republikang pinoy: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Friday, December 30, 2011

'Segunda Mano:' Of cursed ghostly items, coincidences, and 'watery' spirits

MANILA, Philippines — As proven in earlier hits such as “Ouija,” “Feng Shui,” and “Sukob,” Pinoy horror movies usually work when they bank on stories close to the audience’s hearts – such as old practices and beliefs gone unearthly wrong, and local urban legends.

Caloocan court dumps complaint vs GMA-7, Mike Enriquez over 'Imbestigador' episodes

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines – The Caloocan City Regional Trial Court Branch 126 has junked a civil complaint filed by a certain Ronald Virola against GMA Network and one of its anchors, Mike Enriquez, over two episodes aired on “Imbestigador” nine years ago.

Actor Tyrone Perez found dead inside car

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Former "StarStruck" Batch 1 Avenger Tyrone Perez was found dead Thursday inside a vehicle parked on the NLEX service road in Ugong, Valenzuela City.

'Asiong Salonga' wins Manila film fest’s Best Picture

source: sunstar.com.ph

MANILA -- The only action flick in the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) "Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story" wins Best Festival Picture.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Oyo, Kristine welcome their baby girl

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines – Kristine Hermosa and Oyo Boy Sotto’s “answered prayer” finally came on Dec. 26, as the former gave birth to a bouncing baby girl at 11:49 p.m.

Man jailed after being caught recording 'Panday 2' inside theater

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – A man identified as James Ong was nabbed by authorities Tuesday for videotaping the Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “Panday 2,” inside a mall in Makati City.

Valerie's tweet about PNoy makes it to the NY Times

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Valerie Concepcion’s controversial tweet about a party in Malacanang on the night after Sendong hit Cagayan de Oro City was cited in a New York Times article published Dec. 27.

Pauleen Luna on rumored relationship with Vic Sotto

source: gmanetwork.com

Nagsalita na ang young actress at television host na si Pauleen Luna tungkol sa napabalitang romantikong relasyon nila ng kanyang kapwa Eat Bulaga host na si Vic Sotto.

Weather: Expect rain on New Year's Day

source: gmanetwork.com

Cloudy skies and rainy weather are expected to temper celebrations over parts of the country on the first day of 2012, state weather forecasters said on Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

'Asiong Salonga' brings action back… well, almost

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines — Controversies aside, “Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga” has its merits especially the attempt to bring back the glory days of action movies.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

A benefit concert for Sendong victims at the Rockwell Tent

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines — Some of the country’s top artists and musicians have come together for a special fund-raising concert for the victims of typhoon Sendong. The show is set on Dec. 26 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City.

Eugene picks 'Shake 13' among 3 entries

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines — Eugene Domingo will prioritize “Shake Rattle & Roll 13” over other Metro Manila Manila Film Festival entries (“My Househusband” and “Enteng ng Ina Mo”) she co-stars in.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Sen Bong Revilla, boto kay Kris Bernal; Ramon Sr., mabuti na raw ang kalusugan

source: gmanetwork.com/

Sa gitna ng trahedya kaugnay sa pagpatay kay Ramgen Revilla, ang kalusugan ng 84-anyos na si dating Sen Ramon Revilla Sr., ang inaalala rin ng pamilya.

Pacquiao agrees to smaller purse

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines — The ball is now in Floyd Mayweather’s court.

KC leaves Star Magic; Vicki's advice to Jinkee

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines — How true are rumors that KC Concepcion and Mark Bautista are at odds with each other? We heard that KC allegedly received unpleasant text messages from Mark over something.

Storm slams Mindanao; 436 dead

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands face a bleak Christmas as flash floods

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Hindi kailangan ang malaking boobs at butt para maging sexy, ayon kay Sam Pinto

source: gmanetwork.com

Muling babandera ang kaseksihan ng Kapuso star na si Sam Pinto bilang cover ng isang men’s magazine this December.

PAGASA: Potential cyclone intensifies, but weather seen to improve Monday

source: gmanetwork.com

A potential cyclone off Palawan intensified into an active low-pressure area (ALPA) early Sunday, even as state weather forecasters said the weather in parts of the country, including Metro Manila, may improve starting Monday.

Kings, TNT face off Sunday

source: mb.com.ph/

Games Sunday (Smart-Araneta Coliseum)

4:15 p.m. — Rain or Shine vs Alaska
6:30 p.m. — Ginebra vs Talk ’N Text

Sarah not highest paid artist of 'ASAP Rocks'

source: mb.com.ph/

MANILA Philippines – Pop star Sarah Geronimo belied allegations that she is the highest paid artist of ABS-CBN Sunday noontime variety show, “ASAP Rocks.”