Born in Manila: Instituto Cervantes organizes concert to pay tribute to Spanish singer-composer Luis Eduardo Aute

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Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, presents the concert “Born in Manila (A Tribute to Aute)”, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the Manila-born singer-composer and painter Luis Eduardo Aute. This event will be held on Tuesday, November 7, at 7:00 PM in the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza in Makati.

The screening of “Con tu latido”, a video documentary produced in 2021 by Instituto Cervantes de Manila will open the event. Filmed in distinct locations in Intramuros, this video features Filipino singers, such as Bituin Escalante and Mark Anthony Carpio, performing some of the songs of Luis Eduardo Aute. This will be followed by live performances of some of the singers including Sheila Ferrer and Toma Cayabyab, who also participated in the recording of “Con tu latido”. Toma, son of National artist Ryan Cayabyab, has arranged the new renderings and versions of Autes’s songs, both those recorded in the documentary and those that will be part of the repertoire to be performed live at the RCBC.

The concert will also include the special participation of Spanish singer Rosa León, who will be arriving from Spain for this occasion. The early years of her career as a singer, in the 70’s, was closely linked to Aute, as she had popularized some of his greatest songs, such as “Las cuatro y diez” and “Al alba”.

Luis Eduardo Aute was born in Manila on September 1943 during the Japanese occupation. His father worked at the Tabacalera. His grandmother, born in Valencia, was brought to the Philippines during the Spanish era at the age of three. They had a house along Roxas Boulevard (which back then was Dewey Boulevard) that also served as the headquarters of the Japanese troops and later on the Americans. He studied at De La Salle, but the family moved to Spain in 1954 where, years later, Aute would become one of the icons of Spanish music in the second half of the 20th century.

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MPT South Poised for SMSK For Barangay Elections and Undas 2023

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Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), is gearing up for the expected surge in motorists during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and the observance of All Saints and All Souls' Days.

The toll road operator is fully prepared to assist Undas travelers through reactivation of its "Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko" (SMSK) motorist assistance program during the following period: 6 AM of October 27, 2023, to 6 AM of October 29, 2023; 6 AM of October 31, 2023, to 6 AM of November 2, 2023; and 6 AM of November 4, 2023, to 6 AM of November 6, 2023. This program covers MPT South's high-speed road networks, including the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), and in partnership with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and its operating subsidiary PEA Tollway Corporation (PEATC) for the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and CAVITEX C5 Link.

 

"MPT South toll roads are fully prepared to serve the expected traffic surge across our toll road networks as we approach these consecutive holidays. With CAVITEX C5 Link and CALAX implementing 100% RFID dry run, we urge our motorists to have an RFID installed and ensure it has sufficient load for a more seamless passage at our toll roads. Motorists may plan their trips, through MPT DriveHub app which provides traffic update, toll fee calculator, reloading facility, and even emergency roadside assistance” said MPT South President and General Manager, Mr. Raul L. Ignacio.

 

The SMSK program provides a comprehensive range of services to ensure smooth travel during the holidays. This includes deploying additional personnel for on-ground tasks such as traffic management which includes patrolmen, security personnel, and toll collection which includes ambulant tellers for cash lanes and RFID assistants for RFID lanes. RFID installers will be readily available to address any RFID-related requirements, particularly for toll plazas that are part of the 100% RFID dry-run (CAVITEX C5 Link and CALAX).

Also, under the SMSK program, the toll road operator will offer free towing for CLASS 1 vehicles (up to the nearest exit only) during the period. The program also guarantees the emergency medical services and incident response teams will be deployed strategically, ensuring they are always available and prepared to assist motorists in need.

MPT South's Facebook accounts (fb.com/cavitexpressway and fb.com/OfficialCALAX) and X (formerly known as Twitter) accounts (@CaviteXpressway and @OfficialCALAX), along with its 24/7 hotline at 1-35000, will remain readily available to cater to customer requirements. Additionally, the MPT DriveHub app will bolster the SMSK program by providing traffic updates and seamless access to RFID transactions, reloading, trip planning, and emergency roadside assistance.

MPTC is the toll road development arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). Aside from the CALAX and CAVITEX network of toll roads, MPTC’s domestic portfolio includes the concessions for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the NLEX Connector Road, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) in Cebu.


MPT South Poised for SMSK For Barangay Elections and Undas 2023

 

Nakahanda na ang Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), isang subsidiary ng Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), sa inaasahang dagsa ng mga motorista sa paparating na 2023 Barangay at Sanguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) at maging sa paggunita sa Undas.

Muling ilulunsad ng toll road operator ang "Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko" (SMSK) motorist assistance program sa mga sumusunod na petsa: 6 AM ng Oktubre 27, 2023, hanggang 6 AM ng Oktubre 29, 2023; 6AM ng Oktubre 31, 2023, hanggang 6 AM ng Nobyembre 2, 2023; at 6 AM ng Nobyembre 4, 2023, hanggang 6 AM ng Nobyembre 6, 2023. Paiigtingin nito ang operasyon sa mga high-speed road network ng MPT South kabilang ang Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), at ang Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) at CAVITEX C5 Link, katuwang ang Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) at ang operating subsidiary nito na PEA Tollway Corporation (PEATC).

"MPT South toll roads are fully prepared to serve the expected traffic surge across our toll road networks as we approach these consecutive holidays. With CAVITEX C5 Link and CALAX implementing 100% RFID dry run, we urge our motorists to have an RFID installed and ensure it has sufficient load for a more seamless passage at our toll roads. Motorists may plan their trips, through MPT DriveHub app which provides traffic updates, toll fee calculator, reloading facility, and even emergency roadside assistance" ani MPT South President and General Manager, Mr. Raul L. Ignacio.

Sa ilalim ng SMSK program, ilalagay sa 'high alert' status ang iba't ibang serbisyo sa kahabaan ng expressway upang masiguro ang maayos at ligtas na paglalakbay ngayong holiday. Magde-deploy ito ng karagdagang manpower para sa on-ground tasks gaya ng traffic management kabilang ang patrolmen at security personnel, maging ang toll collection, kabilang ang ambulant tellers para sa cash lanes at RFID assistant sa bawat RFID lane. Handa rin ang RFID installers para sa mga RFID-related requirements, partikular sa mga toll plazas na kabilang sa dry-run ng 100% RFID (CAVITEX C5 Link and CALAX).

Bukod pa dito, libre rin ang towing services para sa CLASS 1 vehicles (patungo sa pinaka malapit na exit) habang umiiral ang SMSK program. Naka standby din ang mga emergency medical services at incident response team para sa mas mabilis na pagresponde sa mga motorista.

Mananatili ring nakaantabay ang social media accounts ng MPT South gaya ng Facebook (fb.com/cavitexpressway and fb.com/OfficialCALAX) at X na dating Twitter (@CaviteXpressway and @OfficialCALAX), at ang 24/7 hotline 1-35000 para sa anumang concerns. Dagdag pa dito, palalakasin ng MPT DriveHub app ang SMSK program sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng traffic updates at seamless access sa iyong RFID transactions, reloading, trip planning, at emergency roadside assistance.

Ang MPTC ay ang toll road development arm ng Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC). Bukod sa CALAX at CAVITEX, kabilang sa domestic portfolio ng MPTC ang concessions para sa North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), NLEX Connector Road, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), at ang Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) sa Cebu.

New anime franchise SOLEMN VOW announces multiple partnerships at SEE Cebu

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Homegrown anime franchise, SOLEMN VOW, inked multiple partnerships at the Sugbo 

Entertainment Expo (SEE Cebu) today. Conceptualized as an anime series with a strategy for spinoffs into manga, games, music, merchandise and more, the new creative franchise has formed partnerships with prominent international and local partners. 

SEE Cebu is an annual conference that brings together the various stakeholders of the entertainment industry. The event hosted government agencies, private enterprises, international partners and local professionals in a 2-day event where many ideas and discussions for creative collaborations were exchanged. SOLEMN VOW’s announcement showcased Cebu’s potential in creating world-class creative intellectual properties. 

A 13-episode anime series built around a fictional universe of magic and mystical creatures, SOLEMN VOW is an action-packed adventure that revolves around a legendary hero family. Lawrence Panganiban, creator of the multimedia franchise enthuses, 

“SOLEMN VOW is a story that is inspired by the myths and legends of the Philippines, it will be told through the popular Japanese art form - anime, and it will be made for global audiences. Our dream is to bring the best of Philippine creativity to the world, and we are excited to collaborate with the best partners to help us fulfil this vision.” 

The producers of SOLEMN VOW include Cebu-based studio Enigma Kai, Manila-based media company Fire and Ice, and Singapore-based companies Anito Studios and Silver Media. Animation giant Toei Animation Philippines will handle production and veteran music producer Alexander Lim will be consulting on the opening theme for the series.

A veteran in championing the Philippine media industry and fostering international co￾productions, Liza Dino, CEO of Fire and Ice, explains why she joined SOLEMN VOW as a producer, “I'm excited to join the esteemed team behind SOLEMN VOW. This franchise is poised to take the animation world by storm. With a rich history of animation talent in the service industry, it’s time we showcase our homegrown content on a global scale. 

SOLEMN VOW is not just a project; it has the elements needed to become a globally viable franchise. Partnering with passionate experts in the audiovisual industry, we aim to transform it into its best version. This journey is a thrilling narrative of creativity, ambition,  and innovation.”

Mr. Nestor Palabrica, Vice President of Toei Animation Philippines was unable to participate in the event, but delivered an address via a video, “We are happy to announce that we will be handling the in-betweens and digital ink and paint for SOLEMN VOW. We hope that you can join us in supporting this project as we embark on this exciting journey on SOLEMN VOW.”

Mr. Alexander Lim has decades of experience in producing music and is also the head of A&R for Warner Music Philippines. He says, “I am happy to lend my expertise as a key consultant for the opening song of SOLEMN VOW. Looking forward to an exciting collaboration.”

SOLEMN VOW is in advanced development and a brand new teaser will be unveiled at Content Tokyo 2024.

About SOLEMN VOW

Logline

Super powered spouses, Cef and Lia, try to fix their marriage after the death of their youngson. But their struggles worsen as their mercenary work leads them to a war between two tropical island nations, unleashing a serpent god that may destroy the world.

Synopsis

Magic is commonplace, from fire stones in kitchens, to magicians using their powers to produce books. But some items and individuals have powers so great that they can preserve the world, or destroy it.

One year after the death of their young son, mercenary couple Cef and Lia are sent on separate missions to the tropical island nations of Zubu and Matam. Unbeknownst to them, they have been given the same target, forcing them into opposite sides of a brewing war.

Cef is sent to retrieve a powerful ancient artefact for Zubu; while Lia is tasked to protect Prince Appu of Matam, who is in search of the same artefact. Along the way, Prince Appu forms a budding romance with Princess Ybon of Zubu.

When a sacred artefact is destroyed, war breaks loose. The chaos awakens the ancient cosmic serpent Bakunawa, which threatens to destroy the world.

What starts as a routine operation becomes a journey towards reconciliation, acceptance, and courage. SOLEMN VOW is a story of pain & love, death & forgiveness… and holy fireballs. Lots of them.