‘Siglo ng Kalinga’ holds premiere with all-nurse cast

THE all-nurse cast film

Siglo ng Kalinga by the award-winning filmmaker Lemuel Lorca, produced by Dr. Carl Balita Productions, had its premiere on April 24, at SM Megamall’s cinemas 2 and 3, respectively.

The momentous occasion was a gathering of VIPs and supporters of the advocacy film since its launch in October 2022 – headed by its executive producer, Dr. Carl Balita

Dr. Balita is a nurse by profession, a multi-awarded entrepreneur, and a bestselling author. He’s the name behind the most successful, biggest, multiawarded, and the only ISO 9001-2015 certified business of its kind, Carl E. Balita Review Center (CBRC).

Prominent figures in the nursing profession, members, and officers of the

Philippine Nurses’ Association (PNA) were all in attendance.

Siglo ng Kalinga is from the story and screenplay of Archie Del Mundo, inspired by the life story of PNA founder Anastacia Giron-Tupas and the heroic lives of Filipino nightingales. Another groundbreaking initiative of this film project was casting reallife nurses as actual actors.

The film is about three periods that interconnect all the life experiences, work, advocacies, teachings, and learnings from Tupas through portions of flashbacks in 1922-1945-1959 while transposing her story into the lives of her modern-day contemporaries or counterparts.

Singing the official soundtrack of Siglo ng Kalinga is pop diva Kuh Ledesma, also a nurse. Ledesma sang with Dr. Balita in a duet for the song “Walang

Glaiza de Castro opens up about not being ready for motherhood

ACTRESS Glaiza de Castro admits she’s not yet ready for motherhood two years after tying the knot with David Rainey. In a recent interview, she emphasized the importance of being prepared physically, spiritually, and mentally before having a baby, citing the challenges she has seen her siblings and friends face.

“So, David and I are still preparing for that huge event. So that when the time comes, we’re settled already. As of now, we still have to attend to a lot of concerns, like, we just opened our business, I got busy taping for GMA’s The Seed of Love so we are taking our time,” Glaiza shared adding that if she were to decide, she would like to have two children.

Speaking of her new show The Seed of Love the actress is happy that finally, it will be airing. According to her, it’s three years in the making.

After pausing taping due to the pandemic, resuming work for Glaiza wasn’t easy. It was hard for her to get back into character, given that they started filming in February 2020, before the pandemic. While they were on hold, Glaiza did other projects like Nagbabagang Luha, and the director and the cast had their shows.

us involved in the show were able to finish taping the whole thing. Definitely, this is another quality show from GMA and we’re very excited that finally, it will get shown. It’s so relieving that our fighting spirit, courage, and perseverance paid off,” Glaiza ended.

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Sunshine Cruz was asked if there is someone responsible for her current blooming state. She responded by advising one to stay away from negativity and mentioned that her daughters are also significant factors.

According to the lovely actress, her children are just like her chums and their age difference is not a hindrance.

“Whenever I’m with them, they make me feel young. I guess, it helps if you are happy with your life. Actually, my children are the ones who teach me what hair color, makeup, or clothing suits me. They are involved with me as their mom,” she avers.

Does this mean she’s okay for now even if she doesn’t have a love life?

Hanggang Kalinga.”

The all-nurses cast included Joy Ras, Tads Obach, Bambi Rojas, Ellener Cruz, Joel Rey Carcasona, Aldrin Samson, Irma Bustamante, Jewell Alano, Abbey Romero, Anna Illescas, Lorrich Del Castilo, Denmark Mismanos, Aya Sarmiento, Jam Sandiego, Val Ramilo, Jerico Roque, and VJ Mendoza

Nursing leaders and luminaries, mostly deans and presidents of nursing schools and PNA officers, also played vital historical roles, such as Dr. Cora Anonuevo, Mila Llanes, Betty Merritt, Remedios Fernandez, Rita Tamse, Clare Curato, Frances Cuevas, Nerissa Gerial, and PNA National President Melvin Miranda Siglo ng Kalinga opens in cinemas nationwide on May 31.

It’s how Mirabelle got herself a rich Italian husband.

Hazel and Daisy soon find a chatmate, not knowing that they are chatting with the same man who is using two names: JJ and Jamey (Nico Locco ).

JJ/Jamey presents himself as charming and a perfect gentleman, but in reality, he is cunning and fraudulent. When he comes to the Philippines to meet his girls and attend to some questionable business, they are all startled by their situation.

Afam now streams on Vivamax.

THE U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band Far East Edition gave mallgoers a taste of all-American music during a recent performance at SM Megamall with their repertoire of traditional New Orleansstyle jazz and American top 40 hits.

Known for sharing their passion for advancing peace and goodwill through music, the U.S. 7th Fleet Band’s “Far East Edition,” is a popular music ensemble known for its incredible versatility. Transforming from a brass band to a rock band to a jazz combo, the group can be heard playing contemporary hits, jazz, classic rock, local regional favorites, and anything in between.

U.S. Navy musicians comprise the band, which has been featured at major events throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region and has entertained hundreds of thousands of people over the years. During their visit to Manila, the fivepiece ensemble also held workshops and performances at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila), St. Scholastica’s College, and the Philippine High School for the Arts.

The performance of the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band was presented by the United States Embassy in the Philippines and is one of the exciting cultural events at SM Megamall.

Third ‘Guardians’ film unseats

‘Super Mario’ at the top of the tills

for and She taping,

“I’m not really closing my doors. If someone will come, then good. But if not, it’s just fine. I don’t really look for it. Anyway, my kids are there. I’ll just wait for whatever plan God has in store for me.”

DESPITE talk of growing superhero fatigue among moviegoers, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opened to a solid $114 million in ticket sales in North American theaters, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

During Nagbabagang

Luha, Glaiza talked to the director, Ricky Davao, and expressed her hope that their show would eventually push through. She didn’t want all the effort they had put in, including ten days of taping, and an 11-hour journey to Ifugao, Banaue, to go to waste. Finally, when she saw their opening billboard and music video, it was fulfilling for her.

“It gives me a sense of pride that all of

As of now, Sunshine keeps herself busy with her career. She is currently doing a movie titled Lola Magdalena, directed by Joel Lamangan. In addition, she is part of the grand soap opera Unbreak My Heart, a collaboration between GMA and ABS-CBN, alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, Richard Yap, Joshua Garcia, and Gabbi Garcia

Despite being 45 years old, Sunshine feels blessed that she still receives meaty roles such as these. As such, she would rather focus on her current projects.

That estimated total, while well below last year’s opening of Marvel’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness – which launched to the tune of $187 million – was still “an excellent opening for a Marvel episode 3 sequel,” said analyst David A. Gross, adding, “This is strong business.”

The latest tale of oddball intergalactic mercenaries, human and otherwise, again stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel – this time on a mission to save comrade Rocket Raccoon from a scientist intent on removing his brain.

The Guardians finally unseated Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie from the top spot in its fifth week out. The video game-based film, which has earned more than a billion dollars globally, took in $18.6 million for the Friday-throughSunday period. Warner Bros.’ blood-soaked horror film Evil Dead Rise dropped one spot to third, taking in $5.7 million. It has two sisters (Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland) battling the demonic Deadites crew. In fourth place, also down one spot, was Lionsgate comedy-drama Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, at $3.4 million. Abby Ryder Fortson plays sixth-grader Margaret Simon as she navigates the challenges of that awkward age. And in fifth spot was new Sony rom-com Love Again, at $2.4 million. Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a young woman trying to cope with the death of her fiance. Trying to help her do so is journalist and – spoiler alert: eventual love interest – Rob Burns, played by Sam Heughan Celine Dion plays herself.

The film has a paltry 17 percent positive rating on website Rotten Tomatoes, with one critic calling it “lazy, misguided, and uninspired.” AFP