A new beginning for the Philippines which is a literal translation. This song is being aired at TFC (The Filipino Channel) primarily aimed to show the Filipino Community worldwide about a new hope and beginning for our very own country. Bagong Simula is a song that encourages change on a new level and brings hope for a new Philippines by the new generations spearheaded by musicians, singers, actors and actresses of the local television industry, it provides a message that we can once more bring life to a deteriorating and tarnished image of our country. I consider it as an ANIMO Song. The song also emphasizes about the daily life, ways and visions of what everybody can do to bring that new breathe of life. Nice job once again from the people behind this. Below is the lyrics sung by Kevin Roy, Yael Yuzon, Marc Abaya, Kitchie Nadal, Yeng Constantino, Placid and Tugma. With the additional credits that goes to the other members of the production staff who contributed to this very nice presentation of Animo Pilipinas !

concept: Danie Sedilla-Cruz
Creative prod Head: Johnny de los Santos
Directors: Robert Labayen/Peewee Gonzales
Lyrics: Robert Labayen
music: Jonathan Manalo
design and compositing: Oliver Paler
Producer: Hancel Hernandez
Production Supervisor: Jimmy Porca
Editor: Angelito Dayao
Production Design: Andrew Go
Casting: Rosalie David
Lighting Director: Jimmy Anyano

Bagong Simula

Parang isang gabing walang katapusan
Sa bawat mesa, asin lagi ang ulam
Umaalog sa alkansya pisong pinagpawisan
Batang nakahubad kumot ang lansangan

Lupaing kinalbo minsa’y nadidilig
Ng dugo sa away ng kapatid sa kapatid

Sa kalagayang ito tayo ay nakagapos
Parang awa sana ay dito magtapos

Todo na ‘to!

Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw

Mamumulang muli ang silangan
Sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

Wag nang maulit kapalarang kay pait
Wag magpabaya wag kang manahimik
Wag kang manlalamang, wag kang mangigipit
Wag magkanya-kanya, magkaisang bisig

Magmalasakit ito’y kabayanihan
Gawin mo anumang makayanan
Kalagayan ng bayan sumasama lamang
Kung walang gagawin tayong mamamayan

Todo na ‘to!

Lliparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

Ipakita natin sa ating mga magulang,
Mga kapatid,
Kaya natin ‘to!
Isang subok pa,
Sabay-sabay na,
Walang kokontra!

Todo na ‘to!

Lliparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
Sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

Todo na ‘to!

Lliparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
Sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

Filipino history tells us that we came from the nearby countries. Aside being called Filipinos we are also called the Malay Race as our ancestors came from nearby Malaysia. Long before the Spanish people arrived, The Philippine Islands were already inhabited by Malaysian Datu’s and Rajah’s, the aetas as the original though. History scribed on our ancestral origin says that there was a voyage of tell us that that 10 Bornean datus headed by Datu Puti, along with their followers, fled Borneo to escape persecution by Datu Makatunaw, the Rajah of the House of Sri-Vijaya. They boarded their long ships called barangays in order to seek out new lands.

The other Dutus who accompanied Datu Puti were, Datu Sumakwel, Datu Bangkaya, Datu Paiborong, Datu Paduhinogan, Datu Dumangsol, Datu Libay, Datu Dumangsil, Datu Domalogdog, and Datu Balensuela. Together they were to become the founders of the pre-colonial Philippine Civilization.

The voyage was long through the Philippine seas and they first arrived at Panay and Sinugbuhan, which were at that time under the rule of an Ati King, or Aeta “big-man,” named Marikudo. Those Marikudo ruled were pygmy-like bands that practiced hunting and gathering as well as slash and burn farming (kaingin), and they were initially in terror of the Borneans. However, Datu Puti, sought a peaceful alliance and was therefore welcomed by the Aetas. Immediately, they forged trade relations with the natives exchanging their combs, hatchets, knives and copper swords (called kris) for the Aetas’ deer horns, boar teeth, bamboo baskets, and various maritime products.

To commemorate the new alliance, Marikudo invited his new associates for a feast under the thick, broad branches of his dapdap and the bounteous food was laid on banana leaves. The Borneans came wearing splendid accoutrement’s. The men wore kerchiefs wound 4 times around their heads, grandiose jewellery, sleeveless and collarless vests and various shirts. The women wore their hair parted in the middle and knotted in two, like horns of a cow’s calf, and perched on each ear. They had long sleeved blouses and they had long, ornately colored skirts called tapis.

At this feast, the Datus negotiated the purchase of land for one gold sadok and a gold necklace for Marikudo’s wife, and since the Aetas thought that the island was too large to farm, they agreed. The Aetas, who preferred the cover of forests and mountains, retreated to such areas (where they can still be found today), while the Datus divided the island into political units called saktop, namely Hantic (Antique), Aklan, and Irong-Irong (Iloilo), and thus founded the various clans of the Philippine culture. Datu Puti, Bangkaya, and Paiburong headed these saktops. The entire island continued to be called Hantic.

After the Datus were settled, Datu Puti proclaimed that he would sail back to Borneo to challenge the tyrant Makatunaw, and as he was the only one powerful enough, the other Datus agreed. Datu Puti, his wife and servants set sail for Borneo and were never heard from again.

Datu Sumakwel was appointed the new leader and under his leadership the culture prospered. He established a permanent settlement in what is now Malandog in the municipality of Hamtic. It was named for a species of a large ant called hantic-hantic, which abounds there.

But as we discuss history, we would like also to mention a new era in the history of Philippine television that is so similar and commemorating a new alliance. Television giant ABS-CBN has partnered with Malaysian company Double Vision that features one of the top Philippine actor, Jericho Rosales and Malaysian superstar/model Carmen Soo. The teleserye which will be aired this September a week or two after the hit series My Girl, entitled Kahit Isang Saglit, Which was filmed both in the Philippines and Malaysia. It will be aired at the Primetime Bida.

This is a new era marked in Philippine Television. While we commemorate our 110th Philippine Foundation we also take pride to look back at our ancestor neighbors. ABS-CBN has again done a great job of pursuing creativity while promoting camaraderie amongst the two countries. It also promotes tourism as it depicts and shows the best scenery and places of both countries. The media giant has been well known of producing top Asia Novela Hits.

Kahit Isang Saglit is directed by two of our top directors in the land of, Jerry Lopez-Sineneng and Gilbert Perez. Theme song sung by our very own Martin Nievera once again, who sang the popular hit music Ikaw Ang Pangarap of another successful tele serye Lobo. The casts of the drama are listed as follows with a sneak preview to view.

Jericho Rosales
Carmen Soo
Christopher de Leon
Albert Martinez
Christine Reyes
Dick Israel
Pilar Pilapil
Malou de Guzman
Isabel Rivas
Wilma Doesnt
Empoy
Louisa Chong
Soosan Hoh
Awal Ashaari

This an amazing find and news. For the very first time Filipino Movie Entertainment have come up with an animated film of our very own. Children really do love to watch animation and that is a fact, because I do remember myself watching a lot and kids really sit down for hours watching animated TV series and sci-fi pics. Doing a film like this would not just be an animation film alone but would surely be an educational influence and at the same time a historical reference of the Philippines. The producers of this film have come up with a good idea and it is by far the best in animation on local productions. The very first Urduja film was released in 1942 and stars Fernando Poe Sr. and Luningning. It was also re-released in the late 70’s through LVN Pictures and stars Amalia Fuentes. Though the film was patterned after Disney’s Pocahantas and Mulan, it depicts the Filipinos talent on creating animation and putting it to work. This isn’t bad at all as it will be a start of a more creative filming’s in the movie industry and more educational local animation from the Philippines. Urduja is a legendary warrior princess and a recognized popular heroine from Pangasinan. Much of her story are included on Philippine textbooks, archived as one of the greatest heroines and she also have a statue at the Hundred islands National Park with the capitol building in Lingayen named after her as Urduja Palace.

The new Urduja animated film will soon be released in local cinemas and with fine local actors and actresses representing the voices of the characters in the film. Produced by Antonio Tuviera of APT Entertainment, who originally planned to release the animated film in 1977 as a TV series but backed out due to high production cost then moved it 3 decades later as a full length movie. Watch the animated film’s movie teaser below with the cast listed who performed the voice.

• Regine Velazquez as Urduja
• Cezar Montano as Lim Hang
• Eddie Garcia as Lakanpati
• Jay Manalo as Simakwel
• Michael V. as Kukut
• Johnny Delgado as Wang
• Jeffrey Quizon as Daisuke
• Ruby Rodriguez as Mayumi
• Allan K. as Tarsir
  

This timeless masterpiece sung by Martin Nievera and written by Ogie Alcasid is hitting every Filipino by storm in the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and wherever Filipinos are; as one of their favorite music and tv series as well. The music was primarily composed for the ABS-CBN television series primetime Lobo translated into “Wolf” in English. The show premiered January 8, 2008 and will end sometime in July that stars Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual supported by an awesome cast. The love song music is very much a Filipino contemporary well suited for the tv series. Martin Nievera known for his popular masterpiece hits such as “Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin” and “Be My Lady” had once again hit the golden tin pot for his performance in this music “Ikaw Ang Pangarap” ( You’re My Dream) now popular on local FM and AM stations locally and soon would be on karaoke joints and sing along music centers. The song had an album release through Star Records in which the original version sung by Martin and also an album release by Piolo Pascual himself. While the song is hitting the airwaves in Metro Manila and around the country the TV series is seen daily by millions of Pinoys locally and worldwide. Below are few of the main and supporting cast of Lobo and watch the song performed by Martin Nievera with clipped highlights from the series and song lyrics below.

The Lobo Television Series Cast:

• Piolo Pascual - as Noah Ortega
• Angel Locsin - as Layka Raymundo
• Shaina Magdayao - as Gabrielle Raymundo
• Ryan Eigenmann - as Anton Rivero
• Pilar Pilapil - as Eleonora Blancaflor aka Lady Elle
• Agot Isidro - as Nessa Raymundo
• Dante Rivero - as General Leon Cristobal
• Robert Arevalo - as Manolo Sebastian
• Maritoni Fernandez - as Vivian Lee
• Dimples Romana - as Trixie
• Irma Adlawan - as Clara Rivero
• Lauren Young - as Zoe Cristobal

Ikaw Ang Pangarap

Mula ng makilala ka, Buhay ko’y biglang nag-iba
Kay saya ng bawat sandali, kailan may hindi pagpapalit
Ikaw ang aking hiniling, sa habambuhay ay makapiling
Ngunit mahal ikaw ay nasaan, aking minimithi ay ikaw lamang

Ikaw ang aking pangarap, ikaw ang sagot sa aking dasal
Puso ko ay iaalay, pagkat minamahal kitang tunay
Ikaw ang aking pag-ibig, ang nagbibigay kulay sa aking daigdig
Wala ng nanaisin pa, kung magpakailanman ay kasama ka

Ngunit mahal ikaw ay nasaan, aking minimthi ay ikaw lamang
Ikaw Lamang…..

Chorus:

Ikaw ang aking pangarap, ikaw ang sagot sa aking dasal
Puso ko ay iaalay, pagkat minamahal kitang tunay
Ikaw ang aking pag-ibig, ang nagbibigay kulay sa aking daigdig
Wala ng nanaisin pa, kung magpakailnman ay kasama ka

Ikaw ang pangarap, Ikaw ang aking pangarap…….

Another milestone in the Land of Rice And Corn for Filipino Boxers at the Araneta Coliseum. The fights promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and ALA Promotions with support organized by ABS-CBN saw thousands of Filipinos cheering. Calling the organized scheduled fights as Invasion: The Philippines versus The World.

Michael Domingo swiftly knocked out his Thai opponent Thepnemit Sor Chitpattana early in the second round.

Bert “Ninja” Batawang did his share of glory for the Filipinos by out classing his smaller opponent from Indonesia, Heri Amol, by a body shot that sent him to the ropes and a KO in the seventh round.

In a bloody match between Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales and Korean Yoo Shin Kim, the referee stopped the fight at 2:24 of the fifth round declaring the pinoy boxer winner of a TKO. Morales kept his clean slate record of 11-0 and retained his WBO Oriental Super Bantam Weight title.

AJ “Bazooka” Banal, now the number one contender for the IBF Super Flyweight Division, destroyed Caril Herrera of Uruguay by a TKO at 1:18 of the fourth round with a barrage of left and right punches. Also seen, Herrera dropped down with hooks and punches from Banal in the 3rd round.

Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista won in the seventh round via KO defeating Mexican Genaro Camargo and retained his WBO Inter-Continental Super Bantam Weight Strap. Bautista, with his thunder and lightning fast punches and hooks floored the Mexican also twice in the second round with a loud cheering from Filipino fans at the Big Dome.

In the main bout, Gerry “The Fearless” Penalosa brought glory once again for the Philippines and defied the odds fighting at 35 years old, winning the World Boxing Organization’s Bantam Weight crown in the 8th round with a right uppercut that sent his opponent Thailand boxer Ratanachai Sor Vorapin to the floor. Vorapin was aggressive through out the fight but missed the punches he threw at Penalosa as he dodged the punches. Gerry was as patient as a boxer and waited for the right momentum to throw a bombardment of punches to knock down his opponent. He was supported by his friend Manny Pacquiao.

A lot of star studded guest were present at the Big Dome including former World Boxing Council Super-Featherweight Champ Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico who lost the belt to Manny Pacquiao earlier last month. After the bout in an interview, saw Juan Manuel issuing a return bout with Manny Pacquiao. Pacman replied very politely and said that negotiations is based upon his managers and staff decision. He also welcomed the Mexican to have a nice stay in the Philippines.

Mabuhay Kayong Lahat, Pinoy Boxers and continue to give glory to the Philippines.