lance raymundo portrays huseng batute in a play from tanghalang sta. ana...

huseng batute: the poet of yesteryears

lance raymundo: modern-day poet and romanticist, portrays huseng batute in a play

"I still have one more week to memorize", sabi ni Lance Raymundo sa isang blogger over lunch at Teresita's restaurant in Tomas Morato ilang mga araw na ang nakakaraan. "Sobrang hahaba kasi nu'ng mga lines na mememoryahin namin du'n sa one-act play na gagawin namin. But thanks to direk Lou Veloso, he's giving us ample time to memorize all the lines, para sa final dress rehearsals namin, everything's okey na. Sa month of June pa naman ang performances namin. We still have time."

Ang sinasabing play ni Lance ay 'yung play na gagawin niya para sa Tanghalang Sta. Ana at ang magiging role niya doon ay si Jose Corazon de Jesus, a.k.a., Huseng Batute (si Huseng Batute ay isang sikat na Makatang Tagalog nu'ng 1940's na Dekada at ang isang mini-theater sa Cultural Center of the Philippines ay ipinangalanan sa kanya). 

"I learned that Huseng Batute was a famous Hari ng Balgtasan nu'ng kapanahunan niya", dagdag na sabi pa ni Lance. "His real name is Jose Corazon de Jesus. Kaya it's one big responsibility for one actor like me to be precise and truthful in my portrayal of one beloved literary icon. It's such a great task on my part.

"Kailangang maging credible ako at factual dahi this is one play performance and show na hindi dapat na magpa-cute lang", dugtong niya. "I guess, this is the biggest challenge sa akin bilang isang actor na gumaganap din sa mga stage plays. Pati mga intonations, accent at galaw ko, dapat ay naaayon sa tama.

"Kilalang tao kasi si Huseng Batute. Naabutan siya ng ilang mga famous literary figures that we still have now. So, on my part, I have to do my duty well and good. Grabe itong ibinigay na task na ito sa akin ni direk Lou Veloso."

Isang fully-renovated na Podium sa Plaza Hidalgo, Sta. Ana, ang pagtatanghalan ni Lance. Air-conditioned na at bagong-bago. Bale 'yung play nina Lance ang unang itatanghal doon. May kasamang isa pang theater actress si Lance na gaganap naman bilang si Atang dela Rama, ang kasintahan ni Huseng Batute.

"I guess, Huseng Batute was older than Atang dela Rama at that time, kaya patatandain nila ako at kukulayan ng mga puti ang buhok ko", kuwento pang muli ni Lance. "And yes, I will sing one song and recite some poems of Huseng Batute. I am inviting everyone to watch our play. Lalo na doon sa mga mahihilig sa mga klasikong tula."

Sa May 26 ang death anniversary ni Huseng batute, pero ang performance yata ng play na ito nina Lance ay sa buwan pa ng Hunyo maitatanghal. But anyway, it's never too late to give tribute via one play na one-act lang- dahil tunay namang kaparte na ng kulturang Pinoy at Literatura si Huseng Batute.

Going back to Lance, he finally revealed to one blogger the real identity of the girl na madalas niyang i-date for coffee. Ito'y walang iba kundi si Janna Victoria pala, isang aktres na nagbida na rin nuong late 1990's. pero tila yata mas lalong bumata at gumanda pa ngayon si Janna.

"Pareho kasi kaming Viva Artists kaya parehon kaming mukhang bata", pagtatapos na wika ni Lance. "Yes, I admit, madalas ko ngang kasama si Janna lately. But as a gentleman, I can not say anything yet. She's one very nice girl. And I like her a lot."

Aabangan na lang namin ang mga susunod pang kabanata, Mr. Lance Raymundo


(written by robert silverio)
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MR. LANCE RAYMUNDO

LANCE AND THE MYSTERY GIRL IN HIS LIFE: MS. JANNA VICTORIA

lance: looking farther

puno ng pagmamahal at magagandang samahan ang 4-S pamilya ni tessie lagman sa dwbl radio program na "sama-sama, salo-salo"...

Ms. TESSIE LAGMAN-BALBOA: ang kapitana ng barko ng 4-s pamilya

ms. nancy sipat with the 4-s pamilya members

karl angelo sipat, rafael centenera, hazel mae, sammy rascal  and reymond

madame ray lucero and ms. dolly favorito

tessie lagman and corazon garcia

rafael centenera and ed suarez

reymond agabada, robert and ver dayap

karl angelo

reymond, sammy rascal  and sammy's dad

cenen garcia

reymond, tony suvega and ver dayap

sammy and rainette

pitimini and blogger robert

Sa mundo ng showbiz, bibihira na lamang siguro ang ganito. 'Yun bang napakagaan ng samahan ninyo sa isa't-isa, lahat ay masaya, nagmamahalan, nagsasalo-salo sa isang maaliwalas at malinis na mga layunin. Bibihira na lamang siguro ang ganito- sa mundo ng reyalidad at mga pakikibaka sa buhay, na ang lahat ng mga kasama sa grupo ay nagkakaisa, nagkakantahan, binubuhay ang tunay na mga diwa at mensahe ng mga awitin, at, TUNAY NA MUSIKANG PILIPINO.

Sila po ang 4-S Pamilya ni Tessie Lagman-Balboa, na mapapakinggan mo tuwing Linggo, mula alas-onse hanggang ala-una, sa DWBL. Ang 4-S Pamilya ng programang SAMA-SAMA, SALO-SALO.

After ng isang masaganang breakfast-lunch that day na pinagsalu-saluhan ng 4-S Pamilya, nagsimula na ang programa sa ganap na alas-onse ng tanghali.

Si Tita Tessie ang unang umawit nu'ng noontime na iyon. Pagkatapos ng kanyang short greeting ay agad niyang inawit ang awiting "My Foolish Heart" na isang klasikong awitin. Blooming na blooming si Tita Tessie that day, pumuti siya ng husto at mukhang na-recharged talaga sa short vacation niya sa Baguio City, La Union at Pampanga, Kasama niya sa brief vacation niya ang isa pang 4-S member na si Corazon Garcia.

"Ang dami nang viewers ng Sama-Sama, Salo-Salo", naibalita pa ni Tita Tessie sa isang blogger sa isang simpleng kuwentuhan. "Hindi lang sa radyo, kundi maging sa Youtube and FB live streaming namin. I am so happy to tell everyone na we're now being seen in other countries dahil sa FB Live namin at Youtube."

May mga viewers na nga raw sila sa Switzerland, Canada, U.S., Hawaii, at iba pang mga bansa. Kaya masayang-masaya ang 4-S Barkada ni Tita Tessie.

At nasabi pa ni Tita Tessie sa isang blogger na habang nagbabakasyon siya, pinanood niya ang mga past episodes ng Sama Sama, Salo Salo at naita niya ang ilang 'flaws', kaya naman gusto niyang i-develop pa ng husto ang programa nila at alisin ang mga flws na nakita niya. 

Anyway, back to that episode of that May 12 noon time, talagang lahat ng 4-S Pamilya na nagsipag-awitan ay pawang mga walang tulak-kabigin. Kay gagaling lahat. Lalo na si Reymond Agbada na umawit ng dalawang awitin that day, isa na rito 'yung awiting 'Love Comes from The Most Unexpected Places'. Grabe, feel na feel ni Reymond ang kanta!

Wala namang kupas si Mam Ray Lucero (ng Mabuhay singers) dahil hanggang ngayon ay kay ganda-ganda pa rin ng boses nito. Siya bale ang tumatayong voice guide/coach sa lahat ng 4-S Barkada.

Siyempre, nariyan din ang very amiable and lively na si Corazon Garcia na umawit ng isang masayang awitin that day, si Dolly Favorito na napaka-cute naman habang kumakanta, si Tony Suvega naman,  pinaiyak si Pitimini dahil sa isang nakakaiyak na awitin ukol sa mga nanay, dahil Mother's Day nu'ng araw na iyon.

Hindi rin patatalbog ang iba pa- like  Karl Angelo Sipat na napaka-guwapo habang umaawit, Hazel Mae Ursais, Sammy Rascal, Ed Coron, ang mabait na si Cenen Garcia, ang gitaristang si Ed Suarez, ang mucho guwapito na si Ver Dayap, at iba pa.

Ang huling-huling kumanta naman ay si Rafael Centenera, ang Mr. Romantiko, na talagang nagpasaya sa lahat dahil sa kanyang Espanyol na kanta.

Pero pinaka-bongga sa lahat ang FINALE SONG nilang 'Ting-Aling-Aling-Ding-Dong' dahil kay saya-saya ng naging ambience sa lahat ng listeners and viewers.

Pakinggan po ninyo at panoorin tuwing Linggo ang 4-S Pamilya. At mahalin ang tunay na Musikang Pilipino!!!!


(sinulat ni robert manuguid silverio)
PHOTOS BY: MR. REYMOND AGBADA

MARYO J. LIVES

the handsomest portrait of MARYO J. (r.i.p.)

maryo j. with blogger robert and male friends at chocolate hills in bohol province

a friendship that lasts forever

Noon ko lang naramdaman 'yung ganu'ng kakaibang feeling sa buong buhay ko. Na para bang I really felt na I BELONGED to someone. Damang-dama ko 'yun, hanggang ngayon, hindi nawawala.

'Yun ang moment na naiwan akong mag-isang nakahiga sa rows of mahahabang seats sa loob ng Loyola Memorial Chapel sa may Commonwealth Ave.- sa huling gabi ng lamay mo, direk Maryo.

Kinabukasan kasi nu'n, ike-cremate ka na. Kaya nagpasya akong duon na matulog na hindi kalayuan sa resting place ng coffin mo. Nasa di-kalayuan din ang driver mong si Alex Kong, at sa may bandang likuran ko naman ay si Edz Cunamay Laguras, ang ating kaibigang taga-Batangas City.

Kaming tatlo lang nina Kuya Alex, Edz at ako ang nakahiga noon na malapit sa iyo, direk Maryo. Napakatahimik na noon sa loob ng Loyola Chapels. Panaka-nakang napapadilat lang ako in my almost half-asleep and half-awake state of dreams and wakefulness.

Sa isang pagdilat ko, nakita ko pa si Congressman Yul Servo Nieto na mag-isang nakatayo sa harap ng coffin mo at parang nakikipag-usap sa iyo. Parang may sinasabi siya sa iyo. I did not bother to stand-up na, thinking that it was your moment with the Congressman bago ka tuluyang maging abo sa mundong ito kinabukasan nu'n at umakyat sa langit.

Sa isang pagdilat ko rin ng marahan, nakita ko ang actor na si Mark Herras na umiiyak malapit din sa coffin mo. Magliliwanag na yata nu'n.

At sa isang naging huling pagdilat ko pa, nakita ko rin ang isa pang GMA-7 artist na si Maxi Collins na umiiyak rin habang nakaupo malapit sa coffin mo. Sila ni Mark ang mga huling naging bisita mo sa mag-uumaga nang iyon- sa araw ng iyong cremation.

Mga ilang buwan na ang nakakalipas, direk Maryo. pero hindi ko talaga malimutan ang mga moments na iyon habang nakahiga ako malapit sa coffin mo. Everything there was so peaceful, everything was so everlasting. Ibang-iba 'yung naramdaman ko, direk. Iba..... Iba talaga.

Dahil duon ko naramdaman, hindi nga pala talaga ako nag-iisa sa mundong ito. Maaawa sa iyo ang Diyos at bibigyan ka niya ng isang kasama. Bibigyan ka niya ng isang taong makakaunawa't makakakilala sa iyo ng lubusan, maski ba hindi mo siya KADUGO. Hayun ka, direk Maryo, itinuring mo akong Kapamilya. Kapuso. Kapatid.

Opo, direk Maryo J., ikaw lang po ang nakapagparamdam nu'n sa akin sa 53 years kong pagkabuhay sa mundong ito. Ikaw 'yung taong TUNAY NA NAKAKILALA sa akin.

Direk Maryo, sa ilang mga panaginip na pagpaparamdam mo sa akin, at sa musikang 'Special Memory' na gabi-gabi ko nu'ng napakinggan sa mga nights ng wake mo- na naririnig ko rin kung minsan sa mga dilim ng gabi- alam ko, may ibig kang sabihin. Alam ko, may mga nais ka pang ipagawa sa akin.

Dahil alam ko rin, BUHAY KA PA.

"MARYO J. LIVES" IN THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO CARED FOR AND LOVED HIM TOO MUCH.

Kung ano man po iyon, direk Maryo J., sana po ay malaman ko. Para magawa ko.

Dahiil ngayon ko na natuklasan ang REGALONG ibinigay mo- sa isang panaginip.


Isang regalong nakabalot sa korteng-ISDA na gift wrap.

Ngayon ko na nalaman ang lahat. BECAUSE NOTHING EVER GOES UNTIL IT TEACHES US WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW.

Kaya bilang pasasalamat po, gusto kong malaman ang nais mong ipagawa.

At gagawin ko po.

Salamat, direk Maryo J.


Isang habambuhay pong PASASALAMAT, sa muli.




(SINULAT NI ROBERT MANUGUID SILVERIO)

KUYA E. (NEO DE PADUA): ONE SUCCESS STORY

Kuya E with his favorite singer- Ms. Lani Misalucha

Kuya E.: from rags to riches

"I want to inspire people this time in my comeback", Neo de Padua, better known as Kuya E, said in his recently-concluded press conference. "That's why I came up with this TV show. It's all about mentoring people on how to be successful in life."

Because according to Kuya E., he himself has a story to tell.

"From a market vendor, I transformed and rose above poverty", he continued saying as some selected movie press people on that presscon of his felt awed. "Ang dami ko talagang pinagdaanan. I discovered in myself many hidden talents. I soared higher, became a singer, a businessman, and now a TV host."

Yes, Kuya E.'s life is one success story. That's why, again, he wanted to SHARE. To IMPART. To LOVE.

And this will soon be seen in his new TV show entitled Rule Yourself To Success.

"That's why I have two segments in my show that showcases life-inspiring stories from celebrities and ordinary people", he stressed on. "One segment is entitled Shine Bright Like A Diamond. It's a 15 minute segment showcasing the lives of celebrities on and off the camera. As their lives were revealed for public consumption. And another segment is entitled All About Success. It's a 12 minutes segment that shows me interviewing C.E.O.'s, business and corporate people, as they share their formulas on success."

RYTS (Rule Yourself To Success) will be seen every Saturday, 4 to 5 P.M. starting on May 12, 2018.
It's a new talk show under EAGLE BROADCASTING CORP. (EBC), Net 25 Channel and produced by Big Eyes Events and Productions.

" I dream of guesting soon the likes of Ogie Alcasid, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Gabby Concepcion, Nora Aunor and Nova Villa", Kuya E. said in the end of the presscon. "I have guested in our advance episodes Ms. Lani Misalucha, Dina Bonnevie, Vivian Velez, Vernee Saturno, Lloyd Samartino and Jessa Zaragosa. And yes, I have one segment that will feature me singing a duet with my guests. That's gonna be a surprise!"

More power to you, KUYA E.

(written by robert manuguid silverio)

meyor ferdinand bote: dumalo sa 112th founding anniversary ng gethsemane united methodist church...

mayor ferdinand: doesn't fail the expectations of his people

THE BOTE CLAN/FAMILY AT BETHANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

MRS. MAYVELYN BOTE AND HUSBAND FERDINAND BOTE

MR. DAVE MACARIOLA AND THE WOMAN IN MAYOR BOTE'S AUDITING AND TREASURY STAFF, WITH BLOGGER ROBERT SILVERIO

BLOGGER ROBERT WITH VICE MAYOR MELVIN PASCUAL

AdBLOGGER ROBERT WITH THE HANDSOME SON OF THE LADY SPEAKER THAT DAY- JESVIR FAJARDO.

Hindi pinahiya o binale-wala ni Mayor Ferdinand P. Bote ang mga kapatid at ka-deboto niya sa Gethsemane United Methodist Church, na bale 'sister' church ng Bethany United Methodist Church (kung saan naman kabilang si Mayor Bote) dahil dumalo siya mismo ng personal at binati ang lahat sa GUMC sa kanilang 112th Founding Anniversary.

Kitang-kita ng isang blogger ang labis na tuwa sa mga miyembro ng GUMC sa pagdalo ni Mayor sa importante nilang okasyon na iyon. Sa isang espesyal na numero ng programa, nag-conduct si Mr. Dave Macariola sa adult choir ng simbahan nila ng isang napakagandang awitin.

Guest speaker naman nila nu'ng araw na iyon si Dr. Jesvir S. Fajardo na mula pa sa Antipolo, Rizal. At bukod kay Mayor Bote, kabilang din sa mga espesyal na panauhin sina Vice-Mayor Melvin Pascual, District Superintendent mulka sa MNED na si Renelyn Mari Fajardo, isa pang District Superintendent na mula naman sa SNEED na si Alexander de Guzman, at ang blogger na si Robert Silverio.

Kay gandang pagmasdan na ang mga kabataan at mga batang paslit ng Gen. Tinio (formerly known as Papaya) ay nakibahagi sa mga espesyal na numero sa kanilang programa. Nagsipag-awitan ang mga ito at nagsipagsayawan din.

Lalo ding napamahal sa kanila si Mayor Ferdinand Bote dahil maski kasabay ng okasyon nila ang okasyon din sa church nina Mayor Bote, nagawa pa ring humabol at magpunta sa kanila ni Meyor.

More power sa lahat ng mga taga-UMC at mga taga-General Tinio, N.E.!


(sinulat ni robert silverio)
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MR. DAVE MACARIOLA'S FB PAGE & mayor ferdinand bote's fb account.*

carlo cruz will soon come back home to promote his film GOYO....

carlo cruz: artistically-inclined (photo credits to the owner of the photo)

carlo stays in New York now (photo credits to the owner of the photo)

carlo cruz: in a brooklyn fashion get-up

carlo with his French GF

carlo's drinking buddies in N.Y.

carlo with special friends

carlo: tequila sunrise

the very boyish carlo

carlo in the streets of New York

carlo with gym buddy and bff lance

carlo, a female friend & lance

carlo's poster for the film "goyo: ang batang heneral"

He's basically the typical MR. NICE GUY. But more than that, his inclination to the world of Performing Arts was truly wonderful. He's one of the few Filipino actors we have now who abled to penetrate the New York Art Scene, because that's where he stays right now. Mingling with fellow New Yorkers and Artists there, participating in many artistic endeavors there, too.

He's Mr. Carlo Cruz, the chosen guy who portrayed Gen. Pio del Pilar, a relative of Goyo (Gen. Gregorio del Pilar) in the much-anticipated film GOYO: ANG BATANG HENERAL.

"I am so busy here right now in the U.S., but I am sure to come back home soon for the promotions of my film Goyo", Carlo told his blogger-friend over FB chatbox. "I have a good role there that's really historical. For me, it's such an important film and I should not miss the experience once it's shown there in the Philippines.

"Shooting the film was very rewarding for me", Carlo further stressed. "We shot in many different locations. I got to wear old costumes of the Military Officers in Philippine History. I fired old rifles, did some action scenes and acted it out with other fellow actors of high caliber. Plus, being directed by no less than Jerrold Tarog was awesome. I cherished every moment of it."

Carlo's greatest buddy back home is no less than actor-singer Lance Raymundo. And they do miss each other a lot now.

"He taught me a lot how to handle the pressures of Philippine Showbiz", Carlo continued over the PM messages on FB. "He guided me, too, somehow. He gave me tips and proper advice. Until I got a talent manager who handled my acting career, Lance went on to fully support my dreams on becoming an actor just like him.

"We're not just best buddies, we were gym mates, too", he continued on. "We went into every kind of sports and many activities. Everytime I go back home, we see each other and have coffee and some drinks. Our friendship had withstood the tests of time itself."

Carlo promised to attend all the promotional events in line with the film GOYO: ANG BATANG HENERAL. Like the film screenings, the red-carpet Premiere Night, TV promo guest appearances, and other promotional events in line with the film.

But will Carlo stay long this time to revive his film career in his own country? What about doing another film here?

"Let's just wait and see", Carlo revealed at the end. "If offers will come along the way, why not? But I also have other prior commitments here in New York. It's such a hectic schedule for me. But I am sure I can fix them. How I would love to do another film in my own country. That's where my heart is."

All the best for you. Mr. Carlo Cruz.


(written by robert manuguid silverio)
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARLO CRUZ FB PAGE, AND PHOTO CREDITS TO THE REAL OWNERS OF CARLO CRUZ' PHOTOS ABOVE. THANK YOU.*

LANCE RAYMUNDO BY THE BATANGAS BEACH.... (A PHOTO ESSAY)

LANCE... BY THE BEACH.

SOMEWHERE IN THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS...

FROLICKING IN THE SUMMER SUN OF 2018.

FOREVER YOUNG,

AND FOREVER HANDSOME.



LANCE... BY THE SUMMER SEA.

WHEN ALL SEEMS TO APPEAR IN BLUE

JUST LIKE THE BLUE SKIES AND THE AQUA-COLORED SEA...

FOREVER SMILING,

FOREVER BLUE.



LANCE... BY BITING LEAVES OF AN ETERNAL TREE

NAKED IN THE HEAT OF THE SUN'S WAVES

PICTURES THAT ATTRACTS AN IGNITING PASSION

OF DESIRE, LUST & BEAUTY.

FOREVER SEXY,

FOREVER SWEET.



(a photo essay written by robert manuguid silverio)

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MR. LANCE RAYMUNDO'S FB PAGE.*