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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Julia Montes- COSMOPOLITAN Philippines Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!



Julia Montes- COSMOPOLITAN Philippines Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!



The Magic of Kathniel-- Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla- Inside Showbiz Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!




The Magic of Kathniel-- Kathryn Bernardo & Daniel Padilla- Inside Showbiz Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!


Jasmine Curtis- Smith- CHALK Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!




Jasmine Curtis- Smith- CHALK Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!


Georgina Wilson- Women's Health Philippines Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!



Georgina Wilson- Women's Health Philippines Magazine October 2012 Issue Cover!


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Ina Kapatid Anak new trailer released; Premieres October 8! (VIDEO)




Watch the new trailer here:


Young JV's 'DOIN' IT BIG' album now available ft Your Name w/ Myrtle!


Popular R&B singer Young JV is bringing a new sound and unique music styles in his debut album under Star Records aptly titled “Doin’ It Big.”
According to the singer-actor, who also performs in ABS-CBN’s top-rating Sunday musical variety show “ASAP 2012,” his first album in his new recording label is extra-special for him as it presents the listeners everything that he can do as an artist.
“We worked on it for a year and we basically did a lot of styles of music that the youth and young adults will surely appreciate–from hip hop, R&B, acoustic, house, and more. And through it, I was able to shows my different emotions,” said Young JV, who starred in a number of teleseryes and was part of Sarah Geronimo and Gerald Anderson’s blockbuster movie hit “Won’t Last A Day Without You.”
Produced by Star Records and Doin’ It Big Productions, “Doin’ It Big” features 10 tracks including its carrier single-turned-dance-craze ‘Your Name’ which Young JV sang with Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 big winner Myrtle Sarrosa. Also part of the album are his special collaborations ‘Boy Meets Girl’ with Yeng Constantino, ‘Alay’ with Akiko, ‘Rock This Town’ with Laze and Yumi, and ‘Hurts So Bad’ with Karylle. Completing the tracklist are ‘Get Up And Dance,’ ‘Kailan Kaya,’ ‘Tanong,’ ‘Got To Have You,’ and ‘Pinas.’
Young JV’s “Doin’ It Big” album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via www.starrecords.com.ph, and www.mymusicstore.com.ph.
For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Philippines' Cyber Crime Law takes effect today, October 3!




The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 takes effect today, October 3, after the Supreme Court (SC) did not issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) or writ of preliminary injunction on the implementation of assailed provisions of the controversial legislation.


According to well-placed ABS-CBN sources, discussions on the petitions filed against Republic Act No. 10175 and applications for the issuance of a TRO or injunctive writ were instead reset to next Tuesday's en banc session.

Atty. Maria Victoria Gleoresty Sp. Guerra, acting chief of the SC Public Information Office, confirmed this later in the day.

She said in a statement that the petitions "are up for further study."

This, however, does not mean the high court will no longer restrain the implementation of the assailed provisions.

On several occasions, TROs or injunctive writs were issued after several en banc discussions, or after the holding of oral arguments.

Velasco to write ponencia

Seven petitions have been lodged with the high court, so far, against RA No. 10175 by Louis Biraogo, Disini, et al., ALAM party list, Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, Adonis, et al., Rep. Palatino, et al., and Bayan et al.

The petitions have been consolidated and reportedly assigned to Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr. as writer of decision or ponente.

Collectively, the provisions of the law they want declared unconstitutional are the following:

-- Sec. 4 (a)(3), which includes data interference, defined as "the intentional or reckless alteration, damaging, deletion or deterioration of computer data, electronic document, or electronic data message, without right, including the introduction or transmission of viruses," in the list of cybercrime offenses;

-- Sec. 4(b)(3), which lists computer-related identity theft, defined as the intentional acquisition, use, misuse, transfer, possession, alteration or deletion of identifying information belonging to another, as one of computer-related offenses;

-- Sec. 4(c)(4), which criminalizes libel, not only on the internet, but also on "any other similar means which may be devised in the future;"

-- Sec. 5(a)(b), which identifies other offenses punishable under the law, such as: (a) Aiding or Abetting in the Commission of Cybercrime; and (b) Attempt in the Commission of Cybercrime;

-- Sec. 6, which raises by one degree higher the penalties provided for by the Revised Penal Code for all crimes committed through and with the use of information and communications;

-- Sec. 7, which provides that, apart from prosecution under the law, any person charged for the alleged offense covered will not be spared from violations of the Revised Penal Code and other special laws;

-- Sec. 12, which authorizes the real-time collection of traffic data;

-- Sec. 17, which authorizes service providers and law enforcement agencies to "completely destroy the computer data subject of a preservation and examination" order;

-- Sec. 19, which authorizes the DOJ to block access to computer data when such data "is prima facie found to be in violation of the provisions of this Act;" and

-- Sec. 20, which states that those who fail to comply with provisions of Chapter IV (Enforcement and Implementation), specifically orders from law enforcement agencies, shall face imprisonment of prision correctional (6 months and 1 day to 6 years) in its maximum period or a fine of P100,000 or both, for each noncompliance.

RA 10175 was signed into law by President Benigno Aquino on Sept. 12.

10 justices present

Guerra said Tuesday's en banc session had a quorum with 10 justices present.

They are Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. A. Sereno, Senior Justice Antonio T. Carpio and Justices Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr., Teresita J. Leonardo-De Castro, Arturo D. Brion, Martin S. Villarama, Jr., Jose Portugal Perez, Jose Catral Mendoza, Bienvenido L. Reyes, and Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe.

Not present were Justices Diosdado M. Peralta, Lucas P. Bersamin, and Mariano C. Del Castillo who are all official business abroad for the Justice Sector Peer-Assisted Network Community of Practice Meetings for Information Systems Professionals in the Justice Sector and for Public Prosecutors held on September 27-28, 2012 and October 1-2, 2012, respectively in the Republic of Croatia.

Justice Abad, meanwhile is on personal leave.

-Article courtesy: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/10/02/12/anti-cybercrime-law-takes-effect

Xian, Kim, Maja, & Enchong's 'Ina, Kapatid, Anak' premieres this October 8 on Primetime Bida!




2012′s much-awaited Primetime TV series, “Ina Kapatid Anak” topbilled by Kim Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador is all set to air in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida this October 9. “Ina Kapatid Anak” is a compelling story about family, love, power, rivalry, and acceptance. 

Aside from Kim, Xian, Enchong, and Maja, the newest top caliber TV drama features a powerhouse cast composed of highly-acclaimed seasoned actors Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache and Ariel Rivera; and well-respected veteran stars including Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil and Eddie Guiterrez. It is directed by Don Cuaresma and Jojo Saguin. 

Watch out for the grand premiere of “Ina Kapatid Anak” this October 8 on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. 

For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

-ABS-CBN Press Release

OMB Chair Ricketts, “Walang Hanggan” cast send clear message: “Bawal Kumopya”





“Piracy is wrong.”

There is no ifs and buts about it.  Philippine Optical Media Board (OMB) Chair Ronnie Ricketts explained it in simple terms: “Since we were students, we’ve been taught not to copy what is not ours – quiz and homework answers, ideas, projects and the like. That is essentially what piracy is – copying what is not yours. In school, we call that cheating. In life, we call it stealing.  It is plainly and simply morally wrong.  It also happens to be illegal.”

Hence, OMB recently partnered with ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel (TFC) for an awareness campaign on anti-piracy.  Aligning with Ricketts’ battlecry of “Bawal Kumopya” (literally translated as “Copying is prohibited”), TFC tapped the cast of its top-rating primetime teleserye, “Walang Hanggan”, who willingly gave their time and effort to the production of the “Bawal Kumopya” public service announcement. Coco Martin, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Julia Montes, Paulo Avelino and Joem Bascon all joined hands (and crossed their arms) in a united front for the war against piracy.

he “Bawal Kumopya” PSA was launched at the One Kapamilya Go sa California’s Great America held last September 16.  Before 10,000 people, the video was unveiled, with Adobo Nation’s co-host Lee Robin Salazar and WBC Latino Flyweight and Super Flyweight Champion Glenn Donaire with his family and management introducing the campaign and enjoining all to remember the campaign’s battlecry. 

The campaign launch, the PSA and  “Bawal Kumopya” t-shirts were huge hits at the event.  The campaign has aired globally on TFC and will be rolled out in various TFC events around the world.

The OMB, which replaced the Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB), is responsible in regulating the manufacture of optical media in all its forms and has the power to slap stiffer fines and penalties to those who illegally reproduce those products. Since Ricketts took office as the new head of OMB in 2009 under the Office of the President, he has achieved several key milestones in the battle against piracy. 

This includes what was previously described as impossible: seizing in 2011 all copies of pirated videos on sale on the streets of Quiapo and Sta. Cruz – the symbolic piracy hub of the Philippines.  In partnership with Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, they proved that fighting film and video piracy is a winnable war if national and local government officials have the political will to end it.

Another major achievement under Ricketts’ leadership is zero piracy of films showcased at the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), a Christmas season tradition that families had enjoyed and contributed financially to the benefit of the Filipino film industry.  Since 2009, he has accomplished a piracy-free film festival which resulted to robust theater attendance and ticket sales for the festival. 

Ricketts was lauded by the film industry, receiving the FPJ Memorial Award from the Film Academy for Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) in recognition for his efforts. He has also been assigned a star in the Walk of Fame in Eastwood City.

This strong leadership and resolute commitment to eradicate piracy and, in effect, help the economy and the film industry, inspired the ABS-CBN TFC management of to assist the efforts of Ricketts and bring his message to Filipinos overseas.

In a related development, on September 14, 2012, ABS-CBN Corporation and Star Cinema filed with the Philippine Department of Justice the complaints for copyright infringement against Ogie Villamil as owner and operator of www.nabimovie.com. The National Bureau of Investigation’s Computer Crimes Unit (NBI-CCU) raided Villamil’s internet shop and residence in San Fernando, La Union province last July for alleged copyright infringement, specifically copying illegally, recording and uploading online for public viewing mostly TV programs and films from media network ABS-CBN Corporation and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Check out the OMB-TFC “Bawal Kumopya” public service video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au8lny5Q5TE  Support OMB and TFC in the fight against piracy.

-PRESS RELEASE

CPDRC Cebu Inmates performs 'Gangnam Style'! (VIDEO)



Watch the video here:



Due to insistent public demand, the world renowned dancing inmates of Cebu finally had their own version of Psy's Gangnam Style music video. 
Despite the heavy rain yesterday afternoon, Sept. 29, at least a thousand inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) entertained guests with their ecstatic adoption of the Guinness World Record holder for the "Most Liked in YouTube." 

Credits to Mark Anthony Bautista for taking the video.

Coco Martin's Sta. Niña still showing in selected theaters nationwide!



Graded ‘A’ by the Cinema Evalution Board (CEB), “Sta. Niña” tells a moving story of a 2-year-old daughter of Paulino (Coco) who died and was buried for ten years. But when Paulino unexpectedly dig up the remains of his child, he discovered that she showed no signs of decay and this was perceived by many as a miracle. 



Since its initial release during the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival last July, the film earned nods from the moviegoers. Veteran actors, ordinary viewers, and even countless netizens and bloggers were all praises for the great storyline of the film and the stirring portrayal of Coco and the whole cast. 

According to blogger and lawyer Francis Joseph Cruz, “Sta. Niña” has a greater message other than religion and faith. He commented, “There is actually more to the film than to pinpoint the blatant hypocrisies of the self-proclaimed religious. The film is made from a perspective that does not hold judgment towards these beliefs and practices. It finds humanity in the very reason why these beliefs and practices exist and persist. Nothing is more human than survival in a society that is quick to pass guilt and slow to forgive and forget.” 

Eric Cabahug of InterAksyon.com, meanwhile, applauded the Coco and Direk Manny’s remarkable contribution in making the film ‘beautiful. “For sure the movie succumbs to genre conventions, but director Emmanuel Palo treats all of them with understated confidence, intelligent feeling, and glorious restraint,” he said. “Coco Martin brings his rueful soulfulness to Paulino. It’s a finely nuanced performance that fully and beautifully captures the wounded heart, scrappy wit, and determined spirit of a crusading father, conflicted ex-husband, and dutiful grandson.” 

Sta. Niña” is a hot topic even in several popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. It received numerous positive comments on Twitter like: “@ppagong–Sta. Niña is such a thoughtful film which marries both the concepts of star power of mainstream and indie-style storytelling;” @kris_seb Sta. Niña has a very well written script delivered by really good actors and actresses; and @NizAlanon–Congratulations to the whole production of Sta Nina! I’m so proud that we can make Filipino movies of this caliber.” Facebook users were also acclaiming the uniqueness of the film—“Ummay Mergal Ora: Sulit ang panonood ko! Grabe! Two thumbs up para sa Sta. Niña. Ang galling! Powerful film with powerful actors;” “Russ Williams: A truly beautiful film. I enjoyed every frame of it;” and “Angeli Joyce Cunanan: Sobrang ganda ng movie na ito at sulit ang bayad n’yo. Watch ako ulit. Ang galing ng lahat.” 

Aside from, also featured in “Sta. Niña” are critically-acclaimed actors including Angel Aquino, Irma Adlawan, Leo Martinez, Nanding Josef, Anita Linda and Alessandra de Rossi. 
Sta. Niña” is still showing in selected cinemas nationwide. 

Meanwhile, continue to follow Coco and his character Daniel in the top-rating Primetime Bida drama series in ABS-CBN, “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights, after “Princess and IFor more updates, log-on to http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com/, ‘like’ http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, or follow @walanghanggan_ on Twitter.

-ABS-CBN Press Release via Philippine Star

PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012- Complete List of Nominees!



Here is the complete list of nominees for PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012:

BEST TV STATION

ABS-CBN 2
Aksyon TV
RPN-9
GMA-7
GMA News TV
IBC-13
NBN-4
Net 25
Studio 23
TV5
UNTV 37

BEST DRAMA SERIES
100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN)
Amaya (GMA-7)
Budoy (ABS-CBN)
Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)
Munting Heredera (GMA-7)
Sa Ngalan Ng Ina (TV5)
Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)

BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Coco Martin, Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)
Dingdong Dantes My Beloved (GMA-7)
Eddie Garcia, Babaeng Hampaslupa (TV5)
Gerald Anderson, Budoy (ABS-CBN)
Jericho Rosales, Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)
Piolo Pascual, Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)
Richard Gomez, Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Dawn Zulueta, Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)
Helen Gamboa, Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)
Janice de Belen, Budoy (ABS-CBN)
Nora Aunor, Sa Ngalan Ng Ina (TV 5)
Rochelle Pangilinan, Amaya (GMA-7)
Susan Roces, Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN)
Xyriel Manabat, 100 Days To Heavem (ABS-CBN)

BEST CHILD PERFORMER
Bugoy Carino, E-Boy (ABS-CBN)
Jillian Ward, Luna Blanca (GMA 7)
Louise Abuel, 100 Days To Heaven (ABS-CBN)
Mona Louise Rey, Munting Heredera (GMA-7)
Xyriel Manabat, 100 Days To Heavem (ABS-CBN)
Yogo Singh, Walang Hanggan, (ABS-CBN)
Zaijian Jaranilla, Ikaw ang Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)

BEST COMEDY/GAG SHOW
Banana Split (ABS-CBN)
Bubble Gang (GMA-7)
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7)
Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7)
Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7)

BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Jose Manalo, The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5)
Michael V, Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7)
Ogie Alcasid, Bubble Gang (GMA-7)
Robin Padilla, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Roderick Paulate, Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7)
Vhong Navarro, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Vic Sotto, The Jose and Wally Show Starring Vic Sotto (TV5)

BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
Angel Locsin, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Angelica Panganiba, Banana Split (ABS-CBN)
Manilyn Reynes, Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7)
Marian Rivera, Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7)
Nova Villa, Tweets For My Sweet (GMA-7)
Pokwang, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Rufa Mae Quinto, Bubble Gang (GMA-7)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR
Arjo Atayde, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Bangka” episode (ABS-CBN)
Gerald Anderson, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Jacket” episode (ABS-CBN)
JM de Guzman, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Balot” episode (ABS-CBN)
Noni Buencamino, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Sapatos” episode (ABS-CBN)
Phillip Salvador, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Ensaymada” episode (ABS-CBN)
Piolo Pascual, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Traysikel” episode (ABS-CBN)
Robin Padilla, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Kuweba” episode (ABS-CBN)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS
Angel Aquino, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Manika” episode (ABS-CBN)
Brenna Garcia, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Cards” episode (ABS-CBN)
Gina Preno, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Sapatos” episode (ABS-CBN)
Iza Calzado, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Cross Stitch” episode (ABS-CBN)
Jane Oineza, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Manika” episode (ABS-CBN)
Maricel Soriano, Untold Stories Mula Sa Face To Face “Baldadong Puso” episode (TV5)
Sylvia Sanchez, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Aswang” episode (ABS-CBN)

BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY
Divine Lee, Extreme Makeover Home Edition (TV5)
Isabelle Daza, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)
Janine Gutierrez, Together Forever (GMA-7)
Jasmine Curtis Smith, Nandito Ako (TV5)
Karen Reyes, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Myrtle Sarrosa, Toda Max (ABS-CBN)
Ryzza Mae Dizon, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)

BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY
Arjo Atayde, Maalaala Mo Kaya “Bangka” episode (ABS-CBN)
Harvey Bautista, Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)
Khalil Ramos, Princess And I (ABS-CBN)
Kiko Estrada, Tween Hearts (GMA-7)
Michael Pangilinan, Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA -7)
Richard Yap, My Binondo Girl (ABS-CBN)
Slater Young, Wansapantaym “Magic Shoes” episode (ABS-CBN)

BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY
Maynila (GMA-7)
Real Confessions (TV5)
Star confessions (TV5)
Untold Stories Mula sa Face To Face (TV5)

BEST MUSICAL/VARIETY SHOW
ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)
Hey It’s Saberday (TV5)
Party Pilipinas (GMA-7)
Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN)
Sessions On 25th Street (Net 25)
Sunday Funday (TV5)
Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7)

BEST MALE TV HOST
Allan K, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)
Billy Crawford, ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)
German Moreno, Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman (GMA-7)
John Lloyd Cruz, ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)
Luis Manzano, Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN)
Ryan Agoncillo, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)
Vic Sotto, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)

BEST FEMALE TV HOST
Julia Clarete, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)
C Concepcion, ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)
Pia Guanio, Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7)
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Party Pilipinas (GMA-7)
Sarah Geronimo, Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN)
Toni Gonzaga, ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)
Zsa Zsa Padila, ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
Ako Ang Simula (ABS-CBN)
Imbestigador (GMA-7)
Legal Forum (GMA News TV)
Public Atorni: Asunto O Areglo (TV5)
Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)
Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7)
XXX (ABS-CBN)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST
Anthony Taberna, Karen Davila, Atty. Potchy Labog – Ako Ang Simula (ABS-CBN)
Arnold Clavio – Rescue (GMA-7)
Bernadette Sembrano, Alvin Elchico – Salamat Dok (ABS-CBN)
Julius Babao, Pinky Webb, Anthony Taberna – XXX (ABS-CBN)
Mike Enriquez, Imbestigador (GMA-7)
Atty. Persida Acosta, Publi Atorni: Asunto O Areglo (TV5)
Vicky Morales, Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7)

BEST REALITY/GAME SHOW
Amazing Cooking Kids (GMA-7)
Best Men (GMA News TV)
Game ‘N Go (TV5)
I Dare You (ABS-CBN)
It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Many Many Prizes (GMA-7)
Wil Time Bigtime (TV5)

BEST REALITY/GAME SHOW HOST
Judy Ann Santos, Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN)
Luis Manzano, Kapamilya Deal Or No Deal (ABS-CBN)
Sharon Cuneta & Derek Ramsay, The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (ABS-CBN)
Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, & Robi Domingo, Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN)
Vic Sotto, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (TV5)
Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Coleen Garcia, Joy Rendon – It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)
Willie Revillame, Mariel Rodriguez, Camille Villar, Lovely Abella, Shalani Soledad, Sugar Mercado, Beybisaya – Wil Time Bigtime (TV5)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM
ASOP (A Song Of Praise) Music Festival (UNTV 37)
Promil Pre-School I-Shine! Talent Camp (ABS-CBN)
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break (GMA-7)
Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)
Talentadong Pinoy Kids (TV5)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST
Dimples Romana, Xian Lim, Matteo Guidicelli – Promil Pre-School I-Shine! Talent Camp (ABS-CBN)
Luis Manzano & Billy Crawford – Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN)
Dingdong Dantes, Ogie Alcasid & Jennylyn Mercado – ProtĂ©gĂ©: The Battle For The Big Break (GMA-7)
Richard Reynoso & Toni Rose Gayda – ASOP (A Song Of Praise) Music Festival (UNTV 37)
Ryan Agoncillo – Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)

BEST YOUTH-ORIENTED SHOW
Bagets Just Got Lucky (TV5)
Good Vibes (ABS-CBN)
Growing Up (ABS-CBN)
Klasrum (UNTV 37)
LUV U (ABS-CBN)
Together Forever (GMA-7)
Tween Hearts (GMA-7)

BEST EDUCATIONAL/CHILDREN SHOW
Batibot (TV5)
Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Convergence (NET 25)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN)
Kusina Master (GMA-7)
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Pinoy Explorer (TV5)

BEST EDUCATIONAL/CHILDREN SHOW HOST
Aga Muhlach – Pinoy Explorer (TV5)
Bong Revilla Jr. – Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7)
Chef Boy Logro – Kusina Master (GMA-7)
Chris Tiu – I-Bilib (GMA-7)
Dimples Romana & Bobby Yan – Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN)
Kiko Rustia & Dr. Neilsen Donato – Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Kim Atienza – Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)

BEST CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW
Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)
Kris TV (ABS-CBN)
Sharon Kasama Mo Kapatid (TV5)
Showbiz Central (GMA-7)
Spoon (NET 25)
Startalk (GMA-7)
The Buzz (ABS-CBN)

BEST MALE CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST
Butch Francsico, Startalk (GMA-7)
Joey de Leon, Mel and Joey (GMA-7)
Michael V, Pare And Pare (GMA-7)
Ogie Alcasid, Pare And Pare (GMA-7)
Raymond Gutierrez, Showbiz Central (GMA-7)
Ricky Lo, Startalk (GMA-7)
Vice Ganda, Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN)

BEST FEMALE CELEBRITY/SHOWBIZ-ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST
Cristy Fermin, Paparazzi (TV5)
Gladys Reyes, Moments (Net 25)
Janice de Belen, Spoon (Net 25)
KC Concepcion, The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Kris Aquino, Kris TV (ABS-CBN)
Mel Tiangco, Powerhouse (GMA News TV)
Toni Gonzaga, The Buzz (ABS-CBN)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW
Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV)
Anggulo (TV5)
Brigada (GMA News TV)
Good News (GMA News TV)
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Rated K (ABS-CBN)
Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST
Jessica Soho, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Korina Sanchez, Rated K (ABS-CBN)
Luchi Cruz-Valdes, Anggulo (TV5)
Rhea Santos, Tunay Na Buhay (GMA-7)
Rovilson Fernandez, Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV)
Susan Enriquez & Cesar Apolinario, I Juander (GMA News TV)
Vicky Morales, Good News (GMA News TV)

BEST HORROR/FANTASY PROGRAM
Oka2Kat (ABS-CBN)
Pidol Wonderland (TV5)
Regal Shocker (TV5)
Spooky Nights (GMA-7)
Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)

BEST NEWS PROGRAM
24 Oras (GMA-7)
Aksyon TV (TV 5)
Balitanghali (GMA News TV)
Bandila (ABS-CBN)
Saksi (GMA-7)
State of the Nation (GMA News TV)
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)

BEST MALE NEWSCASTER
Anthony Taberna, Iba-Balita Ni Anthony Taberna (Studio 23)
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Philippine Inquirer's Mr. Nestor U. Torre: Sarah Geronimo-- not funny enough!


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SARAH Geronimo’s performance on her weekly musical variety show on TV has generally been improving and gaining in self-assurance. It’s also good to see that she no longer relies excessively on her signature birit style of high-decibel “power” singing, and has learned the virtues of musical versatility and contrast.
However, when Sarah attempts to be funny, it’s another story altogether—she just doesn’t have the knack, wit and timing for it. In this regard, we advise her to stop trying to do everything and just focus on what she does best (singing and dancing).
Two Sundays ago, for instance, she launched into a long, ostensibly satirical scene with some top comedians—and ended up with egg, or at least custard, on her pretty face.
The extended spoof was a takeoff on the current “monster” film hit, “The Mistress,” and Sarah was cast as the wife, Mitch Valdes as the mistress, Nanette Inventor as the wife’s intrigera friend, Tessie Tomas as a Miriam-type lawyer-judge, Gab Valenciano as the husband, and Luis Manzano as the lover.
In the first place, Sarah was thoroughly miscast as the wife, since she was the youngest player in the scene, so the spoof simply didn’t wash.
It also looked and felt terribly under-rehearsed, with some players flubbing their lines, falling out of character, giggling inanely etc.
In addition, the young Valenciano was also miscast as the husband. Aside from that, he was an inexperienced comedic performer, so his portrayal fell flat. Luis was similarly phlegmatic.
Mitch and the skit’s other cast members were far more experienced and did better, but the dialogue they were made to deliver was generally lacking in wit, so they had their work cut out to imbue them with comic zing and sting.
To make things worse, Nanette mugged too much in a forcing-through effort to punch up the scene’s level of hilarity.
Well, the veteran comics will survive to tickle viewers’ collective funny bone another day—but, Sarah was so awkward and ineffectual as a comedian that she should really give that challenging performance mode a wide berth—until she really learns how to do it well.
The “don’t mind me, I’m just fooling around” alibi simply won’t cut it, especially when you’re performing with experienced comedians whose more with-it work can leave your relatively gauche attempts far, far behind.
It’s fine to aspire to become a total performer, but “total” means good at a wide range of performing modes—and, when you clearly aren’t, the attempt can be counterproductive, to say the least.
Now that Sarah is a young-adult performer, it behooves her to set higher standards for herself, because her “learning” days and years are over, and she’s now expected to do well in everything she does. If, as in the case of comedy, she falls short of the mark, she should leave well enough alone and focus instead on her best performing suits, for which she’s more deservedly acclaimed.
 

Lorenzo's Time down to its finale week; To be replaced by 'Ina, Kapatid, Anak'!



The finale week of ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida drama series “Lorenzo’s Time” is all set for its ‘timeless finale’ that is filled with inspiration and life lessons. The said teleserye, which is topbilled by Zaijan Jaranilla and Carmina Villaroel will air its last episode this Friday (October 5).

Zaijan said that he is grateful to all the TV viewers who joined the three-month journey of his character, Enzo. “Thank you for all the support. I hope you’ve learned some important lessons in life through Enzo’s story,” he said.
Meanwhile, Carmina shared that there are still a lot of surprises in the last few nights of their series. “The final week is filled with revelations. Watch out as to how Enzo will spend his remaining time with his loved ones.”
Aside from Zaijan at Carmina, also part of the cast are Ms. Gina Pareño, Joel Torre, Alfred Vargas, James Blanco, Rommel Padilla, Tess Antonio, Kakai Bautista, Gerard Acao, Vino Martinez, Belle Mariano, and Ms. Amy Austria-Ventura. It is under the direction of Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal Sanchez.
Don’t miss the ’timeless finale’ of “Lorenzo’s Time,” weeknights, after “Walang Hanggan” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/EnzoMontereal or follow @lorenzos_time on Twitter.

-ABS-CBN Press Release

Over 80,000 runners participated at Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig’s “09.30. 2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig River!



Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig’s “09.30. 2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig River” made a stronger call for cleaner esteros with around 70,000 actual participants despite heavy rains in Quezon City Sunday (Sept 30).

Around 87,000 registered to participate in the advocacy event that will raise funds for the clean-up of esteros in Quezon City. This number was higher than the turnout in “11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig River” that was the largest single racing event last year with 86,547 runners.

“There were still a lot of people despite the rain. They ran in the rain, they biked in the rain. It shows conviction. If people want it bad enough, we’re going to clean the Pasig River,” said Gina Lopez, managing director of ABS-CBN Foundation that operates KBPIP.
Over 86,000 participants registered in the 5km race, which started at 6 a.m. at the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) going to the Tandang Sora Flyover and Luzon Avenue, then back to QMC.
Another batch of 1,000 participants, who were composed of runners, cyclists, and skateboarders left the QMC earlier at 4 a.m. and took the 15km route to Commonwealth Elementary School, then back to the QMC for the finish line.
Among the runners were Senator Pia Cayetano, ABS-CBN chairman and CEO Eugenio ‘Gabby’ Lopez III, Gina Lopez, ABS-CBN Cable Channels and Print Media Group Ernie Lopez, Kapamilya stars Kuya Kim Atienza, Matteo Guidicelli, Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, and Xian Lim.
ABS-CBN Safety and Events Risk Management head Martin Aguda said the advocacy event was generally peaceful despite the rains, the huge crowd, and the expectedly heavy traffic congestion around the Elliptical Road. He said the traffic stream along Commonwealth Ave. was also smoothly flowing unlike other previous races held on the major road.
The last batch of runners who left the starting line left at 8:15 a.m., Aguda said.
The crowd stayed until the post-race program that featured ABS-CBN personalities Sam Milby, Venus Raj, Robi Domingo, Jovit Baldivino, Marcelito Pomoy, and the Quezon City Orchestra.
Gina Lopez also recognized during the program their partners in rehabilitating the waterways of Manila and the River Warriors, whom she called modern day heroes, for patrolling the esteros around the clock against polluters.
Event organizer Kabit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) aims to raise P14 million in the run to start the clean-up in the esteros of Quezon City as a part of the seven-year rehabilitation of the Pasig River. KBPIP’s campaign, which has spurred local government units in cleaning their own esteros, will be launched in San Juan City in 2013.
It has organized three successful runs, namely the 2009 Philippine International Marathon: A Run for the Pasig River with an estimated 23,000 participants, the historic 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River that broke the Guinness World Record for the “most participants in a racing event” with 116,087 runners, and last year’s 11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig River was the largest foot race joined by 86,547 runners.

-ABS-CBN Press Release

GAB, KZ & DADDY'S HOME battle in The X Factor Philippines Grand Finals this weekend!



It’s going to be a toss up among the Boys, the Girls, and the Groups as “The X Factor Philippines” contestants Gabriel Maturan of Dipolog City, KZ Tandingan of Digos City, and Daddy’s Home of Metro Manila made it to the final three of the country’s biggest musical event and will compete for the grand title in the much-awaited grand finals this Saturday (Oct 6) and Sunday (Oct 7) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. 
The highly-anticipated final musical showdown will also witness the battle of judge-mentors Martin Nievera, who mentors the Boys; Charice for the Girls; and Gary Valenciano for the Groups. Before the excitement this weekend, “The X Factor Philippines” went through an intense drama after Charice’s other mentee from the Girls, Allen Sta. Maria, ended her ‘x factor’ journey at a close fourth spot and got the boot last Sunday (Sep 30). 
All three mentors, except Charice, voted to send Allen home and preferred for KZ, who joined her in the bottom two, to stay in the competition. Charice was spared from choosing between her two girls but bursted into tears when she bid one of her mentees goodbye. The battle stage is already set for the final three. Who will among Gab, KZ, and Daddy’s Home will emerge as the first “The X Factor Philippines” grand winner? 
Be sure to put your favorites at the top by voting for them this Saturday night (Oct 6). Vote after their performances by texting XFGAB/ KZ/DAD and send it to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text subscribers. 

Don’t miss the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, in its much-awaited final performance night this Saturday (Oct 6), after “MMK,” and final results night this Sunday (Oct 7), after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN.  
Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.
-ABS-CBN Press Release