Friday, 19 December 2014

Pinoy Parazzi Vol 8 Issue 8 December 19 - 21, 2014

• Angel, iniintriga kay Anne
• Vic Sotto, gumagamit na ng senior citizen ID
• Ryzza Mae, ‘di makikilala kundi dahil kay Ruby
• Mark, imbiyerna sa nanglait sa anak
• Edad 65 pataas na miyembro ng pag-ibig, puwede nang kunin ang savings – VP Binay
• Meralco, inutusang i-refund sa konsyumer ang p5-b sobrang singil
• Palpak na MRT operations, inungkat sa senado
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The Most Intense 2014-2015 PBA Philippine Cup Semis Airs on TV5

Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), TV5 Press Release
 
A new Philippine Cup champion will be crowned with four teams contending in the prestigious conference that crowns the best All-Filipino squad.

The first semifinals series tips off on Thursday between the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters against the Alaska Aces. On Friday, top-seeded San Miguel Beermen collide with rival Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters.

 (2) Rain or Shine Elasto Painters vs (3) Alaska Aces
The E-Painters are raring to make it back to the Philippine Cup Finals once again. Coach Yeng Guiao has been brilliant in utilizing his players this season and finding gems such as rookie Jericho Cruz  and unheralded Jonathan Uyloan. He has also relied on Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts Gabe Norwood, Jeff Chan, Beau Belga and Paul Lee to lead the team. One thing going for them is their desire to win a Philippine Cup title for coach Yeng.

Calvin Abueva has been brilliant for the Alaska Aces in this conference. He has found his groove in averaging double figures in points and rebounds. Eric Menk and Vic Manuel have been steady frontcourt contributors for the team while JV Casio & Dondon Hontiveros have exploded at the right time in their elimination games, and now coach Alex Compton is hoping they can do the same for the Semis series.

(1) San Miguel Beermen vs (4) Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters
Defense has been the key in the Beermen’s campaign this conference as they have limited their opponent to below 80 points, with the league’s reigning MVP Junemar Fajardo dominating the paint and staying consistent this conference. The Beermen has found a gem in their trade for Jeric Fortuna has been floor-spacing outside threat they have been longing to partner with Fajardo.  Unclear what this sentence is trying to say. Please rephrase.

Hoping to reclaim the title they won in 2013, the Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters have been shooting the lights out from 3-point territory with Jayson Castro, Larry Fonacier and Jimmy Alapag as gunners. Inside presence has also been made more evident by brusque operators Rob Reyes, Harvey Carey and Kelly Williams, with rookies Matt Rosser and Kevin Alas making their own impact as well.

Who will gain the upper hand in each of the series to book a seat to the Finals?

Catch the LIVE action only on TV5 starting at 7PM on weekdays and 5PM on Sundays for the duration of the 2014-2015 Philippine Cup Semifinal round. Live streaming and EXCLUSIVE interviews can be seen on Sports5.ph. Radio listeners nationwide can also follow the action on Radyo5 NewsFM  (92.3 NEWSFM Manila, 101.9 NEWSFM Cebu, 101.9 NEWSFM Davao, 102.3 NEWSFM Bacolod and 97.5 NEWSFM General Santos.)


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

TV5's Most Romantic WATTPAD Stories Now Available at Viewstream app


Stuck in traffic? Worry no more! Make the most out of Metrowide traffic this Holiday "rush" Season by watching the most romantic, top-rating  modern romance series TV5’s Wattpad Presents via streaming on the Viewstream app, for only P15/story.

Who wouldn't want to feel the love, be loved and share the love this most romantic time of the year? We all are. And to further ignite the love in you, TV's adaptations of popular love stories on the Wattpad site, is now made available right on your mobile phone via  the Viewstream app. You can now witness these love stories come to life,  without commercial breaks for only P15/story. 

Some of the featured stories are:

My Tag Boyfriend, starring Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Sam Concepcion




Mr.  Popular Meets Ms. Nobody, starring Mark Neumann and Shaira Mae Dela Cruz


DyepNi, starring Alwyn Uytingco and Jennica Gracia



Almost a Cinderella Story, starring Eula Caballero and Carl Guevara



And you need not to use your credit card to pay. All you have to do ist use your Smart Prepaid load or charge to your Smart Postpaid bill.

To learn more, visit http://smart.com.ph/viewstream


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

The Voice of the Philippines: Battle Rounds Get Even More Exciting with "Power To Steal" at Play

 The Filipino Channel (TFC), The Voice of the Philippines Press Release

The coaches of the top-rating and twitter-trending singing reality show in the Philippines, ABS-CBN’s “The Voice of the Philippines” Season Two airing on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide, have begun to trim down their teams in the ‘Battle Rounds’ and raise even higher stakes with the coaches’ power to ‘steal’ at play.

The teams of the four superstar coaches Lea Salonga, Bamboo, Sarah Geronimo, and Apl de ap delivered surprising and promising performances that left the worldwide audience in awe.  The ‘Battle Rounds’ pitted two artists from the same team that went head to head to win a spot in the next round of the competition which is the ‘Knockout Rounds.’  The losing contestant, however, will still have a chance to move on to the next round if the other coaches use their power to ‘steal.’

First to battle were young balladeer Timmy Pavino and the singing chemist Philippe Go from Team Lea who sang “Forevermore” popularized by Side A.  Although the other three coaches thought of Go to move on, Salonga saw potential from the young balladeer Pavino and chose him to move on to the next round of the competition.  Next battle pairing for the team of the Broadway Diva was the happy-go-lucky-guy from Cebu Humfrey Nicasio versus Salonga’s namesake and power belter, Leah Patricio.  Both sang the duet, “Forever” by Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez.  Patricio’s vocal control and power emerged victorious making her the second member of Team Lea to move on.  

Virtual artist Karl Tanhueco and former 90’s singer/actor Nino Alejandro let out their inner rock souls as they battled it out on stage, nailing “We Built This City” by Starship.  Alejandro was chosen by Salonga to move on because of his experience as a performer.  Cebu charmer Jem Cubil and former Star Magic artist Thara Jordana, on the other hand, delivered a romantic battle with the duet performance of “No Air”
by Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks.  Salonga said she was more swayed with the conviction that Cubil showed and chose him over Jordana.  Another showdown from Team Lea was the battle between the singing nurse of Dasmariñas, Cavite Emil Sinagpulo and guitarist-turned-vocalist Mic Llave who both sang “More Than Words” by Extreme. 
At the end of their performance, Llave was chosen by Salonga to move on to the ‘Knockout Rounds’ because of the unique and raspy quality of his voice.

The Kamp Kawayan team led by Bamboo also delivered powerful performances during the ‘Battle Rounds.’  First to battle in his team was proud lesbian and band vocalist Rita Martinez versus the back-up singer and proud mom Suy Galvez who performed Gloria Jones’ “Tainted Love.”  Martinez won the battle but Galvez, who thought her dreams were about to end, got stolen by Coach Apl to be part of his team.  Freelance singer Ramonne Rodriguez and former Mojofly vocalist Lougee Basabas also gave Bamboo a run for his money after the two ladies performed the Bee Gees’ hit “To Love Somebody.”  Basabas triumphed over Rodriguez and moved on to the next round of the reality show.  

Another battle pairing from Team Bamboo was between two soulful and emotional singers, OPM lover Rence Lee Rapanot and song-writer Casper Blancaflor.  The two sang Radiohead’s hit, “Creep” which gave all four coaches goose bumps.  In the end, Rapanot was chosen to move on but Blancaflor was moved to tears when she got stolen by Salonga.  Another epic battle, deemed as one of the best in the history of “The Voice of the Philippines,” was the clash between rocker chicks, Tanya Ileto-Diaz and Shairah Cervancia who both sang Yano’s popular OPM rock song, “Banal Na Aso.” Both rockers nailed the performance and were given standing ovations from the coaches but Bamboo chose Diaz to move on to the next round.  The three other coaches, however, did not miss the chance to push their red buttons to steal Cervancia because of her performance.  In the end, Cervancia chose to be part of Geronimo’s team.  

The team of the Popstar Royalty also delivered soulful performances worthy of the spots for the ‘Knockout Rounds.’  Wakeboarder singer Daniel Ombao and modern-day telegram singer Jason Dy both serenaded the audience with their performance of “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men.  Dy won over Ombao and is now moving on to the next stage of the competition.  Another pairing from Team Sarah was between the soulful singers and belter, Monique Lualhati and Shaira Opsimar who sang a sultry rendition of “Lady Marmalade” popularized by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Maya, and Pink.  Lualhati emerged victorious over Opsimar.  Another soulful battle in Geronimo’s team was between one-man-band Elmerjun Hilario versus reggae soul singer Kokoi Baldo.  Both singers tackled on Mr.Big’s “To Be With You” and sang it soulfully.  Baldo triumphed over Hilario but fate turned for the latter as Coaches Bamboo, Salonga, and Apl turning for the one-man-band-artist.  Hilario, who was crying when the three coaches pushed their buttons, eventually chose Bamboo as his newest coach.

Daughter of a school administrator in Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao Demie Fresco was also chosen to move on to the next round beating power belter Rosalyn Navarro after their strong performance of “Tell Him” by Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion.   A battle of two different genres clashed when OFW rocker and daddy Douglas Dagal versus French-Filipina singer and 2013 TFCKat Winner for Europe Vanessa Monot performed “As” by Mary J. Blige and George Michael.  Despite the flavorful harmony played by the two, Dagal was chosen to move on to the ‘Knockout Rounds.’


Team Apl also started the ‘Battle Rounds’ on a high note with former Rivermaya vocalist Jason Fernandez and daddy-rocker Bradley Holmes fighting over a spot for the ‘Knockout Rounds.’  Both rockers sang Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love,” but it was Holmes who emerged victorious.  Fernandez, meantime was surprised by Geronimo when she pushed her red button to steal the vocalist.  The two ‘Marks’ of Team Apl also went head-to-head in the battles.  Engineering student Mark Avila battled with the young crooner Mark Cando with the song, “This I Promise You” by N’Sync but it was the latter who triumphed the battle and will continue on in the next stage.  The two ‘konteseras’ of Team Apl also battled it out on stage.  Mecerdita Quiachon and Maki Cao both sang Chaka Khan’s “Through The Fire” but it was Cao’s resonating voice that secured her a spot to the ‘Knockout Rounds.’  Last to battle for Team Apl were singing policewoman Janet Cadayona and former recording artist Arnee Hildago.  Both mothers sang Basil Valdez’ “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo.” 
PO3 Cadayona won the battle but Hidalgo, who at first was doubtful about the song because of her range, impressed Bamboo and prompted him to push his chair, making Hidalgo the last ‘steal’ of team Kamp Kawayan.  

Find out who else will battle it out on stage and who will complete the ‘steal’ slots of Salonga and Apl in the continuation of the ‘Battle Rounds’ of “The Voice of the Philippines” Season Two on December 20 and 21, Saturday and Sunday (December 21 and 22, Australian Daylight Savings Time or ADST and New Zealand Daylight Savings Time or NZDT; December 20 and 22, Guam time) on TFC worldwide. Viewers worldwide can also watch the continuation of the ‘Battle Rounds’ via livestream or after its Philippine airing on TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv and via its video-on-demand or VOD (Internet Protocol television or IPTV) service available in the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC or follow @KapamilyaTFC on Twitter and Instagram.


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Opens No. 1 in the Philippines

Warner Bros. Pictures Press Release

The Philippines bade farewell to Middle-earth with a heartfelt send-off as “The Battle of the Five Armies” – the final film in “The Hobbit” trilogy -- hauled a stunning P72-million opening gross at the nationwide box-office in only three days.

This was announced today by Francis Soliven, General Manager of Warner Bros. Philippines which locally distributed the film.

“Battle” debuted on Friday, Dec. 12 which meant it had only a three-day opening weekend, yet the film managed to overcome this setback and still captured 65 percent of the market for a No.1 bow.
The Peter Jackson-directed saga also established several records, among them the Biggest Opening Day for a Warner Bros. film this year (ahead of “Godzilla”), Biggest Opening Day and Biggest 3-Day-Weekend for a “Hobbit” or “Lord of the Rings” franchise film.

The fantastic opening in the Philippines reflected the film's phenomenal debut at the foreign box office this weekend, picking up a massive $117.6 million in 38 foreign territories, including such major markets as Japan, Russia and Mexico. It opens in the U.S. on Dec. 17 yet.

Among the notable territories, Germany accounted for $19.5 million, the United Kingdom contributed $15.2 million, France added $14.5 million, and Russia amassed $13.4 million, ranking as the biggest Warner Bros. opening ever in the country.

 






Back in the Philippines, “Battle” reeled off in 296 screens, with SM Mall of Asia garnering for the highest receipts at P3.92-M, followed by SM North EDSA (P3.35-M) and SM Megamall (P3.26-M).
Trinoma clinched the fourth slot with P2.56-M, followed by SM Cebu (P2.21-M), Glorietta 4 (P2-M), SM Aura (P1.75-M), Bonifacio High Street (P1.63-M), Greenbelt 3 (P1.61-M) and Ayala Cebu (P1.59-M).

The 11th to 20th places are occupied by Power Plant (P1.49-M), Gateway (P1.45-M), SM Southmall (P1.34-M), Shang Cineplex (P1.30-M), Alabang Town Center (P1.28-M), SM Clark (P1.23-M), Eastwood (P1.06-M), Theatremall (P1.03-M), Gaisano Davao (P1.01-M) and Newport (P 981,180).
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.

As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide - unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.

Now playing across the Philippines in theaters and IMAX®, “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Dell Unveils Newest Top of the Line, New-Generation Monitors

Article: RM Marcelo
On December 12, Dell unveils its new-generation monitors during its year-end media gathering event at Hyve, The Fort. The new monitor line-up includes the world's first type of 5k monitor UP2715K, the industry's first type of 34-inch curved-screen monitor U3415W, the all-new Ultra HD 4K monitor P2715Q and the new UltraSharp monitor U2515H. These new-generation monitors represent Dell's most cutting-edge technologies in ultra high-definition, ultra wide-angle curved screen, high performance commercial Ultra HD 4K screen, and ultra sharp screen, bringing the highest picture quality and superb usability to customers.

"We are excited to announce Dell new monitor line-up in sizes and price points that will be compelling to customers seeking for higher resolutions," said Jasmon Ching, S&P Brand Marketing Manager, Dell South Asia. "Today's announcement reinforces how Dell has led in product innovation by making the latest monitor technologies available to everyone, regardless to their usage or budget."







The industry's first type of 5K-resolution monitor UP2715K is the latest flagship product of the UltraSharp series known for its uncompromising performance and visual experience. This monitor is designed mainly for the color-based and high resolution imaging industries and game software developers. UP2715K uses a 27-inch 16:9 ultra-HD 5K screen panel and its screen resolution reaches 5120 x 2880 (higher than 14 million pixels) or seven times better than ordinary full-HD monitors. Dell UP2715K has 12-digit hardware 3D LUT and supports the company's Premier Color Technology. It can display 1.07 billion colors, boasting an accurate color reduction degree.

Dell was the first to unveil 34" curved monitor, goundbreaking for its optimal union of innovative design and brilliant resolution. The U3415W is the Perfect display for both gamers and game developers. The Dell UltraSharp34" Monitor features an ultra-wide 21:9 screen with the cinematic clarity and sharpness of WQHD 3440x1440 resolution so gamers will see everything being thrown their way and developers have the ultimate canvas for enhanced productivity and creativity.  The curved display and wide field of view work together to give gamers a competitive edge, requiring less eye movement when compared to a flat panel display and enabling players to take advantage of their peripheral vision when the competition heats up.

Dell 4K monitor offers extraordinary detail at an affordable price for the mainstream market. Dell Ultra HD P2715Q is the latest monitor technology masterpiece for the mainstream market. With a gorgeous 3840 x 2160 resolution and more than 8 million pixels, this 27-inch 4K monitor provide extraordinary details and pixel-perfect clarity for the creative eye with four times the resolution of full-HD. Responding to color quality and resolution needs of creative people, this monitor boasts a wide color coverage of 99% sRGB, allowing users to experience natural and consistent colors whether they're editing vibrant images from a camera. With the extraordinary clarity and high pixel density on the 27-inch monitor, colors look even more defined onscreen. The P2715Q monitor is equipped with ultra-wide viewing angles and a refresh rate of 60Hz, allowing users who spend long hours designing, editing and creating visual contents to bring their vision to life and manipulate even the smallest color details of their image with incredible clarity-all at the price they can afford.

Dell U2515H offers borderless viewing experience. Dell UltraSharp 25 inches monitor is loaded with premium features for an exceptional viewing experience, without the premium price tag. Users can enjoy phenomenal clarity of a 16:9 screen with 2560x1440 QHD resolution and ultra-wide viewing angle with U2515H. To help boost productivity, the UltraSharp 25 can easily be pivoted 90 degrees clockwise r counter-clockwise placing the thinnest edges side by side for an enhanced screen experience with a multi-monitor set up.


Pricing and Availability

All Dell monitors are already available in the market and ready for order with the following prices:

Dell UltraSharp 27 UP2715K Ultra HD 5K Monitor price stars from $2,499.00

Dell UltraSharp 34 U3415W Curved Monitor price starts from $1,199.00

Dell UltraSharp 25 U2515H Monitor price starts from $479.00

Dell P2715Q Ultra HD 4K Monitor price starts from $699.00

Dell Inc. listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com


By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest

Maja Salvador at Gerald Anderson, wala pa sa plano ang pagpapakasal


USO ANG kasalan sa showbiz ngayon. Pero ang super in love na sina Maja Salvador at Gerald Aderson, wala pang plano na magpakasal.
Sa estado nila ngayon na halos araw-araw ay puno ng pag-iibigan ang mundo nila, p’wedeng-p’wede na.
Ang edad nila, swak na swak na. Maja is 26. Si Gerald ay 25. Pero ... Continue Reading at Pinoy Parazzi Showbiz News

Bawal Paluin Si Bunso


MAYROON NANG batas na nagbabawal sa mga magulang na mamalo o gumamit ng dahas sa pagdidisiplina sa kanilang mga anak. Ito ang anti-corporal punishment law. Dati-rati ay naririnig lang natin ang ganitong batas sa Amerika. Hindi naman ito siguro pangkaraniwang panggagaya lang ng mga Pinoy katulad... Continue Reading at Pinoy Parazzi Showbiz News
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