23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV 2009 Nominees

The awarding of the 23rd Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television will be on November 29,2009, 7 pm at Pagcor Grand Theater, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Paranaque City.

There will be special awards for this event:

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. Johnny Manahan

Excellence in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Award: Vice President Noli de Castro

PMPC Star Awards for Television 2009 Hall of Fame: Eat Bulaga





Here are the list of nominees:

Best Primetime TV Series

Codename: Asero (GMA-7)
Eva Fonda (ABS-CBN-2)
Iisa Pa Lamang (ABS-CBN)
Kahit Isang Saglit (ABS-CBN)
Luna Mystika (GMA-7)
May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN-2)
Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actor

Gerald Anderson, Your Song Presents: My Only Hope, ABS-CBN)
Christopher De Leon (Kahit Isang Saglit, ABS-CBN)
Baron Geisler (SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Suspetsa, GMA-7)
Coco Martin (Tayong Dalawa, ABS-CBN)
Albert Martinez (May Bukas Pa, ABS-CBN)
Diether Ocampo (Iisa Pa Lamang, ABS-CBN)
Jericho Rosales (Kahit Isang Saglit, ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Actress

Claudine Barretto (Iisa Pa Lamang, ABS-CBN)
Agot Isidro (Tayong Dalawa, ABS-CBN)
Angel Locsin (Only You, ABS-CBN)
Angelica Panganiban (Iisa Pa Lamang, ABS-CBN)
Gina Pareño (Tayong Dalawa, ABS-CBN)
Cherry Pie Picache (Iisa Pa Lamang, ABS-CBN)
Cristine Reyes (Eva Fonda, ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance by an Actor

John Lloyd Cruz (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Pedicab” episode, ABS-CBN)
JC de Vera (Obra Presents: JC de Vera, “Pretty Boy” episode, GMA-7)
Vice Ganda (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Bola” episode, ABS-CBN)
Joross Gamboa (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Bisikleta” episode, ABS-CBN)
Richard Gomez (Obra Presents: Katrina Halili, “Bayaran” episode, GMA-7)
Albert Martinez (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Bisikleta” episode, ABS-CBN)
Diether Ocampo (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Lambat” episode, ABS-CBN)
John Wayne Sace (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Chess” episode, ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance by an Actress

Gina Alajar (Obra Presents: JC de Vera, “Pretty Boy” episode, GMA-7)
Gretchen Barretto (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Salamin” episode, ABS-CBN)
Alessandra de Rossi (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Pedicab” episode, ABS-CBN)
Sunshine Dizon (Obra Presents: Sunshine Dizon, “Butch” episode, GMA-7)
Judy Ann Santos (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Lason” episode, ABS-CBN)
Lorna Tolentino (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Chess” episode, ABS-CBN)
Carmina Villarroel (Maalaala Mo Kaya: “Reseta” episode, ABS-CBN)

Best Children Show

Art Angel (GMA-7)
Batang Bibbo (GMA-7)
Kiddie Kwela (TV 5)
Kids On Q! (Q 11)
Sine ‘Skwela (ABS-CBN)

Best Children Show Host

Pia Arcangel, Tonipet Gaba, and Krystal Reyes (Art Angel, GMA-7)
Roxanne Barcelo (Batang Bibbo, GMA-7)
Bayani Agbayani (Kiddie Kwela, TV 5)
Tonipet Gaba, Ella Guevarra, Romina de Jesus, David Hubalde, Sam Turingan, Renford Alano, and Aria Cariño (Kids On Q, Q 11)
Tado Jimenez, Bombi Plata, and Shiela May Junsay (Sine’Skwela, Studio 23)

Best Educational Program

Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Convergence (Net 25)
Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak (ABS-CBN)
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Quickfire (Q 11)

Best Educational Program Host

Kim Atienza (Matanglawin, ABS-CBN)
Rosebud Benitez (Quickfire, Q 11)
Paolo Contis (Bilib Ka Ba Nights Presents: World Records, GMA-7)
Amy Perez and Gilbert Remulla (Kabuhayang Swak Na Swak, ABS-CBN)
Dr. Ferdie Recio and Kiko Rustia (Born To Be Wild, GMA-7)
Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. (Kap’s Amazing Stories, GMA-7)

Best Travel Show

Balik-Bayan (Q 11)
Bread and Butter (UNTV 37)
Biyaheng Langit (IBC 13)
Landmarks (Net 25)
Trip Na Trip (ABS-CBN)

Best Travel Show Host

Drew Arellano (Balik-Bayan, Q 11)
Arlene Razon, Kitt Meily, and Rodel Flordeliz (Bread and Butter, UNTV 37)
Rey Langit (Biyaheng Langit, IBC 13)
Faye de Castro (Landmarks, Net 25)
Uma Khouny, Katherine de Castro, Jayson Gainza, Kian Kazemi, and Franzen Fajardo (Trip Na Trip, ABS-CBN)

Best Reality Program

Dare Duo (Q 11)
Day Off (Q 11)
OMG! (TV 5)
Pinoy Records (GMA-7)

Best Reality Program Host

Ryan Agoncillo (Pinoy Fear Factor, ABS-CBN)
Paolo Bediones (Survivor Philippines, GMA-7)
Toni Gonzaga, Nikki Gil, and Billy Crawford (Pinoy Dream Academy – Season 2, ABS-CBN)
Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez (Dare Duo, Q 11)
Manny Pacquiao and Chris Tiu (Pinoy Records, GMA-7)

Best Lifestyle Show

Events Incorporated (Q 11)
Fashionistas By Heart (Q 11)
House Life (Q 11)
Life And Style (Q 11)
Urban Zone (ABS-CBN)
Us Girls (Studio 23)

Best Lifestyle Show Host

Tim Yap and Sam Oh (Events Incorporated, Q 11)
Heart Evangelista, Jocas de Leon, and Schinina Juban (Fashionistas By Heart, Q 11)
Tessa Prieto-Valdes (House Life, Q 11)
Ricky Reyes (Life And Style, Q 11)
Daphne Osmeña-Paez (Urban Zone, ABS-CBN)
Angel Aquino, Iya Villania, and Cheska Garcia (Us Girls, Studio 23)

Best Morning Show

Good Morning Kuya (UNTV 37)
Home Page (Net 25)
One Morning (NBN 4)
Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
Unang Hirit (GMA-7)

Best Morning Show Host

Daniel Razon, Aida Gonzales, Allan Encarnacion, Rene Jose, Ryan Ramos, and Tony Arevalo (Good Morning, Kuya, UNTV 37)
Ros Olgado, Eunice Mariño, and Weng dela Fuente (Home Page, Net 25)
Aljo Bendijo, Bobby Yan, Claudine Trillo, JM Rodriguez, Charlene Lontoc, and Veronica Baluyut-Jimenez (One Morning, NBN 4)
Edu Manzano, Pinky Webb, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, Donita Rose, Kim Atienza, Alex Santos, Anthony Taberna, Winnie Cordero, and Ginger Conejero (Umagang Kay Ganda, ABS-CBN)
Arnold Clavio, Susie Entrata-Abrera, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Rhea Santos, Jolina Magdangal, Winnie Monsod, Drew Arellano, Regine Tolentino, and Eagle (Unang Hirit, GMA-7)

Best Public Affairs Program

Harapan (ABS-CBN)
Probe Profiles (ABS-CBN)
Y-Speak (Studio 23)

Best Public Affairs Program Host

Korina Sanchez and Ted Failon (Harapan, ABS-CBN)
Cheche Lazaro (Probe Profiles, ABS-CBN)
Bianca Gonzales (Y- Speak, Studio 23)

Best Magazine Show

Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Mel And Joey (GMA-7)
Moments (Net 25)
Rated K (ABS-CBN)
The Beat (Q 11)

Best Magazine Show Host

Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA-7)
Mel Tiangco and Joey de Leon (Mel and Joey, GMA-7)
Gladys Reyes (Moments, Net 25)
Korina Sanchez (Rated K, ABS-CBN)
Ivan Mayrina, Valerie Tan, Tonipet Gaba, and Miriam Quiambao (The Beat, Q 11)

Best Documentary Program

I Survived (ABS-CBN)
I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries (GMA-7)
Kalye: Mga Kuwento ng Lansangan (ABS-CBN)
Reporter’s Notebook (GMA-7)
The Correspondents (ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program Host

Ces Oreña-Drilon (I Survived, ABS-CBN)
Kara David, Jay Taruc, Sandra Aguinaldo, and Howie Severino (I-Witness: The GMA Documentaries, GMA-7)
Atom Araullo, Sol Aragones, and Anthony Taberna (Kalye: Mga Kuwento Ng Lansangan, ABS-CBN)
Maki Pulido and Jiggy Manicad (Reporter’s Notebook, GMA-7)
Karen Davila, Abner Mercado, and Bernadette Sembrano (The Correspondents, ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Special

Kidnap (ABS-CBN)
Mega Tatlong Dekada (ABS-CBN)
Newsmakers (GMA-7)
Summer Sarap (GMA-7)
Walang Iwanan (ABS-CBN)
Walang Pera? (GMA-7)

Best Public Service Program

Bitag Live (UNTV 37)
Imbestigador (GMA-7)
Reunions (Q 11)
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)
Wonder Mom (ABS-CBN)
XXX: Xklusibo, Xplosibong Xpose (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program Host

Julius Babao, Henry Omaga-Diaz, and Pinky Webb (XXX: Xklusibo, Xplosibong Xpose, ABS-CBN)
Karen Davila (Wonder Mom, ABS-CBN)
Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador, GMA-7)
Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang, GMA-7)
Jessica Soho (Reunions, Q 11)
Ben Tulfo (Bitag Live, UNTV 37)

Best News Program

24 Oras (GMA-7)
Balitanghali (Q 11)
Bandila (ABS-CBN)
IBC Express Balita (IBC 13)
Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan (GMA-7)
The Evening News (TV 5)
TV Patrol Linggo (ABS-CBN)
TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN)

Best Male Newscaster

Martin Andanar (The Evening News, TV 5)
Julius Babao (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN)
Ted Failon (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN)
Ivan Mayrina (News On Q, Q 11)
Henry Omaga-Diaz (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN)
Alex Santos (TV Patrol Linggo, ABS-CBN)

Best Female Newscaster

Karen Davila (TV Patrol World, ABS-CBN)
Vicky Morales (Saksi: Liga Ng Katotohanan, GMA-7)
Precious Hipolito-Castelo (IBC Express Balita, IBC 13)
Ces Oreña-Drilon (Bandila, ABS-CBN)
Korina Sanchez (Bandila, ABS-CBN)
Mel Tiangco (24 Oras, GMA-7)

Best Youth-Oriented Program

Ka-Blog (GMA-7)
Lipgloss (TV 5)

Best Horror/Fantasy Program

Komiks Presents: Dragonna (ABS-CBN)
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba (ABS-CBN)
Komiks Presents: Nasaan Ka Maruja? (ABS-CBN)
Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony (ABS-CBN)
Komiks Presents: Varga (ABS-CBN)
Midnight DJ (TV 5)

Best Talent Search Program

Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge (TV 5)
Talentadong Pinoy (TV 5)

Best Talent Search Program Host

Lucy Torres-Gomez, Jon Avila, Victor Basa, and Arnell Ignacio (Shall We Dance: The Celebrity Dance Challenge, TV 5)
Ryan Agoncillo (Talentadong Pinoy, TV 5)
Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid (Celebrity Duets – Season 2, GMA-7)

Best New Male TV Personality

JR de Guzman (Midnight DJ, TV 5)
Zyrus Desamparado (Lipgloss, TV 5)
Zaijian Jaranilla (May Bukas Pa, ABS-CBN)
Xian Lim (Your Song Presents: My Only Hope, ABS-CBN)
Guji Lorenzana (Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers, ABS-CBN)
Jose Sarasola (Only You, ABS-CBN)
JC Tiuseco (Unang Hirit, GMA-7)

Best New Female TV Personality

Maritoni Francisco (Kiddie Kwela, TV 5)
Schinina Juban (Fashionistas By Heart, Q 11)
Cheska Ortega (Lipgloss, TV 5)
Queenie Padilla (Totoy Bato, GMA7)
Patani (Ful Haus, GMA-7)
Maricar Reyes (Precious Hearts Romance Presents Presents: Bud Brothers, ABS-CBN)
Carmen Soo (Kahit Isang Saglit, ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show

Boy And Kris (ABS-CBN)
Ruffa And Ai (ABS-CBN)
Sharon (ABS-CBN)
Sis (GMA-7)
Spoon (Net 25)
The Sweet Life (Q 11)

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host

Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino (Boy And Kris, ABS-CBN)
Ruffa Gutierrez and Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ruffa And Ai, ABS-CBN)
Sharon Cuneta (Sharon, ABS-CBN)
Janice de Belen, Gelli de Belen, and Carmina Villarroel (Sis, GMA-7)
Janice de Belen (Spoon, Net 25)
Lucy Torres-Gomez and Wilma Doesnt (The Sweet Life, Q 11)

Best Variety/Game Show

All Star K!, The P1M Videoke Challenge (GMA-7)
Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN)
Wowowee (ABS-CBN)
You And Me Against The World (TV 5)

Best Game Show Host

Kris Aquino (Kapamilya: Deal Or No Deal, ABS-CBN)
Janno Gibbs (Kakasa Ka Ba Sa Grade 5?, GMA-7)
Richard Gomez (Family Feud, GMA-7)
Allan K and Jaya (All Star K! The P1M Videoke Challenge, GMA-7)
Edu Manzano (Pilipinas, Game KNB?, ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show

Banana Split (ABS-CBN)
Bubble Gang (GMA-7)
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN)
Lokomoko High (TV 5)
Nuts Entertainment (GMA-7)
Wow Mali (TV 5)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Show

The Buzz (ABS-CBN)
Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN)
Juicy! (TV 5)
Showbiz Central (GMA-7)
SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon (ABS-CBN)
Startalk (GMA-7)

Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Show Host

Boy Abunda (SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, ABS-CBN)
Joey de Leon (Startalk, GMA-7)
Raymond Gutierrez (Showbiz Central, GMA-7)
Luis Manzano (Entertainment Live, ABS-CBN)
Mo Twister (Showbiz Central, GMA-7)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Show Host

Kris Aquino (The Buzz, ABS-CBN)
Toni Gonzaga (Entertainment Live, ABS-CBN)
Bianca Gonzales (Entertainment Live, ABS-CBN)
Pia Guanio (Showbiz Central, GMA-7)
Mariel Rodriguez (Entertainment Live, ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Show

Everybody Hapi (TV 5)
Ful Haus (GMA-7)
Parekoy (ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Actor

Ogie Alcasid (Bubble Gang, GMA-7)
Joey de Leon (Nuts Entertainment, GMA-7)
Jayson Gainza (Banana Split, ABS-CBN)
Pooh (Banana Split, ABS-CBN)
Vic Sotto (Ful Haus, GMA-7)
Michael V. (Bubble Gang, GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actress

Eugene Domingo (Everybody Hapi, TV 5)
Alex Gonzaga (Everybody Hapi, TV 5)
Angelica Panganiban (Banana Split, ABS-CBN)
Pokwang (Banana Split, ABS-CBN)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang, GMA-7)
Sharlene San Pedro (Goin’ Bulilit, ABS-CBN)

Best Daytime Drama Series

Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN)
Pieta (ABS-CBN)
Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers, “Stupid Cupid” episode (ABS-CBN)
Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Bud Brothers, “Pepper Roses” episode (ABS-CBN)
Sine Novela Presents: Saan Darating Ang Umaga? (GMA-7)

Best Drama Mini-Series

SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Ganti (GMA-7)
SRO Cinemaserye Presents: Suspetsa (GMA-7)
Your Song Presents: Boystown (ABS-CBN)
Your Song Presents: My Only Hope (ABS-CBN)
Your Song Presents: Someone Like You (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Anthology

Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Maynila: Larawan Ng Bansa (GMA-7)
Obra (GMA-7)

Best Musical Variety Show

ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN)
SOP Rules (GMA-7)
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (GMA-7)

Best Male TV Host

Ogie Alcasid (SOP Rules, GMA-7)
Allan K (Eat Bulaga, GMA-7)
Luis Manzano (ASAP ‘08, ABS-CBN)
German Moreno (Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, GMA-7)
Vic Sotto (Eat Bulaga, GMA-7)

Best Female TV Host

Julia Clarete (Eat Bulaga, GMA-7)
Valerie Concepcion (Wowowee, ABS-CBN)
Toni Gonzaga (ASAP ‘08, ABS-CBN)
Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga, GMA-7)
Regine Velasquez (SOP Rules, GMA-7)

Best TV Station

ABS-CBN
GMA-7
IBC 13
NBN 4
NET 25
Q 11
RPN 9
STUDIO 23
TV 5
UNTV 37

Philippine Holidays for November 2009 Updated

Here's the updated press release of The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regarding the holidays this November 2009.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said that the Malacañang Palace has declared November 27 and 28, 2009 (Eid'l Adha) as regional holidays in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) by virtue of Proclamation No. 1808-A.

Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D. Roque thus clarified that November 27 and 28, 2009 are not to be observed as holidays throughout the country.

Roque said that the new issuance effectively amended the earlier Proclamation No. 1808, issued earlier on April 21, 2009, which had declared November 28 and 29 this year as national holidays.

He advised the country's employers that as a result of Proclamation No. 1808-A, the pay rules for regular holidays will not apply during the said dates except in ARMM.

The Labor and Employment Chief said that consequently, there will only be three holidays nationwide this November by virtue of the earlier Presidential Proclamation No. 1699 issued on December 24, 2008.

He said these are the All Saints Day to be observed as special non-working day on November 1, the additional special non-working day on November 2 declared by the President for the purpose strengthening family relationship among the Filipinos on All Saints Day, and the regular holiday in celebration of Bonifacio Day on November 30, 2009.

Roque reiterated to employers in the country's private sector the pay rules that must be observed during the said nationwide holidays, as follows:

1) For the special non-working days on November 1 (All Saints Day) and 2, 2009:

a) If worked, an employee is entitled to 130% of his [or her] daily rate for the first 8 hours, and to an additional 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day for work performed in excess of 8 hours;

b) If unworked, he or she is not entitled to any payment, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment for special days even if not worked;

c) If worked and falling on the employee's rest day, the employee is entitled for the first 8 hours to 150% of his or her regular daily rate, and for work performed in excess of 8 hours, plus 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day.

2) For the regular holiday on November 30, 2009 (Bonifacio Day):

a) If the holiday falls on an employee's regular workday:

- If worked, [the employee] is entitled to 200% of his [or her] basic wage for the first eight (8) hours and, for work in excess of the 8 hours, to an additional 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day;

- If unworked, the employee is entitled to 100% of his or her regular daily rate, provided he or she was present or was on leave with pay on the workday immediately preceding the holiday.

b) If the day is the employee's rest day:

- If worked, the employee is entitled, for the first 8 hours, to 200% of his or her daily rate plus 30% and, for work in excess of 8 hours, plus 30% of his or her hourly rate on the said day;

- If unworked, the employee is entitled to 100% of his or her regular daily rate, provided he or she was present or was on leave with pay on the workday immediately preceding the holiday.

c) Where the day immediately preceding the holiday is a non-work day in the establishment or the scheduled rest day of the employee, he or she shall not be deemed on leave of absence on that day, in which case he or she shall be entitled to the holiday pay.

Any clarifications regarding the pay rules may be made with the DOLE's Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) at tel. no. 527-3000 local 301.

A Link To Ella's Blog "Aanhin Pa ang Damu Kung Patay Na Ang Kabayo" (DSWD Special Report)

I was surprise when I saw a report from Bandila, a evening news program in ABS-CBN, about a blog entry written by Ella. Ella is volunteer in DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) who helps in repacking relief goods for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng. She discovered that some of the relief goods where rotting in DSDW warehouse. Some of the goods donated from the foreign countries were not even touched yet. For more information about this issue check out this pictures and read Ella's blog entry.

This is the warehouse of DSWD full of donated relief goods. Most of the it were not yet distributed to the people. The typhoon was almost one month ago.




More relief goods in DSWD warehouse..





Imported toys ..still here inside the DSWD warehouse..


Donated goods from foreign countries. When will the typhoon victims will receive it. Are they intended for "special victims"?


Donated goods from Japan. Still wondering what's inside. Still untouched.


Coleman camp beds(picture above) .According to Ella ,this is not included in the relief goods intended for typhoon victims but instead they only give "banig." (picture below)






This is the only goods distributed to the typhoon victims. Most are locally made products.


more pictures at Ella's Blog



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Watch The Most Awaited Wedding of the Year: Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez

Every Filipino around the world are excited to witness the most controversial wedding of the year. This is the day where Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas II and Ms. Korina Sanchez will make a vow to God to love each other forever and ever. The ceremony will be held at the Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 27,2009 (Tuesday).

Last Tuesday, the list of "Ninongs" and "Ninangs"or godparents were revealed. The high-profile "Ninongs" are Chief Justice Reynato Puno, ABS-CBN Chairman Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III, former Senate President Jovito Salonga, and Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Roxas running mate for 2010 elections. "Ninangs" for the wedding include actress Rosa Rosal; broadcast journalist Cheche Lazaro; Helen Costales (best friend of Korina Sanchez's mother); as well as Baby Fores and Ruby Roxas (aunt of Mar Roxas).

Due to the recent typhoon, Mar and Korina choose to cancel their wedding reception which is supposedly to be held in Araneta Coliseum.

“Instead of spending for the reception at Araneta Coliseum as planned, Mar and I agreed to donate the amount set aside for it to various charity organizations taking care of evacuees and victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng,” Sanchez said in a press statement.These charity groups are Caritas Manila, the Philippine National Red Cross, Sagip Kapamilya of ABS-CBN and Kapuso Foundation of GMA-7, among others.

After the wedding ceremony at Sto. Domingo Church , Korina said that a private and simple wedding reception will take place at her soon-to-be-husband’s home.

Politician and show business personalities as well as representatives from various groups that are close to the Mar and Korina have been invited to attend the wedding.





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Philippine Holidays for November 2009

The Filipinos will be expecting more holidays for the month of November 2009. November 1 (Sunday), All Saints' Day, and November 2 (Monday), All Souls' Day, are special non-working holidays. November 27 and 28 have been declared as special non-working holidays in observance of Eid'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice,of our fellow Muslim community. This is based on Proclamation 1808 signed in April.

According to Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo made the decision to declare the said dates as national holidays after consultations with labor and business leaders.

“On the eve of her birthday, President Arroyo has signified her intention to declare November 27 and 28, 2009 as national holidays in celebration of the Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, the culmination of the Islamic world’s Harirya Hajj or the pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca), Saudi Arabia, of Muslims all over the world,” Secretary Ermita said.

Meanwhile, November 30, a Monday, is a regular non-working holiday to commemorate Bonifacio Day. This will be a long weekend for all of us.






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Looking Back At Tayong Dalawa Part 2

To top of it all, would you dare ignore the abilities of Ramon, the blacksheep? His award-winning acting gave the climax of the story. There are short dialogues for him but he expressed his emotions thru his eyes. No wonder, he won several acting wards already.

Everybody was all praises for the versatile performance of Helen Gamboa as "Mamita." She easily shifted from a hard-hearted rich grandma of Dave to a kind-soft-hearted mother of Ingrid who tried to settle all her evil deeds before leaving the world.

The usual "kontra-bida" Cherry Pie Picache as Marlyn is a good mother this time. Despite her indecent past, she picked up her dignity and established a respectable family.

The powerful and rich widow Ingrid as played by Agot Isidro never stopped showing her best from the start to the end of the teleserye. She's suffering from a bi-polar disorder that's why she easily pour-out all her emotions and acting style to give justice to her illness.Her acting was super excellent.

It was a tragedy for Lola Gets played by Gina Parreño. Her death was so meaningful, all the emotions poured out.

There were all those people who contributed much for the success of Tayong Dalawa. Without their cooperation and expertise, no one could create a masterpiece. To the directors, Kudos. You touched our hearts.

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Looking Back At Tayong Dalawa Part 1
Who would forget the teleserye Tayong Dalawa, which was aired on Philippine television by ABS CBN for nine months?

Looking Back At Tayong Dalawa Part 1

Who would forget the teleserye Tayong Dalawa, which was aired on Philippine television by ABS CBN for nine months? It was a masterpiece. The rating was so good, it was a phenomenon. Great actors and actresses, best directors gathered together to create a project so well done leaving a deep penetrating mark in our hearts. The telemaniac viewers wouldn't allow a single episode unseen.

The story runs to two strong characters played by Gerald Anderson as JR and Jake Cuenca as Dave,Jr. Both are surnamed Garcia without their knowing it at the start, they are twins.The conflict began when they both fall in love with the same woman, Audrey, portrayed by Kim Chiu. The story rotates to a love triangle and one can just imagine how Audrey passes from one twin to the other like a ball.

A neophyte in the field of acting, JR was able to give justice to his role. He was a goody-goody son, an ideal grandson to Lola Gets (played by Gina Parreño) a sincere martyr lover, one could hardly find loophole into his character.However, he's only a human being, subject to his own weaknesses, he fell in love with Audrey, his twin's girlfriend. His fight for that love was done in good taste, he was able to stir he can do it, be its a drama or action.

Another new asset to our local TV and movie industry is the good-looking Jake Cuenca as Dave, Jr. He was madly in love with the same woman as JR did. He fought and won in the game of love using his wit and money. Who would ignore his blank looks as if groping in the dark. If he's upset his mental senses bug down and goes hysterical. He can do it with the best performances. No doubt about that because he showed a lot previously while doing another big hit teleserye, "Palos".

The presence of sweet, amiable Audrey (Kim Chiu) added spices to the love triangle. She projected the image of a very sad woman torn between two lovers. She made beautiful scenes. Her confrontation with Dave and Ingrid (Agot Isidro), the evil mom of Dave, are all remarkable.








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Where To Stay in Bacolod City for MassKara Festival 2009

Bacolod City, the City of Smile, is one of the favorite travel destinations here in the Philippines. There's the MassKara festival held every third week of October so come and visit us here in Bacolod. Don't know where to stay? Let me share you the list of hotel and inns here in Bacolod.

Hotels and Inns in Bacolod City:

L'FISHER HOTEL
14th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-3731 to 39; Fax (034) 433-0951
E-mail: lfisher@globelines.com.ph
Manager: Robert Baide

HOTEL PAGCOR
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
Tel No.434-8901-10; Fax: (034) 434-4433
E-mail: csedback@lasaltech.com
Manager: Fidel B. Fuentes

LUXUR PLACE
Magsaysay Avenue, Bacolod City
Tel No.434-4551
Fax: (034) 433-3757
Email: bcp@mozcom.com
Website: www.luxurplace.com
Manager: Rafael Lizares

PLANTA CENTRO BACOLOD (Hotel and Residences)
Corner Araneta- Rojas Sts
Tel No.468-0400, 468-0408
Email: reservations@bacolodplantahotel.com
Website: www.bacolodplantahotel.com
Manager: Daryline Sumalangcay

O HOTEL (formerly bacolod executive inn hotel)
San Sebastian-Locsin Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No.433-7401 / Fax: 433-7442
E-mail: info@bcdexecutiveinn.com
Website: www.bcdexecutiveinn.com
Manager: John Oliver O. Sy

BUSINESS INN HOTEL
#28 Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 433-8877; Fax: (034) 434-2114
E-mail: info@bacolodbusinessinn.com
website: www.bacolodbusinessinn.net
Manager: Leanni D. Ching

CIRCLE INN
Lopez-Jaena-Malaspina Sts, Bacolod City
Tel. No. 433-2538, 709-9111
E-mail: info@circleinnph.com
Website: www.circleinnph.com
Manager: Orson U. Ong

GOLDENFIELDS KUNDUTEL
Goldenfields Commercial Complex, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-7211 to 16
Fax: (034) 433-7202
E-mail: kundutel@bcd.wbw.ph
Manager: Mr. Orville Ong

HOTEL ALHAMBRA
Locsin-Gatuslao Streets
Tel No.433-4022
Fax: (034) 434-5173
E-mail: alhambra@mozcom.com
Website: www.travellers.ph/alhambra
Manager: Pamela Jalandoni Yulo

PROMINENCE INN
Araneta Street, Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No.435-0021
E-mail: prominence@mozcom.com
Manager: Ruth Minerva Cruz

ROYAL AM REI
13th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.433-8881/ Fax: 4330222
Manager: Vernadeth C. Junio
E-mail: farrahpiccio@yahoo.com

SUGARLAND HOTEL
Araneta-Singcang Sts., Bacolod City
Tel No.435-2690
Fax: (034) 433-2645 ; Fax: 435-2645
E-mail: sugarland@mozcom.com
Manager: Augusto D. Sison

GRAND REGAL HOTEL
Araneta St., Singcang, Bacolod City
Tel No. 708-5888 / 708-5588
Website: www.flicker.com/grandregalhotel_bacolod
Manager: Maybell Perez

SYLVIA MANOR HOTEL
San Juan St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 434-9833/ 709-0927; Fax: 434-9833
http://www.sylviamanor.com/
E-mail: stay@sylviamanor.com/
Manager: Rolin Riglos/ Belinda C. Berbenzana

WESTOWN HOTEL
Lacson Street, Mandalagan, B.C.
Tel No. 441-1481/ Fax: 709-6500
Manager: Olive Ong
E-mail: mo2westown_bcd@yahoo.com

SEA BREEZE HOTEL
San Juan Street, Bacolod City
Tel No.(034) 433-7370/ Fax: 4337994
Email: seabreeze_ph@yahoo.com
Manager: Marigold M. Besa

BASCON HOTEL
Gonzaga Locsin Streets, Bacolod City
Tel No.435-4071-72
Manager: Oscar "Dodong" Bascon

CHECK INN HOTEL
Ponce Building, Luzuriaga St, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (034)432-3755
Email: check_in_ph@yahpp.com
Manager: Dexter Fernandez

TAMERA PLAZA INN
#79 Lacson St., Bacolod City
Tel No. 432-1708; Fax: 709-0886
Manager: Dina Serfino
E-mail: tameraplazainn@gmail.com

MO2 DAYS INN
Goldenfields Commercial Complex
Tel No. 432-2317; Fax: 709-4368
Manager: Orville Ong

NORTHWEST INN
JB Corner, Rizal-Mabino Sts
Tel No. 434-4077
Manager: Jennifer Joy Valiente
email: northwestinn_ph@yahoo.com







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Schedule of Activities of MassKara Festival 2009

MassKara Festival is a week-long festival held every third week of October in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Philippines. The word MassKara has a double meaning. The first meaning is the fusion of the English word "mass" or many and "kara", the Spanish word for "face." MassKara then becomes a "mass of faces," and these faces have to be smiling to project Bacolod already known in the late 70's as the "City of Smiles".

The MassKara Festival of Bacolod City has repeatedly represented the country in some major festivals in Asia, notably in the Chinggay Festival in Singapore in 1998, the Lunar Festival of Hong Kong in 2001, in the International Tourism Festival of Shanghai in 2004 and in the Midosuji Festival Parade of Osaka, Japan, emerging as champion in the foreign category and first runner-up in the local category - the first award to be given to a foreign participant in the 10-year history of that Japanese festival.

Schedule of Activities of MassKara Festival 2009

September 12
MassKara Makati
Makati, Metro Manila

October 1
7 a.m. Dep. Ed Sports and Cultural Meet
Bacolod Public Plaza

Opening Day Parade and Program
Bacolod Public Plaza

7:30 a.m. Senior Citizens Day, BAYS Center
8 a.m. NOPSSCEA Cultural Competition (elementary level) Riverside College
4 p.m. MassKara Festival Site Opening, Bacolod Public Plaza
8 p.m. SMB Night, San Juan and Gatuslao Sts.

October 2
8 a.m. NOPSSCEA Cultural Competitions (secondary level), Riverside College
Sarap Mag Binayle, Public Plaza

October 3
8 a.m. Dep. Ed Cultural Competition, BAYS Center
10:30 a.m. MassKara Village Opening (ongoing until Oct. 23), Robinson Bacolod

Sarap Mag Binayle, Public Plaza

October 4
8 a.m. Senior Citizens Cultural Presentation, BAYS Center
10 a.m.Arnis Tournament
3 p.m. MassKara Queen 2009 Swimsuit Pre Pageant, L’ Fisher Hotel

Sarap Mag Binayle, Public Plaza

October 5
8p.m. 59th National Mental Health Week (Oct. 5-10), PMHA Compound
1p.m. NOPSSCEA Pre-elem Cultural Presentation
USLS coliseum
3 p.m.Parade and Coronation Night of the Elderly
BAYS Center

October 6
8 a.m.NOPSSCEA Cultural Competitions (Tertiary Level)
West Negros University

October 7
8 a.m. NOPSSCEA Dance Fest USLS Coliseum & CSA-B Gym
7 p.m.Just Dance…G Force Live in Concert, West Negros University

October 9
1 p.m.MassKara 2009-Arnis Open Competition, BAYS Center
6:30 p.m.MassKara Grand Ball & Fashion Show,New Government Center

Sarap Mag Binayle, Public Plaza

October 10
5:30 a.m.17th World Mental Health Day (On going until Oct. 18),
Lagoon Park
9 a.m.Aksyon Radyo Dama Tournament, Public Plaza
7p.m.Night of the Press Club Stars, L’Fisher Hotel
8 p.m.Ms Gay MassKara Talent Night, BAYS Center

Sarap Mag Binayle, Bacolod Public Plaza

October 11
8 a.m.Karera sa MassKara ’09, Old Bacolod Airport
10 a.m.Garden Show- Negros Occ. Garden Club, SM City
4 p.m. MassKara Queen 2009 Talent Competition
8 p.m. Ms. Gay MassKara Pageant Night, BAYS Center,Sarap Mag Binayle, Public Plaza

October 12
3 p.m. 6th Bacolod History Quiz, SM City Event Center
10 a.m. Arnis Tournament
3 p.m. MassKara Queen 2009 Swimsuit Pre Pageant, L’ Fisher Hotel
Sarap Mag Binayle

Public Plaza

October 13
1 p.m.NOPSSCEA Recognition Day and Battle of the Bands, USLS Coliseum

October 14
8 p.m. Majica MassKara – Premiere Showing, Public Plaza

October 15
8 a.m. IPAO Mid Year Convention sa MassKara, L’ Fisher Hotel
8 a.m. Photographers Workshop, Sacred Heart Seminary
7 p.m. Search for MassKara Queen 2009, USLS Coliseum
8 p.m. Majica MassKara, Tourism strip, Lacson St.

October 16
7 a.m. MassKara Drag Race Competition (on going until Oct 17), Old Bacolod Airport
8 a.m. 2009 MassKara Badminton Invitational, Pohang Badminton Center
5 p.m. Photographers Night, Benjamin Hall
6 p.m. Electric MassKara, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.
8 p.m. Ledge Dance Competition, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.
10 p.m. Concerts Tourism Strip, Lacson St.

SMB Night, Gonzaga-Araneta Sts.

October 17
3 p.m. Street Dancing Schools Category, Araneta St. to Plaza
6 p.m. Electric MassKara, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.
10 p.m. Concerts, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.

SMB Night, Gonzaga-Araneta Sts.

October 18
2 p.m. Street Dancing Barangay Open Category, Araneta St. to Plaza
6 p.m. Electric MassKara Tourism Strip, Lacson St.
8 p.m. Winners Showdown, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.
10 p.m. Concerts, Tourism Strip, Lacson St.

Countdown to Charter Day, New Government Center (Main Stage), With Satellite Stages in Lacson St., and Araneta St.

Handog ng Bombo Radyo at Star FM, City Hall stage

SMB Night, Araneta-Gonzaga stage

October 19
Bacolod City 71st Charter Day
4pm KSTSK Tatsulok MassKara Concert, Bay Center





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It's wonderful to know that our very own Angel Locsin is one of the nominees for the International Emmy Awards, a prestigious award winning body in the world which focused on television. It was made possible after her splendid performance in Lobo (The Wolf) with actor-turned producer Piolo Pascual.

Our local talents are gaining recognition here and abroad giving us great pride. We're hoping, the Filipinos will always make names in the limelight especially in the field of acting and singing. To name a few, the singing prowess of Lea Salonga, Arnel Pineda, Jed Madela, Charice Pempengco, Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera are unbeatable. We have also veteran actor and actresses who inspired our young artists, so that superb acting was made easy for them. Take the case of Coco Martin. His acting ability is beyond compare at his young age. Look at his eyes, they're so expressive. He need not talk a lot. You see, we Filipinos can act. We don't have to be slaves.










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A secret cannot be kept forever, Ruffa Gutierrez divulged in the Wowowee's Willie of Fortune segment that the host is courting Lorna Tolentino. The informant was Kris Aquino. "Tsismosa kasi yon eh," said Ruffa. Ow, really? How's that Kris. Willie had been sending double F to Lorna Tolentino lately. I mean Fruits and Flowers, what else? "Nabuking", so Willie blushed. It was obvious, he got mad, only that he retained composure. If that is true, wow, he is getting a good catch. Lorna is still very beautiful and amiable despite her age. She's been keeping a respectable image since then and now. But, will Lorna bite the bait? Let's wait and see if she can find another heaven in the name of Love.

Angel Locsin ,ABS-CBN Primetime Teleserye and GMA Sine Novela, Nominated in 37th International Emmy Awards

ABS-CBN Primetime Princess Angel Locsin, ABS-CBN Primetime Teleserye "Kahit Isang Saglit" and GMA Sine Novela "Magdusa Ka" were nominees in the 37th International Emmy Awards.

Angel Locsin was nominated as Best Actress for her perfomance in ABC-CBN primetime hit Lobo (with English title "The Wolf"). Locsin is joined in the category by Emma De Caunes ("Night Birds," CHEZ WAM, France); Cecilia Suarez ("Capadocia," HBO Latin America Originals, Mexico); and Julie Walters also known as Mrs. Molly Weasley in Harry Potter ("A Short Stay in Switzerland", BBC, United Kingdom).


Kahit Isang Saglit" (with the English title "A Time For Us"), a joint project of ABS-CBN and Malaysia's Double Vision SDN BHD, was also nominated under Telenovela category. Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo were the stars of this show. GMA Network's "Magdusa Ka", played by Denise Trillo and Katrina Halili, was also nominated in Telenovela category.


The list of nominees for the 37th International Emmy Awards were released this Monday. Here are some details of the press release

"The Nominations for the 37th International Emmy® Awards were announced today by The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at Mipcom.

There are 41 nominees in 10 categories. The full list of Nominees follows this release. Winners will be announced at a Black-Tie Ceremony hosted by UK television star Graham Norton, on November 23, 2009 at the Hilton New York Hotel.

Nominations span over 17 countries with first ever Emmy nomination for Thailand, in the Children & Young People Category. The United Kingdom leads with 9 nominations, followed by Brazil (5), Germany, Mexico & The Philippines (3). The competition took place with three rounds of judging over a period of 6 months, with participation from over 600 judges in 50 different countries."

37TH INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS NOMINEES

ARTS PROGRAMMING

Mamonas Assassinas – All My Life
TV Globo
Brazil

The Mona Lisa Curse
Oxford Film & Television for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Ode to Joy: 10,000 Voice Resound!
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
Japan

Seven Gates of Jerusalem
TVP SA / Platige Image
Poland

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR

Robert de Hoog
Skin
Humanist Broadcasting Foundation / IJswater Films
The Netherlands

Chen Li
Ultimate Rescue
China Movie Channel
PR China

Óscar Olivares
Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico

Ben Whishaw
Criminal Justice
BBC
United Kingdom

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS

Emma De Caunes
Night Birds
CHEZ WAM
France

Angel Locsin
The Wolf
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
The Philippines

Cecilia Suárez
Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico

Julie Walters
A Short Stay in Switzerland
BBC
United Kingdom

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Dustbin Baby
Kindle Entertainment
United Kingdom

Lharn Poo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand

The Little Emperor’s Christmas
TV Globo
Brazil

Mille
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Denmark

COMEDY

Hoshi Shinichi’s Short Shorts
Telecom Staff for NHK in association with NHK Enterprises
Japan

Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor…
Phil McIntyre / Goodnight Vienna for Channel 4
United Kingdom

The Slum
TV Globo
Brazil

Turkish for Beginners
Bayerischer Rundfunk / Norddeutscher Rundfunk / Westdeutscher Rundfunk / ARD-Werbung / Hofmann & Voges Entertainment GmbH
Germany

DOCUMENTARY

The Ascent of Money
Chimerica Media for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Cityboy – The Life of Investment Banker Geraint Anderson
United Docs / ECO Media / WDR
Germany

Pancho Villa: Aqui y Alli
The History Channel Latin America / Anima Films
Argentina

Shooting the Messenger
Al Jazeera English
Qatar

DRAMA SERIES

Capadocia
HBO Latin America Originals
Mexico

The Land of the Wind
Korean Broadcasting System
South Korea

The Protectors
Danish Broadcasting Corporation in association with ZDF / NRK / SVT
Denmark

Sokhulu & Partners
Paw Paw Films
South Africa

Spooks
Kudos Film and TV Ltd
United Kingdom

NON-SCRIPTED ENTERTAINMENT

The Amazing Race Asia
Amazing Race Productions Inc. / ABC Studios / SPE Networks – Asia Pte Ltd (AXN Asia) / Sony Pictures Television / ActiveTV Asia Pte Ltd / ActiveTV Pty Ltd
Singapore

Historia Extrema
The History Channel Latin America / Endemol Argentina
Argentina

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
ITV Studios
United Kingdom

The Phone
Park Lane TV Productions
The Netherlands

TELENOVELA

India – A Love Story
TV Globo
Brazil

Magdusa Ka
GMA Network, Inc.
The Philippines

Second Chance
TF1 Production / Fontana
France

A Time for Us (Kahit Isang Saglit)
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation / Double Vision SDN BHD
The Philippines


TV MOVIE/MINI-SERIES

Maysa – When the Heart Sings
TV Globo
Brazil

The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall
Talkback Thames for Channel 4
United Kingdom

Ultimate Rescue
China Movie Channel
PR China

The Wolves of Berlin
Ziegler Film GmbH & Co. KG / ZDR
Germany


Watch out for the 37th International Emmy Awards winners to be announced at a Black-Tie Ceremony hosted by UK television star Graham Norton, on November 23, 2009 at the Hilton New York Hotel.

Pacquiao Vs. Cotto "Greatest Fight in the History"

"The Greatest fight in the Boxing History" that was Bob Arum, Top Rank President and well-known international boxing promoter, said regarding Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto match this November 14,2009 in MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bob Arum warned Pacquiao not to be over confident as he faces his toughest fight on his boxing career when he takes on Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto. "Cotto is a very powerful and dangerous fighter because he fights well as an inverted southpaw. He packs a lethal left hook and fights well moving forward," Arum told the reporters in a press conference in the Philippines.

Arum disagree with Freddie Roach prediction that Pacquaio will win by a knockout in the 9th or 10th round. Arum said that all he knows is the Pacquiao vs Cotto fight will end up in the scorecards of the judges.

With regard to the supposed Pacquiao- Mayweather,Jr. bout in March next year, Bob Arum revealed that there is still a long way to go and more important issues are still to be settled. Manny Pacquiao must first concentrate on his fight with Cotto before aiming his sights on Floyd Mayweather Jr. who has been challenging him to a fight to put an end on the issue of who is really the true pound for pound king.

Pinoy Big Brother House Welcomes New Housemates This October 4, Double Up Revealed

Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) is the Philippines version of the popular reality television show Big Brother.It is the most popular reality TV show here in the Philippines. For this season, almost 57,824 celebrity hopefuls participated in the auditions. There were two sets of audition. The first set of auditions were held in late 2007 in several key cities in the Philippines, also in other cities in other countries like Madrid, Milan, and Dubai. Those auditions also produced the housemates for Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus. The second set of auditions season 3, as well as for the third Teen Edition, were held in several key cities in the Philippines ,Tokyo and San Francisco. After several screenings , only top 50 potential housemates with interesting life stories and personalities where partially chosen . The official number of housemates who can stay at the "Pinoy Big Brother house" remains unclear, since the team are still studying their options. They said it will depend on the results of succeeding casting processes.


The show's officials gave out clues, however, about some candidates in the Top 50 shortlist.

There are 11 possible housemates from Manila, 6 from Pampanga and Tarlac, 4 from Baguio, and 8 from Cebu, Bohol, and Roxas.

There are 10 possible housemates from Butuan, Davao, and General Santos; 6 from Batangas and Camarines Sur; and 5 from Europe.

In preparation for the upcoming season, PBB will be buying a number of state-of-the-art-equipment for their technical system upgrade. This move should accommodate the season’s concept and twists. The Pinoy Big Brother house is also under renovation to sport a new look for the 3rd season.

Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzalez, and Mariel Rodriguez will still remains as the Pinoy Big Borther Season 3 "Double Up". hosts. They will reveal what "Double Up" means at the launch of "Pinoy Big Brother 3 Double Up" this October 4 on ABS-CBN.

Latest Updates of Typhoon Pepeng (Parma)

According to the latest weather update from Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration(PAGASA) ,as of 4:00 p.m., today, Typhoon "PEPENG" was located based on satellite and surface data at 150 km North Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (15.1°N 125.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph and gustiness of up to 230 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 13 kph.
Luzon will experience rains and gusty winds becoming stormy over the Eastern sections with moderate to rough seas. Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northwest will prevail over the rest of Luzon and coming from the West and Southwest over the rest of the country. The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.

PAGASA Track as of 8 p.m., 02 October 2009



Satellite Picture at 11 p.m., 02 October 2009




These are the areas having public storm warning signal:


Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds)

Catanduanes


Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds)

Cagayan
Isabela
Aurora
Quirino
Northern Quezon
Polilio Islands
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur


Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Batanes
Calayan
Babuyan Group of Islands
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Apayao
Abra
Kalinga
Mt. Province
Ifugao
Nueva Viscaya
Benguet
La Union
Pangasinan
Tarlac
Nueva Ecija
Zambales
Bataan
Pampanga
Bulacan
Laguna
Batangas
Cavite
Rizal
Rest of Quezon
Marinduque
Albay
Burias Islands
Sorsogon
Metro Manila
Northern Samar

Residents in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes under signals #3, #2 and #1 are advised to take all the necessary precautionary measures against possible flashfloods and landslides.

Those living along the coast under signal #2 and #3 are advised to be on alert against big waves generated by the typhoon.

Due to Typhoon Pepeng, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo placed the country under a state of calamity

Che and Chavit, A Sweet Reconciliation?

The case is now dismissed.That is the verdict of Chavit Singson, duly accused by ex-lived-in partner Rachel "Che" Tiongson where in they have five children. Che had withdrawn her accusation for the sake of her children. She believes the future of her kids will be at stake if she continues her plight. Giving in for an out of court settlement is the best decision she thought of after heading for the advices of the Presiding Judge.


Meanwhile, Chavit claims that he is ready to release Che if she was only frank about it. However, close friends of the couple, Annabelle Rama and Nadia Montenegro work hand-in-hand for a possible reconciliation of the duo. Sounds as if love is getting sweeter the second time around. Everything happens in the name of LOVE.