Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros

After the break up confirmation of celebrities Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros, the two former PBB housemates had their first ever heart to heart talk in the PBB house.

The two entered in the today’s PBB unlimited season as celebrity guests to help big brother in giving tasks to the new housemates.

During their stay in the PBB house, the two opened up to big brother about the problem and misunderstanding that they are going through at the moment.

In their conversation, Jason asked Melai for space in order to focus on his career and family which he thinks is being affected by the current status of their relationship.

According to Francisco, he admitted that he lacks time for the girlfriend because of too much work which he thinks is unfair for Cantiveros.

He then stressed out that since they went out of the PBB house, a lot of things had changed and that includes the time they gave for each other.

Melai told Jason that ever since she was trying so hard to work out their relationship and explained to Francisco that in order for their relationship to work they need to build it up together which is contrary to what they are doing.

She also added that they have limited time in this world and so they need to use it now before it’s too late.

At the end, Francisco told Melai that he doesn’t want to see her crying anymore and so he decide to let go of Cantiveros which in return was answered by Melai pointing out to Jason that he has too much pride.

Maricar Reyes

Maricar Reyes and Piolo will again be reunited in an upcoming teleserye of ABS-CBN’s “Nang Dahil sa Pag-Ibig,” and so to have her say about her co-stars, she undoubtedly revealed Jericho’s behavior is quite different with Piolo.

“Jericho Rosales is more jolly and funny. Piolo Pascual is serious and reserved.”

That’s how Maricar Reyes compare Echo over Piolo. “Mas kenkoy si Echo (Jericho), mas ma-joke. Very funny, ibang level. Sobra syang jolly, nakakatuwa,” she observes.

She adds that Piolo has not changed since they worked together in the 2009 TV drama  “Lovers in Paris.”
“He’s still the same,” Maricar said.

Jericho plays her love interest while Piolo portrays a wealthy family’s son.

Jericho lightens mood once the cameras are off and they take a break from shooting heavy scenes.

“The story is very bigat kasi teleserye, so it’s nice to have someone who’s very light. Pero syempre, kapag game or shoot na, very professional,” she said.

Maricar reveals that she enjoys working with her co-actors as they have different personalities.

“All of them joke (naman) in different ways. It’s a good mix, kasi syempre ko kapag lahat naman kami pare-pareho ng personalities. So, it’s nice na kapag may quiet time, hihirit si Echo.”

What sets Jericho apart from other Kapamilya actors she has worked with, like John Lloyd Cruz and Coco Martin?

“Kanya-kanya sila eh. Si Echo, when it’s a happy scene, happy talaga sya. Pero kapag mabigat, you really see the change. It’s nice because it’s hard to snap in and out,” she replied.

Patti Grandidge and Jericho Rosales

One of the matinee idol Jericho Rosales finally talks about his latest Fil-British girlfriend!

In an interview he had with the members of the press during a pictorial for “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig” at the ABS-CBN compound on Friday, February 24, Jericho hesitatedly revealed about his girlfriend.

Echo revealed that his girlfriend was the host of the lifestyle cable channel, ETC.

“Ito na lang (hint), then I’ll stop. Host sya sa ETC, isang fashion lifestyle show called “Etcetera.” Pinoy siya, kalog parang ako,” Jericho said.

Adding that he’s very happy with his love life, Jericho pointed out that he doesn’t want to discuss his girlfriend since he wants people to know her for her work and for who she really is.

“We just have to talk about it (revealing their relationship in public), para rin sa kanya. I’m sure naman okay rin sa kanya yun, she’s a nice person. All I can say is I’m really happy,” he said.

Jericho explained that he has known the girl for a year and that she also loves surfing like he does.

“Hindi naman sa paga-ano, normal siyang tao sa loob at labas. Basta importante nagkasundo kami sa surfing, mahal siya ng pamilya ko, mga kaibigan ko, sa Genesis (his management company).”

Since ETC has two hosts named Kim Jones and Patti Grandidge. So who do you think was Jericho girlfriend?

Well, just to let you know, Kim Jones is an Australian-Filipina, while Patti Grandidge is Filipina-British.

We’ll wait until Jericho reveals the real truth!

Meanwhile, Jericho is working with the latest and soon-to-watch teleserye “Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig” that joins the casting of Piolo Pascual, Christopher de Leon, and the two female leads Maricar Reyes and Cristine Reyes.

Three of the hottest boy bands in the early 2000′s, the  A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons of 98 Degress will perform in a concert tomorrow February 25 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in a concert which was titled as “The Greatest Hits Tour Live in Manila 2012.”

During their stay in the Philippines the members of the A1 Boy Band visited ABS-CBN and was being interviewed yesterday night by Boy Abunda for a segment in Bandila. Right after Ben Adams interview with Boy Abunda the topic Boy Abunda, Bandila and Ben Adams conquered the top trending topics in Twitter Philippines.

Meanwhile here are some photos of A1 during their stay in the Philippines. Concert photos and videos will be posted here soon.

A1 on their way to the Philippines

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A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons

Ben Adams Live at Bandila

Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales, Maria La Del Barrio lead cast

Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales the main cast of the hit teleserye in ABS-CBN’s Maria La Del Barrio finally speak about the issue regarding their not-so-good relationship. It was rumored that they fight off cam and they were not speaking to each other.

Although both said that they were not really close like they were on cam but they were not fighting either. They said they were friends and their relationship is fine. Quoted from Enchong’s statement as he was interviewed by ABS-CBN reporters was “Siguro people were expecting na pag-cut na ‘yung eksena ganon pa rin kami [kadikit] sa isa’t-isa, pero siyempre kailangan din namin aralin kung ano man ‘yung ibinigay sa amin na trabaho and ‘yun ‘yung talagang ipinunta namin dun,” as he clarifies he’s side in the said issue.  Likewise, Erich expressed same thought with Enchong.

Both admits that sometimes they encountered small conflicts or misunderstandings but it doesn’t reach to the point that they don’t speak to each other. They said that they could fix it immediately and make it sure that it won’t affect their work as an actor and actress. Enchong shared that they understand each other and took it as an advantage to make their love team last.

However, both parties were happy about the outcome of their teleserye.  They were proud of the ratings and happy to be an inspiration to others especially to their million fans that continues their avid support to both of them.

Maria La Del Barrio on the other hand, the show that they both lead is having their last few episodes but the heat and excitement of every episode is still burning. The love team also shared that the show teaches them to mature individually in terms of commitment and responsibilities within a relationship.  Like for an instance as what quoted from Enchong’s statement, “Huwag natin pasukin ang isang relasyon kung alam nating half-hearted tayo o hindi talaga natin mahal ‘yung taong pakakasalan natin? Let’s make the right decisions for the right reasons.” And for Erich, “Yung lesson na tayong lahat makakagawa tayo ng mali at tamang desisyon. Dapat marunong tayong i-acknowledge yun at ituwid yung mga pagkakamaling yun. At kagaya dito sa kwento, poisoned  yung utak ng anak ko ngayon, so kailangan gawin ang lahat para makuha ang loob niya.”

Jessica Sanchez was officially announced as one of the elite contestants of the 2012 American Idol who enters the Top 24 spots.

Jessica Sanchez is one of the strongest contender in America’s most popular talent search which produced some of the world’s most popular recording artists. Jessica Sanchez is a Filipino-American contender of the recently held American Idol.

The Filipino-American was born in  Chula Vista, California. She was just 16-years-old. She first joined a singing contest when she was just 12 years old but was never chosen. She tried out for “America’s Got Talent” Season 1 at an early age of 12.

Another Filipina, Ashley Robles who made a buzz previously after succeeded in the audition for the American Idol failed to make it to the top 24.

Jessica Sanchez will compete against the best American Idol hopefuls which includes Jen Hirsh, Haley Johnson, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Chelsea Sorrell, Baylie Brown, Brielle Von Hugel, Creighton Fraker, Joshua Ledet, Reed Grimm, Phil Phillips Jr., Collton Dixon and another Asian-American Heejun Han.

Jessica Sanchez Top 24 American Idol 2012

Meanwhile here’s the performance video of Jessica Sanchez before she was chosen for the Top 24 spots:

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Kapuso actor and one of the most popular faces in the movie and television industry, Dingdong Dantes was now enrolled at the West Negros University in Bacolod City for a course in Techno Management.

Last February 21, Dingdong Dantes was spotted in the vicinity of Bacolod City somewhere in Barangay Villamonte. The Kapuso actor confirmed in one of the most popular celebrity news site in the Philippines pep.ph that Dingdong was indeed in Bacolod during that day.

According to Dingdong Dantes on an interview conducted by pep.ph, he choose Bacolod as the place to study because of the convenience on his part as a working student.

Dingdong Dantes takes up Techno Management which is also a business course. The course was offered by one of the most prominent University in Bacolod City.

With his enrollment at West Negros University, Dingdong will have to travel from time to time to Bacolod City when his actual presence is needed. Once a month Dingdong Dantes will havve to go to Bacolod and bring his requirements back to Manila but he will communicate frequently with his professors.

Dingdong Dantes made a strong statement that although he is so busy with his showbiz career but he always give importance to education. He stress that the importance of education is unquestionable and whatever success he has right now is non-comparable with the knowledge gain through education.

Dingdong Dantes

Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban

Derek Ramsay was known for having a very good masculine structure while his girlfriend Angelica Panganiban was a famous actress since childhood.

They were one of the showbiz couples that stay for a long time in a relationship despite of the complex and very public world of show business. Like other celebrity couples, their relationship have been also tested last 2011 when Derek was rumored to be already married.

But that was before, and the issue was already cleared between them. Derek said recently with an interview with Push.com.ph that all is well between him and Angel. Recently, Derek post a twit “Happy Valentines” to Angelica, followers thought that Derek’s word was so plain and lack of sweetness and could be a sign of some problem in their relationship. Quoted from Derek’s statement was “Kasi nga sinabi ko lang, ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ malamig na daw kaagad ako. Siguro naman ‘pag Valentine’s gusto ko naman sabihin in person hindi lang over Twitter ‘di ba?.

Ramsay only smiled at the issues regarding their relationship. He emphasizes that they’ve been together for five years, and marriage could be done anytime soon but they were in no hurry. He admitted that he is looking forward to spend the rest of his life with Angel. He thinks that Angel is really the one for him and he’s ready to get tied to her. But for him, there is time for everything and according to him their relationship was very healthy and there is no doubt that in the end of the road “dun din kami mapupunta,” he said.

Bourne Legacy action star Jeremy Renner paid a courtesy visit in Malacanang together with the crews and producers of the Bourne Legacy. The lead star was welcome by the highest official of the land  President Benigno S. Aquino III.

Jeremy Renner was wearing a Barong Tagalog and a fatigue cargo pants during his courtesy visit. Accompanying the Hurt Locker actor were Daniel Stillman, executive production manager; Patrick Crowley, executive producer, and Filipino producer Jun Juban. They also wore a Barong Tagalog during the event.

The actor gave presents to PNoy which includes three DVD’s, the Bourne Series and two other DVD’s titled “The Town” and “The Hurt Locker.”

President PNoy in returns gave Jeremy and his co-stars and producers, chocolates and copies of the Inaugural book and The sisters book.

Meanwhile here are some photos of Jeremy Renner’s courtesy visit in Malacanang:

Photos courtesy of JP Soriano My Lockers official account.

Jeremy Renner and Bourne Legacy Producers

Jeremy Renner in Malacanang

Jeremy Renner Malacanang Courtesy Call

Jeremy Renner and Pres. PNoy

Melai confirms breakup with Jason

The last week issue about the Melason or Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco’s breakup had become trending in twitter.  The showbiz couple had allegedly reported that they finally ended up their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend. Their conflict was also the reason why Jason had resigned in Banana Split, the show where he and Melai are both casting on.

While the issue was still hot, it was followed with a commercial plug in ABS-CBN referring to Melai and Jason’s comeback to the PBB house and on Sunday we had witnessed their return from where they started and loved by the people. Everyone became excited given that their comeback could also clear any issues about their relationship.

But to the dismay of the most especially the fans of Melai and Jason loveteam when Melai finally told PBB housemate Deniesse Joaquin that she and Jason are giving an end to their relationship. As quoted from Melai’s statement “Parang ganoon nga (hiwalay na),” she said. But she also told that she wasn’t having any hurt feelings to Jason right now.

While Jason was in the confession room talking of course to Big Brother, he admitted that he and Melai have misunderstandings.

As quoted from Jason’s statement “Sa natatandaan ko kasi hindi ko siya na-invite sa bahay ni pareng Paul Jake. Akala niya, na-feel niya lang, na di siya importante sa akin. Inexplain ko naman sa kanya na minsan ay gusto ko ding mag-isa kasi may iniisip ako para sa amin. So na-feel niya yata nanlalamig ako sa kanya o wala na akong feelings,” he said explaining to Big Brother the incident where he thought had started their misunderstanding.

Jason added that Melai wants him to ask sorry for it but he did not because for him he didn’t do anything wrong. Furthermore, he said that his feeling for Melai is still the same.

Thus, whatever decision that  Jason and Melai will be agreed upon, we should respect it since even they started as a public figure they had still their freedom to choose and be happy like anyone else.