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Philippines' Pasig River Vies for the 2018 Thiess International Asia Riverprize Award

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The Philippines'  Pasig River , the cradle of early Manila civilization, has been selected as a finalist in the first ever Asia Riverprize by the prestigious  International River Foundation  (IRF) which recognizes and rewards organizations who are making a difference through effective river basin restoration and management programs.  It is a back-to-back nomination for the  Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission  (PRRC) who just came from a successful campaign in the 2017 Thiess International Riverprize competition where the Pasig River was hailed as runner-up to the winner, San Antonio River of Texas, USA.  PRRC Executive Director Jose Antonio E. Goitia says that “the consecutive entries of the Pasig River as a finalist in the 2017 and 2018 Thiess International and Asia Riverprize, respectively, is a testament that the world recognizes the efforts of the Philippine government to restore the Pasig River and its environs since PRRC was established in ...

Over 200 Pasig River relocatees receive free medical aid from PRRC

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T he Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) in partnership with St. Joseph Academy of Valenzuela Alumni Association, Salcres Physical Therapy Foundation International Inc., Myshare Foundation and Wow Health and Wellness Optical Clinic, spearheaded a medical mission on June 2, 2018 at Jaime Cardinal Sin Village (JCSV), 728 Housing, Punta Sta. Ana, Manila City. This free medical mission was given to at least 200 individuals relocated from the banks of the Pasig River into one of the country’s first in-city relocation sites in Metro Manila.

Club Balai Isabel Aqua Park

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C lub Balai Isabel, famous for its close proximity to the world-famous Taal Volcano , added more reasons to visit this picturesque resort by introducing an inflatable water park. Dubbed as the Philippines' largest aqua play park, Club Balai Isabel Aqua Park is the perfect summer destination for your family and friends.

Movie about social dating, "Swipe" to hit screens on February 1

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T hese days, romance blooms with just a few clicks. In the Philippines, it is undeniable that young and mature Filipinos go to online dating sites. Others log on for the fun of it, while many have clear intentions of finding the right one. Users of social dating apps have their fair share of stories, which are usually also found online and talked about by friends. Aliud Entertainment (Aliud), a local production house, takes the storytelling to a whole new level by taking the narratives to the big screen through the movie, " Swipe ."

CREATING the Action in “EXODUS: GODS & KINGS”

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F ilmed at Pinewood Studios in London and on location in Almeria, Spain and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Exodus: Gods & Kings is the reimagining of one of the greatest stories ever told by one of the best filmmakers working today. Filmed in 3D, Scott’s film will tell the story of Moses, abandoned by a desperate mother as a baby after the Egyptian rulers orders the murder of all boys born to slaves. The boy is found in the bulrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter and raised in the royal household, where he grows up alongside Ramses, the future monarch. As a man, Moses has a vision and turns his back on his privileged life and leads his people, the Israelites, from enslavement. Scott’s film will feature ground-breaking special effects, including the plagues visited upon Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea. Working with Scott to realize the grandeur of the movie's action sets and pieces is Arthur Max, who is also featured in this special video. Max is a double Acad...

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