The Evolution of Philippine Entertainment Begins: 2014

The primary concept of the Philippine television has long been unmovable. For a long time, media and entertainment revolved around the traditional Philippine stories; these stories having the same characteristics. Namely, rich versus the poor, love between master and maid, orphans, and many others which you can find under your grandma's bed. However, after watching this 'certain' movie, I began to have hope for the Filipino's fictitious state of mind. Because of this movie, I said to myself "The wait is over. The Filipino's creative mind has set out again.".

For the title of this movie, well, the title says it all. However, the title talks about the story in a less spoiling way. It talks about the story with professionalism unlike amateur titles which can readily make you conclude the story. This movie that I'm talking about, this movie that could probably make a big-screen history in 2014, this movie which was written by Carmi Raymundo, and was brought to life by Olivia M. Lamasan, this movie is none other than "Starting Over Again" which brought together some of the most talented actors and actresses of our time, Iza Calzado, Piolo Pascual, and Toni Gonzaga. These three were able to portray such amazing characters that would surely leave a trace in your minds. Together with their co-actors and actresses, Joross Gamboa, Bryan Santos, Beauty Gonzales, Cai Cortez, and Edgar Allan Guzman, the movie became a huge success.

At the first part of the story, you won't easily realize the main conflict that's about to befall the main characters. Unlike the typical love story, this isn't about a third party, or distance. Heck, this movie isn't merely about acceptance. This movie is about something that affects us as a whole. This movie is about something that we cannot change or stop, that all we can do is follow so that we'll never be left behind. The conflict in this story is not just meant for the story. But the conflict is simply, "time". Isn't it surprising how something so simple can affect us so easily? How can we let something that affects us go to waste? Why do we take time for granted? These are just some of the questions that you can answer once you 'read' the movie. Did I type it correctly? Read the movie? Yes. That is what we should do. I have learned this from one of my best professors. I will not mention his name, because I think he would prefer that the 'noise' comes looking for him. Instead if I just blow a horn for him. Going back, the movie is a huge success. You haven't lived until you have seen and understand this movie.

Prayer VS. Tragedy

Indeed, you are right. Prayers may not be able to bring back the dead and things that have already been destroyed. And the rain might not stop no matter how much we wish for it to go away. Because on the first place, everything that comes down naturally has been brought about by God. But you are definitely wrong about your idea that a prayer will not solve anything. Because prayers are man's proof that they have faith in God.

We are very much aware that each and everyone of us shall perish and be one with the land. Have you ever thought that maybe this is just the natural way of declaring that our time is up? Have you ever thought of that? Face it or not. Soon in our lives, we shall return to Him and face whatever consequence we will have after the life we have lived. Prayers may not be able to bring back the dead, or put up that houses that have gone to waste, but prayers are able to uplift one's soul. Prayers give people something to look forward to. The most important thing during the time of need, is hope. Prayers exist in order to assure that people will not give up and their hopes of living a better life will remain. Don't think of God as a predictable being. He is the most intelligent and the most powerful above all. He knows what He is doing.

[I am not a full-fledged Christian, but I could not stand people who are stepping on others' belief. I am defending the Christian faith, because I for one also believe in something. And I do not want anyone to put a limit on my faith. Religion is something to respect. It is not something one should just blabber about.]

[I wrote this using my point of view if I were a Christian.]