial hearing, copy furnished the Public Prosecutor and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG). IT IS SO ORDERED. Done this 23rd day of October, 2015 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
(SGD.) EVELYN GAMOTIN NERY Presiding Judge
CT: November 7, 14 & 21, 2015
Filinvest Land Inc. joined the Cooperative Month upland tree planting activity at Barangay Indahag last October 17, 2015. Exemplifying the cooperative principle of concern for community and the environment, FLI partnered with the Philippine Air Force TOG-10 with Filinvest Employees, Brokers and Sellers in compliance with the Board of Investment directive to plant 100 trees. However, FLI employees, brokers and in-house sellers planted 500 of the 2,000 total seedlings planted along with the Regional Cooperative Development Council (RCDC)-10.
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CINE EUROPA 18 Nov. 18-22 at Rodelsa Hall
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ow in its 18th year, Cine Europa is bringing another round of groundbreaking and heartwarming films at the Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University from November 18-22. This year’s “Coming of Age” theme is sure to bring the audiences back to their childhood — the time of discovering one’s self, meeting true friends, building strong relationships with families, and finding true love. The festival will showcase 23 movies from different European countries that show their culture and traditions. Here’s the list of the films that will truly warm many hearts:
Austria’s Rise Up! And Dance tells the story of a boy and a girl who shared their passion in ballet and break dancing. In Faith, Love, and Whiskey (Bulgaria), a newly-engaged woman in America panics and goes back to Bulgaria where she rediscovers her wild past together with her drifter friends. In the process, she falls in love with her alcoholic best friend but must make a choice when her fiancé arrives unexpectedly. Germany brings The Legend of Paul and Paula, an uneasy love story of a couple who goes through confusions — divorce, sorrow, and betrayal. Rom-com movie Suck Me Shakespeer, which
is another entry from Germany, is about an excon who passes himself as a substitute teacher in the school that sits atop the stolen cash his girlfriend buried for him. While secretly digging for his loot, the teacher Zeki brings unruly kids of a class back on track with his drastic yet effective methods that gain the attention of his prim and proper fellow teacher, Lisi. Norway’s chick flick, Totally True Love, tells a story of a 9-year-old girl who fights for the affections of a new boy in her class against the prettiest in school. Czech Republic brings Little Baby Jesus, a hilarious and popular movie that shows the miracle of Prague’s famous infant Jesus. Belgium’s Puppy Love is about a 14-yearold girl who turned her life upside down after meeting another girl who happens to be adventurous and liberated. Another film from Belgium, Gilles, is about a boy who dreams of
playing in his favorite football team, but faces difficulty in fulfilling his dreams when his personal coach and supporter, his father, dies. Ovosodo from Italy tackles finding one’s place in life as it follows Piero, a shy boy from a working-class neighborhood. An exploration of a boy and his grandfather’s relationship drives the story of 15 Years and One Day (Spain), when a troublesome teenager is sent by his mom to his grandfather, a retired soldier. In Ginger and Cinnamon, aunt and niece Stefania and Meggy learn about love and family as they go on holiday in a Greek resort when they stumble upon an unexpected person. The Corpse Must Die from Slovakia gives a peek into the different ways of love. It’s a story of a husband and wife teachers whose actions towards a nymphomaniac student and a cheeky stranger begin a series of crazy
events. France’s La Belle Vie (France) tells the tale of brothers Sylvain and Pierre, who are roadweary and want to take advantage of the perks of young adulthood. Denmark unveils a new superhero in the person of Antboy, a 12-year-old named Pelle who gets bitten by an ant and develops superpowers. Finn (The Netherlands) will teach you to follow what your heart says. It is about a boy who pursues his passion for music despite his dad wishing him to play football. Comedy film Silent Wedding (Romania) is full of twists and turns when a fine mime production ensues after a wedding ceremony gets interrupted in the wake of Joseph Stalin’s Switzerland has Keep Rollin’, a story about a daredevil turned paraplegic Valentin who enrolls in an experimental theater workshop and discovers the unique qualities of his mentally disabled yet
talented co-members. Naked Harbour from Finland tells the story of eight different people who are all seeking love and approval at any cost. Multi-plot drama Stockholm Stories (Sweden) is a contemporary and humorous take on the lives of five people whose paths intersect during a few rainy days in November. United Kingdom‘s Pride takes moviegoers through the lives of the National Union of Mineworkers and the LGBT activists. Miasto 44 from Poland is a story about love and friendships made during the Warsaw Uprising, while IDA (Poland) reveal a young nun’s discovery of a dark family secret that dates back to the Nazi occupation. Romania’s Live unravels the struggles of a successful TV anchor Ema in the middle of a big scandal. CNN Philippines' intern Iana dela Cruz contributed to this report.
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