Philippine Volcanoes Suffers Second Loss at HSBC Hong Kong Rugby 7s

After losing from team Canada, 35-5, in the opening game of  HSBC Hong Kong Rugby 7s, the Philippine Volcanoes suffered its second straight with team Spain, 21-5, during Day 2 of the competitions at the Hong Kong Stadium.

The Hong Kong 7s is considered to be one of the prestigious tournaments on the HSBC Sevens World Series.

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‘ASAP 2012′ Throws a Grand Summer Escapade this Sunday

"ASAP 2012" is set to fire up the best summer party this Sunday (March 25) with blazing and fiery performances  as ASAP mainstays Gary Valenciano, Vina Morales, Toni Gonzaga, Nikki Gil and Yeng Constantino lead the celebration with a heartfelt tribute to women's month.

Witness the showdown of talents on the ASAP concert stage as Martin Nievera, Zsazsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Christian Bautista, Arnel Pineda, Billy Crawford, Jed Madela, Jovit Baldivino and the ASAP Sessionistas offer another hair-raising vocal collaboration; summer goddesses Bianca Manalo and the winners of 'My Girl' put on their dancing shoes; and as siblings KC and Garrie Concepcion prepare for a dance-off with Luis Manzano and Ryan Christian Recto.

Fall in-love with ASAP Pinoy Champ Angeline Quinto's powerful voice as she unveils her newest album, while British vocal quartet Blake invades the ASAP centerstage with a must-see performance.

Don't miss the twin summer birthday celebration of Young Rock Icon Bamboo and Kapamilya heartthrob Matteo Guidicelli while one of the most demanding love teams Kim Chiu and Xian Lim spread the summer love in the air. Two of the hottest teen Supahstars Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo are also going to beat the heat with a sizzling dance number.

Meanwhile, the opposite worlds of ballroom and hiphop is going to collide as Rayver Cruz, Jessy Mendiola, Iya Villania, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, John Prats, and Iza Calzado put their moves and beats on for Supahdance.

Join the best summer party this Sunday and watch 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, "ASAP 2012" this Sunday, 12:15 noon, 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.
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‘Face to Face’ Scours Barangays All Over the Country for its 2nd Anniversary

As Face to Face gains ground nationwide, the leading daytime program keeps its promise of extending help to more Kapatids in settling issues on its third year.

For the first part of its second anniversary this week, the "Barangay Hall On-air" features some of the biggest face-off in "Barangay Face to Face" starting Monday (March 26) at 10:30am on TV5.

Face to Face aims to reach "one barangay, one region and one island at a time" to help settle issues that affect our Kapatids in a more personal level.

On Monday, Face to Face goes to Brgy. Lucap in Alaminos, Pangasinan to hear out Aling Belen's complaint. According to her, she was not aware that there was something going on between her husband Mang Enrico and their house help Helen who claims that she carries his child. This rift between her parents prompted Joy to rebel against them. Know more about their story in the episode titled "Kapag wala si maybahay, bantay-sarado ni mister si kasambahay?"

Still at Brgy. Lucap on Tuesday, learn the issue involving Ronald and his ex-flame Emilia. Things get even more complicated as Lito, the current live-in partner of Emilia, and Letty, Ronald's present, enter the picture. Ilocanos unite in this episode titled "Sana tatlo ang puso ko, para lahat kayo ka-something-something ko."

On Wednesday, Face to Face flies to Visayas for the first time to reach out to Visayan Kapatids in the region. Get to know the story behind Evelyn and her often misunderstood personality whom her neighbours find to border on meddling. Don't miss this episode titled "Mataas ang pride, kahit gutom ay 'di hihingi ng tulong?" this Wednesday.

Come Thursday, Face to Face hears another issue from San Roque in Cebu City involving Nica and her philandering husband Windell. According to Joy, who admitted having an affair with Windell, no one is to be blamed but Nica as she doesn't satisfy the husband's sexual needs. Watch the full story of this episode titled "Wala ka kasing kwenta sa kama kaya asawa mo, sa akin nagpapakaligaya!" this Thursday.

Still at the Queen City of the South, Face to Face ends the first part of its second anniversary special with the story of three best friends who had a falling out after falling for the same man. Will they still get to reconcile?

A week filled with revelations awaits you in the second anniversary of Face to Face beginning on Monday (March 25), 10:30 am on TV5.
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Arianny Celeste to Be Featured in Hot Import Nights (HIN) Manila

Hot Import Nights (HIN), one the world's biggest and most popular car shows, will soon invade Manila with a series of must-see auto exhibitions, featuring sizzling hot ladies namely mixed martial arts (MMA) heartthrob Filipina-Mexican Arianny Celeste, and Import Babes Jeri Lee and Nikita Escon.

Part of Celeste's Philippine tour is her much-awaited visit to Balls Channel, the home of the world's biggest sporting event and ABS-CBN, the country's largest multimedia conglomerate.

Celeste made her debut as a mixed martial arts round girl in 2006. From then on, she became the sport's icon of sexiness and has modeled for popular men's magazines.

In 2010, Celeste was hailed "Lady of The Day" by Sports Illustrated. She was also named "The Hottest UFC Octagon Girl" by Maxim May 2010 issue, where she featured on its cover.

Know more about Arianny Celeste by tuning in to Balls Channel (SkyCable Channel 34), ABS-CBN and Studio 23. For more information, log on to www.ballschannel.tv and follow us on facebook.com/BallsChannel and @ballschannel on Twitter.
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David Archuleta Releases Pinoy Album Called 'Forevermore'

David Archuleta's first Pinoy album (and probably his last) titled "Forevermore" under Ivory Music and Video has been released.

Produced by Jimmy Antiporda and South Border's Jay Durias for Ivory Music & Video, the album contains OPM hits like Side A Band's "Forevermore" and "Hold On", "You Are My Song" by Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez, "I'll Never Go" by Nexxus, Joey Albert's "Tell Me", Gary Valenciano's "Reaching Out" and "Rainbow" by South Border.

"All of the songs included in the album tend to be really heartfelt, emotional, and you can really sing them. I think my other fans would really enjoy listening to them as well," David said of the album.
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Is There a Rift Between Miles Ocampo, Kiray Celis and Angeli Gonzales?

Kiray Celis clarified that she and co-actresses in "Luv U" Miles Ocampo and Angeli Gonzales are very close off cam despite the rift between their characters in the top-rating comedy series.

Kiray added that they may have different personalities but they jive well with it each other. "We're very much okay, we're all kikay," Kiray said. Kiray also believes that quarreling sometimes is also part of a growing friendship.

Meanwhile, on "Luv U" this Sunday (March 25), after "ASAP 2012" on ABS-CBN, Camille (Miles) is still upset with her cousins April (Angeli) and Whitney (Kiray) for defaming Honey (Arie Reyes) through a post in a social networking site. Honey and Miles are rivals for their love interest JB (Marco Gumabao). Camille will find out that Honey is just pretending to be injured just to get closer to JB, but she doesn't have any evidence.

For more updates, follow @LUVUBarkada on Twitter, or like the show's official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LUVUBarkada
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