Showing posts with label DANIEL RAZON. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DANIEL RAZON. Show all posts

21 February 2014

That Amazing "Isang Araw" (The Singapore Premiere)


(It's been days and I still keep watching the last weekend's event in my brain on a replay for a thousand times now. Up to this writing,  am overly happy/ excited/ amazed/thilled/ delighted/ amused/ starstrucked/ ecstatic/ elated/ gleeful/ gratified/ joyed/ thankful/ pleased.  whew! That Sunday was a blast. On that same day, I have been eyeing to cover  a very nice show and I  happen to like it so much because it only its a prestigious event, and interesting and unique, and it only happens every other year. I ignored it for something more prestigious, interesting, unique and far more worthwhile AND can only happen once. Loud and proud, I am telling the whole wide world that I just watched the most touching and enlightening movie ever last Sunday.  Whew!   Thanks be to God!)

For others, 16 February 2014 was just another dull sunny Sunday. Well, that was for them. That Sunday afternoon was more than special to us who live on this part of the world.  With immense pleasure, voluble eagerness and glowing pride, we invited close friend, friends of friends, relatives, workmates etc etc to join us in witnessing the much  anticipated Isang Araw Singapore Premiere:)  Who wouldn't be thrilled, anyway? It was not just all about watching the movie but, Mr Public Service himself, Kuya Daniel Razon was coming to grace the event.  I cannot express much in words how everybody was overwhelmed by his presence but I guess pictures can speak loud for us:) 

At the event proper 

These two happy people were just one of those lucky  ones who, unknowingly, managed to secure strategic seats  that enabled them have a closer and clearer sight of Kuya Daniel. Well, this doesn't happen all the time and not all gets the chance like this so they just enjoyed and grabbed the moment while it was there. (And, uuhhmm, yes I  got jealous when I saw them from afar while they took these photos :) )
Well, posing for photos is a default to all of us. Every time Kuya pays us a visit, I know he is ready to show off his sweetest smile because he knows that nobody will leave without striking a killer pose with him. I bet everybody shouted CHEESE! 
From different parts of South East Asia to the Fine City, they traveled all the way to join us witness the much anticipated pemiere night. Aside from of course getting the chance to meet us again and be able to watch the movie, it was Kuya's presence that they wanted to witness and experience. 
Nevertheless,  I had my own precious moment to treasure, too. I was tasked to interview Jeffrey Santos and of course, our beloved Kuya Daniel Razon. This doesn't happen everyday and not all is given the chance. The idea put a thousand butterflies in my stomach BUT I convinced myself to do it because the chance to talk to him face to face might not come again. It came to me as a very pleasant surprise. I hope I get surprises like this all the time. On that day, I just silently wait for instructions and I just wanted to do PA things but I got more than that and I am so happy and proud.  For those who photographed us, thank you so much and send me pictures please :)

At Local for the Spanish consultation and Good Morning, Kuya broadcast
Straight from last Saturday's Thanksgiving, Kuya went straight to the airport for his flight bound here. Then after landing on Singapore soil, they had a quick lunch and the whole crew went straight to Concorde Hotel for the movie premiere. Without any rest at all, Kuya was still able to go with Bro Eli to hold a Spanish Consultation for the brethren in South America. And he didn't stopped there. After the 4hrs-consultation, he was still able to appear in his morning show with the aid of modern technology. He worked more than 24hrs straight! Thanks be to God for the strength and power he gives him to be of service to us and to the rest of mankind.



The movie

It was in 2009 when Kuya Daniel launched his first movie Isang Araw Lang (One Day Only). And now, after four years the part two entitled Isang Araw (One Day) is finally released. As anticipated, this second installment is bigger and much more star-studded. It definitely exceeded viewers' expectations In terms of cast performance and use of advance technology in movie making. But all good effects and acting aside, the best and the selling part of the movie is actually about learning to be obedient to God at all cost (in its true essence). On the first installment, Kuya Daniel had so much to endure just to stand for what he knows is just and righteous. In part two, his suffering and hardship went up a level higher and he even almost crossed the thin line between evil and good. And my story ends here :) As much as I wanted to tell more, I can't. So, for those who have not seen the movie yet, sit down and relax and your turn will come.


All throughout the movie, the crowd reacted on the the scene as how the maker wanted them to react. They laughed on funny scenes, they cried when the thing turns dramatic, and they got carried away when it becomes action-packed scene. I believe Kuya was overwhelmed when the audience clap in between scenes. At the end of the movie, there was a standing ovation and a great round of applause which proves that everybody was stunned and moved. Two thumbs up! This film is highly recommended.

The News
Eager and proud, I am sharing to you all the news that was aired in UNTV's Hataw Balita and Ito ang Balita day after the premiere showing. I am moved by the reaction of the Singaporean and some fellow Filipinos who gave remarks about the movie. I am touched to hear people appreciate the message of the film. 


As Kuya mentioned, they are now in the process of creating the script for the next installment. Thrilled and all that,  I hope to see you all again in the next premiere :)

To God be the glory!

11 February 2014

Surprise for a Blogger-Wannabe :)

Who wouldn't be happy with this surprise? I was granted with a task that I was not expecting at all. A surprise that came in early but I discover two months later. Blame the the flood of notifications on my Facebook. 

I am so thankful, I really am. And I am excited and ecstatic and I still can’t believe! I don’t think I am suited and able. I don’t possess a good knack in writing and I know in my heart that I don’t have much (or shall I say, I have very little) aptitude to put my thoughts into words and these words touch readers’ imagination. Without this things in my blood stream, do you think I can be a be a good blogger? I know you'll say NO with conviction. But with His help, I know, I will keep going and moving on doing the task. 




For this, all I can say is 
thank you & help me, my LORD...

02 June 2013

On Special Olympics, Special Kids & Kuya Daniel's Help

Special Olympics International is a global institution that focuses  on helping intellectually challenged individuals in developing  their self-esteem and self-worth to make them productive and respected part of the society. They help build their confidence through sports by demonstrating what they can do. Athletes are grouped based on ability and levels and all of them are encouraged to join so everybody will be recognized for his/her ability and capability. 

This year, Special Olympics group from Philippines and Malaysia visited Special Olympics Singapore to hold competition. The 5day-event was indeed successful. As the participants showed off what they can do, the hard work and patience of those taking care of them manifested in their performances. They showed persistence and enthusiasm on the games they are on. Taking care and teaching these bunch of special people entails a lot of patience and commitment. Kudos to all trainers, parents and volunteers! 

Seeing all the participants wearing their sweetest smiles during the event was such a heart-warming scenario- true and genuine happiness! And we, the UNTV-Singapore News Team is so honored to be given the opportunity to witness and cover this event. We were so astonished to see our delegates from the Philippines winning! There were 6 events in the olympics and our team joined 3 categories: bowling, bocce, and swimming. Below is partial and unofficial list of medals won by our kids:


Bowling:  
Doubles: Anton Silos and Robin Clarino, Gold
      Mark Inductivo and Bryan Robles, Silver

Singles:   Anton Silos - Gold
                 Mark Inductivo - Gold
                 Bryan Robles - Gold
                 Robin Clarino - Bronze
                 Joy Bautista - Bronze
Team: Mark Inductivo, Bryan Robles, Robin Clarino, Joy Bautista- Gold

Swimming:
Raymond Macasaet - 2 Golds
Christopher Gutang - 2 Golds, 1 Silver

Bocce: 
Singles: Robin Conanan - Gold
               Kevin Patrick Ong - Gold
               Andrew Lim- Gold
               Carmella Motte -Gold
               Paul Jonah Bianzon- Silver
               Edward James Cabarles - 5th Place

Doubles:Kevin Patrick Ong and Carmela Morfe - Gold
                Mylene Garcia and Bernadette Lim- Gold
                Andrew Lim and Paul Jonah Bianzon - Silver
                Andrew Conanan and Edward James Cabarles- Bronze

On overall account, bagging 6 golds, 2 silvers and 1 bronze medals after the tournament is not really bad at all for the whole Philippine delegation. 

Among all the games, BOCCE is the only game that is never heard to me. But then again, I consulted Mr. Google and according to him, it is an Italian game similar to lawn bowling. How is it played? Click here. Philippines' Bocce players showed a tremendous performance all throughout the game. The Bocce Head Coach, Mr. Christian Dorion and the SO-Philippines Head Mr. Rodolfo Ungson were so thankful to Kuya Daniel Razon for sponsoring the whole Bocce Team's uniforms and air ticket. Without his support, their participation was not possible. 

 

John 9:2-3 - And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”  Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.



Being able to mingle with these special people was a very heartwarming experience. They converse like normals do. What I love most was hearing them tell their achievements, their disappointments, their aspirations and dreams and their appreciation of life. This experience made me more grateful and thankful to God for what I am and what I have.