Potential Runaway Winner "GREEN BONES" is GMA's Entry for MMFF 2024

"Green Bones" stars during the premiere night (photos by Kapuso PR Girl on FB) 

While I was not able to watch the screening or participate in Green Bones press conference a couple days ago, I'm quite sure they're bringing their guns out for GMA's entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024. Why? The cast includes Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, not to mention an ensemble cast of award winning actors like Alessandra de Rossi, Michael de Mesa, Iza Calzado, Nonie Buencamino plus the same people who worked on hit film "Firefly" that won Best Picture and Best Screenplay last year. Top caliber actors like them would just have this for a snack because no doubt, Dennis Trillo will surely perform above and beyond expectations. He plays the role of Domingo Zamora, a man who got jailed because of the murder of his own sister. Ruru on the other hand will be depicting Xavier Gonzaga who's a committed prison guard who ultimately wants Zamora to remain locked up, no matter what it takes. 

While the story would have begged for action sequences, it delves more into drama surrounding the myth behind green bones, where their remains become the measure of their goodness/virtue. Ruru's character won't be believing Zamora's change, because he's got history with matters of senseless crimes, as his own sister was a victim of it. 

This will be quite interesting to see because from the looks of those who have watched it in advanced screenings, people were trying their best not to cry, but failed miserably. This is the handy work of the same "Firefly" director Zig Dulay who's undoubtedly done remarkable pieces on TV with the likes of "Maria Clara at Ibarra" and "Sahaya" amongst his stellar work that won awards in different festivals here and abroad. Not to mention the work poured in by GMA Public Affairs' JC Rubio, legendary writer and National Artist Ricky Lee and last year's Best Screenplay victor Anj Atienza. They are also with some of my favorite actors Mikoy Morales, Royce Cabrera, Kylie Padilla, Victor Neri, Ruby Ruiz, Sofia Pablo, Sienna Stevens and Enzo Osorio plus more on their ensemble cast. I wouldn't be surprised why this was already tapped by Columbia Pictures which is the flagship distribution unit of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. They'll be handling international release for it which just tells how qualified this Filipino film is in winning even more categories this year!

This is in celebration of the 50th year Anniversary of the MMFF, congratulations GMA and to all the artists! You've got something special coming out this Christmas and the whole family can watch it as it is rated G!

Come Celebrate 25 Years With Your Favorite Morning Show UNANG HIRIT

Have you ever thought of how long you've been watching the morning show UNANG HIRIT? They're celebrating their 25th anniversary this December, and if you think about it, that's a full grown man at the prime of his life. Much to say, they gave us a glimpse of what's about to happen in the next few days as they celebrate this milestone. After all, they've been there when you wake up in the morning when you're preparing breakfast, your kids baon, or when your husband is about to go to work. They're routinely serving various forms of entertainment so you don't feel bad before you go to school, or for work.

 

Host Arnold Clavio says "Being in Unang Hirit for the last 25 years has been very rewarding. While we give the day's freshest news and happenings, we get to set the mood so you feel great at the start of the day. We bring not just good information, we'll be your alarm clock and make you be ahead of all the updates even hopefully, in the next 25 years!"

I asked Ms. Susan Enriquez about what particular piece moved her out of all the reportage she does for the show and identified the Typhoon Yolanda. She was there the day after when it hit the province and saw lives lost and devastation. She couldn't move as a person but she had to do her job to make sure information about it reaches entities in the government so they could give help. Another one was the chance to cover the Vatican, she was up close Pope Francis, she wept while seeing him during mass and admitted how blessed she felt that moment. She wants to do more and hopefully only do bigger stories in the next few years because she wants to be a source of positivity in the morning just like the rest of the hosts in the show.

 

 

Mark December 6 on your calendars as this will be the National Unang Hirit Day, the day when the show first aired. If you're a fan of the show, this is the time to celebrate in huge giveaways, public service offerings they plan to do on that date. They have surprises prepared for everyone, no matter where you are in the country. A few days ago, they already gave 25 peso rice grains, and 25 per kilo of LPG, so imagine what they'll be doing when the actual day arrives. 

 

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Not only that, but if you recall the song they have on the show, they're going to have a few changes to it as well courtesy of the voices of Jose Mari Chan, Zephanie and Mark Bautista. It's going to be a bit modern than usual so stay tuned for that!

I also got the chance to participate in one of the games they usually do in the show and got tons of rice, a rice cooker and microwave oven, for that, I am so thankful! I thought I was just there to participate but got surprised by the hosts. Really thankful for that! It just reminded me, my birthday is their anniversary, congratulations on the show! And I'm looking forward to see what other surprises you have up your sleeves! Remember, UNANG HIRIT shows every weekday at, 5:30am. Thank you to Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Suzi Entrata Abrera, Atty. Gabby Concepcion, Shaira Diaz, Anjo Pertierra, Kaloy Tingcungco and Chef Jr for being so kind that afternoon. They're ready for you in the coming days, so make sure you watch the show! Make sure to be there and be heard as they celebrate 25 years with you!

VALERIE TAN, ROVILSON FERNANDEZ and Architects Start Different Season 9 of "I HEART PH" on GTV

Everyone was in such a festive mood as we joined Valerie Tan and the whole team behind her lifestyle and travel show called "I HEART PH". It's a magazine show aimed to promote all the best spots in the country, as we love and appreciate the things we see in the islands, and support the DOT's call to "Love the Philippines".

Ms. Vanessa Verzosa, the head of TV8 Media Business says "We still have so many places to discover and showcase on our show. It needs to be seen, our natural resources and environment. Through GMA, we would be able to reach an even wider audience."

Valerie told us "I am so excited and thankful for the opportunities especially this one. I get to do what I love, this is my dream job. I'll take you to more places in the country, interview people and share what we see to all our viewers. This is our 9th season, produced by TV8 who was recently nominated in ContentAsia Awards 2024 in Taiwan. We also have partnered with Habitat for Humanity, which we will discuss in a bit because we'll also look for ways to build homes."

She added "Every week we will have co-host and content creators in the show. In fact, we have some of them here today. Architect Dianne and Architect Dannie Florendo, Architect Ed Ramos, and Rovilson Fernandez. We will talk about being green, in several segments, to make sure you learn how to make your home last. For this launch on the 22nd, we will be showcasing Bohol as well. The producers from TV8 had worked with Habitat for Humanity in the past and they were able to really become productive. People have gone to do DIY projects and we want them to know how safe and affordable in the long run because they did it with an Architect. More than seeing places, I talk to people and connect, that is the best thing about being a host of this show."

Their episode starts this Sunday (September 22) on GTV, make sure you follow their social pages and GTV's platforms to see what they've been working on during their 9th season!