THE FILIPINO NEVER DIES. AMIDST ALL THE TRAGEDIES, THE TOKHANGS, TH EJK's, THE CALAMITIES, THE WAR... THE FILIPINO, HE COULD STILL MANAGE, HE COULD STILL SMILE. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TRY TO PUT HIM DOWN, THE FILIPINO WINS... AND REMAINS STANDING UNTIL THE END. CRIES, BREAKDOWNS, ANGERS... COULD SOMETIMES STILL BE HEARD... BUT AS LONG AS FILIPINOS HOLDS THEIR HANDS TOGETHER, THEY WILL WIN. THEY WILL CONQUER THEY WILL SURVIVE... UNTIL THE VERY GATES OF ETERNITY. (A YEAR-ENDER REPORT #6 BY SWORDSHINES10 BLOG SITE, AS THE FILIPINO'S UNDYING SPIRIT LIVES ON AT THIS GREAT CHRISTMAS STATION I.D. OF ABS-CBN CHANNEL 2).*
(WRITER'S NOTE: HAUNTED BY THESE TOUCHING IMAGES ON ABS-CBN'S 2017 X'MAS STATION I.D., ONE BLOGGER COULD NOT HELP BUT CRY. IT WAS MADE WITH TOTAL DEDICATION AND SOULS UNITING TO OFFER ONE TRULY MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS "GIFT" TO EVERY TELEVISION VIEWERS. KUDOS TO ALL THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS GREAT MUSICAL VIDEO. IN A WORLD THAT'S FULL OF PRETENSE AND BRAGGING WAYS TO SHOW WEALTH AND RICHNESS, A TV STATION OPTED TO SHOW- "LOVE". AND THIS IS TRULY WONDERFUL..., ONE BLOGGER, BY POSTING THE MUSIC VID BELOW, WAS NOT OUT TO CREATE ATTENTION FOR CHANNEL 2 PEOPLE OR MAKE "SIPSIP". HE VOWED NOT TO ASK ANYMORE FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN.. BUT SIMPLY SHARE AND PAY "LOVE"- FORWARD. YES, PAY FORWARD.... UNTIL FOREVER.---- rms).*
Published on YOUTUBE.COM: Nov 13, 2017
ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2017 “Just Love Ngayong Christmas”
Love is the force that connects families across the world. Filipinos are known for being a loving people. We solve conflicts with compassion, respect our differences, heal pain with kindness, comfort each other during difficult times and possess a strong grip on our faith. This Christmas, we celebrate these admirable Filipino traits. By gathering images and videos that went viral online, we focus the spotlight on individuals and organizations with inspiring stories. #JustLove, ABS-CBN’s new theme, is the hymn of our collective voices, stories and dreams for our family and our country.
Credits: ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2017 was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management Division headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos and Patrick de Leon. It is directed by Paolo Ramos with second unit directors Peewee Azarcon Gonzales and Lorenz Roi Morales. The message of love comes from the words written by Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz and Christian Faustino. The moving melody was composed by Jimmy Antiporda.
Its powerful lineup of singers includes Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Toni Gonzaga, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Billy Crawford, Yeng Constantino, Darren Espanto, Boyband PH, Morissette Amon, Angeline Quinto, Klarisse, Jona, Kyla, Daryl Ong, Jason Dy, KZ Tandingan, "Jambayan" members Inigo Pascual, Zia Quizon, Moira Dela Torre, Kaye Cal, Migz Haleca, and Isabela Vinzon, Jeremy Glinoga, Mica Becerro, and Jona Marie Soquite of "The Voice Teens," Ella Nympha and Xia Vigor of "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids," John Clyd Talili of "Tawag ng Tanghalan," and Angel of "Little Big Shots".
The 2017 SID Creative and Production Team members are Sheryl B. Ramos, Christian Faustino, Christine Joy Laxamana, Love Rose De Leon, Mark Raywin Tome, Leeroy Lim, Angela Suarez, Djoanna San Jose, Sebb Turgo, Regine Binuya, Shally Tablada, Christian Paul Santos, Jaco Joves, Martin Vargas, Dang F. Baldonado, Edsel Misenas, Kathrina Sanchez, Adrian Lim, Lota I. Rosales, Chiz Constantino-Perez, Edward Ramirez, Mark Bravo, Christer John Salire, Christine Daria-Estabillo, Karen Adiova, Stephanie Angeles, Christian Abuel, Lawrence Sibug, Elai Blando, Harvey Dela Cruz with ABS-CBN Integrated Marketing Head, Nandy Villar, Corporate Marketing Head, Christian Wong, Corporate Marketing Manager, June Gerard Maralit and Corporate Marketing Specialist, Jennifer Bautista. The SID Team partnered with ABS-CBN TV Entertainment, ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN Regional, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, ABS-CBN Digital Terrestrial Television, ABS-CBN Digital Media Division, ABS-CBN Licensing, ABS-CBN Star Magic, ABS-CBN Property Management, ABS-CBN Global, ABS-CBN Safety and Security, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc., ABS-CBN HR Division, ABS-CBN Corporate Communications, Other members are Tess Perez-Mendoza and Aye Duñgo, Traffic & Operations; Jaime Porca, Technical Production Head; Ralph Francisco, TOD Technical Producer; Sam Esquillon, Production Designer; Hannah Abdul, Art Director; Oliver Paler, Dennis Amarille, Alfie Landayan, Meryl Pacis, Maria Concepcion Ignacio-Salire, Mark Gonzales, Sebb Turgo, Jasper Herrera, Raphael dela Rea, Karlo Victoriano, Joseph Linga, Shane Ibanez, Teters Enrique, Post Production Team; Andrei Antonio, Mark Antonio, Karl Montenegro and Joseph delos Reyes, Videographers; Regine Binuya, Aileen Gooco and Isha Rosabal, Photographers; Rochelle Tan and Hilda Torres Print Graphic Designers; Arnold Sulit, Location Manager; Jesusa Canilang, Chelly Coching and Salve Penalosa, Production Coordinators; Carlo Frances Luayon, Researcher.
We would like to thank Dir. Laman M. Piang of the Bureau of Muslim Cultural Affairs, Ramah Dan Aguam, Aleem Mohammad Cana, Basher Tomilang, Mosmar Mamad and Rueda E. Usman for helping us share the admirable spirit and love of our Muslim brothers.
We also give credit to the following people for sharing their stories of love in the internet: Jerremie Villanueva, Mar Cheri D. Galvez, Aizel Arellano Maulion, Amer Riga, JJ Villanueva, Modern Nanays of Mindanao/Nadine Angelica G. Casino, Jerven Recaplaza Anding, Francis Zion B. Jerusalem, Louise Suarez, P01 Jeoffry Galasgas, Herlyn Orilla, Adrianne and Jason Stewart, Desiree Mantalaba and Ronadel Bedia.
Sometimes, love takes on a journey in an ending swing. It may be painful, funny, sad or violent. But love have its own reasons why- only God can comprehend and understand- why it has to end. A soul lingers on to carry a lingering journey- just like a "lone jihad" out to spread a message. The message may be confusing or distracting, but still, it carries on. It's a lonely soul out to fulfill a task. Can it be for LIFE? or DEATH? FOR NOW, only that soul ... knows. The sacrifices made by the people who loves you, at the expense of their own lives, should never be put to waste. And thus, the soul, no matter how tired... lingers on. The 5th episode of LA LUNA SANGRE, the latest Primetime TV Drama on ABS-CBN channel 2- was the most important episode of all- that could fell on all aspects and conflicts- and concluded-, that it's still LOVE that saved. As John Lloyd Cruz' (who portrayed the role of Mateo- the father of the female child branded and prophesied as 'itinakda') brutal and violent death happened, you could feel so much pain. The actor performed with vast and wide range of emotions, intensity and yet, calmed by his gentle looks and ways. The death of his character only further attested the true and everlasting love he felt for his family. He tried to save them, but even the woman he so dearly loved (magnificently and so heart-warmingly portrayed by Angel Locsin) was slain by the avenging vampire (portrayed by Richard Guttierez). The vampire's hand became a barbecue stick that stabbed both of them. There was a female child who laid among John Lloyd and Angel. But it was NOT their child, it was not the 'itinakda'. The 'itinakda' managed to escape, riding on a big werewolf as she cried and cried (portrayed by a new but very good child actress we could not know and distinguish on the opening credits of the teleserye). But that child would grow-up soon as Kathryn Bernardo. If roles on TV dramas are like these- actors and actresses would be much valued and loved. The effect of the roles were too heavy, even though they died, their shadows and existence on this great TV drama would last FOREVER. And the music played on. Towards the end, as the beloved characters laid there- DEAD. The song Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin was finally played. This song was the soul of the STORY, on the continuing saga and conflicts among vampires and wolves. There they were, killing each other. Biting one another. Jumping and flying high- NON-STOP. How could a woman director, in person of Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina do these and execute those stuff. Marvelous. Because the effect was all TOO MANLY. You could not justify any reasons why a woman could direct those action-packed scenes. Unbelievable. "It's like a full-length film inside a theater house that I was watching", the eldest sister of a blogger told him. "The actors were amazing, all of them are so good. What a great casting coup."
We did agree. Most especially on the presences of Romnick Sarmenta (who's so outstanding on all the first four episodes, almost stealing-away the acting greatness of John Lloyd Cruz- but John Lloyd made great efforts on his final scenes of death- and the stealing-away was never grabbed), Dino Imperial (the prophesier characterization was superb), Gelli de Belen, Ina Raymundo, Victor Neri, Wowie de Guzman and, the child actor who would soon be Daniel Padilla (paging, Mr. Aaaron Domingo, you should have invited us on some media presscons of the show 'coz we couldn't assert on the opening credits the name of this great child actor! Ha-ha. Ouch---*R.S.) Even though the theme of this TV drama series was dark and suspenseful, it's nice to know that it was presented in a FILIPINO way and local rural setting. Especially the provincial look, the old Filipino habits and tradition. It further added gloss and cinematic awe to this wonderful teleserye. The costumes, clothes that were all worn were authentic, colorful, classy (on the vampire costumes) and articulate. The sea that sorrounded, and the wild forest..., the mountains and the hills, the smiles on the corn fields-, that, only the Production Designers and Art Directors could offer much outstandingly. Credits also goes to the bit players and all the supporting cast- with brief scenes that shocked and astonished you. No matter how short were the roles that they all portrayed- they were played with much angst and weight. Kudos to all the Creative People who're behind this show. ***************************** And that soul walked on. And on and on and on... He walked amidst the side streets, dark alleys, shadowing post lights of unending search and dreams. When the dreaming never ends, the children would continue what's left of the fight. because, it was not the fight for the supremacy of vampires, nor the werewolves- IT WAS- the fight for LOVE and its true meaning. that triumphed until THE END. (words by robert manuguid silverio)
Sa trailer pa lang ng "la luna sangre", everytime mapanood ko sa TV, nasabik na ako. and last night, finally, the long wait is over! i was able to watch a teleserye that's worth my time, walang panghihinayang and truly satisfying. this new teleserye offered a multi-dimensional aspect. as i watched it kagabi, wow, i was transported in many dimensions of space and time! nakuha ni direk Cathy Garcia Molina ang right approach- combining elements of suspense, tranquility, thrill, delight and LOVE. nakuha na niya lahat in one great story plot/material- na talagang gugustuhin ng masa. Angel Locsin was superb in style and subtlety as an actress. Maski chinita ang eyes niya- nangungusap, may sinasabi. Si John Lloyd Cruz naman, kaibig-ibig to the max. Walang babaeng hindi matatapilok o mapapatihaya sa kaguwapuhan ng lalaking ito- captured so magnificently on the TV screen by the cinematographers of this teleserye! Lutang na lutang ang maaamong mga mata ni John Llloyd! While si Romnick Sarmienta naman, hindi pa rin kumukupas sa kagalingan bilang isang aktor. Remember, Romnick used to be one of the best male child actors that the Philippine Cinema has produced. Okey din sa suporta si Gelli de Belen, Joross Gamboa at si ms. Ina Raymundo Poturnak. Kuhang-kuha nila ang mga characters nila- sa mga first few scenes pa lamang nila. Next to them were the child actors and actresses- kay GAGALING at kay ku-cute! Sorry, 'yung mga outstanding performers lamang ang puwede naming ma-mention sa RAVE REVIEW na ito sa first episode ng LA LUNA SANGRE kagabi nga. The rest, we still have to scrutinize very soon. Super wait kami sa kantang "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin" kagabi sa first episode. Pero hindi pa ginamit sa first few scenes ang kantang iyon. Malamang na gamitin iyon kapag lumaki na 'yung dalawang batang bida- na magiging sina Kathryn Bernardo Official at Daniel Padilla paglaki. Gustong-gusto kasi namin ang "effect" ng kantang yun na tipong contrasting nga sa mood at thrill ng telEseryeng ito na DARK ang theme, pero may certain look of a lasting LOVE. PANALO!!! We would like to bow and take our hats-off to the great Production DesignerS and Art DirectorS of this new teleserye. Grabe, ang gagaling RIN nila. And finally, KUDOS, ABS-CBN, for bringing-up another worthwhile entertainment on PRIMETIME TV!
