Win a Trip for two to Boracay – Vote for Century Tuna’s Superbods 2012 (VIDEOS)
Those looking to be part of the hottest event of the summer can join the ongoing promo by voting for your favorite Century Tuna Superbods finalists online.
To qualify, buy specially marked Century Tuna Flakes in Oil cans. Then, log on to the Century Tuna website (www.centurytuna.ph/superbods) to register the eight-character alpha-numeric code found in the can sticker together with your name, age, mailing address and contact number.
Once registered, you can vote for your favorite Superbods finalist in the website. You will be directed to the Century Tuna Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/centurytuna) where you will be asked to like the fan page before casting your vote. If you don’t have a Facebook account, you may sign up for free on www.facebook.com.
You can be one of the three lucky winners of a trip for two to Boracay, or you can be one of the five weekly winners who can bring home exciting gadgets or a two-month supply of Century Tuna Flakes in Oil.
The more specially marked Century Tuna Flakes in Oil cans you buy, the more chances of winning.
The promo runs until April 8. Weekly winners will be chosen randomly and will be announced at the end of each week while winners of trip for two to Boracay will be announced on April 9. For details, visit www.centurytuna.ph or www.facebook.com/centurytuna.
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A Viral Video to hit the web soon — “Jeepney Music” — Keep Watch Cause it’s pretty cool!
Being a blogger, I’m privy to a few things. One thing that I know of is a viral video that will soon hit the web and you’re going to want to be the first ones to see this.
I really can’t divulge any more than that – just keep coming back or subscribe to Chuva Chienes dot com to see the video.
It will be soon….
BB Gandanghari – Exclusive interview on TV5′s Paparazzi with Mariel Rodriguez (VIDEO)
If you haven’t heard by now, BB Gandanghari aka Rustom Padilla is back in the Philippines. He lived in New York for some time and had his first exclusive interview with Mariel Rodriguez on TV5′s Paparrazi.
Watch the interview video below:
She’s baacckkk!! BB Gandanghari talks first and exclusive on TV5′s Paparazzi this Saturday (Mar 17)
In a rare and no holds barred interview, BB Gandanghari will face all the issues on Paparazzi this Saturday at 1:15pm, her first and exclusive TV appearance following her controversial return from the United States.
BB grants Paparazzi an interview with Mariel Rodriguez, wife of her younger brother Robin. Don’t miss this sought-after interview only on Paparazzi this Saturday (Mar 17) at 1:15pm on TV5.
NEWS5 team undergoes CNN training with Emmy-winning anchor Jim Clancy
Manila, Philippines—The World’s news leader CNN recently conducted a two-day in-country session, led by veteran correspondent and news anchor Jim Clancy and International Newsource director Eli Flournoy, training the anchors, correspondents and producers of NEWS5, TV5’s news organization. The training maximizes NEWS5’s CNN broadcast partnership which it inked with the international news agency in September 2010.
The CNN-NEWS5 in-country training was focused on lectures and workshops with international scope and scale, while remaining relevant to the local broadcast landscape. According to DJ Sta. Ana, NEWS5 head of news operations, the training is beneficial “in the sense that it helps them [anchors, reporters and producers] improve their skill. It exposes them to them the processes involved in international news organizations so they are able to pick up ideas, best practices and scenarios which they can apply and relate with their own work here,” he said. “And it’s always beneficial to learn from people of experience like Jim Clancy.”
Meanwhile, Ann Chu, executive director of CNN broadcast services and affiliate relations, is optimistic that the training will strengthen the partnership of the two news organizations. “I’m delighted that our newsrooms are able to work even more closely together. CNN has always acknowledged building local relations with journalists as crucial to our shared success.”
The attendees were inspired by the work ethic and very extensive broadcast experience of the multi-awarded Jim Clancy, whose experience across the world’s biggest stories, including in the Middle East and Africa, earned him several recognitions from prestigious award-giving bodies including the Emmy, George Polk and Alfred I.DuPont.
For Erwin Tulfo, anchor of NEWS5’s flagship newscast AKSYON, the in-country training presented greater opportunities for seasoned broadcast journalists and new breeds alike. “I’ve been in this business for quite some time but I still learn a lot of things like new ways, new techniques in covering stories and events. He [CNN’s Jim Clancy] knows a lot of things—from anchoring to covering. He has been at CNN for more than three decades. I learned a lot of things from him. He was very inspirational.” Erwin disclosed, adding that he’s looking forward to improving his “covering, anchoring skills” and probably share it with NEWS5’s junior reporters and new anchors.
Maeanne Los Baños, one of NEWS5’s junior correspondents who attended the two-day training, related that each lecture from the training was very insightful, especially for them who work in the field. “I think the timing is really perfect for us working as correspondents. Specifically, I value the lectures on reporting in a hostile environment and lecture on balanced reporting and ethics,” she related. “I really value his [Jim Clancy] stories about how he actually prepares each day on his work. He still devotes more than two hours for reading newspapers before he goes to work. That’s something that reminds us of how big our responsibility is as journalist. That we’re not just there to cover we have to sit there each day so that we’ll be able to give the information as complete as we can to the viewers,” she continued.
Love and Hate – - It’s More Fun in the Philippines – - two different points of view made by the same guy. (VIDEOS)
There are reasons why we love the Philippines, inasmuch as we hate it as well. Take your pick. Do you love or dislike the Philippines?
Here are the reasons why…
20 Reasons Why I Dislike The Philippines
20 Reasons Why I Love The Philippines
Dang. I love the Philippines!
Please note: Jimmy Sieczka is a film maker and made both videos. He does say in his Channelfix.com profile that he does not hate the Philippines.
Jimmy Sieczka commented on 20 Reasons I Dislike _____. (the Philippines)
For those of you that think that this video was made to show my hate for the Philippines I must say that you are sadly mistaken. Watch urban master class on channelfix.com by Dansk santos as she follows me to get my first Filipino tattoo. A tattoo of the Philippine flag..http://channelfix.com/video/117/ For those that actually get the piece and realize I’m just stating the obvious in an unconventional way in order to spark change, thank and salamat! With this many people watching, it proofs that there needs to be some more positive changes to the Filipino communities. Never once did I use the word hate in the piece. I simply pointed out issues that have been overlooked for quite some time.
Coming soon……..
Jimmy Sieczka commented on 20 Reasons I Dislike _____. (the Philippines)
coming soon, 365 Reasons Why I Dislike America. One for every day of the year that I don’t have to spend a second of the day in the USA.. Stay tuned.
David Archuleta on TV5 wins the hearts of Filipinos. Nandito Ako Trending on Twitter.
No only did David Archuleta bring attention to TV5 as one network soon to be an international player, he has gotten the attention of most Filipinos in the country. Trending on Twitter Philippines are ” Nandito Ako Week 4 Is Emotional“, Josh Bradley is In Love and “David Archuleta in TV5 Manila“.
Playing Josh Bradley in TV5′s “Nandito Ako” TV series, David Archuleta became the apple of many young girls’ eyes. The TV 5 series is obviously a success.
Congratulations David Archuleta and the whole cast of Nandito Ako! David (who belongs to the Mormon faith) is scheduled to leave for a 2-year religious mission at the end of the month.
MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE with STAGE CAMP
9 Works Theatrical, one of the Manila’s leading theater companies and the outfit behind hit musicals RENT, Songs For a New World, The Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, and the recent critically-acclaimed family musical comedy, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, in cooperation with The Rockwell Club, re-launches STAGE CAMP, its annual summer theater workshops, under the tagline “We
Make Your Dreams Come True.”
Now on its third year, STAGE CAMP has opened doors for several of its alumni to try their hand at professional theater. Since joining the acting workshop, theater actor Sarah Facuri, and sisters Becca and Rachel Coates have become part of Resorts World’s ongoing production of The Sound of Music.
STAGE CAMP alumnus Fran Jose was also recently part of 4th Wall’s Rivalry: The Ateneo-La Salle Musical and appeared in last year’s Seussical the Musical under Rep. Erik Lozano was seen in Kids Act’s Pinocchio while Joseph Perez in Tanghalang Pilipino’s Noli Me Tangere.
9 Works Theatrical Artistic Director Robbie Guevara shares, “I am so proud of what our alumni have gone on to do and accomplish with our esteemed colleagues in the professional theater scene, and even those who have continued to support theater and help out behind-the-scenes. Here’s hoping more doors
will open for our next batch.”
Running for a total of seven weeks at The Loft @ Manansala Tower, Rockwell Center, Makati from April 16 to June 3, Stage Camp is the perfect avenue to hone and develop one’s skills in singing, dancing, and acting, discover new talents, and make a ton of friends.
This year, STAGE CAMP will be comprised of Kiddie Camp (5-8 years old) Mon-Wed-Fri, Pre-Teen Camp (9-12 years old) Mon to Fri, Teen Camp (13-17 years old) Mon to Fri, Adult Camp (18 years old and above) Mon to Fri, and Advanced Camp for Adults (limited to 18 slots and must have appeared in two professional productions, or joined three workshops) Mon-Wed-Fri.
Culminating Showcases will be in the period of May 31 to June 3, 2012 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati where majority of 9 Works Theatrical’s productions have been staged.
Kiddie Camp will be under the tutelage of Francis Matheu (The Wedding Singer, Peter Pan) and Peachy Atilano (RENT, Sound of Music), Pre-Teen Camp under Onyl Torres (Joy Luck Club, A Fire in the Soul) and Harold Cruz (Rivalry, RENT), Teen Camp under Toff de Venecia (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Little Shop of Horrors) and Gemini Quintos (Broadway’s Annie and A Christmas Carol), Adult Camp under Topper Fabregas (Leading Ladies, Sweet Charity) and Anthony Tarrosa Ong (Rivalry, Sweet Charity), and Advanced Camp for Adults under 9 Works Theatrical’s Artistic Director Robbie Guevara (Miss Saigon, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown) with several guest instructors.
STAGE CAMP is brought to you by 9 Works Theatrical and The Rockwell Club, with media partner When in Manila. For inquires, call 557-5860, 586-7105, 0917-5545560, or email info@9workstheatrical.com, or visit www.9workstheatrical.com for details.
What do you think of Charice’s new look? Debate among fans explodes online. Lesbian label creates buzz.
With the fresh ink on her left arm, a new hair style and an edgy new look, Charice welcomed her fans and the media for an interview.
Her look is totally different from the Charice we have known all these years. No more pony tails and cutesy doll dresses. She has transformed herself with a new look and not many of her fans liked it
Her tattoo and hairstyle sparked debate on whether she is a lesbian or not. One interviewer apparently asked her the question straight up front and her reply:
“Why would you ask me that question? I think that‘s a very inappropriate question. For me, just love me. I‘m a person. If you think I‘m a boy or a girl or if I look like a boy, then fine. I‘m Charice. I know what people think, I don‘t care. This is the look that I want. The only thing that you can do is move on.”
Without the confirmation nor the denial, the rumors may remain as it had remained about Whitney Houston. Remember when she was being labeled a lesbian many years ago?
Goodluck with the new look Charice! Sometimes, drastic changes like that changes people’s opinion about a celebrity. It’s sad, but it’s the truth.
BOC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon (@ruffybiazon) asked to apologize to foreigners who suffered bribery and extortion in the Philippines on Letterman.
I received a tweet from So, What’s News? telling me about an interview between David Letterman and Philippine Bureau of Customs Chairman, Ruffy Biazon.
Remember the mix-up about Indonesia and the Philippines during Taylor Kitsch’s interview on Letterman where the host indicated that the airport where Taylor was delayed due to bribery was in the Philippines? It was cleared up during the interview. David Letterman apologized on behalf of CBS, The Letterman Show, and the United States for the accusation.
“I would like to issue a statement on behalf of my country”, said Biazon. “We, as a nation, pride ourselves on how others perceives us. A single mistake is of serious concern to us because it has a negative effect not only on the image of our Bureau of Customs but the Philippines as a country as well.”
Yet, he introduced foreigners who “actually experienced” bribery and extortion while traveling the Philippines and asked Ruffy Biazon to apologize to them.
It is shameful but true. Bribery is still a part of the Filipino culture and will probably remain until the end of time. If we are quick to request for an apology from someone who accused us of bribery, we must know that we have to work on purging bribery from our country as well. I’m not saying that bribery does not exist in the modern world. It does. But, in order to move our country forward, we should take steps in eliminating it from our culture.
Read more at So, What’s News?
Point of View – Inspired by the Viral Videos of the Cebu Dancing Inmates… Canadian Idol Contestant Mikey Bustos stars…
I was supposed to have an interview with Mikey Bustos but we had such a conflict of schedules that we couldn’t get together.
Anyhow, here’s a new beat – Point of View – which I’m sure will catch the attention of clubs everywhere..plus the hilarious videos that go with it….
Take a look!
Meet the inmates of MMDC as “Memehunter” pop journalist Matt Wells investigates the Philippine prison where a Youtube phenomenon began.
Prison Dancer: The Interactive WebMusical
Music and Lyrics by Romeo Candido.
Written by Romeo Candido and Carmen De Jesus.
Starring Mikey Bustos, Jeigh Madjus, Catherine Ricafort, Matt Wells, Nicco Lorenzo, Norman Alconcel, Pierre Bayuga, Joseph Sevillo and Ron Josol.
Produced by Ana Serrano. Choreographed by Diana Reyes.
Post Production by 1188 FILMS: http://weare1188.com/
The events depicted in this video are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental.
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SPOTLIGHT: John Lloyd Cruz – The Most Versatile Leading Man in Philippine Cinema
Forget about Piolo Pascual. Forget about Gerald Anderson. I will go even as far as Aljur Abrenica and my one and only crush, Coco Martin.
Yes, “Walang Hanggan” is still the number one teleserye nationally (and possibly internationally among Filipino households) and Coco Martin deserves it because he is indeed a great actor.
For a moment, let’s talk about versatility and marketability. Who is the most-sought-after Filipino leading man to-date? I would put my money where my mouth is. I would say if I have to invest in a film, and the leading man chosen is John Lloyd Cruz, I will go ALL IN.
Why?
Well, let’s count the ways….
TFC Station ID for 2012 Promotes Filipino Excellence (VIDEO)
TFC (The Filipino Channel), one of the largest and most successful in-language and multi-platform television Network launched its latest station ID concentrating on Filipino Excellence entitled, “Da Best Ang Pilipino Saan Man Sa Mundo” (The Best of the Filipinos Anywhere in the World).
The video focuses on five key areas where Filipinos are best known for around the globe: Pamilya (family), Kasayahan (exultation or joyful festivities), Talento (talent), Pagmamahalan (love or romance), and Kabayanihan (heroism).
Well done TFC!!!
Watch the video below:
Watch as 20 Most Beautiful Filipinas Facemorphed into One Another.. (VIDEO)
Video by GRNMNGO
Like them on Facebook here.
This video took 3 weeks to make using the latest facemorphing techniques. Nothing compares to the beauty of a Filipina woman in our eyes. Who’s your favorite Pinay beauty? Tell us in the comment section below and don’t forget to join our I Love Philippines page on facebook. Salamat!
Who would your number one choice be?
Please visit the page and leave your comments there…
Hayden Kho Jr. and Vicki Belo’s relationship and Al Galang. Who cheated? Who cares?
I don’t really know why anyone cares about the relationship between Hayden Kho, Jr. and Dra. Vicki Belo. I don’t mean to pass any judgement but it’s really their own problem.
We have moral standards but the moral standards we all uphold are our own. It’s not anybody else’s. So if Hayden Kho cheated on Vicki Belo, so be it. That’s their problem. If Dra. Belo was the cheater, who cares?
I found in my experience that people hold us against their standards. I do it it too. I sometimes judge people according to my moral scale and not theirs.
In any case, they have already broken up. If they get back together again – - its still not our issue. As far as Al Galang is concerned – he’s cute and he’s got a successful business at 28-years of age. Why would he even get involved in a scandal… publicity?
via GMA News Online
Can’t stop watching ABS-CBN’s “Walang Hanggan”?
Okay guys. I have never been addicted to a teleserye and I thought that I could live my life without getting addicted to one but this new series from ABS-CBN has got me hooked.
I have seen the trailers for it and like always, I usually ignore it.
I was in Chicago over the weekend and I was staying with a friend of mine who was watching an episode of “Walang Hanggan” which he had recorded on his DVR. After watching a simple 10 minutes of it, I want to go back and start watching it from the beginning.
With classes, work, and everything else, I really don’t have the time to follow a teleserye but I think I’m going to make an exception on this one.
And by the way, did anyone notice how gorgeous and ageless Dawn Zulueta is?! She looks amazing!!
Happy Valentine’s Day — It’s more fun in the Philippines. Filipino men surprise their women in a chorus. WATCH.
In a special Valentine’s Day surprise, a group of men accomplished the unexpected by showing their wives, fiancées, and girlfriends just how much they care. With a little help from Dove Men + Care Deodorant, these men got to sing their hearts out to their loved ones without so much as breaking a sweat.
Yup, no bitterness here. 
Happy Valentine’s Day! or as Reyna Elena would say, “Happy Tuesday for me!”
Are you ready for this? FULL Trailer of TV5′s “Nandito Ako” Released – David Archuleta Stars…
Whoever said TV5 was not ready for prime time?
This highly-anticipated mini-series which features American Idol 7′s (and Kapatid) David Archuleta on his first real acting debut is set to air on February 20th. Together with David are TV5′s Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.
From the initial view of the trailer, I am sure that many will be watching daily, five nights a week.
Take a look:
Here’s a video from DavidArchie’s Video blog talking about his experience filming the series:
And here’s the video chronicle of his trip to the Philippines:
David Archuleta to launch acting debut in the Philippines as Josh Bradley on “Nandito Ako” Mini-Series
American Idol Season 7 Runner-up and a Utah native, David Archuleta joined TV5 in the Philippines as a “Kapatid” and recorded a TV primetime series entitled, “Nandito Ako” with Jasmine Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.
I am missing the press con since I am not based in the Philippines but I am excited for the mini-series. I just wish I can watch TV5 here in the US.
Anyway, David Archuleta is ready for his prime time acting gig. From a video blog, he mentioned something about his joining a Philippine TV network saying, “I’m excited about it. … This is a new experience for me.”
The series is set to premiere on February 20th on TV5! Are you ready folks? This is definitely a must-see soap.
X-Factor Philippines continues its auditions in Cebu and Bacolod.
Auditions for The X Factor Philippines are now open!
February 11 - Colegio San Agustin Bacolod City
February 14 – Cebu Institute of Technology-University in Cebu City
REMINDERS (for the CONTESTANTS):
* The X Factor is a singing competition
* Auditionees may be solo, duo, trio or group
* Auditionees must be 16 years old and above (please bring photocopy of birth certificate)
* Auditionees below 13 years old must bring along parents or guardians
* Bring minus one CDs, no other musical instruments required
ONLINE AUDITIONS
To audition online:
1.Create a short video of yourself or your group showcasing your singing talent.
2.Download and fill up the Audition Information Sheet and Waiver Release Sheet if participant is below 18 years of age.
3.Send your filled-up Information Sheet and Audition Video in a single email to xfactor@abs-cbn.tv.
Video notes:
1. Any video file format is accepted.
2. Limit the video file size to 9mb.
Only chosen audition entries will be contacted by X Factor Philippines.
Happyologist Caloy – President for Happiness for Coca-Cola’s 100th year in the Philippines (VIDEO)
You must have heard that Coca-Cola recently unveiled its President for Happiness – Caloy. It’s a big title. His role as a happyologist is to make sure that he can bring happiness to ALL Filipinos in celebration of Coca-Cola’s 100th year in the Philippines.
What programs do you think will work to make Filipinos (who are usually happy anyway) happier? It could take a lot of brainstorming and Caloy is already nervous but filled with excitement with his task to implement programs that would make Filipinos happy.
His first decree as President for Happiness? FREE COKE!!! Here’s the link: Free Coke
One thing that made me happy is that Caloy is cute! He is already poised to become a teen idol if you ask me. Take a look at the video below:
He is cute as a button!! Would you like to follow him on Twitter? If so, just follow: Coke_HappyPrez
Or better yet, like his Facebook page – and let him know what would make you happy! Here’s his Facebook page:
President for Happiness
American Idol Season 7′s David Archuleta sings “Nandito Ako” – TV5 Preview (VIDEO)
You all heard about a television series that David Archuleta will be making in the Philippines right? Yes! That’s what I said! I am so excited and simply because he’s cute as a button but he does genuinely show love for the Philippines. The show will be on TV5 opposite Jasmine-Curtis Smith and Eula Caballero.
Well, kung super-kilig ang hanap ninyo – - watch the video below as he sings and made the song “Nandito Ako” all his own. Impressive!
The remake of Valiente on TV5 coming this February 2012 (VIDEOS)
Get ready folks! Replacing Glamorosa in February is the remake of Valiente on TV5!
Click the links below to view the videos.
TV5 opens the year with the return of the biggest and the most successful teleserye ever seen on Philippine TV – Valiente. After two decades of unparalleled viewer patronage, Valiente comes back with a grander cast, a more compelling story and impressive production that will hit the primetime scene this February.
Valiente revolves around the remarkable story of two families, Braganza and
Valiente, who whose lives are intertwined in their search for truth and genuine love. Portraying the iconic roles of this historic dramaserye are the new generation of Valiente leads: Kapatid stars JC De Vera, Nadine Samonte, Nina Jose and Oyo Sotto.
JC De Vera will play the role of Gardo Valiente, a young but destitute lad who works for Hacienda Braganza and is a loyal friend to Theo Braganza (Oyo Sotto), a rich and stubborn Braganza heir who has special interests in guns. Maila Braganza (Nadine Samonte), the youngest among the Braganza brood, falls in love with Gardo but her scheming sister Leona Braganza (Nina Jose) will do anything to get in the way of Malia and Gardo’s relationship.
Joining the new generation of Valiente cast are the most-respected and highly
acclaimed actors in the industry: Gina Alajar, Jaclyn Jose, Mark Gil, and the original Valiente himself, Michael De Mesa (who is already US-based but has returned to the country specifically to be part of the much-anticipated Valiente comeback).
Watch the biggest and the grandest remake of Valiente, airing soon on TV5 primetime this February.
Piolo Pascual is such a hunk. And so is Carlos Agassi. Both shirtless? (PICS)
No one can deny that Piolo Pascual is sexy. Carlos Agassi is also sexy. Both of them do take care of their physique well and I must admit, I have wished that the rumors about Piolo Pascual being gay would be true. Carlos Agassi did admit that he had a sexual relationship with a gay man while in his teens which lasted for a year.
These photos have been around since last December and I just wonder how Piolo can pose shirtless with another guy knowing all the rumors about him swirling around. Doesn’t that give more assumptions from the public’s point of view?
I remember a neighbor I had whose body was so perfect. He would walk his dog around the neighborhood and he would be shirtless. My female neighbor would always call me when he was walking his dog and scream, “Chuva!! Look out your window!”. What straight guy would do that?
I became very good friends with the guy and he’s really a nice guy. I did have a thought in my mind that he could be gay and that his”brother” who lives with him was really not his brother. I never had a chance to find out because they moved out.
If you think these photos are bad, take a look at the pic after the jump:
Painful but true – - Philippine’s New Tourism Slogan “More Fun in the Philippines” gets bashed continuously. .
When controversies about the previous Philippine tourism slogan of “Pilipinas Kay Ganda” hit the web about being a copycat, rip-off artists and the like… we all had to admit our fault. Yes, it really did look like a blatant copy of the Polish tourism logo. You would think, we would learn from it. But we didn’t.
Millions of pesos are allocated to the creation, design and research for a new tourism slogan. Yet, the only thing we can come up with is a copy of someone else’s? This time, it looks like a rip-off from “It’s more fun in Switzerland!” used in the 50s. Yup, you heard that right.
So, it was just right for Bisean to bash the hell out of our slogan and logo. Although, I think that with us, adding verbs before the “…….It’s More Fun in the Philippines” is genius. But, let’s say that it’s something we really didn’t come up with - and simply copied from Switzerland - the additional comments became more personal and was not about the slogan and the logos anymore but rather, the people. Here are some of the comments:
It’s not just about ripping off fellow Filipino, using photographs without his permission or at least a notice…
It’s not just about using other countries’ images trying to get away with it…It’s not about millions of tax payer’s money used to reasearch (for what?), campaign, broadcast, print. No, it’s not just about that…… is Filipino culture. “We are better than…”, “Our country is better than….”. Insinuations.Is there a Siti Nurhaliza video in YouTube not bashed by Filipino critters? Is there a Miss Indonesia video in YouTube not bashed by Filipinos online? Is there a Thai tourism video on YouTube without any comments — “In the Philippines we have this and that…”? Are there anything, in any forum or platform, not bashed by Filipinos?It’s more fun in the Philippines “than”….It’s their culture. I hate to admit but this slogan says a lot about them that WOW Philippines in my previous tourism rant.I love the Philippines. Old friends of this blog knows it very well. And this post… is a reflection that nobody want to see.“It’s more fun in the Philippines than YOURS.” It’s their culture. Love it or hate it.
PAINFUL – - – BUT, TRUE.
How sweet!!! Phil Younghusband on Angel Locsin: “Yes, I think she’s the one… Yes!”
Sa ginanap na presscon ng United Football League kaninang tanghali, January 11, sa Society Lounge, Makati, lahat ng kasamahan ni Phil Younghusband ay nagsabing ang crush nila ay si Angel Locsin.
Ito raw ang pinaka-attractive na local celebrity.
Tawanan ang lahat habang isa-isang sumagot ang football players na miyembro ng Azkals.
Confident naman daw si Phil na hindi aagawin sa kanya ng kanyang mga kaibigan ang babaeng sinasabi niyang pinakamalapit sa kanyang puso ngayon.
Ramgen Revilla and Janelle Mahanan Sex Video Scandal Download
It is appalling to me that someone who recently died will be disrespected in a way that Ramgen Revilla has been treated with the release of the alleged “sex video” of him and then girlfriend Janelle Manahan. What is more worrisome is that people have been searching the web for it like you would not believe.
When I look at my blog statistics for searches, many users have been led to my blog with searches like “Ramgen Janelle Sex Video Download Link” or”Link to Download Ramgen Revilla and Janelle Manahan Sex Video” or “Youtube Ramgen Revilla Janelle Manahan Naked”.
If you take notice, many blogs which normally are not on the top 10 of TopBlogs.ph, are now on the top 10 with a surge in traffic and that is because of their headlines featuring a download of the video.
It’s a shame – - but I guess that’s how the world rolls. And no, I don’t have the link and even if I did, out of respect – I will not provide it.
Vice Ganda vs. Ai-Ai delas Alas. The “snubbing” issue raised by many. Who’s telling the truth?
Did any of you see Vice Ganda‘s interview with Boy Abunda on The Buzz last Sunday?
I was still at home sick and I had the show on DVR so I watched it last night. I have always liked Vice Ganda and I believe that he really as a good heart. Boy Abunda’s questions allowed Vice to show his personal side. What was most touching was about Vice’s grandmother Lola Rosita whom the actor/host/performer referred to as “not doing very well” at the time of the interview. (His grandmother passed away on New Year’s Day 2012 – the show was taped days before that).
On the interview, the actor was teary-eyed when spoke the words below:
“Bumulong ako sa kanya, bago ako umalis (abroad) nun. …Ang hiling ko lang ay hintayin mo lang ako kasi may obligasyon pa ako sa ibang tao. Hinintay naman niya ako. Pagdating ko sabi ko sa kanya OK na ako, pwede ka ng umalis. Masyado kasing selfish kung sasabihin ko na huwag ka munang aalis at hindi ko kakayanin eh nakikita ko nahihirapan ang lola ko. Habang nahihirapan siya nauuna akong namamatay sa sakit. Sabi ko, ‘OK na ako Nay, punta ka na sa pupuntahan mo.’ Baka kasi nagwo-worry siya sa akin. Sabi ko kaya ko na ang sarili ko, oras na ito para ituon mo ang atensyon mo sa sarili mo, kung nahihirapan ka anytime you can leave anytime I’m OK. Pero hindi, hindi ko alam kung ano ang pinagkaka-abalahan ng Tagasundo hindi nagpupunta sa bahay namin.”
Vice was also questioned about the “snubbing” issue that happened between him and Ms. Ai-Ai delas Alas. I think that his response was well thought out and delivered properly. He admitted that indeed, Ms. Ai-Ai and Vice are going through something and that is the reason why they didn’t acknowledge each other when they were caught snubbing each other at The Manila Peninsula on Christmas day. When asked about the explosive article written by PhilStar Editor Ricky Lo, he simply responded that we cannot judge people specially if we don’t know exactly what is going on between the people involved. Very true, I must say!
Vice then apologized to his fans and other people who were offended by the report. He also stated that he misses the old days when he wasn’t as famous because when you are catapulted to stardom, you are expected to act in a way that they expect you to act. Any deviation from it results in controversies. When asked which life he would choose if given the chance to choose between his famous persona versus the non-famous Vice? He said he will choose the latter because “back then, life was simpler”.
Wow! I think that’s a very honest response.
I wish both Ai-Ai and Vice can mend their differences and move on…. they’re both highly-talented and I would like to see them both in a movie someday…
Gunshot to the head killed Star Struck hunk Tyron Perez. Suicide suspected, not ruling out foul play just yet.
Tyron Perez , a young and very promising actor was found dead in the backseat inside his car, a Toyota Altis Sedan Thursday night in Valenzuela. He had a gunshot wound to the head, said to be from a .22 caliber firearm. The gun was found right beside him and they are suspecting an apparent suicide but officials are still investigating for foul play.
Perez, 26 was a contestant from the reality talent show StartStruck 1 back in 2003. He landed a role on “Mula sa Puso” and was recently in a very popular drama show “MMK (Maala-ala Mo Kaya)” which aired on December 3rd. He also landed the lead role for a 2006 film, Twilight Dancers.
Police said that a friend of Perez, Alvin Salazar had mentioned to his wife earlier that day that he may be committing suicide but nothing out of the ordinary was observed from the actor’s demeanor during his last few days. The actor’s apparent suicide may have been related to gambling debts according to Salazar. They said that Perez was even forced to sell his wife’s car to pay off gambling debts.
His friends and batchmates from the reality talent show like Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Yasmien Kurdi, Cristine Reyes, Dion Ignacio, Nadine Samonte and Rainer Castillo were shocked when they heard the news of his passing.
Another StarStruck discovery, Marky Cielo died in December of 2008. He is also the second actor with the family name of Perez who passed away this year, with AJ Perez‘s passing involving a car crash.
A photo of the actor lying in state appeared online Friday morning as shown below:
RIP Star Struck Alum Tyron Perez Found Dead in an abandoned car
Social micronetworking site Twitter was buzzing about an hour ago when @mjfelipe announced that an alumnus from reality show StarStruck, Tyron Perez was found dead in an abandoned car in Valenzuela. Reports though unconfirmed, say that it is an apparent suicide.
The model actor took a lead role in the film Twilight Dancers back in 2006. He also had roles in several television shows including “Maala-ala Mo Kaya”, “Mula sa Puso” and many others since 2003.
Farewell and Rest in Peace Tyron.
