Dingdong Dantes set for a busy 2014

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Dingdong Dantes set for a busy 2014

Dingdong Dantes (MNS Photo) DINGDONG Dantes is gearing up for a busy year ahead as he will banner upcoming primetime series “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” and two possible big screen projects. The Kapuso Primetime King said he is looking forward to the new series for it would be his first time to work opposite Diamond Star Maricel Soriano. He added that when the network presented him the story late last year, before “Genesis” ended, he immediately said yes to the offer. Dingdong said he likes the series’ modern love story as it’s very different from what he’s done before. “First time kong maging interesado and ma-excite ng ganitong magnitude sa concept ng isang proyekto. It will capture a different demographic. Although napakilala kami (Soriano) dati, na-starstruck parin ako sa kanya,” the actor said. Directed by Andoy Ranay and with the inclusion of Lovi Poe in the cast, “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” is slated to be released in1 May. Aside from the drama series, Dingdong disclosed that there is also an offer for him to do another Star Cinema movie. Rumor has it that he will be paired with “It’s Showtime” host Anne Curtis. Dingdong added that he is also open in doing the second installment of “Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles.” In the sideline, the actor will still be active in the campaigns and activities of his Yes Pinoy Foundation. Over the weekend, the actor distributed educational material to school children in Baguio. The Kapuso Primetime King was accompanied by real Read More …

Audi looks to play it safe with new TT

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Audi looks to play it safe with new TT

The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS CoupéThe lines are sharper but the car is actually smaller than the second-generation model.©Audi (Relaxnews) – Officially unveiled at Geneva on Tuesday morning, the third generation coupé is, visually at least, a gentle evolution of the outgoing model; however, there are huge changes under the skin. That’s not to say the new car looks identical; it’s more angular and masculine especially at the front where the grille is very similar in design to the one found on the range-topping R8 supercar. Yet it’s still unmistakably a TT. The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS CoupéThe new car gets a new, more masculine grille.©Audi Perhaps the cleverest trick is that Audi has managed to increase the car’s wheelbase — so that there’s more interior space, yet has somehow managed to make the car itself smaller — it’s 20mm shorter and 8mm slimmer. And, thanks to an aluminum chassis, it’s 50kg lighter too. As well as more interior space, the new car comes with more power — thanks to an improved range of three four-cylinder engines offering outputs of up to 310PS, a 2-liter turbodiesel unit and for the range-topping TTS model, permanent Quattro all-wheel-drive. The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS Coupé – interiorThe TT is the first production Audi to feature a virtual cockpit.©Audi Inside, the TT is the first Audi car to get the company’s much-hyped virtual cockpit, whereby all main control switches and multimedia functions are combined in a single digital Read More …

ConGen De La Vega graces Leelin Bakery & Cafe in Eagle Rock opening

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
ConGen De La Vega graces Leelin Bakery & Cafe in Eagle Rock opening

Photo above shows (L-R) ) Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega with Teresa Leelin cutting the ceremonial ribbon officially opening theLeelin Bakery & Café . Los Angeles  – Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega attended the official Opening ceremony of Leelin Bakery & Café branch at Eagle Rock, CA on 25 February 2014. The Leelin Bakery & Café was founded by Manuel and Teresa Leelin of Goldilocks and Eagle Rock branch is the 6th Branch in Southern California.  The Leelin family has been in the food business for 37 years specializing in Filipino Cuisine and currently employs over 300 employees. In Consul General De La Vega’s address she noted that the opening of Leelin’s 6th Branch in Eagle Rock coincides with the celebration of the 25th EDSA People Power Revolution and that the Leelin family shares the same vision as EDSA.  She also urged the guests to patronize the products of Leelin Bakery because by doing so, they help the farmers in the Philippines.  Leelin sources its ingredients from the farmers and fisher folks in the Philippines.

The rape of Pepsi Paloma

 News
Mar 052014
 
The rape of Pepsi Paloma

We were eating lunch at a Daly City home and watching “Eat Bulaga!”, the popular noontime variety show on GMA TV, when someone commented that he read on Facebook that two of the show’s hosts, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, were involved in the gang rape of a young Filipino American actress named Pepsi Paloma in 1982. The Eraserheads PHOTO/PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER Three young Filipino kids, all recent immigrants, joined in the conversation and said that they also heard of the Pepsi Paloma rape case. I expressed surprise because it occurred long before any of them were born. They explained that they learned of the rape from the song “Spolarium” composed and performed by the Eraserheads, their favorite Filipino rock band. When I Googled the lyrics of “Spolarium” by the Eraserheads, I found these words: at ngayon di pa rin alam kung ba’t tayo nandito pwede bang itigil muna ang pagikot ng mundo   umiyak ang umaga anong sinulat ni enteng at joey dyan sa gintong salamin di ko na mabasa pagkat merong nagbura ahhh… (And we still don’t know why we’re here, please stop the turning of the world, the morning cried, what did enteng and joey write in the golden mirror I couldn’t read because someone erased it). Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III. INQUIRER file photo According to these diehard fans of the Eraserheads, “enteng” is  Vic Sotto and “joey” is Joey de Leon and the something that was erased was their criminal record. The meaning Read More …

The new car experience

 General
Mar 042014
 
The new car experience

Two Fridays ago, I picked up the first brand new car that I have ever personally bought in 18 years. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, but it is no weirder than a pilot saying that it’s the first time he has ever bought an airline ticket. In our line of work, there’s just no need to. And that’s both a good and a bad thing. To be honest, I was worried that after so many years having all these incredible test drives delivered to my house, I have become desensitized. But when the moment arrived, nothing could have been further from the truth. Like a love-sick teenager, I even stayed up that night staring at my new ride through the dining room window and wrote a mushy blog about the whole experience. Seriously. Like I don’t have enough deadlines already. If you want to hear what the 9-year old version of me sounds like in 600 words, just go to my website. Quick, before I gather my composure and pull it down. In a perfect world, everyone would experience the joy of owning a brand new car at least once in their life. But no world is perfect––we live in the perfect example of that. But while not everyone may get to experience the joy of driving out of a dealership with the plastic still on the seats and visors, wondering what is a reasonable time frame to leave them on, I just recently stumbled across the next best Read More …

Gerald no qualms about love scenes with Angelica

 Entertainment
Mar 042014
 
Gerald no qualms about love scenes with Angelica

Gerald Anderson (MNS photo) Gerald Anderson said he is not worried about doing intimate scenes with Angelica Panganiban in a still untitled project under ABS-CBN’s film production outfit. In an interview, Anderson believes his love scenes with Panganiban will not be an issue for his girlfriend, actress Maja Salvador. “Ako before nung nagkaroon ako ng relationship I was an actor, so I’m just doing my job. Kumbaga kinuha ako ng Star Cinema to do this role. I also have the convenience that the person that I’m in a relationship with is an actress kaya nagkakaintindihan kami,” he said. Instead, Anderson said he is happy to have the chance to work with Panganiban, who is among the prized talents of ABS-CBN of this generation. “I’m just very blessed na pinili ako [ng Star Cinema]. I have a director that I’m very comfortable with, and may new leading lady,” he said. While they have no qualms about being intimate on screen, both Anderson and Panganiban admitted being only acquainted through their respective real-life partners, who were previously film co-stars. Anderson said he is looking forward to learning from the 27-year-old Panganiban, whose career as an actress spans over two decades. “First time ko rin makakasama si Angelica, at tama si Direk (Ruel Bayani), si Angelica, wala siyang hindi kayang gawin. I would love to learn from her,” he added. (MNS)

Malacañang congratulates Fil-Am composer for ‘Best Song’ win in 86th Academy Awards

 Entertainment
Mar 042014
 
Malacañang congratulates Fil-Am composer for ‘Best Song’ win in 86th Academy Awards

Confetti and flower drop during the re-enactment of the “Salubungan” rites of the military, people power volunteers, religious sector and youth for the commemorative activities of the 28th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the Cebu Provincial Capitol in Cebu City on Tuesday (February 25). (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – Malacañang congratulated Filipino-American composer Robert Lopez and wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez for winning at the 86th Academy Awards held Sunday (Monday, Manila time) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Lopez and his wife won the Best Original Song award for “Let It Go” which was used also in the Academy Awards winning best animated feature film, Disney Animation’s “Frozen.” It beat song nominations “The Moon Song” from Her by Karen Orzolek and Spike Jonze, “Happy” from Despicable Me 2 by Pharrell Williams, and “Ordinary Love” from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom by U2. “We’re very, very happy that Robert Lopez, a Fil-Am, won the Oscar award,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a Palace press briefing. “We certainly congratulate Robert Lopez and his wife for their collaboration in coming up with the song Let It Go,” he added. Lopez had previously won the Tony Award for co-writing musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon. Before winning an Academy award for “Let It Go,” the same song had also received numerous awards and nominations. He is also the only Filipino-American to win an Academy award and the youngest one to be an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) awards winner Read More …

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