Conversations Deepen on 4th Installment of Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence Series

Just got out of Cinema 76 in Tomas Morato this evening. We were there for the advanced screening of DRUG WAR: A Conspiracy of Silence on their 4th episode. This is solely shown via the REIN Entertainment YouTube channel which they deemed as the perfect platform to showcase a sociopolitical piece like this. This is produced by REIN Entertainment and KC Global Media. After seeing the first 3 episodes, we felt the stress, frustration, pity and anger they must have planned for us to experience while watching the show. The 4th episode would somehow give you a grasp of how the characters have developed, including the twists they're supposed to have because we're in the middle, this is a series of 6 episodes. 

Diretor Shugo Praico says "You will feel the heavy nature of this episode because Kiko will be experiencing something as he searches for justice for his father. We are at the point where they realize that they have the information, but what do they do with the truth while in the midst of corruption, and the things that may happen in the next episodes. Things will also become very personal. while they are in different sides. You will know what will happen to the character of Kiko after he went missing."

After the screening Romnick Sarmenta says "This isn't an easy role to portray, nor is it a light episode. Things like these don't have fairytale endings. You can't say one is wrong as it doesn't conform with your truths. You are both right, you both have your truths. It's scary because once you lose hope, nor have second chances, you throw away lives of people."

Putting this on YouTube means the public has access to see it and they get immediate reaction once they release an episode every Thursday. The reception has been quite awesome in the previous episodes, and it is gaining traction. Quite brave of them to do this. 

We also asked the writers how they made the decision to include the stories among the multitude of research they have done for the film, they considered the characters first, then get a feel about who would fit the stories they have. It stems from the emotion they could pull from the incidents, not just to choose the most sensational ones. They actually toned down some of it (albeit having scary scenes in it). It also had to be entertaining, coherent, and (admittedly)the ones that are actually VERY painful to read on the script (that you wouldn't even wish to happen with others) in hopes to get reactions and relate to their intended audience. 

The 4th Episode of DRUG WAR: A Conspiracy of Silence will be shown today Thursday August 20, 2026 on the REIN Entertainment YouTube channel. The first three episodes are there too. The finale episode will be on September 3, so make sure to catch and subscribe there. You'll get an appreciation about what Romnick Sarmenta, John Arcilla and Harvey Bautista can do on an intense acting piece. This deserves a continuance, several platforms so more people can see it. Join the conversation too as they would appreciate that. 

 

I'm hooked!

BOTEJYU Introduces TEISHOKU Meals and New Endorsers JERALD and KIM MOLINA NAPOLES

BOTEJYU is currently celebrating their 10th year, and the mark of having 100 stores in the Philippines. To make this even better, they're coming out with TEISHOKU Meals (The Complete Japanese Meal) as part of their efforts to make sure food is affordable at this joint. What surprised me most is that in the past, they knew people have been avoiding them because the restaurant was looking expensive, but if you look at their menu, much of what they have are actually affordable. They're making it more obvious with these TEISHOKU meals so you have protein as mains, soup, rice and a side dish included.

For starters, their Rice Teishoku have Unlimited Rice, Miso Soup and Kimchi (this is amazing!). Their lowest priced one is the Prawn Tempura Teishoku which costs Php 355, that's usually one dish in most restaurants but you get a meal with them. They also have other varieties like the Pork Tonkatsu, Teriyaki Chicken (which I had that afternoon), Diced Teriyaki Beef Garlic Steak, Fried Prawn Katsu, Samurai Sausage, Botekara, and Fried Salmon Teishoku set meals for you to enjoy. If you are more of a Ramen fan, get the Ramen Teishokus instead (these all come with Unlimited noodles) all for Php 495. They have it in Ramen-Amiyaki, Ramen-Botekara, Ramen-Gyoza, Ramen-Tempura, Ramen-Teriyaki Chicken variants, so you can choose what you want anytime of the day.

Check out the food here! 

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JERALD and KIM MOLINA-NAPOLES

Dubbed as the POWER COUPLE, newly weds Jerald and Kim was introduced as the endorsers for the BOTEJYU brand. They were very honored and grateful for this and it was awesome to see them excited to help the brand achieve its goals. They also talked lengthy about relationship changes after the wedding, and a new movie called "PINAKAMASARAP NA PARES SA BALAT NG LUPA" which Jerald Napoles did with Pepe Herrera.  

If you spend 2K in any participating Botejyu branch (with a Teishoku meal included), you get 2 FREE Movie Tickets for the film. Branches include SM Cinemas, Robinsons Movieworld, Ayala Malls, Gateway). This is for their August 26 screening. Jerald also lauded the folks from Marketing and Viva boss Vic del Rosario for thinking of this, because it's really going to benefit folks that are looking for deals! 

 Here's more of the press conference!

After seeing all that, are you raring to try TEISHOKU meals (The Complete Japanese Meal) and watch the movie? (ANG PINAKAMASARAP NA PARES SA BALAT NG LUPA). Make sure you also follow Jerald and Kim on socials as they're going to come out with more material from BOTEJYU there!

HOME ALONG DA RILES DA REUNION: Same Family Love But Different

Spent a few hours at the Makabagong San Juan Government Center, the huge new building of the city of San Juan. It was special because of the event we had to witness there, a Family Day for the folks from around the community. Kids, their parents and guardians spent the whole afternoon watching and participating in a Volleyball match, games prepared by the folks from Home Along Da Riles Da Reunion. They also gave them food and refreshments from the good people of Rebisco. Honestly, I saw genuine smiles from the kids and the parents, they really enjoyed seeing the stars of the film interacting with them through the program that afternoon.

Then we were able to interview the whole cast in the late afternoon. They had a whole marching band and the Mayor himself Francis Zamora who welcomed everyone before the Mediacon started. The theater was huge! And if I'm right, we're probably the first few ones who got to use it for a very special reason, because yes, the COSME's are back! The family that lived at the side of the train tracks. Though yes, this is going to be different because the legendary DOLPHY, BABALU won't be around. But they promised you'll feel them in every scene, and you'll be seeing their lives after Kevin Cosme's passing. You'll also see the dynamics of the family, of how things have changed, stayed or become even crazier! 

Here's the full press conference, you must listen to the small stories they shared:

Some interesting things in this reunion:

There were actually 15 SUNOG BAGA members but only 4 were found. One passed hence 3 were seen in this presscon. (May they rest in peace!)

Ms. Nova Villa prays a lot, and spends her life serving the church. She was always the one who prays for everyone during taping days of Home Along Da Riles, that never stopped!

Vandolph Quizon met his wife Jenny in the show, and he mentions that she is the love of his life, credits the show for it. 

Boy2 Quizon aka Dos was given the task of being the Director of this film, and everybody agreed how good he did it. Dolphy would be so proud!

They tried to put in everyone from the sitcom to the series so you'll be surprised when you watch the film. Wether you're an 80's, 90's or 00's fan of the show, or new to the classic show, you will LOVE the movie equally because it is about family, caring for each other and the Filipino way of life, good manners and some crazy fun. The movie will have a premiere night on June 15th but will have the movie out on June 17th. It's going to be fun!