If the name "Mamma Mia!" rings a bell to you, then it's probably because you've heard it from one of the songs of 70's hit-makers, ABBA. "Mamma Mia!", however, was made into a Broadway musical, based on the songs of ABBA, and was then made into a movie last year, based on the musical itself. RJ 100.3fm was proud enough to have premiered this fun-loving, lighthearted and family-based motion picture that was held at the Rockwell Cinema 1. This is the type of film you would want to go and see, especially if you're familiar with ABBA's famous hits: "Dancing Queen", "Take A Chance On Me", "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme (A Man After Midnight)", "Voulez-Vous", "S.O.S.", "I Have A Dream", and of course, the self-titled song, "Mamma Mia!", and a whole lot more! No one could ever forget these memorable songs, especially if they're sung by the cast members themselves. Who knew that actors like Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Amanda Seyfried all had the courage to lend out their vocal prowess, considering they're not singers to begin with, but they surely are some of the best actors in Hollywood! Official website: www.mammamiamovie.com/

The movie, "Wanted" was premiered by RJ 100.3fm last year, of June 23, 2008 at The Rockwell Cinema, along with our invited VIP guests and sponsors. For those who haven't seen "Wanted" yet, it is a film directed by Russian director, Timur Bekmambetov, on which he based the movie on the comic-book series by Mark Millar and J.G. Wells. On this cinematic version, it blows your mind with an astounding pièce-de-special-effects-résistance, and includes a driven, action-packed flick, that stars James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The story basically revolves around the principal character, Wesley (played by McAvoy). At first, he starts out as a spineless, pathetic loser, whose miserable life is stuck behind an office cubicle, and is being mistreated by his colleagues, as well as being used and disrespected by both his cheating girlfriend and his un-loyal best friend. All that is about to change, when Fox (Jolie) crashes into his life, and brings him to the Fraternity. Wesley is then introduced to Sloane (Freeman), leader of the Fraternity. He starts training with them, until he is a skilled assassin himself, and finally finds out about the real secrecy behind the organization.

Riding on the crest of his return from exile, Ramon "RJ" Jacinto envisioned the return of large-scale rock festivals in the Philippines. Finding a perfect venue at the Amoranto Stadium, RJ staged the first ever Pinoy Woodstock on Dec. 16, 1989, having the concert run from 6am until 6am the next morning. Featured were such acts: • RJ and the New Riots • Freddie Aguilar • Sampaguita • Pepe Smith • Coco Jam • Bosyo Fortuno and His Band • Gary Perez and Bandera • AfterImage • Introvoys • Nanette Jacinto & The Rock n’ Roll Mamas • Joey Albert • Randy Santiago • Labuyo • Banyuhay ni Heber • Hotdog • The Jerks • Maria Cafra • Identity Crisis • Wakadoos • Call of Nature • Agos • Body and Soul • Pen Pen ni Emil Sanglay • Junko and the Toys • Fire • Hysteria • Rico J. Puno • John Lesaca • Kojak and the Orioles • Amo (feat. Arnel Pineda) • Nuance • Hiyas • Changgala • Paul Toledo • Arenarr

In response to the tense, political environment in the Philippines at the time, RJ pushed for peace by staging another Pinoy Woodstock, this time at the Payanig sa Pasig grounds (now the location of Metrowalk). Hosted by legendary DZRJ Rock Jock, Howlin’ Dave, the second Pinoy Woodstock once again featured the best of local acts, as Pepe Smith, Anakbayan, Banyuhay, Fire and Paul Toledo.

In 1996, ten years after Ramon “RJ” Jacinto trailblazed through uncharted gigging territory and established the first RJ Bistro, he staged a special, two-part concert series featuring himself and none other than Ventures lead guitarist, Nokie Edwards. With opening performances from Mitch Valdes, Jimmy Colayco (The Riots), Ben Tesoro (The Hi-Jacks), Eddie Nicolas (The Moonstrucks) and Dr. Bols Eraña (The Rioteers), Legends of Guitar was first presented to a jampacked audience at the RJ Bistro along Makati Avenue. Such was the clamor for an encore that another night was staged at Music Museum only to accommodate the demand.

To commemorate the 11th anniversary of the EDSA revolution and DZRJ’s serendipitous role in helping overthrow the Marcos dictatorship, “Radyo Bandido Strikes Again” was staged at the parking lot of the J&T Building, Sta. Mesa, near the DZRJ tower from which Radio Veritas broadcaster June Keithley made her calls on the public to head for EDSA during the 1986 peaceful revolution. Hosting were veteran Rock of Manila rock jocks, Howlin’ Dave and Bob Magoo. Featuring the following acts: • Rizal Underground • Magnum Opus • Saturday • Blue Rats • Color It Red • Shattered Silence • Advent Call • Brownman Revival • RJ and the Riots • Eraserheads • Razorback • Pepe Smith

It had always been a dream of RJ Jacinto to perform his originals and his favorite rock hits alongside a full orchestra backing him up. Come November 24, 2005, this came true with Symphonic Rock. Held at the Insular Life Theater at the Insular Life Headquarters in Ayala Alabang, this milestone concert featured RJ and his backing band, with Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by Prof. Toti Molina. Featuring a repertoire of hand-picked songs, both RJ originals and covers, Symphonic Rock was attended by no less than Her Excellency, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Produced by RJ and Ricky Ilacad, Symphonic Rock is available on DVD, under Warner Music Philippines.

Firm on his belief that determining the quality of music is not a question of its years but of how it sounds, Ramon “RJ” Jacinto not only envisioned a radio station whose playlist would be organized according to this principle but also of an entire set of concerts. Come forth “The Greatest and The Latest Concert Series,” featuring a night’s worth of the greatest hits performed by RJ Jacinto, himself, alongside other veteran musicians with the latest, up and coming artists. Currently staged once a month at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Hotel, Makati, the Greatest and the Latest Concert Series has featured such musicians as Elizabeth Ramsey, Pilita Corales, Noel Cabangon, Nyoy Volante, Christian Bautista, Richard Poon, Paolo Santos, Miguel Escueta, Chikoy Pura, Cookie Chua and Sitti.