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CEB Updates
 13 April
2010

“BABE I LOVE YOU” by ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. was graded ‘B’ by the CEB last March 30. The film stars Sam Milby and Anne Curtis. Mae Cruz directed the film.

 

“Can love really bring two opposite worlds together?

How much will you give up for the one you love?”

 

In the academe, Nicolas ‘Nico’ Veneracion Borromeo is a highly-esteemed History of Architecture professor who is on his way to becoming the next Vice Dean of the Department. He knows that achieving this would finally make his mother proud of him and forgive him for indirectly causing his father’s death.

 

And yet, when he meets an unconventional girl named Sandra ‘Sasa’ Sanchez, his world turns upside down. He never thought that he could fall in love with someone who works as a promo-girl and is obviously unacceptable in his life. But he did. And now their relationship stands to threaten everything he’s rebuilt since the accident with his father.

 

Still, in wanting to keep her, he strives to adjust to her and her past and defends her to everyone who questions their relationship. Because she also loves him, she eventually makes changes to fit in his life. It becomes a struggle that they’re both willing to endure.

 

This tests all their principles and despite wanting to accept each other, they realize that their differences are just too vast. They mutually agree to separate ways.

 

Six months pass and they meet again. Despite their painful parting, they renew friendship once again.



CEB Updates
11 May
2010

“HERE COMES THE BRIDE,” by ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., Octoarts Films and Quantum Films, Inc. was graded `B’ by the CEB last May 11. The film stars Angelica Panganiban, Eugene Domingo, John Lapus, Tuesday Vargas and Jaime Fabregas. Chris Martinez directed the film.

 

The story revolves around five people, Stefanie (Angelica Panganiban), who is about to get married to Harold (Tom Rodriguez). Her mother (Cherry Pie Picache) picked on the date when the solar eclipse shall occur. Precy (Eugene Domingo) is a feisty lawyer who was picked as the ninang of the bride. Medelyn (Tuesday Vargas) is a sacrificial nanny to her troubled ward. Bien (Jaime Fabregas) is a hypersexual paternal grandfather of Harold. Toffee is a desperate image stylist. Upon traveling for the wedding, they are travelling the Magnetic Hill. When the eclipse happened, an accident occurred. Precy's soul went to Medelyn. Medelyn's soul went into Bien. Bien's went to Toffee. Toffee's went to Stefanie and Stefanie's went to Precy. On the day of her wedding, Precy who has the soul of Stefanie seek the help of Kim Atienza. The solar eclipse happens once every two years. The five waited two years for the eclipse to happen. After two years, they attempt to repeat the accident on the Magnetic Hill. On the first attempt, Stefanie has the soul of Medelyn, Precy has the soul of Bien, Medelyn has the soul of Toffee, Toffee has the soul of Precy and Bien has the soul of Stefanie. On the second attempt, Stefanie was with the soul of Bien, Precy has the soul of Toffee, Bien has the soul of Precy, Toffee has the soul of Medelyn and Medelyn has the soul of Stefanie. When they attempt for the third time, Stefanie has the soul of Precy, who has the soul of Medelyn, who has the soul of Bien, who has the soul of Toffee, who has the soul of Stefanie. They were back to normal on the fourth and final attempt.

 

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“YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING” by Regal Entertainment, Inc. and GMA Network Films, Inc. was graded `B’ by the CEB last May 04. The film stars Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes. Mark Reyes V directed the film.

 

The film is about Iska, a simple, happy Igorot from the mountains who suddenly inherits millions after the death of her real father, and Raphael who is from a rich family who suddenly finds himself penniless after his father is convicted of corruption in Congress.

 

The two meet when Iska ends up in the mansion where Raphael used to live. As fate brings them together, Iska feels Raphael needs her insights on how to live a happy life. Since Iska is new in the business, Raphael acts the job of being her new business manager. As the two grapple in the new realities of their own lives, they fall in love. But falling in love comes with a price and at what cost? Only the two of them know.



CEB Updates
 16 June
2010

“NOY” by Cinemedia Films Productions, Inc. was graded `A’ by the CEB last June 1. The film stars Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Cherry Pie Picache, Baron Geisler, Joem  Bascon and Vice  Ganda. Dondon Santos directed the film.

 

Forced to find a job as his family’s breadwinner, Noy poses as a journalist commissioned to come up with a documentary following the campaign trail of his namesake and top presidential bet, Senator Noynoy Aquino, for the 2010 Philippine National Elections.

 

The film, infused with actual documentary footage and intercut with dramatic scenes, deals with themes of poverty, survival, and hope for the Filipino family.

 

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“EMIR” by the Film Development Council of the Philippines was graded `A’ by the CEB last June 7. The film stars Frencheska Farr, Dulce, Julia Clarete, Beverly Salviejo, Kalila Aguilos, Liesl Batucan, Melanie Dujunco, Jhong Hilario and Sid Lucero. Chito Roño directed the film.

 

The musical film is set in a fictional emirate in the Middle East. It tells the story of a yaya (nanny), Amelia, a Filipina from Ilocos who decides to work abroad to help her family. She takes care of the Sheik’s wife who is about to give birth, and later acts as the yaya to the newly born, Ahmed, the Sheik’s eldest son.

 

Amelia sees Ahmed growing up, rearing him, and in the process, introducing the young boy to the culture, values, and language of the Philippines. More than a nanny, Amelia acts as Ahmed’s surrogate mother and is even willing to offer her life to ensure his safety.

 

Ahmed is 12 years old when the villa is assaulted and invaded. Amelia flees to the desert with Ahmed, camping with the Bedouins. In the ensuing turmoil, Amelia gets separated from Ahmed and is forced by circumstances to go back to the Philippines, unappreciated for the heroism she had done.

 

Seven years after her forced departure from the Emirates, Amelia is back in Paoay, tending a small puesto in the market. One day, Amelia goes home from the market when a limousine stops in the middle of the road and a dashing young man steps out of the car. Amelia sees a familiar face. She asks Ahmed who is now a handsome 19-year-old crowned prince, “Bakit ka naririto?”

 

Amelia is embraced by Ahmed and she realizes that indeed, the hand that rocks the cradle, could rule the world. The film ends with a musical number featuring the Filipina yayas all over the world.


Six months pass and they meet again. Despite their painful parting, they renew friendship once again.





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