Star Cinema came up with a landmark film, the acclaimed and box-office hit “Tanging Yaman” (starring some of the country’s most talented actors) by Laurice Guillen 10 years ago, in the Year of the Jubillee, making it a most fitting film for Filipino families to see.

This year, Star Cinema once more brings to the screen a new gathering of the industry’s most acclaimed and brightest stars via “Sa ‘Yo Lamang,” again by Direk Laurice.The movie is Star Cinema’s 17th anniversary offering.

“Sa ‘Yo Lamang” stars Lorna Tolentino and Christopher de Leon, Diether Ocampo, Coco Martin, Zanjoe Marudo, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Empress Schuck, Miles Ocampo, Lauren Young, and Bea Alonzo. The story revolves around a family torn by uncontrolled circumstances. Will love, faith and forgiveness prevail during the most trying times in their life?

With a script written by Ricky Lee and a team of young, talented writers from Star Cinema, “Sa ’Yo Lamang” promises to be another fitting tribute to the family, especially in these difficult times.

“Sa ‘Yo Lamang” is slated to open in theaters nationwide on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Pacquiao is Sony’s 3D man

Congressman Manny Pacquiao has inked an important deal to add to his growing list of endorsements. Sony Philippines recently tapped him as the official endorser of their 3D technology. Unlike any other endorsement deal however, this one may prove to have the most cutting edge technology. 3D is available in a wide range of products from TVs (Bravia), game console (Playstation 3) and high end video cameras (NEX-5). Pacquiao also has the distinction of being the owner of the first 3D capable TV in the country: A 52-inch 3D Bravia TV and 3D Blu-Ray player.

Sony’s heritage of innovation and renowned breakthrough technologies have brought to life many well-loved products, from wonderful movies, beautiful music, and epic games, to the sleek and powerful gadgets you have in your home. With its pioneering 3D technology, Sony is the only tech company that has the ability to offer consumers everything from creating and producing 3D content (with the use of impressive 3D hardware products) and delivering the most complete 3D experience possible to our homes today.

Sony’s showcase of the 3D TV last February of this year was followed by the highly anticipated introduction of PlayStation in the country. PlayStation, being one of the consoles which can playback content (games and movies) in 3D – the other one being the Blu-ray player. As competitors can only offer 3D TV and playback, for Sony, the 3D madness does not stop there. The NEX-5 – which is able to capture photos in 3D Sweep Panorama shots – was also launched in Philippine shores last July. Through the 3D Mall Tours, Sony was able to reach more Filipinos as they showcased 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in 3D.

Beyond the leadership position Sony and Pacquiao both enjoy in their respective fields, the team-up is also the result of their shared commitment to the value of bridging imagination and action, vision into concrete reality.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on August 24 go to Senators Tito Sotto and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, former Manila Councilor Star Querubin, Raul Teehankee, Aber P. Canlas, Tony Adriano, Symphony A. Yuquimpo, Mimi Muñoz, Rufino C. Palencia, Zeny Iripol, and Atty. Jun Torrente.