The Aquino family personally thanks the four notable honor guards
by Heidi Anicete | August 14, 2009 7:33 AM | Share this article

Kagabi, personal na pinasalamatan ng pamilya Aquino ang apat na magigiting na honor guards na nakasama nilang naghatid kay Dating Pangulong Cory Aquino mula sa Manila Cathedral hanggang sa huli nitong hantungan sa Manila Memorial Park. Gawa ng matinding paghanga sa walang tinag na pagtindig nina PO1 Danilo Maalab, Pfc. Antonio Cadiente, Airman 2nd Class Gener Laguindan at Navy Petty Officer 3 Edgardo Rodriguez sa tabi ng mga labi ng kanilang ina sa kabila ng pabugsu-bugsong ulan at halos 9 na kawalan ng pahinga, taos pusong inanyayahan nina Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Noynoy Aquino, Viel Aquino-Dy at Kris Aquino ang mga natatanging public servant para sa isang intimate dinner kasalo sila.

Sa pagpasok pa lamang ng apat sa bahay, laking gulat ng mga ito na makitang kumpleto ang pamilya Aquino para personal silang salubungin. Si Airman 2nd Class Laguindam, hindi naman na naitago ang pagiging star struck nang sa unang pagkakatao'y makaharap ang tinaguriang 'Queen of All Media' na si Kris na noong una raw ay ipinaalam sa kanilang hindi makakadalo sa kanila di umanong munting salu-salo. Kasabay ng mainit na pagtanggap sa kanila sa loob ng bahay, agad na iniabot ng pamilya Aquino ang mumunti nilang mga regalo para sa mga ito, kaakibat na rin ang di umano'y P25,000 para sa bawat isa sa kanila bilang pabuya sa kahanga-hangang katapatan nila sa kanilang serbisyo.

Kaugnay ng nasabing paghaharap, hindi rin naman nakatakas ang apat na instant celebrity sa matinding pang-iintriga ng kilalang talkshow host ng SNN na si Kris. Bilang paumpisa, agad niyang inusisa ang personal na buhay ng tinagurian nilang 'Fantastic 4' na sinasabing nagpatuloy pa hanggang kahabaan ng kanilang dinner. Para sa mas maiinit na detalye kaugnay ng eksklusibong on-the-spot interview na ginawa ni Kris sa kanila, abangan bukas ang SNN, pagkatapos ng The Wedding.

Nina on Nyoy Volante: ‘Wala namang problema kung magso-sorry siya’
by Napoleon Quintos | August 14, 2009 8:31 AM | Share this article

While continuing her success as a solo performer, Nina is also enjoying recognition as part of the ASAP singing group Sessionistas, which also include Aiza Seguerra, Sitti, Duncan Ramos, Richard Poon, and MYMP. Despite her busy schedule with the rehearsals for the group’s upcoming concert this August 28, Nina is still pursuing the estafa case she filed against her ex-boyfriend Nyoy Volante. At the press conference of the Sessionistas concert, Nina told ABS-CBN.com that she has no plans of withdrawing the case until she gets the P1.4 million Nyoy’s family owes her. “Ongoing pa rin ‘yung kaso. Nasa korte pa rin ‘yung case. Hindi naman matatapos ‘yun hangga’t hindi sila nagbabayad. Hindi pa sila nakikipag-ugnayan sa akin personally. Siguro sa ngayon mas mabuti kung lawyers na lang namin ang mag-usap pa malinis talaga ang usapan.”

The Soul Siren revealed that Nyoy and his mom, on a number of occasions, borrowed money from her, which totaled to P1.4 million. However, Nyoy contested that he doesn’t owe anything from Nina as the money he borrowed came from their joint account. When asked how she would react if Nyoy will approach her to say, “sorry,” Nina said that forgiving is easy, but it’s justice that she is seeking for. “Wala namang problema kung magso-sorry siya. Kung si Lord nga nagpapatawad, sino ba naman ako? Pero dito kasi may pinaguusapan pa rin tayo na pananagutan nila sa akin. Matatanggap ko ‘yung sorry pero dapat maayos pa rin ‘yung utang nila. Kung pagpapatawad lang ang usapan, mapapatawad ko naman sila pero mahalagang maayos nila ‘yung dapat nilang bayaran.”

ABS-CBN.com asked if Nina will perform the song “Someday,” a composition Nyoy gave to Nina when they were still together, during the concert. “Hindi ko sure kung kakantahin ko ‘yun. Manood na lang kayo para surprise, ha ha ha!,” said the Soul Siren.

Regarding her stint as a performer in ASAP ‘09, Nina reacted on the rumor that the reason she was placed in the Sessionistas segment was because the other young singers, supposedly Sarah Geronimo and Rachelle Ann Go, were feeling insecure over her. The Soul Siren denied there is tension among the “birit princesses” of the musical variety show. “Kahit anong ibigay nila sa akin magiging masaya ako. Minsan sinasama naman ako kina Sarah or kay Ms. ZsaZsa (Padilla) at happy naman ako na I get to perform with them aside sa Sessionistas. Wala namang inggitan. For sure hindi na kailangan pang ma-insecure nina Sarah, Rachelle Ann, at kung sino pa. Okay naman ako kahit sino ang makasama ko sa number.”

Lorna Tolentino says she and Gabby Concepcion attained more depth in acting
by Bernie Franco | August 14, 2009 8:42 AM | Share this article

After doing several movies years ago, Lorna Tolentino and Gabby Concepcion are reunited in ABS-CBN’s Dahil May Isang Ikaw, their first teleserye toether. The veteran actress noted that her and Gabby’s acting skills gained more depth through the years. “Nung huling nagsama kami ni Gabby noong ‘90s, so siguro marami na rin siyang karanasan sa buhay at marami na rin akong naranasan sa buhay,” Lorna began. “I feel talagang para sa akin, experience is the best teacher. Mas makakapag-deliver ka dahil sa pinagdaanan mo kung anuman ‘yung emosyon na hinihingi ng eksena. With Gabby ganun din eh, makikita mo naman din sa trailer [ng Dahil May Isang Ikaw] na parang ‘yung maturity nandoroon na rin.”

Lorna confessed that she uses the sadness she feels about the loss of her husband, actor Rudy Fernandez, to perform dramatic and heavy scenes. “Napalaking bagay ‘yon. Actually, kapag alam kong ang eksenang involved napakahirap, I think of Rudy right away so siyempre koneksyon na ‘yon dahil kasunod non nagdadasal na ako sa Diyos,” she shared. “Alam mong masakit pero kailangan din sa artista na kahit ayaw mong balikan pero kailangan.”

It has been some time since she last acted in front of the camera and Lorna admitted that she had to adjust for the first few taping days. What she really found difficult were the long taping hours that sometimes lasted well into the next day. Right now, their taping days take place three times a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Lorna revealed that what she misses about working with the Kapamilya network are the “exciting” roles that they give her, such as the one she played six years ago in Kaytagal Kang Hinintay where she had to play twins with contrasting personalities. People still remember her character up to this day and some would even approach her to ask when she is returning to TV. Aside from Dahil May Isang Ikaw, Lorna’s two-year contract with the Kapamilya network includes one more teleserye and a movie.

Of her co-stars in Dahil May Isang Ikaw, Lorna mentioned that she is very impressed with Jericho Rosales’s acting. She said that her co-star’s dedication to his work makes their scenes together a breeze. “With Echo madali sa akin na maramdaman ‘yung unang bigay na eksena,” revealed Lorna. “I think he’s a giving actor. Kumbaga hindi kanya pagtataguan ng kahit ano dahil sa umpisa pa lang, mararamdaman mo na agad [ang emosyon]. Rehearsal pa lang, nararamdaman mo na so mas madaling umangat ‘pag sa take na.”

Dahil May Isang Ikaw premieres on August 24. It also stars Kristine Hermosa, John Estrada, Chin-chin Gutierrez, Karylle, and Sid Lucero.

Cherie Gil says Erich Gonzales is a good actress
by Rachelle Siazon | August 14, 2009 11:42 AM | Share this article

Katorse will be taking over the Boys Over Flowers slot when the Koreanovela ends it run by next week. At the grand presscon for the show last August 13, the cast expressed their relief that the show was finally premiering on August 24 after bad weather conditions caused production delays.

Lead actress Erich Gonzales was asked if she had a hard time getting intimate with leading men Ejay Falcon, Xian Lim, and Enchong Dee since she has never had had a boyfriend in real life. “I come sa set on time and prepared talaga. I know my lines and kapag nandun na ako kakalimutan ko muna na ako si Erich. Ako si Nene, 14 years old, innocent at naive sa madaming bagay tapos biglang maiinlove. So nilalagay ko yung sarili ko sa situation na yun. Kung ano man ang kailangan sa eksena kasama na dun yung kiss, as Nene talaga yun,” she explained to ABS-CBN.com.

As a matter of fact, co-star Cherie Gil attested to the young star’s dedication to her craft when asked about her working experience with her. “In all honesty, I’ve worked with her already in Pieta and there I saw her humility and her patience. There were times na ang haba-haba ng hinihintay niya kami lagi nakasalang ni Ryan Agoncillo. And she would be there until the wee hours, walang reklamo, she's always smiling and such a very sweet girl,” she began.

But now that Erich has her very own show, the beautiful veteran actress wasn’t ashamed to admit that she’s now the one who has to wait for her turn on camera. “Ako na yung naghihintay ng part ko kasi ako na yung nakatengga palagi at siya yung nakasalang,” she laughed. “I saw a lot of her sensitivity and the potential of Erich. I truly believe that she'll go places. She's very easy to work with and she's focused.”

As praise coming from someone of Cherie’s caliber who was once trained by “wonderful mentors of the past” such as Director Ishmael Bernal and Charito Solis, Erich was overwhelmed by her co-star’s words. “Nakaka-overwhelm yun lalo na because she's one of my idols also, nakakataba talaga ng puso. Hindi ako makapaniwala and siyempre, I am honored na nakasama siya dito sa Katorse at nakatrabaho siya ulit kaya mas inspired ako,” Erich said in response to Cherie’s statement.

Erich further shared that there was never a time that Cherie had to scold her for being lax on the set. “May mga times naman talaga na ganyan pero hindi po ako. Yung iba po na katrabaho namin [nasungitan niya] dahil sa take po siguro or sa dialogue. Basta ayoko naman akong magsabi kung sino tanungin niyo na lang po siya. And lahat naman po kami natututo. Like what Ms. Cherie said, there’s a time for play and work. Kapag wala naman pong take maganda talaga ang bonding naming lahat,” she stressed.

Ejay Falcon is still uncomfortable doing love scenes in ‘Katorse’
by Fionna Acaba | August 14, 2009 9:32 AM | Share this article

In his role in Katorse, Ejay Falcon has to do some love scenes with leading lady Erich Gonzales, something he still uncomfortable with. “Naiilang ako kasi wala akong kaalam alam kaya thank you talaga kila Direk Malu (XXXXXXXX), sa lahat ng mga tumutulong sakin kaya ko nagagawa ng tama… Hindi ko pa nae-experience kasi probinsya yun, eh, conservative mga tao dun.”

He and his co-stars have undergone a sensuality workshop to help deal with their inhibitions. “May mga pinagawa samin ni Direk Gina Alajar. May mga music, may mga sounds na pinarinig samin makakatulong daw yun, tinuruan kami kung paano mag-isip, ganito ganyan nakapikit kami habang gingawa namin yon. Practice ng mga kissing scenes pero sa sarili lang namin, sa kamay lang.” Ejay shared.

Ejay admits that he’s still a probinsyano by heart. “Pag-uwi ko dun ginagagawa ko pa rin yung mga ginagawa ko dati, nagbubuhat talaga ako ng kopra. Sabi nila na hindi na yan kaya kasi nagbago na yan. Pero kayang-kaya ko pa rin. Dun ako nabuhay, eh. Kung walang mga kopra walang mga puno sa amin, hindi ako magiging ganito. Hindi lalaki ng ganito yung katawan ko. Hindi magiging ganito yung takbong isip ko.”

After his Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus stint, it took a while before he was given projects. But Ejay said that he is more than happy with what he has right now and that everything comes at its own time. “Masaya po ako kasi naabot ko yung sobra-sobra pa sa pangarap ko. Sa amin si Robi [Domingo] lang naman yung nagkaroon ng project kagaya yung MYX, pero ako naman hindi ko naman pinangarap na maging ganon, alam ko naman na hindi bagay sa akin yan.”

Lady Gaga in Manila Press Conference

Rhap Salazar’s singing career gets a jumpstart

Pacquiao vs Cotto fight: Firepower

The best pound-for-pound boxer, Manny Pacquiao now has a rare chance to become the first in history to win seven world boxing titles as he takes on WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a fight dubbed as “Firepower.”

The fight of Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) and Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) is at 145 pounds. Pacquiao reportedly plans to kick off his training in Baguio City by the second week of September while his opponent Cotto had already started training at a gym in Puerto Rico last wee

I think it was Marie Lozano last night.

7pm na lang para makahabol sina graise and tope.

heard phoemela's mom passed away. condolence to her family...

sino ang nag patrol kanina sa showbiz?

UNCLE MAX on ABS-CBN

It seems like ABS-CBN is getting fond of silent comedies on its programming!

To premier on its Hapontastic block is Uncle Max, another comedy skit which will complement it currently airing silent comedy Mr. Bean.

Uncle Max is a British children's comedy television series originally airing on CITV, and now CBBC. It features David Schneider as the title character, Uncle Max, and William Howe as Luke, Max's nine year-old nephew, although in the second series Jonathon Hanly took over from William. The show is very similar in style to Mr. Bean, with the basic premise being that Uncle Max is incapable of embarking on any adventure without upsetting another individual or group of individuals in some shape or form.

The first series was filmed in Johannesburg in South Africa over a seven-week block in the summer of 2005, the show was written by David Schneider and 13 episodes were made for CITV and the CITV Channel in 2006. The second series was filmed in Galway, in Ireland.

Schneider himself admitted in an interview for The Times that parts of the series are references to Laurel and Hardy; however the majority of the footage is a tribute to the cartoons which Schneider grew up with, cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo and Wacky Races. Scheider also stated that the name of the Uncle is descended from his own uncle, Max Ward, who was born in Hastings but now lives in Hackney, London. Of his own Uncle Max, Schneider says that he used to get into all sorts of scrapes and adventures and would take the young David along for the ride.

The programme contains very little spoken audio at all, instead vocal noises (such as gasping, grunting, moaning, panting, banging, sighing and a bit of broken vocal) similar to the type of voice Rowan Atkinson gives Mr. Bean in the animated series and the CITV show aimed for deaf children, Zzzap!. It is made by Little Bird Pictures and marketed as a silent comedy. Many of the acts are over exaggerated as in many Related Posts : International TV, Uncle Max
kids shows and done in slow motion to create some tension.

ay, i like the idea... ano? go na tayo! saturday?!

E-passport Philippines launched

The first e-passport with Serial Number EA0000001 was issued on Tuesday to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The e-Passport, which is currently being used in over 60 countries, is different from the machine readable passports that are currently being issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Its security features reportedly include a hidden encoded image, an ultra-thin holographic laminate, and a tamper-proof electronic microchip that stores the passport holder’s photograph and other personal data for easy verification of identity and is fully inter-operable.

Initially, application for the ePassport, which costs 950 pesos will be on appointment basis. Full implementation of the project will take place in the next three months. Filipino passport applicants may still choose between the ePassport and the machine-readable passport (MRP).

Meanwhile, holders of the green passports need not worry as the DFA had asked the international community to still honor them until their expiration dates.

ha??????? seryoso????????????