GMA holds 2022 New Year Special
GMA Network will celebrate the new year with Kapuso Countdown to 2022: The GMA New Year Special, on Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. Alden Richards leads the network’s artists including prime actress Bea Alonzo, Christian Bautista, Garrett Bolden, Rayver Cruz, Rochelle Pangilinan, Mark Herras, Aicelle Santos, Hannah Precillas, Jessica Villarubin, Lexi Gonzales, Mavy Legaspi, Kyline Alcantara, and Julie Anne San Jose.
NCCA premieres Rizal’s Pen worldwide
THE NATIONAL Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through its Sentro Rizal sites, will hold a series of showings of Rizal’s Pen, a film by Nicolas B. Pichay in celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Jose Rizal’s death starting Dec. 29 until Jan. 1. The short film is about Patrick (played by AIR), who, while contending with life under quarantine, discovers the humanistic and liberating force of the works of Jose Rizal. Reading about Rizal’s life, Patrick realizes the genius in the man and his life in exile. Urian Best Actor 2021 Nanding Josef and Annie Luis appear in special cameo roles. For the screening schedules, visit https://www.facebook.com/NCCAOfficial.
GMA News and Public Affairs presents’ yearend special
AS EVERYONE welcomes the new year on Jan.1, GMA News and Public Affairs will air its year-end special, Year of the Superhero, at 7:15 p.m. The show takes a look back on some of the heroic moments of 2021. Hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, the show features international artist Leeroy New, award-winning children’s book author Augie Rivera, and acclaimed director Rico Gutierrez. Ms. Rivera walks viewers through the giant 3D art installation by New which was inspired by stories of ordinary citizens who lifted our spirits in 2021 including Filipino Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, the nurses who saved 35 infants from a burning hospital, and the youth behind the community pantry initiative which made headlines this year. Year of the Superhero also looks back at the rescue of the survivors of the C-130 Hercules crash in Sulu, the news of a police officer who assisted a woman giving birth on the street in Capiz, as well as the viral story of the girl who rescued her pet dog from being hit by an oncoming train.
BGC holds fireworks shows
TO WELCOME 2022, Taguig City and Bonifacio Global City (BGC) invite the public to view the City Government of Taguig’s drone and fireworks display that can be seen all throughout the estate. This will be complemented by the community’s twinkling lights and variety of al fresco dining options. On Dec. 31, there will be simultaneous fireworks display in the following locations: 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street (Drone Display at 11:55 p.m.); the Uptown Parade Steel Carpark; and the Market Market Open Carpark.
Taiwan broadcasts fireworks show
TAIWAN is once again providing its annual free live broadcast of the Taipei 101 New Year countdown fireworks display. The broadcast will begin precisely at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 31. This year’s show will feature a 360-second performance using 16,000 fireworks, with the theme “Towards a better future.” It is hoped that the display could heal people’s hearts around the world as they look forward to a better and a merry 2022. After the fireworks displays, the video will be uploaded to MOFA’s “Trending Taiwan” YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yFGrMYnnRusraegYMIauw
RWM holds countdown concert
RESORTS World Manila’s (RWM) Grand Fiesta Manila is making a lot of noise to count down to the new year. It is bringing together two of the country’s leading rock acts, Aegis and The Dawn, for a back-to-back The Grand Countdown to 2022 concert to close out the year with a bang for a live audience at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) on Dec. 31 starting at 8 p.m. The concert will be hosted by Nicole Laurel Asensio, and big surprises await lucky spectators. Tickets to the Grand Countdown to 2022 are now available from Bronze to SSVIP for P2,659 to P13,615. For inquiries contact Girah Manaligod (0917-872-8309), Neil Crisostomo (0917-658-9378), or King Feria (0917-823-9602). Stream the show at home live on pay per view at KTX.ph on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. for P888 per access. For more information on The Grand Countdown to 2022 and Grand Fiesta Manila visit www.rwmanila.com.
