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It's Showtime Noontime Show Starts Feb 6 on ABS-CBN

2012-01-30T10:06:00.001+08:00

ABS-CBN has finally aired today the teaser for the re-formatted talent show Showtime.

Last weekend, the Kapamilya network has started plugging a promo for the new format showing three animated letters I, T, S while humming to the show's theme.

ITS would refer to the new title It's Showtime.

During Kris TV's January 29 episode, Vice Ganda revealed that his co-hosts will be touring around Manila via The Unkabogable Party Party Bus. He also mentioned that his Sunday comedy variety talk show Gandang Gabi Vice will air its final episode on February 19.

Showtime's episode last episode was emotional after they thanked the contestants, judges, audience and TV viewers who have supported their old format.

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Watch ALTA Teaser Trailer HQ (ABS-CBN's New Teleserye)

2012-01-26T21:24:00.000+08:00

ABS-CBN has already released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming teleserye Alta on this webpage http://beta-marketportal.abs-cbn.com/products/view/Alta.html.

In the tradition of the successful fashion-serye Magkaribal, the Kapamilya Network once again gears up for an even more competitive primetime programming for 2012 with a series that tackles on the struggles and conflicts of those living in the upper class.

Alta, which refers to Alta Sociedad (high society) or the upper class, stars Gretchen Barreto, KC Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Luis Manzano, Diether Ocampo and Zanjoe Marudo.

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Wowowee Rumored to Replace Happy Yipee Yehey

2012-01-26T19:34:00.003+08:00

ABS-CBN announced on TV Patrol January 26, 2012 that the one-year old noontime show Happy Yipee Yehey (HYY) will air its final episode on February 4.

Netizens and fans of the show have expressed their support for the show and even created a Twitter hashtag #savehyy.

A rumor is circulating that Willie Revillame has said to have expressed interest in returning to the Kapamilya Network.

[ABS-CBN] WILLIE REVILLAME, nagpaparamdam sa ABS-CBN?
May lumabas na bulung-bulungan na tila nagpapahiwatig ng kagustuhang bumalik sa ABS-CBN ng Wiltime Bigtime Host na si Willie Revillame.
Alinsunod sa maugong na balitang pagpapahinga ng Happy Yipee Yehey na kasalukuyang noontime show ng Dos, nagpakita naman ng interes ang kampo ni Willie upang makuha muli ang naturang timeslot.
Ayon sa aking sources, may kumausap na staff ni Willie sa mga kasalukuyang production team ng HYY kung ano ang pwedeng gawin upang makausap ng kampo nila ang pamunuan ng Dos.
Masaya naman daw si Willie sa TV5 ngunit iba daw ang naging epekto ng mga Kapamilya viewers sa kanya. Dagdag niya, sobrang pinahahalagahan daw ni Willie ang mga tumayong mentors niya sa ABS kung kaya't kaya niya daw baguhin ang mga nangyari kung mabibigyan ng pagkakataon.
Kahit malabo pa ang intensyong ito ay tila patuloy ang pahiwatig na nagaganap. Di rin naman daw maitatanggi na malakas pa rin ang hatak ni Willie lalo na sa mga TFC Subscribers na patuloy pa rin siyang hinahanap ayon pa sa staff ni Willie.
Abangan ang kahahantungan ng usaping ito.
c/o PinoyExchange.com/Philippine TV Ratings

Facebook users immediately reject the idea

Zhinoos Kimberly Marbella posted: "Everybody deserves a chance.. Not Willie Revillame!!"

While others welcome the idea.

"Pero In fareness huh maraming kapamilya natin pati TFC Subscribers na gustong ibalik at mapanood muli ang Wowowee" says Armer21 on ABS-CBN Forums.

What do you think is the best program to replace Happy Yipee Yehey? Post your comment below.

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Top 20 Gandang Gabi Vice Moments of 2011

2011-12-15T16:55:00.000+08:00

The Sunday comedy variety talk show on ABS-CBN - Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV) had celebrated its 30th episode last Sunday.

GGV premiered on May 22, 2011 and featured Kapamilya stars Bea Alonzo, Kim Chiu and Angeline Quinto with guest performances by Virgilio del Carmen, SexBomb Girls, True Colors, and XB Gensan.

The pilot episode reported a 21.9% rating of television viewers across the country in spite of late time slot. It even ranked third after Pilipinas Got Talent and Rated K for the highest rating of television viewers for a Sunday daytime and primetime television program.

The show ranked number 6 based on data by Kantar Media-TNS National Household Ratings.
December 4, Sunday
1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%
2. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) / Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 20.6%
3. Junior Masterchef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN) / Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) / Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
4. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
5. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 17.4%
6. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) - 17.3%
7. Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break (GMA-7) - 16.6%
8. I Do! Times Two: The Jolina Magdangal-Mark Escueta Wedding Special (GMA-7) - 12.3%
9. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 10.2%
10. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5) - 10%

GGV has been featuring not just celebrities but also prominent figures in politics and even in news media.

Below are some of the most memorable moments on Gandang Gabi Vice. List based on social media interaction and views, as of this posting.

Enrique Gil - July 31, 2011

Toni Gonzaga - June 12, 2011

Angeline Quinto - May 22, 2011

Ethel Booba - July 3, 2011

Bea Alonzo - May 22, 2011

Enchong Dee - July 31, 2011

Kim Chiu - May 22, 2011

Maja Salvador - August 28, 2011

Liz Uy & Georgina Wilson - October 23, 2011

Piolo Pascual - May 29, 2011

Jamich - December 4, 2011

Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla - July 24, 2011

Noli De Castro - September 25, 2011

Anne Curtis - September 4, 2011

Chokoleit, Bekimon - October 23, 2011

Karen Davila - October 30, 2011

Hayden Kho - September 18, 2011

Paulo Avelino - October 23, 2011

Derek Ramsay - October 30, 2011

Eugene Domingo - December 4, 2011

Kim Chiu - Aljur Abrenica First Movie Together, Fans Expect

2011-12-13T09:33:00.002+08:00

Kim Chiu and Aljur Abrenica were seen spotted together again.

In the latest photo shoot for a new Bench campaign, Kapamilya princess Kim Chiu and Kapuso prince Aljur Abrenica were seen together on a behind-the-scene photo.

This was posted earlier today on Aljur's Twitter account @Aj_Abrenica

The tweet went:

"With ms.Kim Chiu at Bench pictorial. Sorry ngayon ko lang na tweet!:D http://yfrog.com/h2hjvdqj"

Kim reposted this 8 hours later on her official Facebook fan page which sent fans swarming with their reactions, most of which were positive.

"Pwede rin, sana may movie sila. hehehe," says Louemmy Amburgey on Facebook.

One Tweeter response said:

"Kim Chiu needs a real man. Ikaw yon Aljur . ;)" says @GeeBeQz

This is not the first time though that the two stars got into a controversy. Last year, the press spotted the two during a Yes Magazine and spawned a rumor that the two were exchanging text messages.

Asked if Kim would be willing to work with Aljur in the future, she said in an interview on ABS-CBN Push article:

"Trabaho din naman yun. Siyempre kung anong meron, kung maganda ang project, why not?"

Parañaque Plane Crash Footage Goes Viral

2011-12-12T21:00:00.000+08:00

The plane crash last Saturday in Parañaque City was captured on video by a resident named Mardy Sultia.

On the footage, the camcorder owner apparently was shooting the Manila skyline and caught airplanes from nearby airport dot the sky.

The clip which was only 32 seconds long, zoomed in on an aircraft on the first 11 seconds. Then at the twelfth second, a plane emerges from the left side of the video screen which was flying smoothly until :22 seconds.

The aircraft then starts to lose control and flipped over on the 00:26 seconds. It plunged 3 seconds before it exploded. The sound of shocked children watching the scene were captured on the background.

As of today, 13 people are reported to be dead, including the 3 who were on board what was identified by authorities as a Beechcraft Queen Air cargo plane.

Video courtesy of YouTube, uploaded by GMA News

Watch Charice Interview on 103.5 Wow FM

2011-12-10T22:46:00.001+08:00

Charice, is all over the place right now.

Her recent concert at the Newport Theater really made a lot of buzz and the replay is also to look forward. The Christmas With Charice special will be shown on TV5 on December 11, 2011. That's gonna be tomorrow.

Now, this morning Charice dropped by pop station RX93.1 Monster Radio. And she later visited 103.5 Wow FM.

Here is a series of video captures from the Wow FM streaming.

Vice Ganda To Invade Hollywood?

2011-12-10T15:52:00.001+08:00

“This has been an exciting last quarter for Filipino films.”

This was the statement of Kerwin Du TFC’s (The Filipino Channel) Head of Theatricals, as they announced the screening of Praybeyt Benjamin in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Hawaii.

“We had back-to-back box-office successes with No Other Woman and A Mother’s Story here in the US, exceeding all expectations. With Praybeyt Benjamin, many are predicting a three-peat in the making. For us at TFC, we just want to continue providing our kapamilya with the best in Filipino entertainment at the movies, especially during the most cheerful season of all.”

It was said that it would be difficult to top No Other Woman, however Praybeyt Benjamin already earned P320 million in just 20 days.

The movie will be shown on the following dates and theaters.

December 9-15
Los Angeles-Cerritos
Cerritos Stadium Cinema
12761 Towne Center Drive
Cerritos, CA 90701

Los Angeles-Orange
Orange Stadium Promenade
1701 W. Katella Avenue
Orange, CA 92868

Los Angeles-North Hollywood
Century 8
12827 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606

San Diego
UA Horton Plaza
475 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

San Francisco-Union City
Century 25
32100 Union Landing
Union City, CA 94587

San Francisco-Milpitas
1010 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

San Francisco-San Bruno
Century at Tanforan
1188 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066

Las Vegas
Regal Village Square Stadium
9400 W. Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89058

Hawaii
Pearlridge West Theatres
98-1005 Moanaluna Road
Aiea, HI 96701

Why Astig Pinoy Won Showtime Grand Finals

2011-12-10T15:35:00.001+08:00

The much awaited Grand Finals of the top rating pre-noontime talent variety show on ABS-CBN - Showtime has spawned its Grand Champion for 2011.

The dance group Astig Pinoy, who hails from Gingoog City, outperformed co-finalist Bailes De Luces.

Astig Pinoy mashed up different music genres and surprised the audience and the "Hurados" (judges) with a hip-hop infused Tinikling (a native Filipino dance).

Meanwhile, Bailes De Luces performed a festival inspired number showcasing the Samba music.

Because of its variety, entertainment value, originality and Pinoy theme, the Astig Pinoy brought home the bacon.

What do you think about the results on Showtime Grand Finals? Comment below.

VECO Brownout Schedule for Dec 10-15

2011-12-09T18:30:00.001+08:00

VECO recently issued a schedule of power interruption for select areas in Cebu from December 10 to December 17, 2011.

ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be a scheduled power interruption (or “brownout” in layman's term) on the following days:

December 10 (Saturday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (3hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of transformer & standard construction
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Looc, Mandaue City along Plaridel St., including Sitio Baybayon

[2] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (5hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate removal of pole & installation of Elevated Meter Center
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Lorega San Miguel, Cebu City along Gen. Echavez, Lorega & Sikatuna Sts., including Sitios Lawis, Caimito & Itum Yuta

December 11 (Sunday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (3hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate relocation of transformer
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Mantuyong, Mandaue City along Echivarre & B. Ceniza Sts.

December 13 (Tuesday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole
Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Magsico, Tananas & Cabatbatan, San Fernando including Sitios Upper Magsico, Libo (Tananas), Libo, Patag, Dalaguetenonan, Panga, Huyong-huyong, Upper Datag & Walog (Cabatbatan)

[2] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole
Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Carreta, Tinago & Tejero, Cebu City along North Reclamation Area, Arellano, Quezon, S. Osmeña & MacArthur Blvds., Don V. Sotto & C. Cuizon Sts., Gen. Maxilom & T. Padilla Extns., including Sitios Budbud, Potat, Bagumbayan, Silangan, Villa Abuno (Tinago), Silangan 2 & Villagonzalo (Tejero)

[3] Time: 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. (2hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate re-tightening of primary lines
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Banilad, Mandaue City along H. Cortes St., including Sitio Greenfiled

[4] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (6hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of additional primary pole
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Banilad, Mandaue City along AS Fortuna St., including Cabarrubias Bldg

[5] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten pole
Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Lipata, Vito, Cuanos, Pakigne, Tubod & Manduang, Minglanilla & Brgy Tapul, Talisay City including Sitios Tawali (Vito), Pugon, Sandayong, Canluntao, Banggaan, Pitogo 2, Bayong (Cuanos), Tingkoro, Danawan (Pakigne), Diyot, Crossing, Imburnal, Sambag, Sta Cruz (Tubod), Tagaytay, Camagao (Manduang), Purok 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Napo & Campo (Tapul), Villa Purita Subd, Meadowland Subd, Spring Village

[6] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate upgrading of transformer
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Bakilid, Mandaue City along A. Seno St., including portion of Sacris Subd

December 14 (Wednesday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (6hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Lamac, Consolacion including Sitios Sto Niño, San Roque, San Miguel & Upper Lamac, El Monte Verde Subd

[2] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (5hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole & transformer
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Guadalupe, Cebu City along L. Bacayo Ext., A. Abellana & Guerillero Sts., including Sitios Pangpang, Riverside & Sta Lucia, PJV Subd, Pages Cmpd, Villa Ines Pension House, Veloso Cmpd

[3] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (4hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate upgrading of transformer
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Casuntingan, Mandaue City along ML Quezon St., including Sitios Tambis & Mahayahay

[4] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (6hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate relocation of primary pole & lines
Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Mohon, Biasong, Dumlog & Pooc, Talisay City including Sitios Central, Laguna, Botoy, Zone 1, 4 & 5 (Biasong), Sunrise, Ranger (Pooc), Minggoy, Rama (Dumlog) & Zone 1 (Mohon), Joanna Legacy Homes, Pueblo San Ricardo Subd, United SRP Affected Families, Palm River Subd, Rainbow Village

December 15 (Thursday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (5hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of standard construction
Areas affected: Portion of Brgy Talamban, Cebu City including Sitio Nasipit

December 17-18 (Saturday-Sunday)
[1] Time: 10:00 P.M. of Dec 17 to 6:00 A.M. of Dec 18 (8hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate reconstruction of primary line (DPWH road widening project)
Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Banilad, Kasambagan & Apas, Cebu City along Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., J. Panis St., Gaisano Mall Rd. & St. Mary's Drive, including Sitios Bas & Ibaan, Bongo Cmpd, Ouano Cmpd, Univille Homes, Summerfield Townhouse, San Antonio Village

For more information please contact VECO's call center at 230-8326.

Coco Martin Nominated Best Actor for 'Noy' in 2011 Famas

2011-12-08T18:05:00.001+08:00

Coco Martin is officially nominated for the 2011 FAMAS Best Actor category for his performance in the movie Noy.

Produced by Star Cinema and CineMedia, 'Noy' is a movie about a young man named "Noy" and his struggles.

"Forced to find a job as his family's breadwinner, Noy (Coco Martin) poses as a journalist commissioned to come up with a documentary following the campaign trail of his namesake and top presidential bet, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino for the 2010 Philippine National elections.

The film, infused with actual documentary footage inter-cut with dramatic scenes, deals with themes of poverty, survival and hope for the Filipino family." -- Wikipedia

The movie was released last 2010 and also starred Erich Gonzales, Joem Bascon and Vice Ganda.

Born Rodel Luis Nacianceno, Coco Martin started his career in 2001 as part of the Star Circle Batch 9 roster of talents.

He was first recognized with the Young Critics Circle Best Actor award for the movie Masahista.

He also won a KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Actor recogniztion fromfor his lead role in the teleserye Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

Martin is starring on a new TV series on ABS-CBN titled "Walang Hanggan" to be aired next year.

Best Way to Grab RSS Feed From Facebook Group

2011-12-08T14:30:00.001+08:00

How To Get RSS Feed From Facebook Group The Easiest Way

RSS or feed readers are still very much useful these days. For social media practitioners who want to get in the loop with what's up on the social universe, subscribing to RSS feeds are way better than getting email updates or having to individually log on to a list of accounts.

Facebook gives you the ability to subscribe via RSS.

For example RSS links are available at the bottom left corner of a Facebook page. This is not an applicable feature though for Facebook profiles.

But how about when you want to subscribe to the newsfeed of a Facebook Group?

By default, Facebook would let you choose to get updates via email. But if you want to turn this off, and get the latest posts through a Feed Reader you will need to grab the RSS feed.

There are lot of tips and tricks on the web but I find these the easiest.

There is a link to a free Facebook Group RSS Feed Grabber here

All you need to do is to get the Group ID number which is usually at the tail of the URL on your browser's address bar. And you're done.

Miss USA 2011: I Did Not Insult Philippines!

2011-12-08T01:04:00.001+08:00

Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella (left) defended herself on Twitter after she was mistaken as Miss Earth USA 2011 (RIGHT), tweeting "I am not the Miss USA who insulted the Philippines"

"I am not the Miss USA who insulted the Philippines on social media."

This was the defense of reigning Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella who Tweeted a bunch of posts on her official account in response to a bombardment of attacks on the said social media.

Miss USA 2011 received Twitter messages and Tweet mentions linking her to the controversy on Miss Earth USA 2011's rant on Facebook.

Campanella insisted on her posts that this was a clear case of mistaken identity.

She also further stressed that she has fans living in the Philippines and she would never insult the country.

Last November, Miss Earth USA 2011 candidate Nicole Kelley (Nicole Lynn) aired her experience in the country, mentioning about a ridiculous TV show and said that the country is "so dirty and noisy". Kelley immediately deleted the post after learning and apologized on YouTube.

However, a capture of the said comment had circulated just recently enraging many Filipinos.

These were the messages of Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella

TheRealMissUSA: Again, I am not the Miss USA who insulted the Philippines on social media. Some of my dearest fans reside there. I would never insult them.

TheRealMissUSA: Clarifying that I am not the Miss USA who insulted the Philippines on Facebook. It is unfortunate anyone would insult a country so welcoming

TheRealMissUSA: @otmik it is not true. If you look at the link, it says Miss EARTH USA. I am simply just Miss USA. :-) I would never insult the Philippines.

heRealMissUSA: @mrbloodyUnicorn it is unfortunate someone would take to a public social site and insult where they have been openly invited.

TheRealMissUSA: @mrbloodyUnicorn I have always expressed an interest in visiting the Philippines, especially since some of my dearest fans reside there

TheRealMissUSA: @mrbloodyUnicorn no, I have never insulted Philippines and have no reason to.

Glee Cover on Man In The Mirror Went Trending Worldwide [VIDEO]

2011-12-08T00:42:00.001+08:00

New Directions covering Jackson songs (ABC)

The recent episode on Glee had all Gleeks storm into social media raving about their favorite covers.

During its 8th episode for the 3rd season "Hold On To Sixteen" the group New Direction took on songs like ABC by the Jackson Five, Control by Janet Jackson and Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson.

It drew the attention of many social media users and even celebrities could not help but shout out their love.

Pilipinas Got Talent runner up Khalil Ramos even tweeted about his favorite part of the episode.

"Glee's Man in the Mirror.. Wow" @TheKhalilRamos

Watch video below.

Nicole Kelly Admits Hate Rant on Facebook

2011-12-07T21:32:00.001+08:00

The Facebook rant of Miss Earth USA 2011 candidate Nicole Kelly did not escape the raging reactions of Pinoys on social media.

The Facebook post read: "I hardly made it to Manila and we already attended a ridiculous TV show. So annoying!!! These people want to touch you and be with you all the time!! I can't understand a word they say. I can't wait to go back home. This country is so dirty and noisy. I'm scared to eat!!! What a mess. On a lighter note, I don't see any real competition."

The incident was said to have occurred on November 18, 2011 and Miss Earth organizers said they immediately resolved it, asking Kelly to read a script before a camera that would be posted on YouTube.

“This video was posted last November 19, 2011 after the allegation of the Facebook page was made. We have confronted Ms. Kelley immediately and it was resolved right then and there. Thus, we asked her to make this video on a computer.

The photo began circulating today, almost 3 weeks later and this video explains her side. We are proud of the Filipinos and encourage everyone to be verify first before making any harsh comments,” from @iammissearth YouTube account owner who uploaded the video.

In the video, the candidate supposedly apologized. She revealed that someone else posted the content implying a hack has been made on her Facebook account.

On a TV Patrol report Tuesday December 7, the Miss Earth organizers did not give any comment on the issue.

Later on, Miss Kelly admitted that she was the one who posted the video and that she was pissed off by the TV Show Wil Time, Big Time.

Below is the video of Nicole Apologizing***

The above is a parody/satirical content with no defamatory or offensive intentions.

Of course, we had the same controversy before with Claire Danes and what’s new?

Now, suppose she did post those things. Let’s examine some points.

Apparently, Nicole Kelley (the correct spelling) or Nicole Lynn, was referring to the TV Show Wil Time, Big Time which she describes as ridiculous. Well, that is certainly agreeable.

She was annoyed by people wanting to touch her, I think she has the right to be annoyed too.

However, to say that “this” country is so dirty and noisy is very irresponsible and distasteful, if she did say that.

Plus, her conceited exertion that there “was no real competition” is a testament of her immaturity.
Whatever the truth is, the moral is clear, be very careful what you post on social media.

And oh by the way, the “hack excuse” has been used and abused many times. It doesn’t sell any more.

3 Reasons Microsoft Windows Store Can Overtake Apple Store

2011-12-07T13:22:00.001+08:00

Forbes recently published a video explaining why Microsoft’s take on Apple Store can overtake it.

With transcript of report from Brian Caulfield, Forbes.

So this is classic Microsoft, this is nothing you have seen before, on a scale you have not seen before. This is three words, bigger, louder, and closer!

It’s bigger than Apple Store because there are simply more Windows users and there’s certainly going to be more Windows 8 users, let’s face it.

So, it’s going to get in front of more people.

It’s louder because there is less chrome between developer software and the user, it will speak for itself. There will be more opportunities to free trials to play around, poke at, to see itself in action.

And it’s closer. Rather than acting as an intermediary between a developer or a publisher and the user, the user will interact directly to the publisher’s subscriptions systems, payment systems.

Basically bigger, louder, closer! Nothing new the size and scale itself is new. These are ideas you have seen before, amplified! And that is new!

Sharon Cuneta: 'Fearless' Revelations on Husband Kiko, KC Concepcion

2011-12-06T15:34:00.001+08:00

Sharon Cuneta (camcap News5)

News5 recently uploaded a video interview with Sharon Cuneta in response to questions about her transfer to TV5, her weight issues, and how thankful she is to her fans and her mentors.

Sharon wished that her daughter KC Concepcion could have gotten the same training she had from her manager and director. (referring to her former manager Mama Mina, Papang Leroy Salvador and Director Lino Brocka)

Below is a partial transcript.

Nice question cause I just said this, it’s standing up for myself. It’s realizing that there is no one on the planet that can take care of me as well as I can.

Because everybody can profess they have good intentions and most of the time they will but, when the noise dies down, everyone has their own opinion and they have given it to you, and you’re left alone and that is the best time to make a decision when no one else is urging you to go this way, another person’s … it’s really listening to what your heart really is saying.

(On Mama Mina, Papang Leroy, Direk Lino Brocka)

You know what it’s funny because I was telling boss Vic, there was a time, not so long ago, more than a year ago, not too long ago, there was just this one time, I was in Tagaytay and we had rented this log cabin and the family was there.

And one evening I was just on the bed and I started crying, crying, crying , and then I started remembering my Mama Mina, who managed my career for a long time, did such a fantastic job, more than anything loved me like her daughter.

And who passed away at 46, I’ll be 46 next year and I realize that was too young and then I started calling on Leroy, not calling like, aah, I mean, just remembering, just, oh my God, Papang! You know Papang Leroy Salvador, Lino Brocka, we had so much, he believed in me so much.

And he would call me whenever we did something and I wasn’t nominated, he’d be so upset. It was a short time but that had such an impact to me. eRipplesCebu.com

Si Lino Brocka, Lino says you’re good, it doesn’t matter what other people think. So you know but Leroy was like my father really that was old school training that I got that you know I wish KC could have experienced also but those were the glory days of Philippine Cinema.

I was blessed to be part of it even towards the end you know and Mama Mina, parang what is happening to me, what have I not done, why am I fat, you know, why am I not doing what I want to do, what I feel I was born to do, why am I not singing enough, why am I not talking enough, you know, uhm.

Just this afternoon, Mommy was in the house, and I miss my Dad. I miss his encouragement, I missed how he just unconditionally love me, and how he just … no matter what I was going though, it was like there was always this light at the end of the tunnel. That was the way Dad made me feel.

Siyempre when he left, I realized “where is that now”? There is no one reminding me.

Difference now is that I know I can find it on my own. Cause used to be the one to give it to me.

Kiko really comforts me a lot, but I don’t really rely on him too much, because if I rely on him too much and they are not there, you know what I mean, yeah, I don’t like eh, yeah, it’s hard for me, for the sake of their sanity, I don’t want to do that to them. eRipplesCebu.com

So, I’ve learned, I’ve learned.

I’m just more vocal now. I used to be shy. And you know just take a swallow something that I couldn’t stand and even if someone’s not doing something nice and now I just say, oh, wait a minute!

You have to be! Yeah.

I am more fearless now. I think I’ve earned it. I’ve had people walk all over me at certain pints in my life. I’m just not up to having that done to me anymore. I realize you value the people that are worth valuing.

But life is too short. You can’t keep dividing your time and trying to find the energy to accommodate everyone you have some diamonds already.

We are planning a trip abroad. Somewhere in Asia lang on the 26th till before my birthday which is just when the kids start school again after the vacation.

So I’m trying to double up on my preparations and just get everything delivered really quickly and we’re fixing cause we’re gonna have this garage sale only in the village. I’ll tell you ah.

So, all my stuff my the attic is downstairs. And I didn’t realize how much I had amassed and now I am just keeping the archive-archivable na mga damit like something I used in the movie, ganyan.

Most of it, sus, rarely worn or never worn. You know stuff like that. I just wanna start my year right and little lighter. Because, you know I’m actually getting rid of them so that I could have more room for my books which are heavy! WAHAHAHAHAH!

5 Limitations of The Social Radio

2011-12-05T16:09:00.001+08:00

Following the launch of the i0S Siri a few months earlier, a startup company based in Argentina has launched a speech-based program built for Android phones this time, but focusing on Twitter.

It’s called The Social Radio App.

(Note: This is different from the Myxer Social Radio app http://myxer.fm/player/)

Yep, it turns your Tweets into spoken audio and streams them all like radio.

Led by CEO Roberto Gluck, the team, composed of iPhone, Android programmers and a sound engineer, launched a beta version earlier this month through their site www.thesocialradio.com.

Available from the Android Market, once installed, it will read all your tweets in your timeline or choose to sort by topics or list.

It provides a number of benefits for Twitter users; it reads your updates while you’re driving or doing something else on the computer (since it also has a web version), a multi-tasking buddy it is.

It can even stream music from your own device’s library or through Google music in between tweets.

It can speak different languages like English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The app is still on a beta version so you can expect things to be improved.

Among its limitations are:

Limited Language and Vocabulary/Dictionary – not all languages are available and it still has a hard time reading web slangs or terms. In fact, it reads GMAIL as g-m-a-i-l.
Abbreviated Words – it also has trouble reading abbreviated words like “srsly” which means “seriously”.
No Talk Back feature – unlike Siri, Social Radio doesn’t let you talk back, so when it encounters tweets with links, you can’t check them out.
Intelligent streaming – if you choose to stream your updates based on the timeline, you may get a streaming of random content which is why streaming by topics or list is preferable.
Not Yet On iPhone – at least for now, as mentioned earlier, their team is composed of an iOS developer, so we can expect an iPhone version in the near future.

There is still a lot of room for improvements for this application, but the ideas are promising. One day the team can even incorporate this on Facebook, which is great because updates on Facebook are more conversational and abbreviation-less.

The Social Radio App can be downloaded here https://market.android.com/details?id=com.thesocialradio

Mo Twister Stopped Child Support Says Bunny Paras

2011-12-04T17:59:00.001+08:00

Mo faces new troubles as he arrives in the US. Ex-partner Bunny Paras revealed he stopped giving child support.

Just a week after the explosive break up with between Piolo and KC, another split up controversy emerges from the showbiz industry.

TV host and radio announcer, Mo Twister, is now facing charges against him by GMA 7 following the spread of a viral video supposedly showing MO lamenting on his breakup with actress Rhian Ramos.

In the said video, Mo mentioned about an abortion by Rhian and an involvement by her network GMA 7.

Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe Gozon issued a statement that the video's content were libelous.

According to DJ Mojo Jojo, a close friend, Mo Twister is already in the US.

Earlier, The TV host revealed that he is leaving show business, and will be living in America for good, as a way of moving on. He also said that he will be visiting his child from ex-girlfriend Bunny Paras.

However, in a report from The Buzz, Bunny divulged her disappoint on Mo after he stopped sending child support.

"Masama loob ko dun. He stopped giving child support sa anak niya. Since January pa almost one year na. Alam na nga nyang may sakit and he is not helping pa with medical bills. Aya inis ako dun, " says Bunny in a text message.

Last Sunday, The Buzz detailed the story from the personalities involved up to the present situation.

Watch below.

Mo Twister-Rhian Ramos Controversy on The Buzz, December 4, 2011
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DJ MO Twister's Controversial "Repaired Movie" (Transcript Below)
ABORTION SCANDAL w/ SUBTITLE:"ITS 28TH OF JULY 2010, FIRST TIME IM DOING THIS. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY. UM, MAYBE ONE DAY YOU'LL WATCH THIS. JUST TO REMEMBER HOW HORRIBLE OF A DAY IT IS. YOURE IN SINGAPORE, YOU'VE BEEN CRYING ALL EVENING BECAUSE TOMORROW MORNING, YOU AND RHIAN WILL GO TO THE HOSPITAL HERE AND GET RID OUR BABY. IT DOESN'T MATTER NAMAN WHAT I THINK ABOUT IT BECAUSE THIS WAS HER CHOICE. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG YOU'LL KEEP THIS AS A SOUVENIR, BUT THIS IS THE TEST. (WHISPER) THIS IS WRONG. THIS IS THE HARDEST THING (CRYING) THIS IS THE HARDEST THING YOU'VE GONE THROUGH BEFORE AND YOU'VE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH. AND WE HAVE TO BLAME OUR JOBS FOR THIS? THIS INDUSTRY THAT JUDGES YOU FOR THESE THINGS. THIS BUSINESS HAS MADE HER BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO TAKE THE LIFE OF OUR OWN CHILD BECAUSE NO ONE WILL FORGIVE HER FOR THIS. THAT THIS JOB WILL RUIN HER, SO WE AGREED THAT WE'D COME HERE AND GET IT DONE. BECAUSE YOU LOVE HER AND YOU JUST WANT HER TO BE OKAY. ITS NOT LIKE RHIAN IS HAVING AN EASY TIME WITH THIS TOO. ITS HARD ON ALL OF US. SHE SAID ONE DAY WE WILL SEE THIS AGAIN. AND MAYBE OUR JOBS WILL BE A LITTLE BIT EASIER AND MORE ACCEPTING ABOUT IT. ONE DAY YOU'LL LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, 20 YEARS FROM NOW, I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF YOU WILL STILL BE TOGETHER AND IT WILL STILL HURT. IT WILL STILL HURT LIKE HELL. (CRYING). YOU'LL BE SORRY FOR THIS YOUR WHOLE LIFE. I'LL BE SORRY FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE. IM SORRY FOR THE BAD CHOICE WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE. ITS HARD FOR BOTH OF US. NOBODY WANTS TO DO THIS. I KNOW OTHER CELEBRITIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUCCEED AFTER THIS PROBLEM, IF IT IS EVEN A PROBLEM, I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S A PROBLEM. BUT YOU KNOW, HER PARENTS ARE TOUGH ON HER. HER STATION, HER CHANNEL, HER MANAGER IS SO TOUGH ON HER THAT IT HAS MADE HER FEEL THAT HAVING THIS BABY, IS JUST NO OTHER OPTION. I KNOW RHIAN IS YOUNG. MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN WE'RE OLDER, WHEN SHE IS OLDER, THAT WE WONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. I DON'T BLAME HER. THE PRESSURE ON HER IS SO GREAT. THAT I KNOW SHE FEELS LIKE SHE HAS NO CHOICE. SO THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT RHIAN. ITS NOT. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BE YOU IN HERE, IN THIS SITUATION. ITS JULY 28, 2010 AND IM SITTING INSIDE THE HOTEL. THE RITZ-CALRTON IS SINGAPORE AND WE'VE BEEN FIGHTING ALL NIGHT ABOUT THIS. IM DOING MY BEST TO TRY TO KEEP YOU SAFE. AND ALL THIS FIGHTING IS TAKING A TOLL ON US. I WISH WE COULD HAVE THIS CHILD. I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS. THIS JOB IS SO DIFFICULT. ITS SO DIFFICULT. IM SO SORRY. I'LL BE SORRY FOREVER. AGAIN, ONE DAY YOU'LL WATCH THIS. MAYBE WHEN YOURE AN OLD MAN. YOU'LL REMEMBER HOW DIFFICULT TODAY WAS. AND I HOPE YOU WATCH THIS AND I HOPE BY THAT TIME I'LL BE MARRIED AND I'LL HAVE A FAMILY THAT I CAN TRY TO MAKE IT UP TO. YOURE GOING TO DO SOMETHING REALLY WRONG TODAY. IM SORRY FOR THAT. THIS IS BUSINESS IS SO SO HARD. THIS BUSINESS IS SO HARD ON ITS EMPLOYEES. I GUESS ALL BUSINESSES ARE. I DON'T KNOW. ITS OUR FAULT I KNOW. WE CANT REALLY BLAME OUR JOBS BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE DID IT. BUT UM, I UNDERSTAND"

6-1, Galaxy Wins Over Azkals on Friendly Match

2011-12-03T22:03:00.001+08:00

Beckham during after-game press con (GMA News Twitter)

The LA Galaxy, no doubt has all the professional experience, the players, and the spirit to win Saturday’s Dream Cup, a friendly match between the Los Angeles football team and the Philippine Azkals.

Star player, David Beckham gave his team the first goal during the first half. While Phil Younghusband goaled for the Azkals, though still behind by 1 point.

The second half was seen to be more aggressive as players were replaced. Among the players who scored for the Galaxy were Beckham, Magee, keane, Cristman, and Bermalter. But the Azkals got couldn’t keep up with the Galaxy as they got tired.

“It was pitiful but it was a nice experience,” says Head Coach Michael Weiss when asked about how the team played during the game.

Weiss further said that had they been courageous, they would have had a close game.

Phil Younghusband meanwhile believes they did great on the first half and said he had more chances of goaling than David.

“The first half was pumping … the second half, I think we got tired,” says James Younghusband.

The younger Younghusband said they have learned a lot from the match.

“I think we can learn from the game as individuals, if we can play more games like that that we can improve, ” says Phil.

The Philippine Football Federation President Nonong Araneta was very pleased with the turnout of the number of crowd as well as for the Philippine Team.

“I am proud of the national team … (but) we saw defensive lapses today,” explains Araneta on how the Azkals faired.

Meanwhile, the LA Galaxy team cheered for their victory. Beckham said that he enjoyed the game and played even more aggressively during the second half, after he learned that Manny Pacquiao was in the audience.

The English player said that he would love to return to the country and that he enjoyed visiting here, especially his time with the children.

“I love working with children and I love being with children,” says Beckham.

Team Captain Landon Donovan shared the reason why they edged out the Azkals.

“They probably get tired .. (but) I wish them the best, ” says Landon.

In the end, the score 6-1 proved for the Philippine team that more than the score it was the experience to be playing with the football pros.

Phil Younghusband Goals on Azkal Vs Galaxy Match First Half

2011-12-03T20:41:00.001+08:00

Spectators show their streamers while waiting for the Dream Cup to start (Studio 23 Camcap)

The crowd at the Rizal Stadium erupted as Phil Younghusband scored their first goal for the Dream Cup.

Still behind though for a point, the LA Galaxy gets ahead with 2. During the first half, the Azkals got 8 shots against 6 from the Galaxy.

The LA team meanwhile had 2 corners, PH 0, and both team have 3 saves.

The second half of the game started at around 8:45 pm (December 3, 2011).

David Beckham Touched by Visit to Abused Kids

2011-12-03T12:00:00.001+08:00

David Beckham recently visited the UNICEF support shelter for abused kids in Manila.

The player earlier did spot training to aspiring football players yesterday.

Beckham was moved seeing the children experiencing such traumas early in their age.

"It was incredible to see these children gone through so much in such a short space of time in their young lives," says the English athlete.

"I think it is important to raise awareness to many issues around the world, many worries around the world," he said. "In my position, thankfully, I can create that kind of interest and awareness to things that are happening around the world."

This visit took place prior to his scheduled game today against the Philippine Azkals. The live telecast will be seen on Studio 23.

Chitika Launches Ad-Enabled Map Service To Compete With Google

2011-12-03T10:21:00.001+08:00

Chitika announced recently that their new mapping service is now available to web publishers as an additional revenue generating feature.

Unlike any other mapping service, the company said their's is free and even pays anyone who uses them on a website.

Chitika Maps is one of the only free alternatives which comes packaged and ready to implement with much of the same functionality and aesthetic offered by paid map services. It provides an opportunity for publishers to enjoy new revenue streams by opting to include ads within map units for local advertisers, helping to monetize websites. -- Chitika Website

Offering a great profit-making solution for web publishers looking for a unique map provider, users can even choose to embed ads within a map unit, which will increase monetization on top of traffic increase on their site.

Among the variety of features not present on other map services are:

Monetizing a map with integrated ad pins
Unlimited Usage
Hourly Location Updates
Directions (to come soon)

Here is a comparison between Chitika Maps and Google Maps:

Learn more about Chitika Maps here

Amazon Releases New Mobile Shopping App Commercial

2011-12-03T10:13:00.001+08:00

The online retail giant Amazon officially released their newest video commercial for their mobile shopping app for mobile devices.

The application is designed to allow users to search, purchase or add to wishlist any product by capturing an image or scanning the bar code. The program then searches the website's database of matching products, displays prices and asks for purchase confirmation.

The app is also made available for tablets such as the iPad.

Top 6 Social Media News This Week, Dec 3, 2011 [VIDEO]

2011-12-03T09:54:00.001+08:00

Here is your load of social media news this week, from some of your favorite sources.

First on the list is the news about iPhone embracing 4G LTE. Search giants.

Yahoo and Bing have recently announced their top search keywords this year. Among the most queried terms on Yahoo are celebrites Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Lopez, events like the Japan Earthquake, and death of Osama Bin Laden. However, iPhone topped the list.

Mashable also has loads of the latest videos this week, including the controversy surrounding iPhone's Siri being an anti-abortion feature.

In the last weeks, we have seen videos involving questions and answers between users and Siri as intriguing as "find me an abortion clinic" and "sorry I couldn't find an abortion clinic."

However, Siri does not have any trouble answering questions like "find me planned parenthood" to which the iPhone feature answered "I found seven places matching planned parenthood, six of them are verily close to you."

Check out all the videos below.

Younghusbands Reveal Girlfriends Also Excited To See David Beckham

2011-12-02T19:49:00.001+08:00

The brothers Phil and James Younghusband are still on starstruck mode after they finally met their childhood idol David Beckham.

The LA Galaxy football player is here in the country along with the rest of the team to play in a friendly match dubbed The Dream Cup.

The two brothers revealed that, as young fans, they used to go after David during his games in England, but cannot get through due to tight security.

In an interview James told that Phil's and her girlfriend are excited not just about the game but also on seeing the international sports superstars.

The game will be broadcast live on Studio 23 at 7pm.

Charice Christmas Concert in Newport Theater, Manila [Dec 2011]

2011-12-02T19:07:00.001+08:00

Charice is doing a concert in Manila, this despite the family still mourning after death of her father.

The singer will be performing at the Newsport Theater Resorts World. She revealed that they will be spending Christmas in the US.

"Nagpa-plan kami ni Mommy na magcelebrate na, kumbaga parang early Christmas na magkakasama kami lahat," says Charice.

Watch Game: David Beckham, Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy Versus PH Azkals on Studio 23, [TV Patrol News]

2011-12-01T20:27:00.001+08:00

Photo from Inquirer

The Dream Cup as the media calls it is a dream come true indeed for Pinoy football fans. The event refers to the upcoming game between the LA Galaxy and Philippine Azkals Team this Saturday.

A first in history, the press conference held today presented football superstars Landon Donovan and David Beckham and as well as the organizers and the management of the playing teams.

"You concentrate on the game, you concentrate on the ball, not on who is on the ball," says Phil Younghusband, when asked about his expectations in the game, especially on playing against international sports David Beckham.

"Thanks for the welcome, thanks for the kindness so far, and I hope you enjoy the game," said David.

The game, which will take place at the Rizal Memorial Stadium Manila, will be covered live on Studio 23 starting 6:30 p.m. on Saturday (December 3).

There will also be replays on Sunday (December 4), 10:15 a.m. on ABS-CBN, and Monday (December 5), 9 a.m. on BALLS.

The event, aptly called "The Dream Cup," takes place at the historic Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.

Highlights on David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Phil Younghusband Press Con

David Beckham Thanks Pinoys For The Warm Welcome

Anne Curtis to Announce Concert on Showtime, ASAP

2011-11-30T19:38:00.001+08:00

Anne, in one of her live performances in Smart Araneta

Actress and endorser Anne Curtis confirmed that her first major solo concert will be taking very soon.

Although no further details are divulged, Anne said she and organizers are working hard preparing for it.

In an ABS-CBN report, her official announcement was supposedly done last Sunday on ASAP. However, this did not happen due to a problem with her voice.

"… we'll be in Dubai for ‘Showtime’ so I have to wait again when to announce it at either ‘Showtime’ or ‘ASAP.’

Meanwhile, Anne also is happy with the recent contract signing she did with ABS-CBN. She will be working two more years in the Kapamilya Network.

New Google Map Displays Building Floor Plans [VIDEO]

2011-11-30T11:10:00.001+08:00

Google Map announced its latest feature but only limited to a few places in the US.

The new feature enables users to explore not just the address or coordinates but also the floor plan of an edifice.

In a new video campaign, the new G-Map gives any one to pin point himself on whatever floor he may be in, and also determine location in relation to another address.

Below is the video from Mashable.

Simbang Gabi Banned In New York, Says Archbishop

2011-11-30T10:31:00.001+08:00

Fil-Ams carry on with a shortened version of Simbang Gabi despite ban from Archdiocese, (TFC Balitang America screencap)

"Simbang Gabi (Evening Mass) declared illegal in New York."

Filipino Americans in New York were shocked after the Archdiocese here declared “Simbang Gabi” held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate, illegal according to the Catholic Church law.

Father Joseph Marabe, San Lorenzo Chapel said:

“The Archdiocese doesn’t allow masses in the Freedom hall or in the Consulate. The universal law says bawal talagang magmisa sa unconsecrated place. It is condemned by the Vatican. ”

“I hope he understands what the sentiments of the Filipino people are. This is really a tradition, a culture that we want to preserve. ” – Vivian Talambiras-Cruz, Fil-Am in New York.

“If this particular order of his would get a very negative feedback from the Filipino community resulting in different accusations finger pointing and all, it would not reflect very well for us Filipinos.” – Fr. Marabe.

The community leaders and organizers of the Simbang Gabi at the Consulate General of the Philippines had already sent a letter of request to the Archbishop for a special dispensation.

With extracts/transcripts from TFC Balitang America Report

Fil-Am Dance Teacher Accused Of Molestation

2011-11-30T10:30:00.001+08:00

Mugshot of Anthony Angeliano, accused

A 36-year old Filipino American teacher in California is facing multiple charges of molestation of a minor.

A high school dance instructor, Anthony Angeliano faces 5 counts of oral copulation and 1 count of digital penetration.

Police report says Angeliano had an intimate relationship with a 16-year old student, at which time, the teacher was 31 years old.

The accused Fil-Am has been teaching at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School since 1997.

Police suspect that he has other victims.

With extracts / transcripts from TFC Balitang America

[VIDEO] Mayweather To Fight Pacquiao on May 5, 2012

2011-11-29T22:28:00.001+08:00

In a recent report on TV Patrol, Floyd Mayweather expressed his intent to fight Manny Pacquiao on May 5, 2012.

He said he will make sure the fight will be more interesting and worth watching than Pacman's recent fight with Marquez.

Mayweather last tweeted that he is now waiting for the Filipino boxer to sign the contract.

[VIDEO] Derek Ramsay Shows Images Of Broken Arm, Surgery Successful

2011-11-29T22:11:00.001+08:00

Screen cap for TV Patrol

Kapamilya leading man Derek Ramsay published images of his successful surgery yesterday following an accident he met over the weekend.

Derek, a known Frisbee athlete, was playing along with the other players of Team Philippines in the International Frisbee Tournament competition.

The actor posted this before the game:

“Today is the big day!!!!!! Hope we win. Pls wish our team luck,” he posted on his Twitter account earlier in the day.

And hours later, Angelica Panganiban announced the mishap via Twitter.

“Please pray for Derek’s fast recovery. He got into an accident from frisbee. Broken arms.”

His latest tweet said: "Morning! Anesthesia has worn off and I can feel my arm. The problem is, it's so painful."

Sarah, John Lloyd To Work Again After Won't Last A Day [VIDEO]

2011-11-29T21:43:00.001+08:00

Gerald's abs exposure, a favorite scene says Sarah

Sarah Geronimo confirmed tonight on TV Patrol that he is working again with John Lloyd Cruz after her new movie with Gerald Anderson "Won't Last A Day Without You".

"Sana hindi na mabago din, yes, magkakatrabaho ulit kami ni John Lloyd," says Sarah.

Asked about her favorite part of the movie, the 23-year old singer-actress giggled.

"Favorite ko yung ano, nabasa ko si Gerald tapos nakita ko yung abs niya".

"Actually hindi ko natitigan eh, hindi ko kaya titigan, nahihilo ako."

Sarah revealed she is more comfortable with her team up with Gerald now than in their first movie Catch Me I'm In Love.

PRC Releases LET Passers Schedule of Registration (September 2011)

2011-11-29T20:48:00.001+08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission or PRC released today the schedule of registration for the new elementary and high school teachers who passed the September 2011 licensure examination (LET).

The Commission initially published the schedule for teachers coming from the National Capital Region, Palawan and Region 4.

Download Here

Below is the schedule.

Laptop Wi-Fi Kills Human Sperm Says Report

2011-11-29T19:34:00.001+08:00

In a recent report from Reuters, a study revealed that men who uses their laptop near their reproductive organs may chances decreasing sperm quality.

According to the report, radio produced from the laptop or the WI-FI connection may cause such effect, but needs more thorough study.

Below is the full report.

NEW YORK - The digital age has left men's nether parts in a squeeze, if you believe the latest science on semen, laptops and wireless connections.
In a report in the venerable medical journal Fertility and Sterility, Argentinian scientists describe how they got semen samples from 29 healthy men, placed a few drops under a laptop connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi and then hit download.
Four hours later, the semen was, eh, well-done.
A quarter of the sperm were no longer swimming around, for instance, compared to just 14 percent from semen samples stored at the same temperature away from the computer.
And nine percent of the sperm showed DNA damage, three-fold more than the comparison samples.
The culprit? Electromagnetic radiation generated during wireless communication, say Conrado Avendano of Nascentis Medicina Reproductiva in Cordoba and colleagues.
"Our data suggest that the use of a laptop computer wirelessly connected to the internet and positioned near the male reproductive organs may decrease human sperm quality," they write in their report.
"At present we do not know whether this effect is induced by all laptop computers connected by Wi-Fi to the internet or what use conditions heighten this effect."
A separate test with a laptop that was on, but not wirelessly connected, found negligible EM radiation from the machine alone.
The findings fuel concerns raised by a few other research teams.
Some have found that radiation from cell phones creates feeble sperm in the lab, for example. And last year urologists described how a man's sitting with a laptop balanced on his knees can crank up the temperature of his scrotum to levels that aren't good for sperm. (See Reuters Health story of November 8, 2010, at reut.rs/gHmXpC.)
So between the heat and the radiation from today's electronic devices, testicles would seem to be hard-pressed.
But that is not at all clear, said Dr. Robert Oates, who has managed to father two kids despite having both a laptop and an iPad.
The president of the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, Oates told Reuters Health he doesn't believe laptops are a significant threat to male reproductive health.
"This is not real-life biology, this is a completely artificial setting," he said about the new study. "It is scientifically interesting, but to me it doesn't have any human biological relevance."
He added that so far, no study has ever looked at whether laptop use has any influence on fertility or pregnancy outcomes.
"Suddenly all of this angst is created for real-life actual persons that doesn't have to be," said Oates, also of Boston Medical Center.
According to the American Urological Association, nearly one in six couples in the US have trouble conceiving a baby, and about half the time the man is at the root of the problem.
While the impact of modern technology is still murky, lifestyle does matter, researchers say.
Earlier this month, a report in Fertility and Sterility showed that men who eat a diet rich in fruit and grains and low in red meat, alcohol and coffee have a better shot at getting their partner pregnant during fertility treatment. (See Reuters Health story of November 18, 2011, at reut.rs/v9bobG.)
"You should be keeping yourself healthy," including staying lean, eating healthy foods, exercising, not taking drugs and not smoking, agreed Oates.
And for those laptop worries, he mused, "I don't know how many people use laptops on their laps anyway." - Frederik Joelving, Reuters Health

Watch Padre De Pamilya Official Trailer, New ABS-CBN Teleserye for 2012

2011-11-29T17:39:00.001+08:00

Padre De Pamilya is an upcoming teleserye on the Kapamilya Network top billing two of Philippine TV and cinema's leading men: Jericho Rosales and Piolo Pascual.

The new series centers on the story of fatherhood and the challenges it entails.

It also stars the King of Drama, Christopher De Leon, Maricar Reyes, Rafael Rosell, denise Laurel, and the some of the most admired actors Sandy Andolong, Tetchie Agbayani, Rey PJ Abellana, Malou Crisologo, and Jeffrey Santos.

Watch the full trailer below.

PBB Teen Season 4 Audition Kicks Off in London

2011-11-29T17:32:00.001+08:00

Asia's most successful TV franchise, the Pinoy Big Brother is at it again.

The Teen Edition for Season 4 announced that its first leg of auditions will take place in London for the coming summer.

Big Brother or Kuya, as he is known for, is looking for teens 13 to 17 years old.

ABS-CBN released the TV plug or promo for the audition showcasing current PBB host Robi Domingo along with former housemates,winners and finalists, Gerald Anderson, Matt Evans, Ejay Falcon, Kim Chiu and others.

The first PBB Teen Edition Season 4 will be held on December 11, 2011 at the TFC London Office at 117 Earls Court Road, SW5 9RL, London, 10AM to 5PM. Just bring with you your passport.

Watch Walang Hanggan Official Trailer, ABS-CBN's New Teleserye for 2012

2011-11-29T17:29:00.001+08:00

Walang Hanggan is an upcoming teleserye on ABS-CBN starring Helen Gamboa, Susan Roces, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Rita Avela, Melissa Ricks, Paulo Avelino, Coco Martin, and Julia Montes.

This new teleserye is one of the many new programs on the Kapamilya network, as they gear up for a more competitive prime time block on Philippine TV.

Recently, competing networks have been billing top stars in their comeback projects like Alice Dixon.

Walang Hanggan highlights the power house combo of two movie queens Helen Gamboa and Susan Roces, the new love team of Julia Montes and Coco Martin, and the return of Richard and Dawn team up.

Watch the Official Trailer below

Watch You'll Always In My Heart Teaser Trailer

2011-11-29T17:25:00.001+08:00

You'll Always In My Heart is an upcoming teleserye starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Enrique Gil, and Khalil Ramos.

The new "serye" was earlier announced during the recent ABS-CBN trade launch. Kathryn Bernardo, who is currently doing Growing Up, will be shooting for "Always" as her 27th TV project.

Bernardo whose career blossomed after her successful lead role portrayal in the remake of Mara Clara, has already done numerous TV shows and even drama roles such as that in Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Kathryn played the young Gretchen Barreto in the 2009 teleserye Magkaribal.

Her team up with Daniel Padilla in the teen oriented show Growing UP is also picking up well.

Khalil Ramos, who is fresh from winning as runner up on Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3, is doing "Always" as his first TV project. Khalil earlier revealed during his guesting on Kris TV that he used to audition at Star Magic but failed to capture the attention of Mr. M.

With the introduction of Khalil in the Kathryn and Daniel loveteam, fans and viewers are starting to take sides, and even came up with groups like Team Kathniel and Team Kathlil.

Team Kathlil Versus Team Kathniel?

Watch You'll Always In My Heart Teaser Trailer below

Wordpress.com Launches Ad Program for Bloggers

2011-11-29T16:22:00.001+08:00

How To Get Approved For Wordpress.com WordAds

The blogger platform Wordpress.com announced hours ago that it finally is able to give its bloggers an opportunity to earn.

Wordpress.com is the free hosting component of Wordpress products, offering easy to use and ready to go blogging options and making it a favorite choice of many. The option to monetize one's blog however has always been restricted although the company uses third party ad programs to gain revenue for itself.

The bloggers and the account owners are only limited to posting links to products they wish to sell in order to earn.

Now WP has partnered with Federated Media to make this dream a reality.

Over the years one of the most frequent requests on WordPress.com has been to allow bloggers to earn money from their blog through ads.
We’ve resisted advertising so far because most of it we had seen wasn’t terribly tasteful, and it seemed like Google’s AdSense was the state-of-the-art, which was sad.
You pour a lot of time and effort into your blog and you deserve better than AdSense. - Jon Burke, Wordpress.com

Enter, WordAds. According to their website:

"WordAds is 100% optional and is designed for bloggers who would like to earn money from their blogs by showing high quality ads from brand advertisers. FM is well known for representing top blogs with high quality ads for sites like BoingBoing and Apple Insider."

The program is currently under invitation and review phases, which means you need to apply. Here are the requirements.

Your blog should be visible
You have a custom domain
Considerable traffic
Active reader engagement
Language, English may be preferred
Topic and content

To apply for WordAds, click on the link below

http://wordpress.com/apply-for-wordads

GMA 7 Launches New Website for 2011

2011-11-29T10:36:00.001+08:00

Following the historic gathering of the three leaders of the TV networks in the Philippines during the recent Ad Congress in CamSur, GMA Network announced the beta version of its new website - GMANetwork.com.

Earlier this year, the media company rebranded the former QTV Channel 11 to GMA News TV 11 to keep up with competing network's own news channels. ABS-CBN has ANC or ABS-CBN News Channel and TV 5 has Aksyon TV.

Their news portal GMANews.tv has also been rebranded as GMA News Online - The go-to site for Filipinos. And it now forwards to http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/

The iGMA.tv domain now forwards to a new GMANetwork.com homepage with a new site design.

Today, the Kapuso network invites the press and bloggers to witness the website launch.

DZBB Streaming, DWLS Barangay LS 97.1 Streaming soon

Below is the screen cap of the new GMA News portal.

Piolo Pascual Responds To KC Concepcion Break Up Revelation

2011-11-28T19:07:00.001+08:00

Watch Piolo Pascual's Response to KC Concepcion Split Up, Videos Below

After KC Concepcion’s controversial tell-all last Sunday on The Buzz regarding admitting split up with one year boyfriend Piolo Pascual, viewers, fans, and social media users around the world speculate about the real reason of the break up.

“Sa palagay mo ano ang pagkukulang mo bilang girlfriend ni Piolo Pascual?” asks Boy Abunda.

“Naniniwala naman ako na pagsinasabi ni PJ na minahal niya ako, naniniwala naman ako na meron namang katotohanan iyon. Pero masakit mang sabihin, siguro, hindi ako yung kailangang niya sa buhay niya, dahil hindi ako ang hinahanap niya sa buhay niya, at hindi ko maibigay sa kanya yung kailangan niya. “ admits KC.

Boy: “Pero pagbalik mo dito sa Pilipinas, you left again, you went to the United States for a series of concerts kasama mo si Piolo, how was that like?”

KC: “Sobrang challenging Tito Boy, sobrang everday talagang nung tour na iyon, parang test, na parang exam.”

“PJ knows exactly why we broke up. He knows exactly why!”

Despite KC not answering the issue, fans suspect there is a third party.

Piolo Pascual finally broke his silence regarding this, on TV Patrol November 28, 2011.

“I don’t think I have anything else to say, KC has already said her piece, so hayaan muna na natin yun kasi, it’s a very sensitive issue. Hindi naman biro yung pinagdaanan naming dalawa.”

“Hindi madali yung proseso, hindi rin madali yung maraming nakaabang, maraming naghihintay, maraming nakikialam, so sa kin, sana hayaan nalang muna nila kami, especially si Kristina, it’s not easy.”

Piolo Pascual also asked apology for those who were hurt in their break up.

Piolo Pascual Responds to KC Concepcion Split Up Revelation, TV Patrol November 28, 2011

KC Concepcion Admits Split Up With Piolo Pascual on The Buzz November 27, 2011

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Kris Aquino Reveals What Caused Her Bruises

2011-11-28T18:54:00.001+08:00

During today’s episode of Kris TV, Kris Aquino opened withthe developments of her new movie “Segunda Mano”.

The host revealed that she got bruises and scratches on herelbows and arms after a scene was shot which she describes as physical.

“Segunda Mano”, her entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival is a horror movieand apparently Kris is referring to a villain or an “evil” character whoapparently is attacking her.

“The benefit of being single is who cares kung buong katawan mo nakabalot ngSalon Pas.”

“… ang sakit, as in nagma-muscle spasm na yung likod ko, dito sa leeg, ilanbeses na akong sinakal sakal doon sa movie, watch for it.”

“Tapos yung Pantene hair, grabe yung pananabunot naginawa.”

Watch Full Episode of Kris TV November 28, 2011

Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla on Gandang Gabi Vice, November 27, 2011

2011-11-28T00:15:00.001+08:00

Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla became a trending topic on social media when they guested last night on Gandang Gabi Vice.

The love team who is making waves on their teen show Growing Up is facing controversies that the two developed something that is more than mere friendship.

"Close naman po talaga kami", says Kathryn.

Asked about what he liked about the female co-star, Daniel said he liked the lady's smile, whom he always teases as "siopao" because of her round face.

Kathryn meanwhile revealed that she calls Daniel a mama's boy.

The two also announced that they will be doing a new teleserye next year 2012 with Enrique Gil and Khalil Ramos entitled You're Always In My Heart.

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Watch KC Concepcion-Piolo Pascual Breakup Revelation On The Buzz November 27, 2011 [VIDEO]

2011-11-27T18:14:00.001+08:00

Watch Video Interview Below

KC Concepcion finally breaks her silence during an interview with her on The Buzz November 27, 2011.

During the interview, KC detailed how she and Piolo got together as a dating couple.

Boy Abunda opened the interview by asking KC how the dating went through since they opened up their relationship on October 21, 2011.

"Simula nung 18 ako, tinry na niya akong, well, ligawan ako. Then talagang in the last 3 years, siya yung unang bumungad sa kin."

"2 years kasi ako Tito boy nilagawan talaga ako ni PJ, na on and off, so talagang sa loob-loob ko, sabi ko, sabi kasi nila kilalanin muna yung tao talaga, so yung ginawa ko, na talagang kinilala ko siya."

"Simula ng Lovers In Paris na talagang sinabi na he wants to know me more than a friend, may mga times pa na 3 months hindi kami nag-uusap, tapos biglang bumalik siya. Tapos, nanligaw na talaga."

Here is the rest (as transcript) of the interview of KC Concepcion by Boy Abunda on The Buzz November 27, 2011.

Boy Abunda: "What would you be thinking during those times na wala na, tapos babalik na naman?"

KC: "Na baka, hindi siya sure sa kin or baka kasi araw-araw kami nagkikita, basta nagdi-date na rin ako ng iba."

KC Concepcion Admits Split Up With Piolo Pascual on The Buzz November 27, 2011

Piolo Pascual Responds to KC Concepcion Split Up Revelation, TV Patrol November 28, 2011

"Then he came back nung April of 2010 and then sabiniya nung birthday ko, sabi niya sa akin give me another chance … "

Boy: “At binigyan mo siya ng isa pang pagkakataon?”

KC: “Opo naman, and after that, by October 2010, he askedme to be his girlfriend. And for me, anolang, babae lang ako na nililigawan, na kinilig, ng sobra, kasi tingnan ka langni Piolo ng kunti, talaga namang di ba, as a girl kikiligin ka talaga.”

“Ikaw ba ligawan ni PJ or somebody na kasing bait niya or ganyan kagwapo …”

Boy: “During this time, itong two years na nililigawan niPiolo, sigurado ako, dahil meron akong nakausap na mga kaibigan at mga taong nagmamahal sa iyo, na hindi silaboto kay Piolo.”

“Looking back, I mean ngayon, habang nag-uusap tayonaiintindihan mo ba kung bakit o saan nanggagaling yung mga opinion, yung mgaboses na iyon?”

KC: “Napag-usapan naming iyon ni PJ and sinabi rin naman niya po sa kin, nameron din namang nagsasabi sa kanya daw na ayaw din nila sa akin for him.”

“So sabi ko poproblemahin ba natin yun, yung ibang tao,kasi, anyone naman can have an opinion about you and anyone can have an opinionabout me.”

“Sabi ko wag nating pansinin yung ibang tao. If anything, ako sasabihin ko saiyo, I trust you.”

“So let’s make it a point, na kung anuman ang sabihin mosa kin, kung anuman ang sabihin ko say o, yun yung paniniwalan ko.”

Boy: “What was the best thing about that relationship?”

KC: “It’s my first showbiz relationship, so I think thebest thing is that, natuto ako na parang na mas mature talaga ako sa relationshipna to. First relationship ko din na seriyoso talaga, na to the point natalagang, may mga bagay naman komportable, na nagagawa mong tanggapin kasimahal mo and you choose to accept. ”

“Mas naiintindihan ko kung ano ang pagmamahal, yung mas accepting ako.”

Boy: “Ikumpara mo nga Kristina, ang October 21, 2010 atang October 21, ng 2011?”

KC: “Naging klaro po sa kin, yung mga kaya ko at di kokayang gawin bilang babae. Na minsan kailangan mo rin intindihin yung sarilimo, kasi bigay lang ako ng bigay. Naiintindi ko lahat, parang masyado akonagbigay ng benefit of the doubt sa lahat. Intindi lang ako ng intindi, tinatanggap ko ng tinatanggap, yun palahindi pala dapat ganun. ”

Boy: “Kristina, in some of your interviews, may mgapagkakatong hindi naming masyadong maunawaan, ang sinasabi mo, especially whenreferred to wanting to speak up tungkol sa ilan bagay na may kinalaman kayPiolo Pascual, sa pag-uusap na ito, bakit ka nagsasalit ngayon, why are wetalking about this, why the need to be able to tell your story.”

KC: “Tito Boy kasi, kailangan ko lang siyang gawin para sa sarili ko, ang damipo kasing nangyari.”

Boy: “Can I give you the word … katinuan … sanity?”

KC: “Opo … ”

Boy: “Katahimikan?”

KC: “Opo, ang dami po kasing nangyari in the last year naparang, bukod sa marami akong natutunan, at may mga masasayang moments dinnaman, ano lang talaga. Hindi kasi ako mahilig magkuwento ng problema naming saiba, hanggat kaya ko pa, and I guess na yung time na na-realize ko na hindi natalaga to gagana, dalawa or tatlong buwan talaga akong pumapasok sa The Buzzevery Sunday or sa ASAP na kunwari okay lang lahat, and kasi akala ko wala langsiya na akala ko parang hindi naman kailangan malaman ng ibang tao para maayosyung problem but then parang pag pumapasok ako Tito Boy tapos ng commercialbreak, hindi mo na talaga alam kung anung mararamdaman mo, dahil sa lahat ngpinagdadaanan naming and kulong nalang ako sa banyo … hindi ko na kaya siyangmag-isa. ”

Boy: “Diretsang tanong Kristina, hiwalay na ba kayo niPiolo o hindi?”

KC: “[nodding…]”

“Tinatanggap ko kasi naniniwala akong mabait siyang tao. Maymga bagay na parang, hindi ko na kayang lunukin. Hindi ko na kaya yungtanggapin.”

“At kasalanan ko rin naman to Tito Boy, kasi ginusto konaman to di ba. Gusto ko to eh, di ba, so kasalanan ko na rin sa sarili ko kasipinaglaban ko pa eh, ginusto ko eh, tapos sobra sobra talaga akong nagtiwala,sobra!”

Boy: “May third-party ba?”

KC: “[mumbles… ]”

Boy: “Kristina, gaano kasakit ang sakit?”

KC: “Sobra ho…”

Boy: “Galit ka?”

KC: “Ngayon ko lang po na realize na, opo.”

Boy: “Galit ka dahil anong nagawa sa iyo, ano ang hindiko kinaya, bakit ka galit? ”

KC: “Ewan ko kung bakit paano nangyari. Yung pain at sakayung sama ng loob, naging galit. Na talagang nagugulat din ako kasi, first timeko rin na, parang napapamura na rin ako. Na parang hindi naman ako ganun.”

“And bigla nalang akong, maiiyak, kasi hindi pala akookay. And then siya parang, matatawa lang siya, kapag nakikita kung ininterviewsiya. Idadaan nalang niya sa joke. Parang ako, bakit ikaw ganyan, bakit ako,ganito?”

“Bakit parang hanggang sa huli. Mag-isa lang ako dito. Anong sasabihin ko sapamilya ko, anong sasabhin ko kay Mama na tanung ng tanong kung kami pa ba ohindi na. Kasi pagsinabi kung hindi na, magtatanong siya bakit. Anong isasagotko sa kanya? ”

“Anong isasagot ko sa Lola ko na mahal na mahal siya?Hindi ko masabi kasi, hindi ko talaga masabi sa kahit sinong tao. Kung anongnangyari. ”

Boy: “Dahil pag sinabi mo kung anong nangyari?”

KC: “Ayaw ko lang pong makasakit ng tao ”

Boy: “Humingi ba ng tawad si PJ?”

KC: “Opo, ganoon naman po si PJ, humihingi naman po siyang tawad, pero ang point ng pagpapatawad ng isang babae, is para sana hindi namaulit. Kasi hindi ka naman magpapatawad na iisipin mong paulit ulit tapospaulit ulit kang magso-sorry.”

Boy: “Did he ask for a second chance?”

KC: “Tito Boy, binigyan ko siya ng second chance, thirdchance, fourth chance, fifth chance, sixth chance, seventh chance, pagdating ngeighth chance, parang narealize ko na hindi lahat ng problema dinadaan sakilig, hindi lahat ng problema dinadaan sa tawa, hindi lahat nadadaan sa kilig.”

“Kasi ang galing galing niyang magpakilig, angtanga-tanga ko Tito Boy eh. Dumating lang siya sa point na parang, sandalilang. Hindi na natin inaanu yung tutoong nangyari kasi titingnan ka lang niya,ay wala na talaga nakalimutan ko nang lahat. Eh lagi na lang Tito Boy ganun.”

Boy: “Pero pagbalik mo dito sa Pilipinas, you left again,you went to the United States for a series of concerts kasama mo si Piolo, howwas that like?”

KC: “Sobrang challenging Tito Boy, sobrang everdaytalagang nung tour na iyon, parang test, na parang exam.”

“PJ knows exactly why we broke up. He knows exactly why!”

“Araw araw na nakikita ko siya, araw-araw na magkasamakami, parang tug of war talaga kasi ito yung taong minahal ko o mahal ko, perosobra akong nasasaktan ngayon. Pero mahal ko siya. Pero hindi na talaga puwede.”

“And araw-araw na magkasama kami iniisip ko dito langtayo sa Amerika nagkaroon ng panahon na tayong dalawa lang talaga, ni hindinatin na-enjoy.”

Boy: “Kristina, sa pinagdadaanan mong ito, sino angkakampi mo? At saan ka humuhugot ng lakas?”

KC: “Talaga pong ngayong time na to, yung pinaka, neverpa ko nakapagdasal ng ganitong sobra, Diyos na iyo, puwede ba ako magtiwala, ehDiyos yan, siya lang po ang nagging kakampi ko sa lahat.”

Boy: “Sa lahat ng nangyari sa iyo, naikuwento mo na ba lahat sa Mama si SharonCuneta.”

KC: “Tito Boy, kahit hindi ko pa po kinukuwento sa kanya, alam na po niya.”

Boy: “Sa palagay mo ano ang pagkukulang mo bilanggirlfriend ni Piolo Pascual?”

KC: “Naniniwala naman ako na pagsinasabi ni PJ na minahalniya ako, naniniwala naman ako na meron namang katotohanan iyon. Pero masakitmang sabihin, siguro, hindi ako yung kailangang niya sa buhay niya, dahil hindiako ang hinahanap niya sa buhay niya, at hindi ko maibigay sa kanya yungkailangan niya. “

Boy: “What is the worst thing about that relationship?”

KC: “Uhmm, yung dahilan ng break up namin”

Boy: “Are you friends now?”

KC: “We’re civil with each other.”

“Ang hiningi ko lang sa kanya huwag kang magagalit sa kindahil nasaktan ako, huwag kang magagalit sa kin dahil hindi ako perpekto, huwagkang magagalit sa kin, dahil may mga bagay na hindi na kayang intindihin attanggapin, huwag kang magagalit sa kin kung kailangan ko munang maramdaman tolahat, kung kailangan ko munang magrespond at magreact ng kung paano magreactng isang normal na babae. ”

Boy: “How are you coping?”

KC: “Siguro isa po ito sa kailangan kong gawin kasihabang hindi ko pa kasi nasasabi sa mga tao na ito na po iyon eh, parang anghirap kasi, meron kang tinatago sa tao na hindi na kayo.”

Boy: “Kristina, are you walking away from this relationshipano yung pinakaimportanteng leksyon bilang babae.”

KC: “Magtira ka sa sarili mo, ang yung tiwala ng ibibigaymo sa taong mahal mo, dapat alagaan nung taong mahal mo”

Boy: “One wish?”

KC: “Na makahanap talaga ako ng true love!”

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Watch Sarah Geronimo, Gerald Anderson Interview on The Buzz November 27, 2011

2011-11-27T17:08:00.003+08:00

Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson wowed the audience and viewers of The Buzz as they shared the friendship and rumored romance between them in their new movie "Won't Last A Day Without You?"

Gerald's mom revealed during VTR that his son might have a new girlfriend now. Charlene Gonzales followed this up with a question, for which the matinee idol denied.

The pop princes revealed that his favorite part of Gerald's body is his face, which she describes as angelic.

View full interview below.

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Watch Joey De Leon Interview with Toni Gonzaga on The Buzz

2011-11-27T17:08:00.001+08:00

After his historic visit as a guest on Kris TV last Friday, Joey De Leon amazed viewers once again as he guested last Sunday on The Buzz.

And another first, since her departure from her former home channel and TV program, Eat Bulaga, Toni Gonzaga, gets face to face with her mentor for the first time.

Toni opened up the interview with their controversial fall out when Joey supposedly got irked after Toni transferred to ABS-CBN.

"Kasi dati galit ka sa kin," says Toni.

"Ano ka ba, hindi lang nagkakaintindihan, hindi ako nagalit sa iyo nun. Biro lang yun," says Joey.

"Binibiro n'yo lang naman ako noon? Dinamdam ko 'yun ng isang taon, " says Toni.

"Sa buhay natin Toni, kailangan may gagawin ka na may mas mabuti pa lang mangyayaring darating. Eh di kung hindi ka lumayas sa Bulaga, eh baka EB Babes ka na." - Joey.

Joey De Leon complimented Toni as the female version of him, this, after the female host revered him as an amazing crossover TV host and star.

View full interview below

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How To Access Google Music From The Philippines

2011-11-27T15:05:00.001+08:00

Google Music has finally launched.

The bad news is, it's only available for US users.

Like other country-restricted web apps like Pandora, Spotify, Vevo, Google Music can be tricked so it can let you get through even if you are from the Philippines.

Proxies are great tools, proxy websites and even a software can be used to trick them that you're from the US.

But here are simple ways to do it.

Firefox

Install Stealthy
Click on the arrow next to the Stealthy icon, then click "Configure"
Check the option "Used for access services that are only allowed from the U.S. (e.g. Pandora)"
Press "OK"
Click the Stealthy icon and wait until it becomes green
Go to Google Music
Accept the Terms and enjoy your music

Chrome

Install Stealthy
Right click on the Stealth icon, then click "Options"
Check the option "Used for access services that are only allowed from the U.S. (e.g. Pandora)"
Press "Save", then press "Close"
Click the Stealthy icon and wait until it becomes green
Go to Google Music
Accept the Terms and enjoy your music

Other browsers

Use this tutorial from Engadget.

Watch PBB Unlimited First Eviction Night Video

2011-11-27T12:08:00.001+08:00

ABS-CBNNews.com

Pinoy Big Brother Season 4, dubbed as PPB Unlimited held its first eviction night on November 26, 2011.

The first to be evicteed from the house were Diane Aquino and Lordwin Claveria.

The two housemates got the least number of votes in the first ever dual evictions. This season, PBB decided to hold one house episode per day called Unliday and one house episode per night called Unlight.

Lordwin, who comes form the Unliday group received only 4.5 percent of total votes.

Diane, meanwhile, comes from the Unlinight edition, who received 9.38 percent of the text votes.

Fans were surprised of the results, but followers of house favorite Kigoy Abarico were relieved he was safe along with other nominees Erica, Mark, Tol, Slater and Kim.

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16 Choco Gelatos You Should Try This Christmas

2011-11-26T18:14:00.001+08:00

Gelatissimo plays to all choco-holics heart strings these holidays by introducing the Christmas of Chocolate promo.

Enjoy 16 choco licious flavours including Veronese Chocolate, Chocolate Fondant, Chocolate Sorbet, Belgian Chocolate, White Chocolate, Chocolate Truffle, Black Forest, Milk Chocolate, Chocolate Almond, Chocolate Orange, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Rhum Cake, Chilli Chocolate and Sugar Free Chocolate.

Get your chocolate fix with Gelatissimo's large selection of chocolate flavours.

Christmas of Chocolate will be available nationwide from Monday 21s November 2011 to Sunday 8th January 2012.

Simply print this voucher and redeem your FREE scoop at any Gelatissimo store.

Don't forget to forward this voucher to your family and friends so they too can treat themselves to a real Italian gelator at Gelatissimo!

Gelatissimo's gelato is made fresh in store daily to an authentic family recipe. As a low fat, creamy alternative to traditional ice cream, Gelatissimo gelato is smooth, rich and simply irresistible.

Keep an eye us and follow our daily updates on Facebook.com/Gelatissimo

Gerald Anderson Says Sarah Geronimo Is Wife Material

2011-11-25T15:26:00.001+08:00

The momentous episode today on Kris TV featuring guests Kapuso and Kapatid star Joey De Leon and Won't Last A Day Without You Gerald Anderson made a lot of revelations.

Joey was excited and happy to be guesting on Kris Aquino's show, who shared that he actually started his career in ABS-CBN in the 1960s.

Kris asked him about the possibility that he might transfer or work with a project on the Kapamilya Network, and he said that he is open to anything.

"Ako, oo, kahit ngayon eh."

Joey earlier expressed that he wanted a show that has a unique format and different from all the other programs he does at GMA and tv5.

"Baka sa movies pa ulit".

Joey is still doing Protege, Startalk and Eat Bulaga on GMA 7 and Wow Mali, Pinoy Samurai and a game show on TV5.

Meanwhile, Gerald Anderson also joined the interview to promote his new movie with Sarah.

He revealed he is now "ready to mingle" and even agreed with Joey that Sarah is a wife material.

Watch the complete interview with Joey and Gerald on Kris TV below.

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Jericho Rosales Speaks About Piolo Pascual Rivalry

2011-11-24T19:15:00.001+08:00

John Manalo, Jericho's nephew, and not Kristine Hermosa, is what the actor wanted to be in the MMK episode he is set to direct.

During the press conference of his newest endorsement, Rosales revealed he is offered a directorial stint for the drama program.

"It's really in my heart to direct full-length films, pero sabi nila I can do one 'Maalaala Mo Kaya.' So hopefully I can find the right story. So I'm really blessed na kasama 'yon sa offer sa contract ko, 'yun ang pinaka-exciting at doon ako kinakabahan" (ABS-CBN)

The 32-year old actor also addressed the issue that he and Piolo Pascual are competing.

Rosales stars with Pascual in a Kapamilya teleserye titled "Padre De Pamilya"

"Alam mo, hindi naman maiiwasan na nakukumpara kami, pero [ang] iniisip namin ay focused kami sa teamwork. Pagdating sa work, di rin ako magiging effective kung di effective ang ka-trabaho ko. So dedepende ang performance ko sa performance ni Piolo or ni Sir Christopher, and vice versa," he explained. (ABS-CBN)

"Kasi nga baka lumabas na OA ako, it's really about balance kung paano namin gagawin," he added.

"Okay naman. Masarap siyempre ka-trabaho si Piolo and si Mr. Christopher de Leon. I'm really excited to work with them. It's always good to work with your friends kasi walang pressure, walang anything," he said.

Joey De Leon on Kris TV; Considers Transferring to ABS-CBN in 2012?

2011-11-24T18:16:00.001+08:00

” @itsmekrisaquino : I am super excited. For the 1st time on Kris TV, Joey de Leon will tape at 6 PM! Airs on Friday.”..ms kris excited na kmi

This was the Tweet of Kris Aquino, following the announcement that controversial TV host and season actor-comedian Joey De Leon is guesting Kris TV

During the taping, the 65-year old Eat Bulaga host shared his experiences and intimate secrets with the queen of all media.

"Ako yung taong mahilig sa tsismis," says Joey.

De Leon is joined by Gerald Anderson who is guesting to promote their movie Won't Last A Day Without You.

Kris also asked Joey if he considers transferring to ABS-CBN in 2012.

Watch the episode tomorrow November 25, 2011 on Kris TV.

Sarah Geronimo, Cristine Reyes To Star In New Movie?

2011-11-24T16:01:00.001+08:00

The Sarah and Gerald team up have been proven a success. Fans and movie goers were supportive of their first movie project Catch Me I'm In Love.

Sarah Geronimo admits there is more pressure in their second movie "Won't Last A Day Without You".

"May pressure po talaga lalong-lalo na nung umpisa na nung originally ang playdate niya ay November 23 so halos kasabay naming yung Breaking Dawn at Happy Feet Two at siyempre super box-office po yung two movies yung No Other Woman at Praybeyt Benjamin so siyempre ang expectation ng tao sana mapantayan naman nila kahit papaano man lang. Hindi naman po kami nandito para makipag-compete sa ibang local films, nandito tayo para magbigay ng ligaya sa mga audiences.” (Push)

The Pop Princes was blessed to be named box office queen during the last couple of years for the films A Very Special Love and You Changed My Life with John Lloyd Cruz.

Asked about the possibility that this Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes could be hailed new movie queens this year, she said:

"Much deserved naman yun ni Ms. Cristine Reyes at ni Ms. Anne Curtis kung sila ang tanghaling box office"

She was also asked about the success that Cristine Reyes has achieved these days and she replied that while she was not able to watch No Other Woman, she is happy for Cristine and heard a lot of good things her recent movie with Anne Curtis.

Sarah further revealed that she is willing to do a project with Cristine Reyes.

“Oo naman huwag niyo lang ako ipag-swimsuit, suicide po sa akin yan on my part huwag naman po sana,” ang natatawang sagot ng dalaga.

Won’t Last A Day Without You will be shown on November 30 in theaters nationwide.

VECO Power Interruption Schedule November 24-27, 2011

2011-11-24T07:41:00.001+08:00

The following are the schedule of power interruption in Cebu, provided by VECO Head of Corporate Communications, Ethel T. Natera.

November 24 (Thursday)
[1] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Ibabao & Guizo, Mandaue City along A.C. Cortes Ave., including Sitios Lemon, Sto Niño & Sapa-sapa

[2] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole & reconstruction of primary line
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Mabolo, Cebu City including Fairview Subd along Mahogany & Acacia Sts.

[3] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (9hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate reconstruction & reconductoring of primary line
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys San Roque & Tangke, Talisay City along Kilawan & Galaxy Sts.

[4] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (8hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole & transformer
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Busay & Lahug, Cebu City including Sitio Tanguille, Nivel Hills

[5] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (5hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Lamac, Consolacion & Yati, Liloan including Sitio Sto. Niño

[6] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (5hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole & transformer
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Linao, Talisay City including Sitios San Miguel, San Antonio, Antipolo, Upper & Lower Linao

[7] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (3hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of transformer
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Talamban, Cebu City including Sitio Nasipit

[8] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (6hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole w/ transformer attached
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Guadalupe, Cebu City along Modesta St. & San Lorenzo Drive

[9] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole & transformer
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Centro & Looc, Mandaue City along Plaridel & J.M. Ceniza Sts., including North Reclamation Area

November 25 (Friday)
[1] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (9hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate reconstruction of primary line
Areas Affected:
Portion of Brgy Bulacao Pardo, Cebu City & Bulacao, Talisay City including Sitios Ufeba, Riverside, Paglaum, Maxipino & Caimito

[2] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (4hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary pole & transformer
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Camputhaw, Cebu City along Archbishop Reyes Ave., Tojong, Tindalo & Molave Sts.

[3] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (4hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten primary pole
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Tayud, Consolacion including Sitio Sun-ok, Marian Village, Redwood Subd, Kaugmaran Home Community Org

Time: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate reconstruction of primary lines
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Tisa, Cebu City along South Hills Rd., including entire South Hills Subd, Lower South Hills

November 26 (Saturday)
[1] Time: 5:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (12hrs)
Purpose: To faciltiate replacement of rotten poles
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Pitogo, Cansaga, Lamac & Jugan, Consolacion & Brgy Yati, Liloan

[2] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (9hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate relocation of primary poles & lines
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Pulpogan, Danglag, Tilhaong & Panoypoy, Consolacion & entire Brgys Polog & Garing, Consolacion

November 27 (Sunday)
[1] Time: 1:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (14hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate replacement of rotten pole & preventive maintenance of Naga Substation
Areas affected:
Brgys South Poblacion, West Poblacion, East Poblacion, North Poblacion, Central Poblacion, Naalad, Tinaan, Balirong, Tagjaguimit, Lutac, Lanas, Alpaco, Mayana, Uling, Mainit, Inoburan, Tangke, Colon, Cabungahan, Pitalo, Jaguimit, Patag, Langtad, Bairan, & Pangdan, Naga City

Brgys San Isidro, Ilaya, Tananas, Pitalo, North Poblacion, South Poblacion, Balud, Panadtaran, Tinubdan, Basak, Tabionan, Liburon, Magsico, Bugho, Cabatbatan, Calidngan, Sangat, Greenhills, Balud & Lantawan, San Fernando

[2] Time: 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (6hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate the preventive maintenance of Naga Substation
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgys Pakigne, Tungkil, & Linao-Lipata, Minglanilla

[3] Time: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (7hrs)
Purpose: To facilitate enhancement of primary lines (part of Gov Gwen Garcia's beautification project)
Areas affected:
Portion of Brgy Capitol Site, Cebu City along Osmeña Blvd.

For more information please contact VECO's call center at 230-8326.

No DNA Test for Andi Eigenmann's Baby

2011-11-23T19:53:00.001+08:00

Andi Eigenmann has already given birth to a baby girl.

Andi gave birth to a healthy baby girl around 5:00 in the afternoon today November 23, 2011 via a caesasrian section in a private hosptial.

The baby's weight turned out 7 lbs and 8 ounces, who is named Adrianna Gabrielle.

The daughter of Jaclyn Jose broke her bag of water at noon time and already had one cm.

The family and Andi herself wanted to have a normal delivery but since her water had dried up, the doctor decided to perform CS.

Asked about the looks of the baby, brother Gabby Eigenmann said:

"Siyempre kamukha ng nanay".

He refused to give further details about the features and the possibility that it could confirm Albie Casiño as the father.

Meantime, mother Jaclyn Jose was a little frustrated since she was not able to witness the delivery. There will be no DNA testing and they are not interested in carrying the Casiño family surname.

Congratulations to Andi.

Sharon Cuneta Daily Talk Show To Compete With Kris TV?

2011-11-23T18:37:00.001+08:00

Sharon Cuneta Daily Talk Show To Compete With Kris TV?

The megastar has finally put a stop to the reports she is transferring to TV5. Yesterday, she signed a five-year contract yesterday.

During the contract signing present were Sandra Chavez and Vic del Rosario of Viva Artists Agency, Inc (Managers), COO of TV5 Robert Barrero, and CEO and President Atty Ray Espinosa.

Entertainment website PEP.ph revealed that the contract will include a movie with Gabby Concepcion, a reality show, and a daily talk show.

There is still no details regarding the daily talk show, but rumors have it that it will be put on the same timeslot as Kris TV.

Sharon-Gabby Movie Confirmed, What's The Story and Title, Click Here

Asked about the truth behind the 1 Billion Peso deal, Sharon said:

"I am not in the position to confirm or deny that pero if the station thinks that I am worth a certain amount, then I will have to agree with them."

Sharon said that her husband and her daughter are supportive of her decision.

Top 8 Mugshots of People With Neck Braces

2011-11-22T20:05:00.001+08:00

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's mugshots, despite reminders from PNP that they are not public property, have now become a hot topic and image to share on social media.

Critics of the former president seemed to be satisfied seeing the poor woman neck braced while taken mugshots, while sympathizers insist that the photos should be kept from public distribution.

Public or not, the images have already spread and while GMA's looked really bad in those mugshots, it' not something new to see people photographed with their neck braces on, at least for offenders.

Here, we've scoured the net for mugshots of people with their neck braces on.

PNP: Online Sharing of Gloria Mugshots Illegal?

2011-11-22T19:24:00.001+08:00

Sharing or posting Gloria Arroyo mugshots online, could send you to jail?

Reports today revealed opposing views surprisingly from the same party.

SPD Senior Police Superintendent James Bucayu (Southern Police District) told anchor Karen Davila that the mugshots published on Daily Inquirer are real, this during an interview on ANC.

However, in another report via ABS-CBNNews.com, PNP Director General Nicanor Bartolome implied that the photos were "photoshopped" or digitally manipulated.

"Former President Arroyo's mug shot taken from her hospital bed at the St. Luke's Hospital in Taguig which have been circulated in the Internet is different from what the PNP CIDG had taken," Bartolome said in a press release.

He further stressed that the mug shots are property of the Philippine National Police and are not public property.

Malacañang also stands firm, along with DILG, that the supposed mugshots spreading on the internet are fake.

Top 8 Mugshots of People With Their Neck Braces, Click Here

Social media users are now confused to the opposing statements from within PNP.

And many are asking if distributing GMA mugshots are illegal.

One commenter says:

"Inquirer, Sunstar and SPD's CIDG should be charge with "Defamation" since both of them are denying that they are the source of these mugshots. The defendant was not fairly treated"

"So masaya na ang karamihan seeing the mugshot?? So nagkaroon ba agad ng pagkain sa hapag kainian?.. Di eto tagumpay lalo maging masaya ang mga makaliwa miembro ni pnoy".

PNP Says GMA Mugshots Are Not Public Property

Manny Pacquiao Android App-Game To Launch?

2011-11-21T22:27:00.001+08:00

Apple iTunes App store recently announced the release of the new iPhone game called Pound for Pound.

The game specifically patterned after the Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.

Creators of the app, Abu Dhabi Karkadann Games said that this new game with be a sure hit among IOS device users.

Pound for Pound uses detailed 3d rendering, featuring Pacquiao fighting villains with a very unlikely skill aside from boxing, and that is martial arts.

The goal is find and rescue a friend named Maricel.

"As Manny's character ventures out to battle evil in the shape of a kingpin and his army of henchmen, players can execute his legendary punches using a combination of martial arts techniques," says game developers.,

His action moves have been given titles such as "the dragon uppercut", "the whirlwind kick" and "crushing skull". However, as a respect for the values of Pacquiao and for the children who could be playing the game, Pound for Pound does not include bloodshedding.

Rumors have it that game developers are also doing a version of it on Android phones.

7 New Facts About Twitter 2011

2011-11-19T00:31:00.001+08:00

Here is a new video infographic originally created at Lab42 based on a study-research on the users of Twitter.

Data were collected for the following topics or questions:

How often do you access Twitter?
How often do you tweet?
Why you decided to join Twitter?
How do you find new users to follow?
How many brands do you follow?
Why do you follow them?
Which of the celebrities do you follow?

Despite the increasing popularity of Twitter, there is still a significant number of people who don't or have not used the microblogging site.

In fact, 10% of people don't know what #hashtag is

7 New Facts About Twitter 2011

'Passwords' Now Have Own Social Networking Site

2011-11-18T14:27:00.001+08:00

New social networking site Personal.com is a personal data vault.

If you think Facebook is worst at handling privacy issues, wait til you find out about a new social networking site.

It's called Personal. It's a platform where you store all your private data like passwords, pin codes, ATM codes, bank accounts, and other sensitive data.

The idea is simple, it stores these data and pulls it off when you need them.

Data are grouped into Gems and you can share with your friends, as expected.

The practical use?

For instance, you wanted to invite a friend into a dinner but you don't know his food preference, so you pull off his "Food gem" where your friend puts all data about which food he's allergic at.

Sounds good. The bad side, well the company is yet to monetize it and of course all your precious confidential data are at risk.

Is Personal.com a good or bad site?

Religion Cures Mental Illness Says Survey

2011-11-18T07:00:00.000+08:00

A recent survey revealed that those who regularly attend religious services have higher chances of improving mental health or have more positive outlook in life.

Of course, this is subject to debate, but if God cannot help you with your depression I don't know who else can.

Even psychiatrists and their "evil" backers in the person of drug companies cannot even help.

View the full report here http://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/9795-surveys-suggest-religion-helps-mental-health

Mexico-Philippines Rivalry on Miss Earth 2011?

2011-11-17T19:06:00.001+08:00

Candidates to the Miss Earth 2011 pageant from different countries have arrived already, one of whom is Miss Earth Mexico.

Mexico is known for pageants having won several titles in prestigious competitions like Miss Universe and of course boxing.

Miss Mexico Casandra Becerra was asked about her view on the recent Pacquiao-Marquez bout.

"We all watched it and we were sad. Because Marquez lost but Pacquiao is Pacquiao".

"We know that Pacquiao is the best but this time Marquez won, and Pacquiao should fight again with Marquez," says Becerra.

Casandra is one of the 62 candidates who will vie the Miss Earth 2011 title. She is 24, 177 cm tall, and 86-60-90 on the measurements.

Miss Earth 2011 Mexico and Philippines Rivalry?

Asked if the recent boxing controversy between Pacman and Marquez affect the Miss Earth and if there is a tension between Mexico and the Philippines, Casandra said there is none.

Who is Casandra Becerra?

Pacquiao Confirms Running for 2022 Presidency?

2011-11-17T06:39:00.001+08:00

Manny Pacquiao received friendly advice recently from experts, sports analysts and even political friends not to pursue further political ambitions.

Sports Analyst Ronnie Nathanielz insisted that the champion should get rid of unnecessary commitments that only serve him distraction.

In a new interview, Nathanielz confirmed that Pacquiao indeed expressed his desire to further his political career as a President.

"On three occasions in a not so distant past, very clearly, sabi niya, my friend I am going to pray for you to live until I take my oath as president", says Nathanielz.

Do you think Manny Pacquiao should run for President by 2022?

Philippines No. 2 in Most Time Spent Online

2011-11-17T00:20:00.001+08:00

The Philippines is second to Singapore in a list of South East Asian countries and their time spent online.

The report released via Nielsen revealed the increase of internet usage even outnumbered those figures for radio and TV.

Users in the Philippines on average spend 22 hours per week online.

Singapore leads with 25 hours, Malaysia follows at number 3 with 20, Thailand is 4th with 17, Vietnam is 5th with 16 and Indonesia is 6th with 14.

Click here for the full report http://news.accuracast.com/internet-7471/internet-usage-in-south-east-asia-surges/

Nokia's Controversial Lumia Facebook Campaign

2011-11-17T00:10:00.001+08:00

The new Nokia Lumia unveiled a new ad campaign via Facebook.

In fact, it's a new feature added to the company's official page.

The project is called the Little Amazing Show. They described it as a "regular installment featured on the Nokia Facebook page posted every Monday".

It's basically a weekly showcase attempt by the phone company to create viral content in promoting the new Lumia model.

The video campaign below received controversy for its authenticity.

Commentors say the supposed video created out of scrolling images appeared fake. Of course, since it's only a video campaign.

What are your thoughts, comment below.

Nokia Lumia Controversial Facebook Campaign

What is Lumia?

Gelatissimo Cebu Celebrates 3 Years

2011-11-17T00:00:00.001+08:00

In celebration of its 3rd year here in Cebu, Gelatissimo is bringing all prices of cups and cones down to 50% less.

Get your favorite flavors now at Ayala Center Cebu or at the SM City and Northwing.

Founded in 2002, Gelatissimo's award winning gelato is made fresh daily in store to an authentic family recipe. Made to the highest standards using the finest natural ingredients and freshest produce, it is Australia's most popular gelato.

Gelatissimo’s new product lines (in addition to our famous gelato) include Italian coffee, nougat imported from Italy, traditional Italian biscotti and chocolates made in Australia with Italian heart. It is also known for its signature affogato (espresso with a scoop of vanilla gelato).

Visit http://gelatissimo.com.ph/

Anti-Facebook Site Co-Founder Dies

2011-11-15T09:48:00.001+08:00

Ilya Zhitomirskiy, co-founder of the website Diaspora (https://joindiaspora.com) died today at the age of 22.

Diaspora is a new social networking site developed to rival Facebook aimed at giving users a more transparent set of privacy features.

The cause of death is unknown but colleagues describe Zhitomirskiy as a great guy and a visionary.

Diaspora, which means “migration” posed itself as an Anti-Facebook site which caught CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s attention and even expressed support for the project.

"There's something deeper than making money off stuff," Zhitomirskiy said. "Being a part of creating stuff for the universe is awesome."

Zhitomirskiy followed the death of another important person in the IT and tech industry, Steve Jobs.

Learn more about Diaspora here https://joindiaspora.com

Diaspora Founder Describes Diaspora*
What Is Diaspora*?

Piolo Pascual Serenades SM Cebu

2011-11-10T18:32:00.001+08:00

Piolo in one of his concerts

Piolo Pascual is set to do a mini concert tour in Cebu City.

He will be promoting his new digital album titled Decades at the SM City Cebu on November 13, 2011 at 4pm.

MP3s of the songs can be purchased or downloaded directly at the official Star Records website.

Head to http://www.starrecords.ph/album_details.asp?id=291&referrerID=StarRecYt

Pacquiao Admits Marquez is Tough

2011-10-27T20:07:00.000+08:00

I Do Not Underestimate 'Marquez'

In a recent interview, Manny Pacquiao revealed that he does not underestimate his opponent Juan Manuel Marquez.

"I do not underestimate him, his tough boxer and tough opponent."

Meanwhile, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum re-confirmed that Manny Pacquiao will still be doing four more fights dispelling rumors that the boxer could be retiring after the November bout.

Pacquiao who is facing Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12, 2011 is hunted with speculations that Mayweather could be his next opponent.

"Wala sa isip ko yan, kung anumang ibigay ng promoter sa akin na laban, yung ang tatanggapin ko." (That is not priority, whatever fight the promoter gives me, I will receive it.) -- Manny Pacquiao answered as he was asked about his future fight plans.

Arum insists that Mayweather is not in the list of Pacman's upcoming opponents.

"And who knows it best, Mayweather, the one thing is that he knows boxing. He understands boxing, and Mayweather cannot compete with Manny", says Arum.

The promoter further said that Pacquiao doesn't need to face Mayweather to prove his excellence and achievement in boxing.

Pacquiao Reveals Details of Fight With Marquez

5 Weaknesses of Steve Jobs Revealed

2011-10-06T17:07:00.000+08:00

Despite the title of this article, this is not to demean the person or anyone who is touched by the life of Steve Jobs.

As everyone notices, the passing away of the co-founder of Apple shook not just the tech industry, but the entire world.

Steve, whose name is synonymous to Apple, was no doubt also the epitome of innovation, creativity, persistence, and leadership.

He inspired many, in fact, his famous keynote speech during a Stanford University graduation resonated with inspiring truths about life and facts about his story.

Click here for Steve Jobs’ famous speech in Stanford University graduation.

But to those who work closely and knew Steve personally, he also was dreaded. Like every human, he also had frailties.

Steve Was Tyrant - those who worked for and with Jobs described him as a tyrant, they feared meeting in an elevator. (click here)
Horrible and Inconsiderate Boss – Steve made his engineers work tirelessly which caused them their families and espouses. Some Apple workers even had to miss Christmas just to hit deadlines.
Irresponsible Father – Steve fathered a child and denied responsibility. He often times confessed before the court that he was infertile. "I've done a lot of things I'm not proud of, such as getting my girlfriend pregnant when I was 23 and the way I handled that," Jobs said in a statement in 2011.
Steve Was Harsh – to those who disclose secrets and leak sensitive information regarding any Apple products were reportedly threatened or punished.
Arrogance – like everyone else, when you are in a top position, there is no other way next but down. Apparently, success got into Steve’s head and perhaps this caused him his position at Apple in 1985 after he had a falling out with the board of directors.

These things may have been the worst about him, but we all know how Steve got up and out from those situations and turned things around.

This other side of Jobs gives a reflection of how success can take a toll. Being a horrible or tyrant boss is something not everyone wants, but because of his sheer dedication and utmost work ethics great products were achieved.

He may have denied his child but he learned humility and took responsibility.

He may have done unpopular things to those who don’t play under his rules, but it was his way of protecting the company.

Movie About Steve Jobs Like Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook?

Again, this is not to magnify these weaknesses, but this is a zoom-in on lessons that we can learn.

"All of us need to be on guard against arrogance, which knocks at the door when you're successful", says Steve when asked about his greatest weakness.

5 iPhone 5 Features to Expect

2011-10-04T22:16:00.000+08:00

Social media sites like Mashable, Engadget, and CNet to name a few are all eyeing on the Let’s Talk iPhone presentation about 2 am, October 5, 2011 here in our Time zone, .

Even the top analysts at Motley Fool are doing a blow by blow coverage on the event to see what iPHone 5’s presentation mean for investors.

There will also be a question and answer portion, so this press conference will drop lots of info.

While much of iPhone 5’s latest brags remain unknown, experts at CNet and Motley took some really educated and serious guesses as to what iPhone 5 would deliver.

Here are five things to expect on the new Apple phone.

Larger Screen – the screen on the iPhone 5 will push out to the edges, and will be 20% larger than the screen on the iPhone 4
iPhone Meets iPad – the iPhone 5 will use the same A5 dual core processor as its larger cousin.
More Social – Out of the box, the iPhone 5 will come configured to meet all your Twitter needs.
Improved Camera – aspiring photogs will be glad to hear that the new iPhone will sport a new whopping 8 megapixel camera.
New Enclosure – the guys at CNet gets a clue that it will have a more sleek and an aluminum enclosure that will give a more MacBook Air-ish look than a iPhone-4-ish.

Again, these are educated guesses on the gadget, but be posted on the developments of the Let’s Talk iPhone press con.

But you can catch Engadget’s live blog here http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/apples-lets-talk-iphone-keynote-liveblog/

Kris Aquino Cried Watching No Other Woman

2011-09-30T17:35:00.002+08:00

‘No Other Woman’ could be this year’s ultimate blockbuster. Already, the movie is hitting the box office and movie goers are going ga-ga over it, including Queen of All Media herself, Kris Aquino.

“Derek, Cristine, Anne, you were all so convincing. There was never a dull moment.”

“The script was exceptional.”

“Ruel Bayani, bow, nakapagaling ng direksyon (the direction was great).”

Kris further said that she felt the movie and cried thrice.

“Cinematography was beautiful. The story was so relatable. I cried three times, I laughed all throughout also.”

With Kris herself who had undergone controversial relationships too, she advises new dating couples to watch the movie.

“Doon sa papasok lamang sa bagong relationship, ito yung test. Yung ano, first date, second or third date n’yo dapat manood kayo. (For those who have entered into a new relationship, your first, second third date maybe should include watching this film.)”

No Other Woman is a co-production by Star Cinema and Viva Films and is showing nationwide.

Shamcey Supsup Helps Pedring Victims

2011-09-28T18:53:00.003+08:00

(Remate.ph) Shamcey Supsup Helps Distribute Relief Goods to Pedring Victims

Miss Universe 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup helped in distributing relief goods to victims of typhoon Pedring.

The beauty queen was seen along with Mayor Alfredo Lim giving out goods to evacuees in Baseco, Tondo.

The exiting typhoon claimed the lives of 23 people and damage to agriculture and infrastructures amounting to almost P1 billion.

Despite, President Noynoy Aquino's aim to have zero casualty during weather-caused calamities, officials and experts say it is impossible to achieve such since there are hard-headed citizens who do not listen to public storm warnings.

Several municipalities in Northern Luzon remain isolated due to flooding preventing rescue efforts to penetrate. In a report tonight, stranded victims in remote barangays are now resorting to eating frogs due to lack of food.

Nora Aunor's Controversial Magazine Cover

2011-09-26T20:04:00.000+08:00

Nora Aunor's Cigarette Yes Magazine Cover Gets Controversies

"Ang trabaho niyo is to inspire us, not to scandalize us". Your work is to inspire us, not to scandalize us.

This was the message of running priest Father Robert Reyes to superstar Nora Aunor, following the release of Yes! Magazine's latest issue with a cover featuring the veteran actress holding a cigarette.

Reyes and other members of the Philippine Medical Association, who are spearheading the Smoke Free Philippines campaign, find the magazine cover insensitive and scandalous.

"The Filipino reading public is not dumb...If you want to be popular again, be wholesome. Gusto niyo ba gayahin ka namin? Ang trabaho niyo is to inspire us, not to scandalize us," Reyes said.

"Nora, you are ill-advised. You think you are moving forward, it's a step backwards," he added (from ABS-CBN News).

Aunor's manager, German Moreno defended and said that there was no intention to scandalize.

Yes! Magazine's Editor-in-chief stood by the photo and said that it was a form of freedom of expression.

"This new openness is her (Nora Aunor's) chosen expression of who she is today, and that is the reason I chose that photograph. It captures her", says Joan Maglipon, Yes! Magazine.

Do you think the magazine cover should have been different or was it just bad timing?

Nora Aunor's New Mini Serye on TV 5 "Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-Ibig"

Pacquiao Versus Martinez in 2012

2011-09-20T10:49:00.000+08:00

Martinez (left) accepts Pacquiao's 150-lb challenge

Manny Pacquiao had earlier mentioned that he wants to fight an Argentinian boxer named Sergio Martinez but only at a certain condition.

This condition is that both of them will fight at a weight of 150 pounds which happens to be Pacman’s comfort zone. Martinez, on the other hand, gladly accepted the challenge with buts.

Sergio Martinez, who is set to fight Darren Barker on October 1st., says he is willing to face the Filipino boxer but it will be a fight unlike that of Margarito and Pacquiao in 2010.

“I am willing to go down to the 150 pounds to face Manny Pacquiao. It does not depend only on me. We will see what happens, if his team and Bob Arum accept. Because it is one thing to fight Antonio Margarito at 150 and another thing to face me at 150” says Martinez.

The 36-year old boxer further said that it would be a disadvantage to him since he is a large fighter. Going down at 150 pounds could be fatal to his health. He is a muscular guy and has little body fat. But he says it can be done and is willing to do it.

But a lot of boxing experts now say that this fight, should it pursue, will be unfair. But what do you think, is 2012 the year for Pacman vs Mayweather of Pacman vs Martinez?

Shamcey Supsup Joins Venus Raj On New Kapamilya Project

2011-09-16T19:45:00.000+08:00

Shamcey Supsup, Venus Raj on new ABS-CBN Project

Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner up Shamcey Supsup will receive a hero’s welcome as she arrives Saturday in Philippines.

Just today, Supsup was spotted in Los Angeles, where she meets Fil-Am fans.

In her hometown in Cainta, Rizal, she is expecting a warm welcome from the local government. In fact, she will receive an honorary award or “Natatanging Residente ng Cainta”.

Shamcey has won the hearts of her Kababayans in Cainta where even tricycle drivers adore her not only for her beauty and smartness, but also for her simplicity.

“Hindi katulad ng ibang babaeng pasahero na maarte, siya nagba-backride. Kahit umuulan, makasakay lang siya ”, says one tricycle driver.

There are many talks about Shamcey’s future projects when she arrives home. But ABS-CBN revealed today on TV Patrol that she will join 2010 Miss Universe 4th runner up Maria Venus Raj as host for the network Pre-Christmas Special.

Gerald Anderson’s Budoy Competes With My Binondo Girl?

2011-09-16T13:02:00.000+08:00

Gerald Anderson, Jesse Mendiola Stars of Budoy

Certainly, Gerald Anderson is not competing with Kim Chiu’s My Binondo Girl.

Fans of Gerald and even Kim Chiu are happy to know about the new teleserye, which is airing on September 26, 2011 on the Kapamilya Network.

Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil joins Anderson in this heart-warming family drama, where the former PBB Teen plays the role of mentally challenged man, and his struggles with relationships and social issues.

With Gerald playing such a pivotal and challenging role, televiewers cannot help but compare this to Kim Chiu’s unique character in My Binondo Girl, where she simultaneously plays the role of the male character Yuan.

Gerald and Kim were among the most sought after love teams on Philippines TV and cinema before their split.

The teleserye will replace Guns N Roses with Bea Alonzo, a move that will even strengthen the Primetime Bida block on ABS-CBN.

Budoy also stars Janice de Belen, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Barbara Perez, Gloria Sevilla, Christian Vasquez, and Mylene Dizon.

Lea Salonga’s Winning Question For Miss Angola

2011-09-13T11:48:00.001+08:00

Leila Lopes is hailed as the 2011 Miss Universe. The 24-year old Angolan native, interestingly, was questioned by Filipino Judge Lea Salonga.

The social media community is now going wild. They wanted Salonga be investigated before the Senate.

But hush! Lea Salonga was only commissioned at the Miss Universe pageant as a judge and not as a winner picker.

Lea Salonga asked Leila Lopes, what part of her body she wanted to change.

The contestant replied by saying that there is nothing about her that is not perfect.

"Thank God that there is nothing in my body that I would like to change".

Who Is Leila Lopes? Click Here For More Photos of Leila

Shamcey Supsup’s however was questioned by Vivica Fox.

Fox: Would you change your religious beliefs to marry the person that you love why or why not?

Supsup: If I had to change my religious beliefs I will not marry the person that I love because the first person that I love is God who created me, and I have my faith, my principles, and this is what makes me who I am, and that person that loves me, should love my God too.

It’s Your Turn

What do you think about Shamcey’s answer and Leah Salonga’s winning question?Miss Universe 2011

Shamcey's Q&A, Watch Video, Click Here

Top 6 Purchases on Daily Deals Sites

2011-09-12T20:45:00.001+08:00

Daily Deals and group buying sites have already penetrated the country. But there is still more to be done, considering that a significant number of people here still don’t know anything about it.

Abroad, daily deals are hot capturing large segments of the market. Groupon tops the list with 115 million subscribers. 64% of group buying users, says one survey, are using it.

Groupon’s runner up LivingSocial has reported increase in traffic this year.

Group buying or daily deals are a new trend in e-commerce where every day discounts, coupons, or vouchers are offered. You can either use to avail of a service or purchase a product at a lesser price or sell it.

Aside from Groupon and LivingSocial, there are also sites like EverSave, SocialBuy, BuyWithMe, CityPockets , LifeSta.com, DealsGoRound, and CoupRecoup.

The 6 most purchased deals on such sites are:

Restaurant 57%
Spa 29%
Sport Outdoor 29%
Hotel 29%
Arts and Crafts 29%
Fitness 27%

Have you ever purchased on Daily Deals? Watch video below

Top 10 Weird #ThingsThatShouldBeBanned

2011-09-11T17:22:00.000+08:00

Things That Should Be Banned is among the top trending topic now on Twitter. And while the topic is not that strange, it is so interesting to see what Tweeters are posting onto their profiles.

The topic is in fact at the very top of the list, if you try to look at the right side of the Twitter dashboard.

The hash tag #ThingsThatShouldBeBanned includes such entries like 9/11 jokes, lame TV shows, cheaters, and posers!

Here are the Top 10 crazy but yeah-why-not things that should get banned.

Homophobics
One word texting
Pandora Commercials
Flip Phones
Justin Bieber
Monthly period
Homework, tests & quizzes (some schools though don’t have any)
Selena Gomez
Stupidty
16 & Pregnant TV Show

Also stuffs we find interesting that should be banned are wifi passwords, teens having kids, racism, walking in class late, men wearing tight jeans, YouTube ads, Twilight, Crocs, and fake Facebook pages.

While this is not really a “scientific” countdown, we have based the list on frequency of mentions.

8 Ways to Prevent Visitors from Leaving Your Site

2011-09-10T08:00:00.000+08:00

The present day of the internet, it’s hard to capture visitors, but it is even harder to keep them.

If you have seen your Analytics and noticed that your bounce rates are high, the truth is something is wrong with your site.

There plenty of reasons why visitors don’t stay long in your website. But there are also ways to keep them, here are 8 of them.

Use logical, intuitive and easy to understand navigation. Nothing frustrates a visitor than a website that is hard to navigate.
Strip off excessive ads. As a general rule, ads should not be the first thing that your visitor sees.
Use good content structure. Do not complicate things by distributing your content across multiple pages that could easily be communicated on one page.
Do not autoload videos or audio. Avoid using videos that automatically stream and intrude on the visitors browsing experience. Also, avoid loud or obnoxious music that plays in the background.
Lessen if not avoid obtrusive registration. Avoid excessive use of pop ups that require visitors to register before they can see content.
Be minimalistic but be creative. Do not intentionally make your website as bland and useless as possible.
Use legible and eye appealing typography and colors. Do not use typefaces that are unnecessarily elaborate, pixilated or have poor contrast.
Update content regularly. Do not forget to update content frequently and avoid using under construction clichés. They will definitely turn off your visitors.

While these rules are helpful and generic, there are some exceptions. The bottom line is, it is all about user experience.

Why Manny Pacquiao Bought 1 Million Peso Watch

2011-09-09T14:13:00.000+08:00

Pacman was recently eyed in New York City making a last minute shopping. He was reported to buy a $3,000 or P126,000 sunglasses and a P 1 Million watch.

The boxing champion came into the Big Apple Thursday to promote his upcoming fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.

A few of his activities during his stay there was a brief jog in the Central Park, a diner at an expensive restaurant, and a visit to the Apple Store.

“Tingin-tingin lang,” Pacquiao uttered after being asked if he had bought something from the gadget store.

His next stop was the Louis Vuitton Store where he bought a gold-plated Dickies pair of sunglasses priced at $3,000.

Then he could not get his eye of a beautiful Louis Vuitton Tambour diver watch that costs $27,000 or P1.1 Million to be exact.

The team Pacquiao revealed that the boxer wanted to look good during the press tour. Aside from the watch and sunglasses, Pacman also bought a pair of shoes, carry on luggage, belts, dress shirts and a pair of dark jeans.

After everything that the boxer has achieved, he indeed deserves all the best in life. What do you think of Manny buying a Php 1 Million peso watch?

An LV Tambour Watch

Top 11 App Categories for Businesses

2011-09-09T08:00:00.000+08:00

Apps these days are no longer a vanity; it’s a must for people, especially for business men. Gaming apps remain to be most downloaded and used application on smart phones and tablets, but productivity tools on the go are surely rising.

It is believed that in the year 2014, there will be 76.9 billion apps downloaded. Last year, there were only 10.9 billion.

iPhone apps remain to be the top contender, followed by Google’s Android, Rim’s BlackBerry and the Windows 7.

If you think mobile applications are for the big guys, think again. 72% of small businesses now use it for their day to day operations.

And they have returns of investment. Users report that they have saved 5.6 hours per week using apps. Small companies are reported to be saving $14,317 a year. That’s a lot of savings.

But what are the most important apps that small business owners use; here are the Top 11 Categories.

GPS Navigation and Mapping 68%
Contact Management 46%
Remote Document Access 41%
Travel Planning 32%
Banking and Finance Management 30%
Social Media Marketing 27%
Location based Services 23%
Invoicing and Time Tracking 22%
Delivery and Shipment Management 18%
Expense Tracking 17%
Credit Card Payment Processing 13%

Top 3 Countries With Most 3D Cinemas

2011-09-08T08:00:00.000+08:00

3D movies they are everywhere and it’s a trend that producers have no plans of stopping. This year alone we’ve a list of movies that raked in billions cashing on the 3D craze.

Among these movies are Transformers: Dark of the moon, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Top 3 Countries or Regions with the most number of 3D Screens are:

India
Latin America
Japan

India is aid to 1,050 screens and 33% of them are 3D. The Latin Americas, despite having only 7% of cinemas that are 3D, half of its total box office revenues came actually from 3D sales.

Meanwhile in Japan, the top grossing international movies are Avatar, Alice IN Wonderland, Toy Story 3, and UP.