BAGYO UPDATE: Tropical depression Seniang intensifies, signal no. 1 up in 23 areas

As of 5PM today, tropical depression Seniang has intensified, local news reports, and follows a west northwest path at 13 kph and packs maximum wind speeds of 55 kph near the center. It has brought 23 areas under signal number 1.

The provinces affected by Seniang (signal number 1) are as follows:

• Leyte 
• Southern Leyte 
• Camotes Island
• Cebu 
• Bohol
• Negros Oriental
• Negros Occidental
• Siquijor
• Dinagat Province
• Surigao del Norte
• Surigao del Sur
• Siargao Island
• Agusan del Norte
• Agusan del Sur
• Compostela Valley
• northern part of Davao Oriental
• Davao del Norte
• Misamis Orienta
• Bukidnon
• Lanao del Norte
• Misamis Occidental
• Zamboanga del Norte
• Camiguin

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VIRAL: Blaine Nasser, Pinoy, covers Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud

Searching the web for good covers of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" has led me to this young Pinoy's rendition of the internationally recognized love song. Enjoy listening to Blaine Nasser's cover of "Thinking Out Loud"! Blaine Nasser hails from Davao City; hear him sing more songs (plus original ones!) via this SoundCloud link.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel Josan Imperial

P.S. Damn bro, you should sing a lot of Ed Sheeran's songs (with a shirt bro)! Try Ed Sheeran's Photograph. :)

Coco Martin shows Kris Aquino his achieved dream house

Have you ever dreamed of your own dream house? Probably one with an infinity pool? Or set with an interior garden surrounded by glass? Probably one with state-of-the-art kitchen?

Well, hardworking actor Coco Martin finally has achieved his own dream house. It may be know that Coco Martin's popularity shot up during the 'Tayong Dalawa' days; he's won lots of awards from then on.

On KrisTV, Coco Martin's house is finally revealed. Watch it below.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel ABS-CBN News

Daniel Padilla sings Pangako Sa'Yo teleserye remake theme song

Looks like we've got a total package here; the most popular young actor in town today, Daniel Padilla, will be singing the theme song of the most awaited teleserye of 2015, 'Pangako Sa 'Yo', where a comeback war between the two arch-nemesis Amor Powers, to be played by Jodi Sta. Maria, and Claudia Buenavista, to be played by Angelica Panganiban, will engage the viewers to probably one of the memorable clashes of scripts and acts in PH entertainment history.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel ABSCBNstarmusic

Dubbed as one of the longest running (and the first!) teleserye in the Philippines, spanning 2000 to 2002, 'Pangako Sa 'Yo' will feature the hottest love team of the generation, KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla). Watch the trailer of Pangako Sa 'Yo below.

  

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel ABS-CBN Entertainment

40th MMFF Awards Night Winners: Bonifacio, English Only Please own

Film critics have already chosen! Now it's time for movie-goers to take action, and know which movies are of good quality in value.

A film that depicts the life of Andres Bonifacio and a romantic comedy film were the top winners in the recently concluded 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night held last Saturday, December 28.

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"Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo" bagged the Best Picture Award, aside from other  awards including Best Musical Score, Best Theme Song, Best Cinematographer, Best Sound Engineer. Apart from these, it also took home four special awards - Youth Choice, FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence, Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award, and Best Float.

"English Only Please" won Best Director (Dan Villegas), Best Actor (Derek Ramsay), and Best Actress (Jenelyn Mercado) awards; it also managed to take 2nd Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Original Story, and Best Editor.

"Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2" obtained the 2nd Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Joey Marquez), Best Supporting Actress (Lotlot de Leon), and Best Visual Effects awards.

"My Big Bossing" brought home the Best Child Performer (Ryzza Mae Dizon) award.

The other films, most of which are top-grossers including "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" and "Feng Shui" didn't bag any award.

FULL LIST OF 2014 MMFF WINNERS:

MAIN COMPETITION:

• Best Picture: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• 2nd Best Picture: "English Only, Please"
• 3rd Best Picture: "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
• Best Actor: Derek Ramsay, "English Only, Please"
• Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado, "English Only, Please"
• Best Director: Dan Villegas, "English Only, Please"
• Best Screenplay: "English Only, Please"
• Best Original Story: "English Only, Please"
• Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon, "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
• Best Supporting Actor: Joey Marquez, "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
• Best Cinematographer: Carlo Mendoza, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Best Editor: Marya Ignacio, "English Only, Please"
• Best Sound Engineer: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon, "My Big Bossing"
• Best Musical Scorer: "Von de Guzman, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Best Theme Song: Von de Guzman, "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Best Make-Up Artist: "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
• Best Visual Effects: "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"
• Best Production Designer: Ericson Navarro, "Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2"

SPECIAL AWARDS:

• FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Face of the Night: Nadine Lustre
• Youth Choice Film Award: "Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Best Float: "Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo"
• Special MMFF 40th Year Award: MMDA Chair Francis Tolentino
• Special Commemorative Award: Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada
• Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award: "Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo"

NEW WAVE:

• New Wave Best Director: Jason Paul Laxamana, "Magkakabaung"
• New Wave Best Picture: "Magkakabaung"
• New Wave Jury Prize: "M: Mother's Maiden Name"
• New Wave Best Actress: Zsa Zsa Padilla, "M: Mother's Maiden Name"
• New Wave Best Actor: Allen Dizon, "Magkakabaung"
• New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Gloria Sevilla, "M: Mother's Maiden Name"
• New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Kristoffer King, "Maratabat"