Catholic Mass Media Awards Recognized Reverb Worship Songs

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Reverb Worship Wins Best Inspirational Song, Best Music Video at 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards



Reverb Worship’s inspirational songs stirred the hearts of listeners and took home major recognitions at this year’s Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA).

“Pilipinas Natin ‘To” performed by Bikolana creative Rhea Rodriguez and rising rapper Elai, was hailed as Best Inspirational Song. Striking a chord with its ethnic, hip hop-rock vibe and lyrics that evoke nationalistic pride, the song seeks to inspire unity among Filipinos during these divisive times.

“I can only say, this is a miracle!” Rhea exclaimed. “I praise God for this breakthrough. This is God’s project, and I was only used by Him. This is my first CMMA experience and I am beyond grateful for this award!”

 

The song, which was arranged by award-winning musical director, Mon Faustino, is Rhea’s first collaboration with Reverb Worship, CBN Asia’s music arm. She continued, “I thank everyone who took part in this song. I am blessed to be part of Reverb Worship and to partner with them in delivering a message of God's hope to the world. All praise and glory to God!”

Meanwhile, Joselle Feliciano’s feel-good single, “Love and Light” penned by songwriter Adrian Crisanto and directed by Icko Gonzalez, bagged the Best Music Video Special Citation. A cute, comics-inspired concept blended with colorful visuals, the song’s music video is a gentle nudge to rediscover joy, positivity, and prayer at any season in life.

CBN Asia’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Valdes Tan hopes that inspirational songs produced by Reverb Worship will continue to stir the listeners’ heart for country and faith in God.

“We thank the CMMA for giving Reverb Worship these two awards. They serve as an encouragement and an inspiration for Reverb Worship and CBN Asia to keep producing excellent songs and music videos for our Lord, Jesus Christ. We give God the glory and honor for these songs and these awards. Truly, all good things come from Him,” Tan said.

Stream “Pilipinas Natin 'To” and “Love and Light” on all digital streaming platforms worldwide! Stay tuned for Reverb Worship’s upcoming song releases, follow on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Ang pambansang ulam siopao na!

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Can’t decide between Bola-bola and Asado? The Adobo Siopao by 7-Eleven might just be your new favorite only for Php43!

Consistently bringing something new to the table, 7-Eleven’s creativity in making yummy, convenient food selections is proven again through a tasty twist to Filipino’s unofficial national dish, Adobo. In collaboration with the renowned Filipino chef, Chef Reggie Aspiras, the brand launches their latest member of the 7-Fresh ‘Siopao-mily’ – the 7-Fresh Adobo Siopao.

With 7-Eleven’s reputation for making accessible yet quality food selections, this is surely a value-for-money snack and a solution for that lutong bahay craving. The brand takes the meaning of comfort food up a notch – providing that ‘best of both worlds’ experience as customers delight in the goodness of a home-cooked-inspired filling while making it easy and quick to consume through their ready-to-eat packaging.

For a literal dish in a bun, individuals don’t have to pay much to get that munch fix and satisfaction for hectic days since face-to-face classes and return to offices are in full swing this year. It comes in Regular size and retails for as low as Php43 apiece. Grabbing this cost-effective snack doesn’t have to go over the budget, especially for students, office workers, and foodies who are always on the go and lookout for affordable yet satisfying treats.

It is a no-brainer that Adobo is a favorite for most Filipino consumers. Along with Chef Reggie who is hailed as the Kitchen Rescuer, 7-Eleven is bringing the Filipino kitchen into their stores for everyone to relish.

Get a taste of this budget-friendly, home-on-the-go snack. The 7-Fresh Adobo Siopao is available in 7-Eleven stores nationwide starting Wednesday, October 19.

Baon hunters may also try more flavors from 7-Fresh’s wide-ranging siopao menu: Budget (Asado, BolaBola, Barbeque Chicken Asado, Garlic Chicken, Chorizo-VIS), Regular (Chicken Asado, Chicken BolaBola), Premium (Asado, Bolabola), and Special Variant (Vikings Tuna Melt and Pizza Siopao, Mushroom Sisig-MIN).


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FDCP Partners with QCinema International Film Festival, To Screen 3 Cannes Films

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In line with its goal to bring world cinema to the Philippines, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to screen Cannes Film Festival official selection titles in the QCinema International Film Festival from November 18 to 25.

Fresh from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Return to Seoul by Davy Chou and Corsage by Marie Kreutzer, both from the Un Certain Regard section, will be part of the 10th year edition of QCinema under the Asian Next Wave, the festival’s main competition section, and Screen International, respectively.

Return to Seoul by Cambodian-French filmmaker Chou is about a twenty-five-year-old French woman Frankie who returns to South Korea for the first time to where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. In her hopes to find her biological parents, her journey takes a surprising turn. Return to Seoul was nominated for Best Film at the 2022 Sydney Film Festival.

Patrick Brzeski of The Hollywood Reporter describes Return to Seoul as “expressive, unpredictable, feminist and fun, Freddie is a vibrant beam of searching, semi-wounded humanity.” For Clarence Tsui of South China Morning Post, Chou’s film surpasses its basic premise, he said: “Though Chou is neither a woman nor a Korean, nor an adoptee, he has managed to find something in Return to Seoul that he clearly connects with and that resonates with anyone else looking for their own place in the world, too.”

Austrian director Kreutzer’s Corsage is a film about the late years of Empress Elisabeth of Austria played by Vicky Krieps who bagged the Un Certain Regard award for Best Performance. Empress Elisabeth ‘Sissi’ is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, as she celebrated her 40th birthday, she must fight to maintain her public image by lacing her corset tighter and tighter.

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian commends the Corsage star Vicky Krieps for her performance as Elisabeth, “Vicky Krieps puts in a star turn. An exhilaratingly fierce, uningratiating performance.” Stephanie Bunbury of Deadline also praised the actress, “Vicky Krieps brings great complexity to her portrait of the empress.”

Cannes 2019 Best Screenplay winner and Golden Globe nominee, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a French film by Celine Sciamma, is also returning this year in cinemas under QCinema’s Rainbow QC section and is being co-presented by the French Film Festival and the QCinema LGBTQIA+ Program. The film also won the Queer Palm at Cannes, making it the first film directed by a woman to win the award. Rainbow QC showcases the distinctive portrayals of the LGBT experience in varying periods and settings.

Aside from Return to Seoul, Corsage, and Portrait of a Lady on Fire, the FDCP also is bringing other top-notch international films to the Philippines including Celine Sciamma’s latest feature Petite Maman, Joachim Trier’s Oscar-nominated (Best International Feature and Best Screenplay) film The Worst Person in the World where actress Renate Reinsve won Best Actress in Cannes 2021, and 2021 Cannes Un Certain Regard film, Women Do Cry, by Vesela Kazakova and Mina Mileva.

FDCP’s latest acquisition, Léonor Serraille’s Mother and Son, was nominated for Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or under the In Competition section. It won the C.S.T Young Film Technician Prize for the film’s production designer Marion Burger.



For more information and updates, follow QCinema’s social media pages and FDCP’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.



SCREENING SCHEDULE

Return to Seoul

Nov 18 Friday 9:25 - 11:15 pm Gateway Cinema 2

Nov 19 Saturday 6:25-8:20 pm Gateway Cinema 2

Nov 22 Tuesday 1:30-3:10 pm Gateway Cinema 2

Nov 23 Wednesday 8:40-10:40 pm Trinoma Cinema 1



Corsage

Nov 19 Saturday 3:15-5:15 pm Gateway Cinema 5

Nov 24 Thursday 1:00-2:55 pm Trinoma Cinema 1

Nov 25 Friday 8:45-10:45 pm Rockwell Cinema 6



Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Nov 22 Tuesday 1:00-3:05 pm Trinoma Cinema 1

Nov 25 Friday 1:00-3:05 pm Gateway Cinema 1