Die Hard Vilmanians Magazine

Posted on February 25, 2012 by @ffv Standard

Die Hard Vilmanians Magazine is an entertainment comics magazine published by ACR Publications. Its maiden issue came out in 1971 with Angel C. Reyes as Managing Editor and Phil. Ver. Posadas as Editor. The title of the magazine was named after Vilma Santos’ die hard fans or followers. – Komiklopedia (READ MORE).

“…True enough, they were most enthusiastic but kind of controlled with their adulation when Ate Vi came with her Girl Friday Aida Fandialan in tow. Anyway, when the famed actress had the chance to talk with her adoring fans, she was most nostalgic as she went down memory lane of her memorable encounters with them. According to her, she had this fan who would come almost on a daily basis at her governor’s office in Batangas and never complained even if Ate Vi could not attend to her or keep her entertained. The actress-politician also cited this aging fan who’d carry blown-up photos of the Star for All Season with all the dedication in the world during her VIP days, content to see her idol perform. She also expressed being truly touched by the filial devotion of this fan who was with her almost from the very beginning of her illustrious showbiz career and was just staying with her family in a modest rented apartment in La Loma. The mere fact that he got along famously with her late dad was something that Ate Vi would always remember with fondness. “And I’m glad that he’s still with me today!” she says apparently overwhelmed by a myriad of emotions. Ate Vi also remembered a fan who was already in her early 80s and yet she never failed to come whenever she asked her to. At this point, Ate Vi also singled out a fan who has remained unattached and never gotten married, but has religiously brought her kakanins from Biñan, Laguna. Indeed, the Star for All Seasons is obviously equipped with an elephantine memory who never forgets any good deed done or kindness she’s been most generously showered with…” – Peter Ledesma (READ MORE)

Becoming Gloria Romero “Vilma Santos’ loyal fans were so happy about her latest acting award at the Urian awards (for her performance in “Dekada ’70”) that they turned out in full force at her “reunion” celebration at Bakahan at Manukan on P Guevarra st. in San Juan. Movie scribes with a soft spot in their hearts for Vi also showed up, making the evening a riotous success. In the midst fo all the fun and frolic, Vilma was able to sit with us for a spell, and breathlessly brought us up to date on what’s been happening to her these past months, as well as gave us a peek into her future prospects. First off, she’s appreciative of the trophies that she’s gotten for her intense but controlled performance in “Dekada ’70,” for which she swept the competition…In the past, she used to think of retiring from the big and small screens, to concentrate on public service and urban management. Now, however, she’s sure that she’ll continue to act “until I become a gransmother – Gloria Romero.” This is a welcome development on the local film scene, which is notorious for its fetish for youth, and its bias against age and experience. With Gloria and now Vilma showing the way, our moviegoers can be educated to value veteran talents over callow starlets, so performances on the big screen can mature and deepenn through time. The future? Vilma wants to make one film a yar, and is looking for challenging plots and characters. In politics, Vilma debunks rumors that she’s going to run for senator next year. In fact, she refuses to think of politics at all, preferring instead to concentrate on her work as mayor of Lipa City. But, if voters there want her to run for another term, Our sense is that they won’t have a hard time persuading her…” – Nestor U. Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 31, 2003 (READ MORE)

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Filmography: Charot (1984)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by @ffv Standard

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Basic Info: Director: Leonardo Pascual; Cast: Roderick Paulate, Shyr Valdez, Panchito, Bomber Moran, Tatlong Itlog, Rodolfo ‘Boy’ Garcia, Rez Cortez, Vilma Santos, Ike Lozada, Mario Escudero, Robert Talby, Val Iglesias, Alex Bolado, Fred Moro, Pong Pong, Ding Arraza; Producer: Jose M. Razon; Original Music: Rey Ramos; Cinematography: Apolinario Cuenco, Armando Dulag; Film Editing: Pat Ramos

Plot Summary: No Available Data

Accomplishment: One of early successful gay roles for Paulate.

Film Review: “…As far as he can recall, his first gay outing was in the critically acclaimed High School Circa ’65. “Doon naman, I was nominated for Best Supporting Actor considering na 15 or 16 pa lang ako noon. I was the comic relief of the movie.” Bibeth Orteza, who played a teacher in High School Circa ’65, created a gay character for him in the sitcom “Tepok Bunot.” “Nag-hit ‘yon,” says Roderick. Then a producer gave him the lead role in Charot, a movie inspired by Dustin Hoffman’s gender-bending performance in Tootsie. Before Roderick knew it, other offers to do gay roles started coming his way, with one of them from a very persuasive line producer-actress. “After Charot, ayoko munang tanggapin ang mga gay-gay roles,” he says. “But it was Charo Santos who convinced me to do a gay movie where I would be paired with Maricel (Soriano).” The project was Regal Films’ Inday, Inday sa Balitaw which ended up being a huge success. “The rest is history!” Roderick exclaims. “Yun na! Sunud-sunud na sa box-office…” READ MORE

Maricel Soriano on Roderick Paulate: – “…Tinatrato niya akong tao. Pag galit ako, nagmumura ako, nagtatapon ako ng kung anumang bagay. Pinababayaaan lang niya ako. Pagnailabas ko na ang galit ko, ayun, kinakausap niya ako, sinasabi na niya sa akin ang mga mali ko. Ako naman, nakikinig na lang sa kanya. Mabait si Dick. Hindi ka niya pababayaan. We’re parang soulmates. Mas Mahalaga pa sa friendship ang relationship namin ni Roderick…” – Manila Standard, Mar 2, 1987 (READ MORE)

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Awards and Recognitions in Socio-Civic/Public Service

Posted on February 19, 2012 by @ffv Standard

Awards and Recognitions in Socio-Civic/Public Service
1975	Local Government of Nueva Ecija	Most Oustanding Nueva Ecijana
1992	Quezon City Jaycees	TOYA – Ten Young Acievers Award
1994	(Citation Needed)	Parangal ng Bayan Award
1997	Dove Foundation	Celebrity Mother of Gintong Ina Award
1998	City of Manila	Most Oustanding Manileno
2000	Boy Scout of the Philippines	Best Over-All Local Council Performance
2000	AKAP	Outstanding mayor in Region IV
2000	Civil Service Commission	Outstanding City Mayor
2000	GMMSF	Recognition Award in Government Service
2001	Dept. of Health	Outstanding Local Executive
2002	Presidential Award	The Cleanest & Greenest Local Gov’t
2002	Ten Outstanding Young Achievers	Young Achievers Awardee
2003	Mary Kay Philippines	Woman With a Heart
2003	Pulse Asia, inc.	Most admired Filipino Men & Women – #6
2004	BizNewsAsia Magazine	Power 100: Most Powerful Filipino #86
2005	Gawad Suri Award	Exemplary Public Servant
2005	Government of Jersey City, NJ, USA	Honorary Key to the city of Jersey City (USA)
2005	International Association of Pediatric Dentistry	Exemplary Public Servant
2005	Bright Smiles Bright Futures (Australia)	Bright Smiles Bright Futures Award
2005	UP College of Public Health Alumni Society	Honorary Member
2005	Pamilyang Pilipino Organization Inc (Ateneo)	Huwarang Pilipino Award
2005	Regional Sandugo	Outstanding Mayor Hall of Fame
2005	Lipa City Public College (Batangas, Phils)	Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa
2006	Unlad Pilipinas Award	Unlad Pilipinas Award
2006	Survey among Filipino students	Ranked No. 1 – Positive Youth Role Model
2006	Dept. of Social Welfare & Development	Outstanding City Mayor
2006	National Association of Dental Trade Inc.	Gawad Munting Ngiti Awardee
2007	People Asia Magazine	People of the Year
2007	BAYI	Exemplary Women
2007	The National Voluntary Blood Services	Outstanding Local Government Executive
2008	FAMAS	Exemplary Award
2009	University of North Eastern Philippines (Iriga)	Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa
2009	Malacanang Palace	One of the “Culture Friendly” LGUs
2009	PEMSEA	Recognition of Local Government
2010	Reader’s Digest Asia	Most Trusted Filipino in Survey – #17
2010	NCCT and the Department of Education	Lifetime Achievement Award
2010	Gawad Suri	Exemplary Award
2011	Go Negosyo, Babae Kapuso Ka ng Bayan	Starpreneur Awardee

Source: Awards and Recognitions in Socio-Civic/Public Service

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Fashionista!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by @ffv Standard

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With a 52nd birthday on the horizon, Ms. Vilma Santos is hotter than ever. The ICON, whose sophisticated-chic- style inspired the many Filipinas around the world. Any way you consider it, Mayor Vi looks simply great. And not just in that cliché’s left-handed-compliment way of “great—for her age.” For most us, the fountain of youth is a kind of holy water. And Ate Vi, the best example of a woman who is fabulous at any age. For Mayor Vi, happiness means kinetics of both body and mind. No amount of living and learning has closed off her youthful curiosity or positive outlook. “I’m so blessed and I can’t ask for more and I’m a very happy person,” she admits. “But that’s because I choose to be happy. You know, we get down, but then we get right back up. And marami tayong pinagdaan ganyan.” Ate Vi, who turns 52 this November, continues. “They say getting old isn’t for the weak of heart, and it’s true. It’s tough. You have to deal with it, You have to live your life as if each day is the greatest day. I put things in perspective. Where is a bad mood or depressed going to get you? It will slow you down, make you miserable and less attractive, way less attractive. I’m so busy with work as Mayor, a mother and an actress. Believe me it’s no joke, I don’t know how I juggle my time but I give credit to all the people behind me. I cannot do it alone and I’m so lucky to have them. Heaven ang feeling ko dahil I know they do their best so they can be proud of me.” Ate Vi added. Sure, she exercise and do Tae-bo — but if she’s too busy, “I won’t obsess, There’s a difference between paying attention and paying too much attention,” she says. “Just think what you eat and what’s going on inside, but don’t obsess.” Unlike many other celebrities. Ate Vi doesn’t considered plastic surgery to be the first age-defying option. Woman can have all the facelifts they want, but the reality is their inside is still what their insides are. “I’m just so scared that something will not be done right when I do cosmetic surgery. People telling me to do this, sabi ko, no- not yet the time. I’m still happy and confident of myself. Believe me, the other reason why I don’t consider it is – mamaya pagtapos ng operation “kirat” na ang isang mata ko…ayyy!” And then she giggles. She confesses her lifestyle has changed a lot since she became mayor in 1998.

Aside from having to travel frequently to Lipa, Batangas, from her home in Green Meadows, Quezon City, every weekend, Vilma says she had to have a complete wardrobe makeover. “I now wear more formal clothes,” she says. “I’m the mayor of this city, I have to look like one. “As an actress, I was used to wearing jeans, shirts and jackets,” says Vilma. She now has several dozens of barong Tagalog and corporate suits, but most of them are at the Recto home in Manila. I wear size 6 for shoes and it must be very comfortable for I’m always on the go. I love Prada and Ferragamo bags, I collect them all. I collect perfume bottles and sunglasses. I love wearing shades. I experiment with different frames and styles . What did not change, she says, is her penchant for handkerchiefs and scarves, a Vilma Santos trademark. “I never leave home without them,” she admits. “Kaya nga ako nabansagang si Panyo. I don’t feel complete without a hankie or a scarf.” Vilma has always carried herself with and individual sense of style that reflects her outlook on life and lets her personality come through. Her look is not dictated by fashion or trends. She’s hip, she’s alive, and she loves glamour and clothes. Her youthfulness, her body language, and infectious sweet smile – she’s ageless.

Written by Alan Trambulo Published in V magazine Issue no. 2, 2005 (Vilma Santos Retro-folio: Beauty, Fashion, and Movie ICON)

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Ang Makulay na Buhay-Pag-ibig ni Rosa Vilma Santos (Repost)

Posted on February 13, 2012 by @ffv Standard

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Makulay ding masasabi ang kabanatang may kinalaman sa buhay-pag-ibig ng ating hinahangaang at iniidolong aktres na si Rosa Vilma Santos. Bukod sa kanyang record bilang the greatest actress of all times and the reigning movie queen of the local cinema ay naitala rin ang kasaysayan ng kanyang pag-ibig. In her early stage of her career, ang dalagang si Vilma Santos ang most desired at most desirable actress, at ang record niyang ‘yon ang nangingibabaw in an industry which feeds on gossip and intrigue. Truly, the star for all seasons and reasons has the longest line of suitors and admirers, barring none. In and out of showbiz, Ate Vi would easily be the most desired star of them all. And to think that she’s not the typical sex symbol of our parochial mold. In matters of the heart, Ate Vi had many romantic interludes with these interesting men in and out of showbiz world. Considers the names that the rumor mill has linked to her: Edgar Mortiz, Eddie Peregrina, Jay Ilagan, Jojit Paredes, Ronnie Henares, Erik Espina, Bongbong Marcos, Dave Brodette, Junior, FPJ, Meng Fei, Dolphy, Jimmy Morato, Rollie Quizon, Bembol Roco, Eugene Torre, Boyet de Leon, Mark Gil, Zaldy Zshornack, Jun Arestorenas, Eddie Rodriguez, Ricky Belmonte, Romeo Vasquez, Mat Ranillo, Joey Stevens, Lito Lapid, Glenn Capacio, Paul Alvarez, Alvin Patrimonio, Dante Silverio, Edu Manzano, Philip Salvador, Miguel Rodriguez, Ronnie Ricketts, Aga Muhlach, Eric Quizon, Gabby Concepcion, Nonoy Zuniga, Jolly Benitez, and Senator Ralph Recto. Her lovelife is one of the movielands’ most colorful and also the stormiest. Like the other actresses who fell in love and fell out of love, Ate Vi has had her share of sad valentines. But while she loved, she loved to the fullest and gave her all. And when she got separated from her first husband, Edu Manzano, she did not linger on the broken pieces of a love affair turned sour.

There was no bitterness or rancour. After all, that bond gave her a son, Luis Manzano. Maraming makukulay na episodes sa buhay-pag-ibig ni Ate Vi. Merong totoo, meron namang nanatiling tsismis lang. Sa pagpapakasal niya kay Senator Ralph Recto ay naipinid na ang chapters na ito sa lovelife ng actress-politician. Mahirap ang maging Vilma Santos.Isa kang “Star for All Seasons”, libu-libo ang mga tagahanga, sinasamba at iniidolo. Napakahirap humanap ng Mr. Right Man na aangkop sa pagiging Vilma Santos niya sa loob at labas ng daigdig ng pelikula. Her being number one star-actress poses a different problem to suitors of lesser means. Of the sundry men that the rumor mill has identified with her, Ate Vi admits to having had real relationships with only five: Edgar Mortiz, her first boyfiend; Ronnie Henares, to whom she was engaged; Romeo Vasquez,her controversial beau; Edu Manzano, to whom she was married and eventually divorced; and Senator Ralph Recto, her longest affair, the only boyfiend she had after her first marriage broke-up and the father of her child, Ryan Christian.

Ate Vi learned different things in the seasons she spent with them. Si Edgar Mortiz ay isang bahagi ng puppy love ni Ate Vi. Itinuring na subok na matibay, subok na matatag ang kanilang tambalan.Mula nang magkatambal sa pelikula, nagkaroon din sila ng mga TV shows tulad ng “The Sensations” at “Edgar Loves Vilma”. Si Bobot ay ang first love ni Ate Vi. Tumagal din ang relasyon ng dalawa na umabot ng tatlong taon na mahigit. Akala nila ay panghabambuhay na ang kanilang relasyon but it suddenly ended on April 28, 1974. Sa kung anong tunay na dahilan ng kanilang break-up ay hindi naging malinaw. In fact, naging very close nga sila ni Edgar at pati ang kani-kanilang pamilya, to the point na angpatayo pa sila ng bahay na magkatabi lamang sa isang subarban subdivision. Dahil sa magkaibang estado nila, mas sikat si Ate Vi noon kaysa sa kanyang screen partner, at hindi pag-usad ng career ni Bobot ay nagbunga ng kanilang argumento. Siguro nga, isa sa mga dahilan ng kanilang paghihiwalay. Career move, ika nga. Even now that they lead separate lives, Vilma and Edgar have remained the best of friends.

Taong 1975, a year after she had ended her colorful involvement with Edgar, pumasok naman sa eksena ang elitistang singer na si Ronnie Henares. In a way, matagal nang magkakilala ang dalawa pero nagkaroon lang sila ng pagkakataong maging close nang mag-guest si Ronnie sa drama anthology ni Ate Vi ang “Dalambuhay ni Rosa Vilma”. Inamin naman ni Ate Vi sa mga interviews na si Ronnie ang siyang naging instrumento niya na matutong magsalita ng wastong English-bagay na hindi naman ikinahihiyang aminin ng aktres. He taught her how to pronounce English words. Malapit sa isa’t isa ang pamilya nilang dalawa. Muntik na rin silang lumagay sa tahimik pero hindi maiwasan ‘yung nagkaroon sila ng sigalot sa kanilang pagitan, at hindi na nga naisakatuparan pa ang planong humarap ng altar. Nangibabaw pa rin ang obligasyon ni Ate Vi sa kanyang pamilya at dedication sa career kaya eventually ay sa paghihiwalay rin nagtapos ang dapat sana’y makulay na episode sa kanyang buhay. Romeo Vasquez is an oddity in Vilma’s life. Hindi akalain ng lahat na ang isang notorious playboy and balikbayan actor would capture the heart of the then elusive Ate Vi.

Nagkaroon sila ng affair which lasted for more than a year. Kilala si Bobby sa pagiging bohemyo kaya naman walang kakilala si Ate Vi na bumoto sa aktor. Ate Vi was love struck at talagang na head-over heels in love. Nagsimula ang kanilang affair sa set ng kanilang pelikulang “Nag-aapoy na Damdamin”. True to this title, nagliyab silang dalawa at tunay ngang nag-apoy ang kanilang damdamin. May plano pa nga sila ni Bobby na magpakasal sa Europe. Talagang Ate Vi was ready to give up her life as an actress and would settle with the actor abroad. And with herb relationship with Bobby, nag-surface ang bagong Vilma Santos.Ate Vi realized that she cann’t sacrifice everything for love. Nagising siya sa katotohanan at nagkamali kung kaya nagdesisyon siyang kumalas sa bohemyong aktor. Nagkulay rosas noon ang mundo ni Ate Vi at ibinigay ng buong laya ang sarili’t pag-ibig sa isang Mr. Edu Manzano na kung saan nagbunga yun ng isang Lucky. Umusbong ang pagkakakilala nila ni Doods sa Cebu City, kung saan nagkasabay sila sa flight paluwas ng Maynila.Nag-shooting kasi noon si Ate Vi ng pelikulang “Yakapin Mo Ako Lalaking Matapang” at parang pinagtiyap ng panahon na magkrus ang kanilang landas. Ibang klase ang ginawang panunuyo ni Doods sa aktres.Naroon ang yayain nito si Ate Vi na kumain sa turo-turo.Nahulog ang loob ng aktres na siempre pa na humantong sa kanilang pagpapakasal. Bale sa abroad, sa Las Vegas naganap ang kanilang kasal. Hindi naging matagumpay ang kanilang pagsasama dahil na rin sa baon ng utang sa BIR nang panahong ‘yon. Akala ng lahat ay si Esu na ang Mr.Right Guy kay Ate Vi. Hindi pala.Ang isang masaya, makulay, masiglang simula’y sa paghihiwalay din nauwi. Mga tatlong taon lamang silang nagsama pero nanatiling mabuting magkaibigan sila.Sa Guam naaprubahan ang divorce nila on July 25, 1986 or thereabouts. Ang inaakala ni Ate Vi na mahihirapan niyang hanapin ang tamang lalaki sa kanyang buhay ay natagpuan sa katauhan ni Senator Ralph Recto. Despite a 10-year age gap, her marriage with Ralph has weathered all storms and is now into its 20 years. And it is still going strong.

Ang kay Edgar, kay Ronnie, kay Romeo, kay Edu- ay pawang mga kasaysayang puwede natin isapelikula. Dahil bahagi na lamang sila ng kahapong may tamis at pait sa gunita. Cute ang sa kanila ni Bobot. Masaya ang kay Ronnie. Maligaya ang kay Bobby. Makasaysayan ang kay Doods. Pero ang kay Senator Ralph Recto ay pinakamaigting na relasyong hinding-hindi malilimot ng isang Vilma Santos. One thing is most important at this time in Vilma’s life-her marriage with Senator Ralph Recto, ostensibly destined to be the most important in her life from now on. – Willie Fernandez, V magazine, 2005

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Vi and Kim in The Healing (NEWS UPDATE)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by @ffv Standard

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NEWS UPDATE

Doppelganger – “…Chiu, who will play a doppelganger in the movie, said it was indeed a wonderful experience to be working alongside Star For All Seasons Vilma Santos. “It’s a wonderful experience. Ang dami kong natutunan sa kanya as an actress and as a person. And kay Direk Chito (Roño) din, sobra akong nag-enjoy,” she said. While there were times when she felt intimidated by Santos, Chiu said the acclaimed actress always encouraged her to just focus on her role. “Sabi niya gawin mo dapat mong gawin sa isang eksena. Huwag mong sasayangin. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi na sayang ‘yung eksena,” she said. Chiu said working with Santos helped her grow as an actress. “Parang nag-grow yung acting ko. Madami akong natutunan in terms of work sa set,” she said…” – ABS-CB Nnews, Jun 20 2012 (READ MORE)

“…She is happy daw na as an actress, napagbigyan niya ang sarili na makatapos ng isang pelikula sa taong ito. Her last film was In My Life with son Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz released by Star Cinema nearly three years ago. Her new movie, D’Healing, is also for Star Cinema with Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen and Pokwang. Chito Roño directs…Pero hindi ko muna iniisip ang next movie ko after D’Healing. Kasi I want to focus on its release dahil it will coincide with the celebration of my 50th year in showbiz. “I assure the public na this movie is something new, ’di ko pa nagawa bilang aktres. Kaya sana, panoorin nila,” susog niya.” – Nel Alejandrino (READ MORE)

“Gov. Vilma Santos says Star Cinema wants to show her new movie “The Healing” on July 11. “But I told them that’s too soon,” she says at her launch as the endorser of Generics Pharmacy at Shangri-La Makati ballroom. “Aalis pa ako next week, pupunta kami ni Sen. Ralph at ni Ryan Christian sa Hawaii for a one-week vacation. Sabi ko, let’s meet when I come back. Gusto ko naman, mas mai-promote ‘yung movie kasi first time ko gumawa ng suspense thriller with Chito Roño and I’m so proud of it. Puro magagaling ang mga kasama ko like Janice de Belen, Kim Chiu, Pokwang. ‘Yun nga lang, gory ‘yung ibang death scenes dito so we’re worried na baka paghigpitan kami ng MTRCB. But Chito says ipaglalaban daw niya. The story is about doppelgangers.” After this, Star Cinema is offering another movie for her for the Metro Filmfest. “But I told them hindi ko na kaya talaga. They even want me to do a TV show in time for my 50th anniversary in showbiz in November but, I don’t know, siguro TV special na lang.” How about the indie film where she’ll play a Ma Barker character? “Adolf Alix gave me the script. Pinag-aaralan ko pa. Nothing is final…” – Mario Bautista (READ MORE)

“…Natapos na ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto ang Chito Roño movie niyang The Healing nu’ng Sabado. Bale 37 shooting days ang ginugol ng Star For All Seasons sa movie niya na bahagi ng selebrasyon niya ng kanyang Golden Year sa showbiz. Before dinner ay pack-up ang huling mga eksena kaya naman nagkaroon ng dinner kung saan nagkaroon din ng raffle para sa staff and crew. Dumating din sa kasiyahan ang mag-amang si Sen. Ralph Recto at anak na si Ryan Christian. Namigay rin ng black T shirts sa lahat kung saan naka-print sa harap ang “They survived The Healing in 37 days!” Kasama sa cast ng Star Cinema movie sina Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Pokwang at iba pa. After ng movie, isang malaking endorsement naman ang ilalabas ni Governor Vilma next month….” – Jun Nardo, Abante May 29 2012 (READ MORE)

“…Sa harapan ng black t-shirt na ipinamudmod ni Chito Roño ay nakasulat ang mga katagang “I Survive The Healing in 37 shooting days“. Naka-schedule na ipapalabas ang The Healing sa last week ng July…ayon sa sources, after The Healing ay wala nang kontrata si Ate Vi sa Star Cinema kaya malamang daw na tanggapin ng actress/ politician ang offer ni Mother Lily Monteverde and TV5. Naghihintay din si Chit Guerero para naman sa TV special ni Ate Vi bilang celebration ng 50th anniversary ng premyadong actress/ politician. May tatlong TV commercials and endorsements din naghihintay sa availability ni Gov. Vi.” – Jimi C. Escala (READ MORE)

SOMETHING NEW – “…The Star for all Seasons is slated to topbill The Healing with Kim Chiu. This drama-horror thriller will be directed by Chito Roño. The two actresses recently had the story conference for their movie, which will be shown during the latter part of the year. Governor Vilma told Showbiz News Ngayon that the movie: “has something to do with mga Pilipinong mahilig magpagamot sa mga healers. But at the end of the day, mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran pagdating sa…spiritual, doon iikot ang istorya. “I find this something new unang una sa story. First time akong gagawa nito plus the fact na I will be doing a movie with Kim Chiu. Definitely that is something very important. At this point in time, what is important is chemistry plus a good project, a good director.” For her part, Kim feels lucky to be given this chance to work with the Star for all Seasons. “Masaya ako and excited ako. Something new din for me to do a horror movie under Star Cinema and to work with Governor Vilma Santos.” The actress-politician then asked Kim to refer to her as Ate Vi and not Governor Vi. Kim laughed and exclaimed: Nahihiya ako!…” – PEP (READ MORE)

NA-STARSTRUCK – “…Personal na sumalubong sa kanya si Kim Chiu na makakatambal niya sa kanyang comeback movie matapos ang 2 taon. Sabi ni Chiu, “Nasa-starstruck pa ako. Teka lang, wala pa akong masabing word, nag-wave lang ako.” Sagot ni Santos, “Ang bago dito, kasama ko si Binondo Girl, excited ako ‘don.” Matatandaang unang nakita ni Vilma ang husay sa pag-arte ni Kim Chiu nang magpa-acting workshop siya noon para sa Star Magic talents. Ginampanan ni Kim ang award-winning role ni Vi bilang AIDS victim na si Dolzura Cortez. “Tingnan niyo po kung nasan si Kim ngayon, di ba? I am so proud of you,” sabi ni Santos. Nagpasalamat si Chiu rito. “Wow, thank you so much. Isang malaking karangalan siyempre ang makatrabaho ang isang Governor Vilma Santos. Sobrang thankful ako na pinagbigyan niya ‘tong chance na ‘to. Sobrang ang saya-saya.” Si Direktor Chito Roño mismo ang bumalangkas ng pagsasamahan nina Ate Vi at Kim Chiu, ang drama horror-thriller na The Healing…” – Mario Dumaual (READ MORE)

FAITH HEALER – “…The film, which is tentatively titledThe Healing, will revolve around the Filipino tradition of going to faith healers to treat their various ailments. The young actress said that she is also excited to work with her other co-stars in the said movie, like Janice De Belen. She added that she admires Janice for her acting in the teleserye Budoy. Parang idol ko na nga ngayon si Ms. Janice de Belen tapos kasama ko pa siya ngayon sa movie. So, yun, ang galing galing. Kim also shared some details about her character: Ang role ko dito, estudyante na may sakit. Lahat kami dito may sakit kaya lalapit kami sa faith healer. Exciting siya and kaabang-abang talaga ito. Kim added that she got a little scared herself when the plot was explained to her. Sobrang kakaibang horror film na parang kahit ako, habang nagkukuwento sila, natatakot na ako, bilang matatakutin akong tao. Acting alongside Vilma Santos is definitely a step-up for the young actress. When asked if she is expecting to win an award for it, Kim said that she will simply do her best and try not to think about it. Pressure? Hindi naman, basta relax lang and thankful ako na napasama ako sa pelikulang ito, she ended…” – Jamie Ortega (READ MORE)

Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (born April 19, 1990 in Tacloban), better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Chinese Filipino actress,singer and model. She lived in Cebu City before she went to Manila for Pinoy Big Brother. Chiu was the first winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition and is currently part of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic contract artists…Chiu started performing as a regular on ASAP XV in 2006. In 2011, Chiu will have a comeback in a primetime series via My Binondo Girl. This is her first television series without Anderson and instead she will three leading men namely, Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli, and Jolo Revilla. She is also slated to do a horror film with Vilma Santos. – Wikipedia (READ MORE)

“…The Healing. A Star Cinema horror film under the direction of Chito S. Roño starring Vilma Santos, Kim Chiu, Janice de Belen, Pokwang, Mark Gil, Martin del Rosario, Cris Villanueva, Daria Ramirez, Maria Isabel Lopez, Ces Quesada, Cogie Domingo, Angelu de Leon, Ryan Eigenmann, and Jomari Yllana with a tentative nationwide theatrical release of May 2012…” – Chris A. (READ MORE)

“Pero ang nakakatakot sa pelikula, yun palang tatay ni Vilma, kinukuha niya ang ‘life force’ ng lahat ng mga magiging pasyente nung healer”, dagdag na kuwento pa ni Mama maribel. “Kaya siya nabubuhay, kinukuha naman pala niya ang buhay o energy life force ng ibang mga tao, at yun ang mga magiging susunod na mga pasyente nung faith healer! Shocking, di ba? Naku, sorpresa ang role ko dito, ikatatakot ng lahat. At si Ate Vi, ngayon lang muli kami magkakasama sa isang pelikula. The last movie we made was Alyas Baby tsina during the late ’80′s pa yun!” At kilala naman ng lahat kung gaano kagaling si direk Chito Rono sa paggawa ng mga horror films, no? Isa sa paboritong horror film namin na ginawa ni direk Chtio ay yung remake ng clasic film na “Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara!” kung saan si Dawn Zulueta ang naging bida…” – Robert Manuguid Silverio (READ MORE)

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All About Milk

Posted on January 22, 2012 by @ffv Standard

one milk critic “IS Vilma aware that her victims are infants? She is a detriment to the nutrition of infants. Paid to promote Bear Brand, she continues to deceive mothers on the differences between this manufacturer’s milk of 30 years ago, to what Vilma now erroneously calls in her ads “milk.” Globally, when an adulterant is added to milk, it can no longer be called “milk.”…What Vilma calls milk has had its butterfat removed. Butterfat is milk’s most needed by infants. With its butterfat removed, and high-saturate palm oil added, Vilma is promoting milk that is legally no longer milk, not good enough for infants…Bear Brand sold good pure milk 30 years ago. Their technologists learned to remove the good expensive nutrients from pure milk, and replace it with adulterants like palm oil which is not good for infants or adults. Palm oil contains too much saturate which turns to cholesterol…There are products in the supermarkets not advertised to extremes, and do not deceive. I buy an Australian brand called “___” Milk Powder….” (Vilma’s adulterated milk)

when an adulterant is added to milk, it can no longer be called “milk” – Well, our milk critic is correct. When you adulterated a milk, its no longer “milk.” One question though, where was her proof? We did a brief digging and we cannot find anything via internet of any news, articles or research about Bear Brand substituting any adulterant to their powder milk. What we found was the actual ingredients in their product. Here is the link: Nutrient Disclosure infant formula. Here is the nutritional fact link. A newspaper article described Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink: “rich in calcium, which is important in building strong bones and teeth. It is recommended for children to be consistent in drinking milk as bone growth is at its highest during childhood up to the teenage years.” (Bear Brand helps address malnutrition problems)

butterfat removed and high-saturate palm oil added – Again our critic did NOT mentioned where is she getting this info. Our research though proves some contradiction in our critic’s assertions. First, some additives to powder milk, for example, vegetable oil, zinc, or iodine are not necessarily bad for infants consumption. Second, butterfat milk are not as prestine as what our critics’ arguments, for instance, a pure cow’s milk with butterfat may be hard for an infants to digest. About saturated fat in milk, first, raw milk already contained saturated fats and secondly, not all saturated fats are bad or “cholesterolemic.”.

she is paid to push/deceive mother on children’s milk consumption, lack knowledge on “milk terminology” – Once again, no proof. We discovered something though, the company who sells this product, Nestle, made an effort to inform the public about one of their product. They clearly indicated in BOLD letters that: “Bear Brand Evaporated Milk_375ml contains only 1/4 the fat of cream. is “NOT SUITABLE AS A COMPLETE MILK FOOD FOR INFANTS.” Clearly, this is not the kind of company who would deceive their customers. Which can be also said to their endorser, Vilma Santos Recto. I mean would a seasoned politician gamble her reputation for a defected product? She may not look like your typical politician but she is well informed and connected. Not the type who would gamble their names since she did this endorsement back in 2008 before her reelection bid in 2010. Lastly, with all these righteous “for the sake of our children” arguments, our milk critic ended her article by endorsing an Australian milk product which in our opinion was quite hypocritical. Clearly, this is another propaganda news.

helps to address local micronutrient deficiencies – “…Bear Brand launched a powdered milk in 2009 that helps to address local micronutrient deficiencies through iron, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C fortification. Additionally, it is the only brand in the Philippines with added vitamin C and zinc, both of which are required for normal function of the immune system. The milk is offered in an affordable price (equivalent to CHF 0.20) and is widely available in traditional neighbourhood stores…” (Fortified Milk Powder)

advocacy – “We want to remind mothers to bring back the habit of drinking milk. The health of our children is most important and should be our priority,” Santos-Recto said…“For years we’ve been touching the lives of so many, and we’re happy that our advocacy has become an extra arm for all parents whose dream is to give their children a better future, and for all schoolchildren who deserve a better life,” said Eugene David, business executive manager for dairy health and nutrition solutions for Nestlé Philippines. This year the Laki sa Gatas advocacy team is eyeing several more provinces for its series of nutrition lectures and activities like Bataan, Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya and Zamboanga. It aims to cover more than 700,000 students and more than 400,000 parents…” (Nestlé pushes 2 glasses of milk daily for school kids)

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News Articles Links (2011)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by @ffv Standard

Governor Vilma Santos on the relationship of her son Luis Manzano with Jennylyn Marcado: “Huwag nating pangunahan na baka ikakasal na ‘yan o magbubuntis…let them enjoy the relationship.” – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Dec 10, 2011 – Naroon si Luis bilang host kasama si Ruffa Gutierrez, samantalang si Jennylyn naman, kasama sina Ogie Alcasid, Jean Garcia, at ilan pang celebrities ay mga judges naman para sa kompetisyon. Hindi maitago ang sweetness sa isa’t isa nina Luis at Jennylyn kahit pa alam nilang ang daming taong nakamasid sa kanilang dalawa nang gabing iyon. At mukha namang masaya si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos para sa kanyang anak na si Luis at girlfriend nga nito na si Jennylyn. READ MORE

Risk-taking keeps Vilma Santos on her toes – By: Rito P. Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dec 10, 2011 | – There are good reasons why Vilma Santos is Tinseltown’s Star for All Seasons. Her prodigious stint as Batangas’ first female governor may no longer allow her to act for the cameras as often as she used to — but, Ate Vi’s occasional forays into acting still draw crowds, impress critics and win awards, as was the case with 2009’s “In My Life.” So, we expect nothing less from Chito Roño’s upcoming chiller, “The Healing,” the actress’ first movie with Kim Chiu. READ MORE

Vilma introduces Jennylyn as son’s GF – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Dec 08, 2011 – Star for All Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos formally introduced the girlfriend of her son, Luis Manzano, to the people of Batangas on Wednesday. For the first time, Santos publicly acknowledged actress Jennylyn Mercado as her son’s girlfriend during the commemoration of Batangas’ founding anniversary held at the town of Calaca. READ MORE

Batangas Ala Eh! Festival Opens at Calaca – By Rowena M. Diocton, Asia Journal, Dec 4, 2011 – “This year, we are bringing Ala Eh! Festival to the Municipality of Calaca (District 1) because we want to let more Batangueños to get involved in the fiesta atmosphere through the many activities that will fill everyone’s interests,” says Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE

Season’s most inspiring series wraps up its storytelling – By Nestor U. Torre, Inquirere, Nov 30, 2011 – After its 100 titular telecasting days, “100 Days To Heaven” finally wrapped up its storytelling with a big bang in terms of guest star value — no less than Susan Roces and Vilma Santos figured in its concluding episodes. READ MORE

Philippine Air Force tagged in foiled abduction of fisherfolk leader in Batangas – By Ina Alleco R. Silverio, Bulatlat, Nov 24, 2011 – “Governor Santos should step in and investigate this matter. As the highest-ranking local official, she has the political and moral obligation to protect her citizens against human rights violations as perpetrated by elements of the military,” Hicap said. He also said Santos should also take a stand against the implementation of Oplan Bayanihan in the region. READ MORE

Vilma Santos all praises for 100 Days – By The Philippine Star, Nov 22, 2011 – Aside from following the happenings in the lives of Madam Anna Manalastas (Coney Reyes/Xyriel Manabat) and daughter Sophia (Jodi Santamaria), viewers were hooked in the finale week to watch out for the guest appearance of some of the biggest Kapamilya stars which recently included Jake Cuenca as the young “Tagasundo,” Coco Martin as the young “Tagabantay” and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos as “Tagabantay.” READ MORE

What Ate Vi gave me on her birthday holiday – By: Raymund Isaac, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Nov 19, 2011 – I was excited to see a good friend of mine in Malaysia to celebrate her birthday with her family, and to celebrate Ate Aida’s birthday, too. The only time I have been to Malaysia was on a cruise via Star Cruises, passing through Penang. So finally a trip to see Kuala Lumpur and Genting became a reality. Even if I was spending only two nights with the Vilma Santos, I welcomed the chance, and the break from the stress of Manila. READ MORE

Xyriel flattered with Vilma Santos’ praise – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Nov 19, 2011 – Child actress Xyriel Manabat said she feels flattered to know that she was able to impress the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos with her acting prowess. In an interview aired on “Bandila” on Friday, Manabat said, “Masaya po ako, kasi po meron po akong kasi meron po akong, meron pong isang sobrang galing na artista na nagkakagusto sa akin.” READ MORE

Vilma Santos performs in ‘100 Days to Heaven’ finale – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Nov 15, 2011 – Star for all Seasons and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos is set to play an important role in the grand finale of the ABS-CBN television series “100 Days to Heaven.” Santos said she’s thrilled to be a part of the top-rated prime time television show. READ MORE

Guess what birthday gift Ralph gave to Vi – By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Nov 15, 2011 – Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos took a two-week leave from work to spend her 58th birthday with family (husband, Sen. Ralph Recto, and son Ryan Christian; but minus Luis who was stuck at work) and friends, first in Phuket, Thailand (they skipped Bangkok which was threatened by the lingering floods), and then in Malaysia. READ MORE

Vilma Santos in a 1975 Produc AD – By Simon Santos, Video 48, Nov 07, 2011 – Vilma Santos in one of her early commercials endorsing Philips transistor radios in 1975. READ MORE

58 Lessons in Life: Let It Vi! – By Ricky Lo, The Philippine Star, November 06, 2011 – If I were to write the biography of Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, I would open it when she was around 14, a period when a girl is deemed too old for dolls but too young for guys. I was barely out of college then and Vilma was in her bobby socks stage. I fetched her and her mom, Milagros Santos (now into her mid-80s), from Torres Auto Supply on España St., Sampaloc, Manila, and we took a taxi to Manila Times office on Florentino St. in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Vilma was going to be featured on the cover of Variety, one of the then No. 1 broadsheet’s Sunday magazines, and I was tasked to do the cover story. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos on proposed signage on Taal Volcano: “To attract [tourists]—iyon ang intensyon. But again, na-misinterpret.” – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Oct 22, 2011 – Aware si Governor Vilma Santos sa maingay na kontrobersiya ngayon tungkol sa napabalitang plano niyang paglagay ng ga-higanteng signage na “Batangas” sa isang parte ng Taal Volcano na kasing-laki ng signage na “Hollywood” sa Los Angeles, California. READ MORE

Vilma Santos denies reports that she is not in favor of Jennylyn Mercado, rumored girlfriend of her son Luis Manzano – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Oct 22, 2011 – Katatapos lang mag-taping ni Vilma Santos bilang guest star sa top-rating primetime series ng ABS-CBN na 100 Days To Heaven nang dumating sa Kapitolyo ng Batangas kahapon ang PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at ilang pang movie press. READ MORE

Kim kinakabahan kina Vilma at Janice – By Boy Abunda, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Oct 22, 2011 – Sobrang excited na ni Kim Chiu ngayon sa horror movie na kanyang gagawin na ipalalabas sa susunod na taon. Tatlong taon na ang nakalilipas nang huling gumawa ang young actress ng pelikulang horror. READ MORE

‘Cavite has money but Batangas has beauty’ – By Jerome Balinton, Jocelyn R. Uy, Inquirer, Oct 22, 2011 – This ought to comfort beleaguered Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto: “Cavite has the money but Batangas has the beauty.” The remark was made on Friday by Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles in the course of defending Recto’s much-ridiculed idea of mounting a giant “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano as a way of claiming it and the lake surrounding it as the province’s own. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos on proposed Batangas signage on Taal Volcano: “It’s not final yet.” – By Jocelyn Jimenez, Oct 21, 2011 – Isang kontrobersiya ang kinakaharap ngayon ni Governor Vilma Santos matapos batikusin ng ilan ang suhestiyon niya na lagyan ng signage na “Batangas” ang Taal Volcano. READ MORE

Eruption of ridicule greets Batangas signage plan – By Bayani San Diego Jr., Jerome Balinton, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Oct 21, 2011 – It triggered an eruption of ridicule. A plan to erect giant letters on Taal Volcano Island similar to the iconic “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California, drew lava-hot criticism and Internet spoofs on Thursday, mostly directed at its proponent, the award-winning actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Hooray for Hollywood’ on Taal Volcano Island – By Jerome Balinton, Inquirer, Oct 20, 2011 – It was something only a movie star could have conceived. Why not put up a towering “Batangas” sign on Taal Volcano island similar to the “Hollywood” sign in Los Angeles, California? The provincial council approved on October 5 a resolution supporting the idea of Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the award-winning actress, to erect a hard-to-miss landmark and potential tourism draw, according to Vice Governor Mark Leviste II. READ MORE

Vilma not surprised with Luis’ interest in politics – By abs-cbnNEWS.com, Oct 20, 2011 – Batangas governor and actress Vilma Santos said she was not surprised when her son, host-actor Luis Manzano, expressed desire to run for public office in the future. READ MORE

Women left behind – By Norma Japitana, The Philippine Star, Oct 14, 2011 – THEN: July 14, 1989 — 22 years ago. Stars are finding it hard to have a public pose on very private feelings. This is the pain of public women whose men left them. First of all, there is the public hurt, the image cry and then, the very private hurt. READ MORE

No Other Woman stars receive bonus; Direk Ruel Bayani says Anne Curtis has the same spirit as Vilma Santos – By Allan Sancon, PEP, October 10, 2011 – Direk Ruel Bayani: “Because, I’m truly a Vilmanian. Isa akong Vilmarian, when I was an assistant director to Ishmael Bernal, sobra silang close ni Vi, sabi ko sa sarili ko, I would one day how I wish one day find my own Vilma, someone na muse mo. Kami ni Anne kasi magkaibigan, napakadali para sa ‘min mag-communicate. At sinabi ko sa kanya na ‘Anne, Vilma to, Vilma mode tayo!’ Hindi ko dine deny yun, dahil sobrang hanga kay Vilma na wish ko na ma-idirek si Vilma at Anne together in a movie. Pareho kasi sila ng spirit.” READ MORE

Vilma’s multi-faceted life on TV5’s Anggulo – The Philippine Star, October 05, 2011 – Vilma Santos-Recto shares the different facets of her life in tonight’s edition of Anggulo on TV5 and Aksyon TV. READ MORE

Vilma Santos back on the big screen – By Nickie Wang, Manila Standard, Sep 14, 2011 – Seasoned actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos lists show business as one of her least priority at the moment. She said that her being a public servant and a mother and a wife are undoubtedly her main concerns. Since most of her time is devoted to being the mother of some two million people of the first class province, it is difficult for her to insert a showbiz engagement in her already busy schedule. READ MORE

Romeo Vasquez: Lover, prankster & star – By Bibsy M. Carballo, The Philippine Star, Sep 11, 2011 – Vilma Santos was another known girlfriend with whom he shot nine pictures. Another one was Alona Alegre with whom he lived in Beverly Hills, California. However, he is best remembered not only for his ways with women but for being a nice person, a good friend, a prankster, a generous individual. And a super affectionate, malambing human being. READ MORE

Moms urged to bring back habit of letting children drink milk – By Karen Boncocan, Inquirer.net, Sep 10, 2011 – Moms, bring back the habit of making your children drink milk. This was the message Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto had for all mothers during a press conference Friday after visiting the latest school to be taught about proper nutrition: Bago Bantay Elementary School in Quezon City. READ MORE

Vilma Santos named one of the richest celebs in Philippine showbiz – By Jimi Escala, PEP, Sep, 05, 2011 – Noong September 1 ay ginanap ang Alay Lakad 2011 sa Batangas City. Ito ay pinangunahan siyempre ng governor ng Batangas na si Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE

Vilma Santos surprised and proud her son Luis Manzano is open to joining politics – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Sep 03, 2011 – Labis na ikinatuwa ni Governor Vilma Santos na maraming Batangueño ang nakiisa sa pinangunahan niyang Alay Lakad kahapon sa Batangas City. READ MORE

Luis Manzano on relationship with rumored girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado: “Lampas MU (mutual understanding) naman.” – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Sep 03, 2011 – Pagkagaling sa trabaho, kahit wala pang tulog ay dumiretso na si Luis Manzano sa Batangas City para makiisa sa Alay Lakad kahapon, September 1, na pinangunahan ng kanyang inang si Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Luis Manzano, sasabak nga ba sa pulitika? – GMANews.tv, Sep 03, 2011 – Malakas ang naging hiyawan ng mga tao nang ipakilala ang anak ni Batangas Gov Vilma Santos-Recto na si Luis Manzano, bilang susunod na alkalde ng Lipa City. READ MORE

Pacquiao donates P200K to Alay Lakad – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Sep 02, 2011 – Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao donated P200,000 to the cause of the provincial Alay Lakad, which aims to give financial assistance to out-of-school youths. READ MORE

Manny Pacquiao makes a hefty donation for Batangas out-of-school youth – By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, Manila Bulletin, Sep 02, 2011 – Superstar boxer and Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao becomes the Good Samaritan once again with his P200,000 donation for the out-of-school youth in Batangas. READ MORE

Gov Vilma Santos, may request kina Pacquiao, Jennylyn Mercado – GMANews.tv, Sep 02, 2011 – Very happy and thankful si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto sa suportang ibinigay ng “Pambasang Kamao” na si Rep. Manny Pacquiao sa taunang Alay-Lakad na ginawa sa naturang lalawigan. READ MORE

Pacquiao supports Vilma’s Alay-Lakad in Batangas – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Sep 02, 2011 – Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao showed his support for Star for All Seasons Batangas Governor Vilma Santos as he joined the annual “Alay-Lakad” in Batangas City on Friday morning. READ MORE

Direk Joey cites Vilma, Juday as ‘timeless’ stars – By Shiela Reyes, abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 30, 2011 – Veteran director Jose Javier Reyes has an idea on how one can be considered a “timeless” star. Speaking to ANC’s “View from the Top,” Reyes explained that having a mark in the entertainment scene does not only entail that one should have good looks. READ MORE

Sharon still hopes film with Vilma, Gabby will push through – By Jecelyn V. Macahndog, Manila Bulletin, Aug. 29, 2011 – While Vilma Santos’ supposed movie with Sharon Cuneta has been canceled (Vilma is doing another movie with Kim Chiu), a hopeful megastar still sees the project pushing through next year. READ MORE

A starlet who has no sense of gratitude – By Mario Bautista, Journal, Aug 26, 2011 – A recent ugly encounter we had with a minor starlet made us realize that one true mark of good breeding is the ability to say thank you. We’ve been writing about showbiz since 1976 and we’ve seen lots of stars come and go. READ MORE

Nora hopes to meet Vilma while taping series in Batangas – By Kaye Villagomez, Manila Bulletin, Aug 26, 2011 – Nora Aunor is literally in a closer position to meet Vilma Santos as the returning actress commits to taping duties for a TV5 serial in Taal, Batangas where the actress-politician is Governor. READ MORE

Gov. Vilma Santos’ next movie has her constituents’ thumbs up – By Alex Valentin Brosas, Manila Bulletin, Aug 24, 2011 – As before, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto sought the approval of her constituents before agreeing to do her forthcoming movie with Kim Chiu. READ MORE

Kim, Ate Vi excited over upcoming film – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 24, 2011 – After confirming that she will be doing a movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos said she is looking forward to working with young actress Kim Chiu. READ MORE

Nora magko-courtesy call kay Gov. Vi – By Lolit Solis, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Aug 23, 2011 – At dahil sa Batangas ang taping, may plano ang cast at production crew ng Sa Ngalan ng Ina na magbigay-pugay kay Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Vilma confirms film with Kim – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 22, 2011 – After much speculation if she will do another movie this year, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos has finally confirmed that she will topbill another Star Cinema project. READ MORE

Gov. Vi: I never called for a presscon – By Mario Bautista, Journal, Aug 16 2011 – GOV. Vilma Santos is being accused by some folks of feeling insecure with all the publicity the comebacking Nora Aunor is getting so she reportedly called for her own presscon in Batangas. Her confidante, Jun Nardo, says she never called for a presscon. READ MORE

Robin: No Catholic wedding with Mariel…a movie offer with Vilma – By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 15, 2011 – First, the breaking news: Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde confirmed to Funfare Update that she has a standing offer for Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos to star in a movie with Robin Padilla. READ MORE

Indie bug bites Ate Vi – By Bayani San Diego Jr., Philippine Daily Inquirer, Aug 14, 2011 – While admiring behind-the-scenes photographs of “Sister Stella L” displayed at Cesar Hernando’s recent exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, actress and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos told Regal producer Lily Monteverde that she missed the good old days of Philippine cinema. READ MORE

Nora, Vilma, gagawa ng remake ng mga sikat nilang pelikula – By Mario Dumaual, abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 12, 2011 – Excited na ibinunyag ni Vilma Santos na binubuo na ng ABS-CBN ang TV show nila ng anak na si Luis Manzano. Showbiz-politics daw ang tema nito at may kawanggawa pa. READ MORE

Vilma Santos is now ready to become a grandmom: “Basta tawagin lang ako ng Momsie, okey na. Huwag lang Lola!” – By Ruben Marasigan, PEP, Aug 12, 2011 – May mga nagsasabi na kaya raw pinagbubuti nang husto ni Batangas governor Vilma Santos ang kanyang pagiging public servant ngayon ay dahil may posibilidad na tahakin din niya ang landas patungong Malacañang Palace. Pero aniya, “‘Yong sa politics, hindi ko ito plinano. Maybe it was meant. READ MORE

PEP: Vilma Santos on Nora Aunor’s return: ‘Masaya ako, oo naman.’ – GMA News, Aug 11 2011 – Nilinaw ni Batangas governor Vilma Santos ang napabalitang siya ang first choice upang gumanap bilang Maria Agoncillo, ang second wife ni Emilio Aguinaldo, sa biopic na El Presidente. READ MORE

Vilma-Nora rivalry revived? – abs-cbnNEWS.com, Aug 10 2011 – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos is appealing to the public not to pit her against Superstar Nora Aunor, who just got back in the country last August 2 after being away for so many years. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Santos said she already left their showbiz rivalry in the past. Santos believes they are already mature enough not to be affected by such intrigues. READ MORE

Ronnie Henares: One of him – By Butch Francisco, The Philippine Star, Aug 09 2011 – Very few probably are aware that Ronnie was once a matinee idol in the music profession. He was the other half of the famous singing duo called The Two of Us. His partner was Jojit Paredes, the cousin of Jim Paredes, who was also a kilabot ng mga colegiala as part of the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, now better known as the APO. Ronnie and Jojit were schoolmates in La Salle grade school, while Jim and his then large group were from rival Ateneo. READ MORE

Guy has no qualms being second choice to Vi – By Ethel Ramos, Malaya, Aug 8 2011 – “Actually, Guy and Gov. Vi are both special choices for the role,” Gov. .E.R. said. “It has been my dream to do a movie project with them.” READ MORE

Who said what again? – By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 06, 2011 – “Kung hindi mo ako kayang mahalin bilang anak, irespeto mo na lang ako bilang tao.” Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Who said that again? READ MORE

25 Most Memorable Films – By Mario A. Hernando, The Philippine Star, July 27, 2011 – This is not a list of the best Filipino films ever made, though it could well be. Neither does it purport to be a comprehensive list. The 25 titles cited may be considered very good or outstanding, but more importantly, memorable — to this writer and all other viewers of local films who could still relish the memory of these fabulous works. READ MORE

Gracious ladies – By Lauren, Tempo, Jul 27, 2011 – But of course there are gracious ladies in showbiz. Four names right away come to mind, all of them movie queens coming from different decades. READ MORE

Photos that touch the heart – By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, July 26, 2011 – Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is the central figure in the exhibit and she found out only when she graced the opening, along with Regal Matriarch Mother Lily Monteverde and Cinemalaya festival director Nes Jardin. READ MORE

Field day in ‘shadow play’ – Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 21, 2011 – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and Regal producer Lily Monteverde attended the photo exhibit opening of production designer/filmmaker Cesar Hernando at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. READ MORE

Behind the scene photos of Philippine cinema’s greatest films – By Terence Krishna V. Lopez, Bulatlat, July 20, 2011 – Case in point, the colored portrait of Vilma Santos at the center of the gallery from the Maryo J. Delos Reyes classic Tagos ng Dugo (1987) is definitely eye-catching. Two other photos of Santos are featured in the exhibit, from the set of the critically-acclaimed political classic, Mike de Leon’s Sister Stella L. READ MORE

Mula Sa Mga Aninong Gumagalaw: Behind The Scenes 1971- 2001 – Arkivista, July 12, 2011 – Cesar Hernando’s Mula Sa Mga Aninong Gumagalaw: Behind The Scenes 1971-2001 collects snapshots taken by the artist over the course of three decades working in Philippine cinema. READ MORE

Batangas demolishes 388 fish cages – By Ferdie F. Castro, Manila Bulletin, June 24, 2011 – “Task Force Taal Lake,” created by Governor Vilma Santos Recto to mitigate fish kill incidents in the province, announced Friday having cleared the lake of 388 illegal fish cages. READ MORE

Gov. Vilma Santos, other Batangas officials allay fish kill scare – GMA News, June 21, 2011 – Batangas governor Vilma Santos-Recto on Tuesday led provincial officials in feasting on bangus (milkfish) and tilapia to send a strong message to the public that these kinds of fish are safe to consume despite recent incidents of fish kill in Taal Lake. READ MORE

Lessons learned from top screen icons – By Nestor U. Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, June 03, 2011 – In the course of our TV-film-theater career as director, scriptwriter and performer, we’ve had the great good fortune of having been able to work with or otherwise interact with some of the best and most colorful icons of stage and screen. READ MORE

Vi helps ‘fish kill’ affected areas – People’s Journal , June 02, 2011 – Governor Vilma Santos-Recto created a team to assist local government units affected by the fish kill in Taal Lake. READ MORE

Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos admits negotiating with TV5 for possible movie project – By Jimi Escala, PEP, May 27, 2011 – Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Batangas Governor Vilma Santos noong Miyerkules, May 25, sa Batangas, tinanong namin siya tungkol sa napabalitang offer sa kanya ng TV5 at magiging “Kapatid” na raw siya. Sa ngayon ay identified ang Star For All Seasons sa ABS-CBN, bagamat sa film arm lang nitong Star Cinema siya lumalabas. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos airs opinion on blossoming romance between son Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado – By Jimi Escala, PEP, May 26, 2011 – Matapos magsalita ang dalawa sa magkahiwalay na pagkakataon, marami naman ang naghihintay sa pahayag ng ina ni Luis—ang Star for All Seasons at Batangas governor na si Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Forced evacuation of Taal folks looms – By Efren Montano, Journal.com.ph, April 19, 2011 – MALACAÑANG yesterday poised mandatory or forced evacuation in the wake of a looming eruption at Taal Volcano even as Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto clarified that “Taal is safe” despite the alert status. READ MORE

Vilma lauds CENTEX – By Ferdinand F. Castro, Manila Bulletin, April 01, 2011 – “Strive hard, compete and never take your education for granted.” This was the challenge hurled by Batangas Governor Vilma Santos Recto to students of Ayala Foundation’s Center of Excellence (CENTEX) in Bauan, Batangas during their 10th Founding Anniversary celebration at the provincial auditorium, the other day. READ MORE

Batangas execs vow to erase classroom backlog – By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News, March 30, 2011 – Local executives of Batangas led by Governor Vilma Santos-Recto have partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) in erasing the shortage of classrooms in the province. Education Secretary Armin Luistro said Batangas lacks 510 classrooms and about 1,931 teachers out of the 152,000 classrooms and 103,000 teacher shortages nationwide. “While Batangas is not part of the list of priority areas, I thought of this partnership to make Batangas a zero-backlog province. I want the people to say ‘Dito sa Batangas, wala na kaming kakulangan, pinagtulungan na namin ito, kasama ng lahat ng sektor dito sa Batangas’. Sa larangan ng edukasyon, baka pwede na tayong magtulung-tulungan, wala ng pulitika,” he said. READ MORE

Health is no. 1 for Gov. Vi – Malaya, Mar 21, 2011 – AFTER nearly five decades during which she solidified her iconic status in the local entertainment world, Vilma Santos-Recto still managed to come into her own as a politician. She is now into her 13th year in politics, beginning with her victory as the first lady mayor of Lipa City and then the first lady governor of Batangas. READ MORE

ambush circulated clarified – Malaya, Mar 18, 2011- Over the weekend, rumors of Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto having been killed in an ambush circulated and caused panic among the much-loved actress’ fans and friends in showbiz. READ MORE

Luis Manzano clarifies “ambush” report about his mom Governor Vilma Santos – By Rose Garcia, PEP, March 14, 2011 – Noong Sabado, March 12, may kumalat na balitang na-ambush diumano si Batangas Governor at Star For All Season Vilma Santos-Recto habang lulan ng kanyang sasakyan. Ayon pa sa ilang Twitter messages ay nasa “delikadong kundisyon” pa raw ang actress-politician. READ MORE

Batangas governor Vilma Santos “auditions” for Pilipinas Got Talent – PEP, March 14, 2011 – During the first part of the March 12 episode of Pilipinas Got Talent, the judges were asked to watch the “audition” of a special guest. Hosts Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano personally introduced the performer from Southern Luzon. Luis even quipped, “She’s hoping to make it big in the industry.” READ MORE

Entreps awarded at women’s summit– By Angeli Sabillo, The POC, March 06, 2011 – Headed by Go Negosyo and the GMA Network, the three-day event started last Friday with the awarding of Filipina “STARpreneurs” for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), Large Enterprises and social entrepreneurs which included Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. READ MORE

Entertainment Central joins the big league– By Nickie Wang, The Manila Standard, March 03, 2011 – The script has already been refurbished and is written by Roy Iglesias. Seasoned director Tikoy Aguiluz will be at the helm. A possible entry to the MMFF this year, Estregan is wooing another governor, Vilma Santos to play the role of Maria Agoncillo, the president’s wife. READ MORE

Kris, Vi join hands for medical mission– By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, Manila Bulletin, February 26, 2011 – TV host-actress Kris Aquino continues her philanthropic efforts with her recent medical and dental mission project with Batangas governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Sharon in advertising imbroglio – By Joey Aquino, Journal Online, February 13, 2011 – In fact, they say it is in preparation for her movie with Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Batangas focuses on agri development – The Philippine Star, February 6, 2011 – The enhancement of agriculture is at the top of the list of priorities in a comprehensive plan for the development of Batangas province. The plan was drawn up during an Executive Legislative Agenda Alliance Building (ELA) cum Provincial Development Plans meeting attended by representatives from various national government bureaus and local chief executives in Batangas recently. READ MORE

‘Vilma to do suspense thriller movie with Cuneta’ – By Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnNEWS.com, February 1, 2011 – It seems that award-winning filmmakers Jeffrey Jeturian, Adolf Alix, Jr. and Armando Lao will have to give way to prizewinning senior film director Chito Roño. Roño will carry out a much delayed but largely anticipated project for Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Will Vilma be the next Kapatid? – By Ricardo F. Lo, PhilStar.com, January 28, 2011 – First to sign up was Dolphy, followed by Maricel Soriano (how come she’s very scarce these days?) and then by several other big stars from other networks, the latest being Aga Muhlach who is now officially a Kapatid, having already signed up with TV5 which hasn’t stopped hiring in its aggressive effort to beef up its stable of talents, luring them with fat talent fees. READ MORE

Chito’s ‘scare tactics’ – By Mario Bautista, PhilStar.com, January 28, 2011 – After the musical Emir and the horror-comedy Bulong, what do we expect from him next? I’m doing a suspense-thriller with Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Batangas Hosts Workshop On Crisis Management – Manila Bulletin, January 24, 2011 – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 4-A conducted Monday a seminar-workshop on Crisis Management Committee (CMC) at the Provincial Auditorium in the Batangas Capitol. READ MORE

Bigger New Products From PVB – By Remy Umerez, Journal Online, January 20, 2011 – WHENEVER we see Philippine Veterans Bank, we are reminded of Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and how her awesome presence at the opening of the PVB Lipa branch last year made the event special and unforgettable. READ MORE

Vilma Santos orders creation of Verde Island Passage protection team – By Abigail Kwok, INQUIRER.net, January 19, 2011 – To protect its coastal waters, the province of Batangas created a special team that will specifically guard its bay area against illegal fishing and other attacks on marine life in the Verde Island Passage. READ MORE

Child stars as success stories; kiddie party hosting as a career – By Nestor Cuartero, Manila Bulletin, January 17, 2011 – MOST SUCCESSFUL CHILD STAR: Our story the other day on child actors whose lives have gone haywire is, but of course, only one face of showbiz. There is another face, the one chronicling the success of some of these so-called child stars of once upon a time. READ MORE

Sexist remarks ride on proposal to hire women as bus drivers – By Nestor Cuartero, Manila Bulletin, January 13, 2011 – HEARD: Why do celebrity girls – actresses of note – line up for the sexual services of a once inactive actor with exotic blood flowing in his veins? His conquests include the glamorous wife of a well-known personality and an equally glamorous singer-actress. The secret, they say, is in his weapon of mass destruction. READ MORE

Gov Vi urged to probe pollutant ship that escaped Batangas port – By Cris A, Ibon, The Philippine Star, January 09, 2011 – BATANGAS City – Environmentalists yesterday prodded Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto to pursue the investigation into the daring escape of a foreign vessel which caused massive pollution here and in Nasugbu since July 14 last year. READ MORE

Meeting the Mad Messiah: A conversation with filmmaker Celso Ad. Castillo – By Jessica Zafra, The Philippine Star, January 09, 2011 – When it was time to shoot the climactic dance scene in Burlesk Queen, Vilma Santos didn’t want to do it. She offered to return her talent fee. I’d already set up at the theatre with 500 extras when her assistant arrived and said she wasn’t coming. The following day I scheduled filming again. I informed William Leary who was her manager at the time. That night it was William Leary who showed up and said Vilma would return her fee. READ MORE

Tribute to Vi – By Mario Bautista, Journal.com.ph, January 07, 2011 – BATANGAS Gov. Vilma Santos does not have an entry in the Metro filmfest but her presence is very much felt because two Star Cinema entries pay tribute to her past films. READ MORE

Gov Vi to call for dialogue with Star Tollway officials – By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News, January 04, 2011 – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will again call for a dialogue with the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway officials to map out plans in implementing additional safety features, following the vehicular accident that killed 7 people last Sunday. READ MORE

Lingkod TV’s child star picks: Zaijian, Jillian and Bimby – By Marinel R. Cruz, Philippine Daily Inquire, January 01, 2011 – Comedy King Dolphy and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards “for their invaluable contributions to the industry, as well as for the programs they have implemented that benefited thousands of Filipino children.” READ MORE

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Noted comics novelist Pablo S. Gomez dies of heart attack – By Annie S. Alejo, Manila Bulletin, December 28, 2010 – TV viewers know Gomez’ work like “Kampanerang Kuba,” an ABS-CBN soap starring Anne Curtis, inspired by the 1973 film of the same title, which starred Vilma Santos and Edgar Mortiz. Currently running on the same network is the afternoon drama-comedy series “Juanita Banana,” starring Bb. Pilipinas-Universe Bianca Manalo—also originally adapted into a movie in 1968 starring Rosemarie Sonora. READ MORE

Vilma guests in Balik-Bayan – The Philippine Star, December 29, 2010 – The holidays of the viewers will surely brighten up as the Star for all Seasons and now Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto (photo) guests in the two-part special of Star Awards Best Travel Show — Q-11’s Balik-Bayan. READ MORE

MMFF Best Actress Winners from 1975 to 2010 – Starmometer, December 28, 2010 – Second to Nora Aunor is the star for all seasons Vilma Santos with 4 wins (1977, 1981, 1989, 2004) and tied in third place with 3 wins each are Amy Austria (1980, 1988, 1996) and Maricel Soriano (1997, 2003, 2007). READ MORE

A look at the past MMFF controversies – ABS-CBN News, December 28, 2010 – It’s only the year, the faces and the names of participants to the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) that change, but the essence and politics of the event remain the same. Controversies and issues have been rocking the MMFF, year in and year out. It’s the struggle to perfection that makes the difference. READ MORE

Dolphy, Vilma honored by Children’s TV and DepEd – Malaya, December 27, 2010 – The National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will honor two of the most celebrated icons of Philippine television – Dolphy Quizon and Vilma Santos Recto, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the 1st Lingkod TV Awards tomorrow, Dec. 28 at the Rajah Sulayman Theater, Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. READ MORE

Stellar lessons in kindness and humility – By Rito Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 24, 2010 – There’s a good reason why Vilma Santos is successful at everything she does. The legendary actress is as sincere as she is lovely—and she hasn’t allowed success to go to her head. Barely half a day after we asked for an interview with the busy actress-politician, we were surprised to get a call from an unlisted number, and the cheerful voice at the other end of the line claimed that she was—Ate Vi! READ MORE

Sen. Recto to savor Ate Vi’s ‘cooking’ – By Hannah L. Torregoza, Manila Bulletin, December 20, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Between politics and show business, there may be no other enduring love story that brings both worlds together than Ralph and Vi. Their very public lives have come together with such impact that their politics and their art have merged into one world, copied and recopied by celebrity couple after another from mega-couple Francis and Sharon to sweetie Chiz and Christine. READ MORE

Vilma and Dolphy to get Lingkod TV awards – By Boy Villasanta, abs-cbnNEWS.com, December 18, 2010 – Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos and Comedy King Dolphy will be presented Life Achievement Awards at the 1st Lingkod TV Awards scheduled on December 28, 2010 at the Rajah Sulayman Theater at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. The two veteran actors will be honored for their invaluable contribution in uplifting TV shows that are for the advancement of the interest of children. Santos’s and Dolphy’s TV programs have benefited thousands of Filipino youth. READ MORE

Vilma, Nora and the two faces of show business – By Nestor Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 03, 2010 – When we were writing film scripts decades ago, one of the movie companies that kept us particularly busy was Atty. Esperidion Laxa’s Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions. We did one screenplay after another for him and directors like Romy Suzara, Ishmael Bernal and Maning Borlaz—and many of them turned out to be for movies starring then teen sensation, Vilma Santos, who was one of TIIP’s hottest “properties.” READ MORE

Vilma Santos talks about possible movie projects with Nora, Sharon – By Rowena Joy A. Sanchez, Manila Bulletin, December 02, 2010 – Vilma Santos is willing to make a movie with her biggest showbiz “rival” Nora Aunor, who is set to return to the Philippines within the month. “Wala naman sigurong masama [kung gumawa kami ni Nora ng pelikula] pero siguro ang importante ang script,” said the veteran actress-turned-public servant in an interview aired on “Juicy,” Dec. 1. READ MORE

Gov. Vi remains fond of Angel – By Ethel Ramos, Malaya, December 01, 2010 – BATANGAS Governor Vilma Santos was happy to learn that one of the finalists in “Sharon’s Search for the Next Pop Superstar,” a reality show on ABS-CBN, is from Lipa. READ MORE

The sensation – By Ed Sicam, November 30, 2010 – “D’Sensations D’ Sensations This is where the action is So c’mon and join the fun.” This was the song that kept ringing in my ears as I watched Governor Vilma Santos enter the function room of Annabel’s last Friday. As every dedicated Vilmanian like my friend Rey Manalo and anyone who was around in the 1970s know, this was Vi’s theme song on her variety show “D’Sensations” aired on ABS-CBN. That was a turbulent decade for the country and for Vilma, who was just in her teens when she did the show. READ MORE

Gov. Vi willing to help Ate Guy but in secret – By Mario Bautista, Malaya, November 30, 2010 – GOV. Vilma Santos hosted lunch at Chef Jessie’s Enchante Resto at Oakwood Ortigas on Thanksgiving Day and she led the prayer giving thanks to the Lord for all the blessings we have all received during the year. We then lifted her up to God for her to be able to discern what she’ll do next after being Batangas governor since a lot of people are requesting her to run for higher office. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos comments on Nora’s return, Sharon-Aga feud, and Luis-Angel failed reconciliation – By Erwin Santiago, PEP, November 27, 2010 – Kailan lang nagkabati si Batangas Governor Vilma Santos at ang kaibigan niyang aktor na si Aga Muhlach matapos nang halos dalawang taon nilang “tampuhan.” READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos Wants to Have a TV Show on ABS-CBN – Kapamilyalogy.blogspot.com, November 27, 2010 – Higit sa kanyang pagiging isang public servant, unang nakilala ang isang Vilma Santos bilang isang artista. Nagsimula bilang isang child star sa pamamagitan ng Trudis Liit noong 1963, halos limang dekada nang nasa mundo ng showbiz ang Star for All Seasons. At hanggang ngayon, kahit nasa mundo na siya ng pulitika, hindi pa rin siya nawawalan ng movie offers. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos has many movie offers, but Batangas remains her priority – By Erwin Santiago, PEP, November 26, 2010 – Napuno ng press at Vilmanians ang second floor ng Annabel’s restaurant sa Tomas Morato, Quezon City, kaninang tanghali, November 26, dahil sa ipinatawag na get-together, thanksgiving, pre-Christmas party ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Vi: Matagal din kaming may tampuhan ni Aga – By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, November 26, 2010 – Over lunch yesterday with the first batch of movie writers she’s treating to a thanksgiving salu-salo (the second, bigger, batch’s turn is at noon today at a Tomas Morato restaurant), Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos admitted that, like Sharon Cuneta, she also had a long-drawn “cold war” with Aga Muhlach (whom she fondly calls Agaton) for reasons that she didn’t reveal anymore. READ MORE

Nestlé breaks ground for P4B Batangas factory – Malaya, November 24, 2010 – Nestlé Philippines Inc. yesterday broke ground for a new P4.3 billion factory in Tanauan, Batangas, that will produce Coffee Mate non-dairy creamer and Bear Brand powdered milk drink. READ MORE

Vilma Santos-Recto to deliver keynote address in tomorrow’s 5th OTOP Luzon Island Fair opening – PIA.gov.ph, November 17, 2010, Batangas City – Batangas governor and actress Vilma Santos-Recto will serve as the keynote speaker in the opening of the 5th OTOP (One Town, One Product) Luzon Island Fair tomorrow (November 18) in Megatrade halls 1 and 2 of SM Megamall. Aside from the Star for All Seasons, Department of Trade & Industry secretary Gregory Domingo and some of the governors and mayors from the participating provinces and cities are also expected to grace the event. READ MORE

Batangas launches program to promote tourism, trade and industry – PIA.gov.ph, November 16, 2010, By Charlie S. Dajao – Batangas City (November 16) — The Provincial Government of Batangas launched on November 8 the slogan “Batangas: It’s all here, it’s so near” for its provincial tourism program, in time of the province’s 429th foundation year to promote tourism, business and investments, its distinct products, and human resources. READ MORE

Vilma Santos celebrates 57th birthday with constituents and fans – PEP.ph, November 07, 2010, By Rommel Gonzales – Ang inakalang pamisa lang organized by her constituents and fans in celebration of her 57th birthday last Wednesday, November 3, turned out to be a grand event for Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto. “I truly, truly appreciate it! Fifty-seven years, I’ve been very, very blessed,” ang masayang bungad na pahayag ni Governor Vilma sa taped interview sa kanya kahapon ng StarTalk TX sa GMA-7. READ MORE

Governor Vilma Santos on Luis Manzano and Angel Locsin breakup: ‘Ang importante maiwan lang ang respeto sa isa’t-isa’ – Push.com.ph, November 06, 2010, By Fionna Acaba – After publicly sharing how she likes Angel Locsin as a girlfriend for her son Luis Manzano, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos admitted that she feels sad about Luis and Angel’s decision to no longer try a reconciliation. “In a way, yes, kasi alam ko din naman yung naging samahan nilang dalawa kahit papaano alam kong nagmahalan yung dalawa—si Angel at si Luis—pero if it is not meant, it is not meant, you know. Baka hindi talaga pwede pero later on… We don’t know, e.” READ MORE

Vilma Santos offered 3 movie projects – abs-cbnNEWS.com, November 04, 2010, By Boy Villasanta – BATANGAS CITY, Batangas—A new movie project knocked anew at Vilma Santos’ door right on her birthday party at the provincial capitol of this city Wednesday afternoon. Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Adolf Alix, Jr. went straight to Santos to offer her a script sealed in an envelope. READ MORE

Batangas first before movie projects — Vilma Santos – gmanews.tv, November 04, 2010 – Bakas sa mukha ng Star for All Season ang kasiyahan sa surprised birthday celebration na inihanda sa kanya ng mga tauhan sa kapitolyo ng Batangas nitong Miyerkules. Bukod kasi sa kanyang mga constituents sa lalawigan, hindi rin nawala ang mga Vilmanians para bumati sa kanya sa kanyang kaarawan. READ MORE

Ate Vi reacts on Luis-Angel break up – abs-cbnNEWS.com, November 03, 2010, MANILA, Philippines- Batangas Gov. and “Star For All Seasons” Vilma Santos reacted on his son Luis and actress Angel Locsin’s decisions to move in different directions on Wednesday. In an interview with Showbiz News Ngayon, Santos, who has publicly supported the Luis-Angel off-screen relationship, expressed her sadness over the couple’s “separation of ways.” READ MORE

‘Ate Vi’ turns 57 – abs-cbnNEWS.com, November 03, 2010, MANILA, Philippines- Batangas Gov. and “Star For All Seasons” Vilma Santos is celebrating her 57th birthday today. Born Maria Rosa Vilma Santos, her legendary stardom started as a child wonder portraying “Trudis Liit” in 1963. The movie gave the then 9-year-old star her first Famas award as Best Child Performer. From then on, Santos’s star continues to shine. READ MORE

Pinakamagaling na aktres sa lahat ng panahon – SHOWBIZ WATCHER by Ogie Cruz, Asian Journal USA, October 31, 2010, Nalalapit na naman ang birthday ng pinakamagaling na aktres sa lahat ng panahon na si Vilma Santos sa November 3, kaya minabuti namin na maging topic namin siya sa aming column sa linggong ito. READ MORE

57 VIPs in Vi’s Life – October 31, 2010, CONVERSATIONS With Ricky Lo, Philippine Star – Fifty-seven looking Sweet Sixteen (to borrow the title of her hit song way back when she was, uhm, fresh as a daisy and thought that she could sing. Well, she could carry a tune but she eventually turned out to be not a singer but a great actress who has dozens of awards that have left no more space to display in. Name it, she has won it. READ MORE

Batangas governor campaigns ‘clean-up Fridays – October 30, 2010 – Manila Bulletin, Ferdinand Castro – Governor Vilma Santos Recto is rallying her constituents in the entire province to support and sustain a weekly province-wide clean up drive to improve health and sanitation, the environment, and traffic flow and reduce disaster risks. READ MORE

How stars reinvent themselves– STAR BYTES By Butch Francisco, Philstar.com, October 12, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Everyone wants to reach the top. That’s not so easy to do in showbiz (or anywhere else for that matter). Harder still is keeping your name up there. Once you get to the peak, you never want to come down. Since there’s no such thing as forever, most people in entertainment look for alternative ways to keep their name ablaze by reinventing themselves. Even movie queens actually, especially movie queens try to hang on to their positions and most of them do succeed. Last Tuesday, I already traced how Carmen Rosales, Nida Blanca and Gloria Romero maintained their queenly status. Here’s what the rest of them did. READ MORE

‘ALAY LAKAD’ NETS SCHOLARSHIP FUND – MB.com.ph, October 9, 3020 – Some 7,000 participants joined the walk for a cause under the successful 2010 edition of the Batangas Provincial Government’s Alay Lakad, which concluded at the Capitol grounds from three kick-off points, which netted around P2 million for the province’s scholarship fund. Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto led the annual march escorted by matinee idol Diether Ocampo, who personally advocates community service through his pro-children K.I.D.S. Foundation, and Roberto Huang, president of San Miguel Brewery, Inc., which donated P1 million to the educational aid organization. READ MORE

Gov. Vilma Santos Opens Her Home to ‘Us Girls’ – Starmometer, September 23, 2010 – Find out what’s keeping Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos busy these days as “Us Girls” visits her home in Batangas this Sunday (Sep 26). READ MORE

Be Beautiful, be Ageless – By Heizel Laruan Mainar, Manila Bulletin, September 21, 2010 – Eskinol’s visibility in the market for 65 years makes it a formidable brand. And as Sara Lee’s marketing manager Joanne Co explains, Eskinol’s Ageless line will continue the brand’s heritage to be a household name, just like the time when the Star-for-all-Seasons Vilma Santos, now Batangas Governor, graced the boobtube with her countless Eskinol endorsements. So, by choosing an anti-aging cream that works, any mother and daughter will have youthful skin without breaking the budget. READ MORE

Jueteng still rampant in Batangas – By Arnell Ozaeta, ABS-CBN News, Sep 20, 2010 – Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, however, denied the report and insisted that her administration is against any form of gambling including jueteng. READ MORE

Bright spots on the entertainment scene – By Nestor Torre, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Aug 29, 2010 – THE best show biz news this month is Sharon Cuneta’s decision to finally lose weight to get back into “fighting” trim, after several years of allowing herself to slide into “ample” mode. Sharon says she’s already lost more than 17 pounds—a testament to her determination and will power. READ MORE

An evening with Vilma THEN & NOW – By Norma Japitana, The Philippine Star, Aug 27, 2010 – THEN: January 7, 1990 — 20 years ago. Vilma Santos is content, beautiful and full of cheer. That was the impression she gave us the evening we went out to celebrate her winning as Best Actress for her performance in Immortal. The party was an impromptu affair led by Vic del Rosario of Viva who wants to give his Best Actress time to unwind and talk with friends after a suspenseful week of waiting for the awards night. READ MORE

Boyet: 53 lessons in life – FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo, The Philippine Star, Aug 27, 2010 – In his 35 years as an actor, Christopher “Boyet” de Leon has portrayed every character in the book, from good guys (as he always does) to bad guys (as he sometimes does). In Sa’yo Lamang, the 17th-anniversary offering of Star Cinema directed by Laurice Guillen and opening nationwide on Wednesday, Sept. 1, Boyet is reunited with Lorna Tolentino in a family drama reminiscent of the 2000 award-winning film Tanging Yaman also directed by Guillen that swept the awards and finished the top-grosser of that year’s Metro Filmfest. READ MORE

Gov. Vi: You won’t like me when I’m angry – By Remy Umerez, August 26 2010 – HOW much do you know about Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos Recto? During the Lipa branch inauguration of Philippine Veterans Bank where she was guest of honor, we discovered her love and devotion to her constituents and how eloquent Vilma has become as a public speaker. She also remains sincere, appreciative and so approachable. READ MORE

Vilma Santos supports protection of marine biodiversity areas – By Abigail Kwok INQUIRER.net, Aug. 19, 2010 – Local government officials led by Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto have pledged their support for the protection of marine biodiversity conservation sites in the country. READ MORE

“Noranians” asked Gov. Vilma Santos to suspend fishing zoning ordinance – By Gerry Albert Corpuz, Aug. 16, 2010 AllVoices.com – Claiming the municipal fishing ordinances implemented have limited fishing activities in the first district and other coastal towns of the province, a loose alliance of small fishermen known as Network Opposed to Fishing Ordinance and Regressive Taxations (Noranians) had asked Batangas Gov. Vilma SantosVilma Santos to immediately and indefinitely suspend the implementation of these ordinances. READ MORE

The Things That Matter to John Lloyd Cruz -By Vic Sevilla, – Businessmirror.com.ph, Aug. 12, 2010 – IF John Lloyd Cruz is beaming these days, it’s only because the shower of good luck falling on his side of the fence doesn’t appear to be letting up. Just days ago, Judge Alfredo Ampuan of the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court junked the tax case filed against him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue “due to technicalities and lack of probable cause,” as the ruling stated. READ MORE

Edu to host game show on GMA – By Mario Bautista, Malaya, August 12, 2010 – EVER since we wrote that independent films maven Atty. Joji Alonso wants to get Vilma Santos for an indie film meant to be shown in filmfest abroad, Ate Vi’s fans have been asking for the latest development about it. They’re excited for their idol as it might win her best actress awards in international film festivals, like what Atty. Joji did for Gina Pareno in “Kubrador.” READ MORE

Jon says thank you to his mentors – By Leah C. Salterio, The Philippine Star, August 12, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – When one talks about comedians in the local entertainment scene — from comedy king Dolphy and the versatile Joey de Leon to newcomers like Vice Ganda, Pokwang or Eugene Domingo — the name of Jon Santos inevitably crops up. READ MORE

Top 10 Most Wicked Pinay Contrabidas – By Pietro Santos, August 3, 2010 – By Remy M. Umerez Philippine Daily Inquirer July 30, 2010 – Filipinas might be known for their refined and timid ways, but some of them can definitely bring out their bad sides when the need arises. Local soap operas and movies are more fun to watch with wicked female villains who’ll slap, splash some red wine, or throw some acid on someone’s face. SPOT.ph lists 10 of the most memorable Pinay contrabidas whom we all just love to hate–from the divas who’ve been at it for decades to the younger baddies who are just getting their contrabida groove on. READ MORE

Vilma Santos has so much to be thankful for – By Remy M. Umerez Philippine Daily Inquirer July 30, 2010 – VILMA SANTOS-RECTO was the guest of honor at the inauguration of the Philippine Veterans Bank branch at SmB bldg., JP Laurel highway, Lipa City. After delivering a speech, she chatted with us. READ MORE

Gov. Vi calls for action on Batangas coal spill – By Ferdinand F. Castro Manila Bulletin July 30, 2010 – Governor Vilma Santos Recto appealed Friday to concerned parties to take swift action in avoiding an environmental disaster in the coast of Nasugbu where an Indonesia-registered barge spilled coal two weeks ago. READ MORE

Gov. Vilma graces Philippine Veterans Bank opening – The Philippine Star July 30, 2010 – The inauguration of Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) Lipa City branch was graced by Batangas Governor Vilma Santos who also led the ribbon-cutting ceremony with PVB president and CEO Ricardo Balbido Jr. READ MORE

The ‘Star for All Seasons’ is now a true-blue politician – By Mario Bautista Malaya July 26, 2010 – WE can’t help but feel proud of our Ate Vi when she was called to deliver a speech as the guest speaker at the inauguration of the new Philippine Veterans Bank branch at SMB Bldg, JP Laurel Highway in Lipa City. Vilma Santos is definitely now not just the “Star for All Seasons” but a true-blue seasoned politician. Her speech was spontaneous but she delivered every word she said with sincerity and aplomb. No wonder the Batanguenos love her so much, and you can see this with the respect and admiration they accord her. READ MORE

Gov. Vi excited to go indie – By Crispina Mattinez-Belen Manila Bulletin July 25, 2010 – We had the chance to interview Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto last Wednesday during the formal inauguration of Philippine Veterans Bank’s Lipa City Branch. VP for Communications Mike Villa-Real brought us to Lipa City for this special occasion in which Gov. Vi, who was mayor of the city for three terms, was the special guest. READ MORE

Gov. Vi’s star power – PilipinasTV.com July 24, 2010 – HAD Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto ran for Vice President she would have won in a landslide and no one would have protested. We witnessed the love and respect the Lipaeños showered the Star For All Seasons (and Generations) at the inauguration of the Philippine Veterans Bank in Lipa . At one point, she chose to walk on the street to shake the hands of her kababayans who supported her and her husband Ralph in the last elections despite the drizzle. READ MORE

Gov. Vi tempted to do serious film eyeing int’l market – By Nestor Cuartero Manila Bulletin July 24, 2010 – GOV. VI: Batangas’ first woman governor may have said earlier that she’ll keep off acting for sometime to focus on her governance work, but it looks like she’s ready to be seduced by a good offer any old time. READ MORE

The story behind the storytellers – By Ronald Lim, Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2010 – Ask any ordinary Filipino moviegoer who Nora Aunor or Vilma Santos is, and they are bound to at least have an idea who these people are. But any mention of directors outside of Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, or those who helm today’s “kilig” films would probably result in a confused stare. READ MORE

Regal kicks off 50th anniversary celebration – By Jocelyn Dimaculangan PEP July 21, 2010 – When Mother Lily Monteverde faced the members of the press last night, July 20, she reminisced about the humble beginnings of Regal Films five decades ago. READ MORE

Malnourished Batangueño kids down by 2,430 – Malaya July 20, 2010 – THE provincial government’s 2009 Operation Timbang results for pre-school children showed that the prevalence rate of malnourished Batangueños was lessened by 2,430 kids, or a significant drop from 6.30 percent in 2008 to 5.37 percent last year. READ MORE

Aid for ‘Basyang’ victims – By Ferdinand Castro, Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2010 – In the aftermath of typhoon “Basyang’s” unexpected onslaught, the provincial government, upon the orders of Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, gave financial assistance to the families of victims, who lost their lives during the calamity. READ MORE

Mariel denies fighting with Luis Manzano – abs-cbnNews.com, July 13, 2010 – Actress-host Mariel Rodriguez broke her silence on a report saying Batangas governor and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos called the attention of her son Luis Manzano for teasing her. The report said the governor asked her son Luis to take it easy when making jokes at Rodriguez especially during live shows. READ MORE

The workbooks that need more work – By Chelo Banal-Formoso Philippine Daily Inquirer July 12, 2010 – Giron said she had also ordered the superintendent to write to DLSL to correct the errors in another set of workbooks, the Project Vi Grades 1 to 3 English workbooks, revised versions of the Project K workbooks that have been distributed to eight municipalities in Batangas under the auspices of Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. DLSL owns the copyright to both versions. READ MORE

Cultural media tapped as tool for climate change education – By Rhodina Villanueva The Philippine Star July 08, 2010 – The MOA signing, witnessed by Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Quezon City councilor and Climate Change Ambassador Alfred Vargas, was also signed by DepEd Region 4-A director Dr. Paraluman Giron and National Council for Children’s Television director Frank Rivera.READ MORE

Luis says no to love scene with Vice Ganda – By Mario Bautista Malaya July 08, 2010 – “I’m very proud of her and my stepdad (Sen. Ralph Recto) as they really have so many plans to help other people. ‘Yun nga lang, bihira kami magkita as I’m doing two movies right now. Aside from ‘Hating Kapatid,’ I also play the love interest of Vice Ganda in ‘Petrang Kabayo.’ I also have a new daily show, ‘Panahon Ko To’ with Billy Crawford then I’m doing ‘E Live’ pa on Saturday and ‘ASAP’ on Sunday. So wala akong day off and I really work every single day of the week.” READ MORE

Noel Cabangon says he didn’t have to give P-Noy singing tips – By Bayani San Diego Jr. Philippine Daily Inquirer July 05, 2010 – We’ve been doing that in all our campaign sorties in the past. I think the VIPs had no choice but to stand up because President Noynoy himself took the lead,” Cabangon said. “Sabi nga nila marami raw natamaan sa kanta. (I was told a lot of people got hit by the song’s lyrics). But that’s the whole point of the song, to remind everyone that we all need to be good citizens…that change has to come from within us.” READ MORE

Seven-kilometer painting on canvas – The Manila Times July 02, 2010 – On June 28, the country successfully achieved its target of creating a 7.3-kilometer painting on canvas in its bid to clinch the Guiness Book of Records title as the World’s Longest Painting. Focusing on the single theme of fishes and water, the painting, according to scenographer Rollie de Leon, head of the On the Spot Artists’ Association (OTSAA), which spearheaded the creation of such painting, involved about 6,000 artists since it was started in 2005. READ MORE

Vilma pamilya pa rin ang prayoridad – Bandera July 01, 2010 – MATAGUMPAY na pamilya. Sa ganu’n lang namin mailalarawan ngayon ang pamilya Recto na siyempre pa’y binubuo nina Senator Ralph Recto, Governor Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano at Ryan Christian. Lahat sila’y matagumpay, wala na nga sigurong mahihiling pa ngayon si Governor Vilma, dahil matatagumpay sila sa kani-kanilang linya. Nakabalik sa kanyang posisyon si Senador Ralph, napanatili naman ni Governor Vilma ang kanyang asim sa mga Batangue?matagumpay na aktor-TV host si Luis at si Ryan naman ay isang matalinong estudyante. READ MORE

Gov. Vilma Santos warns fellow actors, politics is no picnic – By Rey Pumaloy PEP June 30, 2010 – Nanumpa nang muli ang Star for All Seasons na si Vilma Santos bilang gobernador ng lalawigan ng Batangas noong Lunes ng umaga, June 28, sa auditorium ng Batangas Provincial Office. Ito ang ikalawang term ng actress-politician sa naturang posisyon. Nauna rito ay nanungkulan siya bilang mayor ng Lipa City sa loob ng siyam na taon o tatlong terms. READ MORE

Over half million attend Noynoy inaugural rites, police say – GMA News June 30, 2010 – At 10 a.m. Wednesday, over 500,000 people flocked to the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the inauguration of President-elect Benigno Aquino III, police said. In an interview with GMANews.TV, National Capital Region Police Office head Director Roberto Rosales said “the area at the grandstand is not yet filled up. Later, the number [of people] might reach 700,000.” READ MORE

Governor Vi swears in Ralph Recto, Christopher De Leon – By Anya Santos Manila Bulletin June 29, 2010 – Two-time Batangas governor, Vilma Santos-Recto, was formally sworn in by Batangas RTC Judge Florencio Arellano on June 28, 2010. With her re-election, Governor Vi extended her gratitude to the people of Batangas for their trust and unwavering support. More than that, the Governor promised to step up her service to her constituents on her second term. READ MORE

Vilma Santos leads oath-taking of LP winners in Batangas – By Jeff Canoy, ABS-CBN News June 28, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines (1st UPDATE) – It was a family affair over at the Batangas Capitol building on Monday morning as re-elected Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto took her oath of office together with her husband, returning senator Ralph Recto. READ MORE

Bishop on Lipa casino: No dice – By Vito Barcelo Manila Standard Today June 28, 2010 – THE archbishop of Lipa has urged re-elected Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto to stop the construction of gambling facilities at an exclusive resort in the province, near the newly erected Parish of St. Therese church. “May I respectfully beg your honor not to allow these immoralities taint your good record,” Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said in a letter dated June 7. READ MORE

The cruise that refreshes – By Ricardo F. Lo The Philippine Star June 28, 2010 – Three weeks after the May 10 elections in which they both emerged winners (she reelected Batangas governor and he elected senator), Vilma Santos and husband Ralph Recto hied off to the States for a well-deserved R&R. “The past elections were the hardest I’ve been through,” admitted Vilma who first completed three terms as Lipa City mayor before she ran for governor (now on her second term). “Three parties merged against me and I fought a good fight. But as I’ve been saying, now that the elections are over, dapat magkaisa na kaming mga taga-Batangas para sa probinsya namin, at para sa bayan.” READ MORE

Censors celebrate the movies – By Bayani San Diego Jr. Philippine Daily Inquirer June 27, 2010 – It’s surreal, some filmmakers have pointed out, that the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) decided to honor the year’s best films and performances with a first-ever awards ceremony. In short, that’s celebrating, instead of censuring movie people. READ MORE

ABS-CBN big winner at GMMSF Entertainment Awards – GMANews.tv June 24, 2010 – Luis Manzano accepted the Best Actress trophy in behalf of his mom Vilma Santos for the same family film and thanked her and her Vilmanians for the unwavering support. READ MORE

Governor Vi visits Taal evacuees — report – GMANews.tv June 23, 2010 – Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto on Wednesday visited her constituents who fled their homes due to restive Taal Volcano, a radio report said. Radio dzRH reported late Wednesday that Santos-Recto visited the families staying at evacuation centers in San Nicolas, Balete and Talisay towns in the province to distribute relief goods. READ MORE

Kapuso remakes Ravelo’s Trudis Liit – By Isah V. Red Manila Standard Today June 21, 2010 – Vilmanians are reacting in a variety of ways with Kapuso’s decision to remake the landmark movie that made Vilma Santos a household name in the early ’60s. Some are happy, but very few I hear are not, especially those who are dyed-in-the-wool Kapamilya followers. READ MORE

Batangas on alert for Taal Volcano – Manila Bulletin June 14, 2010 – The Batangas Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) together with Philippine National Police Provincial Office (PNPPO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and local disaster units held an emergency meeting at the Provincial Capitol to draw out plans for the immediate response and disaster management to affected towns around Taal Volcano as it shows signs of possible eruption. READ MORE

Comparing ABS-CBN ‘Wowowee’ hosts Luis Manzano and Willie Revillame – By Lisa Bacani BayanihanTayo.com June 12, 2010 – As you know Willie Revillame has been absent from his hosting duties on the popular ABS-CBN variety show “Wowowee”, and a line-up of celebrities were alternating as host for Wowowee during Willie’s absence such as; Robin Padilla, Billy Joe Crawford, John Lloyd Cruz, Luis Manzano and recently Gabby Concepcion and his daughter KC Concepcion. READ MORE

Jovit Baldovino’s manager clarifies issue regarding ‘snubbing’ Governor Vi’s election sorties – By Anya Santos http://www.mb.com.ph June 11, 2010 – On a June 1 tabloid report, “Pilipinas Got Talent” finalist Jovit Baldovino was reported to have reneged on a deal to sing during a campaign gathering for Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, who was then gunning for re-election. In that report, Baldovino’s camp was said to have canceled the young singer’s appearance at the last minute in lieu of accepting an invitation from Governor Vi’s opponent because of a much bigger talent fee. READ MORE

My star-struck moments – By Butch Francisco The Philippine Star June 05, 2010 – In spite of the fact that I had been in the business of interviewing and interacting with celebrities for heaven knows how long, I never gave myself the chance to pause and ponder if I got star-struck by certain showbiz personalities. But first things first: If you are from the industry, it’s a different kind of star-struck feeling that you get when you are constantly exposed to movie stars. You get star-struck on a different — and definitely more personal — level. READ MORE

Ai Ai Delas Alas goes back to school – By Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News June 3, 2010 – Actor-politicians like Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, who earned a certificate course in the same college, and incoming QC Mayor Herbert Bautista have inspired her to go back to school, the actress said. READ MORE

GMA scraps mature drama in favor of ‘Trudis Liit’ – By Mario Bautista Malaya June 2, 2010 – Due to the huge success of “Momay” starring child actress Xyriel Manabat, GMA-7 is shelving the mature drama “Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali” with Maxene Magalona and replacing it with the remake of a movie also starring a child star, “Trudis Liit,” the first movie of Vilma Santos in 1963. READ MORE

No meddler, this Ate Vi – By Dolly Anne Carvajal Philippine Daily Inquirer May 30, 2010 – Angel Locsin denies rumors that Ate Vi (Vilma Santos) hurled invectives at her and told son Luis Manzano to break up with her. “Tita Vi never meddled in my relationship with Luis,” Angel clarifies. “She never treated me in a bad way. Super bait niya po sa akin until now, kahit split na kami ni Luis.” READ MORE

John Lloyd, Sarah named Box-office King and Queen – Vilma Santos, was selected Film Actress of the Year – By Butch Francisco philstar.com May 29, 2010 – John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo are again this year’s Box-Office King and Queen and they are being awarded for the huge success at the tills of their 2009 romantic comedy You Changed My Life (from Viva Films and Star Cinema). Last year, they also won the same titles for A Very Special Love, 2008’s monster hit. READ MORE

Kris releases ‘thank you’ K mag for stars who helped Noy – abs-cbnnews.com May 28, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – To express her appreciation to all the stars and personalities who helped her brother, president-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III during the campaign, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino released a “thank you” issue of her magazine “The Kris Aquino Magazine (K Magazine).” READ MORE

Vilma Santos throws star-studded victory party – By Boy Villasanta abs-cbnnews.com May 26, 2010 – BATANGAS CITY—As what actor Christopher de Leon expressed on Tuesday afternoon, “this is a powerhouse cast.” He was referring, of course, to the luminaries present during the victory and thanksgiving celebrations thrown by re-elected Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos at the front ramp of the provincial capital hall in this city. READ MORE

Ate Vi – Bandera May 19, 2010 – PINAKAMATAMIS ang tagumpay na hawak ngayon ni Governor Vilma Santos-Recto kumpara sa nakaraang apat na beses niyang pagtakbo. Mas mahigpit, mas marami, mas personal ang pinagdaanan niyang laban bilang gobernador uli ng Batangas. Sa mismong mga salita ni Governor Vilma, “‘Yung mga taong kumukuha sa akin noon para kumandidatong vice-president na naniniwala sa kapasidad ko, nu’ng tanggihan ko sila, ‘yun pa mismo ang mga taong nagkaisa para kalabanin at ilaglag ako.” READ MORE

Edu Manzano disappointed over defeat, says son – By Napoleon Quintos ABS-CBNnews.com May 17, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Luis Manzano admitted that he felt sad for his father, Edu Manzano, who lost his bid for vice presidency in the national elections. Luis said he spoke with his dad over the phone when the counting of votes began, and he revealed that his father was disappointed that he lost in the elections. READ MORE

For Krina Cayabyab, it’s in the genes – By Nestor Torre Inquirer.net May 17, 2010 – LAST WEEK, we got word that Ryan and Emmy Cayabyab’s daughter, Krina, composed a song that had gotten into the finals of Filscap’s ongoing songwriting tilt. READ MORE

FUNFARE: Sweet victory for Vi , Lucy – By Ricardo F. Lo Philstar.com May 15, 2010 – The first thing that reelected Batangas Gov. Vilma “Ate Vi” Santos did when she learned that she won by a landslide in the last May 10 elections was heave a big sigh of relief. “It was the hardest campaign that I ever survived,” Vi told Funfare in an exclusive interview. “Sa lahat ng laban ko, ito ang pinaka-mahirap. Three parties joined forces against me, so my team and I had to work harder. Ang daming issues na ibinato sa akin but fortunately, as the election results showed, my constituents didn’t believe them.” READ MORE

Vilma Santos re-elected as Batangas governor – ABS-CBNnews.com May 13, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Actress-turned-politician Vilma Santos has been re-elected governor of Batangas. The Commission on Elections’ board of canvassers on Wednesday night proclaimed her the winner of the gubernatorial race in the province. READ MORE

3-D graphics on GMA7 create buzz among viewers – By Candice Montenegro GMATVnews.com May 13, 2010 – A day after the May 10 elections, presidential front runner Sen. Noynoy Aquino was in his hometown in Tarlac but television viewers saw GMA News anchor Mike Enriquez interviewing him as if he were inside GMA Network’s Eleksyon 2010 studio in Quezon City. READ MORE

Ate Vi, Boyet, Singsons, Dutertes win – By L Manalo, B Tesiorna, F Lazaro Tempo May 12, 2010 – Actress Vilma Santos-Recto was reelected governor of Batangas by a wide margin in the elections last Monday. She defeated Sto. Tomas Mayor Edna Sanchez by more than 200,000 votes. Mayor Sanchez substitued for her husband, former Gov. Arman Sanchez, who died a few days before the elections. READ MORE

Those who win, those who are leading – By Ricardo F. Lo Philstar.com May 12, 2010 – Last Monday’s elections were probably one of the most star-studded. I’m referring not only to actor-politicians but also to candidates who have showbiz affiliation. As everybody must have known by now, popularity is a double-edged weapon. It can either make or unmake a candidate. It’s not a guarantee that a popular actor is winnable. READ MORE

Vilma Santos winning in Batangas – ABS-CBNNews.com May 11, 2010 – Commission on Elections (Comelec) partial and official results from 25 out of 34 municipalities in Batangas showed that Santos was leading by a wide margin over Edna Sanchez. Santos had 360, 028 votes votes while Sanchez had only 243,832 votes. READ MORE

Vilma Santos to be honored at 7th Golden Screen Awards – By Boy Villasanta abs-cbnNEWS.com May 05, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – By virtue of her illustrious string of performances on screen, re-electionist Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos will be feted with the Lino Brocka Lifetime Achievement Award at the Entertainment Press Society, Inc.’s (Enpress) 7th Golden Screen Awards at Teatrino in Greenhills Wednesday night. READ MORE

Death lulls action-packed Batangas gubernatorial race – By Aie Balagtas See GMANews.TV May 03, 2010 – With only a week to go before election day, gubernatorial candidates all over the country are busy charming their constituents to ensure victory in the May 10 polls. But in the province of Batangas, all is quiet on the electoral front for now. It hardly seemed that way two Sundays ago, when former Governor Armando Sanchez was courting the support of the local village chiefs of Bauan town to help him claim back the post he had lost to film celebrity-turned-politician Vilma Santos-Recto in 2007. READ MORE

Re-electionist Gov. Vi resumes campaigning in Batangas – By Ferdinand F Castro Manila Bulletin May 01, 2010 – Re-electionist Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto resumed campaigning Saturday after resting for three days in deference to the death of her closest politic rival, ex-Batangas Governor Arman Sanchez. Her caravan traveled along the main thoroughfares of Batangas City, showcasing other candidates running under the Liberal Party. READ MORE

Elderly women share best actress award for ‘Lola’ – “You’re nominated for Best Actress but you’re running against Vilma, so you should be nervous” – By Marinel Cruz Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines—Veteran actresses Anita Linda and Rustica Carpio, who play two elderly women at opposing ends of a murder case in the Brillante Mendoza drama “Lola,” shared the Best Actress award at the 33rd Urian Awards given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino on Thursday night. READ MORE

Vilma Santos to postpone sorties after rival dies – By Aie Balagtas See GMA News April 28, 2010 – Batangas Governor and re-electionist Vilma Santos-Recto will temporarily postpone her campaign sorties as a sign of respect for her rival Armand Sanchez who died on Tuesday. READ MORE

Sanchez dies; Santos a shoo-in – Manila Standard Today April 28, 2010 – Former Batangas Gov. Armando Sanchez died Tuesday night after suffering from a stroke while campaigning, a family doctor said Tuesday. The damage to his brain was so severe that the semi-comatose Sanchez had only “5 to 10 percent survival rate,” Isagani Bolompo, Sanchez’s family doctor and medical spokesman, told reporters earlier at the Mary Mediatrix Medical Center in Lipa City. Sanchez died at 7:20 p.m. from multi-pulmonary arrest and secondary cerebral hemorrhage, Bolompo said. READ MORE

Disqualification case a ‘desperate move’ by rival – By Marrah Erika Lesaba Inquirer April 26, 2010 – BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto called the disqualification suit filed against her by the camp of her rival, Armando Sanchez, as a political harassment and a “really desperate move” by her detractors. READ MORE

In My Life tops 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies – Philstar.com April 26, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Star Cinema’s In My Life topped the 26th PMPC Star Awards for Movies held last Saturday night at Ateneo’s Henry Lee Irwin Theater — Movie Actress for Vilma Santos (who was not present), John Lloyd Cruz, Movie Actor, Luis Manzano, Movie Supporting Actor, Olivia Lamasan, Movie Director, Charlie Peralta, Movie Cinematography, Raymond Lee, Olivia Lamasan and Senedy Que, Movie Original Screenplay, and Movie of the Year. READ MORE

Star Awards honors Carlo J. Caparas, In My Life big winner with seven nods – bworldonline.com April 26, 2010 – In spite the tsunami of criticism that swamped over him after he was named a National Artist last year, komiks writer and film director Carlo J. Caparas received a special citation for his achievements at the 26th Star Awards for Movies on Saturday night. READ MORE

‘In My Life’ wins big in Star Awards – ABS-CBN April 25, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – It was a landslide victory for Star Cinema’s “In My Life” at the 26th Star Awards for Movies on Saturday. The film won best picture, best director for Olivia Lamasan, best supporting actor for Luis Manzano, best actor for John Lloyd Cruz, and best actress for Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos. READ MORE

Vilma Santos to appear in TV ad with Aquino – By Philip Tubeza Philippine Daily Inquirer April 18, 2010 – Batangas, Philippines – Will the Vilmanians vote for Noynoy? With only three more weeks to go before the elections, the Liberal Party (LP) is expected to come out with a TV ad showing one of its showbiz heavyweights, Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos, endorsing LP standard-bearer Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. READ MORE

The then and the now – By Norma Japitana The Philippine Star April 04, 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – THEN: Catch a flashback of an evening of confidences written for a column on Jan. 5, 1989. It was an interesting mix to start with. Babette Villaruel, Mama Monchang, Bong de Leon and Mar Cornes hugging a corner of that magnificent garden at Forbes Park. We have come a long way, baby, since that time we all enjoyed the highlights of Aling Maring’s merienda at El Oro. READ MORE

Vilma, Ralph Join Noy-Mar Team boost LP Star Power – Inquirer Nov 17, 2009 READ MORE

Vilma Santos will show viewers her house in Alabang – PEP August 12, 2009 – After her special dance production last Saturday, Vilma Santos will now open her home as viewers get to know the respected actress as a mother, sister and friend for the third episode of Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons on ABS-CBN. READ MORE

Most Memorable Moments in Philippine Movies from 1950 onwards– Pinoy Showbiz Portal, by Mario E. Bautista 2010 – Part kami ng tinatawag na henerasyon ng baby boomers na isinilang pagkatapos ng World War II at lumaki sa impluwensiya ng pinilakang tabing. Growing up as a child in the 1950s, wala pa noong telebisyon kaya ang pangunahing libangan ng aming pamilya ay manood ng sine tuwing weekends. Hindi na namin mabilang kung ilang local movies ang napanood namin sa Life, Dalisay at Center Theatres. Sa loob ng madilim na sinehan, the medium of cinema has the power to transport you to another world and, through the following decades, napakarami na ng unforgettable moments ang aming naranasan habang nanonood kami ng palabas sa higanteng telon. We want to share some of them here with you. READ MORE

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Film Review: Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig

Posted on December 28, 2011 by @ffv Standard

The Plot: Rick (Ricky Davao), an irresponsible, lecherous law student, always makes his brain-damaged half-brother Val (Tonton Gutierrez) his fall guy for fear of losing the inheritance from his wealthy authoritarian grandmother Doña Pacing (Alicia Vergel). This time he makes Val marry his pregnant girlfriend Stella (Vilma Santos) to save her face and to mollify her parents. Bankrupt with their house facing forfeiture, their mother Carmen (Gloria Romero) is completely fearful and subservient to her intimidating mother in-law Doña Pacing who hates and blames her for the suicide of her son due to Carmen’s past indiscretion. Though trapped in her dire circumstances, Stella stays faithful to her marriage and tries to be a good wife by diligently teaching the childlike Val who finds comfort and love for Stella. – TFC Now (READ MORE)

The Reviews: Nang malaman ni Stella na buntis siya ay pinilit niyang managot ang kasintahan nitong si Rick, isang law student na tagapagmana na ariarian ng kanyang matapobreng lola. Dahil sa panakot na mag-i-iskandalo’y ipinakasal nila si Stella sa kapatid ni Rick na retarded upang hindi mawala ang mana nito at kasabay ay maiwasan ang kahihiyan ni Stella na mabuntis ng walang asawa at ama ang kanyang dinadalang bata. Kasabay ng pagbubuntis ni Stella ay natutunan nitong mahalin ang retarded na si Val. Kasabay rin nito’y natuklasan ni Stella na si Val ay anak sa labas ng kanilang ina at ito’y hindi sinilang na kulang-kulang. Dahil sa kalupitan ng matapobreng lola ng mga bata’y nahulog ito sa hagdanan ng pagbintangan si Val ng matandang nagnanakaw ng pera. Nahulog ang batang si Val habang pinapalo ito ng kanyang ina. Isang gabi’y nagwala si Val nang Makita nitong nakikipagtalo si Stella kay Rick. Sinunggaban ni Val si Rick at nagaway sila. Ang naging resulta ng pag-aaway na ito’y aksidenteng nahulog sa balkonahe ang kaawa-awang si Val. Namatay ito at sa araw ng libing ay dumating ang matapobreng matanda para ibigay ang abuloy nito kay Stella. Isinauli ni Stella ang tseke sa matanda at ipinahayag na si Val ang ginawa nilang ama ng anak ni Rick dahil sa takot silang lahat na mawalan ng mana. Galit na umalis ang matanda at tuluyang naglaho ang mana ni Rick. Nagdesisyon na iwan ni Stella ang bahay kasama ng kanyang anak.

Mula sa direksiyon ni Eddie Garcia, ang Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig ay hango sa komiks. Bagama’t mahahalatang puro isang dimensiyon lamang ang halos lahat na karakter ng pelikula’y mahusay naman naihayag ni Direktor Eddie ang komiks na komiks na istorya nito. Bakit kailangang maging binata si Rick habang nagaaral ito ng abogasya? Bakit napakahalaga nito sa matapobreng si Alicia Vergel? Bakit may nakatakip ang isa sa mata ng matanda na parang bandido? Sa ubod ng yaman ng matanda hindi ba puedeng maglagay ng pekeng mata kesa sa bendand itim? Bagamat nakakatawa ang obserbasyon na ito’y dahil sa bisyuwal na kaanyuan ng matapobreng matanda kung kaya naman epektibong makikita ang pagiging kontrabida nito. Tulad ng “Paano Ba Ang Mangarap,” merong ‘dream sequence” ang pelikula kung saan kunwari’y hinuhusgahan si Val na isang baliw. Kung puputulin ang eksenang ito’y hindi magiging sagabal sa paglalahad ng buong istorya ni Gilda Olvidado. Mula sa lumang bahay hanggang sa eksena sa libingan ay mahusay ang sinematograpiya ni Romy Vitug at disenyong pangproduksiyon ni Manny Morpe. Mahusay ang mga katulong na artista mula kay Cherrie Gil, Alicia Alonzo at Alicia Vergel. Mahusay rin si Ricky Davao bilang Rick at Gloria Romero bilang ina ni Rick at Val. Ngunit ang pelikulang ito’y tungkol kay Val at bilang si Val ay nabigyan ng mahusay na pagganap ni Tonton Gutierrez ang papel na sinto sinto mula sa pagsasalita na utal utal haggang sa pisikal na mukha at pa-ika-ikang paglalakad. Tulad ng inaasahan, mahusay si Vilma bilang si Stella. At tulad ng maraming pelikulang ginawa niya sa ilalim ng Viva at sa direksiyon ni Eddie Garcia ay merong linya o dayalogo siya na hindi malilimutan, ito ay nang bigkasin niya ang linyang, “…si Val, si val na wala naman malay…” na magpahanggang ngayon ay natanim sa mga Pilipino na mahihilig sa pelikulang tagalog. – RV (READ MORE)

Where does logic hide? – On the outset, this latest output churned by the factory of high gloss komiks melodramas suffers from serious credibility problem. Can a retardate enter into a marriage if the other party consents to it? This sham marriage is void ab initio because of the groom’s incapacity but the film proceeds as if it is legally binding. A causal glance can make the officiator doubt the capacity of the groom but the wedding must take place as has been scripted. The groom later affixes his thumb print on the marriage contract to signify his consent. We are made to believe that it is as simple as that. This is a far worse predicament than waht Vilma Santos suffered in Ibigay Mo sa Akin ang Bukas where she married a homosexual but whose sexual aberration she was not aware of before the wedding. It would take several years before Vilma, who surprisingly played a doctor, finally saw the truth. It was an insult to the viewer’s mind. This time, Vilma (Estella) is presumed into marrying Tonton Gutierrez (Val) because her beau Ricky Davao (Ric) has made her pregnant but cannot give her his name, at least, for the moment. If he marries her at this stage, Ric forfeits the vast inheritance which his rich grandma (Alicia Vergel) has promised to bequeth to him. Tic has made a deal with the old woman that he will finish law and pass the bar before getting hitched. Estella will then seek nullification of her marriage to Val. The red-blooded male, of course, cannot control his libido and succeeds in handling his girlfriend during her fertile grind.

Ric loves Estella directly but not enough to forego his inherittance. It is imperative for Ric to stuck to the deal because his family is in dim straits. His mother’s (Gloria Romero) antique shop isn’t going well and their house has been mortgaged witht the bank. Concerned auntie (Alicia Alonzo) suggests looking for a harmless male to give Estella’s baby a legitimate name while Ric finishes his studies. The task fall on Val Ric’s half-brother, who fell down the stais years ago which caused his retardation. Estella soon learns to accept her new status as wife, maid and teacher to Val which creates a rift between her and Ric. A fight occurs between the brothers which sends Val crushing down the grand veranda….For sure, the film has been well-acted. Vilma, once again awes us with her astringent putdowns in her familiar facial expressions and pertinent body language. That long monologue in front of the dying Tonton is an eloquent testimony to her acting talent. Tonton is worthy of notice as the retardate but we have to be assured that he is capable of doing the things he does in the film. Can he really remember the past with such clarity despite his brain damage? Nevertheless, he has captured the mannerisms and speech of the character he portrays. Alicia Vergel comes on too strong as the aristocratic Nyora Pacing who wears an eyepatch and walks with a cane. Ricky Davao vies for attection in his anti-hero role. Cherie Gil as Ricky’s flighty sister is less fierry but more believable. Gloria Romero delivers a sensitive portrayal of the weak mother with a dark past while Alicia Alonzo plays her sister who is privy to the family’s secrets. Eddie Garcia should be commended for toning down his confrontation scenes. His familiarity with this film genre shows in the way he manipulates the characters and builds up the scene. Still, one cannot help but questions the logic behind that sham marriage. – Luciano E. Soriano (READ MORE)