What's The Latest Pinoy Movie?

I got an e-mail asking What's The Latest Pinoy Movie That is Still Showing? After that I googled a bit then found out these list. I don't know whether this will be available thru direct television.

Ang Manghuhula
Cast: Eula Valdez
Genre: Suspense, Thriller

Kimmy Dora (Kambal sa Kiyeme)
Cast: Eugene Domingo
Genre: Comedy, Romance

Tarot
Cast: Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Roxanne Guinoo
Genre: Horror, Suspense

And I Love You So
Cast: Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Derek Ramsay
Genre: Drama, Romance

Bente
Cast: Jinggoy Estrada, Richard Gomez, Iza Calzado, Emilio Garcia, Snooky Serna
Genre: Drama

Big Night
Cast: Jordan Herrera, Jaycee Parker
Genre: Drama, Sexy

Jay
Cast: Baron Geisler, Coco Martin
Genre: Drama, Romance

Well, watching these movies is really a great time to spend your leisure time. Another example of entertainment that everyone can afford is watching TV, but there is a cheaper way to have more movies right at your own home and this is what the directv service is all about. Your family will love to stay in your home instead of going out to find great entertainments.

I think it would not cost you much because there are direct TV deals that you can definitely afford. You can choose from the direct television Packages that you can afford. It is like having a cinema at your own home 24/7.

Dayana Mendoza Photos - Miss Universe 2008 Winner

Here are photos of Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008! Dayana Mendoza Miss Universo will name her successor on August 23 from Atlantis, Paradise Island.

This week the lineup of celebrities set to perform at Miss Universe 2009 was announced. The long list includes rapper Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. The oh-so boring Billy Bushand & the adorable Claudia Jordan of “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Deal or No Deal” will co-host.

Catch the broadcast that night via NBC & Telemundo! In the Philippines, ABS-CBN the #1 TV network, will broadcast the said event live as it happens. Philippines' bet is Pamela Bianca Manalo

Dancing Inmates - Michael Jackson Tribute Part 2

The 1,500 dancing Filipino inmates who's famous for the Thriller video which got a whopping 31,000,974 views as of the moment, released another video but this time they performed another Michael Jackson hit song "Dangerous"

Their "Michael Jackson" video tribute which they released few hours after MJ's death is currently on the 3.7 million views but can't be viewed as of the moment because it was blocked or removed due to copyright issues.

Anyway here's the said YouTube video that is also posted on Perez Hilton blog & currently the 'most e-mailed blog post' as of the moment.

Watch Sona 2009 Of PGMA - Live Free Streaming

Watch Sona 2009 Of PGMA - Live Free Streaming (State of the Nation Address) I guess a lot would like to watch the SONA 2009 live on the internet. I hope the media would do a live streaming just like the Senate probes live streaming before.

I will definitely embed the video stream here so many of our fellow countrymen in and outside of the Philippines can watch the State of the Nation Address Sona 2009 live on the internet, If I found one . I think this is the last SONA of PGMA right?

The Live coverage would be on TV (GMA & ABS-CBN) at around 3:45pm, Manila time (or GMT+8). I suppose the next best thing to have apart from live streaming is live audio broadcast, what do you think? Anyway the full text of SONA 2009 (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) will follow after.

2009 Cinemalaya Winners

The awarding ceremonies of Cinemalaya Cinco, hosted by Ricky Davao & Eugene Domingo took take place on July 26, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.Here is the complete list of Cinemalaya 2009 winners:

Best Film:
Last Supper No. 3

Special Jury Award:
Colorum and Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe (tie)

NETPAC Award:
Baseco Bakal Boys

National Council for Children's Television Award:
Dinig Sana Kita

Audience Choice (Full Length):
Dinig Sana Kita

Best Director:
GB Sampedro (Astig)

Best Actress:
Ina Feleo (Sanglaan)

Best Actor:
Lou Veloso (Colorum)

Best Supporting Actress:
Tessie Tomas (Sanglaan)

Best Supporting Actor:
Arnold Reyes (Astig)

Best Screenplay:
Nerseri

Best Cinematography:
24K

Best Production Design:
Mangatyanan

Best Editing:
Astig

Best Musical Score:
Dinig Sana Kita

Best Sound Recording: Astig

Best Short Film: Bonsai

Special Jury Award: Blogog

Audience Choice (Shorts): Tatang

Best Director (Shorts): Dexter B. Cayanes (Musa)

Best Screenplay (Shorts): Behind Closed Doors

Full Text of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's 2009 SONA

PGMA will deliver her 2009 State of the Nation Address (SONA) this day ( July 27, 2009), I'm sure Pinoys, especially students, to look for PGMA's 2009 SONA Full Text, because I did the same thing last year. I will be posting the President's SONA Full Text as soon as it available by www.gov.ph.

I don't know if there's a site to watch SONA Live as of now, I don't have any idea about PGMA 2009 SONA Live Webcast or free streaming, but I'm pretty sure that it will be available in YouTube.com.

Cory Aquino Died

A text message that former President Corazon Aquino of the 'People Power' fame had died was circulating this day, but people close to the ex-president quickly denied the rumor.

One of Cory Aquino’s daughters, a family friend & a staff member of her son Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III confirmed that the former Philippine president was still alive.

SONA 2009 - PGMA (President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo)

On July 27, 2009, President Of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will deliver it's last (We hope!) State of the Nation's Address or SONA 2009. Probably her SONA will goes like this:

"My fellow Filipinos,... I am a failure. I promised a lot in last year's State of the Nation Address that went totally to Malacañang's overpriced trashcans. I thought letting the Peso value go boosting up in such a short span of time would be the pinnacle of my rotting career as your president. But alas, due to lust for money, my skills and wit as an economist, once my only weapon against my fellow presidential candidates FPJ and Erap, has waned like the "bankang papel" parody that never made it to box office. Even my trusted advisers admit to this. It's a good thing, though, that there are only a few economists in this country- this horrible miscalculation had never made it to newspaper headlines. Good thing Congress is no haven for economists, either, so it may not be necessary to explain it here now. Continuation..

Fil-Am Thia Megia on America’s Got Talent 2009

14-year-old (now on her 8th Grade) Filipino-American Thia Megia is now one of the fan favorite of the hit reality TV show “America’s Got Talent” 2009 (Season 4 ).

During the show’s Chicago audition, Thia Megia got 3 “yes” from judges David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osborne & Piers Morgan with her rendition of the song “I Am Changing” originally sung by Jennifer Holliday.

Thia Megia is also a finalist in the 2008 Miss Teen Filipina. Will she follow Charice's footstep?

First Miss Universe Is From The Philippines

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'first man landing on the moon' today, we also celebrate the first ever Miss Universe, Ms. Gloria Diaz from the Philippines, she won the same year Apollo 11 landed on the moon.

Her question is: If the man on the moon should come down to Earth and visit your hometown, what would you do to entertain him? And the rest is history. Miss Finland finish first runner-up, followed by Miss Australia Joanne Barrett, second runner-up; Miss Israel Chava Levy, 3rd runner-up; & Miss Japan Kikuyo Ohsuka, 4th runner-up.

Upuan - Gloc--9 Featuring Zelle

Upuan is the newest song from Gloc-9, the Best Rap Artist at the Philippine Hip-Hop Music Awards for 3 consecutive years. This song is the current #18 at the Myx Hit Chart.

Other song in Gloc-9's album Matrikula released by Sony BMG:
1. Intro ni Mike Swift 2. Lipat Mo 3. Martilyo Feat. Letter Day Story 4. Papel (Interlude) 5. Tinta 6. Balita Feat. Gabby Alipe of Urbandub 7. Upuan Feat. Jeazel of Zelle 8. Bituwin Feat. Allan Mitchel 9. Biyahe ni Syke (Interlude) 10. Bayad Ko Feat. Noel Cabangon 11. Bahala Na Feat. Moymoy Palaboy, Sisa of Crazy As Pinay and Biboy of Queso 12. The Bobo Song Feat. Loonie of Stick Figgas 13. Pasakalye ng Pangarap (Interlude) 14. Pangarap Feat. Raymund Marasigan 15. Kaibigan Ko Feat. The Hardware Syndrome With Itoy and Willie of the Spindicate Posse 16. Tao Feat. Cookie Chua

Check out the lyrics below:

Upuan By Gloc9 feat. Zelle Lyics

Kayo po na nakaupo
Subukan n’yo namang tumayo
At baka matanaw
At baka matanaw ninyo ang tunay na kalagayan ko..

[ Upuan By Gloc9 feat. Zelle Lyics ]

Ganito lamang kasi yan eh..

Tao po
Nandyan po ba kayo sa loob ng
Malaking bahay at malawak na bakuran
Mataas na pader pinapaligiran
At nakapilang mga mamahaling sasakyan
Mga bantay na laging bulong ng bulong
Wala namang kasal pero marami ang nakabarong
Lumakas man ang ulan ay walang butas ang bubong
Mga plato at kutsara na hindi kilala ang tutung
At ang kanin ay sing puti ng gatas na nasa kahon
At kahit na hindi pasko sa lamesa ay may hamon
ang sarap siguro manirahan sa bahay na ganyan
ang sabi pa nila ay dito mo raw matatagpuan
ang taong nagmamay ari ng isang Upuan
Na pag may pagkakataon ay pinagaagawan
Kaya naman
Hindi Nya pinakakawalan
Kung makikita ko lamang sya ay aking sisigawan

[ Upuan By Gloc9 feat. Zelle Lyics ]

Kayo po na nakaupo
Subukan n’yo naman tumayo
At baka matanaw
At baka matanaw ninyo ang tunay na kalgayan ko

[ Upuan By Gloc9 feat. Zelle Lyics ]

Mawalang galang na po
Sa taong nakaupo
Alam n’yo bang pangtakal ng bigas namin ay ‘di puno
Ang ding-ding ng aming bahay ay pinagtagpi tagping yero
Sa gabi’y sa sobrang init ay tumotunaw ng yelo
Hindi kayang bilihin upang ilagay sa inumin
Pinakulong tubig sa lumang takore na uling-uling
Gamit ang panggatong na inanod sa estero
Na nagsisilbing kusina sa umaga ay aking banyo
Ang aking inay na may kayamanang isang kaldero
Na nagagamit lamang kapag ang aking ama ay sumweldo pero
Pero kulang na kulang pa rin
Ulam na tuyo’t asin
Ang sengkwenta pesos sa maghapon ay pagkakasyahin
Di ko alam kung talagang maraming harang o mataas lang ang Bakod o nagbubulagbulagan lamang po kayo ay dahil sa dami ng pera nyo walang doctor na makakapagpalinaw ng mata nyo
kaya.

[ Upuan By Gloc9 feat. Zelle Lyics ]

Wag kang masyadong halata
Bato bato sa langit
Ang matamaan ay wag magalit
Bato bato sa langit
Ang matmaan ay wag masyadong halata
Wag kang masyadong halata….

Nicole Scherzinger - FHM Magazine March 2009

Filipina-Russian-Hawaiian Nicole Scherzinger is on the cover of March 2009 edition of FHM Magazine.

Nicole Scherzinger is best known as the lead singer of the hit girl group Pussycat Dolls, who just released their new single called 'Bottle Pop' featuring rapper Snoop Dog.

2008 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 34th Annual 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival will ran from December 25, 2008 to January 5, 2009. All 8 films included in the competition with be simultaneously shown from December 25, 2008.

Iskul Bukol: 20 Years After
After 4 installments of the old TV series of Vic's Okay Ka Fairy Ko, magpapahinga na muna si Enteng Kabisote to give way to the Escalera and the Ungasis based on the sitcom that launched Tito, Vic &, Joey in 1977, ang Iskul Bukol. Tito, Vic, and Joey will reprise their original roles Tito Escalera, Vic Ungasis, and Joey Escalera, respectively.

Desperadas 2
It is a sequel of Desperadas which was starred by Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Iza Calzado, and Marian Rivera. Now, it is starred by the four actresses with Ogie Alcasid.

Shake, Rattle & Roll X
Nieves
Nieves (Marian Rivera) is the town’s famous and lone Engkanto Slayer. When strange and unexplainable attacks began to strike the whole town, Nieves, teams up with her slayer in trainings: Junie (Robert "Buboy" Villar) and Kaysee (Jennica Garcia) to save the townsfolk from extinction.

Class picture
Ten college students spend the weekend at their school to prepare an exhibit in exchange for lifting the suspension of their organization. But instead of getting busied with paper maches, and presentation, they find themselves haunted by the awakened spirit of a demented nun, Sr. Maria Belonia (Jean Garcia), who has put a curse on a class picture of her section in 1898.

Emergency
When an obscure hospital becomes the target of wrathful blood hungry creatures (Mylene Dizon and Wendell Ramos), Jay (JC De Vera) the paramedic and his beloved Dr. Sarah (Roxanne Guinoo) must struggle together with other hospital residents to save their precious lives.

Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat
It's the sequel of Ang Tanging Ina. It is expected to be released in December 2008 under Star Cinema for the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival.. It is the third of 'Direk' Wenn Deremas' "Ina" collection after "Ang Cute ng Ina Mo" with actress Anne Curtis. In 2003, ATI was the highest grossing film in the country until Kris Aquino's "Sukob" surpassed it.

Baler
In 1898, a band of Spanish soldiers heroically defended Baler (which would later be the capital municipality of Aurora in 1951) against Filipino forces for 337 long and grueling days. The battle, now referred to as the Siege of Baler, is the setting of a forbidden love between an Mestizo soldier (Jericho Rosales) and a Filipina lass (Anne Curtis) who lived at the end of the 19th century.

One Night Only
It all happened in one night. Free- spirited and money hungry Jasmine (Katrina Halili) was all set to leave for Hong Kong with her new Chinese lover when her Congressman-benefactor Facundo (Ricky Davao) decided to have his return of investment. Forced to comply with a rather angry lawmaker, Jasmine had no other choice but to give in to the demands of this hot-blooded sponsor lest she be exposed for her frivolities.

Magkaibigan
This is the story of two best friends, one of whom is stricken with cancer. It is based loosely on the friendship of Jinggoy Estrada and Rudy Fernandez, who died of periampullary cancer earlier this year. This movie produced by Maverick Films also stars Maricel Laxa and Dawn Zulueta as the wives of the two best friends.

Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia
directed by Robert Quilao, is the Philippines’ first all-digital full-length animated feature film, advertised as "tradigital", a mix of traditional animation with 3D animation. It is due for release in December 25, 2008.The story revolves around Bubuy who has to save his grandparents who were abducted and brought to the strange land called Elementalia, which is home to a host of strange creatures from Philippine mythology.

"Philippine All Stars" Wins 2008 World HipHop Championship

Filipino pride "Philippine All Stars" gave Pinoys another reason to be proud of when the group bring home the title in the 2008 World Hip-Hop Championship at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

More than 1500 dancers from 25 countries participated in that spectacular event. They always been compared to Jabbawockeez of America's Best Dance Crew but I heard there's Pinoy in that group too, sweet! Dance-off please?


This is their winning vid:


I dunno, but I think they dance better here:

Joey De Leon Resigns From Manila Bulletin

Actually I don't like to react on this one, pero ang OA naman ni Joey De Leon eh. He's #1 when it comes to 'parinigan' pero kapag may pumatol sa kanya. Resign naman siya kaagad, kahit sinabi na ng taga Manila Bulletin na iba ang editorial board nila sa Balita na tabloid. Isa pa tabloid yun, why patol? buti kung one of the top tabloid yan dito sa Pinas.

What's funny is, she said "galit ako sa sinungaling at mandaraya" in front of Lolit Solis na certified na sinungaling, inamin na niya sa korte yan. He also added "‘Eto ngayon ang hamon ko pati na sa GMA; Kapag inimbita nyo pa uli yang taong yan magre-resign ako sa lahat ng shows ko sa GMA." plus "OK lang ako na bumalik kapag wala na yung taong yan (Dindo Balares)", ang yabang naman niya what kind of principle is that, Blackmail?

I search for his age sa Wikipedia, going 62 na pala si Joey. Grow up, please? Or promo lang to sa upcoming show niya: Lalola at Jungle TV. Naalala ko tuloy 'tong pag-iyak niya the last time:

I don't think lahat ng Kapuso is in his side ......


Inilabas na ni Joey de Leon ang lahat ng galit sa isang entertainment editor ng isang pahayagang tabloid na nagsulat na flop ang show ng Eat Bulaga! sa US kamakailan na naging dahilan ng pagre-resign nya bilang columnist ng Manila Bulletin.

Sa Star Talk nitong Sabado, sinabi ni Joey na handa siyang magsulat muli sa Bulletin kung aalisin si Dindo Balares, editor ng tabloid na Balita, na nagsulat ng artikulo na ikinagalit ng itinuturing na “entertainment guru."

“Mapapatawad ko lahat yun kahit na sabihing pangit ang show nyo for 29 years, sukang-suka ako sa Eat Bulaga!, OK lang yun personal na opinion nyo ‘yan. Nangyayari pa ‘yan. Pero sa isang event na tapos na, at binaligtad mo… nagsinungaling... galit ako sa mga sinungaling," ayon kay Joey.

Dagdag niya: “Dalawa lang naman ang kinagagalitan ko dito. Sinungaling at mga mandaraya."

“Parang sinabi mo na Pacquiao tinalo si Morales, (tapos) parang sinabi na Morales tinalo si Pacquiao. Hindi maganda, kasinungalingan na kaya medyo hindi ko yata mapapalampas ‘to," paliwanag ni Joey sa dahilan ng kanyang pag-alis sa Bulletin.

Una rito, lumabas noong July 29 sa entertainment page ng Balita ang artikulong isinulat ni Balares na, “usap-usapan umano sa mga umpukan sa showbiz ang pagiging flop ng Eat Bulaga! sa US."

Ang naturang show ng Eat Bulaga! na tinawag na “Grand Fiesta" ay ipinalabas na sa GMA 7 nitong Sabado.

Idinagdag na artikulo na ang, “usap-usapan ay nagsimula raw sa Internet. Hindi raw kataka-taka kung hindi napuno ang LA Sport Arena dahil wala pa umanong matatag na kapit ang GMA sa US at kulang ito sa “emotional investment."

Bagaman magkaiba ang editorial board ng Bulletin at Balita, nagdesisyon pa rin si Joey na magbitiw bilang columnist ng pahayagan. “Hindi ko matiis talaga na kahit kapatid lang na publication may kasamang sinungaling," pagdiin ng host-comedian.

Nagpasalamat din si Joey sa mga opisyal ng pahayagan at nilinaw na wala siyang hinanakit sa kanila maliban kay Dindo - na hindi mabanggit ni Joey ang pangalan.

“May isang linya kasi dun na hindi ko mapapalampas," patungkol ni Joey sa artikulo ni Dindo. “Ito talaga ang buwisit e," aniya sabay basa sa tinutukoy bahagi ng artikulo: “Sa katunayan, nakausap ko ang isang GMA executive at kinumpirma ang pagka-flop ng Eat Bulaga!"

Dito na naglabas ng hamon si Joey kay Dindo.

“Eto ang hamon ko para mabilis lang. Pare o mare …‘di ko alam kung ano ang katauhan mo… hinahamon kita, bibigyan kita ng tiket sa eroplano papuntang Amerika first class o business class sagot ko for two para kasama mo yun jowa mo, isang linggong stay sa kahit anong hotel sa Amerika, with pocket money na $5,000. Sabihin mo lang sa akin kung sino yun GMA executive," ayon kay Joey.

Ito umano ang paraan upang malaman ni Joey kung talagang close si Dindo sa hindi tinukoy na GMA executive at makumpirma nito kung totoo na may ganoon pahayag laban sa Eat Bulaga!

“Gusto mo may mas matinding hamon pa ‘ko sa’yo," habol ni Joey. “ Dahil kahapon may nagkumpirma sa akin na umaatend ka sa mga presscon dito sa GMA. ‘Eto ngayon ang hamon ko pati na sa GMA; Kapag inimbita nyo pa uli yang taong yan magre-resign ako sa lahat ng shows ko sa GMA."

Bukod sa Eat Bulaga at Star Talk, napapanood si Joey sa “Nuts Entertainment at Takeshi Castle.

“OK sinasabi ko lang ganoon katindi ang galit ko sa’yo. Dun na lang sa linyang yun," patungkol ni Joey kay Dindo.

Ngunit hindi umano niya tatanggapin kung ang ibibigay na pangalan ni Dindo na executive ay nagbitiw na sa GMA.

“Ganon lang kasimple, magkaalam alam na tayo kung sino matapang," hamon pa ni Joey. “Bakit hindi yun hindi maipalabas ang hindi mo isulat?

from: www.gmanews.tv

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's SONA 2008

"My fellow Filipinos,... I am a failure. I promised a lot in last year's State of the Nation Address that went totally to Malacañang's overpriced trashcans. I thought letting the Peso value go boosting up in such a short span of time would be the pinnacle of my rotting career as your president. But alas, due to lust for money, my skills and wit as an economist, once my only weapon against my fellow presidential candidates FPJ and Erap, has waned like the "bankang papel" parody that never made it to box office. Even my trusted advisers admit to this. It's a good thing, though, that there are only a few economists in this country- this horrible miscalculation had never made it to newspaper headlines. Good thing Congress is no haven for economists, either, so it may not be necessary to explain it here now.

Indeed, I am a failure, but it is true that it does not worry me just as how it seems it does not worry much of this country. There will be some who would complain, raise their voice, but would act not that much to go against the waves. Such is the nature of the Filipino- much to the benefit of those in control, of course.

What is the state of our nation? To put it in layman's terms- The Philippines today is like a patient diagnosed with the last stages of cancer and resulting complications and now is spending it's last days in a poor provincial hospital. I, the doctor, would say she has a 50/50 chance for survival, but the machines that operate most of her internals are just ways to cheat death. I promise those concerned, though, that there is still hope. "May pag-asa pa." People are witness to a big economic crisis today, though I gladly report that most of our kababayan still believe that we are in control, just as how much they believe those tax-funded TV and printed ads saying the government is doing a great job these days. The supply of rice will never go up as real estate magnates have already ruled over agricultural lands. The prices of gasoline will never cease to go up as we cannot anymore control it- though we actually can by careful re-evaluation and forced manipulation of tax policies and deregulation to benefit the masses- only that we won't as we fear the oil cartel people would cancel support on 2010. It would be like signing our own resignation, to which my husband, Mr. Arroyo, and the rest of the Macapagal-Arroyo clan would not be so pleased. Same goes to the World Bank.

We could at least tell the big oil companies to temporarily lower the prices temporarily before a big event that will give me good feedback, like... this State of the Nation Address. The people need signs of improvement in these trying times. And they will take a bite at it just like how the cancer patient would clamour for morphine for temporary relief.

My government will continue to be PRO-POOR (applause from the audience)..., though, as this political propaganda had worked since President Aguinaldo learned the term "politics". We learn so much from the cigarette industry- say "Cigarette Smoking is dangerous to your health." but continue selling it anyway. WE ARE PRO-POOR. We sympathize with those below the poverty line, so we give them the basic needs, at the most. We shake hands with them, hug them while brewing in mind a good government TV commercial or printed ad. We can't provide them means to improve their lives- free education, for instance. We can't even put more of the annual budget to education. We don't want more smarter and more intelligent people protesting in the streets or coming up with bright ideas that would threaten corruption as our way of life. How could we promise a bright future without the need for clarification (or making it possible, even) it if we do so? The internet and the texting industry had already done it's damage- the poor isn't happy with a simple "poso" on a street corner anymore- in the more developed areas like Manila's slums, though my advisers say it's still a big hit in the far provinces.

Today, I promise a bright future. I will not provide any more details than that as doing so, like last year, would be put against me anyway. The Congress whose minds now roam in the comforts of their haciendas seem not to be affected. I have my helicopter outside to bring me back to Malacañang safe and sound, so no need to worry about tomato-stains on my limousine and my hundred thousand dollar blouse. Though hunger and slow death by financial crisis would render each Filipino hate against the country's seat of power, let me assure you that my life is in no clear and present danger. Anyway, like any other day, my office had been saved thanks to the Filipino's unique skill to forget by being overwhelmed by other concerns to divert attention. Sulpicio still rule the sea transport industry amidst it's unpopularity; the Philippines will forever be a center of natural calamities and yearly panic and damage that it causes; and TV networks will never run out of numerous showbiz scandals and Pacquiao exclusives in their sleeves. Only a few notice this trend, and I thank these people who continue to support the government by dominating much of the brains of a great part of the Filipino population.

Mga kababayan, ang inyong lingkod ay mananatili sa pwesto dahil na rin sa inyong kamangmangan. Maraming salamat po."

Annabelle Rama complains about son Richard Gutierrez's "unfair" exposure in Bench Blackout

Annabelle Rama is seriously considering not to renew Richard Gutierrez's contract with Bench.

On the warpath again ang matriarch ng mga Gutierrez na nag-surprise visit sa presscon ng Regal Entertainment and Studio Max's Loving You last Sunday night, July 27, sa Imperial Palace Suites. This time, it's about the Blackout event ng Bench last Friday, July 25, sa Araneta Coliseum.

Nagkakaroon kasi ng comparison ang palakpak na natanggap ng mga prime stars who walked the ramp for the event at tila nadehado si Richard compared to the other stars. Wala kasing preparation or at least a signal na si Richard na ang lalabas kung kaya't hindi agad siya nakilala ng audience, specially with his makeup that darkened his complexion.

Somehow, prepared ang audience sa paglabas nina Sam Milby, Rafael Rosell, and Dingdong Dantes when it was time for them to go on stage. Nag-angat ang mechanical ramp pataas bago lumabas si Sam. Nasa big screen si Rafael na nakahubad at nakatalikod bago siya tumayo, at ipinakita sa likod ng translucent curtain. Nag-slide show naman ang mga posters ni Dingdong bago ito pumasok sa stage. These three actors got the biggest applause kung iku-kumpara sa pagpasok ni Richard na parang nag-last walk lang talaga at may mga babaeng models na sa stage still posing.

Paliwanag ni Annabelle sa PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), "'Eto sinabi na sa akin ni Richard [Gomez] na nag-meeting na sila bago pa lang ang event, dapat huwag lagyan ng makeup ang mga artista para makilala sila. O kaya, lagyan ng pangalan sa screen na si ano na o si ano ang lalabas para handa ang mga tao.

"Hindi nila ginawa," patuloy niya. "Hindi lang ito para sa anak ko, para na rin sa lahat ng mga artista. Sana naglagay sila ng mga names na lumalabas para alam ng tao.

"Tanungan nang tanungan, ‘Sino ‘yan?' sabi ni Dr. [Vicky] Belo, ‘she's pretty.' Si Bubbles Paraiso na pala yung tinatanong niya. Si Nitz [Miralles, PEP contributor] nagtanong pa sa kasamahan niya kung si Richard na ba yun. Nasa malapit na sila ng stage ha, paano pa yung nasa bleacher?"



It was explained to Annabelle na never nagkaroon ng names ng mga naglalabasang artista sa mga naunang biennial event ng Bench.

"Wala na kung wala, pero bakit yung iba, ipinakita muna ang posters bago lumabas?" sabi ni Annabelle. "Hindi naman ito kailangan ng anak ko. Sabi niya nga sa akin na huwag na lang akong magsalita, pero unfair talaga ang ginawa sa kanya.

"Paano mo naman makuku-compare si Richard sa iba? Hindi naman siya naghubad, hindi nagpakita ng briefs? Hindi niya ito kailangan. Pati ba naman kasi ito pag-uusapan pa?" saad ni Annabelle, na ang tinutukoy ay kung sino ang nakatanggap ng mas malakas na palakpak.

Dagdag niya, "Si Richard, pagod na pagod, galing pa sa Greece pero nagpunta ng rehearsal nang walang reklamo at nag-stay siya talaga doon ng apat na oras. Wala naman siyang bayad dito. Wala namang bayad ang mga artista pero ginawa pa rin nila, sana binigyan na lang sila ng konting importansiya, hindi lang si Richard."

It was later learned that Dingdong was given a separate time for rehearsal dahil walang nakakita sa kanya na mag-rehearse. Nang natapos daw ang rehearsal at umuwi na ang lahat, saka naman isinalang si Dingdong.

"Hindi kami humingi ng ganito," ulit ni Annabelle. "Nag-stay si Chard ng apat na oras kahit pagod na siya. Kung may gusto silang i-promote o i-launch, sige walang kaso sa akin. Nagsabi na nga ako na huwag nang isama si Chard sa show, pero pinilit pa rin. Sige, di gawin. Pero sana nga respeto naman na lang sa anak ko.


"Si Richard dapat ang sa Jag. Hinihingi siya noon, dapat siya ang makaka-partner ni Angel [Locsin]. Nagpaalam na ako kay Dougs [Douglas Quijano], pero sabi huwag daw umalis sa Bench kasi dito siya nagsimula. Loyalty na lang daw. Sige stay kami, pero tingnan mo naman ang ginawa sa kanya?"


Along this line, someone asked kung pararampahin niyang muli si Richard sa susunod na event ng Bench, which will happen two years from now.

"Ay hindi na, tatanggalin ko na siya sa Bench!" tahasang sabi ni Annabelle. We have to repeat the question kung, for the record, aalisin na niya si Richard as Bench endorser.



"Baka hintayin ko na lang matapos ang contract. Bukas malalaman ko kung hanggang kailan pa siya," sagot ni Annabelle. At press time ay sinusubukan ng PEP na kunin ang panig ng Bench tungkol sa mga pahayag ni Annabelle.

from: Pep.ph

Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Charlie Green, Visit Manila

10 yr. old Filipino-British crooner and “Britain’s Got Talent” finalist Charlie Green said that he’d love to sing with international young diva Charice.

The young man shared that he finds Charice a great singer and he would be more than willing to perform with her.

“I would love to sing with her and [I will ask her] how is it like singing with Andrea Bocelli,” Charlie said.

Charlie, his mom and dad are all fans of the Italian tenor and they all watched Charice's performance with Bocelli on YouTube, where Charlie also watched the video of Charice performance for the show “Star King” in Korea.


Gifted with a wonderful voice and good looks, the former "Britain's Got Talent" finalist arrived in Manila last Thursday, July 24 at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Charlie was able to return to the Philippines with the help of Mr. Raffy Jison of The Filipino Channel.


“I like the Philippines. No, this is not my first time this is my third time, I like the weather and the people," said Charlie, who is staying in Manila until the 10th of August. He will be very busy with a lot of television guestings, particularly on ABS-CBN.

He just performed Frank Sinatra’s “Summer Wind” at ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Dream Academy Uberture” hosted by international performer Billy Crawford.

On July 26, Saturday he is set to guest in “Wowowee,” “Balitang Europe,” and Saturday entertainment show “E-Live.
He is also the special guest of Pinoy Dream Academy’s Little Dreamers, which was actually conceptualized because of him -- when he joined the BGT.

On the 27th, he will appear on weekly variety show ASAP ‘O8 and Sunday entertainment show “The Buzz.”

Charlie will also be meeting the country’s prime hosts Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda on their morning show “Boy & Kris.”

He will also visit the network’s “Umagang Kay Ganda” and radio stations DZMM and 101.9.

Charlie is also set to make a recording for ABS-CBN’s music outfit Star Records.


One of Charlie's dreams is to do a duet with his idol Michael Bublé.

“I would like to sing with Michael Bublé because Michael Bublé is great in singing, he’s my idol and I would love to sing with Charice if I could one day."

Charlie's tastes aren't limited to Frank Sinatra songs and American standards however: he likes to listen to Queen’s hit “Bohemian Rhapsody.” He also likes songs from the musical "Les Miserables."

His other dream “is to be successful in England and in the Philippines and in the world," adding that he’d like to record songs so people could listen to him everywhere--and he also wants to travel the world to do concerts.

Charlie also said that he’d like to do acting since he did theater plays before--he might even welcome a movie project in the Philippines. “I did a little bit of [acting] but I have to say that I have to practice and I have to speak in Tagalog.”

Charlie’s favorite actors are Tobey Maguire, Daniel Craig and Daniel Radcliffe of "Harry Potter" fame.

The young singer who started singing at the age of two said he really lovse to sing jazz. He's also attending piano class, valet and tap dancing. He is also into sports--his favorites are playing soccer and playing pool.

He also love Filipino foods like sautéed mongo beans and pancit canton.

Charlie who is based in England will be back to school this coming September. He is now in Grade 7 English .

Remembering BGT
Charlie made headlines when he passed the BGT’s audition at Manchester Theatre. He said his entire experience as a finalist of the popular TV talent search was unforgetable.

“Everything really. I like the first audition when all the audience stood up and that was really good; and the semi-finals when I was singing that the audience was clapping; but unfortunately the judges didn’t like it.

“I met Simon Cowell after and they said your brilliant Charie but I didn’t like the song. Yeah I really had good times in "Britain’s Got Talent."

Charlie also denied reports that he didn’t get the chance to win the contest because of racial discrimination. “No it’s not true.”

His father Roger Green even added that Charlie and Filipina mother Cecile Sumargo never experience racial discrimination.

He even said that theym do not regret what happened and there was no nastiness in the competition.

The father said that Charlie was eliminated due to a wrong choice of song.

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

Family Picture of Thomas Bettie, The Famous 'Pregnant Man'

Here's Susan Juliette Beatie, the world's first baby delivered by a transgender man, Born on June 29, 2008 in an Oregon hospital by 'his' Filipino father, Thomas Beatie who is now known to the world as the Pregnant Man, a healthy Susan Juliette weighed 9 pounds and 5 ounces.

After 3 weeks she came to the world, the proud father Thomas Beatie told People magazine that Susan Juliette is an "easygoing and mellow and intelligent" girl.

EXPERIENCE BLACKOUT - The BENCH Denim and Underwear Show

Blackout - BENCH Denim and Underwear Show will happen on July 25, 2008 (8 pm) @ the Araneta Coliseum.

Every single receipt of the corresponding amount of purchase will be entitled to 1 invite/passes.
P 500 = Gen. Admission
P 800 = Upper Box B
P1,500 = Upper Box A (nearest)

*Purchase must include at least 1 Bench Underwear or 1 Bench Overhauled Jeans (except Bench Time items)
*Cash or credit card payment will do.
*Seats like Patron, Lower Box A & B will be reserved for Bench Employees, Sponsors, and/or Media Partners