For students who are now enjoying their break from the first semester, try to see these movies in SM City Lipa. Happy movietime!

Final Destination – Cinema 1
R13
Starring: Bobby Ocampo and Shanten Vanshanten
MF 12:00pm,1:45pm, 3:30pm, 5:15pm,LMF 7:00pm

Ugly Truth – Cinema 2
R13
Starring: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler
MF 11:40am, 1:30pm, 3:20pm, 5:10pm,LMF 7:00pm

G-Force – Cinema 3
GP
Voices of: Bill Nighy, Will Arnett
MF 11:00am, 12:35pm, LMF 2:10pm

Whiteout- Cinema 3
R13
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Alex O’Loughlin
MF 3:50pm, 5:40pm, LMF 7:30

Yaya and Angelina – Cinema 4
GP
Starring: Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid
MF 11:25am, 1:25pm, 3:25pm, 5:25pm, LMF 7:25pm

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Friends, we’ve got three movies extended this week (In My Life, Surrogates, and Yaya and Angelina). Spend some time to relax with SM Movietime!

In My Life – Cinema 1
PG13
Starring: Vilma Santos-Recto, Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz
MF 12:00pm, 2:25pm, 4:50pm, LMF 7:15pm

Yaya and Angelina – Cinema 2
GP
Starring: Michael V. and Ogie Alcasid
MF 11:00am, 1:10pm, 3:10pm, 5:10pm, LMF 7:20pm

Surrogates – Cinema 3
PG13
Starring: Bruce Willis
MF 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, LMF 7:30pm

Nandito ako – Cinema 4
GP
Starring: Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica
MF 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:40pm, LMF 7:00pm

Upcoming movies and events:
Oct. 7 – G-force
Oct. 28 – MJ: This Is It ( movie will run for 2 weeks only)
Nov. 15 – Pacquiao vs. Cotto (tickets now available)

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially announced this morning the new schedule of the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) September 2009. The LET was moved from September 27 to October 4. The cancellation of the original schedule was due to the deluge brought by typhoon Ondoy to different regions in Luzon particularly the National Capital Region (NCR) and the Southern Tagalog Region.

It was announced on the night of Sept. 26 that the cancellation of the board exam will be for Metro Manila testing centers only but it was President Gloria Arroyo who ordered the cancellation of the examination in all testing centers around the country, morning of Sept. 27.

For more information you may contact these numbers: PRC Manila (02) 7351534 and PRC Lucena (042)373-7316.

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Folks, here are the schedules of the movies you must see this week, Sept. 16-22, 2009.

Cinema 1 – In My Life
(Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz – Star Cinema)
11:40; 2:05; 4:20; 6:20-8:35 END

Cinema 2 – In My Life
(Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz – Star Cinema)
10:40; 1:05; 3:20; 5:35; 7:50-9:50 END

Cinema 3 – Land of the Lost
(Will Ferrell, Anna Friel – Universal Pictures)
11:20; 1:30; 3:30; 5:30; 7:11-9:11 END

Cinema 4 – Shorts
(John Cryer, William Macy, Leslie Mann)
11:30; 1:30; 3:20; 5:10; 6:42-8:32 END

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Watch the Asia’s Song Bird perform live on stage at the De La Salle Sentrum, November 6, 2009, 7pm.

The concert dubbed as “Regine…Most Requested” will be directed by the well-known music genius, Raul Mitra. Meanwhile, Eva Castillo, Regine’s greatest rival in Ang Bagong Kampeon, will be the special guest.

If you would like to watch these two great singing icons live, you may avail concert tickets at SM City Lipa Customer’s Service (somewhere in the department store). Ticket prices are as follow: VIP P2500, Gold P2000, Silver P1500, P750, P550, P400.

Hurry Batanguenos, avail the concert tickets now and end your sembreak or holiday break in euphoria!

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September 21, 2009, Monday, is the end of Ramadan and is declared as a non-working holiday.

The Philippines, with a majority Christian population, recognized Eid ul-Fitr as a regular holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 signed on November 13, 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community. Also, the RA was created to further promote peace among major religions in the Philippines. The first public holiday was set on December 6, 2002.

Meanwhile, the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, after another new moon has been sighted. The Eid falls after 29 or 30 days of fasting, per the lunar sighting. Eid ul-Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fast; a special celebration is made. Food is donated to the poor (‘Zakat al-Fitr’), everyone puts on their best, usually new, clothes, and communal prayers are held in the early morning, followed by feasting and visiting relatives and friends. The prayer is two rakaahs only, and it is optional (waajib) prayer as opposed to the compulsory five daily prayers. Muslims are expected to do this as an act of worship, and to thank Allah (God). source

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Are you a blogger? Do you have an awesome SM experience? This is your chance to share your thoughts and win exciting prizes on SM City Batangas Blogging Contest, Sept. 11, 2009, 5 pm. If you want to be part of this event, here’s how to join:

1. To join contest registration form must be properly filled out (Username, Email, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, Telephone Number and Mobile Number)

2. All blog entries must be written on Sept. 11, 2009. Upon registration, all participants will be given a blogger’s number by the Mall Marketing representative.

3. Blogs must be written either in proper English and/ or Filipino with correct grammar. Taglish phrases are accepted providing with minimal use. Photos and videos relative to the theme may be uploaded as support to the awesome experience in SM.

4. Judges will be invited to choose the top 3 best blogs entries. The blog entry will be judged on the following criteria:

Experience Value (30%) – Blogs about how one shared his awesome SM experience
Relevance to the Theme (30%) – Blogs with great significance to the given theme.
Creativity (25%) – Imaginative and entertaining writing skills which captures attention and leaves a
deep impression on its readers.
Conclusion (15 %) – Message is clear at the end.

5. A panel of judges appointed by SM City Batangas will make the final decision in selecting the winner based on the above criteria and the entry’s relevance to the contest topic.

Prizes at stake are:

1st Prize : 1 unit Nokia 1208 plus 1,500 worth of SM Gift Certificates
2nd Prize : 1,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates
3rd Prize : 500 worth of SM Gift Certificates

6. All employees of Shopping Center Management Corporation, its affiliates, agencies, suppliers, sponsors and other promo partners/ third parties, including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, are automatically disqualified from joining the contest.

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September 12, 2009 marks the 6the National Pilgrimage to Lipa. For Marian devotees who want to participate in this event, below is the schedule of activities.

Day 1 – Triduum – September 9, 2009 (Wednesday)
Venue: San Sebastian Cathedral
Lead Participants: Vicariates 1, 2, 3, 7
3:00 p.m. – Procession from Carmel to San Sebastian Cathedral

3:30 p.m. – Presentation of Event Aspiration: Fr. Rodem Ramos
. – Introduction of the Speaker: Onnes Leynes
– Talk: Fr. Gami Balita
– Reflections: Ms. Tess Tagle
– Marian Songs: Cathedral Choir

4:00 p.m. – Confessions

5:00 p.m. – Vespers

5:15 p.m. – Eucharistic Celebration
Main Celebrant: Fr. Larry Abante
Homilist: Msgr. Alfredo Madlangbayan
Commentator: Lito Mangobos (Cathedral)
Lector 1: Pol Marquez
Psalmist: c/o YMPC (Balayan)
Prayer Leaders: Zeth Garcia (Lemery); Reynante Hernandez (Bolo, Bauan);
Chona Alcazar (Alitagtag); Vi Casas (Aplaya, Bauan)
Acolytes: Cathedral
Offerers: Vicariates 1, 2, 3, 7
Collectors: Cathedral
Choir: YMPC (Balayan)

Day 2 – Triduum – September 10, 2009 (Thursday)
Venue: San Sebastian Cathedral
Lead Participants: Vicariates 4, 6
4:00 p.m. – Introduction of the Speaker: Rod Espiritu
– Talk: Fr. Rustam Sabularse
– Reflections: Mr. Lito Mangobos
– Marian Songs: Cathedral Choir

4:00 p.m. – Confessions

5:00 p.m. – Vespers

5:15 p.m. – Eucharistic Celebration
Main Celebrant: Fr. Fedd Magboo
Homilist: Fr. Randy Marquez, OSJ
Commentator: Pol Javier
Lector 1: Nora Calingasan
Psalmist:
Prayer Leaders: Mherlee Maranan (P. Garcia); Amphy Magpantay (Tanauan)
Acolytes: Cathedral
Collectors: Cathedral
Choir: Luvos Parish Choir

Day 3 – Triduum – September 11, 2009 (Friday)
Venue: San Sebastian Cathedral
7:00 p.m. – Rosary Prayers (Regular Rosary & St. Joseph Rosary)
– Marian Songs

8:00 p.m. – Confessions (until 12:00 midnight)

8:00 p.m. – Break

8:30 p.m. – Liturgical Interpretative Dance: Lipa Integrated Performing Arts

9:00 p.m. – Eucharistic Celebration
Main Celebrant: Fr. Diwane Cacao
Homilist: Fr. Diwane Cacao
Commentator:
Lector 1:
Psalmist:
Prayer Leaders: Belen Dita (M.Kahoy)
Offerers: Vicariate 5
Acolytes: Cathedral
Collectors: Cathedral
Choir: Cathedral Choir

10:00 p.m. – Healing of the Sick (until 11:30 p.m.): Fr. Diwane Cacao

Day 4 – September 12, 2009 (Saturday)
Venue: San Sebastian Cathedral
12:00 a.m. – Exposition of the Bl. Sacrament & Vigil

3:30 a.m. – Morning Praise

4:00 a.m. – Procession from Cathedral to Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, Antipolo del Norte

Venue: Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace
5:30 a.m. – Arrival at Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace

6:00 a.m. – Eucharistic Celebration
Main Celebrant: Most. Rev. Ramon C. Arguelles
Homilist: Most. Rev. Ramon C. Arguelles
All Altar Servers / Offerers / Collectors / Choir

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast

7:30 a.m. – Marian Hymns: Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Choir

8:00 a.m. – Confessions (until 12:00 nn)
– Talk: Msgr. Dr. Arthur Calkins, STD (Rome)

9:00 a.m. – Liturgical Interpretative Dance

9:30 a.m. – Talk:

10:30 a.m. – Marian Hymns: Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Choir

11:00 a.m. – Talk: Dr. Mark Miravalle (Ohio, USA)

12:00 n.n. – Angelus; Marian Hymns
– Lunch Break

1:30 p.m. – Procession from Proposed Parish of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace to Carmel Monastery

Venue: Carmel Monastery
2:15 p.m. – Arrival at Carmel Monastery / Welcome Remarks

2:30 p.m. – Introduction / Presentation of Asia Oceana Mariological Conference & Delegates: Most Rev. Ramon C. Arguelles

2:50 p.m. – Sharing: Bishop Soc Villegas

3:00 p.m. – Chaplet of Divine Mercy (chanted): Sr. Milagros Gregorio

3:30 p.m. – Eucharistic Celebration
Main Celebrant: Bishop Joseph Mario Poon, DD (Amsterdam)
Homilist: Bishop Joseph Mario Poon, DD (Amsterdam)
Commentator: Gil Aggari (Marawoy)
Lector 1: Ruelan Gonzales (Padre Garcia)
Psalmist: c/o Seraphim
Prayer Leader: Bado Paran (Lodlod)
Offerers:
Acolytes: Omac De Torres, Mel Ella, Rod Espiritu, Hector Segismundo, Norberto Adriano,
Carlos Dimayuga II, Medy Sale, Rey Castillo, Ray Lasi
Collectors: Cathedral
Choir: Seraphim
For more information about the 6th national Pilgrimage to Lipa, please visit, http://marymediatrixofallgrace.com

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Millions of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members grieve upon hearing the news that their Executive Minister Erano “Ka Erdie” Manalo died on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 3:53 p.m. The news of his death was announced a day after by INC spokesperson, Bienvenido C. Santiago, to give Ka Erdie’s family a time to mourn privately.

Thousands of people continue to draw to INC’s Central Temple in Quezon City to pay their last respect to the late church leader. Politicians, celebrities, and INC members from all walks of life gathered together to be one with Ka Erdie’s family in this very low moment of their lives.

Ka Erdie was considered as one of the greatest leaders of our country. He was not only followed by the INC members because of his church authority but also because he was a father to the entire INC community. For the church members, it was hard to forget the teachings that Ka Erdie imparted throughout the years. Some say that grief is an understatement to describe the feeling of loss they are having now.

Ka Erdie was the fifth son of INC founder, Felix Manalo and his second wife Honorata de Guzman. After his father passed away, Ka Erdie served as the Executive Minister of INC on April 23, 1963 until his death. It was because of him that INC reached overseas and was also the one who built the Central Temple that serves as the main headquarters of the church.

During the elections, aspiring government officials would come to Ka Erdie to ask for support from him and his members. INC is considered a strong unified force during the election period because whoever Ka Erdie thinks should be elected, the whole INC community would follow.

Ka Erdie was married to Cristina Villanueva in 1955 with whom he has six children – Eduardo, Felix Nathaniel, Marco Erano, Lolita, Erlinda, and Liberty. It was cardiopulmonary arrest that ended Ka Erdie’s life. He succumbed to death at age 84.

Erano “Ka Erdie” Manalo’s death is indeed a great loss not just for the INC community but also for the whole nation that is in constant search for an honest, unifying leader among his people.

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Amid the controversies of pre-need companies being bankrupt, the Social Security System (SSS) expressed assurance to its pensioners and members of its financial stability and that they have enough funds to last until 2030. This is according to Corazon Balagbis, SSS Batangas City manager, in her recent interview with Barangay Frontline.

This assertion is to ease the worries of SSS members and pensioners that the agency might suffer insolvency and the burden will be put on their shoulders. Balagbis claimed that SSS is stable and they should still feel secured for the agency still has the capability to give salaries and housing loans to its members and sustain pensions for its pensioners.

Furthermore, SSS will be on its 52nd year of service on September 5, 2009. The celebration will be divided into three parts: pensioners’ day, family day, and sports fest of its employees.

To end, the SSS office was transferred from C. Tirona St. to the National Highway in Alangilan, Batangas City.

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