The Mistress takes no. 1 spot in All-Time Box Office

The movie The Mistress has toppled the previous title holder The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin in the Box Office. It is now declared as the highest-grossing local movie of all time.

The 10th anniversary special of the on-screen love team between John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo have soared up in the box office ratings.

The Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd movie raked in a titanic P356 Million after a month of showing in theaters nationwide and worldwide. Currently, The Mistress is still being shown in local theaters.

Found below is the complete list of blockbusters, provided by Box Office Mojo.

Star Cinema produced and co-produced movies monopolize the list of blockbuster Filipino movies of all time. Viva Films' and Spring Films' forging of partnerships in movie production with Star Cinema proved to be fruitful and profitable at all.

Justin Bieber Photo Scandal, A Publicity Stunt?

Here's an article on Mykiru.PH I read about Justin Bieber's laptop being allegedly stolen the contents of which containing some sensitive, private photos of Justin Bieber.

Definitely, it caught the attention of Bieber fans, but whether it's true or not, read through the said post.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Justin Bieber's laptop and camera were stolen last Tuesday and now an alleged "Justin Bieber naked photo scandal" has been leaked online.

According to Justin Bieber himself on Twitter, his laptop and cam were stolen Tuesday night while he was having a show with fellow Canadian, "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen at the Tacoma Dome in Washington, USA. 

"s-cks when u take personal footage and people dont respect your privacy," posted Justin Bieber on Twitter. "yesterday during the show me and my tour manager josh had some stuff stolen really sucks. People should respect other's property." 

Justin Bieber added that he had lots of personal footage (probably videos with girlfriend Selena Gomez?). "I had lot of personal footage on that computer and camera and this is what bothers me the most. #lame #norespect" 

And now, this is probably what Justin Bieber is worrying about after his laptop was stolen. 

A scandal photo allegedly of Justin Bieber is spreading online, which shows a fully naked guy with a bird tattoo on his hip holding his birdie in front of the camera. 

As we all know, Bieber also has a bird tattoo on his left hip and the guy is also as skinny as the singer, but the face isn't shown in the photo. 

If that's really Bieber, then probably it was taken before he had a crown tattoo on his right collarbone last August (just like the one in the photo above). 

A blurred copy of the photo was posted on Ace Showbiz, but was later removed. Unblurred copies of it however have already circulated on the web upon checking via Google Images. 

In a recent report by TMZ, Justin Bieber reportedly has denied that he's the guy in the photo. (Thanks that it's not him, 'coz I don't like the birdie's appearance.) 

Meanwhile, a certain "gexwy" has opened an account on Twitter to allege that he has videos of Justin Bieber from the stolen laptop. He even posted there links to a Youtube account "gexwy yo" containing videos of the singer. 

"good job with the password protected @justinbieber weak." 

"@justinbieber notice us and answer your dms or we are going to put the other videos from the camera out!

"@justinbieber i got your stupid dms. I dont think so. Gonna show the world. TOMORROW." 

"TOMORROW, u've been warned. Should of listened @justinbieber." 

A bit worried Justin Bieber responded to the tweets: "@gexwy no matter what you have and what you put tomorrow i know my fans wont leave me. screw it. #toostrong." 

That's right Bieber! (Maybe, the fans will adore you more with your naked pics.) 

@gexwy replied to Bieber's tweet and said that he/she will leak a video at noon tomorrow (early morning MLA time). "@justinbieber that is what u think. We will see tomorrow at NOON. Last chance and the rest of u can just shutup. U have no idea what i have and when u see tomorrow u will feel tomorrow." 

The said Twitter account already has over 50,000 followers, who probably are waiting for his/her next tweet and see if he/she indeed has Justin Bieber scandal videos on-hand.

LATEST UPDATE: As promised, @gexwy posted on Twitter a link to a video about Justin Bieber, and it's a newly-uploaded music video of "Beauty and a Beat" feat. Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Watch!

Now I get it. It was all a publicity stunt. That exchange of tweets between @justinbieber and @gexwy was staged and planned.

So Justin Bieber's stolen laptop and naked photo are nothing but a publicity to create buzz for his new music video? Nice one.

Article Source: Mykiru.PH

Calling all freshmen students, join the 21st Philippine Statistics Quiz

Are you aspiring to become a statistician someday? Want to learn more about the practical uses of statistics in day-to-day living? Well, here's an exciting competition for you!

The National Statistics Office (NSO) and the Philippine Statistical Association (PSA) formally jump-started their search for the country's young statistics wizards. In its website, NSO announced information on the said statistics contest.

Philippines Statistics Overview - Population Census, Labor and Employment, Family Income, Education (Literacy Rate), Consumer Price Index, Establishments

Yesterday, I was able to grab a copy of the latest NSO-NCR's Fact Sheet No. 3 Series 2012, NSO's most requested statistical data about the Philippines. 

I am sharing with you the updated information about the Philippines especially its population, private building construction, BMDs (births, marriages and deaths), labor and employment, family income and expenditure, education (literacy rate), consumer prices, and business and industry.

The Amazing Race Philippines begins airing October 29 on TV5

The Amazing Race Philippines, viewed to be the Philippine entertainment industry's most expensive reality show, will premiere on TV5 on Monday (October 29). Do find the teaser video of the Amazing Race Philippines below.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel TV5Philippines

Kapatid actor and sportsman Derek Ramsay is said to be the host of the show. Could this hike the ratings of TV5 in its attempt to reduce the viewer ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA? Let's keep watch on the upcoming Nielsen and Kantar ratings releases.

"This Guy's In Love With You, Mare" earns P23 million on day 1

Kapamilya starred "This Guy's In Love With You, Mare" took in 23 million Php on its pilot screening, said Mico del Rosario, advertising and promotions manager of Star Cinema.

The movie, which began showing on October 9, featuress three of ABS-CBN's hit stars - Vice Ganda, Toni Gonzaga, and Luis Manzano.

Vice, who is a veteran host of ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" and "Gandang Gabi Vice," predicted "This Guy's" will be another blockbuster just like his past movie "Praybeyt Benjamin," which grossed more than P300 million.

With Viva Films as its co-producer, the comedy film directed by Wenn Deramas is still showing in more than 100 theaters nationwide.

FIFA Friendly Games: Philippine Azkals vs Bahrain Live on Studio 23

Watch the FIFA international friendly between the Philippine Azkals and Bahrain, Azkals vs Bahrain, live on Studio 23 around 11 PM, October 12, at the Muharraq Stadium in Bahrain.

Bahrain rank 115th while Azkals are in 147th place in the Coca-Cola-FIFA rankings.

Ongoing: Azkals vs Bahrain FIFA International Friendly

Venue: Muharraq Stadium in Bahrain

Date and Time: October 12, 11:00 PM (Philippine Time)

Where to watch: Studio 23

PCSO Lotto Draw Results (October 12, 2012)

Here are the PCSO Lotto Draw results for October 12, 2012:

Megalotto 6/45

28-09-10-07-30-16Jackpot Prize: P4,794,370.20
Winner: 2

4Digit
5-1-3-8Jackpot Prize: P30,113.00
Winner: 29

ADMU vs UST Finals Game 2 Replay

Found below is a video replay of the last two minutes of Game 2 in the UAAP Senior Men's Basketball Finals between ADMU and UST.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel kenzhu23

In the video replay below, Nico Salva shares his thoughts after winning Ateneo 5th straight win in the UAAP Senior Men's Basketball Finals, ADMU vs UST.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel TheABSCBNNews

Walang Hanggan cast in Thanksgiving concert, October 21

Stars and staff of the high-rating ABS-CBN teleserye Walang Hanggan will hold a Thanksgiving concert to all their supportive and loyal fans who have kept them in the top position for almost a year in the TV ratings for the primetime block.

The grand concert, dubbed as Walang Hanggang Pasasalamat, will take place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 21, 2012.

Walang Hanggan's main casts Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Helen Gamboa, Susan Roces, Melissa Ricks, Paulo Avelino, Julia Montes, and Coco Martin is said to be performing in the concert.

Also to be present in the concert are Kapamilya stars Kris Aquino, Gary Valenciano, Vice Ganda, Boy Abunda, Toni Gonzaga, Richard Yap, singers Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Jed Madela, Juris, Aiza Seguerra, Bryan Termulo, Bugoy Drilon and Liezel Garcia, and the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, which recently performed at the opening of the newest DFA mall branch in SM Manila.

Tickets to the said concert will be released on Saturday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the ABS-CBN Center Road. The Walang Hanggan thanksgiving concert will also be aired on ABS-CBN on October 21 after Sarah G. Live!.

ADMU vs UST Game 2 Results: Ateneo wins UAAP 75 Senior Men's Basketball championship

The Ateneo Blue Eagles made history when they beat the UST Growling Tigers, 65-62, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 75 Senior Men's Basketball putting a close to the Finals round of the tournament. This grants ADMU the five-peat acknowledgment title.

The spectacularly close Game 2, UST vs ADMU, was viewed by more than 20,000 spectators at the Araneta Coliseum on Thursday, October 11, 2012. The tightness in the scores were imminent in the first three quarters.

With Ateneo's new mark in UAAP basketball today, Norman black joins Baby Dalupan as star coaches with five wins or more in the league’s history.

In a post-game interview, Black credited UST for putting up a good fight in the Finals. The winning coach said he already predicted since the start of the season that UST was a team to beat.

Nico Salva was named the Finals MVP for Season 75.

Video replays of the Ateneo vs UST - UAAP 75 Finals Game 2 will be posted here soon.

How to get certified copies of NMAT result

For all those NMAT takers who are about to proceed with their dream of becoming a doctor, it's already a given that in applying for admission, one has to have back-up plans (plan B, plan C or even plans D-F) in preference of med school.

Thus, comes the need to have certified (machined) copies of your NMAT result. To obtain extra copies of your NMAT results, follow these easy steps to get certified true copies of your NMAT result.

Step 1: Determine number of needed copies of NMAT results.

Take note of the number of copies of NMAT results which you want to get from the Center for Educational Measurement, Inc (CEM).

Step 2: Deposit payment.

If you prefer to pick the copies up at the CEM office, you can directly pay to their cashier's office or through BPI, an amount of 50 pesos for each copy. If you want it to be mailed at your home address, payment of 80 Php for shipping fee. 

Deposit the payment through their BPI account number, 1885-1133-34. The account name is Center for Educational Measurement, Inc.

Step 3: Submit a request letter.

If you paid through BPI, send a letter of request address to Mr. Jesus Sevilla Jr, OIC Special Project of CEM. Take a photo of your deposit slip (OR) and attach it to the letter (email). Send these to their email address, nmat@cem-inc.org.ph.

You may also opt to send a hard copy of your letter of request and deposit slip via fax, 02-8945536. Take note that steps 2 and 3 are interchangeable.

Step 4: Wait for acknowledgment response.

Wait for their response acknowledging receipt of deposit slip.

Step 5: Claim NMAT result copies.

Claim the certified copies of your NMAT results at the CEM Head Office from Monday to Friday, 8:30-11:30 AM and 1:00-4:30 PM. CEM's office is located at the 24th floor Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower, 2210 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.

Step 6: Proceed to CEM office by public transportation.

Just take the MRT, and drop off at Magallanes Station (at the Alphaland Southgate Mall). Exit the mall and look for a jeepney with the signage PRC. Ride in, and ask the driver to drop you at Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower. Landmark near it is Don Bosco-Makati.

Note: Don't forget to bring 2 IDs. The first ID is for swapping with a visitor's ID inside the building. The second ID will be showed to the guard on the 24th floor; he will hand out your ID to the CEM staff.

Civil Service Exam Room and School Assignments (October 21, 2012)

UPDATE: Watch out for the results of the Civil Service Exam October 2012 or Career Service Examination Passers List. It will be out after 45 working days. In the meantime, like our facebook page - Spotlight Philippines to receive updates on the CSE-PPT results for October 2012.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Civil Service Commission has now released an examination advisory providing the link to the online notice of school and room assignment of Qualified Applicants for the October 21, 2012 Career Service Examinatio - Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) per Testing Centers  which will be held nationwide - in regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, NCR, CAR, CARAGA and ARMM.

Qualified applicants for the October 21, 2012 Career Service Examination, Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE – PPT), who will take their examination in the various Testing Centers nationwide, may now check their School and Room Assignment using the Online Notice of School Assignment (or ONSA). 

To check the ONSA, an applicant would have to enter/input the following personal information on the blank fields upon clicking the link:

1. Last Name
2. First Name
3. Middle Name and Middle Initial (use asterisk (*) if no Middle Name)
4. Date of Birth
5. Region
6. Level of Examination
7. Verification Code

If upon visiting the link, nothing shows up in the screen check, please check again later. This is due to the high demand for user access into the said site.

October 2012 Interior Design Board Exam Results

In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the result of the October 2012 Interior Designer Board Exam which was held in Manila on October 2-4, 2012.

The list of passers of the Interior Designer Board Exam are found here. Congratulations to everyone who passed!

Follow this blog to receive update on the release of the results of the Interior Designer Licensure Examination. Check out the side panels or visit the link to the Spotlight Philippines Facebook page.

El Gamma Penumbra performs Gangnam Style

Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 3 finalist El Gamma Penumbra released a video featuring their famous shadow play backed up by PSY’s hit dance Oppa Gangnam Style. See the video of El Gamma Penumbra in Gangnam Style performance.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel elgammapenumbra

PCSO Lotto Draw Results (October 10, 2012)

Here are the PCSO Lotto Draw results for October 10, 2012:


Grand Lotto

49-40-02-47-37-28 (in any order)

Jackpot Prize: P58,917,006.00

Winner: 0

Megalotto 6/45
17-12-23-42-31-10Jackpot Prize: P4,500,000.00
Winner: 1

4Digit
6-2-7-7
Jackpot Prize: P26,318.00
Winner: 34

October 26 declared holiday in the Philippines

Malacañang announced that October 26, 2012 will be a regular holiday in the Philippines in observance of Eidul Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

Signed by President Benigno Aquino III, the declaration contained in Proclamation No. 488, stated “Republic Act No. 9849 provides that Eidul Adha shall be celebrated as a regular holiday.” 

The festival's date was based on the declaration issued by Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body.

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended that the observance of Eidul Adha be on October 26, 2012. It further recommended that the Eidul Adha prayer be conducted upon final declaration of the Saudi Government.

Article source: Inquirer News

Comelec disqualifies Ako Bicol party-list, 12 others

12 party-lists planning to run in the 2013 elections, aside from Ako Bicol party-list, were disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for failing to represent any particular sector.

Ako Bicol partylist was disqualified, with a unanimous 6-0 vote, due to the presence of its three incumbent nominees in the Congress. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said the group’s incumbent lawmakers will be allowed to finish their terms until June 30 next year but they can no longer run in the 2013 polls.

The 12 other party-lists disqualified were:

• 1-AANI
• 1-BRO PGBI
• 1GANAP/GUARDIANS
• 1st PRISA
• A Blessed
• Alliance for National Urban Poor Organizations Assembly, Inc. (ANUPA)
• Alliance for Rural Concerns (ARC)
• Association for Righteousness Advocacy on Leadership (ARAL)
• Atong Paglaum
• Organization of Regional Advocates for Good Governance Onward Nation-Building (Oragon)
• United Movement Against Drug Foundation, Inc. (UNIMAD)
• Yes We Can.

National Museum free entrance this October

The National Museum, located at P. Burgos Drive in Manila, will be open to the public for free only this October. Normally, it charges P30 for students, P100 for adults and P80 for senior citizens and are free of charge only on Sundays.

The museum's administration extended its annual practice of waiving fees during the National Museum Week in order to "increase public intrest in Filipino art and heritage," according to a Yahoo! Philippines report

.

Among areas which will be open to the public are the newly-refurbished National Art Gallery and the Museum of the Filipino People.

The National Art Gallery showcases paintings made by recognized artists like Fernando Amorsolo, Vicente Manansala and Juan Luna  Also found here are the sculptures of National Artist Guillermo Tolentino, Graciano Nepomuceno and Isabeloo Tampinco.

Meanwhle, the Museum of the Filipino People presents galleries about Philippines' history, including the exhibit "Pinagmulan (The Origin)," which exhibits items dating back to the country's pre-historic era.

For details, visit the National Museum of the Philippines.

NBA 2K13 now in the Philippines

You're reading it right! The highly anticipated NBA video game simulation franchise, NBA 2K13, is now out in the Philippine market through the partnership of X-Play Online Games, Inc. and  2K Sports. 

The basketball video game is now available in the Philippines for Playstation 3 (P2,595), Xbox 360 (P2,495), Portable Playstation (P1,895) and Windows PC (P1,995).

Beyonce's partner and hip-hop master Jay-Z, who served as the game's Executive Producer. provided inputs in so far as designing the interactive menus, the introduction of the game per se, and a whole lot more. Aside from that, he is also responsible for its 24-song soundtrack.

Some features of the NBA 2K13, which introduces the control stick, are the following:

• Actions such as dribbling, shooting, and other movements have been inputted to the right analog stick.
• One can now make use of and combine all kinds of basketball tricks designed to surprise the oppoent.
• There is an increase in the number of shot selections.
• Un-lockable extras such as jerseys and the like or increase the stats of the team may be done via player purchase. 
• There will be a match-up between the 1992  Dream Team and the 2012 US Men's national team.
• Each player has unique signature skills that could prove to be a game-changer.

VP of Marketing for X-Play Miguel Bauza revealed that they will be roaming around the country to engage millions of NBA 2K Filipino fans to join in its tournaments and raffle prizes.

Filipino boxing title holder Denver Cuello forgets title belt inside taxi

The current WBC Silver Minimum-weight title belt holder, Denver Cuello, accidentally left his much-coveted title belt inside a taxi he rode in from Cubao last night.

The Filipino champion, with a record of 32 wins, 4 losses, and 6 draws, boarded the taxi from Cubao and went to a mall along Sumulong Highway in Pasig.

The Filipino boxer was not able to get the plate number of the taxi. He is now calling the attention of anyone who has seen his belt to return it to him.

Supreme Court issues TRO against Cybercrime Law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the implementation of the Republic Act 10175, otherwise known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. 

The high court justices unanimously issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) after it was flooded by 15 petitions complaining against some provisions of the Cybercrime Law which were deemed unconstitutional. This specifically pointed out provisions include provisions on freedom of speech, right to privacy, equal protection of the law, double jeopardy, and illegal searches and seizures.

UST editorial calls Ateneo, La Salle lemons and cowards

An editorial in the September 30 issue of The Varsitarian, the official publication of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), hit professors of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) for declaring their support of the RH Bill tagging them as "intellectual pretenders and interlopers."

The editorial was entitled "RH Bill, Ateneo and La Salle: Of Lemons and Cowards." Both Public Relations offices of ADMU and DLSU declined to comment.

For a detail report, visit Inquirer News.

SPOTTED: Nokia Lumia 920 Preview

Wanna know what Nokia's newest smartphone, the Lumia 920, can offer? Check out the video below to see a hands-on exercise of using the Nokia Lumia 920.

Video Courtesy: Youtube user phonedog

Film director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, 57

Multi-awarded director Marilou Diaz-Abaya succumbed to breast cancer at the St. Luke’s Hospital at 6:30 PM on Monday, October 8, 2012. Abaya died after a five-year battle with the disease.

According to a report in INQUIRER.net, Abaya was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Her health improved in 2008. Her illness returned in 2009, improved again in 2010, and then recurred in 2011.

She has directed at least 20 movies which include internationally acclaimed films (with English titles and subtitles). These include “Brutal” (1980), “Karnal” (1983), “Baby Tsina” (1984), “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” (1992), “Ipaglaban Mo, The Movie” (1995), “Sa Pusod Ng Dagat” (1997), “José Rizal” (1998), “Muro Ami” (1999), “Noon at Ngayon” (2003), and “Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig” (2011).

Also, Abaya was a 2005 nominee in the category Women for Peace of the Nobel Peace Prize.

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) social network accounts hacked

The social network accounts of the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph) were hacked Monday, October 8, 2012. Both Pep.Philippines (Facebook) and @scoopbox (Twitter) were infiltrated.

In its main page, PEP through its editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon released a statement regarding the incident.

This is Jo-Ann Maglipon, editor-in-chief of PEP.ph. 

Today, October 8, 2012, PEP's accounts on facebook (PEP.Philippines) and Twitter (@scoopbox) were hacked. 

Netizens calling themselves protectors of cyberspace, and supposedly enraged by the Cybercrime Law, are holding PEP hostage until, they say, their condition is met. This condition is that "important informations [sic] posted here must be retweeted/shared or in anyway [sic] possible that it can reach more people." They add: "This account will be given back (if the owner wants it back) if a [sic] condition is met." 

All right. Some people just don't know how to fight a war. You want to fight the bullies that created RA 10175, yet you bully an online portal? You want to rally society behind you, yet you violate the very tools in cyberspace that deliver the message? You want respect as legitimate dissenters, yet you disrespect us who work ploddingly to make our dissent known? 

I'm really doubting if these hackers are in fact against the crazed Cybercrime Law. Sounds to me like they're dark agents of those pushing this law in its original or revised-each of which is crazed!-version. 

PEP has a series of stories already lined up exposing that law and its fallacies. YES!, PEP's print affiliate, of which I am also editor-in-chief , is racing against deadline to include a biting commentary against that law, including sidebars of its completed interviews with lawyers, judges, journalists, militant individuals, and international human rights groups that have, wisely, spoken up against the deep dangers of the Cybercrime Law. Both PEP and YES! will be posting graphics-PEP on its homepage; YES! on the cover of its November issue-loudly announcing "NO TO CYBERCRIME LAW!" 

I have taken a stand on this. The Web and print staff have taken a stand on this. We will fight this law. We did not fight Marcos to wrest back our small liberties, only to have them swept away by ill-informed and myopic legislators, backed by a President who pains the country as he has never had before. The President forgets those years when his own father was bullied, unsuccessfully, into giving up his right to expression and speech by the man in Malacañang. 

That said, I wish to have nothing in common with these hackers. Nothing. They're no different from those legislators; they simply used another pulpit. 

NOTICE: PEP is officially dissociating itself from @scoopbox on Twitter and PEP.Philippines on Facebook. Here are the new accounts of PEP.ph: @PEPalerts on Twitter and PEPalerts on Facebook. 

As of posting time, its new Facebook page PEPalerts has 125 likes, while its Twitter account @PEPalerts has 299 followers.

 

PCSO Lotto Draw Results (October 8, 2012)

Here are the PCSO Lotto Draw results for October 8, 2012:

Grand Lotto

07-01-14-32-52-31 (in any order)

Jackpot Prize: P52,572,052.80

Winner: 0

Megalotto 6/45
41-17-40-34-12-19Jackpot Prize: P4,500,000.00
Winner: 1

4Digit
7-5-6-3Jackpot Prize: P14,723.00
Winner: 60

SPOTTED: Gangnam Style (Guitar Cover) by Sungha Jung

As PSY's Oppa Gangnam Style continued to top charts worldwide, an extra-pro guitarist Youtube star made his own version, in fact, an artistic guitar cover of it. Watch Sungha Jung's cover of Gangnam Style (PSY)!

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel jwcfree

This young man we have here is musically genius! To know more about Sungha Jung, proceed here.

SPOTTED: Abra - Gayuma (Official Music Video) ft. Thyro & Jeriko Aguilar

Love knows no boundaries. This saying can further be explained by a rap-influenced song Gayuma which features Thyro and Jeriko Aguilar. The recently released OPM music video, which has quite good video quality, depicts love in a conventionally, contextually different way.

Video Courtesy: Youtube Channel aabraaTV

46 nurses in Taguig hospital fired for liking Facebook post

Up to 46 nurses in Taguig-Pateros District Hospital were reportedly dismissed for liking a post on Facebook.

One of the nurses removed from duty said that prior to the incident, she liked a Facebook post made by one volunteer doctor about the incapacity of the hospital to provide for the medical needs of Taguig residents.

The nurses were allegedly not given their certificate of employment by the hospital. Apart from this, no dialogue took place among the concerned parties.

Meanwhile, the city government of Taguig stood up with conviction saying that blatant disobedience of hospital authority and protocols, and creation of intrigues maligning hospital and personnel causing internal discontent led to their termination. It was legal since the nurses' contract ended last year

With report from ABS-CBN News (DZMM).

One Direction to endorse Penshoppe

One Direction, a popular British boy band, is set to endorse Filipino clothing brand, Penshoppe which  recently bought to the Philippines Hollywood A-lister Zac Efron as one of its international endorsers.

Photo Courtesy: Crushable website

The members of One Direction (1D) are (from left to right) Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Liam Payne. Among their worldwide hits are “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing."

Globe Rewards Points at 50% off

Globe has offered its subscribers an early Christmas surprise. Globe cut off the points needed to redeem a certain Globe reward by 50%. Rewards can either be redeemable by yourself or be given as gifts for a loved one.

The list of redeemable items from Globe Rewards is as follows:

STARBUCKS300SALE (P300GC) - from 624 pts now 321 pts

USBSALE (4GB) - from 576 pts now 288pts

SM500SALE (P500 gift pass) - from 902 pts now 451 pts

UNLISALE20 (unli txt to Globe/TM valid for day) - from 26 pts now 13 pts

GCALL100SALE (60 mins to Globe/TM valid for 5 days) = from 130 pts now 65 pts

To redeem a reward for yourself, just text REDEEM (space) ITEM CODE and send to 4438. To gift rewards, just text GIFT (space) ITEM CODE (space) 10-digit recipient number and send to 4438. More redeemable items are found by texting ITEMS2 to 4438.

Promo runs until October 21, 2012.

KZ Tandingan wins X Factor Philippines title

Biritera KZ Tandingan from Digos City was declared the first winner of ABS-CBN's singing competition  X Factor Philippines Sunday (October 7) night at the Pagcor Theater. Garnering 54.77% of total votes, she bested Gabriel Maturan and Daddy's Home during the show's finale.

Being the first X Factor Philippines winner, Tandingan bagged a prize package worth P4 million, including an exclusive recording contract with Star Music. Maturan (32.33%) took home P100,000. Third-placer Daddy’s Home (12.90%) received P50,000.

The judge-mentors of the X Factor Philippines were Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Pilita Corrales, and Charice Pempengco.

PCSO Lotto Draw Results (October 7, 2012)

Here are the PCSO Lotto Draw results for October 7, 2012:

Superlotto 6/49

46-43-39-23-21-02 (in any order)

Jackpot Prize: P16,398,990.00

Winner: 1

PCSO Lotto Draw Results (October 6, 2012)

Here are the PCSO Lotto Draw results for October 6, 2012:

Grand Lotto

08-54-01-49-27-42 (in any order)

Jackpot Prize: P46,454,338.80

Winner: 0

Lotto 6/42
40-20-11-26-33-16
Jackpot Prize: P3,466,409.40
Winner: 0

6Digit
7-7-9-9-7-2Jackpot Prize: P1,208,673.86
Winner: 0

X Factor PH Grand Finals: Daddy's Home performance

Daddy's Home, an all-male vocal group and one of the grand finalists of the X Factor Philippines, sang Garry V's 1992 hit Gaya ng Dati in the first Grand Showdown of the X Factor PH at the Pagcor Theater on Saturday (October 6). 

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

 

In the second Grand Showdown portion of the X Factor Philippines, Daddy's Home performed Through the Fire with the Soul Siren Nina. Seriously awesome!

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

X Factor PH Grand Finals: KZ Tandingan performance

KZ Tandingan, who is one of the grand finalists of the X Factor Philippines, performed her won rendition of The Carpenter's Superstar in the first Grand Showdown at the Pagcor Theater on Saturday (October 6).

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

In the second Grand Showdown portion of the X Factor Philippines, KZ enjoyed singing with OPM icon Rico J. Puno his hit classic The Way We Were. Amazing performances!

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

X Factor PH Grand Finals: Gabriel Maturan performance

Gabriel Maturan, who is one of the grand finalists of the X Factor Philippines, performed the male version of American Idol 3 winner Fantasia Barrino's I Believe in the first Grand Showdown at the Pagcor Theater on Saturday (October 6).

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

In the second Grand Showdown portion of the X Factor Philippines, Gab had a duet with Bamboo singing The Script's hit song I'm The Man Who Can't Be Moved with a surprising twist. Just check it out! :)

Video Courtesy: RealityShowPH

ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards 2012 nominees list, bets

Here are the nominees for the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2012:

Photo Courtesy: ABS-CBN, BidaKapamilya

FEMALE POP
Angeline Quinto
Sarah Geronimo
Aiza Zegeurra
Zia Quizon

MALE POP
Erik Santos
Christian Bautista
Gloc 9
Daniel Padilla

POP SONG
Bakit Nga Ba Minamahal Kita - Angeline Quinto
Bakit Pa Ba - Sarah Geronimo
Ako Na Lang - Zia Quizon
Sirena - Gloc 9

James Morrison Live in Manila 2012

English singer-songwriter and guitarist James Morrison, who sang all-time hit Broken Strings, will be performing live in Manila on October 9 (Tuesday) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. He will be in the country to promote his album The Awakening.

James Morrison Live Ticket Prices:

PATRON VIP – P4,500

PATRON REGULAR – P3,500

LOWER BOX VIP - P3,500

LOWER BOX REG – P3,000

UPPER BOX A – P1,800

UPPER BOX B – P800

For tickets, call Ticketnet at 911-5555.

Galaxy Alive Tour 2012: BigBang Live in Manila, Tickets

Korean Pop (KPop) group BigBang will perform live in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Area on October 24, 2012, Wednesday at 8 PM. The highly anticipated BigBang concert, dubbed as Galaxy Alive Tour 2012, will be the center of attention of KPop fans in the country.

BigBang is composed of G-Dragon, T.O.P., Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung. The South Korean male band is handled by talent agency YG Entertainment which also manages 2NE1, PSY, and Se7en.

Ticket prices for the BigBang Alive Galaxy Tour in Manila 2012 are as follows:

VIP 1 & 2 (Reserved Seating) – P13,200

VIP 3 (Standing) – P10,560

Lower Box A (Reserved Seating) – P7,920

Lower Box B (Reserved Seating) – P6,870

Upper Box (Reserved Seating) – P3700

General Admission (Free Seating) – P1060

Reserve online. Call 470 2222 or visit SM Tickets.

Elton John Live in Manila, Tickets

English rock singer-songwriter, musician Elton John will be performing in the Philippines at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM.

Image Source: Wikipedia

Elton John Live Ticket Prices

PATRON VIP – P12,000
LOWER BOX VIP  – P11,000
PATRON REG  – P10,000
LOWER BOX REG  – P10,000
UPPER BOX A PREMIUM  – P7,500
UPPER BOX A  – P6,000
UPPER BOX B PREMIUM  – P4,350
UPPER BOX B – P3,500
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) – P1,000

Reserve your tickets online through TICKETNET