Sheryn Regis excited to spend Christmas in her new house
Christmas for singer Sheryn Regis will be grander this year.
“I’m gonna spend my Christmas with my family and I’m glad na mag-spend ako ng Christmas sa bagong ‘pinatayo kong maliit lang na bahay,” Sheryn happily announced to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last December 5 during the 1st OPM Song Hits Awards held at the Cinema 5 of Robinsons Galleria.
For Sheryn and her family, this is the first time they’ll celebrate the Yuletide here in Manila in a real house, not anymore in a high-rise loft. The petite singer’s own house, located somewhere in Quezon City, recently had its blessing last December 18.
Sheryn had been spending Christmas here in Manila for the past three years now, though her hometown is Cebu.
Gab Valenciano shares his family’s wild Christmas traditions
I think that the bond Gary V had created in his household is pretty neat. Imagine Gary V in spandex?!! But this is what makes a family. Traditions are what makes a family.
- Chuva Chienes
Gab Valenciano was a bit apologetic for spilling some secrets about his family Christmas traditions to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). He narrated that they have this weird tradition of dressing up in their household when the Christmas season begins.
“Christmas is a wild thing also, especially when we put up the tree. If you were there, you’d probably see Gary V in a way you’ve never seen him and you won’t respect him ever again. Let me just give you an example. I came out in a cow suit. My brother [Paolo] came out in a Sumo suit. And my dad came out with long curly hair and spandex…,” he narrated, laughing.
“It’s just a Valenciano tradition. It’s a tradition which I will have with my kids when I get older. It’s a time for stupidity. That’s how we celebrate our Christmas. And you know, it’s fun. Then, that’s how the real colors come in our family,” he said.
Gab also recalled that the Pangilinan side also has a wild New Year celebration.
It’s Yilmaz-less Christmas for Ruffa Gutierrez
Four years is a long time most specially if you have children together. Christmas is a big celebration for Filipinos and I could understand how one can feel lonely during the holidays. I feel lonely too because of the break up with my boyfriend of four years. So Ruffa, you and I are on the same boat. Just enjoy your family.
- Chuva Chienes
“Actually sanay na ako, e,” answered Ruffa Gutierrez when asked about spending Christmas without husband Yilmaz Bektas. The Turkish tycoon is a Muslim, so they don’t celebrate the birth of Jesus.
She added, “Actually hindi ko siya ine-expect dumating. I don’t expect anything anymore. Pero I don’t wanna be disappointed. With regard to that, I’ll just take things as they come. Hintayin na lang natin.”
They were together for four years, isn’t she feeling any void in her life?
Ruffa said, “Alam mo hindi ko naiisip kahit wala siya kasi yung love sa puso ko nafi-fill na nila Lorin at Venice. As long as nakikita ko ang smile nila sa mukha nila, para sa akin kuntento na ako.”
The Desperadas actress said she and her kids, Lorin and Venice, will be spending Christmas with the Gutierrez family.
Aga Muhlach celebrates Christmas without his mom
Aga, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know how terrible it is to lose a loved one most especially during the holidays. You’re right however, she is better where she is now. We have to move on and let them go. Merry Christmas Aga~!!
- Chuva Chienes
This is going to be the first Christmas for Aga Muhlach and his siblings without their mom, Anita Aquino.
During the press conference of “Ma-Aga ang Pasko ,” the award-winning actor was sad as he narrated how their family is coping with the death of their Mommy Anita .
He said, “It’s the first death in our family. Of course, we really miss our mom, that’s for sure. So this is gonna be the first Christmas that we’re not gonna be with her. We’ll just take it as it comes, we don’t know.”
It might have affected the actor so much that it took a while before he went out in public. However, Aga told the press that their family is moving on slowly with their lives.
“Everything’s okay naman. Everything will be okay. More than anything, masaya siya sigurado sa kinaroroonan niya ngayon. Tayo, nandito pa rin tayo sa mundong ito na may nanggugulo pa rin,” said Aga.
With what happened, Aga is certain that this year’s Christmas will be different. But their family does not want to dwell on the sadness that was brought by the situation. In fact, the actor sees the death of his mom in a different way.
“I think my mom’s mission is tapos na. Kumbaga nakita na niya ang mga anak niya may kanya-kanyang pamilya na, may mga anak na, so pwede na siyang mamahinga,” reiterated Aga. Read more
A Wonderful and Glorious Year – - 2007
With all the things that happened to me this year, the UPS and the DOWNS – I can still say that I must celebrate because God’s Blessings have been abundant. Not only financially but personally as well.
One of the greatest things that happened was my re-introduction to blogging. I didn’t know it could be this much fun. When I opened my blog last year, I didn’t know where to go or to begin getting the traffic to my blog until I was featured by none other than Reyna Elena. It was my online store that he blogged about but it had introduced me to people I wouldn’t have met if I didn’t visit his site. From little comments here and there, we all discovered the opportunities available in blogging. Being an entrepreneur myself, Reyna and I share the same passion. The passion to leave the rat race and be financially free. Now I believe that we can make that happen.
To all the people that I met through blogging, I love you all and this entry is to wish all of you a Wonderful and Glorious Christmas and more Pay Per Post Opportunities for 2008!! Hahaha!!
I may be off blogging for a while as I spend Christmas with my families in Maryland and friends in Chicago. I wish all of my readers the best as well and may your blessings abound and may you be safe always. Here’s a video from Starmometer.com (a good friend too) that I will part with you as I go on holiday. Led by Nick Lachey, it won the Clash of The Choirs competition on NBC – - TEAM LACHEY!
Team Lachey – Unwritten
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“Unwritten”
I am unwritten, can’t read my mind, I’m undefined
I’m just beginning, the pen’s in my hand, ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, oh, oh
I break tradition, sometimes my tries, are outside the lines
We’ve been conditioned to not make mistakes, but I can’t live that way
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, yeah, yeah
Jolina Magdangal enjoys “Working Hour” with the President
Last Wednesday, December 19, ay dumating si Jolina Magdangal sa Christmas lunch ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) na ginanap sa World Music Room sa Promenade, Greenhills.
Si Jolens, ang palayaw ng actress-singer-host, ay isa sa mga PEP bloggers. Sa kabila ng kanyang hectic schedule ay nakadaan siya sa party at naka-bonding ang ilan sa mga PEPsters.
“Galing ako sa Malacañang para doon sa show ng Presidente, yung Working Hour with the President. Ginagawa yun every week, weekly ‘yon eh, na umabot na ngayon ng limang taon,” ang sabi ni Jolina na isa sa mga regular hosts din ng Unang Hirit.
Nagsimula siya sa nasabing programa noong 24 years old pa lang siya at ngayong 2007, bale limang taon na siyang nagtatrabaho bilang host ng naturang TV show with the President.
“Hindi ko pala namalayan…ang babait ng mga tao doon. Ang kumuha talaga sa akin doon ay ang RTVM o Radio TV Malacañang,” ang masaya pa niyang kuwento.
Inusisa namin siya tungkol sa kanyang pay at naging open naman sa pagsagot si Jolina.
Lolit Solis offers to do PR work for Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby
“Willing akong magtrabaho sa kanila nang libre. Hanggang nasa showbiz ako, ako ang magpi-PR sa kanila. Totoo ‘yan sa loob ko,” pahayag ng talent manager na si Lolit Solis, kapalit ng pagpapatawad na maibibigay nina Piolo Pascual at Sam Milby.
Noong Huwebes, December 20, nagfile si Lolit ng kanyang counter-affidavit sa kasong libelo na isinampa laban sa kanya nina Piolo at Sam. Ang kaso ay kaugnay ng column ni Lolit na nailathala noong October 15 tungkol sa diumano’y nakita niyang magkasama ang dalawang aktor sa Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
Ayon kay Lolit, isang fair report ang kanyang ginawa. “Hindi ko naman sila kilala kaya wala akong bigat ng loob sa kanila, walang galit, walang malisya or anything. Kaya nga di ba biniro ko si Atty. Joji [Alonzo], sabi ko, ‘Ikaw lang ata ang galit sa akin, hindi naman si Piolo’t si Sam, e. Ikaw lang ang may gustong matuloy ito.’”
ABS-CBN: “GMA-7 cannot file a case against us.”
Showbiz for the past months has been riddled with controversies, but the most serious of them all has to be the revelation an “informant” shared with ABS-CBN about the alleged cheating on AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines’ ratings.It can be recalled that an informant from Bacolod City had approached ABS-CBN with a claim that he was formerly part of a scam to bribe Bacolod households to switch to channels, except for ABS-CBN. He related that a “network” commissioned him and other people in Bacolod to follow AGB Nielsen’s staff vehicles to homes where AGB would set up their channel-tracking apparatus. The informant claimed that they would wait for the AGB crew to finish up and leave so they could approach the home owners, offering cash and groceries in exchange for switching channels.
ABS-CBN has since filed a civil case against AGB Nielsen for damages and injunction. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) filed by ABS-CBN has left AGB Nielsen with absolutely nothing to put out until they resolve the “anomaly” revealed by the informant.
Many have speculated about what channel the informant was talking about when he revealed the alleged cheating. Some also have begun to doubt the credibility of the ratings. A small number have questioned the informant’s exact timing in coming out and his vague finger pointing at who’s to blame.
Captain Barbell will fly again with Darna come 2008
Gumawa ng movie ad trailer ang GMA-7 para sa mga bagong primetime shows nito for 2008. Ipapalabas ang nasabing trailer sa lahat ng sinehan starting this Christmas, sa pagbubukas ng Metro Manila Film Festival 2007. Hindi pa man nagsisimula ang MMFF, ipinakita na ito sa premiere night ng Resiklo noong Sabado sa SM Mega Mall. Sandwiched ang apat na shows sa pinaka-teaser ng Valentine movie ng GMA Films at Regal Films na A Very Special Love, ngunit si Richard Gutierrez lang ang ipinakita, with a blurb that says, “she is definitely coming this Valentine.”
Ang unang ipinakita ay ang Joaquin Bordado nina Robin Padilla at Iza Calzado. Heavy ang special effects ng trailer dahil nabubuhay ang mga tattoo sa katawan ni Robin as Joaquin Bordado na parang nag-a-apoy.
From the direction of Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, Joaquin Bordado also stars Mark Herras, Iwa Motto, and Cristine Reyes, although may usap-usapan na planong lumipat ng bakuran ang nakababatang kapatid ni Ara Mina.
Why AGB Nielsen released ratings bulletin despite TRO
Palaisipan pa rin hanggang ngayon kung bakit “nilabag” ng AGB Nielsen Media Research ang Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Quezon City court noong December 19. Ang inaasahan ng karamihan ay hindi magkakaroon ng ratings bulletin in the next 20 days, subalit naglabas pa rin ang nasabing firm noong December 19 at 20.
Noong December 21 nga ay nag-release ang ABS-CBN Corporate Communication office ng maikling statement: “With the decision of AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines to disobey the clear terms of the temporary restraining order, it made a narrow and self-serving interpretation of the TRO. As a result of this, we will hold them liable for contempt of court.”
Nakausap namin ang isang source tungkol dito at ang explanation niya, baka ang pagkaka-intindi ng AGB Nielsen ay sa affected district lang enforced ang nasabing TRO.
Ayon sa order handed out by Judge Charito Gonzales, “Wherefore, as prayed for, the dependant [AGB Nielsen], its employees, agents or representatives and those acting for and in behalf are hereby ordered to cease and desist for pursuing its nationwide TAM [television audience measurement] data gathering activities from corrupted home panels and delivering, releasing or making known the resulting TAM data to its clients or the general public within twenty (20) days from the issuance of this order.”
Michelle Madrigal on Yasmien-JC loveteam: “Bagay na bagay sila.”
Oh wow! She is such a pretty lass! Your future is so broad that you can do whatever you want at this point. My only advise is to keep your feet on the ground and don’t let it falter. Success comes to those who seek it. Continue with your search.. you’ll find it.
- Chuva Chienes
Sa isang artikulo na lumabas dito sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) noong ika-29 ng Nobyembre, binanggit na magiging visible na sa GMA-7 ang Star Circle Quest alumna na si Michelle Madrigal. Kaya naman, noong nakita namin siya sa premiere night ng Resiklo sa SM Megamall, agad siyang tinanong kung isang certified Kapuso na nga ba siya?
Ipinamamalita na kasi ng kanyang ex-boyfriend na si JC de Vera na papasok na siya sa GMA-7 ngayong nasa ilalim na siya ng management ni Ms. Annabelle Rama.
“Abangan n’yo na lang siguro ako,” ang nakangiting sabi ni Michelle. “Ayoko munang mag-divulge ng anumang information kasi may mga pag-uusap pang nangyayari. But definitely, mapapanood na nila ako ulit.”
Balita ngang papasok daw si Michelle sa TV series na Kamandag ni Richard Gutierrez. Ibig sabihin nito, magkakaroon ng pagkakataon na magkasama si Michelle at ang nakakatanda niyang kapatid na si Ehra Madrigal.
“May ganyan na bang balita?” sabay-tawa ni Michelle. “Ayokong manggaling sa akin ‘yan. Basta abangan na lang nila ako.”
Ronnie Liang invests earnings in family home and business ventures
This is what you can call financial savvy! How could a guy so young be concerned about these things already? Because he knows in his heart that this is not going to last for the rest of his life. He is a great idol to many who are successful. You can be an OFW, sending money home or a worker in the Philippines. You can have the same goal. If you can dream it, you can do it! Congrats Ronnie!
- Chuva Chienes
Nang makausap ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Ronnie Liang, ang second runner-up ng Pinoy Dream Academy, sa J’s Coffee Shop on Timog Avenue in Quezon City last Friday, December 21, nabanggit niyang pinakamasaya na niyang Pasko ang 2007.
“Naging very blessed po ako this year after winning [in] the PDA last December 16, 2006,” sabi ni Ronnie. “At masaya po ako dahil isa-isa nang natutupad ang aking mga dreams. Kung dati po ay ninenerbyos kami ng aking family tuwing may kakatok sa aming pintuan at sasabihing umalis na kami sa tinitirahan naming bahay, ngayon po ay palagay na ang loob namin.
Masaya niyang ibinalita na may naipundar na siya mula sa kanyang mga initial income as a singer and budding actor.
“Mula po sa naipon kong kita this year, nakabili na ako ng 400 sq. m. lot sa Angeles, Pampanga, malapit po lamang doon sa aming tinitirahan ngayon. Worth one million po ang lot na binayaran ko ng cash, mahirap po kasi na may utang.
Mart Escudero on Jennica: “Maganda nga ang chemistry namin.”
Starstruck teen idol Mart Escudero is a promising talent. He is good looking, has been casted for several films already and as long as he does good and work really hard, he’s going to make it. I know there are many young teen idols right now but if he keeps at it, he will make it. Wave cutie!!
- Chuva Chienes
Sa Starstruck Batch 4, masasabing pinakamasuwerte sa projects si Mart Escudero, ang nanalo ng titulong Ultimate Loveteam kasama si Kris Bernal. Una siyang nakita sa primetime TV through the defunct soap opera ng GMA-7 na Impostora. Ngayon ay tatlo naman ang regular TV shows niya—ang Pasan Ko ang Daigdig, SOP at Boys Nxt Door.
Sa movies naman, si Mart din ang may pinakamaraming nagawa so far. Na-introduce siya sa box-office horror flick na Hide & Seek, opposite ng kanyang bagong loveteam na si Jennica Garcia. Kasama rin siya sa isang episode ng Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 ngayong Metro Manila Film Festival. Next year naman ay nasa suspense thriller film siya with Judy Ann Santos and Dennis Trillo sa Kulam. Si Kris Bernal naman ang makakapareha niya rito.
“Napapansin ko nga na puro horror movies ang ginagawa ko,” ang nakangiting sabi ni Mart. “Okey lang kasi yun daw ang mga kumikita ngayon. Tawag na nga sa akin, ‘Horror King’. Sabi ko naman, huwag naman Horror King. Horror Prince muna kasi nagsisimula pa lang ako.”
Mas nag-click nga ang team-up nila ni Jennica at mukhang tanggap naman siya ng ina ng dalaga, si Jean Garcia. Sa launching film nga ni Jennica sa Regal Entertainment ay malamang na siya rin ang kuning leading man.
Ara Mina addresses issues linking Cristine to Willie Revillame
I wonder why Ara Mina’s name is being attached to multiple male personalities. Did she have a history of being a mistress? I wonder why every guy (who’s married) is linked to her and they end up denying it anyway. Hmmm.. something must be under this tip of the iceberg. I will find out.
- Chuva Chienes
Nagkaroon ng presscon ang Prinsesa ng Banyera para kay Ara Mina nitong ika-20 ng Disyembre, at inusisa siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) sa mga balitang kumakalat tungkol sa kanyang nakababatang kapatid na si Cristine Reyes.
CRISTINE AND WILLIE? Maugong ang usap-usapan na may namumuo raw na relasyon sa pagitan ni Cristine at ng Wowowee host na si Willie Revillame.
Nang tanungin siya ukol dito, nalilito at tila walang maibigay na diretsong sagot si Ara. Aniya, “Hindi ko pa alam kasi wala pa tayo sa stage na ‘yan. So, ‘pag nasa stage na ‘yan, doon ko lang malalaman kung ano ang totoo sa kanila. Kumbaga, wala pa tayo sa situwasyon na talagang… kunyari situwasyon na, ‘O, sila na.’ So, hindi ko pa alam ang feeling kasi ang alam ko, wala… friends lang sila.”
Wala bang kaso sa kanya kung halimbawa ngang totooang balita?
“Ah, ang hirap. Pappi…” panawagan niya kay Willie. “Hindi ko pa alam. E, ilang taon na ba si Meryll [Soriano]? Lagi ko namang sinasabi ito kay Pappi. Niloloko ko siya, my age and age ni Cristine, i-plus mo, is his age,” aniya.
Sa Guam nga raw nabuo ang friendship nina Cristine at Willie ngunit pinabulaanan ito ng leading lady ni Manny Pacquiao sa Anak ng Kumander. Ang paliwanag niya, “Lagi nga kaming magkatabi ni Cristine. Para kaming kambal-tuko nung nasa Guam kami.”
Let’s talk about ratings.
Not being technical myself, I have just observed the trends and the flow of the blogosphere. I ride into whatever I believe is true with reference to obtaining a higher rank by way of links, comments, blog hopping and everything else.
One thing that I noticed though while reviewing my blogjuice is that it values the Alexa score more than it values the Technorati core to calculate my blog’s value. Another thing that I noticed is that it also depends on how many subscriber you have into your blog feed. This makes it more difficult unless your content is really that of Problogger.net or JohnChow.com.
I was blog hopping today and found a cool thing called rssHugger! This is how describd the program:
rssHugger is a new website developed to help bloggers promote their blogs, and to help visitors discover new blogs that write about subjects that the readers are interested in. Through the power of the internet and viral marketing, rssHugger looks to bring blog writers and blog readers closer together. If you own a blog, you can get your own page on rssHugger for 10 years for giving an honest review of the site on your blog. If you want to join rssHugger but do not want to review our site, you can pay a one time review fee of $20. rssHugger will be the first ever quality, spam free, and viral rss directory strictly for bloggers.
I think it is a great program and will definitely be a part of my blog. I am not only writing about rssHugger because I want to become a member for free, rather than my belief in the program that if I join, the more readers I get – the higher my page rank would be.
That would trickle down to higher page rank, higher opportunities to another income stream online and so on.
If you’re here – then you must like making money online. If you join now, you may be in at the right time.
Until then!!!
Judy Ann Santos talks about Christmas plans, favorite dishes, and diet
Blogging about celebrities has taught me a lot and I could relate it to my quest to generate an income through blogging. Celebrities like Judy Ann, Aga Mulach and Sharon Cuneta are big endorsers in the Philippines because their name IS the brand. So if you are aiming to make your blog profitable, take that lesson. YOUR blog IS the brand. And when you make it good, advertisers will start piling in!
- Chuva Chienes
Si Judy Ann Santos ang piniling maging first official endorser ng Bacolod Chicken Inasal, at ngayon pa lang, ay inihahanda na ang kanyang billboard ‘tsaka print and radio ads na magiging visible sa taong 2008.
Last Tuesday, 18 December, Judy Ann posed for the pictorial and did the recording for the radio commercial at the DPI XL studios in Makati City.
Wearing a casual white top and capri pants, she arrived at past 5:00 p.m. Namamaos si Juday nung araw na iyon, pero itinuloy pa rin ng director ng commercial na si RS Francisco ang pagre-record ng audio na gagamitin sa radio material.
“Makilala kaya ng mga tao na ikaw ang nagsasalita? Iba ang tunog ng boses mo,” ang pabirong sabi ng direktor.
“Kung gusto mo, i-schedule na lang uli natin ang recording,” ang nakangiting sabi naman ng aktes.
Mabuti na lang at during the course of the recording ay bumuti ang kondisyon ng boses ng aktres, kaya maayos na natapos ang lahat ng dapat i-record.
Marian Rivera fever hits YES!
YES! magazine’s January 2008 issue gets the lowdown on the hottest showbiz star of today—Marian Rivera.
In a 15-page story—interviewed by Jo-Ann Maglipon and written by Anna Pingol—YES! chronicles the life of this beautiful Spanish-Filipino mestiza who began in showbiz just two and a half years ago. She first landed plum roles in the afternoon drama Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako, Kung Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat, and Pinakamamahal. She was awarded Best New Female TV Personality at the 2006 Philippine Movie Press Club’s (PMPC) Star Awards for Television for her role in Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako.
- Chuva Chienes
Everyone thought lady luck had frowned on her when she took mother roles in two television series—Muli and Super Twins. It was a sign that she would be relegated to the ranks of supporting players.
But all that changed when the 23-year-old Marian clinched the very much-coveted title role in Marimar. And these days, she has become one of showbiz’s busiest stars.
In the last quarter of 2007 alone, Marian had to juggle a very hectic shooting schedule for three movies: Desperadas, Bahay Kubo, and her first Valentine movie A Very Special Love, which will pair her with matinee idol and fellow GMA-7 artist Richard Gutierrez. And in between those shooting are taping for Marimar and numerous print and ad shoots.
AGB Nielsen defies TRO, releases overnight ratings
Wow, this is really a move that could make this controversial issue much bigger! Imagine a company in the U.S. defying a court-ordered restraining order and you will be in so much trouble. Can they do this in the Philippines without getting in trouble? How could a company like AGB Nielsen defy the court’s ruling? Is that a normal practice in the country?
- Chuva Chienes
Despite the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court against AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, overnight ratings on December 18 and 19 conducted by AGB was released earlier today, December 21. ABS-CBN had requested that AGB Nielsen be ordered to temporarily cease releasing data or any information on television ratings for twenty (20) days.
An order handed out by Judge Charito Gonzales yesterday, December 20, states: “Wherefore, as prayed for, the defendant [AGB Nielsen], its employees, agents or representatives and those acting for and its behalf are hereby ordered to cease and desist from pursuing its nationwide TAM [Television Audience Measurement] data gathering activities from corrupted home panels and delivering, releasing or making known the resulting TAM data to its clients or the general public within twenty [20] days from the issuance of this Order.”
By releasing the overnight ratings on December 18 and 19, AGB Nielsen intentionally defied the TRO. Whatever prompted the survey group to make that decision is still unclear.
Before PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) obtained a copy of AGB Nielsen’s overnight ratings last December 18 and 19, we also got hold of data gathered by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), a new survey firm that GMA-7 subscribes to aside from AGB. TNS was launched this year and also covers the Mega Manila area.
Looking at the data of both AGB and TNS, although the figures and rankings are relatively different, GMA-7 shows are leading in both surveys.
In connection with AGB Nielsen’s decision to release its data despite the TRO against the research firm, PEP received another statement from Mr. Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN’s Head of Corporate Communication, a few minutes ago.
In the one-paragraph statement emailed to PEP, ABS-CBN expressed its disappointment “with the decision of AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines to disobey the clear terms of the temporary restraining order. It made a narrow and self-serving interpretation of the TRO. As a result of this, we will hold them liable for contempt of court.”
Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from December 17 to 20 based on overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:
December 17 (Monday)
Daytime:
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 20.1%
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 19.6%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 19.4%
- Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 18%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 17.6%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 16%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 15.9%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 14.5%
- Come Back Soon-Ae (GMA-7) – 12.3%
- Pinoy Movie Hits (ABS-CBN) – 11.3%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 41.4%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 37.2%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 32.7%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 31.6%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 30.3%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 25.2%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 24.5%
- Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 23.6%
- Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition (ABS-CBN) – 19.9%
- Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN) – 19.6%
December 18 (Tuesday)
Daytime:
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 22.4%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 19.2%
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 18.3%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 18.2%
- Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 17.1%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.4%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%
- Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 14.4%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 13.6%
- Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) / Pinoy Movie Hits (ABS-CBN) – 11%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 43.1%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 37%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 30.7%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 29.5%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.4%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 24.1%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 23.1%
- Ysabella (ABS-CBN) – 21.9%
- Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition (ABS-CBN) – 21.2%
- Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN) – 18.8%
December 19 (Wednesday)
Daytime:
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 18.5%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 18.3%
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 18.2%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 17.4%
- Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 17.2%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 16.9%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 16.3%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 16%
- Come Back Soon-Ae (GMA-7) – 13.6%
- Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 12.6%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 39.8%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 37.6%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 30.6%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.8%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 28.9%
- Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 26.3%
- Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition (ABS-CBN) – 23.9%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 23.7%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 23%
- Hwang Jini (GMA-7) – 20.7%
December 20 (Thursday)
Daytime:
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 22.1%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 21.2%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 16.9%
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 16.8%
- Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 16.1%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) / Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 14.1%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 13.9%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 13.3%
- Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
- Come Back Soon-Ae (GMA-7) – 10.1%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 42.8%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 41.4%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 37.2%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 30.5%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 29.3%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 22.3%
- Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 22.2%
- Hwang Jini (GMA-7) – 21.6%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 21.1%
- Ysabella (ABS-CBN) – 19.8%
Meanwhile, here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs on December 19 and 20 based on the overnight ratings conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS):
December 19 (Wednesday)
Daytime:
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 18.4%
- Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 18.2%
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 17.1%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 16.8%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 15.8%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.1%
- Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 14.8%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 14.1%
- Pinoy Movie Hits (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 11%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 39.9%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 38.4%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 35.2%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 30.9%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 28.5%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 25.2%
- Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 24.9%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 24.3%
- Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN) – 20%
- Hwang Jini (GMA-7) – 18.3%
December 20 (Thursday)
Daytime:
- Whammy! Push Your Luck (GMA-7) – 19.4%
- Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 18.3%
- Daisy Siete (GMA-7) – 17.2%
- Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN) – 16.9%
- Pasan Ko ang Daigdig (GMA-7) – 15.3%
- Wowowee (ABS-CBN) – 15.2%
- Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) – 14.8%
- Takeshi’s Castle (GMA-7) – 13.1%
- Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) – 12.9%
- My Only Love (GMA-7) – 12.3%
Primetime:
- Marimar (GMA-7) – 42.3%
- Kamandag (GMA-7) – 38.3%
- Zaido (GMA-7) – 34.8%
- La Vendetta (GMA-7) – 31.7%
- 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 29.3%
- Lastikman (ABS-CBN) – 26.7%
- Princess Sarah (ABS-CBN) – 26.1%
- TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 25.2%
- Hwang Jini (GMA-7) – 21.4%
- Maging Sino Ka Man (ABS-CBN) – 19.3%
Source: AGB Nielsen
A blog worth reading.
I joined Entrecard today and while bloghopping through the viewers of my blog, I came across Everything, Everywhere Travel. What intrigued me about this blog was the fact that the writer’s blog description said, “My name is Gary. In March 2007, I sold my house, put my stuff in storage and hit the road. As of December 2007, I’ve been to 26 countries and territories. This is the journal of my travel and adventures.”
Coincidentally, he was in Asia Pacific and there were a couple of posts about the Philippines. I must admit that Gary does not post, just to post an entry. He puts a lot of effort on research and reviewing the background before he types it down. His assessment of the Philippines was right on the money. The college-educated looking for work elsewhere, the poverty, the corruption, the massive brain drain and every known fact about the Philippines. The photos are so real and beautiful as well so I dug in further.
In one post, he talked about seeing an ad on television for Domestic Help in Hong Kong that required a college degree. And I quote, “When I was in the Philippines I was watching a TV show when some ads for foreign work opportunities flashed across the screen. I was taken aback at one which was for Hong Kong domestic help, and the position required a college degree. Kind of reflects poorly on job opportunities in the Philippines when they can demand a college degree to get a job as a maid.”
He has excellent points and I am really impressed with his writing style where using only a few words, he can tell the state of one nation and his opinions validate mine.
“The Philippines has been slower than most of SE Asia in developing, but I think it probably holds more potential then other countries in the region, in the long run. People however, have been saying that since Marcos fell. If they can overcome their political problems and corruption, I think they might be the next Asian tiger.“, he writes. I cannot agree with him more and I am troubled why WE as Filipinos cannot see this writing on the wall! From your mouth to God’s ears Gary!!!
His final words about the Philippines were just as impressive for he observed. His writing gives me goosebumps because they reflect what we all know and feel but no one seems to be doing anything about it. His words when he said, “Filipinos have become the modern day versions of Jews and Chinese. In every European and Middle Eastern country you used find a population of Jews who filled an economic niche. Likewise, Chinese and Chinatowns can be found all over Asia which they often owned many businesses and were brought in originally as laborers. The same was also true of Indians during the British Empire who went to work in Guyana, Fiji, or Africa. Filipinos are filling that role today. Not only can you find Filipinos in Hong Kong, but also in Saudi Arabia, and throughout Asia. If I were a betting man, based on what I saw in the Philippines, I would bet that you see Filipinos follow the same course in these countries over the next several decades. They come in as laborers and end up owning businesses and having a higher standard of living than the local population. And, like the Jews and Chinese before them, they will probably end up getting the short end of the stick by locals if they become too successful.” , rang so true that I almost fell apart when it home.
Gary, I thank you and I am glad I ran into your blog. More power and I am jealous of you as you travel the world. Please continue to write as I’m sure I will be back for some good reading!!
I am encouraging my readers to visit your blog. It’s very well-written and neatly organized. If you love travel and you want to learn about the countries Gary has visited – - please, visit his blog today.
To visit Gary’s blog, visit his site by clicking the hyperlink below:
Lani Mercado opens up about Rosanna Roces and Bong’s son with other woman
She is definitely standing her ground on this one. Hey, she’s the wife. She has every right to doesn’t she? Sometimes, it’s harder to stand by your man but if you knew right from the start, it’s water under the bridge. I think it’s a noble thing to accept the son of your husband from an ex-girlfriend. I don’t see anything wrong with that.
- Chuva Chienes
Nakisaya sa Christmas party na ibinigay ni Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla para sa entertainment press kahapon, December 19, ang kanyang misis na si Lani Mercado. Dito kinumpirma ni Lani na maayos na maayos na ang relasyon nila ni Rosanna Roces na matagal din niyang nakaalitan. Patunay nito ang pagdating ni Osang sa birthday party ng anak nina Senator Bong at Lani na si Ram.
Kuwento ni Lani sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), “Inimbita siya [Osang] ni Ram at nagpadala ako ng imbitasyon. Nagpunta naman siya and I’m happy. Kasama niya si Onyok [bunsong anak ni Osang] at si Gab. I think that was one of the occasions na nakarating siya. Kasi, di ba, hindi pa siya medyo kumportbale dati? Ngayon, I think happy siya. ‘Tsaka may okasyon at inaanak niya si Ram.
Dagdag niya, “Well, so, far, maayos naman. Wala naman akong masasabi sa mga pangyayari tungkol sa amin. Happy rin ako na na-resolve na lahat.”
Attention: All Organized Individuals… help!
I need to re-organize my whole life in 2008. In preparation, I am creating a list of items that I need to focus on. However, I am calling on the meticulous and organized individuals out there who can help me organize.
I am usually a pack rat but I decided to let go of that next year. I will let go of things no matter what if it’s something that I absolutely do not need. Just help me focus and give me some advice – - – please…
I am about to go nuts! I’m so behind…
I did this last year. I said, I will shop early for Christmas and start shopping in June. It’s already December 21st and I have yet to pick up my first present! My Christmas cards are usually posted by November 16th, are still to be bought, addressed and posted. Arrggghhh… I don’t want to go through this next year!!!!!
I guess it’s going to be on my resolution list for next year! 
Beverly Hills 6750 takes legal action against David Bunevacz
This is pure example of greed taking over. Imagine being a successful businessman, with all the luxuries they can afford – even more than the most prominent families in the Philippines. Yet, in all that – they are still accused of embezzling a large sum of money. Why? What they had wasn’t enough? Come on.
- Chuva Chienes
PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) received a statement from Beverly Hills 6750 through email this evening, December 21, in connection with the controversy involving celebrity couple Jessica Rodriguez and David Bunevacz. PEP reported last December 13 that Jessica and David were booted out from the aesthetic center for several unconfirmed reasons—the loudest buzz is that the couple uses the company’s finances for their luxurious lifestyle.
Here is the statement of Beverly Hills 6750:
“Beverly Hills 6750, an aesthetic center specializing in cosmetic surgery, dermatology, cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic gynecology put up as a collaboration between businessmen and physicians, has been in the news lately ever since celebrity couple David and Jessica Bunevacz, was reported to have left the company (and the country) because of alleged anomalous transactions which have cost BH6750 a considerable amount of money.
“The management of BH6750 confirmed that Mr. David Bunevacz has indeed resigned from his position as President of the corporation. The board of directors and owners has appointed a management committee to oversee the day-to-day operations of the center and a new election of officers will be held January next year.
“The board has remained silent on the issue because they initially preferred that the matter be dealt with internally as a matter of corporate practice. The couple has chosen to air their side of the corporate controversy to the media. Beverly Hills 6750 believes the truth should be shared with their loyal clientele and the general public:
“Mr. Bunevacz offered to settle but on terms that were unacceptable to the owners of the corporation. Thus, legal action has been taken by the board through their law firm Siguion-Reyna, Montecillo and Ongsiako and a demand letter has already been sent to Mr. Bunevacz and legal proceedings are expected to follow soon.
“Beverly Hills 6750 has established itself as one of the most reputable aesthetic centers in the country. It has a team of highly credentialed Filipino doctors trained both here and abroad, bringing a wide range of aesthetic services to the Philippines. The center continues to serve its clients and assures the public of its continued professional services with its new leadership.”
Source: PEP
Richard Gutierrez admits going out with Jewel Mische—for coffee
Go go go Richard! It’s okay to date. You are of age, you know where you stand and you have a good head on your shoulders. I don’t think you will do anything to ruin the career that you just started. You are on the top of your game, but it’s okay to have fun. Don’t take it seriously for now – you will know when it’s time. I promise.
- Chuva Chienes
Marami raw dapat ipagsalamat sa Diyos ang young actor na si Richard Gutierrez nang makausap siya ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) pagkatapos ng Christmas party ng Gutierrez Family for the entertainment press last Tuesday, December 18, sa Imperial Palace Suites, Quezon City.””Sunud-sunod po ang blessings na dumating sa akin at sa family ko ngayong 2007,” nakangiting wika ni Richard. “It is a good year for me, kahit pa meron din namang ups and downs. This year din namin nasimulan ang pagpapagawa ng sarili naming bahay sa Makati. Malapit nang matapos ‘yon at soon ay lilipat na ang buong family doon.”
Ibebenta ba ang bahay nila sa White Plains?
“Hindi, hindi namin ibebenta ‘yon,” sagot ng young actor. “Nandoon lahat ang good memories ng buong family. Lahat ng blessings na dumating sa buhay namin, nangyari sa bahay na ‘yon. Mag-iiwan kami ng mga taong magme-maintain doon at siguro, paminsan-minsan, mag-i-stay pa rin kami doon. Wala naman kaming babaguhin sa bahay.”
Batman – The Dark Night – Full Movie Trailer – due July 2008
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The NEW trailer for the new Batman Movie in HD!!! The Dark Knight opens July 18th 2008, and stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, & Maggie Gyllenhaal. I am so excited about this and can’t wait until it comes out next year!
I am a nut about superheroes – - who isn’t? This movie better be worth it. The last Batman film wasn’t as good as I thought but this may change things. Besides, Heath Ledger as the JOKER could just make it worthwhile.
- Chuva Chienes
Sa mga nakamiss ng broadcast of Reyna Elena’s Interview with Radio DWIZ – - heto na.
Nananabik po kaming mga readers ng Reynaelena.com upang marinig ang interview ng HRH na si Reyna Elena with Radio Station DWIZ. Napakamagandang loob po ng ating kapatid na si Nosebleed (pirated copy daw yung kay Nosebleed) Ruthie sa pag-post niya sa blog niya ng recorded interview ngunit hindi po ma-i-play ang said file due to technical difficulties. Kaya po nandito ako bilang bak-ap niya. Malen ng Mynosebleed.com - Ruthie pala ng Angel of the Waters – may utang ka sa ken.
So, without further introduction – this is the long-awaited, highly-anticipated interview ni Mam Reynz sa DWIZ station, Manila Philippines.
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The Wowowee Wilyonaryo Scandal – Rehearsals Video Leaked
According to Pinoy.Rickey.org, the rehearsals video that was leaked clearly shows that Wilyonaryo portion of Wowowee was designed for cheating. This is up again. ABS-CBN says it’s an old issue but I’m not sure where this is headed now. Let’s just wait and see!!!
- Chuva Chienes
Check out the video courtesy of Pinoy.Rickey.org :
“Wilyonaryo” is the controversial segment wherein Willie accidentally showed the wrong number in the jackpot portion of the August 20 episode of the noontime show. It also started the word war between Willie and fellow TV host Joey de Leon of rival program Eat Bulaga. The Kapamilya network explained that the mistake was a result of a “technical glitch.” By October, Wowowee discontinued the segment and replaced it with the “Merrygalo” segment.
Watch the controversial Rehearsals video after the jump
GMA-7 plans to sue DZMM and ABS-CBN for libel
ABS-CBN should expect a Christmas stocking full of suits from GMA-7. Isang emergency presscon ang ipinatawag ng GMA-7 kaninang umaga, December 20, regarding the official statement na ipinalabas ng Kapuso network kagabi, December 19, patungkol sa DZMM report na ginawa ni Junrie Hidalgo—kung saan tahasang itinuturo raw ng AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines ang GMA-7 na nasa likod ng dayaan ng ratings sa Bacolod.;,,
Sina Ms. Rikki Escudero, GMA Head of Regional TV and AVP for Expansion and Production Services; Atty. Dick Perez; VP for Legal Affairs; and Ms. Ruth Lejarde, VP for Research, ang humarap sa entertainment press after an early lunch.
Binasa ni Ms. Escudero ang official statement na lumabas na rin dito sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kagabi, emphatically punctuating every point the statement raises.
Pagkatapos nito, ‘tsaka nagkaroon ng general question-and-answer portion.
Jolina Magdangal is in no rush to marry longtime boyfriend Bebong Munoz
Jolina Magdangal will turn 29 next year, pero wala pa raw sa plano niya ang magpakasal sa kanyang boyfriend na si Bebong Muñoz.
Sa panayam namin kay Jolina sa Christmas party cum first anniversary bash ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) noong Wednesday, December 19, sa Music World Family KTV sa Promenade in Greenhills, nilinaw ng PEP blooger na wala siyang sinabi na ikakasal na siya sa kanyang kasintahan for six years. Matatandaang naging masyadong maingay ang usap-usapan na magpapakasal na sila ni Bebong pagkatapos ng May 2007 elections, pero hanggang ngayon ay wala pa rin itong katuparan.
“Masyado lang siguro napagpiyestahan ‘yong kasal,” paliwanag ni Jolina. “Minsan tatanungin ako, ‘What’s your ideal wedding?’ So, ikukuwento mo ang ideal wedding mo, pero ang lalabas, that’s your plan na talaga na hindi naman talaga.”
Giit niya, “Never akong nagsabi na definite na ‘yon, kung anong petsa, saan ang reception at saang simbahan; hindi. Never talaga akong nagsabi ng detalyado.”
Sa ngayon ay masaya si Jolina dahil bagama’t natalo si Bebong nang tumakbo siyang congressman sa Caloocan City ay nakakuha naman siya agad ng stable job sa The Fort sa Makati, na katulad din ng scope ng dati niyang trabaho sa New York—sa international finance.
AGB-Nielsen’s failure to conduct probe prompted TRO issuance
ABS-CBN sent PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) a copy of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by Judge Charito B. Gonzales of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 80 earlier today, December 20, against AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines.
As reported earlier today, the court granted ABS-CBN’s request for AGB Nielsen to refrain from releasing any data on television ratings after reports of bribery and cheating involving the sampled households in Bacolod surfaced last week.
The Lopez-owned network filed a legal complaint against the media research body last December 14 after AGB Nielsen allegedly failed to conduct an investigation on the anomaly report as narrated by an informant who requested anonymity.
According to the informant, some people are being hired by an outside party to bribe the households included in the survey to switch channels in favor of a particular “network,” subsequently betraying their normal viewing behavior.
