Zion Gutierrez has just received his very first award as the Trendsetter of the Year.
Dec 242014
Dec 242014
On the eleventh day of Christmas, James Reid and Nadine Lustre reveal their charity works.
Dec 242014
Their best Christmas? Kristine Hermosa, Roxanne Guinoo, Katrina Halili, and Karen Davila all answered “with family.”
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Gabby Eigenmann’s Christmas wish: “…maging mas strong yung family namin.”
Dec 232014
Oman Air is happy to have made Manila its 44th destination.
Dec 232014
FANS lined up the streets on Tuesday to see their favorite celebrities who are part of the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Actor Robin Padilla and Vic Sotto led this year’s roster of celebrities who rode their movies’ respective floats for the much-anticipated Parade of Stars that kicked off the festival. Padilla was joined by “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo” co-stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Rommel and Daniel Padilla and leading lady Vina Morales. Sotto, an MMFF regular, appeared with “My Big Bossing” co-actors Ruby Rodriguez, Pauleen Luna, Niño Muhlach with son Alonzo and child star Ryzza Mae Dizon. “Shake, Rattle and Roll XV” featured “Pinoy Big Brother: All In” winner Daniel Matsunaga, model John Spainhour and Cebuano actor Matteo Guidicelli. Queen of All Media Kris Aquino failed to make it at the start of the parade but joined the rest of the cast of the sequel of horror movie “Feng Shui” at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. She was with leading man Coco Martin and director Chito Rono. Comedian Vice Ganda also did not catch the start of the parade but made sure to join co-stars Tom Rodriguez, Alex Gonzaga, Richard Yap and director Wenn Deramas in promoting “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” in Quirino Grandstand. A report said Vice Ganda interviewed President Benigno Aquino III earlier in the day in Malacañang for an episode of the comedian’s late-night talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice.” Ex-Laguna Governor ER Ejercito led the “Muslim Magnum .357” float with leading lady Sam Pinto while romantic comedy Read More …
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On the tenth day of Christmas, Martin Nievera recalls his most memorable celebration with sons.
Dec 222014
Comedy is first Asian American TV show in 20 years By Hannah De Castro-Abinuman “When they first told me about the idea of making an all-Asian TV show on network TV, I thought, Good luck. I didn’t think it was going to be picked up. So now that it’s finally happening, we are very excited and hopeful that the viewers will be able identify with the characters.” – Film and TV actor, Randall Park, who plays Louis Huang in the show (also known for The Interview, Neighbors & Larry Crowne). On this year’s Conference for Creative Content (C3), Visual Communications presented ABC’s newest comedy TV show – “Fresh Off The Boat.” A special screening of the pilot episode was held last December 6 at the David Henry Hwang Theatre in Los Angeles for students, creatives, media executives and community organizations of the entertainment media. The screening was then followed by a panel discussion, moderated by actor and Asian American community leader, Amy Hill. During the panel discussion, attendees of the event were able to learn more about how the show came about and the challenges faced by the producers and media executives in creating and presenting an Asian-centered show in today’s TV industry in the United States. Members of the panel include actor and producer, Randall Park (who plays Louis Huang in the show), the show’s creator for television and executive producer, Nahnatchka Kahn, Executive Producer Melvin Mar and ABC’s Executive Vice President for Comedy Development, Samie Kim Falvey. “Fresh Read More …
Dec 222014
Senator Vicente C. Sotto III (photo courtesy of www.senate.gov.ph) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto said he would withdraw his proposal to revive the death penalty in the country if majority of Filipinos would say that they are against it. Aside from his bill pending in the Senate seeking the reimposition of the death penalty for heinous crimes, Sotto said he would file in January next year another measure seeking capital punishment for high-profile drug traffickers. The senator said he was confident that his proposals would pass the Senate. Told that various sectors were strongly opposing his proposal, Sotto said: “Ah hindi, mas maraming in favor. I challenge them to conduct a survey. Let the people decide.” (Oh, no. More people are in favor.) He added that he was confident that his bills would be approved despite him being in the opposition. “Kasi mararamdan nila ito ang gusto ng taumbayan,” Sotto explained. (They [other senators] feel that this is what the people want.) But he added that should a survey be done and majority of Filipinos oppose the death penalty, he would withdraw his proposals. “Kung majority sasabihing ‘Huwag,’ I’ll withdraw,” the lawmaker said. (If majority would say ‘No,’ I’ll withdraw.) “Tandaan nila vox populi, vox dei.” (They [opposition] should remember that the voice of the people is the voice of God.) The senator said he was ready to present his arguments on why there was a need to reimpose capital punishment in the country. Responding to claims that Read More …
Dec 222014
President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the ceremonial laying of the San Gabriel Power Plant Project time capsule in Brgy. Sta Rita, Batangas City January 14 that include Batangas Governor-turned actress Vilma Santos, among the many manifestations of continued economic growth in the Philippines. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to refund its customers the P5 billion the power utility would be getting from the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp (PSALM) and the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) in overpayments as a result of double-billing transmission line charges from 2006 to 2012. The Court of Appeals Special Second Division, in a 20-page ruling, upheld the orders of the Energy Regulatory Commission on March 4 and July 1, 2013 that directed the Meralco to refund its 5.4 million customers. The ERC ordered Meralco to refund its customers by way of automatic deductions to the computed monthly “Generation Rate” that the power utility will recover from PSALM and NAPOCOR. Ruling on the case, the appellate court said it cannot grant PSALM’s request to stop the ERC from ordering the P5-billion refund. “The court notes that the undisputed transmission charges are mere Meralco’s pass-through charges, In truth, it is the public that has been doubly charged,” said the CA. Sought for comment, Meralco head legal William Pamintuan said the firm would follow the appelate court’s ruling. “Meralco shall abide and comply with any executable order from the court or the ERC in this regard,” Pamintuan said. Read More …