Sunday, December 8, 2024

“Uninvited” hits theatres nationwide on Dec. 25, a gift to Filipino audiences for 50th MMFF

 CEBU CITY –Three of the best forces in Philippine Cinema -- Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach and Nadine Lustre gather in “Uninvited”, a gripping thriller-drama set to electrify this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) as it celebrates its 50th anniversary and as a gift to Filipino audiences as the movie hits the theaters nationwide on Christmas day.

"We understand the challenges Filipinos face today. Watching a movie in theaters is a luxury, so we made sure this is worth every peso. It's indeed a full cinematic experience in theaters this Christmas,” Mentorque CEO John Bryan Diamante told Cebu media in a press conference on December 8 at Citadines Hotel, Cebu City.

Diamante said that from Mentorque Productions-the makers of the most-awarded Filipino horror movie of all time, Mallari, comes a remarkable cinematic milestone Filipino audience can't afford to miss.   The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which also helped catapult last year's MMFF to success and joining the team is Project 8 Projects in its first collaboration with Mentorque Productions.

Directed by Dan Villegas in his comeback directorial film after six years, Uninvited showcases an unforgettable collaboration of some of the most celebrated actors in Philippine cinema, with a screenplay written by Dodo Dayao.

Official Synopsis

Vilma Santos as Eva Candelaria has been waiting for this day for the last ten years the birthday party of Guilly Vega played by Aga Muhlach, the billionaire who brutally murdered her only daughter a decade ago and escaped justice.


Disguised as a socialite, Eva attends the opulent event with a single goal: revenge. As the night unfolds, she carefully stalks each person involved in her daughter's murder; inching closer to her ultimate target. But who is the true villain of her story? Is it Guilly or his daughter Nicole? Unarmed and without a concrete plan, Eva must make life-or-death choices as her options dwindle. Will she fulfill her mission, or will the night claim her life instead?

Guilly Vega's ominous line in the teaser— "Hindi lang to basta party!" - emphasizes the film's deeper themes. Behind the mysterious story and lavish setting lies a gritty, thought-provoking message.

Leading the powerhouse ensemble cast are Aga Muhlach, Nadine Lustre, and the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos, supported by an impressive lineup that includes RK Bagatsing, Mylene Dizon, Lotlot de Leon, Gabby Padilla, Elijah Canlas, Ketchup Eusebio, Gio Alvarez, Cholo Barretto, Ron Angeles, and Tirso Cruz II.

Mark your calendar

Uninvited hits theaters nationwide starting December 25, as part of the highly anticipated 50th edition of MMFF. With its gripping story, stellar cast, and visuals rivaling Hollywood blockbusters, the film is a Christmas gift to Filipino moviegoers and a celebration of the resilience and artistry of Philippine cinema.

Muhlach said, this is not just an ordinary party, it's a grand cinematic experience created by Filipino artists for Filipino audiences of all walks of life. Don't miss this thrilling ride on the big screen, he added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, December 7, 2024

CONPC is corporate partner of Honda, FilCeb, Golden Prince Hotel

CONPC is corporate partner of Honda Cars, FilCeb, Golden Prince Hotel

CEBU CITY – The Cebu Online News Press Corps (CONPC) has currently inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as corporate partner of Honda Cars Cebu ACMobility, FilCeb Club, Inc. and the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites to foster mutual benefits for all signatories.


 

Under the MOA, CONPC provides media and content support to enhance marketing visibility of their respective products and promotional materials embracing digitalization via online and social media platforms.

CONPC and Honda Cars Cebu - ACMobility launched recently the #CONPCLoungeAtHonda on November 22, at Honda Cars Cebu at A.Soriano Ave., Cebu City with Bryan Enerio, Honda Cars Cebu and VisMin branch manager and Robby Alugar, RMA News & CONPC Founder as signatories. 

The Lounge can be used by all CONPC members when creating contents and or just lounging around at the same time creating Honda Cars content as its marketing partner. #CONPCLoungeAtHond is provided with free unli coffee and WiFi.

CONPC and FilCeb, Inc. officially signed the MOA on November 30 during the MSME Entrepreneurship Summit 2.0 held at the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites with FilCeb president, Rey Calooy and CONPC Founder Robby Alugar as signatories. 

This collaboration underscores FilCeb’s commitment to strengthening business and social connections in Cebu. By embracing digitalization through an online e-newspaper platform and leveraging both social and traditional media practitioners, FilCeb aims to provide an effective and efficient way of promoting its members and the Club as a whole with CONPC as its partner.


CONPC and Golden Prince Hotel and Suites signed the MOA on December 2 at the newly-renovated Q Cafe with GPHS General Manager Arthur James Fernandez and Marketing Associate Monarch Andrew Semblante representing the hotel and CONPC Founder Robby Alugar as signatories.

This partnership is part of GPHS’ Golden Connections initiative that aims to foster a mutual benefit program for both signatories. Under the MOA, CONPC will help enhance the visibility and promotional efforts of the hotel’s offerings, including its signature outlets such as Q CafĂ©, LeMon, and Kabilin.


The CONPC Qbicle and Lounge at the QCafe was also launched.  Benefits include media support coverage on a weekly basis made by members of CONPC; exclusive use and or reservations made for the QCafe Qbicle’s with a maximum usage of 2 to 3 hours; monthly recaps with all members in relation to content releases related to the GPHS existing promotions.

Meanwhile, CONPC’s partnership with Lilu Advertising with Habitat/Terwilliger Center and the National Nutrition Council (NNC)-Region 7 continues to flourish as the organization engages to advocate for “Building Better Homes” and for Health and Nutrition Development in Central Visayas. (Photos: MBCNewman)