All This and WikiLeaks too

Worrying events on the periphery of Europe (Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, France) should not blind us to the essentially stable situation elsewhere. At times like this a steady hand at the till(er) is of paramount importance and we can be thankful that Italy has Silvio Berluscini at the helm and the Belgians a united government in full control of the situation.


Meanwhile there is no sign of panic in France: "There is no reason for concern, no risk," said Francois Baroin, budget minister and government spokesman, interviewed close to the Swiss border.

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Eurointelligence, an online commentary service, said markets were growing increasingly concerned about the solvency of euro zone peripheral states after focusing mainly on their short-term liquidity problems in past weeks.

"We at Eurointelligence consider a default of Greece, Ireland and Portugal a done deal," they wrote on Tuesday. "The question is only now whether Spain can scrape through."

For God's sake!

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American and British forces are said to be closing in on former hair stylist and WikiLeaks founder Jacques Dessange, now thought to be holing up somewhere in the Sahara Desert area of Africa. Feared RAC pointman and Scotland Yard alumnus, Inspector "Nosy" Parker, is in charge of the operation. "It's only a matter of time", he told this blog in September.

ABS-CBN To Launch its 2011 TV Shows on December 2 Trade Event

This Thursday, December 2, ABS-CBN will be launching its new shows for 2011 via Kapamilya Trade Event.

Here are the list of ABS-CBN 2011 shows:

* I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge - a franchise from AXN's I Dare You : The Ultimate Challenge which will be hosted by Melissa Cantiveros, Jericho Rosales and Iya Villania

* Your Song Presents: Kim - featuring Kim Chiu portraying different roles weekly

* Sabel - which will launch a new Kapamilya leading lady in the presence of Jessy Mendiola. Also part of this project are Joseph Marco and AJ Perez as Jessy's leading men

* Guns and Roses - an action drama project starring Bea Alonzo and Robin Padilla. Joining them are Ejay Falcon, Empress Shuck and Diether Ocampo

* Green Rose - a remake of Koreanovela action drama series of the same title. Anne Curtis will be paired with Jericho Rosales and Jake Cuenca in this project

* Minsan Lang - a family drama series featuring Andi Eigenmann, Coco Martin, John Estrada, Amy Austria and Lorna Tolentino

* Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 - hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano. Judges are Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas and Freddie Garcia

* ShoutOut - a youth-oriented show featuring the Kapamilya network’s teen stars from Monday to Friday beginning November 29, at 5:15 p.m.

* Star Circle Kid Quest - ABS-CBN's search for the next Kiddie Superstar which will be hosted by KC Concepcion

* Laugh Out Loud (LOL) - TV comedy reality show featuring the wacky tandem of Luis Manzano and cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao

* The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition - a reality show that centers on overweight contestants attempting to lose weight to fight for a cash prize. This show will be hosted by Megastar Sharon Cuneta

Pretty exciting list of shows, huh! What do you think?

Denise Laurel, Pregnant?

It is everywhere - tabloid columns, online journals and blogs. Netizens are talking about it. Denise Laurel is pregnant. The culprit? Her basketball player boyfriend Diamon Simpson, who is now playing at Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

But Arnold Vegafria, the Kapamilya actress' talent manager, on Tuesday said there is no truth to the rumors that Denise is pregnant.

According to Arnold, Denise is laughing off the rumors. He said Denise, who just arrived home from a family trip to Vietnam, is far from being pregnant and she’s sexier than ever.

"'Yong pregnancy rumor about kay Denise, as of last week when we were together, I didn't see any changes sa katawan niya. Then, I asked her about it, sabi niya sa akin, 'No. Look at me, I'm still sexy. I know na may lumalabas na mga rumors that I'm pregnant.'" he said.

Arnold added, "Then, I asked her family. The family naman never said anything, kasi we were together sa family function nila. So, wala naman akong nakitang anything, and I asked them, wala."

The rumors, according to Arnold, started after Laurel’s character on teleserye “Kristine” suddenly disappeared.

Aside from the pregnancy issue, some speculated that the actress was taken out of the show because of attitude problems. But this was also disputed by her manager.

He disclosed that, based on the script, Laurel’s character would be taken out of the series. He did not reveal though if she will still come back or not.

"[Denise] is out of Kristine because it's part of the story of the teleserye. But I don't know kung kailan ang balik niya. May balik 'yan, e, hindi ko lang alam kung ano ang plano sa Kristine.

"But on Thursday or tonight, I'll try to get in touch with Lauren Dyogi kung ano ang plano nila sa show. One of my artists din kasi papasok sa Kristine." he clarified.

Arnold also admitted that what makes his ward uncomfortable is the fact that her role in the TV series is too sexy. "[We have] some complaints. Actually, it's not a complaint, it's just a little ano lang, sa role niya, because nagiging daring na daring yata ang role niya.

"Some of their themes, hindi niya magawa, uncomfortable pa siya." he said.

Video to Watch: Sabel - Full Trailer Starring Jessy Mendiola

Pretty young sexy Kapamilya actress Jessy Mendiola will play Sabel in the TV remake of the 1981 Joey Gosiengfiao film "Bata Pa Si Sabel" which starred Snooky Serna and Albert Martinez.

The 2010 remake is now simply titled as "Sabel" which marks Jessy's most daring role and her biggest break since being launched as Star Magic Batch 15 member in 2007.

But prior to "Sabel", Jessy actually was already getting good breaks. She played leading lady to the Giggerboys in "Your Song Presents: Boystown", was paired with Coco Martin in "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" and led the young cast of "Gimik 2010".

Also getting their biggest breaks in "Sabel" are Giggerboys member AJ Perez and former GMA Artist Center talent Joseph Marco as Jessy's leading men.

Both attractive young men, here's how Jessy describes them on Twitter when asked by one of her followers as to who's more cute between AJ and Joseph: "cute si AJ, hunk si Joseph. Ha ha!"

A teaser is already being shown on TV and many have noticed that it's like "Katorse" aired last year and starred Erich Gonzales as Nene, Ejay Falcon, Enchong Dee and even Jessy herself in a guest role.

Even the promo shots above remind us very much of the said hit soap, which was also a remake of an 80's movie.

But Jessy is quick to differentiate "Sabel" from "Katorse" on Twitter and she said, "Parehas pong daring pero iba story and characteristics ni Nene at Sabel".

"Sabel" also stars Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing. It will replace Kokey @ Ako starting December 6, just 3 days after Jessy's 18th birthday.

Sabel - Full Trailer:

"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" Album, Out Now!

Janno Gibbs - the King of Soul brings a collection of hits spanning close to two decades of his music artistry in an album called "The Janno Gibbs Anthology".

The album comprises of Janno's 18 hit songs like "Fallin'", "Ipagpatawad Mo", "I Believe in Dreams", "Moments of Love", "Ikaw Lamang", "If I'm Not in Love with You", "Pinakamagandang Lalaki" and so much more!

"The Janno Gibbs Anthology" is now available nationwide at SM Music Box, Odyssey, Astroplus, Astrovision and The Landmark.

Jake Cuenca Covers GARAGE Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 Issue

Jake Cuenca is GARAGE Magazine's coverguy for its December 2010 - January 2011 issue.

Garage’s latest issue features “Retro Sleek: How to Rock the Total Look from Fashion to Hairstyle”, “Top Holiday Styles”, “Party Time!”, “Super Trooper” and more!

Other celebrities inside this issue include the Half-Pinoy Billboard charttopper Bruno Mars, 127 Hours star James Franco and the Korean drama actor Lee Byung Hun.

Garage Magazine December 2010 - January 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Solenn Heusaff Covers PREVIEW Magazine December 2010 Issue

Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown finalist - Solenn Heusaff–is on the cover of Preview Magazine December 2010 issue.

Solenn is a model and make-up artist who is making a showbiz splash via her participation in the GMA-7 reality program Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown in which she is among the final four castaways. She is currently being rumored to have a secret romantic relationship with the show’s host, Richard Gutierrez.

Aside from Solenn, features inside Preview’s December issue include “123+ Editors Picks for the Hoidays”, “Party Hearty”, “Who’s Who in Korean Pop”, “Cary Santiago vs. Furne One”, “OMG! This Cover is Alive!” and more!

Preview Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

The BBC reports: "Fresh snow has been falling across many parts of the UK, bringing disruption to some areas not previously affected."


Fresh snow. That's the worst sort, isn't it?

Manny Pacquiao to Beyonce: "Sinong Beyonce?"

While Beyonce is all praises with Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, the 8-division world boxing champion seems not (or should I say 'never') to notice the international Pop Superstar.

Beyonce has named Pacman as one of her favorite athletes. In an interview with ESPN on Thanksgiving Day, Beyonce described Pacman as a "beast" in his boxing profession but is humble and "calm" deep down.

"When he gets in that ring, he is a beast! I love it!" she gushed.

The singer-actress-model also noted Pacman's personality inside and outside the ring.

"He showed that you can have humility and be a calm person and also be driven when it’s time and be a fighter,” Beyonce related.

She said she could relate to the Filipino boxing hero because he was "born" to do something.

"I love him because I really relate to people that were born to do something and get lost in the moment," she said.

However, when asked about his reaction to Beyonce's statement during the thanksgiving party conducted for him by Governor Singson at his Quezon City residence last night, Pacman surprisingly said, "Sinong Beyonce?"

Pacman is indeed a character.

Hahahahah!

Where in the World?

Any idea where and what this is?

Iya Villania - Tanduay Rhum Calendar Girl 2011

Saying that she’s more comfortable with her body now, television host and singer-actress Iya Villania has decided to drop her sweet and wholesome image.

The 24-year-old MYX VJ was officially launched by Tanduay Distillers Inc. as its latest sultry calendar girl for 2011.

"Para hindi na nila sabihing masyado akong dry, para may kaunting excitement,” Iya said of her new image.

"The timing was also good. The offer came at a good time when I really feel comfortable with my body and more mature also,” she added.

The Filipino Australian hottie assured that she will never compromise her personal beliefs despite the sudden shift in her image. “I still have my morals with me."

"Anything new that’s coming my way, why not, i-we-welcome ko lahat ang pagbabago as long as it's something I'm comfortable with," she said.

Iya also divulged that she was previously offered to pose for men's magazines, but she knew that it wasn't the right time yet. Also, posing for FHM magazine is still a no-no for her.

Did her boyfriend, Drew Arellano, approve of her decision to change her image?

“Drew has never stopped me from doing anything that I want to do. Sa kanya lang, as long as I'm not being told to do anything I am not comfortable to do with, he's full support," Iya said.

Iya now belongs to the roster of Tanduay's sexiest endorsers, namely Ehra Madrigal (2008), Bangs Garcia (2009) and Nina Jose (2010).

"I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge", ABS-CBN's Answer to GMA-7's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge"?

"I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge" is ABS-CBN's newest reality program featuring the hottest Kapamilya stars who dare to take on the challenge to win big cash prizes.

Acting as program hosts are singer-actor Jericho Rosales, singer-actress Iya Villania (who are supposed to host GMA-7's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" should she decided to transfer when her contract with ABS-CBN expires early this month), and PBB grand winner Melai Cantiveros.

The show had their first taping day at Navotas fishport last Saturday. "I Dare You: The Kapamilya Challenge" which will have the same concept, according to source, with that of GMA-7's defunct reality show "Extra Challenge", might be considered as the Kapamilya network's answer to Kapuso's "Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" which will have its pilot run on December 6.

So, which show do you think:

- will have the most exciting challenges?

- will feature the brightest stars?

- will get the nod of televiewers?

Let us wait and see!

"Puso ng Pasko: Artista Challenge" - 12 Celebrity Pairs Revealed!

"Puso ng Pasko Artista Challenge" - the first ever reality Krismaserye on Philippine TV, will premiere on GMA-7 starting December 6, 2010 replacing Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown which will air its live grand finale on December 3, 2010.

12 pairs of celebrities will take on the fight and compete in various challenges and win for the 12 families and communities (1 for each pair). Over 5 million worth of prizes are at stake in the competition.

The show's official hosts, as announced in Showbiz Central yesterday, are Drew Arellano, Rhian Ramos, Vicky Morales and Richard Gutierrez.

Here are the 12 celebrity pairs:


1. Rocco Nacno and Kris Bernal

2. Ynna Asistio and Mark Herras



3. Heart Evangelista and Ervic Vijandre



4. Bianca King and Aljur Abrenica



5. Rachelle Ann Go and Kris Lawrence



6. Bubbles Paraiso and Benjie Paras

7. Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann

8. Sam Pinto and Paolo Contis

9. Mariz Umali and Raffy Tima

10. Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz

11. Gwenn Zamora and Fabio Ide

12. Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra

Leslie Nielsen

A sad year. First Peter Graves (http://capeldunn.blogspot.com/2010/03/from-book-of-jokes.html) and now Leslie Nielsen: "Yes, I am serious. And don't call me Shirley".

The Perfect Match

The two greatest tennis players of all time (in my opinion) met in the finals of the ATP World Tour yesterday. This time Roger Federer won and for many this was the best result as it means that his rivalry with Rafa Nadal is back on track again after a period when it seemed that he had slipped out of the reckoning.
We shall look back on these early years of the 21st century as the golden age of tennis, when the sport was dominated by two great players who behaved impeccably on and off court and yet showed themselves to be emotional and at times fragile. Pretty decent after-match speeches too, though I can't help thinking I might have done even better!
At all events, a welcome change from Iceborg, Superbrat, Jimbo, Sullen Sampras and the Las Vegas Kid.

Lucy Torres Gomez Covers METRO Magazine December 2010 Issue

Lucy Torres-Gomez is METRO’s female style icon of the year.

A television host and congresswoman, Lucy Torres-Gomez is the epitome of politics and fashion combined. Hailed by METRO and StarStudio Magazines as the Female Style Icon of the year, Lucy is the perfect covergirl for METRO’s Celebrity Style issue dubbed as the biggest holiday issue ever.

On the gatefold cover is the Male Style Icon of the year Ely Buendia.

Other features inside this issue include “Metro’s Fantasy Ball”, “The Little Black Book: How to Throw a Great Party”, “Let It Shine: Chic Cocktail Dresses and Sensational Shimmery Makeup” and more!

Metro Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

'Star Factor Final 4' Battle For The Last Time on December 5 Live at Ynares Sports Arena

The Star Factor Final 4: (from left) Eula Caballero, Morisette Amon, Christian Samson, and Ritz Alzul.

On Sunday, December 5, the nation will witness the birth of the new teen star sensation as TV5 airs the grand finals of the first ever TV5's artista search "Star Factor" live at Ynares Sports Arena in Antipolo, Rizal.

3 girls and 1 guy comprises the Final 4 of Star Factor. They are:

Eula Caballero, 15, Cebu

Ritz Alzul, 16 , Pampanga

Morisette Amon, 14, Cebu

Christian Samson, 17, Bulacan

The grand winner will bring home at total cash prize of P1 million tax free, 1 million worth of management contract with Talent5, a 4-year college scholarship from AMA Education System and a house and lot from Moldex Realty.

Here's an excerpt of the interviews with the Final 4 during the press launched held at the Studio B of TV5 Complex in Novaliches yesterday, November 28:

Question: Ini-expect ba nilang makapasok sa Final 4?

Eula: As for me, sobrang surprised, and I never expected naman talaga. But I hoped na sana makapasok po sa Top 4 at manalo ako.

Ritz: Tulad po ni Eula, hindi ko po ini-expect, lalo na noong bottom na po akong talaga. Kasi, madalas po akong ma-bottom noon. Hindi ko po ini-expect kaya masaya po ako na napasama po ako.

Morisette: Ako rin po, hindi ko rin po nai-expect na mapapasama po ako sa Top 4. Kasi maraming magaganda, may talento.

Christian: Actually, ini-expect ko na po na mapapasama ako sa Top 4, pero hindi ko po ini-expect na ako lang po ang mag-isang lalaki.

Q: Kung hindi sila ang manalo sa Star Factor, sino ang choice nila?

Christian: Para sa akin po, kung hindi po ako ang mananalo, ang gusto ko pong manalo ay si Morisette. Kung titingnan po natin sa mga past episodes, siya po yung okay po ang ipinakita.

Morisette: Ako naman po, para sa akin, si Eula po. Kasi, from Day 1 po, she really did improve. May looks, may personality, and very, very good.

Eula: For me, I'll vote for Christian because I know that he got looks and talents. Sobrang mabait din po, kaya siya yung nakakuha ng vote ko.

Ritz: Tingin ko rin po, si Christian. Kasi, mula pa po noong umpisa, puro positive na po ang kino-comment sa kanya ng Starmakers [judges] and marami rin po siyang nahahatak na fans.

Q: After Star Factor, guaranteed na raw na magkakaroon ng TV show ang mga finalist. Kung mangyari ito, sino sa mga artista ng TV5 ang gusto nilang makasama?

Ritz: Gusto ko po sanang makasama si Ruffa Gutierrez pa rin po, kasi nag-e-enjoy na po akong kasama siya. And then, gusto ko pa pong maging ka-close siya. Kung sa leading man naman po, okey na rin po si JC de Vera.

Eula: Gusto ko pong maka-work is si Tita Anabelle Rama because she's like a mother to us. And maybe kung magka-work na kami, magiging bonded kami and I'll get to know her more as a Cebuana also. At sa leading man naman po, gusto ko rin si JC de Vera.

Morisette: Ako naman po, gusto ko pa rin po na sila [Star Factor finalists] pa rin ang makakasama ko sa mga projects ko because I've known them, and parang we've grown and we're very, very close na po.

Christian: Katulad po ni Morisette, gusto ko pong makasama sila ulit, ang kapwa Star Factor hopefuls ko, dahil para na po kaming magkakakapatid. Kung sa leading lady naman po, si Danita Paner po. Crush ko po kasi siya.

Q: Kay Christian, may mga nang-iintriga kung bakit siya ang naiwan sa male contestants at nakapasok sa final. May nagsasabing kung sa hitsura lang naman ang pag-uusapan ay mas guwapo ang ibang natanggal. Ano ang masasabi niya rito?

Christian: Nirerespeto ko po ang opinion ng ibang tao kaya ayos lang po sa akin yun. Pero siyempre, hindi ako papayag, guwapo ako!

Q: Paano nila idedepensa ang sarili kapag naikukumpara sila sa ibang produkto ng artista search ng ABS-CBN (Star Circle Quest) at GMA-7 (StarStruck)? Na kesyo malayong-malayo ang lamang ng mga produkto ng ibang artista search kumpara sa kanila?

Ritz: Hindi naman po. Para sa akin po, tine-train po kami bawat isa. Yun naman po ang maipaglalaban namin sa kanila. Per talent, like acting, dancing, itinuturo, pati po modeling.

Eula: Ako naman po, ang masasabi ko riyan, may K [karapatan] rin kami sa kanila. Every day nag-i-improve kami. We get to look better and better, may improvement kami physically at sa mga talents namin. And every day, we're getting ready for this industry. Sa anumang puwedeng harapin namin dito, I can say, handa na kami.

Morisette: I believe na kaya naman namin, and yung advantage namin is we're fresh, we're young, raw pa ang mga talents namin, kaya marami pa kaming in store to use for the future.

Christian: Ganoon din po ang sasabihin ko, na mas fresh nga po kami at bata pa po kami. Yun po ang advantage namin. At mas mahaba ang time na mati-train kami.

Star Factor is hosted by Ruffa Gutierrez, with Audie Gemora, Joey Reyes, Raymund Isaac, Ryan Cayabyab, and Annabelle Rama serving as Starmakers.

Venus Raj Covers MEGA Magazine December 2010 Issue

Miss Universe 2010 Fourth Runner-up, Ma. Venus Raj, is on the cover of MEGA Magazine December 2010 issue.

The December issue of MEGA also features the magazine’s annual list of the 10 Women to Watch. They are Andi Eigenman, Lovie Poe, Sassa Jimenez, Nicole Whisehunt, Vania Romoff, Sam Sadhwani, Pauleen Prieto, Maxine Syjuco, Olivia Claparols and covergirl Ma. Venus Raj.

MEGA Magazine December 2010 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote - Starring Bong Revilla Jr. and Vic Sotto

"Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote" - a joint movie project of M-Zet Films, GMA Films, Octo Arts Films, Imus Productions and APT Productions stars the two of the biggest and blockbuster Kings in the country - Bong Revilla Jr. and Vic Sotto. With the astounding action stunts and extreme fantasy brought to us by Bong Revilla’s “Agimat” and the out-of-the-natural-world misadventures, Bosing’s “Enteng Kabisote” franchise had brought us – what else could the moviegoers ask for this Christmas?

This fantasy-action film also stars Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas and child star Jillian Ward. Kapuso sexy starlets Sam Pinto and Gwen Zamora are also part of this movie as Agimat and Enteng Kabisote's leading ladies. Sam Pinto takes the character intended for Toni Gonzaga and Gwen Zamora is the new Faye replacing Kristine Hermosa.

Directed by Tony Y. Reyes, "Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote" is showing starting this Christmas as one of the 8 official movie entries of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote - Trailer:

Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid's Pre-Wedding Special on Sunday, December 5

GMA-7's Sunday party show Party Pilipinas will be celebrating the Ogie Alcasid - Regine Velasquez pre-wedding special called "Shower Party Pilipinas" this coming Sunday, December 5, 2010.

Watch the teaser here:

"Star Circle Kid Quest", ABS-CBN's Search for the Next Kiddie Superstar Premieres This December

ABS-CBN brings back its search for the next kiddie superstar via Star Circle Kid Quest.

The search, which will be hosted by KC Concepcion will start on December 4 after Wansapanataym.

Hit kid stars of today like Nash Aguas, Quintin Allianza, Bugoy Carino are amongst the winners of the previous Grand Kid Questor.

See teaser below:

Jessy Mendiola is "Sabel"

Following the footsteps of Erich Gonzales, Empress Shuck and Shaina Magdayao, another Kapamilya uprising star Jessy Mendiola will lead in her first adult-themed teleserye on ABS-CBN titled "Sabel".

"Sabel" is a TV adaptation of the classic 1981 movie "Bata Pa Si Sabel" from Regal Films which launched the career of Snooky Serna.


Jessy’s leading men in "Sabel" are AJ Perez and former GMA Artist Center talent Joseph Marco reprising the roles of Albert Martinez and Joel Alano in the Joey Gosiengfiao film.

In support roles are Tonton Gutierrez, Glydel Mercado, Rita Avila and Raymond Bagatsing.


"Sabel" is set to premiere on December 6 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida before TV Patrol.

Sabel - Teaser Trailers:

"Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown" Reveals Big Twist

An explosive live finale awaits viewers on December 3, for Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown.

And as the finale - where the top 3 and eventually the first ever Celebrity Sole Survivor will be announced - draws near, Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown will give viewers a glimpse of Camp Life Uncut and more in a series of specials leading to the big day.

Last Friday's episode was a recap of the three-month ordeal and excitement that is Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown. from the mock presscon at the hotel to the tribal council that, as the dust settled, left the Final Four.

This Monday, get a peek of "Camp Life Uncut," featuring the funny, annoying and entertaining antics of the tribe members. Relive the moments when Mama Elma Muros seemed to come undone, the clashes: Doc Ferdz Recio vs. Buhawi Meneses, Jon Hall vs. Moi Marcampo, Jon vs. Ahron Villena, Ahron vs. Ian Batherson, and, of course, the epic Jon vs. Michelle Madrigal. Also, re-discover Pretty Trisza's so-called "gamol" ways and, perhaps, decide once and for all if Karen delos Reyes should pose for FHM.

Tuesday is action-packed SURVIVOR day. Catch some of the toughest challenges and most awe-inspiring feats of the season: Aira Bermudez's and Elma's acrobatic stunts during the Ungguyan Challenge, the production numbers in the That's Entertainment Challenge! and the nerve-wracking Itaas Ang Kamay Challenge with Akihiro, Solenn and Ervic.

On Wednesday, get on the "Road to Final 4." How did Akihiro, Aubrey, Ervic and Solenn reach the Final 4? Analyze the strategies, alliances and defining moves that helped them come even closer to the coveted P3 million peso prize (that comes tax free!). What else do they plan to do to become the first ever Sole Celebrity Survivor?

And finally, a day before the much-awaited live finale, relive the most memorable showdowns and encounters on the tribal council with host Richard Gutierrez. Look back at the tension-filled ouster of Doc Ferdz; the nerve-wracking double elimination that saw Ian and Mico say goodbye to the game; Ervic's emotional plea; Jon's grand gesture of giving his immunity bracelet to his girlfriend Michelle; the blindside that took Aira out of the game; and the shocking Final Tribal Council.

The live finale awaits. Who will outwit, outplay, outshine on primetime? Who will become the first ever Sole Celebrity Survivor?

Catch the finale week of Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown, after 24 Oras, on GMA-7.

Kokey@Ako Airs Final Episodes This Week

They are yet to take their final bow this week but as early as now, the cast of ABS-CBN's fantaserye Kokey@Ako is already missing the show, which became part of their daily routine for one whole season.

"I will surely miss Direk Wenn, Direk Ricky, Melason, and everybody I've worked with because I enjoyed their company during shoot, during standy time in the dressing room while waiting for our next take. I will also miss portraying Jackie because her character is very natural and very real," said the Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga.

If Toni will miss the people behind the show, her co-star Vhong Navarro, on the other hand, will miss their playtime and bonding in between takes.

"I will definitely miss the fun moments, exchanging jokes, imitating Kokey and Kekay, as well as the adlibs and punchlines we blurt out during takes," said the Prince of Comedy.

Meanwhile, the show made a different impact on reel and real life couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco as they recalled valuable lessons learned from fellow actors on set.

"I learned to respect every individual, be it human or alien because he is created by God. Also, I learned to love my job more because if you love your job, you wont get tired of it," shared Melai.

"I learned to become more professional because Kuya Vhong and Ate Toni set such good examples. Even though they are big stars already, you wont see them complaining about work. They study the script, the character, and listen very well to the instructions being given by our directors," explained Jason.

Everyone must definitely watch the finale week of Kokey@Ako especially after much kept secrets have already been revealed - Belat's true identity and Lois' disguise as Princess.

As the real Bruce returns, who will win over Jackie's heart? The guy she has always loved or the guy she has learned to love?

Meanwhile, the kukurikabukan forces get even stronger which puts Kekay into much peril. How will Kokey protect his younger sister? Will the aliens finally invade planet Earth? Will Jackie's family ever be reunited?

Don't miss the finale week of Kokey@Ako airing before TV Patrol on ABS-CBN.

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes, 'Frenemies' On Cam, Best of Friends Off Cam

Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes may be ‘frenemies’ - friends and enemies - in the high-rating series ‘Mara Clara’ but both have revealed that they are the best of friends off cam.

“Mag-best friends po kami ni Julia kahit noong ‘Goin Bulilit days pa po naming kaya masayang-masaya po ako na katrabaho ko pa rin po siya ngayon,” Kathryn shared.

“Hindi naman po mahirap kapag ka may mga scene na magaaway kami kasi alam naman po naming pareho na trabaho lang po iyon, hindi po maapaketuhan ang friendship namin,” Julia expressed.

Though best friends in real life, Kathryn and Julia effectively portray their characters.

The two mentioned that the ‘Mara Clara’ series have strengthened their friendship all the more even if they have to slap each other’s faces on cam.

Don’t miss the anticipated clash of Mara and Clara in ‘Mara Clara’, weeknights after Noah on Primetime Bida on ABS-CBN.

"Father Jejemon" Movie Trailer and Poster - Starring Dolphy

The King of Comedy - Dolphy stars in his new Metro Manila Film Festival movie entry titled "Father Jejemon".

Also starring in the movie produced by Dolphy-owned movie outfit RVQ Productions are veteran actress Cherrie Gil and young kapamilya actress Maja Salvador with Efren Reyes, Tony Mabesa, Nash Aguas and Roy Alvarez.

Introducing in the film are Ejay Falcon, Rhap Salazar, Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill.

Directed by Frank Gray, Jr., Father Jejemon opens in theaters starting Christmas Day.

Father Jejemon - Movie Trailer:

Regine Velasquez' "Fantasy" Album Cover and Tracklist Revealed!

Universal Records and Regine Velasquez recently revealed the Asia's Songbird's latest album called "Fantasy".

"Fantasy", Regine's follow-up to her hit 2008's Platinum-certified "Low Key" album, is a 2CD album containing 22 tracks.

Disc 1 contains All-original OPM compositions from Ogie Alcasid, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Nyoy Volante, Isabela Ledesma, Janno Gibbs, Robin Nievera and many more.

Disc 2 consists of revivals that are most requested in Regine's concerts here and abroad. Songs by Eagles, America, Madonna, Gerard Kenny, Clair Marlo, Paul Davis, Heart, Five For Fighting, Lifehouse and more!

"Fantasy" also comes in two different cover artworks. First version is the black and white edition cover, which contains black and white images plus ten free black and white Regine postcards. The second version is the colored edition which also has ten free colored Regine postcards inside the album.

Tracklist:

DISC 1

1. You Don't Know
2. Been Waiting
3. Always
4. This Time
5. True Romance
6. Sana'y Laging Ganito
7. OK Lang Ako
8. Fairy Tale
9. Smile
10. The Funny One (Ogie's Theme)
11. S.M.I.L.E. (Operation Smile Theme)
12. Walang Iba (Diva Theme)

DISC 2

1. Fantasy
2. All My Life
3. I Go Crazy
4. What About Love
5. Papa Don't Preach
6. You And Me
7. Without Me
8. Falling In Love In A Coffee Shop
9. Love Will Keep Us Alive
10. Dying

Martin Nievera and Sarah Geronimo Together in a Valentine Concert Called "What Love Is"

Martin Nievera and Sarah Geronimo team up for the first time in a Valentine concert titled "What Love Is" on February 12, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao Quezon City.

Who will outdo who in this meeting of two giants in the music industry? Who will elicit the loudest shrieks, the greater applause? Who will send more hearts a-flutter just a few days before the season of hearts - the suave balladeer or the pop princess?

The concert, produced by Viva Concerts, will settle the issue once and for all.

Tickets are available at P4,000 (Patron A), P3,500 (Patron B), P3,500 (Lower Box), P1,500 (Upper Box A), P1,000 (Upper Box B) and P400 (General Admission).

For ticket inquiries please call 687-7236 or ticketnet AT 911-5555.

Gallows humour?

I'm not much good at telling jokes, tending to seize up half-way through, when I suddenly realise I've forgotten the punch line. Am I any better at transcribing them? A vous de juger!

***

Whilst playing with a rifle, a man accidentally shoots his wife. In a panic, he phones up his best friend. "Something terrible has happened", he screams down the phone. "I think I may have killed my wife".
""Keep calm", his friend says. "First go back and check to see if she is dead". He waits on the phone while his friend goes back. After a while, he hears a loud bang and then his friend comes back on the phone.
"OK", he says, "I've done that. Now what do I do?" (as told to me by David Ross)

***

A man goes into a chemist's.

"I'd like to buy some arsenic"

"Who's it for, Sir?"

"It's for my mother-in-law"

"Have you got a prescription?"

"No, but I've got a photo"

***

Lastly, a joke that was apparently going the rounds in "informed circles" earlier in the year.

Q. Whats the difference between Iceland and Ireland?

A. One letter and about six months.

In bad taste, I know, given the misery afflicting both countries. But what else can you do but laugh? We're next anyway.

Beloit College Mindset List

I came across this fascinating insight into the "mindset" of young Americans who will be graduating in four years' time. I have doctored the list a little to rid it of references that are too exclusive for us non-Americans.

The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2014

Most students entering college for the first time this fall—the Class of 2014—were born in 1992.

For these students, Benny Hill and Tony Perkins have always been dead.

1. Few in the class know how to write in cursive.

2. Email is just too slow, and they seldom if ever use snail mail.

3. “Go West, Young College Grad” has always implied “and don’t stop until you get to Asia…and learn Chinese along the way.”

4. Al Gore has always been animated.

11. John McEnroe has never played professional tennis.

12. Clint Eastwood is better known as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry.

16. Korean cars have always been a staple on American highways.

18. Fergie is a pop singer, not a princess.

19. They never twisted the coiled handset wire aimlessly around their wrists while chatting on the phone.

20. DNA fingerprinting and maps of the human genome have always existed.

21. Woody Allen, whose heart has wanted what it wanted, has always been with Soon-Yi Previn.

26. Unless they found one in their grandparents’ closet, they have never seen a carousel of Kodachrome slides.

27. Computers have never lacked a CD-ROM disk drive.

28. They’ve never recognized that pointing to their wrists was a request for the time of day.

31. The first home computer they probably touched was an Apple II or Mac II; they are now in a museum.

32. Czechoslovakia has never existed.

33. Second-hand smoke has always been an official carcinogen.

40. There have always been HIV positive athletes in the Olympics.

41. American companies have always done business in Vietnam.

50. Toothpaste tubes have always stood up on their caps.

51.  Food has always been irradiated.

52. There have always been women priests in the Anglican Church.

65. They first met Michelangelo when he was just a computer virus.

66. Galileo is forgiven and welcome back into the Roman Catholic Church.

Charice Ranks 7th Among the Best Guest Stars of 'Glee'; Fil-Am Darren Criss Tops the List

Popular US celebrity website Entertainment Weekly (EW) ranked Filipina singing sensation Charice as the seventh “Best Guest Star” on the phenomenal Fox TV show “Glee.”

In the “'Glee': Ranking the Best Guest Stars” article, which counts down the top 15 appearances on the show since its first season, Charice ranked higher than some of music’s finest, such as Britney Spears (9th), Josh Groban (11th), Eve (13th) and Olivia Newton-John (15th).

Charice, who is said to appear in 10 episodes, plays Sunshine Corazon, a Filipina exchange student. She first appeared on the show’s second season pilot episode.

EW said the following about the 18-year old David Foster and Oprah prodigy:

“The tiny powerhouse is perhaps the one age-appropriate rival who makes Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) nervous (which is why Dame Berry sent her to a crack house instead of the choir room). As exchange student Sunshine Corazon, she added another ballad to the New Directions repertoire with a powerful version of 'Listen' that was so impressive, it caused Vocal Adrenaline to snatch her up before her first McKinley practice.”

“Glee” is already past eight episodes, but Charice’s much-anticipated next appearance remains a top secret. Even so, speculations spawned that the young diva might belt out the Celine Dion classic “Because You Loved Me” in a forthcoming episode.

Occupying the number one spot on EW’s list is another artist with Filipino blood, the newly signed up “Glee” cast member, Darren Criss.

The half-Filipino, half-Irish “Potter Musical” YouTube wonder was described as “the most anticipated guest star” on the show, playing an openly gay student from Dalton Academy, Blaine.

Although his role is being raved about - “a mentor and possible love interest for Kurt (Chris Colfer)" - EW cited, “his rendition of Katy Perry's ‘Teenage Dream’ - which is currently smashing sales records - would make anyone weak in the knees.”

Robin Padilla After 10 Failed Marriages: "Sobrang naniniwala kasi ako sa pag-ibig!"

Showbiznest just attended Robin Padilla's "Star Studio Plus: IDOL" Bookazine grand presscon at Via Mare Oyster Bar in Power Plant Mall, Rockwell.

Robin, at 41, is still oozing with charisma - one trait that made him a lady's man until now. The "Idol" of Philippine showbiz was at his good mood, greeted all the Kapamilya, Kapuso and Kapatid, and gamely answers all the questions thrown by invited press. He even raffled off one motorcycle for the press. Idol!

Here's the excerpts of his interview:

On Star Studio Plus IDOL Bookazine. "Galing po ang concept kay Mr. Lopez (Gabby Lopez, ABS-CBN Chairman and CEO). Nag-meet po kame sa isang coffee shop sa isang lugar malapit sa condo ko. Dito po mababasa ninyo at makikita ang mga pinagdaaanan ko. Malalaman nyo din na hindi dahil anak ako ng dating Gobernador eh lumaki ako sa luho. Makikita po ninyo dito ang pinagdaanan ng isang Robin Padilla. Hangad ko lang na may mapulot kayong aral sa buhay ko."

On being tagged as Idol: "Yung tawagin ka pong Idol ay talaga namang nakakakilabot. Nagpapasalamat po ako sa mga taong hanggang ngayon ay nagtitiwala pa din sa akin."

On his 15 serious relationships (10 of which ended in marriage and divorce) : "Sira ulo kasi ako pag inlove. Wala naman akong pinagsisisihan dun. Lahat naman sila minahal ko ng totoo. Sobra lang talaga akong naniniwala sa pag-ibig. Pero ngayon masasabi kong masayang masaya ako sa aking bagong pag-ibig."

On his major regret in life: "'Di naman pagkakamali pero yung pinagsisisihan ko talaga eh nung nag-droga ako. Ngayon naiisip ko na sana 'di ko ginawa yun."

On his latest India trip with wife Mariel Rodriguez: "Marami po kameng mga lugar na pinuntahan ngayon. Syempre mas mahal ko po ang ating bayang Pilipinas, pero napakaganda di po ng India."

On his relationship with Mariel: "Ako po kse ay napakaselosong tao. Ibig pong sabihin nun, hanggang mayroong selos, umiigting pa po ang pagmamahal. Si Mariel po ay talaga namang pinipilit maging mabuting maybahay. Pinagtitimpla nya ako ng kape kahit minsan eh sobrang tamis sa asukal. Kahit antok na antok na yun, pinipilit pa rin nyang gumising at makinig sa mga sinasabi ko. Minsan sinasampal pa nya ang sarili nya wag lang akong tulugan. Talaga namang napaka-mapagmahal na asawa."

On their plan to have a child: "Lahat naman po ng nag-aasawa eh gustong magkaanak. Pero suwerte nga ni Mariel instant mommy agad sya sa apat na bata."

On their church wedding: "Dapat nga po ngayong December na yun pero dahil nga po sa maraming pangayayari, 'di na umabot. So plano po naming gawin yung early next week. Baka po January."

On his daughters Queenie and Kylie: "Kasama po nila ako magmula nung dumating ako last November 20. Sinorpresa pa nila ako nung isang araw. Ngayon ang tanging gusto kong gawin eh makasama at mapasaya ko yung mga anak ko."

On Queenie and her rumored-boyfriend Ejay Falcon: "Nagugulat nga po ako nung nagsho-shooting kame ng pelikula. Ang hirap pala at nakakaasiwa pag yung anak mong babae eh nakita mong nakakandong sa lalake habang nakaharap at kausap mo sila. Pero hinde naman sila pa. Sana naman hinde. Mga bata pa sila. Gusto kong pagbutihin muna nila ang mga career nila."

On her latest movie with Mariel: "Nung naglabas ang Star Studio ng magazine nila na nag-feature sa mga litrato namin ni Mariel sa India, pinatawag kame ng konsulado ng India dito sa Maynila at natuwa naman sila na marami akong alam sa kultura nila kaya binigyan kame ng permit na mag-shooting kahit saang lugay sa India. Nag-shoot kme sa India kasama si Mariel at yung ibang staff. Bale kme ni Mariel ang adult loveteam dito at si Queenie at Ejay naman yung batang loveteam. Sa sobrang dami ng magagandang lugar sa India medyo sumobra kame sa mga nakuhanan. Problema ngayon ng editor kung paano pagkakasyahin yung lahat ng na-shoot namin sa isang oras at kalahati. Baka nga hinde na kame umabot sa January playdate dahil nga ang hirap i-edit ng pelikula. Yung ibang shoot na flashback scene ni Mariel eh dito gagawin sa Manila."

On Willie Revillame and Mariel's rumored transfer to TV5's Willing Willie: "Wala po kameng tampuhan ni Willie. Lalake po kame at 'di naman bagay sa amin ang magtampuhan. Kung lilipat po si Mariel eh depende po sa kanya yan. Pero kung mangyayari man po 'yun eh dapat may basbas ng ABS-CBN."

On his stand about reproductive health and condom (he is currently endorsing trust condom): "Kasundo ko na po ang santo Papa sa pag-e-endorso ng condom. Heheheh. Aminin naman na po natin na dati Thailand ang nangungunang bansa pag pinag-uusapang ang AIDS. Pero ngayon, Pilipinas na."

On political tandem with Manny Pacquiao: "Malaki ang paghanga ko kay Manny Pacquiao. Alam kong hinde sya mangungurakot dahil nga sa masyado na syang maraming pera. Pero yung pulitika po eh hinde para sa akin. Puwede naman po akong mag public service pero hinde ang pasukin ang pulitika."

Willie Revillame Fires Back at ABS-CBN: "Bakit ba kayo galit na galit sa akin? Wala akong ginawang masama sa inyo."

Willie Revillame, former host of the defunct ABS-CBN show "Wowowee" speaks about the new case filed against him, TV5 and his production outfit WilProductions, Inc. by his former TV network ABS-CBN.

The Kapamilya network filed a P127 Million copyright infringement case before the Regional Trial Court of Makati on November 24 (see related story HERE).

In last night's episode of Willing Willie, his new show on TV5, Willie expressed his sadness and said he can't help but wonder why ABS-CBN keeps on filing law suits against him despite his willingness to reconcile with them.

Read below his full statement:

Ang ABS-CBN, idinemanda na naman ako. Nag-file po sila sa Makati naman, pagkatapos ng Quezon City.

"Palagay ko, iikutin nila ang buong Pilipinas para makasuhan lang ako.

"Ganyan po ang nakikita ko diyan. Hindi nila ako titigilan. Kasi po, ang kontrata ko sa kanila, dapat hanggang September 2011.

"E, sabi po nila sa akin, hindi na raw ako gusto ng mga tao.

"Sasabihin ko na po ang totoo, hindi ako nagsasalita...July 31 po, dapat babalik na ako at alam po 'yan ng Panginoong Diyos.

"Nakaharap diyan si Ma'am Charo [Santos], ang presidente ng ABS. Si Direk Bobot Mortiz; ang dati kong manager, si Miss Arlene de Castro; at si Miss Linggit Tan.

"Babalik na po ako ng July 31, ang Wowowee.

"After ng meeting ko with Ma'am Charo, umuwi na po ako ng bahay ko. Kasama ko na po ang staff ng Wowowee at kung ano na po ang plano na ibalik.

"After po niyan, isang linggo, tinawagan po ako ni Miss Linggit Tan, at ang sabi niya, 'Mag-usap tayo.'

"Ang sabi po niya sa akin, 'Nang malaman ng mga tao na babalik ka na, marami ang nag-email. Ayaw kang pabalikin.'

"So, binibigyan ako ng isang araw na show, once a week."

"Ngayon po, nag-file na naman sila. Ang sabi nila ngayon, ginagaya raw namin ang Wowowee.

"Sino po ba ang Wowowee? Sino po ba ang nag-iisip sa Wowowee?

"Pag may problema ang ABS... sa 'Wilyonaryo,' nagkaroon ng technical glitch, ang technical staff ang nagkaproblema, sino ba ang inihaharap nila sa mga tao? Di po ba ako ang humaharap sa inyo?

"Nagkaroon po ng stampede [sa ULTRA ], 71 dead people...

"Sasabihin ko na po... Kinikimkim ko ito, kaya lang, ayaw nila akong tigilan. May respeto pa rin ako sa kanila.

"Sino po ba ang dumadalaw sa burol gabi-gabi? Nagbibigay ng sariling pera? Ako rin po.

"Alam po 'yan ni Ma'am Charo, pero hindi ko ipinagkakalat 'yan.

"Sinasabi ko na po ito lahat para malaman ninyo ang totoo. Kasi po, ayaw nila akong tigilan.

"Hindi naman po ako ang matatalo dito, e, kayo po. Dahil kayo ang binibigyan namin ng saya dito. Meron na po tayong isang buwan.

"Maraming salamat po kay Mr. Manny Pangilinan, ang president of TV5, kay Atty. Rey Espinosa, and of course, Boss Bobby Barreiro," pagbanggit ni Willie sa top executives ng Kapatid network.

"Alam n'yo po, sa Tuesday po (November 30), meron kaming hearing. Pupunta po kami doon, kasama ko ang staff, ang dancers at ang crew namin. Pupunta kami sa Makati. Kung gusto n'yo akong samahan, samahan n'yo ako. Ipaglaban natin ang programang ito. Alas-diyes po 'yon, mga alas-otso, magkita-kita tayo doon. Sa lahat po ng nagmamahal sa programa, ipaglaban natin ito. Kapag na-TRO tayo, hihinto ang programa. Wala nang magbibigay-saya sa inyo.

"Simple lang, pati po ang pagbati ko sa inyo, bawal. Pati ang shot ng camera, bawal. Ginagaya raw namin.

"Bakit ba kayo galit na galit sa akin? Wala akong ginawang masama sa inyo, ABS.

"Ngayon, ang pakiusap po namin, ipagdasal n'yo po kami. Hindi naman po akin ang programang ito, para po sa inyo ito. So, magsama-sama po tayo sa Martes.

"Ako, hindi nahihiya. Pero this time, lumaban na tayo. Iba na po ang purpose nila, ang pahirapan ako. Huwag na akong lumabas, maghirap ako sa buhay."

"Marami po akong pinag-aaral at tinutulungan na tao. Huwag naman ganyan ABS. Nagsilbi naman ako sa inyo. Nirerespeto ko naman kayo.

"Hangga't pumunta ako ng TV5, nagpasalamat ako kina Mr. Gabby Lopez, kay Ma'am Charo.

"Hindi n'yo na ako gusto diyan. Ang sabi n'yo sa akin, kasi wala nang gustong tumanggap sa akin. May isang tahanan na TV5 na tumanggap sa akin.

"Malaki rin naman ang utang na loob ko sa inyo at kumita rin naman kayo sa programang Wowowee. Hindi ako papayag na mahinto ang Willing Willie.

"Kapag nahinto, magso-show kami diyan sa labas. Diyan tayo magsama-sama, kahit walang telebisyon!"

Meanwhile, on his facebook account, Atty. Ray C. Espino, TV5 President, publicly announced his stand on this new case filed by ABS-CBN against TV5 and Willie Revillame. He said, "THE BATTLE FOR WILLIE CONTINUES. NOW COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT RAW. HALLER!!! DIDN'T THE SUPREME COURT DECIDE WAY BACK IN 1999 THAT "THE FORMAT OF A SHOW IS NOT COPYRIGHTABLE" AND THAT "COPYRIGHT DOES NOT EXTENT TO THE GENERAL CONCEPT OR FORMAT" OF A SHOW. MORE IMPORTANT, WILLING WILLIE IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM WOWOWEE. IT'S INCREDIBLE THAT EVEN THE SEGMENT OF DJ COKI IS BEING QUESTIONED!!! HOW DESPERATE."

ABS-CBN Claims Willie Revillame Plagiarized 'Wowowee' in 'Willing Willie"; Files P127 Million Copyright Infringement Case

In yet another twist in the exchange of court cases between ABS-CBN and its former talent, Willie Revillame, the network filed a P127 Million copyright infringement case versus Revillame, his production outfit (WilProductions, Inc.) and ABC 5 (now known as TV5) before the Regional Trial Court of Makati on November 24.

In a 33-page complaint, ABS-CBN claimed that Revillame and his co-defendants unlawfully infringed on ABS-CBN’s copyright over its show, Wowowee, citing section 172.2(l) of the Intellectual Property Code (IP Code). ABS-CBN stated that as the producer of Wowowee, it is the legal owner of a valid and subsisting copyright over each and every one of the Wowowee episodes and is thus entitled to protection against those who steal its work.

ABS-CBN alleged that Revillame's new show Willing Willie on TV5 is so closely similar to Wowowee leaving no doubt that Revillame and the other defendants deliberately and intentionally imitated Wowowee to steal the goodwill that Wowowee has built over the past 5 years of airing in ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN claimed that despite the new show and segment titles, Willing Willie is undeniably a copycat of Wowowee. Among the acts of plagiarism listed in the complaint are: (1) Willing Willie’s opening song and/or dance number led by its host; (2) Wowowee’s “BIGA-TEN” versus Willing Willie’s “Big Time Ka”; (3) Wowowee’s “Willie of Fortune” versus Willing Willie’s “Willtime Bigtime,” which contain portions where the contestants tell their personal stories and showcase their talents before they play a singing and/or trivia game; (4) the dancers/characters of Wowowee are also appearing in Willing Willie, most notable of whom is April “Congratulations” Gustilo; and (5) the set design, stage, studio viewers’ seats lay-out, lighting and camera angles of Willing Willie are also strikingly similar to Wowowee.

ABS-CBN alleged that ABC’s act of broadcasting of the infringing work Willing Willie has caused and continues to cause irreparable damage to ABS-CBN. WilProductions, Inc. meanwhile produces the show and is also liable, according to ABS-CBN. Also included as defendant is ABC President Ray Espinosa.

Aside from seeking an award of damages in the amount of more than P127 Million, ABS-CBN also seeks for the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and/or a Writ of Injunction to restrain Revillame, ABC and their other co-defendants from further producing and airing the infringing show Willing-Willie.

ABS-CBN claimed that this is a serious act of plagiarism, and observed that the theft of intellectual property has recently come to the fore in this country.

AGB Mega Manila People's Ratings November 22 - 23: "Imortal Leads Rating; Bantatay Leads GMA Primetime Shows"

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the People/Individual Ratings of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila Households on November 22 - 23, 2010:

November 22, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 10.2%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 7.5%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 7%
4. Little Star (GMA-7) - 5.2%
5. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) / Kapamilya Blockbusters: Shake, Rattle & Roll X (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
6. Alyna (ABS-CBN) / Down With Love (ABS-CBN) - 5%
7. Kapuso Movie Festival: Anting-Anting (GMA-7) - 4.9%
8. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 4.7%
9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Face To Face (TV5) - 3.9%
10. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 3.5%

Primetime:
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 12.6%
2. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 12%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.7%
4. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 11.6%
5. Willing Willie (TV5) / Grazilda (GMA-7) - 11%
6. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 10.4%
7. Press It Win It! (GMA-7) / Noah (ABS-CBN) - 10%
8. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) / Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 9.8%
9. Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%
10. Kristine (ABS-CBN) - 7.8%

November 23, Tuesday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 9.4%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 7.6%
3. Koreana (GMA-7) - 6.7%
4. Juanita Banana (ABS-CBN) - 5.6%
5. Down With Love (ABS-CBN) - 5.5%
6. Little Star (GMA-7) - 5.3%
7. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Alyna (ABS-CBN) - 5.1%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival: Kulimlim (GMA-7) - 4.9%
9. Ang Yaman Ni Lola (GMA-7) - 4.7%
10. Pilipinas, Win Na Win! (ABS-CBN) - 4.2%

Primetime:
1. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 13.2%
2. Bantatay (GMA-7) - 12.4%
3. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 11.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) / Grazilda (GMA-7) - 11.4%
5. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown (GMA-7) - 11.3%
6. Willing Willie (TV5) - 9.9%
7. Noah (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
8. Beauty Queen (GMA-7) - 9.4%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%
10. Kokey@Ako (ABS-CBN) / Kristine (ABS-CBN) - 8.5%

Source: AGB Nielsen