Dec 23, 2016
Dec 22, 2016
MMFF: Three Movies of Laughter, Laughter and Romantic Excitement
A Christmas day movie date lives on with three films
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 2
Die Beautiful
Vince and Kath and James
Keep An Eye On JoshLia, The Perfect Match
What is the defining movie/serye moment of a perfect matched on screen partners, a love team?
Filipinos are hopeless romantic; we have a distinctive stance with romance novel, movie and tele-serye (TV series) including pairing up celebrities. Nowadays the viewers have more influence on who will be paired as a love team and it is because social media play a big role in fans and celebrity interactions.
With the official announcement of MMFF movies a few weeks ago social media (i.e. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) hopeless romantics was frenzied when they saw the trailer from Star Cinema entry Vince and Kath and James.
The Star Cinema’s MMFF entry stars Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, and Ronie Alonte, a story of love triangle but your attention will be glued to Vince (Joshua) and Kath (Julia) story on how it will progress. Same as outside this movie where will JoshLia, Joshua and Julia team up goes? Will Vince and Kath and James (VKJ) be the defining movie for the next big love team? Yes! I believe so, evidently, the excitement and response of the viewers to JoshLia are positively overwhelming.
I have my eyes on Julia for a quite some time now same with Joshua, they both have that amazing potential of becoming big stars. When I saw them together in one frame I can’t help but re-watch it and I want to make sure that I saw some igniting chemistry. Yes, I did see spark that causes KILIG!
My gut feeling is telling me that 2017 will be a good year for both of them; JoshLia is born with this movie. If you are asking for signs of how good they register together then the signs are filling up every day. As VKJ movie director said in one of his Instagram post he took a photo of JoshLia to test superficially if they have physical chemistry and he is thankful that they have. I will just put a link to that post to be exact on Direk Theodore Boborol’s post.
Individually there is no question for Julia Barretto and Joshua Garcia not to be successful in showbiz. Julia’s family name is synonymous to famous, the acting caliber runs in the blood but Julia is making her own footprints and showbiz statuses. She is gorgeous and talented; people who have worked with her are all praises of her dedication and hunger to learn more to be better. Speaking of compliments from co-actors, Joshua Garcia, will not be left behind as people working close to him recognize a great resemblance of him to John Lloyd. It is not just the physical appearance but his impressive acting skills is almost at the same caliber. He may or may not surpass Lloydie showbiz achievement but you can’t ignore the boundless potential this young lad will have. He is still young and the world is his oyster, with that dedication I have no doubt that he is on his way to being the one to watch for as a great actor in his generation.
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JoshLia is definitely a pair that deserves more projects on big and small screen, a love team with a fresh of breath air.
Dec 18, 2016
Yes! Anne Curtis to Erwan Heussaff
Congrats Anne and Erwan!
Erwan Heussaff get down to one knee and asked the long awaited question to Anne Curtis Smith, and she said YES!. The couple started dating 2009 and finally after many years of being together they shared the good news in short clip, Anne saying the magic word at the end of the video clip.
2016 is the year of wedding bells for Anne's circle of friends which includes Erwan's sister Solenn Heussaff Bolzico. Social media was so harsh with their commentaries and questions, "When will Erwan propose to Anne" or "Anne will never get married because Erwan has no plan of proposing to her". Well she is bridesmaid no more, Anne will be a 2017 bride.
WOW! Six years of being together, Anne Curtis finally said YES to Erwan Heussaff! 💞 Congrats! 💍 pic.twitter.com/6WbRu9DmIV— Miss Krizzy (@krizzy_kalerqui) December 18, 2016
Dec 15, 2016
Amazing Ladies: Maggie Wilson and Parul Shah
Congratulations Maggie and Parul!
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The beauty queen duo is Amazing Race Asia Season 5 winners |
Félicitations à Vous Alienette
Filipina Singer Alienete, Made it to Top 3 of France Got Talent
Watch the full show below:
Nous sommes fiers de vous Alienette!
Dec 14, 2016
Sweet and Fierce: Liza Soberano and Nadine Lustre
Two stunning ladies at last night's ABS-CBN Christmas Special.
The biggest stars of ABS-CBN gather last night at Araneta Coliseum in Cubao for the network's Christmas special. In one of the performances where the famous love teams performed, Liza and Nadine polarize each other exquisitely.
Nadine's red velvet thigh-high slit stole the show that many of those at the audience was in awe including ABS-CBN executives. Meanwhile Liza contrast her with a lovely black dress adorn in red flowers.
All eyes are with this ladies, their sweet and fierce OOTN was the talk of the night and went trending for hours in social media.
They both are gorgeous, aren't they?
Leila De Lima: Foreign Policy Awardee Exposed
The Loida Nicolas-Lewis Awardee of Foreign Folicy
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https://gt.foreignpolicy.com/2016/profile/leila-de-lima |
Here is a context of Leix Valenciano Holt exposing how the infamous Senator got her award:
Huwag padadala sa award na yan na nakuha ni de Limao mula sa Foreign Policy Magazine. Ang isa sa mga founders ng magazine na iyan ay si Samuel Huntington na ka miembro ni Loida Nicolas-Lewis sa Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
Ang current CEO at editor ng magazine ay si David Rothkopf na miyembro din ng CFR. Si Rothkopf ay nagsilbi ding managing director ng Kissinger Associates na binuo ng dating US Secretary of State na si Henry Kissinger na naakusahan ng napakaraming war crimes at crimes against humanity.
Ayon sa isang diplomatic cable leak, ang CFR ay: "The Council on Foreign Relations has been the most powerful private organization in U.S. foreign policy since it began in 1921. While priding itself on non-partisanship and on recent efforts to recruit minorities, women, and youth (under 35), CFR's 3200 members mainly reflect the resources needed by the ruling class to maintain their power. Don't call them if you want to join; they call you.
And don't wait for a call unless you have big money, national security expertise, CIA experience, a political constituency, or clout with the media. CFR publishes the prestigious journal "Foreign Affairs" as well as a number of books and reports. Another major activity is to organize closed meetings for their members with assorted world leaders. Everyone feels free to share views and information about current world events, primarily because CFR has strict confidentiality rules and keeps its records locked up for 25 years."
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| Source: Leix Valenciano Holt FB page |
Senator Cayetano's Open Letter to Prejudice Journalism
Senator Cayetano Lambasts ABS-CBN's Consistent Biased Reporting
Here's the complete statement of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that went viral within minutes.
Dear ABS-CBN,
There you go again. In this news article
all those you mentioned have been discussed, debunked or at least explained.
You know very well that taking someone seriously and taking someone literally are two different things.
President PNoy said if he doesn't finish the train to Cavite he would allow himself to be run over by the train! Did u harp on this or ask if he was believable? Did you call him to task for his statement?
Your management said you were going to be neutral in the last elections yet everyone knows you had your favorites - and yes it showed.
Yes we always take our President seriously but not always literally.
So what's the point of your article?
What's clear is that your timing seems to be perfect, especially when your article comes at the heels of calls from VP Leni to unify the opposition and the calls from Loida Nicholas for the President to resign and for the Vice President to take over.
The coincidence is striking to say the least.
The President is abroad working hard to protect Filipinos working abroad,inviting foreign investments and building relationships. It's an international practice not to hit the President when he is representing the Country abroad, since hitting him means hitting the Country he represents.
Yet you fire away! So May I respectfully ask...
When to believe and not to believe ABS-CBN?
Dec 12, 2016
Halfie: Markus Paterson and Marco Gallo
A Dashing Reality Stars to Showbiz Stardom.
If a person could pull off a shirt & jeans and still looks dapper then he is an eye candy to the people that surrounds him. You can appreciate how modish a man is on what he is wearing on daily basis, on and off camera.
Markus Paterson is not new to the industry, he was doing some modeling gig on his free time and has been part of Star Magic while studying in an exclusive school. He became a household name recently among reality TV buffs when he joined Pinoy Boyband Superstar.
Meanwhile, Marco Gallo is the new boy in town coming straight from Milan, Italy entering the infamous Pinoy Big Brother house. His claim to fame before joining PBB is the following/support he received from the Filipino community in Italy and their family and friends via social media.
What makes this two noteworthy is they both are super engaging and have strong yet approachable individuality. They stand by what they want to do and believed is right while still being polite. The young lads have an astounding and sociable group of supporters for they lead by example.
There is no guarantee of how long an aspiring artist will stay relevant and successful in the entertainment industry. Being a halfie (half-pinoy) is the mutual advantage of Markus and Marco, but they are not just your typical pretty boy next door. They have a strong inkling of the career path they want to go and with the support and proper career management, 2017 is theirs to claim for fame.
Dec 10, 2016
REPOST: TAX FREE BALIKBAYAN BOXES AFTER CHRISTMAS
 Balikbayan boxes will be exempt from taxes and duties starting December 25 after the Bureau of Customs and Department of Finance signed Customs Administrative Order 05-2016. |
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Balikbayan boxes will be exempted from duties and taxes starting Christmas Day.
This is according to a statement released by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) yesterday which said that it, along with the Department of Finance (DOF), signed Customs Administrative Order (CAO) 05-2016.
According to the statement, "CAO 05-2016 CAO 05-2016 serves as the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on Section 800 (g) of the Customs and Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)."
It states that balikbayan boxes sent by Qualified Filipinos While Abroad (QFWA) via consolidated shipment to families and relatives will be tax free.
It says, however, that boxes sent through other means "shall be covered by a different CAO."
According to the CMTA, QFWA are:
1. holders of valid passports issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and certified by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) or Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) for overseas employment purposes regardless of profession;
2. non-resident Filipinos who have established permanent residency abroad but retained their Filipino citizenship; and,
3. resident Filipino citizens who temporarily stay abroad (may include holders of student visa, investors' visa, tourist visa, and similar visas which allow them to establish temporary stay abroad).
To be granted this privilege, the following requirements must be met:
(1) A QFWA shall submit the following supporting documents:
- iPhotocopy of a page of his/her Philippine passport with personal information, picture and signature, or photocopy of his/her foreign passport with personal information, picture and signature plus proof of copy of dual citizenship;
- ii. Invoice, receipt or equivalent document covering the goods in the balikbayan box, if any.
(2) A QFWA shall accomplish, sign and submit the Information Sheet, which will be issued by BOC and will serve as the packing list.
(3) The international forwarder/consolidator shall submit these Information Sheets and supporting documents in a secured electronic format to local (Philippine) forwarder/deconsolidator.
(4) The local forwarder/deconsolidator shall transmit to the Bureau the Information Sheet and supporting documents in a secured electronic format before the arrival of the balikbayan boxes to the Philippines and within the period prescribed:
For consolidated shipments by sea:
a. For shipments that will take 3-day shipping time: 24 hours prior to arrival
b. For shipments that will take 7-day shipping time: 48 hours prior to arrival
c. For shipments coming from America, Europe, Middle East, and other parts of the world that does not fall under the above shipping time: 10 days prior to arrival.
For consolidated shipments carried by aircraft:
a. For those coming from Asia - 1 hour prior to arrival
b. For those coming from other countries - 6 hours prior to arrival
(5) A QFWA shall also certify that only personal effects and household goods, which shall not be in commercial quantities, are sent through balikbayan boxes.
Impeccable Superstar Sandara Park
There is no denying of Sandara's international mega-stardom as she put an impeccable performance at Pinoy Boyband Superstar Grand Reveal. How lucky are those in the studio watching her live, aren't they?
Performing her single "Kiss" with Pinoy Boyband Superstar finalists
Dec 9, 2016
Cruz Beckham: If Everyday Was Christmas
Have you heard Cruz Beckham sing?
If you are of those millions of follower of his proud parents, David and Victoria, in Instagram then you had seen and heard him sing. You will definitely love his Christmas single "If Everyday Was Christmas", all proceeds from the single will go to charity.
Listen for free on Spotify or buy it on iTunes
Insta Story: Spick and Span
Consistently Curated!
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| Nadine Lustre |
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| Paulo Avelino |
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Does your favorite celebrity have an Instagram as organized as this four? As the online community said, they really knew how to utilize social media branding.
Dec 8, 2016
Taylor and Zayn Fifty Shades Darker Theme Song
Have you heard a song that entices your ears and creates vivid imagination?
Definitely the newly released Taylor Swift and Zayn "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" will do that, it is one the tracks included in the upcoming and highly anticipated romantic movie of 2017, Fifty Shades Darker.
Dec 7, 2016
Fifty Shades Darker; A Trailer That Teases Your Imagination
Check the new trailer of Fifty Shades Darker.
The second trailer gives you more glimpse of what you can expect this coming February 2017.
Insta Story: Kylie with The President
Before winning the Miss International title
Her recent Instagram post, a selfie, together with President Rodrigo Duterte is at the Malacañan Palace (People's Palace) for the tree lighting ceremony. Her post with the President caused different commentaries mostly from the Anti-Marcos and some Liberal Party apologists.
Does Kylie's caption created the fuzz or this apologists are just puerile pestering their political agenda to the beauty queen's social media? Is comprehension and common sense a luxury for it is rarely utilize? Does the Filipino netizens knows how to separate or classify governmental politics to social events?
Dec 6, 2016
Versus: FOMO's For The Win
The rivalry will never end, it is a norm in the entertainment industry. Today I stumble upon an article about FOMO's YouTube channel in a Facebook post and I was hooked for hours while munching chips and nonstop viewing of their videos. Fomo Daily curates culture from around the world. They cater to all of your requests and anything goes viral online. Let's us check their famous "For The Win" video where they featured 4 of our hottest young leading ladies.
Kathryn Bernardo vs Nadine Lustre
Maine Mendoza vs Liza Soberano
It is so refreshing to watch and hear them giving commentaries, it is genuine from fresh eyes and perspective. Six Americans where asked to differentiate/compare then vote the ladies with on their Instagram post, music video, film clip/trailers and commercial.
Some of you may agree to disagree to what they are saying but they are authentically commenting on what is in front of them, you guys still know better who to give support your unconditionally.
Some of you may agree to disagree to what they are saying but they are authentically commenting on what is in front of them, you guys still know better who to give support your unconditionally.
Verified! Blue Tick, Elusive No More
Does the famous blue tick accompany your twitter name?
The microblogging site has a built-in social hierarchy, if you are one of those users who got verified to be a genuine user then you belong to the upper class of microbloggers.
Not so long time ago the blue ticks are rarely bestowed, like a knighthood. It is cautiously demarcated to few individuals, well-sought users in entertainment, government politics, arts, fashion, journalism, and entrepreneurs. When you're famous and your credentials speaks volume, twitter team will recognize you and will be bestowed by the elusive blue tick.
Just recently twitter has announced that genuine users can apply to be verified as long as they meet the proper requirements for getting the blue tick. With the recent pestering of trolls and bullies of the virtual world, a little blue tick in your name will add impact, credibility and will be great for your branding.
Dec 2, 2016
MayWard connecting to AlDub
It has been observed that since the formation of the MayWard shippers from time to time the ALDUB nation has been tagged along to social media promotion of Maymay/Edward. Is MayWard supporters trying to used the massive following of AlDub by comparing and tagging them in instagram and twitter?
AlDub fans were furious by the constant attachment of MayWard to AlDub official HT/tags (hash tags).
Some of Mayward supporters professed to be Alden and Maine fans too, does it mean they can use the official #HT of AlDub Nation every time they promote the newly build up Edward and Maymay team-up? Are they using the official #HT of MayWard when they post to support Maine and Alden too? check it on twitter and have your say/acumen.
Will Edward and Maymay be the new AlDub in the making? Good and bad publicity is still a publicity!
Dec 1, 2016
Walk of Fame PH 2016
New set of honorees at Eastwood City's Walk of Fame.
Dec 1, 2016 at Eastwood City, 15 personalities from TV, movie, music, theater, news and public affairs and radio were honored with their own stars.
There were surprise honorees last year, is this year the same? The entertainment industry have produced quite a number of actors from the 80's, 90's and early 2000 that needs to be recognized and given the stars they deserve.
Who are the surprises this year or they really deserve the stars in Eastwood City's walk of fame?
The 2016 Walk of Fame honorees are:
- John Arcilla – Movies
- Liza Soberano – Movies
- Jennylyn Mercado – Movie
- Jodi Sta Maria – TV
- Shaina Magdayao – TV
- Angelica Panganiban – TV
- Barbie Forteza – TV
- Zenaida Amador –Theater
- Eddie Ilarde – Radio
- Don Manolo Favis – Radio
- Willy Cruz – Music
- Pepe Smith – Music
- Susan Enriquez – News and Public Affairs
- Luchi Cruz-Valdes – News and Public Affairs
- Ted Failon – News and Public Affairs
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