JODIAN in ICELAND: Pangako Sa'Yo/ The Promise/????/La Promesa/ Janjiku

Pangako Sa'Yo/ The Promise/????/La Promesa/ Janjiku has been shown in many parts of the world. Generally, to a great acclaim. But it hit a snag in its run in Peru where the notorious fake Korean "fans" surprisingly protested the showing of better-rating Pinoy teleseryes over the perennial low-rating Korean dramas (to think, they were not even pitted against each other but they were shown in the same station). This led to the muted promotions of the teleserye which gingerly tiptoed around a wide arc around the "protests" of the supposedly  "fanatic" trolls of the rating chart bottom-dwellers.

The protagonists Ian Veneracion & Jodi Sta. Maria are spending their holidays in Iceland. Fate had it that they met & made selfies with each other and published them in their Instagram accounts.

Happy New Year everybody!

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Insta Scoop: Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger Together in Hawaii

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BAL Sunget? @piawurtzbach @marlonstockinger ..#PiaMarl #piawurtzbach #marlonstockinger

A video posted by PiaMarlon Forever? (@wurtzbachstockinger) on Dec 29, 2016 at 6:36pm PST

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Kim Domingo Circa 2017

Now, now, now... Kim Domingo is really welcoming 2017 with a BANG! with her cover feature in the hot FHM Magazine for January, 2017. I just hope she'll finally be letting go of those hands in a movie this coming year. She really should... She gotta... Basta!

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Vince & Kath & James Movie Review: A Feel Good Romantic Teen Comedy With Lovable Performances From Joshua Garcia And Julia Barretto

STAR CINEMA is the home of feelgood romantic comedies. It has come up with so many films belonging to the genre, most of which are the type you can easily forget once you get out of the theatre. For the 2016 Metro filmfest, the universe conspired that Star Cinema's entry is not the annual Vice Ganda comedy they usually field but a well made romcom, "Vince & Kath & James", directed by Ted Boborol, who also did the fairly well crafted LizQuen movie last year, "Just the Way You Are".

The material is not new, about a young man who stands in for another guy in courting a girl, first used in "Cyrano de Bergerac", Edmond Rostand's play filmed in 1950 starring Jose Ferrer who won the Oscar best actor award for his role as a man who writes love letters for his friend who's inept with words. Other movies that are offshoots of Cyrano are "Roxanne" (1987), a romcom starring Steve Martin; "Secret Admirer" (1985) with C. Thomas Howell and Kelly Preston, "Whatever It Takes" (2000) starring the geeky Shane West who writes love letters on e-mail for his friend James Franco. There was even a Bollywood movie inspired by Cyrano, "Duet", and some local movies with other love teams before.



The old formula of a friend posing for another guy in courting a girl has been given a new dressing for millennial viewers in "Vince & Kath & James". Based on what they call a text serye online that attracted many followers, it's now done through text messaging and with laptops, to the tune of upbeat love songs. The stars here are two untested newcomers, Joshua Garcia as Vince and dancer Ronnie Alonte as James, plus Julia Barretto as Kath who has been given breaks before with other partners like Enrique Gil and Inigo Pascual, but was not successful.

The three characters all study in the same school. Joshua is attracted to Julia but can't voice out his feelings for her so he disguises himself as Da Vinci who writes "hugot" lines in his blog. When his cousin Ronnie, the campus heartthrob and top cager, falls for Julia, Joshua creates another character, Var, to woo Julia via text messages.

We all know how this romance will go since the material is already familiar, but in fairness to Boborol and his three screenwriters, they still manage to hook our interest by coming up with lovable characters we really care for. Both Joshua and Julia have personal issues, Joshua with his mom (Ina Raymundo) who left him in the care of his tita (Ana Abad Santos), the mom of Ronnie, and Julia with his dad (Allan Paule) who went to work abroad and abandoned her mom (Shamaine Buencamino) and their family. Both are given their own touching dramatic moments that are still light and never go overboard.

Joshua is definitely one of the best finds of 2016. A product of PBB All In in 2014 where teen, regular and celebrity housemates were combined (with Daniel Matsunaga winning), we first noticed Joshua (who's from Bauan, Batangas) in the afternoon soap "Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita" and later, in "The Greatest Love". He then did a supporting role as Daniel Padilla's cousin in "Barcelona" where he first really oozed with charisma and star quality.

He now comes into his own as Vince, shining with his very fresh and engaging screen presence and knowing how to handle both his light comic and heavy dramatic moments effectively. He'll touch your heart in that scene where he tells his mom: "Ma, ipaglaban mo naman ako." Some folks are now comparing him to John Lloyd Cruz or Alden Richards, but he's only 19 and we think he'll better off on his own. His next projects will determine whether he's really going to be a threat to the likes of the aging JLC and Piolo.

As we've said, Julia is "bawing-bawi" in this movie and it's to her credit that she even allows the script and Joshua to make fun of her "tambok" cheeks. We've always found her very charming since we saw her being introduced in the last batch of Star Magic teen talents. It's just too bad that just when her tandem with Joshua works here (the viewers were swooning with delight in their kilig scenes), she'll be paired with Ronnie Alonte in her next assignment, the new soap "A Love to Last". Well, good luck.

Giving them great support are Ina, Shamaine and Mariz Racal who is funny without being OA as Julia's best friend. As for Ronnie, he suits his role as an air-headed jock who's so BSS (bilib sa sarili) perfectly. But his acting leaves so much to be desired. He really registers more as the male version of a dumb blonde. You'd truly believe that Jeric Raval is really his dad.

The movie also pays an endearing tribute to the movie of Julia's aunt, Claudine Barretto, "Got to Believe", with the late Rico Yan (this was his last film before he passed in 2002) and directed by Olive Lamasan. And we have to take our hat off to Ted Boborol and his screenwriters for being able to make a successful and relevant connection with that romcom.
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Paolo Ballesteros & Irma Adlawan In Top Acting Awards In The Metro Manila Filmfest Awards Night, 'Sunday Beauty Queen' Is Best Picture

THE SUPERB DOCUMENTARY about Pinay domestic helpers in Hong Kong, "Sunday Beauty Queens", wins the best picture award in the Metro-Manila Filmfest Awards Night held at Kia Theatre last Thursday night, produced by Viva and hosted by Mark Bautista, Yassi Pressman and Roxee B. It also won the Gatpuno Antonio J. VIllegas Cultural Award and the award for best editing.

Best director is Erik Matti for "Seklusyon". He also won last year for "Honor Thy Father". "Seklusyon" won a total of 8 awards, including best screenplay and it took home most of the technical awards, including best cinematography, production design, sound design and best theme song for "Domini Miserere". It also won a special jury prize for child actress Rhed Bustamante who really ran circles around the other members of the movie's cast and who'll never see her own performance in "Seklusyon" because its rating is R-13, meaning kids like her are not allowed to watch it.



"Saving Sally" won the best musical score award.

For the special awards, "Die Beautiful" won the best float award and my favorite movie or audience award. "Oro" won the best ensemble acting award and the FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence. The Children's Choice awards went to "Saving Sally", "Sunday Beauty Queen" and "Vince & Kath & James".

In the acting categories, Christian Bables won as best supporting actor as the loyal best friend of Paolo Ballesteros in "Die Beautiful" while Phoebe Walker won as best supporting actress as the nun with a big diabolical secret in "Seklusyon". Both of them are newcomers. Christian became very emotional in his acceptance speech, crying unabashedly as he thanked Rahyan Carlos' Star Magic workshops that honed his acting and his own mom who obviously was against his being an actor. Phoebe

 was at the backstage when her name was called as she'll be performing next in a dance number. She was more composed and didn't forget to thank God, who she was fighting against in the movie.


 The best actor award went to Paolo Ballesteros as the transgender Trisha Echevarria of the Bahamas in "Die Beautiful", but he was not there to personally accept his prize. Director Jun Lana got his trophy for him and said Paolo is sick.




 The best actress award went to Irma Adlawan as the helpless barangay captain in a mining island where a massacre happens in "Oro". Irma was present and thanked the MMFF execom and
screening committee for bringing change to the festival, then she called the real person she portrayed in the movie, Kapitana Mercy Sueno, who thanked the producers for filming the tragedy that happened in their barangay.



 Will the trophies won by "Oro", "Saving Sally" and "Sunday Beauty Queens" help to attract more crowds to these filmfest entries that are cellar dwellers? That remains to be seen but let's keep our fingers crossed for them.
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Kantar Media National TV Ratings (December 22-25, 2016) - More viewers tune in to ABS-CBN on Christmas Eve

ABS-CBN was the most watched television network on Christmas Eve, December 24, as more viewers tuned in to the Kapamilya network starting from Kapamilya Blockbusters in the morning all the way to the Kapamilya Weekend Special on late primetime.

Check out the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings from Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 22-25, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings:

Dec. 22, 2016 (Thursday):

Kapamilya Simbang Gabi (2.5%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (0.9%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.2%) vs. Unang Hirit (3.4%)
Magandang Buhay (6.6%) vs. Detective Conan (8.1%) / Yo-Kai Watch (10.8%) / Bleach (10.8%) / Mako Mermaids (10.2%)
“Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Stand By Me Doraemon'” (13.3%) vs. “Heart Of Asia Presents ‘Like A Fairy Tale'” (7.6%) / “Kapuso Movie Festival ‘The Santa Clause 2′” (9.3%)
Langit Lupa (15.8%) vs. Trops (10.8%)
It’s Showtime (16.7%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.8%) / Ika-6 Na Utos (12.4%)
Doble Kara (17.2%) vs. Hahamakin Ang Lahat (12.2%)
The Greatest Love (13.8%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (12.7%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Ang Mga Kwento Ng Housemates Ni Ku (10.1%) / Minute To Win It Last Kid Standing (17.3%) vs. Wowowin (15.4%)
TV Patrol (27.4%) vs. 24 Oras (19.7%) vs. Aksyon (2.0%) / The Walking Dead (3.4%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (34.2%) vs. Encantadia (23.4%) vs. Teen Wolf (2.4%)
Magpahanggang Wakas (25.0%) vs.  Alyas Robin Hood (21.0%) vs. The Vampire Diaries (2.0%)
Till I Met You (13.4%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (13.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 (8.9%) vs. Code Name Yong Pal (7.9%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.9%) / Reaksyon (0.5%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (5.0%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.6%) vs. Kaya. (0.3%)
Bandila (3.3%) vs. “Reporter’s Notebook
‘Mukha Ng Pag-Asa'” (2.5%) vs. Shop Japan (0.0%)
Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo! (2.1%) / O Shopping (0.8%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.1%)

Dec. 23, 2016 (Friday):

Kapamilya Simbang Gabi (1.9%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (0.5%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (4.7%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.4%)
Magandang Buhay (5.5%) vs. Detective Conan (9.5%) / Yo-Kai Watch (11.6%) / Bleach (11.8%) / Mako Mermaids (10.8%)
“Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘The Nutcracker The Untold Story'” (11.5%) vs. “Heart Of Asia Presents
‘Like A Fairy Tale'” (7.5%) / “Kapuso Movie Festival
‘The Life & Adventures Of Santa Claus'” (10.7%)
Langit Lupa (15.2%) vs. Trops (11.5%)
It’s Showtime (16.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.6%) / Ika-6 Na Utos (12.1%)
Doble Kara (17.0%) vs. Hahamakin Ang Lahat (12.2%)
The Greatest Love (14.9%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (13.9%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Ang Mga Kwento Ng Housemates Ni Ku (10.6%) / Minute To Win It Last Kid Standing (16.3%) vs. Wowowin (15.7%)
TV Patrol (26.7%) vs. 24 Oras (19.9%) / Aksyon (2.7%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (31.8%) vs. Encantadia (24.6%) vs. 2017 Oppo Pba Philippine Cup (Live) (3.8%)
Magpahanggang Wakas (23.5%) vs. Alyas Robin Hood (20.4%)
Till I Met You (13.5%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (12.4%) vs. America’s Funniest Home Videos (2.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 (7.8%) vs. Bubble Gang (9.0%) vs. America’s Funniest Home Videos (1.2%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.9%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (4.3%) / Bandila (3.3%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.8%) vs. Reaksyon (0.7%) / History With Lourd Tsismis Noon Kasaysayan Ngayon (0.4%) / Juan Direction (0.3%)
TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (2.5%) / O Shopping (1.1%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.7%) vs. Shop Japan (0.1%)

Dec. 24, 2016 (Saturday):

Kapamilya Simbang Gabi (3.0%) vs. “Adyenda
‘Healthy Holidays'” (0.7%)
“Sa Kabukiran ‘Ka Louie Tabing At Ang Pangkat Kaunlaran'” (3.8%) vs. Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (2.0%)
Salamat Dok (4.5%) vs. Pinoy Md Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (3.2%)
Swak Na Swak (4.4%) vs. My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (5.4%)
Angel Wings (3.6%) vs. Shaman King (7.4%)
Why Not? (3.2%) vs. Larva (9.2%)
“ABS-CBN NBA Sabados (Via Satellite) ‘Charlotte Hornets Vs Chicago Bulls'” (5.6%) vs. Grab & Play Wonder Balls! (10.5%) / Bakugan Mechtanium Surge (10.0%) / Bleach The Hell Chapter (9.9%) / “Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) ‘Christmas In My Heart'” (9.2%)
“Kapamilya Blockbusters (Saturday) ‘Magnificent Bodyguards'” (12.6%) vs. Sarap Diva (7.0%)
It’s Showtime (Saturday) (14.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (11.8%) / #Like (8.0%)
Ipaglaban Mo (14.0%) vs. Karelasyon (7.8%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (11.5%) / Mga Kwento Ni Marc Logan (9.9%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (9.0%)
Family Feud (12.6%) vs. Imbestigador (10.4%) vs. Movie Max 5 (2.2%)
TV Patrol Weekend (19.0%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (14.7%)
Home Sweetie Home (19.7%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (17.6%) vs. Sine Squad (2.8%)
“MMK 25 ‘Luneta Park'” (21.5%) vs. Magpakailanman (16.1%)
“Kapamilya Weekend Specials (Saturday) ‘Home Alone 2 Lost In New York'” (19.9%) / Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 (11.0%) vs. “Kapuso Movie Night (Saturday) ‘Lastikman'” (14.5%) vs. Catfish The Tv Show (0.3%) vs. Ex On The Beach (0.3%) / Ridiculousness (0.4%)
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (6.2%) / Christmas Eve Mass 2016 (4.8%) / O Shopping (2.0%) vs. “I-Witness The GMA Documentaries ‘Pagsilang Ng Tagapagligtas'” (9.3%) vs. Ridiculousness (0.9%)
Shop Japan (0.3%)

Dec. 25, 2016 (Sunday):

O Shopping (0.8%) vs. In Touch (0.3%) / Jesus The Healer (0.8%)
The Healing Eucharist (3.0%) vs. “Kapuso Sine Klasika ‘Kerubin'” (1.7%) / Santa Pac’s Merry Berry Day (2.7%)
Swak Na Swak (3.0%) vs. Shaman King (4.3%)
Salamat Dok (3.3%) vs. Tobot (6.0%)
Spongebob Squarepants (4.1%) vs. Aha (5.1%)
Avatar The Legend Of Aang (3.9%) vs. Born To Be Wild (6.8%)
Oyayi (4.0%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Discover Science (6.7%)
Matanglawin (5.4%) / “Kapamilya Kiddie Blockbusters (Sunday) ‘Up On The Wooftop'” (7.8%) vs. “Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) ‘Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure'” (7.0%)
ASAP (9.2%) vs. Sunday Pinasaya (8.2%)
Banana Sundae (9.8%) vs. Dear Uge (7.1%)
“Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters ‘Edsa Woolworth'” (6.5%) / Family Feud (8.8%) vs. “Gma Blockbusters ‘Battleship'” (11.1%)
TV Patrol Weekend (14.4%) / Goin’ Bulilit (17.4%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (15.9%) vs. Oppo Sports5 Center (2.9%) / 2017 Oppo Pba Philippine Cup (Live) (6.8%) “Wansapanataym ‘Santi Cruz Is Coming To Town'” (21.6%) vs. Tsuperhero (15.8%)
“Kapamilya Weekend Specials (Sunday) ‘Step Up All In'” (21.0%) vs. Hay, Bahay! (15.3%)
Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (12.6%) vs. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (16.5%) vs. Movie Max 5 (1.9%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 (8.6%) / Gandang Gabi Vice (6.4%) vs. “Sunday Night Box Office ‘E.T The Extra-Terrestrial'” (7.3%) vs. Ridiculousness (0.8%) / Ridiculousness (0.7%) / UFC Classics Upsets (0.5%) / UFC Ultimate Insider (0.4%)
O Shopping (0.8%) vs. “Diyos At Bayan ‘Diwa Ng Pasko Para Sa Mga Millennials'” (1.0%) / Pope Francis Christmas Eve Midnight Mass (0.2%) vs. Ufc Now (0.4%) / Shop Japan (0.1%)

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Reporter's Notebook December 29 2016

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: Reporter's Notebook is an investigative news magazine television show in the Philippines hosted by senior reporters Jiggy Manicad and Maki Pulido. It is broadcast every Thursday afternoon on GMA Network.

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Encantadia December 29 2016

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: Encantadia (2016 TV series) is a Filipino fantasy television series by GMA Network. It is dubbed as the modern requel (retelling-sequel) to the 2005 fantasy series with the same name. The show was first aired on July 18, 2016 in the Philippines and worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.

The cast including those who will portray the sang'gres or keepers of the four gems were revealed on April 4, 2016. Kylie Padilla played the role of Amihan, Alena by Gabbi Garcia, Danaya by Sanya Lopez and Pirena by Glaiza de Castro.

It is based from the hit sineserye produced by the same network, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit which stars Carla Abellana, Mike Tan and Michelle Madrigal.

Encantadia is a vast and magical continent in an "unnamed", enchanted realm. It comprises three kingdoms: Lireo, Sapiro and Hathoria. These three kingdoms, and the Lirean territory, Adamya, bear the four elemental gems that hold the continent in balance. Lireo, in the east, is the kingdom that cared for the gemstones of air and water, with its territory, Adamya. Sapiro, the northern kingdom, kept the gemstone of earth and had its lands blessed with precious metals and stones, and its soil fertile unlike any other land. Hathoria, the kingdom of the west, held the gemstone of fire and utilized it for the development of weapons and war machinery.

The three kingdoms were able to live in peace, but day came when the Hathors (inhabitants of Hathoria) gave in to their greed and started a war to claim the other gems, that they may gain power and rule over the whole continent. The Hathors first waged war with the Sapiro, in pursuit of the gemstone of earth. The Sapiryan king, King Armeo, before Sapiro's fall, was able to kill the Hathor king and claim the gemstone of fire. Sapiro, after the war, was left in ruins. While the death of the Hathor king, and the loss of the gemstone of fire, weakened the Hathor force and made them retreat. King Armeo gave the gemstone of fire and earth to his older cousin, Raquim, and willed that the gemstones be given to Ynang Reyna of Lireo for safekeeping. The four gems have not been separated since.

Years have passed and the story unfolds in Lireo, where Ynang Reyna, Minea, will choose her successor from her daughters Pirena, Amihan, Alena and Danaya. She and Imaw, an elder from Adamya, can feel imminent danger lurking, and as the gods call her to Devas, she has to leave the kingdom of Lireo in good and capable hands. She put her daughters to the test to see their capabilities and know who is best fit to be the next queen. Minea chooses and crowns Amihan, which to Pirena's dismay, led to her rebellion. The chain of events that transpired made way for the separation of the gemstones. Pirena, after having stolen the gemstone of fire sided with the Hathors and gave them back the power they've lost. Hathor now plans to rise up from hiding and bring Lireo to its demise, with the end in view of ruling over the whole of Encantadia.

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News To Go December 29 2016

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: News to Go is a newscast airing on GMA News TV. It premiered February 28, 2011 upon the first broadcast of GMA News TV, and airs early weekday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.It also aired worldwide via GMA News TV International.

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Preparing for a Baby?

If you have been a couple for a long time now, you're probably trying to have a baby. For some, it could be easy peasy but for others, it could be really hard. It depends especially on the lifestyle of couples but more often than not, it's because stress gets in the way which makes it extra hard to have a baby. There are things you need to do when you're preparing for a baby and it's really simple:

· Both must be well-rested, stress free and relaxed.

· Keep the environment quiet and relaxing.

· Try different things to spice up the lovemaking. Do not settle for what's normal or anything less. Try Robust Extreme!

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These simple steps may be a little different from what you expected but with Robust Extreme, preparing for a baby can be made easier!

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*Beware of FAKE Robust products. Only buy from reputable drug stores.

Note that Robust Extreme is not a medicinal drug and should not be used to treat the symptoms of any disease.

Robust Extreme should be 1-2 hours before sexual activity. Robust Extreme is SRP P125.00 per capsule available at all Mercury Drug and other leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

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Stars Who Officially Got Engaged This Year

Stars who officially got engaged this year are Anne Curtis with chef husband Erwan Heussaff, Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia, Erich Gonzales and Daniel Matsunaga, Rochelle Pangilinan and Arthur Solinap, Gwen Zamora and Jeremy Marquez, widow Camille Prats and new found love JB Yambot, Desiree del Valle and Boom Labrusca, Luis Alandy and non-showbiz fiancee Joselle Fernandez, and Bangs Garcia and British boyfriend Lloyd Birchmore who already have a wedding date, January 17, in Boracay, where they first met each other.

An actress who had a same sex wedding in December is Rosanna Roces with transgender Jessy Arias. Transwoman Ate Glow (impersonator of former Pres. Gloria Arroyo whose real name is Rene Facunla) also married a British guy last July in London and is now known as Renee Hampshire.
The actress daughter of Rez Cortez, Cai Cortez, also admitted she got married in civil rites with Tunisian businessman Wissem Rahkmi and she just gave birth to their son, Habib.

Other folks who found romance in each other this year are actor Geoff Eigenmann and singer Maya, singers Michael Pangilinan and Garie Concepcion, Brazilian import Fabio Ide and ex-beauty queen Bianca Manalo.

Zsa Zsa Padilla broke up with Architect Conrad Onglao but patched things up and have since gone back into each other's arms.

Also reported to have gotten back into each other's arm when they were paired in the movie "How to Be Yours" are Bea Alonzo and Gerald Anderson, but they have yet to admit it formally in public. Bea used to be on with Zanjoe Marudo and reports of their split up were reported late in 2015 and confirmed early this year.

After her breakup from Rocco Nacino, Lovi Poe seems to have found a new romance in a non-showbiz foreign guy, Chris Johnson. He is currently in Manila to spend the Christmas holidays with Lovi, then they will fly to Thailand for the New Year, but Lovi insists they're not yet officially on even if their action speaks louder than her words.

Aiko Melendez found new romance in an Iranian named Shahin Alimirzapour in April and seems so happy about it even if she's 12-years older than him. But five months later in September, the relationship was over. Aiko's ex-husband, Jomari Yllana, is said to be romancing his "The Half Sisters" co-star Jean Garcia and they're constantly seen together. But they have yet to admit their romance in public.


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Paolo Ballesteros Confesses He Really Joined Beauty Pageants When He Was In Cabanatuan Science High School

PAOLO BALLESTEROS is widely predicted to win the Metro Manila Filmfest best actor award for his role as transgender Trisha in "Die Beautiful", but he wouldn't like to put it into his head. "Hindi ko iniisip yun," he says. "Maski sa Tokyo Filmfest, wala akong expectations, pero ibinigay kaya di salamat."

His Christmas won't be complete because his 7-year old daughter Keira is no in the U.S. with her mom. "Buti nga busy ako in promoting 'Die Beautiful' so no time para ako malungkot. Touched talaga ako ng lahat ng kasama ko sa 'Eat Bulaga', in full force sa pagsuporta at pag-plug sa movie ko, lalo na si Tito Joey de Leon sa social media accounts niya. Ramdam ko ang pagmamahal nila sa'kin and I'm glad naa-appreciate nila ang trabaho ko. Sa 'Die Beautiful', hindi lang ako aktor kundi make up artist din kasi ako mismo ang nagme-make up sa iba't ibang transformations ko diyan. Talagang maipagmamalaki ko ang pelikula na nagustuhan nila sa Tokyo, Toronto at Keral Filmfest sa India where I got a special award for outstanding performance. Sana naman, ngayong magbubukas ito sa mga sinehan this Christmas day, panoorin din ng mga kababayan natin."

Mother Lily Monteverde is so impressed with his acting in "Die Beautiful" that she signed him up to a three-picture contract. "Thanks sa pagtitiwala ni Mother Lily but alam niyang 'Eat Bulaga' pa rin ang priority ko. Sana, yung project na gagawin ko sa Regal, maging kasingganda ng 'Die Beautiful'."

He's shown joining gay beauty pageants in the movie. Has he joined one in real life? "I did, pero hindi pang-gay. Panlalaki, like yung Mr. Cabanatuan City Science High School kunsaan ako nag-aral." Does he win? "Always! Just like when I joined you Bebot beauty contest sa 'Eat Bulaga', win din ako."

If he's a transwoman in real life, who's the guy he'd choose to love him? "Siempre, ang ultimate crush ng mga ganyan, si Papa Piolo."
Is Piolo also his real crush? "Ay, hindi! Na-google ko lang yun, eh. Si Piolo Pascual daw."
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MOVIE TRAILER: EXTRA SERVICE Starring ARCI MUÑOZ, JESSY MENDIOLA & COLEEN GARCIA

A sexy welcome to 2017. May there be less eyesores in 2017...

Lol!

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QRT Quick Response Team December 27 2016

News TV Quick Response Team December 27 2016 Full News Replay??
SHOW DESCRIPTION: News TV Quick Response Team (or simply News TV QRT) is the afternoon news broadcast of GMA News TV which airs in the Philippines. Produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, the news division of GMA Network. It is aired weekdays at 5:15-6:00 PM (PST).

News TV Quick Response Team premiered on August 1, 2011 at 4:00pm, anchored by Jiggy Manicad. It is different from any other newscasts in the Philippines because it is the first news program in the Philippines where the anchor is not on the studio, but on the scene of the news.

On January 16, 2012, it was moved to 6:00 pm due to the coverage of the Impeachment of Renato Corona.

On June 11, 2012, it was moved again at 5:30 pm.

On 2014, QRT transferred to its earliest timeslot 5:15pm running in 45 minutes.

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Good News December 27 2016

Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales December 27 2016 Full Episode Replay??
SHOW DESCRIPTION: Good News Kasama si Vicky Morales (Good News with Vicky Morales) is the weekly news broadcast of GMA News TV which airs in the Philippines. It airs every Mondays at 8:00-9:00 PM (PST).

The newscast is anchored by Vicky Morales. It features different news from that focuses on the positive events in the country. This includes different events and achievements of Filipinos all over the country. Tween star Bea Binene anchors segments that shows different attractions for children as well as news from the youth sector known as "Happy News".

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Angel Locsin Wears Wig to Hide Excessive Hair Fall Allegedly Caused by a Certain Salon's Treatment

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Photos of premiere actress, Angel Locsin, wearing a disheveled wig has spread in various social media sites. Netizens quickly speculated on the reason why Locsin was wearing the hairpiece. Disguising herself was out of the question as she gamely posed with fans.

The other plausible reason was that Locsin could be hiding her real hair. Again, some guessed that she could be hiding her hairstyle for an upcoming project. However, one netizen claims that Locsin is really hiding an alleged botched job of a salon. The said treatment caused much of Locsin's hair to fall off, leaving only a few inches.

Netizens have urged Locsin to file a suit for the damage done to her hair. Meanwhile, Locsin has yet to comment on this story, but sources say she might indeed file one.

Fashion PULIS welcomes Angel Locsin and the alleged salon for their side on the matter.

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CAUTIVA/HANGGANG MAKITA KANG MULI to open in Peru's Panamericana TV

GMA was really flying high in 2016. It closes the year with the first foray abroad of its 2016 teleserye HANGGANG MAKITA KANG MULI in South America (retitled as Cautiva, Captive in Spanish). Starring Derrick Monasterio & Bea Binene, it was the story about a feral child hauled from the jungle to adapt to modern civilization by a psychology student.

It is one of the more original scripts from a recent teleserye and I was glad it was noticed immediately abroad after its recent local showing. It will replace another Pinoy teleserye,La Promesa, which will end shortly.

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"Merry Christmas!": Celebs post their Christmas messages

It's Christmas, and some of your favorite stars have sent out Christmas greetings or messages in their social media accounts. Check 'em out!


Vice Ganda: @vicegandako: "Happy Birthday po Jesus!!! Salamat po ng maraming marami!!! I love you po!!! Naghanda ako kasi po Birthday mo! Ginalingan ko po! Yabyu!"

Joao Constancia @boyband_joao: "Wishing You All And Your Family A Merry Merry Christmas! May Your Hearts Be Filled With Love & Happiness! 🎄😄❤️"

Gretchen Ho @gretchenho: "Wishing You All And Your Family A Merry Merry Christmas! May Your Hearts Be Filled With Love & Happiness! 🎄😄❤️"

Liza Soberano @lizasoberano: "lizasoberanoPine trees, cinnamon treats, this is what Christmas is made of, but most importantly let's take a moment to thank God that Jesus our savior was born 🙏🏼"


Maymay Entrata @maymay_entrata0506: "Merry Christmas po sainyong lahat! Wish ko na maging masaya at puno ng pagmamahal ang Christmas nating lahat. May handa man o wala, buo man ang pamilya o hindi, malapit man o malayo sa mahal natin sa buhay bsta ang importante ay maging masaya at mag pasalamat sa Dios na isang pasko nanaman ang dumaan sa buhay natin na dapat bigyan ng halaga dahil itong araw nato ay ang kaarawan ng ating Panginoon. The Lord of Lords and King of Kings, JESUS CHRIST! ❤️ #MerryChristmas
#Weareoneinlove
#Isangpamilyatayo"

Edward Barber @edward_barber: "❤🎄Merry Christmas Everybody 🎄❤"

Ruffa Gutierrez @iloveruffag: "Let go of what's gone. Be grateful for what remains. Look forward to what's coming. 🎄🎁🙏🏻🌟❤️️#GutzYChristmas"

Ronnie Alonte @hashtag_r2a: "Pag bigyan nako! Macho ko dito ts laki ng legs ko. Ahahah 😂😂😂 joke lang merry Christmas sainyong lahat. 😘😘 loveyou all!"


Karla Estrada @karla_estrada1121: "Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!! #happylife #thankful🙏🏻 #TeamFord ❤❤❤"

Gerald Anderson @andersongejr: "Merry christmas everyone! :) happy holidays! God bless!"

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Bagyong Nina (Nock-Ten), now a super typhoon! #NinaPH

Bagyong Nina (with international name Nock-Ten) has already been upgraded from TYPHOON to SUPER TYPHOON by the US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JWTC) in its latest update issued this evening.

JWTC located Super Typhoon Nina at approximately 426 NM East of Manila, Philippines.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) hasn't upgraded Nina yet into a super typhoon. It still classifies Nina as a typhoon based on its 8PM weather update, where it says that Nina has maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 215 kph. (For a tropical cyclone to be classified as super typhoon in the Philippines, it must have maximum sustained winds of more than 220 kph.)

According to PAGASA, Nina has maintained its strength as it moves toward the general direction of Bicol area. It is expected to make landfall over Catanduanes tomorrow, which happens to me Christmas Day, either in the afternoon or in the evening.

The Christmas Typhoon was located at 355 km East of Virac, Catanduanes, with coordinates 13.4 °N, 127.5 °E. It's being forecasted to move West Northwest at 15 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 2 has already been raised in:

Camarines Sur
Masbate including Ticao and Burias Island
Catanduanes
Albay
Sorsogon
Northern Samar

Signal #1 meanwhile is up in:

Metro Manila
Bulacan
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Rizal
Quezon including Polillo Island
Camarines Norte
Aurora
Romblon
Marinduque
Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island
Oriental Mindoro
Aklan
Capiz
Samar
Eastern Samar
Biliran
Leyte
Bantayan Island

May God bless us all and keep everyone safe as we celebrate Christmas, the joyful birth of Papa Jesus. - Mykiru.ph

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Sarap Diva December 24 2016

Sarap Diva December 24 2016 Full Episode Replay
SHOW DESCRIPTION: Sarap Diva (lit. Delicious Diva) is a Philippine Cooking show/talk show created by GMA Network. The show is hosted by singer-actress, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and aired every Saturday morning, before the network's afternoon variety show, Eat Bulaga. Each episode, there are celebrity guests for the host to chat and cook with. It began airing on GMA Life TV instead of GMA Pinoy TV because of timeslot issues on November 3, 2012, four weeks after its original premiere, on a four-episode delay basis.

As of March 1, 2014, the show is only on a three-episode delay basis on GMA Life TV, but as was done with the very beginning of the show's airing on GMA Life TV, the musical-singing portion of Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is edited out of every episode.

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Tweet Scoop: Kim Chiu Tells Netizen to Stop Making Stories about Her and Gerald Anderson

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