'Journey to Bethlehem' to come to PH cinemas

The greatest story ever told comes to life on the big screen this Christmas season. "Journey to Bethlehem," an upcoming Christmas musical starring Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim and Antonio Banderas as King Herod, opens in Philippine cinemas in December.

The movie weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told.

The movie weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told.

The movie retells the story of a young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility, a young man torn between love and honor, and a jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown with a twist.

This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told — the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

Directed by Adam Anders, with screenplay by Adam Anders and Peter Barsocchini. Produced by Brandt Andersen, Adam Anders, Ryan Busse, Stephen Meinen, Alan Powell, Steve Barnett.

Fiona Palomo, who plays Mary, and Milo Manheim, who plays Joseph, are joined by Omid Djalili, Rizwan Manji, Geno Segers, MŌRIAH, Joel Smallbone, Lecrae, Stephanie Gil and Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas.

Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Davao de Oro — Phivolcs

BY ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ

Oct 20, 2023 07:51 AM

  

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Phivolcs

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Davao de Oro province early Friday morning, Oct. 20, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Phivolcs said the earthquake, which struck at 2:58 a.m., had its epicenter 35 kilometers (km) southeast of New Bataan, Davao de Oro.

It occurred at a shallow depth of 13 km beneath the epicenter. 

Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity V (strong) in Caraga in Davao Oriental and New Bataan, Maragusan, and Pantukan in Davao de Oro.

It was also felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Nabunturan, Compostela, Monkayo, Mawab, Montevista, Laak, Mabini, and Maco in Davao de Oro; Intensity III (weak) in Davao City and Tagum City in Davao del Norte; and Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) in Bislig City and Tandag City in Surigao del Sur.

Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.

It also said that there may have been damage caused by the earthquake and warned the public about potential aftershocks. 

Future of fashion: This dress can change its patterns with just a click of a button

 Software company Adobe unveils its 'Project Primrose'

BY JOHN LEGASPI

  

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In the past years, we've seen the line between the tech and fashion industries blur. We saw how AI can influence a designer's creative process and how the digital space continues to create new landscapes for retail to explore. This time, their colliding worlds produce something wearable.

At Adobe Max 2023 in Los Angeles, software company Adobe unveiled its latest innovations, from photo and video editing to 3D designs. During its “Sneaks” segment, it presented its take on the future of fashion, which is a dress can change its patterns with just a click of a button.

Under the “Project Primrose,” the cocktail dress is made of sequin-like pieces that are reflective light-diffuser modules" which have tiny liquid crystals commonly used in smart window applications. 

“Project Primrose blurs the line between technology and fashion, demonstrating the potential for flexible textile displays—and turning clothes into creative canvases,” as per Adobe. “This interactive dress can offer infinite style possibilities, displaying content created with Adobe Firefly, After Effects, Stock,and Illustrator.”

Christine Dierk wearing her digital dress (Stills from Adobe/Youtube)

Leading the presentation was Adobe researcher Christine Dierk, who crafted the dress. As she modeled the digital dress, it shifted its color from cream to metallic silver with just a press of a button. The dress can also present different patterns like stripes and chevron, among others.

“Unlike traditional clothing, which is static, Primrose allows me to refresh my look in a moment,” Christine said during her presentation.

Apart form its changing looks, the dress is also animated. Its body sensors allowed the patterns to be in motion as Christine moved her body. 

“Fashion doesn’t have to be static, it can be dynamic and even interactive,” Christine said. “And we’re excited for a future where there’s more ways to express yourself.”

Savannah Davison shows way as PLDT denies Akari for first win

BY NIKOLE JAVIER

Oct 19, 2023 07:29 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• PLDT drew strength from Savannah Davison as it denied Akari’s third-set fightback, 25-16, 25-16, 25-23, for its first win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City, Oct. 19.

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PLDT drew strength from Savannah Davison as it denied Akari’s third-set fightback, 25-16, 25-16, 25-23, for its first win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City, Oct. 19. 

 Savannah Davison powers PLDT. (PVL Images)

The High Speed Hitters bounced back after their sorry opening game loss against the Cignal HD Spikers and hung tough until the end to turn back the Chargers for a 1-1 record. 

Davison poured 19 points on 14 attacks, three blocks and two service aces to lead the balanced production of PLDT.  

Dell Palomata and Erika Santos delivered 13 and 12 points, respectively, while Royse Tubino finished with 11 markers of her own. 

Trailing 12-16 in the third set after Palomata’s back-to-back points, Akari went on a 6-2 counter to put the match in its first deadlock. 

The game was tied four more times and even saw the Chargers take over the lead thrice before Mika Reyes ended it for the last time with a drop ball, 22-all. 

From there, the High Speed Hitters took control with a 3-1 finishing kick capped by Davison’s crosscourt shot. 

Meanwhile, Akari absorbed a 1-1 record as its third-set surge fell short, failing to carry over the momentum from its impressive opening victory over the F2 Logistics.

Faith Nisperos and Dindin Manabat led the way for the Chargers in the losing end with 11 and 10 points, respectively. 

What does “Ich gönn dir” mean in English?

 

Susanne Ary

Oh, that’s a tough one. There is no word that matches the meaning exactly. The verb might be easier to grasp if you look at the corresponding noun, “Gönner” = a person who “gönns”. It can mean sponsor, patron or benefactor but it also has a demeaning ring to it as in “sugar daddy”. “Gönnen” always happens from a higher status to a lowe one, like granting someone’s wish just because you have the power to, allow a person to enjoy something although you have to power to disallow it.

It’s also used in a self-referential way which creates a slight ironic undertone:

Ich bin auf Diät, aber ich gönne mir das Eis jetzt.

I’m on a diet but I allow myself to enjoy the ice cream now.

When used in the negative, it means being jealous, begrudging someone, envy someone:

Er gönnt seinem Kollegen die Beförderung nicht.

He is jealous of his coworker’s promotion.

Hope this helps.