Tuesday, January 31, 2012

2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup

The 2012 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup is the second conference of the 2011–12 PBA season. The tournament is scheduled to begin on February 10. The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team and with no height limit.

Image courtesy of PBA
The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:

Single-round robin eliminations; 9 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win-loss records. Ties are broken among points differences of the tied teams.
The top two teams after the elimination round will automatically advance to the semifinals.
The next four teams will play in a best of three quarterfinals series for the two last berths in the semifinals. Matchups are:
QF1: #3 team vs. #6 team
QF2: #4 team vs. #5 team
The winners of the quarterfinals will challenge the top two teams in a best-of-five semifinals series. Matchups are:
SF1: #1 vs. QF2
SF2: #2 vs. QF1
The winners in the semifinals advance to the best of seven Finals.

2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup Imports:
  • Air21 Express - Marcus Douthit
  • Alaska Aces - Matt Saryas
  • B-Meg Llamados - Denzel Bowles
  • Barako Bull Energy - DerMarr Johnson
  • Barangay Ginebra Kings - Chris Alexander
  • Meralco Bolts - Jelani McCoy
  • Petron Blaze Boosters - Nick Fazekas
  • Powerade Tigers - Dwayne Jones
  • Rain or Shine Elasto Painters - Jake Voskuhl
  • Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters - Omar Samhan
Watch 2012 PBA Commissioner's Cup Live on AKTV IBC 13

It’s Showtime on February 6

It’s Showtime” is the title of the new noontime show of ABS-CBN.


It will be hosted by Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Billy Crawford, Karylle, Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpus, Jugs Jugueta and Vice Ganda. It’s basically a reformatted “Showtime,” the talent show that aired for 2 years and where Filipinos showcase their wide-ranging talents and fulfill their simple wish to be seen on TV.

Joining them are Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, and Coleen Garcia. “It’s Showtime” premieres on February 6, 2012.

It replaces “Happy Yipee Yehey,” which will air its final episode on February 4.

“ABS-CBN invites the viewers to continue their unwavering support for Showtime as it moves to noontime, from Monday to Saturday starting February 6.” said Bong Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications.

Watch It’s Showtime on ABS CBN.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Boxing: Chavez vs Rubio

The fight of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Marco Antonio Rubio is scheduled on the exact day of Saturday February 4 2012 @ Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, USA.


Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will put his WBC middleweight title on the line on February 4 against Marco Antonio Rubio in San Antonio, part of an HBO double-header that will also include Nonito Donaire facing Wilfredo Vazquez Jr for the vacant WBO super bantamweight belt.

Chavez (44-0-1, 31 KO) is “supposed” to be facing Sergio Martinez next or facing a stripping of his title belt, but as expected the WBC is appearing to play favorites and not sticking by their tough talk of “Sergio or stripped” from before.

The whole thing is a near-perfect example of boxing nonsense as Rubio (53-5-1, 46 KO) supposedly won a WBC eliminator in April 2011 with his upset of then-unbeaten David Lemieux, but then the WBC said that was not an eliminator fight, but Rubio became the No. 1-ranked challenger anyway.

Check out for more updates on Chavez vs Rubio Boxing Results, Highlights and Video

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sam Milby is leaving the Philippines

Sam Milby is leaving the Philippines to pursue his ultimate dream – to be a Hollywood star. He sends his farewell to his supporters and ASAP 2012 family.

In an article at Push.com.ph on November 2011, Sam said he will stay there for three months to pursue a Hollywood career. He has not inked a deal with any Hollywood TV network or film producers however, the actor-singer is pretty optimistic about his plans and is set to do couple of Hollywood projects.

He said that this will be the longest time he will be away from the Philippines, since he started (5 years ago). He promised his fans he will be back after a couple of months, probably later this year.

Maxene Magalona trends on Twitter after singing “Pare Ko” on Party Pilipinas

Young actress Maxene Magalona and her brother Frank sang the Eraserheads hit “Pare Ko” on Party Pilipinas. Although Frank could carry a tune, his sister Maxene on the other hand.

This is the reason why she is trending on Twitter Philippines.

Watch her Performance Video courtesy of YouTube:






PBA Finals Game 5: Talk n Text vs Powerade Result

Here is the PBA Finals Game 6 Result between Talk n Text vs Powerade last January 29, 2012.

Image Courtesy of PBA
 The scores:

TALK N' TEXT 110 - Reyes 20, De Ocampo 18, Alapag 17, Castro 14, Peek 13, Williams 10, Fonacier 9, Dillinger 7, Gamalinda 2, Carey 0.

POWERADE 101- David 37, Anthony 22, Casio 19, Lassiter 12, Adducul 4, Kramer 3, Crisano 3, Vanlandingham 1, Lingganay 0, Allera 0, Cruz 0.

Quarters: 30-16, 60-46, 85-64, 110-101

Talk n Text is the Champion by beating Powerade 4-1 in the series

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Pinoy Pride XI Result

Milan Melindo knocked out Juan Esquer in the 2:16 mark of Round 7. Milan “Metodico” Melindo initiated the action with a busy left hand, landing with jabs, hooks and uppercuts.

Image courtesy of ALA Boxing
Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva fired a left straight that sent Diego “Tyson” Ledesma down and dazed in the opening round. Another series of lefts and rights sent the Mexican down and Referee Tony Pesons counted him out at the 1:17 of round one.

Mhar Jhun “Astig” Macahilig used brutal rib rattling shots and a vicious liver shot to knockout Kaichon Sor Vorapin in the second round. Referee Teddy Alivio counted the Thailander out at the 2:01 mark.

Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo engaged Sofyan “Cobra” Effendi close quarter combat for eight rounds. Sabillo had the edge in the volume department all throughout. But Effendi managed to buckle Sabillo's legs in the 4th but Effendi could not finish him. Sabillo bouned back in the 5th and hurt Effendi.

The scores read 78-74 for all three judges for Sabillo.

Joseph Von Minoza gave Yoo Shin Kim of Korea a one-sided beating for eight rounds. Minoza threw everything he had but Kim hung tough. The scores of the three judges were 79-73 for Minoza.

The five main bouts gave the Philippines the world trophy in an impressive performance.

Source: philboxing.com 

Watch Pinoy Pride XI Replays on Studio 23 at 9 pm.

Kim Chiu: Maven February-March 2012

Kapamilya primetime princess Kim Chiu is on the cover of Maven magazine.



Other topics inside this ish include “50+ Summer-Perfect Pieces for Your Wardrobe,” “Sunny Weather Beauty Solutions,” “33 Hot V-Day Ideas that He’ll Love All Year,” and more!

Maven is now available nationwide wherever magazines are sold. Grab a copy now!

Xian Lim: Men’s Health February 2012

Xian Lim is on the cover of Men’s Health Philippines February 2012 issue.


Other topics inside this issue include “Build Instant Muscle,” “Flat Belly Super Foods,” “Sculpt Your Core,” “Laugh Away Fear,” “17 Shuteye Solutions,” “Dress Up to Impress Her,” and more!

Men’s Health February 2012 is already out on Magazine Stands. Grab a copy now!

Play Angry Birds on Facebook

The Angry Birds game has been gaining fame due to its combination of addictive gameplay, comical style and low price. Due to its popularity, Rovio, makers of the game, has released several versions for personal computers and gaming consoles. It ha reached over 500 million downloads across all platforms.



Starting February 14, 2012, Facebook users can now play the popular Android and iOS game, Angry Birds, on the social networking site.

Check out the teaser:




Puerto Princesa Underground River: New 7 Wonders of Nature

The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is now officially among the world’s new 7 wonders of nature (N7WN).

Image Courtesy of n7w.com
Puerto Princesa Mayor Edward S. Hagedorn announced the good news in a press briefing held at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.

This was confirmed by N7WN president Bernard Weber, who after reviewing the results of the online balloting worldwide congratulated the Filipinos for their triumph.

PPUR is an 8.2-kilometer underground river with a unique natural formation, featuring a spectacular limestone and complex cave system. It supports one of the major biodiversity areas in the Philippines.

Rounding up the 7 are Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain.

Friday, January 27, 2012

The Cranberries Concert Live in Manila 2012

The Irish rock band, The Cranberries, who had mainstream hits like “Dreams”, “Animal Instinct” and “Linger” will be coming to Manila on April 10 for a concert to promote their new reunion album “Roses”. Their newest album will be released on February 27, 2012.


 The Cranberries Live in Manila 2012 Concert Details:
 
Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum

Event Date/Time: April 10, 2012, Tuesday at 8:00PM,

Seat and Price:

PATRON VIP (FIRST 10 ROWS 101 & 103) (Reserved Seating) - P7,420.00
PATRON (Reserved Seating) – P5,830.00
LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – P4,770.00
UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – P2,650.00
UPPER BOX B – P1,590.00
GENERAL ADMISSION – P530.00

For tickets, visit http://ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555 for reservations.

Watch The Cranberries Concert Live in Manila!

PBA Finals Game 4: Talk n Text vs Powerade Result

Here is the PBA Finals Game 4 Result between Talk n Text vs Powerade last January 27, 2012.
 
Image Courtesy of PBA
 The scores:

POWERADE 100 - David 35, Anthony 19, Lassiter 13, Kramer 11, Adducul 10, Casio 7, Lingganay 3, Vanlandingham 2, Cruz 0, Crisano 0.

TALK N' TEXT 97 - Fonacier 20, Castro 18, Alapag 18, Carey 11, Reyes 10, Peek 8, Williams 7, De Ocampo 3, Dillinger 2, Aguilar 0, Alvarez 0, Lao 0.

Quarters: 25-23, 53-43, 75-75, 100-97

Game 5 is on January 29, 2012.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

City Hunter: A Marathon Special January 29

ABS CBN's City Hunter became a top trending topic in the microblogging site Twitter when it debuted last Monday.


Due to viewer's demand, a marathon special will be aired this Sunday (Jan 29), 10:30 PM on Sunday’s Best. It is dubbed as" City Hunter: The Beginning, A Marathon Special”.

Watch City Hunter: A Marathon Special on January 29. Get hooked with the latest Koreanovela craze on primetime, “City Hunter,” airing weekday nights after “Pinoy Big Brother Unlinight” on ABS-CBN.

Baguio Panagbenga 2012 Schedule of Activities and Events

The Panagbenga 2012 Festival was launched last November 14, 2011 with the theme “Community Convergence for a Sustainable Tourism Growth”. The Panagbenga is a Baguio City‘s national festival and organizers both from the Private and Government Sector promises that there will be a lot of new events and somewhat “adventurous” activities that everybody, both residents and tourists alike will definitely enjoy. The Panagbenga organizers were generous enough to allow us to publish the activities during the festival, however please take note that this schedule contains only the traditional events or activities during the festival. However as promised there will be a lot of additional events during the Panagbenga month and the traditional events are expected to bring in new twists which is something that everybody should watch out for.

Here is the schedule of activities and events in the upcoming 17th Baguio Flower Festival or the Panagbenga Festival 2012 in Baguio City:

Chinese Spring Festival – January 23, 2012
Panagbenga Opening Parade – February 1, 2012
Market Encounter – February 1 – March 4, 2012
Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom – February 11, 2012
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Baguio – February 12, 2012
Fluvial Float Parade – February 12, 2012
Ipitik Festival – February 19 – 26, 2012
Grand Street Dancing Parade – February 25, 2012
Grand Float Parade – February 26, 2012
Session Road in Bloom – February 27 To March 4, 2012
Pony Boy’s Day – March 2, 2012
Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies and Grand Fireworks Display – March 4, 2012

Evanescence Live in Manila

Watch Evanescence Live in Manila with special guest… Bush!

 Evanescence is an American rock band founded in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995 by singer/pianist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody. After recording private albums, the band released their first full-length album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Fallen sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and helped the band win two Grammy Awards. A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. In 2006, the band released their second studio album, The Open Door, which sold more than six million copies.

Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum
Event Date/Time: February 19, 2012 (Sunday)

Tickets:

PATRON(103&101) STANDING (Reserved Seating) Php 5,810.00
PATRON SEATED (Reserved Seating) Php 5,810.00
LOWER BOX(200 & 201) (Reserved Seating) Php 4,755.00
LOWER BOX(202 – 215) (Reserved Seating) Php 3,700.00
UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) Php 2,640.00
UPPER BOX B Php 1,585.00
GENERAL ADMISSION Php 530.00

To buy tickets, go to http://www.ticketnet.com.ph

Watch Evanescence Live in Manila!

Marine Engineer Officers PRC January 2012 Exam Result

image courtesy of prc
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination was held in Manila and Iloilo last January 21 to 22, 2012.

Once the PRC officially posted the list of passers in their website, it will also posted here to help others to find their name easily.

Please bookmark this page or subscribe to feeds so that you can search your name fast and easy in the list of Marine Engineer Officers PRC Board Exam Results for January 2012.

PBA Dream Game 2012: Blue vs Green

The Philippine Basketball Association presents a Dream Game for followers of the Ateneo-La Salle collegiate rivalry: the "PBA Dream Game 2012: Blue vs. Green " featuring former Blue Eagles and Green Archers who now play in Asia's oldest professional basketball league. The exhibition game will be held on 5 February 2012 at the Araneta Coliseum.

[Image grabbed from here; alternate poster here.]
 Only in a dream match featuring long-time college rivals Ateneo and La Salle can one witness a collection of basketball superstars gathered in a single major event.

Norman Black, architect of Ateneo’s dominant four-year reign (2008-2011) in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament, will call the shots for the Katipunan-based squad, while Franz Pumaren, who authored a similar four-peat rule by the Archers from 1998-2001, will be the one at the helm of La Salle’s bench.
Villanueva, Al-Hussaini, Baclao and Aguilar comprise the Ateneo roster that also includes L.A Tenorio, JC Intal, Larry Fonacier, Doug Kramer, Rich Alvarez, Wesley Gonzales, Magnum Membrere, and Eric Salamat.

The trio of Cortez, Casio,and Cardona banner the La Salle side to be reinforced by RenRen Ritualo, Don Allado, Joseph Yeo, Rico Maierhoffer, Willie Wilson, TY Tang, Ryan Arana, Carlo Sharma, Jerwin Gaco, and Brian Ilad.

All 25 players are currently seeing action in the PBA.

This marks the first Ateneo-La Salle exhibition game in four years, since the two proud schools fought to a 90-90 standoff in a 2008 charity match. Being an exhibition encounter, there was no extra period played.

Considered one of the colorful and greatest rivalries in Philippine sports, the basketball competition between La Salle-Ateneo dates back to the early years of the NCAA, where both schools were founding members, and carried on to the UAAP until these days.
Over the last decade, the Eagles and Archers met for the UAAP men’s basketball title three times, with Ateneo winning in 2002 and 2008 and the Archers prevailing in 2001.

Watch PBA Dream Game 2012: Blue vs Green!

Bar Examination Result 2011

A total of 1,913 out of 5,900 passed the bar exams, the Supreme Court announced on Tuesday. This makes for a passing rate of 31.93 percent.

Raoul Angelo Atadero, a graduate of Ateneo de Manila Law School, topped the 2011 Bar exams. Atadero got a score of 85.536% to top the exam.

 In second place is Luz Danielle O. Bolong, also of Ateneo de Manila. Bolong got a score of 84.556%.

Check out the 2011 Bar Exam List of Passers

Top 10
2011 Bar Exam Passers: A- D
2011 Bar Exam Passers: E-O 
2011 Bar Exam Passers: P-Z

Bookmark this page for the Latest Update on the 2011 Bar Exam Result.

Iggy Arroyo dies at the age of 60

The younger brother (Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo Jr.) of the former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and congressman repsenting the 5th district of Negros Occidental has died in London confirmed by lawyer Romulo Macalintal.

Iggy Arroyo was 60 years old. He went to London last year to seek treatment for a liver ailment. He was listedas one of the lawmaker with most number of absences in the House of Representatives for 2011.

According to some Philippines news website last December that he had to stay longer in London because of his ongoing treatment.

He also urged President Benigno Aquino III to show compassion to his sister-in-law, former President Gloria Arroyo.

The younger Arroyo figured in the news in 2003 after he claimed ownership of the multimillion-peso “Jose Pidal account, allegedly owned by his brother.

He again allegedly covered up for his brother after he claimed that he leased 5 helicopters from Lionair Inc. since 2004. Two of the choppers were allegedly sold to the Philippine National Police for $700,000 in 2009.

Arroyo’s claim ran contrary to claims made by Lionair President Archibald Po that Mike Arroyo purchased and used the choppers before they were sold to the PNP.

Stay tuned for the Latest News and Update on Iggy Arroyo's death.

Valerie Concepcion: Playboy Philippines January-February 2012 Issue

Valerie Concepcion is the Cover Girl of Playboy Philippines for January-February 2012 issue.


 This is the 3rd men’s magazine which Valerie Concepcion appeared the other two men’s magazine are Maxim and FHM. She also ranked 14th in the FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women of the World poll.

Inside the Playboy Philippines January-February 2012 – issue you will see Al Pacino The Interview Classic Candid and Rare, Sex Explore and Discover the Extraordinary works of your mouth, 2012 hottest new rides, Kaley Cuoco of Big Bang Theory on 20, The Real Deal Mining in the Philippines, Are you ready for Cha-Cha?, Start the year with the right and style

Playboy Philippines Magazine is now available Nationwide. Grab a copy.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bryan Adams Concert in Manila

Canadian rock singer-songwriter Bryan Adams who popularized hit songs such as “Straight from the Heart,” “Please Forgive Me,” “Heaven” and “Everything I Do (I Do It For You)” will be having a concert in Manila, Philippines.

It is dubbed as “Bryan Adams Live in Manila” and it will be held on February 18, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Tickets are available at TicketNet at (02) 911 55 55. Ticket prices are as follows:

Patron Vip 101 & 103 (Reserved Seating) – 7,950 pesos
Patron (Reserved Seating) – 6,360 pesos
Lower Box Center (Lb 200 And 201) – 6,360 pesos
Lower Box Sides (Reserved Seating) – 5,300 pesos
Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) – 2,915 pesos
Upper Box B – 2,120 pesos
General Admission – 795 pesos

The concert is produced by Dayly Entertainment and ARF Productions.

Watch Bryan Adams Concert in Manila Live!

Sarah Geronimo Resigns from ASAP 2012 for Sarah G Live

Sarah Geronimo bids ASAP 2012 goodbye. Whу? Bесаυѕе ѕhе′s аbουt tο ѕtаrt hеr nеw Sunday night live concert ѕhοw οn TV titled “Sarah G Live!” which will replace Vice Ganda's top-rating comedy show "Gandang Gabi Vice!" .

Premiering οn February 26 frοm 7:00 p.m. tο 8:00 p.m., “Sarah G Live!” wіll replace “Gandang Gabi, Vice” whісh wіll goes οff air οnlу tο return soon wіth a реrfесtlу uncommon рlοttіng аnd title – “Thе Singing V (Thе Singing Vice)”.

PBA Finals Game 3: Talk n Text vs Powerade Result

Here is the PBA Finals Game 3 result between the Talk n Text vs Powerade last January 25, 2012.

Image Courtesy of PBA
Scores:

TALK N' TEXT 133 – Fonacier 25, De Ocampo 21, Reyes 19, Peek 16, Williams 14, Castro 10, Alapag 10, Aguilar 6, Dillinger 6, Carey 4, Lao 2, Gamalinda 0.

POWERADE 126 – David 36, Lassiter 25, Anthony 25, Casio 18, Kramer 14, Cruz 3, Adducul 3, Lingganay 2, Vanlandingham 0, Allera 0.

Quarters: 28-34, 63-60, 87-93, 121-121, 133-126

Game 4 is on January 27, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

KC Concepcion: Rouge Magazine Philippines Cover

Singer actress KC Concepcion is the cover girl of the January-February 2012 issue of Rogue magazine Philippines.


She is shown on the cover donning a white, one-piece, high cut swimsuit. As of posting time, Rogue is trending on Twitter Philippines.

After her break up with Piolo Pascual, she continues with her duties as the Philippine ambassador for the United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP).

She will also be hosting the upcoming reality show of ABS-CBN, the Pinoy version of X-Factor.

Rouge Magazine Philippines is out now. Grab a copy!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Katy Perry Kisses Ivan Dorschner During Her Manila Concert (Photos and Video)

Katy Perry picked PBB Teen Edition alumnus Ivan Dorschner from the crowd and kissed him during her Manila Concert at the SM MOA Concert Grounds in Pasay City. Ivan kissed back!!!


Just like what she did in the Indonesian leg of her California Dreams Tour, Katy Perry picked a shirtless hottie from the audience and kissed him on stage during her jampacked concert at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds Sunday night, January 22, 2011.

The lucky guy is no less than Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition alumnus Ivan Dorschner! The topless Ivan liked what Katy did that’s why he kissed her back! Ivan Dorschner becomes trending on Twitter.

Here is the Clip:





PBA Finals: Talk n Text vs Powerade Game 2 Result

Here is the PBA Philippine Cup Finals Game 2 between Talk n Text vs Powerade last January 23, 2012.

Image Courtesy of PBA

The scores:

Talk N' Text 102 - Alapag 23, Castro 19, Fonacier 13, Peek 10, Carey 9, Williams 8, Reyes 7, De Ocampo 7, Dillinger 4, Gamalinda 2, Aguilar 0.

Powerade 96 - David 30, Casio 17, Lassiter 15, Kramer 14, Adducul 9, Vanlandingham 4, Cruz 3, Anthony 2, Antonio 2, Allera 0, Crisano 0.

Quarters: 31-25, 56-51, 80-73, 102-96

Talk n Text vs Powerade Game 3 is on January 25, 2012.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Dinagyang 2012 Result and Winners


Dinagyang Festival Ati Streetdance Competition Winners:
Champion – Tribu Pan-ay(Fort San Pedro National High School)
1st runner-up – Tribu Lunok(Iloilo City National High School)
2nd runner-up – Tribu Ilonganon(Jalandoni National High School)
3rd runner-up – Tribu Paghidaet(Lapaz National High School)
4th runner-up – Tribu Atub-Atub

Dinagyang Festival 2012 Opening Salvo:
Best in Costume – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Discipline – Tribu Pan-ay
Best Performance – Tribu Pan-ay

Special Awards:
Best in Street Dancing – Tribu Lunok
Best Headdress – Tribu Paghidaet
Best in Discipline – Tribu Paghidaet
Best Costume Designer – Tribu Pan-ay
Best Musical Director – Tribu Pan-ay
Best Choreographer – Tribu Pan-ay

Minor Awards:
Best in Music – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Choreography – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Performance – Tribu Pan-ay

Kasadyahan 2012 Winners:
Champion – Salakayan of Miag-ao, Iloilo
1st runner-up – Mandaragat of San Jose, Antique
2nd runner-up – Sinulog of Sibunag, Guimaras
3rd runner-up – Maragtas of West Visayas State University

WWFX 2012 at Smart Araneta Coliseum

Your favorite stars from the World Wrestling Entertainment RAW and WWE SmackDown are coming to Manila, Philippines on February 4, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Wrestling stars include John Morrison, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Masters, Carlitos, Hurricane Helms, Rhino, Snisky, Luke Gallow, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, and Billy Gunn. Female wrestlers (divas) Melina and Jillian Hall will also be there.

There will be 7 wrestling matches in the star studded event.

Tickets are available at TicketNet at (02) 911-5555. Prices — Ring Side P4,770, Patron P3,710, Lower Box P3,180, Upper A P2,120, Upper B P1,060, General Admission P530.

Shalani Soledad & Roman Romulo Wedding Photos and Video

Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad and Pasig Congressman Roman Romulo exchanged their vows in a simple and very solemn wedding ceremony held at St. Benedict Church іn Ayala Westgrove, Silang, Cavite late Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2012.

Here some of theirs Photos gathered in the net:

Shalani Soledad & Roman Romulo Wedding Photo
The wedding was attended by their friends and well-known personalities in the world of entertainment, news and politics. Among those spotted in the star-studded wedding event were Richard Gomez and wife Lucy Torres-Gomez, Mariel Rodriguez, TV5 bosses Bobby Barreiro and Jude Sta. Ana, Karen Davila, Valenzuela Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian and Ronald Singson.

Among the 22 “Ninongs” and “Ninangs” are Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario, former House Representative Cynthia Villar, TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, businessmen Ramon Ang and Ben Chan.

Jun Cabangon was the Best man, while Joy Marie Castellvi, Soledad's childhood friend was the Matron of Honor.

Reception follows at the Nuvali Evoliving Center in Laguna.

Below are some of the wedding photos of Soledad and Romulo Nuptial:













Shalani Soledad - Roman Romulo Wedding Reception

Friday, January 20, 2012

Sarah G. Live! to replace Gandang Gabi Vice

Sarah Geronimo to replace Vice Ganda on his Sunday time slot?


According to entertainment news site, Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), Sarah G Live, a musical show with popstar princess Sarah Geronimo, will replace Gandang Gabi Vice of Vice Ganda on its time slot on Sunday nights. The news site added that the singer-actress will take a rest from Sunday variety show, ASAP to concentrate on the show.

However, no mention if Gandang Gabi Vice will stop airing or will assume a different time slot. No official statement has been released by the network, however, regarding this matter.

Cebu Pacific Piso Fare Promo January 22 2012

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Airlines is having their P1 or piso fare sale promo up to January 22, 2012.



Dubbed as “P1 just for FUN for every JUAN!,” the travel period is from June 1 to December 15, 2012. Just go to www.cebupacificair.com to book a flight.

All domestic and international destinations are covered by the promo. Take note that fares are exclusive of government fees, taxes and fuel surcharges.

Smart Free Internet Browsing 15 minutes Promo

Smart Communications is having a Chinese New Year Promo where subscribers can avail of free internet via “Smart Bro’s 15 MINUTE MANIA.”

To register to the promo, text BRO15 and send to 2200. You will then have to wait until you receive a confirmation message that the promo is already activated. One peso (Php 1) maintaining balance is needed to use the free fifteen (15) minutes of internet.

Your free 15 minutes will be on a running time basis. For prepaid account subscribers, the free fifteen (15) minutes of internet will be consumed first before it makes use of your existing load.

Promo period is from January 10, 2012 to January 23, 2012 and the free 15 minutes will be given one day after successful registration until January 23, 2012.

If the mechanics of the said promo is confusing, you can contact Smart Bro customer service at *1888 for clarifications. Please like, share, or tweet this post. Thanks.

PBA Finals: Talk n Text vs Powerade Game 1 Result

Here is the PBA Finals Game 1 Result between Talk n Text vs Powerade last January 20, 2012

Image Courtesy of PBA

 The scores:


Talk 'N Text 116 - Castro 23, Reyes 15, Dillinger 15, Fonacier 14, De Ocampo 14, Peek 13, Alapag 9, Aguilar 6, Carey 4, Williams 3, Gamalinda 0, Raymundo 0.

Powerade 100 - Anthony 23, David 19, Lassiter 19, Lingganay 13, Kramer 12, Cruz 4, Antonio 3, Vanlandingham 3, Adducul 2, Crisano 2, Allera 0.

Quarterscores: 38-21, 68-52, 96-81, 116-100

Game 2 will be on January 23, 2012.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Renato Corona SALN

Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona's net worth jumped from P14.9 million in 2002 to P22.9 million in 2010, according to documents submitted to the impeachment court on Wednesday.

Based on Corona's 2010 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) turned over by Supreme Court Clerk of Court Enriqueta Vidal, Corona bought a condominium in Makati in 2003 worth P1.2 million, a condominium in Taguig in 2004 worth P2.3 million, and another condominium in Taguig in 2010 worth P6.8 million.

These prime properties were purchased purportedly on installment after Corona was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2002 by then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. His net worth has gone up by P8 million since his appointment to the high court.

Corona's net worth has been rising since 2004, based on his SALNs.

Corona's net worth was P7.3 million in 2004. It went up to P8.3 million in 2005, P9.5 million in 2006, P11 million in 2007, P12.5 million in 2008, P14.5 million in 2009, and P22.9 million in 2010.

The condominium in Makati is believed to be a unit in The Columns, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

The 2 condominiums in Taguig City are believed to be a unit at Bonifacio Ridge and a unit in Bellagio Tower.

Corona has admitted to owning a 300-square meter apartment in The Fort, Taguig, and that he has declared this in his SALN "when they acquired it," according to his reply to the impeachment complaint.

He has also admitted to owning 4 other properties from a Land Registration Authority (LRA) list of 45 properties released by House prosecutors last week.

Undeclared properties

After getting copies of Corona's SALN, House chief prosecutor Rep. Niel Tupas said Corona did not declare 6 supposedly big-ticket properties in his SALN.

This was Tupas’ initial assessment of the SALNs after these were obtained by the Senate impeachment court.

He said the documents show that while some properties were declared, others were misdeclared with a lower value.

He also said he did not see the Bellagio Tower property specifically stated in the SALN.

Tupas said he would like to leave it to the senator-judges to appreciate the SALNs.

House prosecutors also said the 5 properties Corona has admitted to owning in his public statements are worth over P18 million already, indicating that the properties were under-declared.

They also said the SALNs show that Corona has "undeclared assets," and that he could not have afforded the properties under his name.

Rep. Sonny Angara, one of the spokesmen for the prosecution, said Article 2 of the impeachment complaint is all about the "hidden wealth" of Corona.

Prosecution panel spokesman Miro Quimbo said the SALNs show an intent to "deceive on the part of the chief justice."

'Declared in SALN'

Meanwhile, SC spokesman Midas Marquez said Corona already said in previous interviews that he has only 5 real estate properties, which he declared in his SALN.

He said the fact that Vidal brought Corona's SALNs to the impeachment trial shows she had every intention of complying with the subpoena of the Senate impeachment court.

He said Vidal did not have time to consult with the SC en banc before going to the Senate on Wednesday.

Marquez said the guidelines of the 1989 SC resolution show that the SALNs of the justices can be released as long as it is not used for fishing expeditions or harassment purposes.

"We would like to think subpoenas issued by court are not for fishing expeditions or for harassment. These are valid court processes that we have to comply with," he said.

Former Justice Undersecretary Ramon Esguerra, one of Corona's defense lawyers, said the disclosure actually proves their point that Corona was filing his SALNs with the Supreme Court Clerk of Court, and did not violate the law.

"On the part of the appointee, there is no duty to disclose. The Clerk of Court also did not have any duty to disclose," he said.

He noted that Vidal said during her testimony that she had been receiving requests for the SALNs of the Supreme Court justices.

He said Vidal brought the requests to the SC en banc for proper guidance because she is bound by the guidelines of the Court.

The defense lawyer said Corona is actually the first Supreme Court magistrate to disclose his SALN in public even before the SC en banc could rule on various requests for the justices' SALNs.

He said Associate Justices Antonio Carpio and Maria Lourdes Sereno merely issued summaries of their assets, liabilities and net worth, and not their SALNs, to the media.

Prosecution spokesman Angara said it was the first time in 22 years that a Supreme Court justice's SALN was disclosed to the public. source: ABS-CBN News

UPCAT Results 2012 and List of Passers

The Results of the 2012 UPCAT or the University of the Philippines College Admission Test that were taken by thousands of high school seniors last August 2011 are out.




You can check the complete list of passers by going to http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/

This is for incoming freshmen of AY 2012-2013. Congratulations to the List of Passers.

PBA Semifinals Game 7 January 18 2012 Result

Here is the PBA Semifinals Game 7 January 18 2012 Result:

Image Courtesy of PBA.ph
 Powerade vs Rain or shine:

The scores:

Powerade 107—Casio 25, David 24, Lassiter 17, Kramer 12, Cruz 10, Antonio 10, Anthony 5, adducul 4, Vanlandingham 0, Crisano 0.

Rain or Shine 98 – Quinahan 16, Lee 14, Chan 14, Norwood 13, Buenafe 12, Matias 10, Belga 10, Cruz 6, Rodriguez 2, Arana 1, Uyloan 0, Ibanes 0.

Quarterscores: 22-18; 52-39; 84-65; 107-98

Talk n Text vs Petron:

The scores:

TnT 92 – Castro 21, De Ocampo 19, Alapag 14, Peek 13, Aguilar 6, Williams 6, Fonacier 5, Reyes 3, Dillinger 2, Carey 2, Alvarez 1, Gamalinda 0.

Petron 91 – Luts 23, Ildefonso 16, Yeo 14, Santos 12, Miranda 11, Cabagnot 8, Reyes 7, BAclao 0, Tugade 0.

Quarters: 19-28; 51-57; 81-73; 92-91

PBA Finals Game 1 is on January 20, 2012 at Digos, Davao.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Watch PBA Semifinals Game 7 on January 18 2012

The PBA Semifinals Game 7 is set on January 18 2012. This is a do or die Wednesday between Rain or Shine vs Powerade at 5:15 pm and Petron vs Talk n Text at 7:30 pm.

Image Courtesy of PBA.ph

 Winners of these games will move to the finals on January 20, 2012 .

Watch  PBA Semifinals Game 7 on IBC 13. Enjoy the Game.

Luis Manzano to replace Kris Aquino in Deal or No Deal

The game show franchise, “Deal or No Deal” will be airing soon on ABS-CBN. But this new season, PMPC Star Award’s Best Talent Show Host, Luis Manzano will replace the Queen of All Media Kris Aquino as host to the show.

Kris Aquino revealed on her daily morning talk show, Kris TV: “Kay Luis na ang Deal or No Deal.” She added that she will not be able to do the hosting of the show because she will begin shooting her new television series with Anne Curtis, tentatively to start this February.

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Jolts Samar and Leyte on January 17

A strong quake shook some parts of Leyte and Samar at around 8:55 PM on January 17, 2012. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the quake registered magnitude 5.9 at a depth of only 25 km.

Intensity V was felt in Salcedo, Borongan and Guiuan, Eastern Samar; Intensity IV was recorded in Tacloban, Palo and Tolosa, Leyte; Catbalogan, Samar; Dolores and San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, and some parts experiencing minor shakes.

No reported damage has been posted yet but the chance on landslides in the current weather conditions is “very high”.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Facebook Launched the Listen With Button

The social network announced today the introduction of a "Listen With" button that lets users of music services such as Rdio and Spotify share the exact same song, at the same point in the song, via the music service. However, both parties will have to be registered users of the service.



A chat sidebar spotlights current listening opportunities with a music note. To listen, users hover their cursor over the user's name and then click the "Listen With" button. The chat sidebar also allows listeners to discuss the music being played.

You can listen to the same song, at the exact same time—so when your favorite vocal part comes in you can experience it together, just like when you're jamming out at a performance or dance club.
 

How It Works

Look for the music note in the chat sidebar to see which of your friends are listening to music. To listen with a friend, hover over their name, and click the Listen With button. The music will play through the service your friend is using.

When a new song plays, you'll come along for the ride, discovering new music while your friend DJs for you.

Bamboo Joins ASAP 2012

Philippine rock icon Bamboo is now part of ABS-CBN’s top-rating musical variety show, “ASAP 2012.”

Bamboo, who started the new year with a new album, is positive about his latest career move. “ASAP is all about putting myself out of my comfort zone and growing as a person and as an artist. I’m challenged about the idea and I’m ready to learn a little more about myself from this experience,” he said.

In a grand all-star welcome last Sunday, Bamboo performed his hits and shared the concert stage with ASAP mainstays Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, and Yeng Constantino.

Watch out for more of Bamboo’s breathtaking concert performance in 2011 PMPC Star Awards Best Musical Variety Show and Golden Screen Awards 2011’s Outstanding Musical Program, “ASAP 2012,” 12:15nn, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

Watch ASAP 2012 Every Sunday.

BlackBerry Plans for Globe, Smart and Sun

For those who are planning to get a BlackBerry or planning to switch to another network, here are the BlackBerry service plans here in the Philippines:



Smart Communications
BB DAY (P50, unlimited surfing)
BB MONTH (P1200, unltd surfing)
SOCIAL DAY (P35, unltd FB, Twitter, BBM, YM)
SOCIAL MONTH (P300, unltd FB, Twitter, BBM, YM)
Send to 2207

Globe Telecom
BBMAX50 (1 day, unlimited surfing)
BBMAX220 (5 days, unltd surfing)
BBMAX599 (1 month, unltd surfing)
BB SOCIAL ON (P299, 1 month unltd FB, Twitter, BBM, YM)
Send to 8888

Sun Cellular
BB1DAY (P50 – unlimited surfing for 1 day)
BB3DAY (125 – unlimited for 3 days)
BB7DAY (P250 – unlimited for 7 days)
BB30DAY (P1000 – unlimited for 30 days)
*Social Plans available for Postpaid only, top up to MSF)
Send to 386

Renato Corona Impeachement Trial Video

Watch Renato Corona Impeachment Trial Live Video:





Courtesy of GMA Network and YouTube. Embed Only

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Renato Corona Impeachement Trial

Chief Justice Renato Corona on Monday said his detractors will have to kill him first if they want him removed as the country's top magistrate.

"Kamatayan lang. Kung gusto nilang tanggalin ako dito, patayin nila ako," Corona said when asked what it would take for him to resign his post.

He added that his own life is a small sacrifice to defend the institution that he serves.

Corona will go on trial at the Senate today after being accused of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution and graft and corruption.He is the first chief justice of the country to be impeached.

Former justice undersecretary Ramon Esguerra, a member of Corona's defense team, said the embattled chief justice is leaving the trial up to God but is determined to clear his name.

"He leaves it to God but he is determined to fight this out and clear his name and be able to tell our people that he is hiding nothing from them and he respects the process and the institution that will try him and he will meet all the allegations against him head on," he said.

Esguerra said public perception will play a major role in the impeachment trial, noting that Corona had been prejudged even before the trial.

He also said the defense panel wants Corona to appear in the trial so he could face his accusers. He said 12 defense lawyers will attend the trial.

Corona has enlisted the help of the country's legal luminaries to defend himself, including a retired Supreme Court justice, who will be pitted against an 11-member prosecution team backed by 59 volunteer private prosecutors. Esguerra said 12 of some 30 members of the defense team will attend the trial.

The prosecutors have said they would like to wrap up their case in three weeks, in an effort to achieve a quick ruling.

Presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said the impeachment trial was evidence of "a vigorous democracy at work" and showed the government was prepared to use the law to hold public officials to account.

Corona Name 3 persons who want him out

Chief Justice Renato Corona on Monday admitted that he is a roadblock to 3 different people, whom he said are gunning for his removal as the country's top magistrate.

Hours before the historic impeachment trial at the Senate, Corona faced his supporters anew at the Supreme Court, saying he will stand firm against those who would want to bring down the independence of the judiciary.

He cited 3 who want him removed from office because of their alleged hidden agendas.

He said the first person wanted to stop the distribution of the Hacienda Luisita to landless farmers in Tarlac. He earlier accused Malacanang, especially the President’s allies at the Liberal Party, of planning his ouster from office after the Supreme Court decided to distribute to the farmers the sugar estate in Tarlac.

He said he is also a roadblock to a person "who really wants to be vice-president by 2016 but lost the election in 2010."

Finally, he said he is opposed to a person that "wants to be chief justice before 2018."

In his speech, Corona denied that he owns 45 real estate properties which were allegedly acquired when he joined the Supreme Court in 2002. He said he only owns 5 real estate properties.

He also criticized those who questioned his doctorate from the University of Santo Tomas, saying that his critics are just jealous.

The impeachment trial comes at a time when the 2013 election is nearing. Some quarters are saying that the odds are against Corona since some re-electionists would not want to go against popular votes.

If he is not acquitted, Corona may serve until 2018. This early, however, Malacanang already wants a shortlist of his replacement. Sources said the list includes the names of Senior Justice Antonio Carpio and Justice Lourdes Sereno.

source: ABS-CBNNews.com