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Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis, Robin Padilla & Xyriel Manabat Topbill "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" TV Series

2012-02-02T23:04:00.000+08:00

We had the opportunity to meet the cast of ABS-CBN's new teleserye (no particular airing date yet), 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw' over dinner a while ago and as expected, Kris Aquino is so 'madaldal' *add conyo tone here*. Aquino, action star Robin Padilla, Annebisyosa Anne Curtis & Xyriel Manabat will star in this series that would soon hit the primetime bida (9:30pm time slot as per Kris). Shooting

'RIP Adele' and the Habit of Killing People on Twitter

2012-01-29T10:36:00.000+08:00

Today, Twitter citizens killed "Adele". Don't fret when you see "RIP Adele" trending worldwide for the singer's online death is not true like many other celebrity deaths in the recent past. If you don't know yet, there have been lots of stars killed in Twitter lately. There was RIP David Beckham in September 2011 and the most recent was Demi Moore's death yesterday. It seems that people are

SM North Super Sale! Up to 70% Off!

2012-01-28T23:39:00.001+08:00

Learning through Mindanao Journalists's traumatic experiences

2012-01-28T17:57:00.001+08:00

Davao City -- I am blogging from this beautiful city in Mindanao where journalists from this region meet for a seminar on 'Journalism and Trauma' being conducted by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) and the Philippine Press Institute (PPI) starting today until tomorrow. Hearing the traumatic experiences from colleagues here, though not new to me (for I know we

It's Official! PPUR is 1 of the New 7 Wonders of Nature!

2012-01-28T15:00:00.000+08:00

Today, Filipinos has something to celebrate once more!Our very own "Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature," says New 7 Wonders website now. Webber said, “When your very own President (Benigno) Aquino (III) came out in support of the PPUR campaign, I knew that this country was taking the New7Wonders of Nature seriously.” “Fans of PPUR

Act of Terrorism? Suspected Bomb along EDSA (Magallanes)

2012-01-27T08:35:00.000+08:00

The Metro Manila Development Authority tweeted just now two alarming tweets for our motorists and commuters out there. Is it an act of terrorism? One tweet says, "Suspected Bomb at EDSA NB Magallanes, full stop traffic northbound Magallanes, positive PNP at the area." A few minutes later, MMDA tweeted, "ADVISORY: Nasusunog na Bus sa Elliptical North Ave. #mmda" I don't really know what's

Davao Sports Tourism Potentials to be Unveiled

2012-01-25T22:00:00.000+08:00

The Sports Tourism Forum, to be held in Davao City on January 31 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel will focus on the tourism potential of Davao and its prospect as a sports destination. Presented by the Davao City Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism, the one day forum is organized by Selrahco Management, a leading sports and tourism marketing company in the country. Charles Lim, the

John Lloyd - Angel Movie "Unofficially Yours" Excites the Fan in Me

2012-01-25T14:11:00.000+08:00

Who wouldn't be excited for "Unofficially Yours" when every woman thinks she's "unofficially" Lloydie's girl while every man would settle to be Angel's "unofficial" boy. This John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin team up has gone a long way since their love team was introduced in TV series "Imortal" years ago. In February, we'll be finding ourselves falling in love line to watch this film in

Oscar Nominations 2012 (Full List)

2012-01-25T01:00:00.000+08:00

Though Philippines' entry to Oscar 2012 has earlier been cut the competition, the Academy Awards is still something that we look forward to this year. And today, January 24, 2012, the 2012 Oscars nominations have been announced by Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence during the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Announcement in Beverly Hills, California, USA. The 2012 Academy Awards will air on

Why Iza Calzado transferred to ABS-CBN?

2012-01-24T18:52:00.000+08:00

For her "growth," the actress said. Do you think so? Well, today's news is just a confirmation of the rumor that's been circulating around the showbiz world in the past few weeks. Iza Calzado is now a Kapamilya. Calzado signed a three-year contract with ABS-CBN this morning, January 24. Iza's manager, Noel Ferrer, told press Iza will have a grand welcome on ASAP this Sunday, January 29

"Mamma Mia" is in the Philippines! Shows start January 24 at CCP

2012-01-24T12:30:00.000+08:00

You read it right, Pal! For the first time, the worldwide hit musical “Mamma Mia!” is here in the Philippines and the series of shows starts at 8pm today, January 24, 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, Mamma Mia stages the musical based on the songs by 70s Swedish pop group ABBA, which were composed by the

The Darkest Hour (3D) Movie Review

2012-01-23T22:54:00.000+08:00

Earlier tonight, I enjoyed being a kid again. We watched "The Darkest Hour" 3D movie in an advance screening at SM Megamall just now. The film, which is set to open in theaters here in the Philippines on January 25 made me go back to my childhood days. My earlier years in life, when I strongly believed in aliens and alien invasions -- and since there's no way to survive but to believe in

All is set for new Kapamilya series "Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig" featuring Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Maricar Reyes and Christine Reyes

2012-01-23T18:24:00.000+08:00

Kapamilya Network can't be stopped from combining top caliber stars in TV series this year as it's set to offer viewers a new Primetime series, "Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig" in a month or two. 'Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig' features Kapamilya hottest stars, Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, Maricar Reyes and Christine Reyes. Though the story was not yet divulged to the media, the cast were informally

[Photos] Katy Perry Kissed Ivan Dorschner, So What?

2012-01-23T00:58:00.000+08:00

I mean, so what's with a kiss? Nothing, except that it makes the whole Philippines go gaga! When Katy Perry kissed Ivan Dorschner during Perry's Manila Dreams Concert earlier (January 22) and this news has spread and keeps on spreading online, ladies and gentlemen of this republic have mixed reactions. Some got jealous while others are happy. UPDATE: Guys, here's the video of Katy Perry

Experiencing Chinese New Year at SM Baguio

2012-01-23T00:21:00.000+08:00

Baguio City -- Our love for Tikoy, Chowfan, and Noodles is true but it's not enough for us to be misconstrued as Chinese. Baguio's Tai Chi Champ in Asian Games Or at least for me. Why should I expect when I am brown and possess an almond-shaped medium-sized pair of eyes and have no Chinese blood running in my veins unlike some of my friends who we call Tsinoy (Chinese-Filipino). But when it

"My Cactus Heart" movie premieres January 25

2012-01-21T23:07:00.000+08:00

Love is such a "thorny" issue in "My Cactus Heart" movie, which is set to open in theaters nationwide on January 25, Wednesday. Topbilled by real-life couple Matteo Guidicelli and Maja Salvador, “My Cactus Heart” is produced by Skylight Films and to be distributed by Star Cinema. Completing the love triangle in the movie is new male celebrity favorite Xian Lim after gaining popularity from the

ASAP 2012 celebrates Chinese New Year live at Quirino Grandstand

2012-01-21T00:30:00.000+08:00

ASAP fanatics have lots of options to celebrate Chinese New Year 2012! You may stay at home and watch on TV or go to the Quirino Grand Stand and celebrate with your favorite stars, LIVE!"ASAP 2012” welcomes the Year of the Water Dragon through a star-studded double celebration of Chinese New Year live at the Quirino Grandstand this Sunday (January 22), at 12:15nn and a grand New Year

Lee Min Ho's "City Hunter" to start airing January 23

2012-01-20T22:29:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN kicks off the year of the dragon with the much-awaited and biggest Korean drama “City Hunter” premiering this Monday (Jan 23) in Primetime Bida. Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young Taking the lead in this landmark Korean production is Asian superstar Lee Min Ho who returns on Philippine primetime TV after his hit series “Boys Over Flowers,” and “Perfect Match” on ABS-CBN. Playing as Min

'E-Boy' to show viewers 'Life' thru the eyes of a child

2012-01-19T22:05:00.000+08:00

Before the world ends in December 2012 (well that's what they predicted), get the chance to see the world through the eyes of a child and embark on a new adventure as Abs-cbn presents its newest Primetime Bida series, “E-Boy”. "E-Boy" stars Metro Manila Film Festival 2011 Best Child Performer Bugoy Cariño in the title role. It also stars seasoned actors Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana, Agot

Oscars 2012: "Babae Sa Septic Tank" didn't make it to the final cut

2012-01-19T07:56:00.000+08:00

Sorry guys, but our very own, "Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank" (The Woman in the Septic Tank) was not shortlisted for the Best Foreign-Language Film category in the Academy Awards 2012 (Oscars 2012), the Academy announced on Wednesday EST (early Thursday morning Manila). Iran's "A Separation," Canada's "Monsieur Lazhar" and Poland's "In Darkness" are among the nine films to make the shortlist in the

'Mundo Man Ay Magunaw' to hit afternoon viewers' hearts starting January 30

2012-01-18T21:28:00.000+08:00

Whether you believe that the world will end this year or not, many won't care. But should there be an event that would put your world to a full stop, what would it be? Coz I care.For the cast of the newest offering of ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold, "Mundo Man Ang Magunaw," (and maybe for many of you), it is either losing a child, a mother or a father, they told media during a press conference at the

Fr. Robert Reyes's Open Letter to the Bishops

2012-01-18T09:21:00.000+08:00

The running priest, Father Robert Reyes posted this "open letter to the Bishops" regarding the ongoing Impeachment Trial against Chief Justice Renato Corona on his Facebook earlier today, Wednesday (January 18, 2011). I am publishing the letter in full here. Feel free to share with your friends. This blog is open for discussion about his points. Leave your thoughts in the comment box below.

Maja Salvador heats up afternoons with 'Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin’

2012-01-17T17:22:00.000+08:00

Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos and Patrick Garcia join the cast and directors of "Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin" in this photo during the press conference held at ABS CBN on January 17. This Precious Hearts Romances' series will start airing on January 23, Monday, just after Pinoy Big Brother Unliday on ABS CBN channel 2. Photo by Ely Valendez Maja Salvador sizzles weekday afternoons once more as the

Corona Impeachment trial starts today

2012-01-16T11:40:00.000+08:00

Today marks the start of the Impeachment Trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona for the alleged "Betrayal of Public Trust" and "Corruption", among others. Chief Justice Renato Corona As of this posting, the chief justice is currently delivering his speech regarding the allegations, being telecast live on GMANewsTV & ABS-CBN. Corona denied his ownership of the 45 properties as told by the

Journalists are not stress-proof, says Social Scientist

2012-01-15T19:00:00.000+08:00

Reporting about conflict, combat, natural and man-made disasters, and other traumatic events are all in a day’s work for journalists. But are they always immune to the issues they are covering? A pioneering seminar about trauma and journalism conducted by the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) to PPI members revealed that reporters’ exposure to stress and trauma must be