Mommy Bloggers Philippines Mother’s Day Block Screening And Fundraising Event 2022

Who would have thought that after two years of being inside our homes because of the pandemic, we will have the courage to go out and see our friends with our loved ones face to face, to mingle and watch a movie together?

 

Our first movie date as a family

For this year’s Mother’s Day, Mommy Bloggers Philippines chose to celebrate this milestone of having the freedom (at least within the boundaries of the safety protocols) to see each other and watch a family movie with our kids.

 

with mommy Lani of Mommy Bloggers Philippines

Last May 7, 2022, at Cinema 1 Vertis North Ayala Malls 12PM, we had the opportunity to see one another with our kids and family members and watch Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness movie.  It turned out that it was the perfect movie to watch with the plot of the movie focused in one of the main character’s quest to be with her children (Wanda/Scarlet Witch) by means of using her evil superpowers and traveling to different universe. This quest entailed battles between forces of good and evil and eventually the mother’s love prevailed.

 

Present in the blockscreening event were cosplayers Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch and they hosted the trivia question segment wherein prizes were given to lucky attendees who were able to answer quickly.

 

Special thanks to all the sponsors of this event as it made the event a great success with all the moms bringing home these gifts, with the good memories of being friends and families, ready for next day’s Mother’s Day celebration.

 

Sponsors

PSAHelpline – Offers Online And Nationwide Delivery of PSA certificates

Chips Delight / Smileys / Sarap Pinoy / Egg Bites (Galinco)

Cleene/ Rhea Generics / Baby Flo / MentoPas / Apollo Skincare  (Philusa Corporationhttps://www.facebook.com/PhilusaCorporation)

Kids Stuff by LifeOil  - Food Supplement Malunggay Concentrate in Mango Flavor

KleenSafe offers a wide range of cleaning, hygiene, and sanitation products

Qeeps Food Storage Bags
Endless Beauty by HBS

Tictac (Raffle Prizes)

Orange and Peach products for breastfeeding and child-rearing moms (Raffle Prizes)

Bloomglow PH (Raffle Prizes )

 

 

Proceeds of the event will be donated to GMA Kapuso Foundation  for Typhoon Agaton victims.

 

Present at the event were the following mommy blogger members of Mommy Bloggers Philippines

 

Lanie Lluch of TweenselMom and Mommy Bloggers Philippines
Bedalyn Aguas of MamiBedai

Mary Rose Castillo of MerryMommyMay

Jennelyn Ersando of MommyKulasa

Dianne Salonga of CurlyDianne
Berlin Domingo of MomiBerlin

Erica Redrico of EricaRedrico.com

Shalene Rivera of PurplePieces

Jinkee Umali of LiveLifeFullest
Gail Bufi of Momof4SC

Evelyn Marfa of NanayMoments

Sharon Joyce Valdez of AllAroundPinayMama

Daryll Villena of Deiville.com

Rayrose Camille Samson of ItsRayrose

Angelyn Demo of MommysMagLife

Sarah Estebar of MommySeyrahCady

Margaux hemady of WanderWomom

Nessly Hamoy of Tribobot.com

Tina Quines of Mrs.Cloverleaf

Janice Lim of MommyPlannerista
Meg Mortega of NocturnalMomTalks

Jessica Tinio of NanayJecka

Dane Relente of MisisNiAndres

 

Mommy Bloggers Philippines was established December 2013. This group was created to gather mothers who blog all over the Philippines but is also open for Filipino bloggers from the rest of the world.

As of 2022, there are already 600+ members within the community. Most of these members, though belonging to different blogger categories, are active in blogging and social media. This makes Mommy Bloggers Philippines one of the most active blogging communities in the country.

 

Be among the first to catch a movie at the all-new SM Cinema Fairview!

The newest cinema to watch out for in the north is opening soon! So, get your movie buddies ready as SM Cinema takes moviegoers to whole new cinematic experience.

On November 22, the new and improved SM Cinema Fairview in Quezon City will open its doors to the public. Moviegoers can have the chance to win tickets to its opening day and get a first-hand sneak peek of the freshly-renovated Scandinavian-inspired theatre.

From November 14 to 19, twenty (20) cars with the SM Snack Time Popcorn bucket will drive around Fairview in Quezon City, and North Caloocan. Motorists can snap photos or take videos of the cars with the red popcorn bucket on top and share it on Facebook, tagging the SM Cinema and SM City Fairview official pages with #SMCinemaFairview and #BucketOfFun

Winners will be selected on November 20, and will be notified via Facebook Messenger. Each will receive premiere tickets to the opening of the new and improved SM Cinema Fairview on November 22, 2PM, and get the chance to win exciting prizes on the same day.

The new SM Cinema Fairview is now home to two Director’s Club Cinema, a Large Screen Format theater and five refreshed and updated regular cinemas.

So, what are you waiting for? Be on the lookout for the SM Snack Time Popcorn bucket on the road and get a chance to win tickets to the advance preview and special screening of Frozen 2 of the stylish and most luxurious cinema just yet!

Unlock the secrets of Wakanda at SM Cinema

To celebrate the theatrical release of Marvel Studio's Black Panther in cinemas from February 14, SM Cinema gives Marvel fans a sneak peek into the kingdom of the Black Panther, Wakanda. Visitors can check out an immersive experience, "The Secrets of Wakanda" in select SM malls.

Step into "The Secrets of Wakanda" and be welcomed by the entrance arch, signaling the crossover into Wakanda. A few more steps in and fans will get a glimpse of the mystical metal Vibranium in the Vibranium cave. The controversial mineral, which is also contained in Captain America's shield, has allowed Wakanda to take huge steps in technology, making the kingdom a target for enemies who envy its Vibranium resources. Wakanda is fiercely protected by the Black Panther and the Warriors of Wakanda. Visitors can check out a gallery inspired by the soldiers' traditional yet hi-tech outfits.

Cap off your tour of Wakanda by paying tribute to their leader, T' Challa, more known as the Black Panther. Fans will get the chance to take photos with a life-sized figurine of the Black Panther. 

The Secrets of Wakanda arrived at the SM Mall of Asia last January 26 and will travel to SM East Ortigas on February 8, SM City Fairview on February 22 and SM City San Lazaro on March 8. There will also be retail areas for fans to purchase Wakanda-inspired apparel.

To make your Marvel movie experience more exciting, SM Cinema gives away a free popcorn treat when you buy your tickets online. Free popcorn can be availed by the first 1000 people per day from February 14 to 16, 2018 and valid in SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA and SM Megamall.

Catch Marvel's Black Panther arrives at IMAX and SM Cinema branches nationwide on February 14. Book your tickets now through the new website www.smcinema.com or for an even more convenient experience, get the SM Cinema app and win tickets to the advance movie screening. Download the SM Cinema app now through the App store and Google play. Stay tuned to @sm_cinema on social media for more information.

SPECIAL DRIVE-IN SCREENING OF PHILIPPINES’ FAVORITE LOVE STORY “IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN” PRESENTED BY CINEMA ONE

The country’s favorite love story, “It Takes a Man and a Woman”, hit the big screen once again, in a romantic drive-in screening event presented by Cinema One held last Friday (September 27) at the the Greenfield District Central Park in Mandaluyong City.

Cinema One invited its audience to fall in love all over again as it revived the story of Miggy (John Lloyd Cruz) and Laida (Sarah Geronimo), shown out in the open and under the moonlight.

With special appearances to made by the movie’s main man, John Lloyd Cruz, Cinema One’s drive-in screening of “It Takes a Man and a Woman” was an event that allowed for an even greater experience of a movie the country has come to know and love. The event was hosted by Andrei Felix and Cesca Litton.

Cinema One also offered special surprises for those who arrived and registered first at the event. The first five hundred people were also given the special treat of free popcorn for the night.

The drive-in screening of “It Takes a Man and a Woman” was open to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. For future events and updates, visit and like Cinema One’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Cinema1Channel).

World Vision supports powerful film Boses in promoting Child Protection

In support of the Cinemalaya classic film Boses (Voices), World Vision Development Foundation, Inc., led by its senior board members Glicerio Abad and David Huang, recently joined the premiere showing of the advocacy film which relevantly touches the issue of child abuse in a well-told story filled with compassion and hope for children.
 

"The film’s difficult theme, drawn intricately by Direk Ellen, captures our hearts and challenges us to care more about the fragility of our children’s protection and well-being,” shares Filomena M. Portales, interim national director of World Vision, in her official endorsement of Boses.
 
“It pushes parents, the government, decision makers, NGOs and other civil society groups to uphold the protection of children and prevent all forms of violence including abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation. It calls for a strong collaboration [of the different sectors] towards a political will to make child protection a priority agenda of the government,” she added.
 
“We should focus on child protection and family wellness. When we focus on the children of our society, so many blessings will come,” shared Boses Director Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil as she opened the premiere evening held last July 23, 2013 at the SM Megamall, Cinema 9.
 
After its debut in the prestigious Cinemalaya film fest last 2008, Director Marfil finally decided to venture Boses into mainstream distribution following positive reception and insistent demand from various advocacy groups, government agencies and the academe.

Last summer, as part of director Marfil's  advocacy partnership with World Vision, Boses also inspired the child-focused ministry's community partners and field staff in its special screening during World Vision's Children's Congress in Cavite. It was also shown in the recent National Education Forum organized by World Vision. The forum was attended by education practitioners from different parts of the country.
 
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to making child protection a top priority. It strives to promote an environment that is safe for children through its advocacy programs and partnerships with like-minded groups and initiatives such as the film Boses.
  

 Partners in stopping violence against children.  Filomena M. Portales, interim national Director of World Vision with Boses director, Ellen Ongkengko-Marfil at the premiere night last July 23. 

 

“Boses will make the viewers realize that it would really take a village to raise a child. World Vision is one with Direk Marfil and the rest of the cast and crew of Boses in crying out to stop violence against children and for parents to use positive discipline rather than corporal punishment in teaching them right values,” said World Vision Advocacy Manager Kathrine Yee.
 
Boses tells the story about a mute boy who gets rescued from the violent hands of his father and found a safe place in a child-friendly shelter house which leads him to a unique friendship with a reclusive violinist who eventually mentors him. Both seek their joy in playing the strings as they cope with pain and find healing through the power of music and unconditional love.
 
The critically-acclaimed film, which also earned raving reviews from its exhibitions abroad, boasts of a powerful musical direction with Filipino pride world-renowned violinist Coke Bolipata at the helm and child music wonder Julian Duque, who both had their first acting stint in the movie. Veteran thespians Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache and Meryll Soriano complete the brilliant cast.

The movie is set for a nationwide release at SM Cinemas starting July 31. For more details, visit and like Boses the Movie page on Facebook.

SM Cinema Offers Six Exciting Cinexclusive Films for the Month of May

As the summer season nears its end, SM Cinema offers everyone something to look forward to with the May line up of SM Cinexclusives. This month’s line-up is composed of a diverse range of films from horror, thriller, action, drama to anime, to suit each one’s preference.

To kick off the month of May, the horror, sci-fi thriller Dark Skies will screen on May 1. The movie tells the story of a suburban family.  When a strange and disturbing series of events begin happening to their family, husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret find out that a deadly force is targeting them.  They decide to take the matters into their own hands in order to save their family from grave danger.

Anime Fanatics have a lot to celebrate this month with two big anime films set to screen this May as part of SM Cinema’s Cinexclusives. First up is One Piece Film Z which opens on May 1. The story takes place in the New World, where a conspiracy is shaking the very pillars of its people’s existence. In addition, Dyna Stone, the Marine’s Trump Card similar to the Ancient Weapons, has been stolen. It is believed that the notorious and powerful former Marine Admiral “Z” (Black Arm Zephyr), whom nobody has seen, is the culprit. Through Oda’s words and drawings, the corps begins to believe that Z is someone with human features but equipped with cyborg qualities and unimaginable power.  The Marine Headquarters move forward to rid the New World of the menace. One Piece Film Z was an ultra box office hit in Japan for four consecutive weeks raking in an estimate of $62,867,135 during its four week run.

The second Anime film to be screened on SM Cinema is Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge, which will open on May 15. Kurapika takes revenge on the crime group Phantom Troup for killing his entire clan for their unique eyes that turn scarlet when they get angry.  Along the way, he finds out that his own “scarlet eyes” have been stolen. Through the help of Gon, Killua and Leorio, Kurapika is spared from death, only to be trapped by the deadly Phantom Troupe. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge sold an astounding 357,976 on its opening alone and earned $5,143,930 on its opening weekend.

Those who wish to see a local drama can catch Leona Calderon on May 8. The indie local movie stars the iconic actress Pilar Pilapil. Leona Calderon is a music lover who makes a living by cleaning establishments and private homes. With her positive and happy disposition, other people can’t help but be attracted by her. One of Leona’s landlord dreams of dancing with her to her favorite song while another admirer, a homeless man, fancies her for her positive personality. As the family’s breadwinner, Leona dreams of retiring one day on the island of her birth and enjoy the company of her family, but her life suddenly turns upside down when she was diagnosed with cancer. Leona is faced with a hard decision: to stay in another country for the free treatment of her cancer or go back to her homeland but spend all her savings on expensive treatments.   Leona Calderon is the opening film of the 2012 Gwangju International Film Festival.

Opening with the Anime flick Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge on May 15 is the Comedy film Gambit starring Cameron Diaz and Oscar winning actor Colin Firth. The movie is about an art curator who plans to con his abusive boss into buying a fake Monet. But to make his plan work, he needs to team up with an eccentric Texas Rodeo Queen.

On May 29, British action superstar Jason Statham will grace the SM Cinema screens in his latest action flick Hummingbird. After a traumatic military stint in Afghanistan where he witnessed his entire team annihilated, Joey Jones returns to London to forget his past and stay out of trouble. When an opportunity for him to assume a wealthy man’s identity arises, he takes this chance as a way to live a

new life. But one day, he finds his girlfriend dead in the river. He uses his connections with the Chinese mob to find out who murdered his girlfriend. Despite having promised to live a life away from trouble, he decides to break his own rules to avenge his girlfriend’s death. Hummingbird was written by the acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight.

With the different big local and foreign SM Cinexclusive films slated this month movie goers will surely enjoy their movie experience at SM Cinema. SM Cinema has over 240 theaters in 44 branches nationwide. With the 100% Digital theaters nationwide, movie goers are guaranteed better viewing experience with crystal clear visual and audio quality of the digitized theaters of all SM Cinema theaters.