Alessandra de Rossi and Ivan Padilla in the movie "12" 

Is quitting really part of a relationship? Why does a good romance has to end? What are the factors and elements to be considered if things didn't turn out like what you've planned? 

For every relationship, it takes two to tango, right? And if the boat is sinking, both of you should paddle with right timing and in one direction with synchronicity. If the other one isn't responsive or doesn't show any interest at all, then that's the time you both should sit down and talk it over. 

In the case of this movie of Alessandra de Rossi and Ivan Padilla entitled "12," they both started as real good friends turned into lovers. Alessandra who plays Erika has felt that something's missing with her life, she has realized that if she's going to accept Anton's (Ivan Padilla) marriage proposal, will she be happy and contented? Will she live the happy life she imagined with her partner Anton? She began to reiterate her side, her thoughts, her innermost feelings. And the conflict begins... 

Anton, being the man and an established director, wouldn't also give way to her partner Erika. Their same issue just keeps on circling and coming through, no resolutions were made until such a point that they have to decide. 

I know some of us can really relate to their conflict and issues, but what would you do if you were in their shoes? As for me, aside from the feeling of #relatemuch and immersing myself on some of the situations, I could use some tips and ways from their characters and their very too-close-to-reality lines. 

Alessandra de Rossi and Ivan Padilla during the movie's presscon 

If you wish to watch the videos recorded during "12" presscon, please click here.

Showing in cinemas nationwide under Viva Films. This is a must-watch amazing peeps!!! 👍👍👍 

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After four years, box-office royalties John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo had returned via their comeback movie, "It takes a Man and a Woman," as on-screen loveteam of the first and most successful romantic comedy series in the history of Philippine cinema. Graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board and co-produced by Star Cinema and Viva Films, the movie is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Saturday, March 30, 2013. 

John Lloyd was simply clad in his very neat white long sleeves with shorts (nice!) while Sarah was wearing a pretty, figure hugging outfit (sexy!) during 

"It Takes a Man and a Woman" blog conference

The well-loved characters of Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro were brought to life by great actors Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz respectively. Both stars have admitted having been attached to their characters as John Lloyd said in the movie's blog conference, "Talagang naging personal 'yung journey ni Miggy to this date, I can very much identify with him, sa mga natutunan n'ya, sa mga pinagdaanan n'ya, especially itong part 3, 'yung mga sinabi sa'kin ng tatay ko in the story, tumatak talaga s'ya." 

John Lloyd got emotional when he answered the same question during the movie's grand presscon held at the Dolphy theater

The more relaxed, cool and very "Lloydie" peg during the movie's blogcon :))

While Sarah talked about the lesson she'd learned from her character in the story, "Ang natutunan ko sa kanya, importante 'yung pag nagmahal ka, importante na 'yung mature ka, nandodoon 'yung understanding, at pag nagmahal ka kasama 'yung pain, kasama 'yung joy... lahat kailangan handa kang tanggapin ng lahat ng 'yun, 'yung forgiveness, dun mo malalaman kapag mahal mo ang isang tao kapag willing kang mag-forgive... dun mo malalaman 'yung worth ng tao para sa'yo kapag kinaya mong magpatawad." If only you could see how Sarah expressed her feelings and thought while she was explaining how she felt about her character, it really came from her heart, and I guess, we could say that, the Popstar princess has really matured surviving from the past experiences of her life. 

The braver, the bolder, the fiercer and the more mature Sarah Geronimo during the movie's grand presscon and blogcon

Speaking of maturity, the beautiful director of "It takes a Man and a Woman," direk Cathy Garcia-Molina talked about the maturity of the two main actors, John Lloyd and Sarah especially,"Four years have passed, almost five, di'ba panahon na para mag-mature sila? And ako natakot talaga ako kasi si Sarah, hindi talaga kami nagkita for that duration, since 'yung 'You've Changed...,' si Lloydie kasi nakagawa pa kami ng ilang pelikula eh, so natakot talaga ako, "ano kaya ito, gnun pa rin kaya si Laida?' Ay, hindi... nung nagkita kami parang sakto, sakto 'yung nagawang kuwento ni ate Carmi kasi, nag-mature na rin si Laida sa sarili n'yang personal na buhay. Maturity is you know, not being too serious and less giggly ano,  in the way she thinks, the way she sees life now, what she talks about, the talks that they have on the set, the questions she asks me, nakikita ko, 'Uhm... si Sarah, hindi na si Sarah na luma, wala na, ano na s'ya, may natutunan na, nakatulong kung anuman ang napagdaanan n'ya sa apat na taon na 'yun, pero malaking naitulong. Si Lloydie naman po kasi constant 'yung aming pagkikita, at saka 'yun na nga, matagal na 'yang mature, hahaha." 

Direk Cathy Garcia-Molina happily shares her thoughts on Sarah and John Lloyd "It Takes a Man and a Woman" during the blogcon held at the Star Cinema conference room

"It Takes a Man and a Woman" director, Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina and 

screenplay writer Ms. Carmi Raymundo

John Lloyd and Sarah admitted that they had difficulties in starting anew with their characters in the movie. Actually, a lot had happened to both of them for four years, in their personal and professional lives. Sarah was more thankful to direk Cathy for being so patient with her especially, for everything, she even consider direk a "fuel" for her to function and work properly. Lloydie also admitted that for him personally, he also had a hard time trying to portray his character as Miggy who'd been indifferent in this third sequel of their rom-com series. And on that note, Sarah's character, Laida, will come to his rescue. The ever-reliable and ever-dependable Laida, as always. :))

The well-loved on-screen loveteam, John Lloyd and Sarah

During the blogcon, Sarah vehemently admitted that, if she weren't "Sarah Geronimo," she can be a "Laida Magtalas." Here's what she replied to my question,"Yes! Ang lapit kasi namin eh, sobrang pareho kami. Sabi ko nga, marami akong na-experience pero si Laida, mas nag-mature s'ya. Basta ako, syempre wini-wish ko rin na ma-meet ko someday 'yung magiging "Miggy Montenegro" ko. ♥

The beautiful Sarah G. !!!

We could expect a lot of changes, challenges, maturity and lessons from this third installment of the movie, having started on "A Very Special Love," with Laida and Miggy as less mature, giggly type of couple, followed by "You Changed My Life," as the title itself denotes, their love for each other somehow changed their lives continuing now with "It Takes a Man and a Woman," and as their love story progresses, everyone had to take the road of maturity (but not too serious, you know), for them to be called man and woman. 

Watch how they face each other's lives after the break-up, their encounters, their journey, feel  how their families love and support them no matter what, be with them during their fall, their triumph... and witness how they grow into love until the end. 

And now, the final question: "Will this be the end of their love story?" 

If you wish to know the answer... watch it! 

Re-discover love by watching "It Takes a Man and a Woman" with a powerful supporting cast like Rowell Santiago, Al Tantay, Irma Adlawan, Joross Gamboa, Gio Alvarez, Matet De Leon, Guji Lorenzana, Miles Ocampo, Johnny Revilla, Dante Rivero and introducing in this film, model-host Isabelle Daza as Belle, the socialite girlfriend of Miggy. 

Please check out more BTS pics from the movie's blogger's conference here.

John Lloyd and Bea during "The Mistress" Blogcon