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Seiko Films
Seiko Films was a Philippine film production company owned and run by Robbie Tan. It is known for its pornographic films, erotic films (colloquially known as "bold movies") of the late 1990s. Seiko Films was known for its tagline "If it's from Seiko, it must be good" used from 1989 to 1994. The company is not affiliated with Seiko, the Japanese company sharing the same name. History Seiko Films was founded in 1981 by Robbie Tan. Its initial offering was ''Panlaban: Dos por Dos'', starring Rex Lapid and Bomber Moran and written and directed by Mike Relon Makiling. Since then, after the People Power Revolution, Seiko Films immediately became one of the major film production studios in the late 80s, alongside Lily Monteverde, Monteverde's Regal Entertainment, Regal Films and Vic Del Rosario's Viva Films. The film production is home to its homegrown stars, mostly Regal babies like Romnick Sarmenta, Sheryl Cruz, Rey "PJ" Abellana and Gretchen Barretto as well as talents inside Seiko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Privately Held Company
A privately held company (or simply a private company) is a company whose Stock, shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription or publicly negotiated in their respective listed markets. Instead, the Private equity, company's stock is offered, owned, traded or exchanged privately, also known as "over-the-counter (finance), over-the-counter". Related terms are unlisted organisation, unquoted company and private equity. Private companies are often less well-known than their public company, publicly traded counterparts but still have major importance in the world's economy. For example, in 2008, the 441 list of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue, largest private companies in the United States accounted for $1.8 trillion in revenues and employed 6.2 million people, according to ''Forbes''. In general, all companies that are not owned by the government are classified as private enterprises. This definition encompasses both publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Veneracion
Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino actor and singer. Career His career started in 1982 as first appeared in RPN 9's show, ''Joey and Son''. in 1986, Veneracion joined GMA Network's '' That's Entertainment'', hosted by German Moreno. Throughout the 1990s, he starred in several action films. Veneracion's first drama appearance is ''Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' since 2001. He later transferred to ABS-CBN in 2003, and had his first main role in '' Darating ang Umaga''. In 2004, Veneracion returned to GMA Network and appeared in several shows. He once again moved to ABS-CBN in 2007, and returned to GMA Network in 2008. He also appeared in two shows of Robin Padilla, '' Joaquin Bordado'' and '' Totoy Bato''. Veneracion transferred from GMA Network to ABS-CBN in 2011. He popularly appeared in the remake of 2000 drama, '' Pangako Sa' Yo'', starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla as Eduardo Buenavista in 2015. He appeared in the film directed by Ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardo Versoza
Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for ''The Manila Times'', Polintan's film career began in 1988, when his mentor Carlo Finioni cast him in the drama film '' Hamunin ang Bukas''. Early in his career, he used the screen name "Niño Espedilla" and appeared in films such as ''Sabik sa Halik'', ''Machete II'', ''Halimuyak ng Babae'', and ''Kirot''. He later starred in action movies, including roles in ''Cesar Climaco'', ''Mison'', and ''Ka Hector''. Versoza portrayed historical figures in films such as ''José Rizal'' (1998)'','' in which he played Andres Bonifacio, and '' Sisa'', where he portrayed Jose Rizal / Pepe. His television credits include roles such as Domingo in '' Mula sa Puso'', Camilo San Carlos in ''It Might Be You'', and Apo Abukay '' Sugo''. Versoza has also made guest appearances on various shows on ABS-CBN and the GMA Networ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosanna Roces
Jennifer Adriano Arias (born May 24, 1972), better known by her stage names Rosanna Roces and Osang, is a Filipino actress and comedian. Career Roces was a contract star of Seiko Films from 1994 to 1996, introduced initially as "Ana Maceda". After her years with Seiko, she appeared in the film '' Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin'' by Reyna Films, which paved the way for her transition to "serious acting". Roces ventured into hosting by serving as a replacement for Dawn Zulueta on GMA Network's '' Startalk''. Roces hosted the show until 2004, after a misunderstanding between her and her manager-friend Lolit Solis. She left GMA Network for ABS-CBN. Roces also acted on TV, appearing in shows such as '' 1 for 3'' with Vic Sotto and Charlene Gonzales from 1997 to 2001 and '' Daboy en Da Girl'' with Rudy Fernandez from 2002 to 2003. She was also part of ABS-CBN's '' Sineserye Presents: Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?'' as Patria and appeared in the soap opera '' Ysabella'' as Rosario a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DZRH
DZRH (666 AM) is a radio station owned and operated by MBC Media Group. The station’s studios are in the MMG Building, Star City, V. Sotto Street, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay with transmitter along I. Marcelo Street, Brgy. Malanday, Valenzuela. The station broadcasts nationwide via relay stations across the Philippines. Established on July 15, 1939, DZRH is the oldest privately owned radio station, and the second-oldest radio station in the Philippines after state-owned DZRB. History Early years: The Heacock era DZRH began operations as KZRH (''Voice of the Philippines'') on July 15, 1939, at 6:00 a.m., from the top of the H.E. Heacock Building in Escolta, Manila, with Hal Bowie as its first announcer. It had been established by American businessman Samuel "Sam" Gaches, president of ''H. E. Heacock Company'', one of the largest department store chains in the Pacific region. Aside from Gaches, an all-American staff was also led by Bertrand "Bert" Sile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamashita's Gold
Yamashita's gold, also referred to as the Yamashita treasure, is the name given to the alleged war loot stolen in Southeast Asia by Imperial Japanese forces during World War II and supposedly hidden in caves, tunnels, or underground complexes in different cities in the Philippines. It was named after the Japanese general Tomoyuki Yamashita, dubbed as "The Tiger of Malaya", who conquered Malaya within 70 days from the British. Though there are accounts that claim the treasure remains hidden in the Philippines and have lured treasure hunters from around the world for over 50 years, its existence has been dismissed by most experts.''Asian Pacific Post'', "Searching for the lost treasure of Yamashita" (Wednesday, August 24, 2005) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Standard
The ''Manila Standard'' is a broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines which, as of 2017, is owned by the Romualdez family. The Romualdezes, through incumbent speaker of the House Martin Romualdez, also own Journal Publications, Inc., the owner of tabloid papers '' People's Journal'' and ''People's Tonight''. Initially established as the ''Manila Standard'' in 1987, it merged with another newspaper, ''Today'', on March 6, 2005, and became the ''Manila Standard Today'' (MST). In 2015, the newspaper renamed itself as ''The Standard'' (temporarily ''The New Standard''), before reverting to its original name in 2016. History The ''Manila Standard'' was founded on February 11, 1987. The offices were then located at the bustling Ayala Avenue in the Makati CBD. In 1989, the group of Andres Soriano III bought out the Elizalde group and renamed the company Kagitingan Publications and relocated the offices in the Port Area, Manila. In June 1991, the group of businessman Alfonso Yuch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), GMA Network Inc.. The network is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter facilities, Tower of Power (transmitter), Tower of Power, are located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City, with regional stations and offices strategically located in over twelve major cities across the country including Dagupan, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu and Davao City, Davao. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo; the branding was introduced on October 27, 2002 during an episode of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manila Bulletin
The ''Manila Bulletin'' () (also known as the ''Bulletin'' and previously known as the ''Manila Daily Bulletin'' from 1906 to September 23, 1972, and the ''Bulletin Today'' from November 22, 1972, to March 10, 1986) is the Philippines' largest English language broadsheet newspaper by circulation. Founded in 1900, it is the second-oldest extant newspaper published in the Philippines and the second-oldest extant English newspaper in the Far East. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan. According to a survey done by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Manila Bulletin is considered "one of the most trusted news organizations"; placing 2nd with 66% of Filipinos trusting the organization. History ''Manila Bulletin'' was founded on February 2, 1900 by Carlson Taylor as a shipping journal. In 1957, the newspaper was acquired by Swiss expatriate Hans Menzi. From 1938 to his death in 2002, Jose Guevara wrote a column of p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive
''Hiwaga sa Balete Drive'' () is a 1988 Filipino horror anthology film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo A. Reyes from a story and screenplay they co-written with Jose Javier Reyes, Orlando R. Nadres, Jake Cocadiz, and Rene Mariano. The film is based on the haunting legends on Balete Drive. Plot The film is divided into two stories: ''Ang Babae sa Balete Drive'' and ''Ikatlong Mata''. ;Ang Babae sa Balete Drive The couple Dennis (Jestoni Alarcon) and Sandy (Rita Avila) meet Margarita, who haunts a house along Balete Drive. Margarita plans to steal Dennis for her to continue her marriage to her late husband. ;Ikatlong Mata Jonathan (Ian Veneracion) meets an accident, resulting in his third eye opened. He eventually becomes a witness to various crimes through his third eye, including the ones committed by his uncle Paul (Joel Torre). Cast *Rene Mariano as Narrator ;Ang Babae sa Balete Drive * Jestoni Alarcon as Dennis * Rita Avila as Sandy * Isabel Quiait as Anghel * Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huwag Mong Buhayin Ang Bangkay
''Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay'' () is a 1987 Philippine horror film written and directed by . The film stars Jestoni Alarcon, Ricky Davao and Charito Solis. It was one of the entries in the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival. Cast *Charito Solis as Aurora *Ricky Davao as Gabriel **Robert Ortega as Young Gabriel * Jestoni Alarcon as Robertito **Josemari Gonzales Jr. as Young Robertito *Rita Avila as Julie *Romnick Sarmenta as Boyet *Jennifer Sevilla as Gigi *Pinky Suarez as Helen * Jojo Alejar as Jessie *Ruben Rustia as Lucio *Eddie Infante as Father Augusto *Alma Lerma as Helen's Mother *Ernie David as Dagul *Turko Cervantes as Lucio's Disciple *Luis Benedicto as Helen's Father *Celia Guevarra as Puring *Idda Yaneza as Helen's Friend *Pong Pong as Peter *Nonong de Andres as Lucio's Disciple Production Ace Vergel Ace York Caesar Asturias Aguilar (November 20, 1954 – December 15, 2007), better known by his stage name Ace Vergel, was a Filipino actor dubbed "The Original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Vega
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo (21 May 1968 – 6 May 1985), better known by her stage name Julie Vega (), was a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the peak of her career at age 16.Skipojack (October 30, 2004). . Sun.Star Davao. Archived frothe originalon November 18, 2004. Retrieved October 20, 2012. She won two FAMAS Awards for Best Child Actress during her brief showbiz career. Early life and family Julie Vega was born as Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo on 21 May 1968 at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERRMMC) in Quezon City, Philippines to a practicing Roman Catholic family '' Maalaala Mo Kaya: Unan''. Aired over ABS-CBN on October 2, 2003. and was the youngest and only daughter of six children of dentists Julio Postigo (1931–1991) from Zamboanga del Sur and Perla Apostol (1932–2023) from Iligan City. Her family nicknamed her Darling and Tata, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
