Monday, May 30, 2011

Sarah, Charice to record together

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines Sarah and Charice to record together

Rising director bets on Erich

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines- Director Richard Somes of award-winning film “Yanggaw” is giving actress Erich Gonzales five years to blossom into one of the country’s most important actors.

Gilas whip Dragons to grab solo lead in Group A of FIBA Champions Cup

source: gma


Pilipinas-Smart Gilas, a well-traveled team that competed in several major Asian tournaments, has scouted almost every team competing in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.

Magnitude-5 quake hits Antique, aftershocks expected

source: gma


A magnitude-5 quake rattled Antique province late Sunday afternoon, even as state seismologists warned of possible aftershocks.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Nuffnang and Hapee Special Screening

Nuffnang and Hapee Fusion

THE TWO FIRST CLASS IN THE PHILIPPINES COMBINE..... TO GIVE PEOPLE SOME HAPEENESS..

Saturday, May 28, 2011

La Salle Green Hills to try e-tablets instead of books

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines - This coming school year, La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong City will issue 500 electronic tablets (e-tablets) to selected students to lessen their burden in carrying books.

Philippine flag symbolizes freedom, unity

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines — Two weeks before our country celebrates its independence, Filipinos once again commemorate the events that led to our long-sought freedom 113 years ago beginning with the hoisting of our national flag.

Pinay crowned Miss World Canada

source: abs-cbn


MANILA, Philippines - A former housemate of ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2" was crowned as Miss World Canada 2011 in a pageant held in Richmond, British Columbia last May 19.

Manila smoking ban in public places begins Monday

source: gmanews


Smokers, beware: Starting this Monday, puffing away inside public transport, terminals, and other public places can result in uniformed personnel accosting you and imposing a fine.

MMDA names 50 billboard violators in Metro Manila

source: gmanews


The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has posted online an initial list of at least 50 “billboard violators" in southern Metro Manila.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Angelu de Leon accepts the fact that she is now a 'senior star'

source: gmanews


Obvious naman sa aura at kung paano magsalita ang aktres na si Angelu de Leon kung gaano siya kakuntento at kasaya ngayon sa buhay niya bilang maybahay at ina ng dalawa niyang anak.

Ex-PBB housemate crowned Miss World Canada

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines - A former housemate of ABS-CBN's "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2" was crowned as Miss World Canada 2011 in a pageant held in Richmond, British Columbia last May 19.

Matt Evans in good condition after QC car accident

source: abs-cbn


MANILA, Philippines – Young actor Matt Evans emerged unscathed after figuring in a vehicular accident in Project 4, Quezon City on Friday morning.

Rhian Ramos gets busy after controversial split with Mo Twister

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – Weeks after her very public supposed split with radio and TV host Mo Twister, Rhian Ramos is back to the grind, diving headlong into her latest project, the horror-comedy “Spooky Nights.”

'Chiz' figures in car accident

source: abs-cbn


MANILA, Philippines - Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero figured in vehicular accident in Quezon City on Thursday night.

Mass held for AJ Perez's 40th day

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines – A mass was held on Thursday in commemoration of the 40th day since actor AJ Perez’s death.

AJ's GF finds new love?

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines - Has Steph Ayson, girlfriend of the late young actor AJ Perez , already found a new love?

Melissa: No third party in break-up with Jake

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines - Actress Melissa Ricks said there is no third party involved in her break-up with actor Jake Cuenca.

DOLE schedules more job fairs for 2011

source: gmanews


The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has scheduled more job fairs throughout the country for the rest of 2011 to meet its target of posting one million job vacancies this year.

Deep-voiced Scotty McCreery wins 'American Idol'

source: gma


LOS ANGELES — Deep-voiced country singer Scotty McCreery won the tenth season of "American Idol" on Wednesday, defeating rival Lauren Alaina who had been dubbed the front-runner by the show's judges heading into the night.

Cebu Pacific cancels 8 more flights due to ‘Chedeng’

source: gmanews


Air carrier Cebu Pacific on Thursday canceled at least eight more domestic flights with destinations to areas affected by typhoon "Chedeng" (Songda).

Presidential website promotes Flag Day the wrong way

source: gmanews


Malacañang's effort to promote National Flag Day this Saturday was not off to a good start, at least on the Internet.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Charice criticized for gaining weight

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines - When international singing sensation Charice performed an original song on the season finale of "Glee" on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), Twitterverse was abuzz not just about her powerful performance, but also about her weight.

Zucchini: So easy to love

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines -- Filipinos are taking too long to embrace the zucchini, one of the most popular summer vegetables in the United States, the Middle East, and Africa.

Style fever hits Metro Manila

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines -- Metro Manila is fast becoming the region’s fashion capital, what with the numerous “style events” happening during the past week.

Operation of LRT stations suspended

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines — The operation of six stations of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line 1 will be temporarily suspended this weekend to give way to the integration and fine-tuning of the rail system’s signaling system that monitors train movements to prevent accidental collision and overspeeding.

Jinkee Pacquiao excited over Manny's possible guest appearance on 'Glee'

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee, looks forward to the possibility of her husband making a guest appearance on "Glee.”

Actors' alleged nude photos leaked

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – A nude photo of a person alleged to be showbiz newbie Mikael Daez had been made public Monday by a blogsite.

Miriam plans inviting the Pacquiaos to her renewal of vows

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – In an effort to probably smoke the peace pipe with Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao, at whom she lashed out following his opposition to the controversial RH Bill, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has expressed her plan to invite the Pacquiaos to her renewal of marriage vows in June.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Lady Gaga finally hatches 'Born This Way'

source: gmanews


NEW YORK - She once performed in New York's small bars searching for followers, but pop's reigning queen Lady Gaga will likely score a huge audience when her second full-length studio album is officially released next week.

Sotto to expose backers of RH bill

source: gmanews.tv


Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said he will soon expose the identities of those who are really lobbying for the passage of the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) bill, which he opposes.

Carjack-slay suspect back in govt custody after ‘escape’

source: gmanews


An accused in the killing of car dealer Venson Evangelista who reportedly escaped from his custodians has already turned himself in to authorities, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Wednesday.

Bunny Calica, ikinukumpara kay Shalani Soledad

source: abs-cbnnews


Sa kabila ng paulit-ulit na pakiusap ni President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III na huwag nang halungkatin ang kanyang buhay pag-ibig, mismong si PNoy ay nagpahaging ngayon patungkol sa kanyang love life sa kanyang speech sa Laguna de Bay.

James Younghusband also has an 'angel'

source: abs-cbnnews


MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-British football player James Younghusband has introduced to the public his girlfriend, Fiona Faulkner.

Phivolcs: 38 quakes recorded at Mayon in last 24 hours

source: gmanews


At least 38 volcanic quakes highlighted a marked increase in seismic activity at Mayon Volcano in Albay in the last 24 hours, state volcanologists said Wednesday.

Sony's online woes continue, mobile phone site hacked

source: gmanews


Sony's online woes continued, with an e-commerce site of its Sony Ericsson mobile phone division being the latest victim of hackers.

Mickey Ablan on storming Iwa Moto’s house: ‘Out of love’

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – Although he got violent when he visited the house of his ex-girlfriend Iwa Moto last May 22, Mickey Ablan admitted he only wanted to see her out of love and longing.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

“What makes a smartphone a genius phone?


Manny Pacquiao game for 'Glee'

source: manila bulletin


MANILA, Philippines – Boxing superstar and Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao is willing to flex his vocal chops and appear in the hit US musical series “Glee.”

11 hurt in another Commonwealth Avenue road accident

source: gmanews


At least 11 people were injured after an FB-type van and a passenger jeep collided along the notorious "killer highway" in Quezon City before dawn Tuesday.

'Chedeng' intensifies; 4 areas under Signal No. 1 (video inside)

source: gmanews


At least four areas in the Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas were placed under Storm Signal No. 1 as Tropical Storm Chedeng (Songda) intensified early Tuesday.

IBM passess Microsoft 's market cap after 15 years



source: gmanews

SEATTLE
- International Business Machines edged past old rival Microsoft Corp in market value for the first time since April 1996, marking the latest twist in the fluctuating fortunes of two of the world's most storied technology companies.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Loren on Leviste controversy: Law should apply to everyone

source: gmanews


Inmates should be punished for breaking the law when they go out of jail without permission.

Pacquiao’s Daughters Conquer Fashion Runway

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao’s daughters Princess and Queenie got a taste of being under the spotlight for a change when they top-billed the SM Kids Fashion show during Philippine Fashion Week.

Iza Calzado calls for regulated working hours in TV industry

source: mb.com.ph


Just a thought: Money is a good servant but a bad master. – Francis Bacon

MANILA, Philippines- Longest taping: We hope Iza Calzado’s bosses at GMA Network wouldn’t react violently to the actress’ observation that taping hours on TV should be regulated to protect the health – and sanity – of cast and crew.

Mickey Ablan alleged to have raised hell at Iwa's house

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines – Things apparently remain sour between Iwa Moto and her ex-boyfriend Mickey Ablan with allegations that he stormed the actress’ house on May 22.

4 hurt in Maguindanao ambush — military

source: gmanews


KIDAPAWAN CITY – Four people were wounded Sunday when their vehicle was fired at by some unidentified men along the highway in Datu Unsay town in Maguindanao province, a military official said.

Phivolcs: Magnitude-5.7 quake hits Occ Mindoro

source: gmanews


A magnitude 5.7 quake hit the Mindoro area in Southern Luzon shortly after midnight Sunday, with the quake being felt in Metro Manila and Central Luzon.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Mindanao peace, other issues to top PHL-UK meet in Manila

source: gmanews


The Mindanao peace process and various issues on bilateral relations will highlight the second Philippines-United Kingdom High Level Meeting in Manila on May 23.

Storm ‘Songda’ intensifies further, closes in on PHL

source: gmanews


The tropical storm threatening the Philippines intensified further as it continued to move toward Philippine territory Sunday afternoon.