republikang pinoy: May 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

Sarah, Charice to record together

MANILA, Philippines Sarah and Charice to record together

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.

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.

source: gma

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

Nuffnang and Hapee Special Screening

Nuffnang and Hapee Fusion

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

source: gmanews

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

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.

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.

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.

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.”

source: abs-cbn

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

source: abs-cbnnews

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

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.

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.

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.

source: gmanews

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

source: gmanews

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

source: abs-cbnnews

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

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.

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.

“What makes a smartphone a genius phone?

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.