My youngest daughter would sing the songs from Nestle’s Kasambuhay Habambuhay TVC. It is her LSS so to speak. Here is the Nestle 100 Years Pag-ibig TVC if you haven’t seen it yet:

So when I had the chance to be invited to last night’s (June 8 ) special screening of Nestle’s Kasambuhay Habambuhay Short Film Anthology at PH Nestle’s HQ, I decided to attend the event, dragging my youngest daughter with me who had her initial session at Global Art yesterday. No rains nor high water can make us not come because my Bunso was not going to take “NO” for an answer. It was after all, a chance for her to see what she has been singing about for several days.

Anyway, I’m glad we went. We sure did have a great time as I’ve written earlier in my Teacher Julie FB page.

So there, I think my laughter was one of those that resonated the venue’s walls where we watched the Nestle Kasambuhay Habambuhay Short Film Anthology. I don’t know if it was obvious when my tears were falling but I know, there were some whose heart strings were tugged just like me.

There are 10 shorts films with 10 minutes each featured in Nestle Kasambuhay Habambuhay Short Film Anthology. Please click on the title to be directed to the YouTube trailer:

• The Howl and the Fussyket directed by Chris Martinez (Genre: a family comedy of manners; Brand: Bear Brand Instant Milk). 8-year old Aaron (Gerald Pesigan) volunteered to be his grade 2 class’ representative in the coming English Declamation contest. Will he win the contest despite his obvious difficulties interchanging “p” and “f”? How will his mother (Eugene Domingo) and sister (Kiray) help him prep for the competition? This is a story of perseverance, family unity and knowing what triumph is all about. Guaranteed howls of laughter and “awww…” moments.

• Unplugged directed by Raul Jorolan (Genre: a feel-good adventure of discovery; Brand feature: Milo . Foot ball coach (Marvin Agustin) brought his team of young football players to his grandfather’s (Eddie Garcia) home in the province to bond. But as the grandpa observed, they are all engrossed with their handheld gadgets so he asked them to give it all up and stay unplugged. The boys had so much fun enjoying the outdoors, coming to the realization that by going offline, they are able to reconnect back to (the simple joys) in life: a life unplugged. Note: one of my personal favorites.

• Silup directed by Jun Reyes. Genre: A Gritty Urban Drama. Brand feature: Bear Brand Sterilized Milk. Silup, Pulis spelled backwards, is about a Manila cop (Sid Lucero) who is a third generation policeman. He sees crime, had been shot at which missed. He is strict and tough but at home, he is that caring person who lives with his grandma (Gloria Romero). Be prepared to see what these cops deal with and believe me, some of the scenes are not something you’d probably want to see in real life.

• Isang Tasang Pangarap directed by Sid Maderazo. Genre: a comedy of epic proportions. Brand feature: Nescafe. Elias (Ramon Bautista) lives in a town devastated by calamity and chaos. he has one simple joy: his love for a cup of hot coffee everyday. In his symbolic red mug, he sees hope when he had an enlightening realization after talking to a sari-sari store owner. Soon, people came to see him because he became The Coffee Psychic. Would he be able to give these people the hope they all long for? Can’t seem to find the YouTube trailer.

• Sali Salita directed by A/F Benaza. Genre: family fantasy drama. Brand feature: Nido. A writer mom who writes stories for children doesn’t seem to have the time to spend with her child. The child is a playful imaginative child who strives to seek attention from his busy mother. The child found time to unleash his creativity when his grandpa (Kuya Bodjie Pascua) came to visit and they start playing Story Starters where they exchange ideas about magical places, heroes, and villains. The boy’s grandfather leaves with the story left hanging and without an ending. It is now up to the mother to help her son give the story an ending. How will the ending be? This is the other one of my favorites.

• Oh! Pa Ra Sa Ta U Wa Yeah! directed by Jeorge Agcaoili. Genre: Original Pilipino Music. Brand feature: Nestea . This is a story of a family who helped their teenage son Nicos (Neil Coleta) figure out how he can make his love known to the girl of his dreams. His dad gave him a Womanual with the ABAKADA of how to win a woman’s heart. I love the songs I just wished they included the lyrics while they were singing, LOL.

• Downtown directed by Stephen Ngo. Genre: A quiet story of love. Brand feature: Coffeemate. A Chinese man who has floated through life with his wife beside him now lives alone in dirty home with unshaven beard and uncut hair. Realizing he needs to get his act together, finally takes control of his life and at another chance to reconnect with his love one. Found out how as the story unfolds. This definitely tugged at my heart strings, thinking how the hubby and I will be when the children are all grown up and we are both in our golden years.

• Tingala sa Ibaba directed by Henry Frejas. Genre: a coming-of-age satire. Brand feature: Nestle Ice Cream and Nestle Koko Krunch. One child from a well-to-do family who has a dad who tells him he always has to be “on top” is sitting on the lower end of the see-saw because the other boy at the other end was thinner and smaller. Rich kid looks up at the poor kid while the poor kid looks down at the rich kid. How will they reverse their roles on the see-saw? Will they still play when they see each other as they prepare to go home, one boy pulling his bag with casters as he gets into their family car and the other boy walking away with his big sister? A story of friendship.

• Cooking Mo, Cooking Ko directed by Chris Martinez. Genre: A Shakespearean Food Film. Brand feature: Maggi Magic Sarap (we don’t use this one nor the competition because I steer clear of seasoning mixes). Two formerly friends but now warring families, the Montano and the Capule vie to get more customers for their own carinderias. But alas, their youngest children fall in love and one’s family’s secret to a better taste was revealed. Will the families stop fighting with each other? Will they finally accept that their children are in-love with each other? This is my daughter’s favorite so she tells me though she has also watched The Howl and the Fussyket several times in YouTube, both directed by the same director.

• Sign Seeker directed by Carlo Directo. Genre: Romantic Comedy. Brand feature: Nestle Fitnesse Cereals and Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt (kids favorite are Very Berry and Yogurt Jelly). Bien (John Lloyd Cruz)who doesn’t seem to believe his friend’s suggestion that he ask the girl of his dreams (Solenn Heussaff) for a date ask for signs to mean a “go for it”. He asked for signs, would he get the signs he’s looking for? Yes, be careful what you wish for but if it’s for the girl of your dreams, why not? Fun film to watch and you’d just want to believe in the coincidences too!

June 11 and 12 is Free Movie Weekend, and viewers can watch for free at selected SM cinemas nationwide (Megamall Cinema 3, Southmall Cinema 6, Rosales Cinema 1, Davao Cinema 1 and Cebu Cinema 7). Check out this site regarding ticket concerns.

Thank you Nestle Philippines for making this short film anthology. Do bring your loved ones and watch Nestle Kasambuhay Hambambuhay Short Film Anthology. Don’t forget to bring tissue with you 🙂

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