PHILVOLCS Director Warns of Upcoming Strong Earthquake in The Philippines

After strong earthquakes hit Japan and New Zealand, PHILVOLCS Director Renato Solidum Jr. said the Philippines is next.

Matapos yanigin ng malakas na lindol ang Japan at New Zealand, bibigyang-linaw ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director na si Renato Solidum Jr. ang diumanoy nagbabadyang lindol na paparating sa Pilipinas. Sasagutin ang lahat ng katanungan ng Bottomliners at ng taong-bayan kasama ang nag-iisang King of Talk na si Boy Abunda ngayong Sabado sa “The Bottomline.”

May katotohanan ba ang kumakalat na isyung hinog na sa movement ang Marikina fault line? Ano ang mga lugar na sakop nito? Totoo bang hindi lamang sa Marikina at sa karatig-pook nito tumatakbo ang fault line kung hindi maging sa Bulacan hanggang Tagaytay? Ano ang estado ng ating mga real estates sa naturang fault line? May posibilidad bang magkaroon ng tsunami sa ating bansa?

Gaano nga ba tayo kahanda sa lindol? Payak pa ba ang “duck, cover and hold” bilang proteksyon? Ano ang dapat na reaksyon sa bawat intensity levels? Sapat ba ang Disaster Awareness at Preparedness campaign ng ating gobyerno? May kinahantungan ba ang Metro Manila eathquake impact reduction study? At saang lugar ang pinaka-ligtas na puntahan sakaling lumindol ?

Wag palalampasin ang “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” pagkatapos ng primetime telecast ng Banana Split sa ABS-CBN.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Elimination Results: And the idol hopefuls leaving the idol stage is......

...Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia.

Yes, it's a double elimination night. And ouch! Pinoy's bet Thia is eliminated. "Daniel" didn't save her!

Joining them in the bottom three was Paul McDonald.


Watch here the American Idol Top 11 elimination night performances:

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina duet “I Told You So”

Naima Adedapo and Jacob Lusk duet “Solid”

Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart and Pia Toscano sing “Teenage Dream”

Paul McDonald, Casey Abrams, James Durbin and Stefano Langone perform as “Band on the Run”

‘Catch Me…I’m In Love’ Rakes P52.95M in 5 Days

“Catch Me…I’m In Love” is a certified box-office hit for surpassing the P50 million mark in less than a week!

For the weekend opening period of March 23-27, 2011, the Star Cinema romantic comedy has raked in P52.95 million, the highest opening for a local movie this year so far.

Although this is not the highest opening record for Sarah Geronimo whose film “You Changed My Life” opened with a whopping P97.89-M in 2009, it’s a different story for Gerald Anderson.

This could be the highest-grossing movie of Gerald for his career because “Catch Me” is expected to surpass the P100 million mark by week 2 or 3. His last film, “‘Til My Heartaches End” opposite Kim Chiu opened in theaters last year with P33-M at the box-office.

Here’s the Philippine box office tally (Top 10) for the opening weekend of March 23 to 27, 2011 according to Box Office Mojo (premiering movies are highlighted in yellow):



HIGHEST-GROSSING FILMS IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Gulliver’s Travels – P82.33M
2. Bulong – P67.27M
3. I Am Number Four – P63.14M *
4. The Tourist – P62.28M
5. Who’s That Girl? – P56.91M *
6. Catch Me…I’m In Love – P52.95M *
7. Red Riding Hood – P50.08 *
8. The Green Hornet – P48.19M
9. Tangled – P47.59M
10. My Valentine Girls – P44.26M

*Still showing in theaters

‘Who's That Girl?’ Earns P54.28M in 3 Weeks

The romantic-comedy film “Who's That Girl?” produced by Viva Films and SMDC starring Anne Curtis and Luis Manzano grossed P54.28 million during its three weeks run.

This is according to the figures posted by Box Office Mojo for the period March 16–20, 2011. The comedy film has surpassed the 3rd week gross of ‘My Valentine Girls’ from GMA and Regal Films with a 3rd week earnings of P44.26M. But it fails to surpass the 3rd week earnings of ‘Bulong’ from Star Cinema with striking box office sales of P67.27M.

TOP GROSSING PINOY MOVIES FOR 2011
(As of March 27, 2011)

1. Bulong - P67.27 Million
2. Who's That Girl? - P54.28 Million
3. Catch Me...I'm Inlove - P52.95*
3. My Valentine Girls Hits - P44.26 Million

*Still showing in theaters

Jason Ivler Getting VIP Treatment in Quezon City Jail?

Is murder suspect Jason Ivler enjoying the company of women and having drinking sessions inside the Quezon City jail?

This question was raised after photos and video clips circulated online showing Ivler partying, with liquor and unidentified women present inside the jail.

Some of the photos show Ivler, who is accused of killing Renato Victor Ebarle Jr. in 2009, with his family.

However, other photos and video clips show him having a drinking session with people, including women.

The Ebarle family’s lawyer, Atty. Amelita Garayblas, said the incidents violate jail regulations.

"We were very much suprised because an inmate... can enjoy such perks in his cell," she said.

Prosecutors believe that the photos and video footage show that Ivler is receiving special treatment inside the jail.

They are now asking the court to order the transfer of Ivler to the Bicutan detention center at Camp Bagong Diwa.

Marlene Aguilar-Pollard, Ivler's mother, on the other hand, defended his son.

Marlene described the jail as a “party place” and claimed that the practice regularly happens in other detention centers in the country.

"Kultura na po ng jail iyan sa Pilipinas [It's jail culture in the Philippines]," she said.

She said gang members inside jail invite his son to join them in parties.

“Hari ng selda ang anak ko! Mga Sputnik, Bahala Na Gang, laging inaaya ang anak ko. Sikat na sikat siya doon. Pina-tattoo pa nila mukha ng anak ko sa katawan nila,” she claimed.

She also described his son as "Jason Ivler ng Bayan."

Aguilar-Pollard added that “busloads of women” regularly visit his son.

"Kung ano man ang binebentang treatment doon, kahit sex pa iyon, I'll pay for it," she added.

Quezon City jail authorities have yet to comment on the issue.

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Regine Angeles Covers FHM April 2011 Issue

Regine Angeles heats up the cover of FHM Philippines April 2011 issue.

FHM Philippines Magazine April 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Analisa Hegyesi, Ferdinand Marcos' Australian Daughter Axed From Reality Show 'The Renovators' After Revealing Her Father's Identity

Late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos' Australian daughter Analisa Hegyesi is claiming that she was removed from the Australian home makeover reality show The Renovators after she told the producers her father's identity last week.

The 40-year-old interior designer told The Daily Telegraph UK that she made it to the final cut after months of auditioning only to be removed after revealing her father was Marcos. "The thing is that I've had to juggle my business and clients to make time for the show after I was asked to audition and then chosen from hundreds of people around Australia."

She added, "I was chosen on my own merits but then I was dropped due to aspects of my private life which I will not discuss... I was told there was a fear, too, attention would be paid to me and not the show and other contestants."

The Daily Telegraph UK cited an insider at the production company Shine Australia (producer of Junior Masterchef Australia) who said the staff thought it was harsh and unfair to axe Hegyesi for the "the sins of her father." Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Channel 10, which will air The Renovators, said Hegyesi's removal was routine and that they have not finalized the cast.

Hegyesi was born to former Sydney swimwear and Playboy model Evelin Hegyesi, who was involved with Marcos in the 1970s, when the late strongman already had three children with wife Imelda. The model was 19 when she met Marcos.

In 2004, Hegyesi and her mother were accused of having ties to Marcos' secret bank accounts in Switzerland and Liechtenstein that supposedly contained ill-gotten wealth.

Edu Manzano will host Family Feud: The Showdown Edition starting April 4

The world's longest running game show is back once again on GMA Network! Family Feud: The Showdown Edition returns to Filipino homes with twice the fun and twice the excitement to watch out for every weekday mornings beginning April 4.

This top-rating and well-loved game show makes its big comeback with the perfect game master to bring a brand-new-level of thrill on the widely-popular TV fare - no other than the very versatile and multitalented television host Edu Manzano. The ace actor's extensive command in hosting as well his infectious charm and crowd-pleasing personality will surely amuse both the contestants and viewers at home.

Packed full of bonus prizes and giveaways, major changes were also incorporated in the show including a wider selection of contestants, amusing survey questions and enhanced visual elements to make it more fun-filled and enjoyable to everyone. Making it more relatable to the televiewers, a "pampa-init" segment where Edu will have an opportunity to inject his trademark humor and joke around with the playing teams and studio audiences alike.

Aside from bringing back the "Pass or Play" option, the newest season of Family Feud launches the exciting bonus feature called "SweepHeart" where opposing families aim for a total sweep of all the answers on the board with a chance of winning additional cash rewards. A more personalized gift package will be awarded to the winning team suited to their special needs or advocacies.

The most talked about season of Family Feud is all about points, winning streaks, and top answers. Who will pass, play, steal or strike? Well, the family that plays together, wins together!

Make everyday your Family Day! Catch Family Feud: The Showdown Edition beginning April 4, Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 AM on GMA-7.

‘Face to Face’ Marks 1st Year, Plans To Do More Public Service

Apart from reiterating that the aim of her show is not to scandalize viewers but to serve as platform for guests to vent their feelings, “Face to Face” host Amy Perez reveals that more work awaits off cam.

“The guests undergo counseling right after the show then we follow-up on their progress a few weeks later. It’s not as if we just want them to exchange heated words and try to assault each other publicly for our ratings,” she said during the press conference for the show’s first year anniversary.

Amy, as with the Trio Tagapayo - lawyers Persida Acosta and Ben Persida, priests Sonny Merida and Gerry Tapiador, and psychiatrist Camille Caces-Garcia - pointed out that when guests relieve their experiences, others learn from the mistakes. This, they say, is evidenced in the messages the show’s Facebook account gets daily.

The guests are not given talent fees. Rather, they get an honorarium to cover their food and travel expense for the day.

“So, to people who say that the show is scripted… I don’t think anyone would be willing to memorize lines and act combative on air for such a trifle,” said Amy.

Infidelity is the most common problem their guests have and Amy admits getting bothered when people question her credibility as relationship adviser given that her marriage to South Border ex-front man Brix Ferraris, bombed.

“People don’t know that every time the topic turns to bigamy, adultery… parang ako, gusto kong lumubog sa lupa because I am in that situation."

For five days starting April 4, “Face to Face” will have special episodes that feature the next talk-of-the-town stories, major confrontations, tear-jerking revelations, infidelity caught on-cam, and a grand wedding spectacle.

The last, Amy said, everyone on the show wanted to do because they feel that is what the show is about, anyway: Happy ending for everyone, as much as possible.

“Let’s not forget that after the catfights, the threatening words, the hurt and the tears, many, in fact, patch up their differences. We offer solutions most of the times---and that’s really the beauty of the show,” Amy said.

The anniversary week also highlights “Abot-Kamay, Kapatid,” a gift-giving segment for the benefit of past case subjects. Amy said that in the coming year, they want to further the public service thrust of the show by trying to find sponsors who will give some of the guests the chance to learn how to make a living, thus, truly start their lives all over again.

“We are for empowering people,” Amy quipped.

According to the release, data from Nielsen Media Research from March 1 to 23 indicate that “Face to Face” is still the most watched program in Mega Manila on its timeslot (10:30-11:30 a.m.), with 30% audience share versus GMA’s 28% and ABS-CBN’s 25%.

The success of the show has spun-off to a TV series titled “Untold Stories Mula sa Face to Face,” which reenact more of the details behind the most remarkable stories tackled on “Face to Face.”

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Haley Reinhart – Bennie and the Jets

Haley Reinhart – Bennie and the Jets

Steven Tyler: You sing sexy.

Jennifer Lopez: That was it Haley!

Randy Jackson: Best performance of the night right there.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Jacob Lusk – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Jacob Lusk – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

Steven Tyler: The first have blew me away, the second half was equal.

Jennifer Lopez: The arrangement was amazing. You made it your own.

Randy Jackson: I liked the arrangement. The first half was brilliant.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Casey Abrams – Your Song

Casey Abrams – Your Song

Steven Tyler: The finest moment on the show was putting you through.

Jennifer Lopez: I slept like a baby, saving you.

Randy Jackson: One of the greatest saves we’ve ever had on the show, saving you. That was brilliant.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Thia Megia – Daniel

Thia Megia – Daniel

Steven Tyler: You sang a great Elton John song well.

Jennifer Lopez: That was beautiful. It was a beautiful moment for you.

Randy Jackson: There were a couple pitch issues. It was very safe.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: James Durbin – Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)

James Durbin – Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)

Steven Tyler: That was a good thing.

Jennifer Lopez: It was really a full performance.

Randy Jackson: I felt you had a good time.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Lauren Alaina – Candle In The Wind

Lauren Alaina – Candle In The Wind

Steven Tyler: I loved you since the first moment you laid your eyes on me.

Jennifer Lopez: That was amazing. You are gorgeous.

Randy Jackson: For me, that’s one of the greatest Lauren Alaina performances on this stage. You can do anything.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Stefano Langone – Tiny Dancer

Stefano Langone – Tiny Dancer

Steven Tyler: It was a real sweet thing to your voice. You just connected with the audience.

Jennifer Lopez: I could really feel you taking our notes. You moved the crowd today.

Randy Jackson: You started connecting to the audience.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Pia Toscano – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Pia Toscano – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Steven Tyler: You’ve done it again. You sang it, you nailed it.

Jennifer Lopez: The notes take us to another worldy place.

Randy Jackson: I’m just trying to get you to switch gears a bit.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Paul McDonald – Rocket Man

Paul McDonald – Rocket Man

Steven Tyler: Have you been watering that suit?

Jennifer Lopez: I think you’re holding back. We encourage you to push.

Randy Jackson: Quiet comfort from Paul.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Naima Adedapo – I’m Still Standing

Naima Adedapo – I’m Still Standing

Steven Tyler: Boom shakalaka baby.

Jennifer Lopez: Some songs are not meant to be flipped.

Randy Jackson: It kinda came off kinda corny.

American Idol 10 Top 11 Performances: Scotty McCreery – Country Comfort

Scotty McCreery – Country Comfort

Steven Tyler: I love everything about your voice.

Jennifer Lopez: You have amazing instincts. Always stay grounded. Never doubt yourself.

Randy Jackson: You have seasoned so fast on this show. That song sounds like it could be on your record.

What’s The Story Behind the Younghusbands’ Surname?

When they were younger, Azkals star players Phil Younghusband and James Younghusband were often teased about their surname.

"It could have originated from England or New Zealand. I am not sure about the details of our surname's origin though we've heard different stories," Phil says during the sidelines of the one-day VSO Bahaginan Expo.

The football sibling were named "ambassadors of volunteering," having started the Younghusband Football Academy to teach kids about football and develop values through the sport.

"As kids people used to laugh at us or make fun of us. It (our surname) used to make us sad but now it's a good conversation icebreaker," adds Phil.

A quick Web search shows little information about the origin of the surname Younghusband. Data available online include census records and the number of families carrying the name.

According to Onegreatfamily.com, one family with the surname Younghusband was recorded pre-1500s; the surname was carried by 129 families in the 1700s. However, only 61 families were recorded in 1800s and only 28 since 1900s.

Citing compiled records by the US Federal Census, there were at least six families carrying the surname Younghusband in 1920, who resided in the states of Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois.

A search on Familysearch.org shows a certain James Younghusband was included in the US Social Security Death Index on April 1929.

In the United Kingdom, as with other places, surnames were generally derived either from the father's first name, based on the locality or residence (such as "Cliff" taken from someone who lives near a stiff hill), occupation (such as "Wagner" for wagon maker) and nicknames such as "Armstrong" for someone who has strong arms, according to an article by Kathi Reid.

In local dialect, Younghusband is literally translated to "batang asawa" but the brothers both denied getting married soon.

"We cannot say now (when we will settle down) but it depends also when our mom says okay," says James, who admits he has a girlfriend who is also football player.

He adds that people people often use their surname as a conversation piece. Some have called them, "Young-handsome."

Nonetheless, the brothers are happy about their surname's strong recall.

"It's a name that sticks in your head and we are very proud of it. We will continue to honor that name by having a good reputation, How we conduct ourselves, according to our mom, is very important," says Phil.

Their father's name is Philip James Younghusband, so technically Phil is the "junior." Their grandmother decided to name the other one James also after their dad's name.

The brothers plan to spend their month-long break from football in the country. For the summer, Phil says he plans to listen to more OPM or Filipino songs.

"We are proud of our name and we want to continue to have a good image and that is important as role models to the youth," he says.

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Camille Villar To Host TV5's “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” With Paolo Bediones and Tessa Prieto-Valdez?

Senator Manny Villar's daughter, Camille Villar, is being eyed by TV5 to become one of the hosts of the first Asian version of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Although the offer is very tempting and the concept of the show is similarly related to their family business, Camille is still undecided whether she'll take on the project or not. And even if she does, she would have to secure the Senator's approval as she holds an executive position in one of the family's real estate companies.

As of this writing, the two other hosts who are sure to be part of the reality show are Paolo Bediones and socialite Tessa Prieto-Valdez.

“Exteme Makeover: Home Edition” is one of the most successful and talked-about reality TV shows by Endemol (also the producer of Big Brother). The show, which is already on its 8th season this year, is being broadcast in 185 countries including the USA.

TV5 will run 12 episodes of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and will be aired as a monthly special.

Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, TV5 President and CEO, welcomes the reality show that will have its pilot episode soon.

"The launch of 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' on TV5 is set to be a great television event in the Philippines. The Filipino viewers are bound to be hooked to the true-to-life human drama that will unfold in the much-awaited local version of the worldwide hit series," Atty. Espinosa said.

"Starbox" - Kapuso's New Morning Talk Show Begins Airing on April 4

Beginning April 4, Monday, spice up your weekday mornings with GMA Network's latest daily talk show that provides a fully-loaded dose of entertainment, news and a lot more exciting segments staged live in remote areas via "Starbox".

Offering fresh and unscripted talks, Starbox is a trendy daily talk show expected to attract an early morning audience for its unique and lively concept that engages the participation of the common people - residents, commuters, passersby - on the streets, markets, malls, etc. The topics range from the latest feats, events and personalities to the most controversial issues in the country that will appeal to different generations of viewers, young and old.

Starbox is hosted by Ali Sotto and Radio DJ Papa Jack together with two of the hottest members of the boy group XLR8, MM and MJ. Engaging the live audience, the hosts allow sharing of individual perspectives on the variety of featured headlines and unfiltered opinions. The show's chemistry and undeniable humor will surely give an energetic start to GMA-7's weekday mornings with Pinoy viewers.

Starbox also connects the viewers in various social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

It also encourages people anywhere they are to become active participants in the discussions, exchanging opinions and viewpoints.

Catch the newest daily talk show Starbox beginning April 4, Mondays to Fridays, before Family Feud: The Showdown Edition on GMA-7.

Dahil ang intriga ng mga artista, isyu rin ng buhay mo, di ba? Kaya sa Starbox, ikaw at ang say mo ang bibida.

Phil Younghusband Covers GARAGE Magazine April-May 2011 Issue

Philippine Azkals striker Phil Younghusband is on the cover of Garage Magazine April-May 2011 issue.

Be updated with all your sartorial needs for this summer with the special runway reports, trends coverage, and shopping essentials inside Garage’s latest issue. Other celebrities featured are Godfrey Gao, Frank Magalona, Marlon Stockinger (Vote for him in the newbies poll of 100 Sexiest Men in the Philippines for 2011) and PBB hunk Tom Rodriguez.

Garage Magazine April/May 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide

Helen Mirren is The No-Nonsense Nanny To “Arthur”

Warner Bros.’ new comedy “Arthur” brings the inspired pairing of charismatic British comedian Russell Brand with Oscar®-winning actress Helen Mirren, in roles based on the 1981 performances of Dudley Moore as Arthur, and Sir John Gielgud as his strait-laced butler.

“Russell and Helen bring their own style and perspective to these two characters in a way that makes you feel you’re seeing old friends in a different light,” states director Jason Winer. “If there’s one actor on the planet who can re-invent this role for a new generation, it’s Russell Brand. And with Hobson as a nanny, played by Helen Mirren, instead of a butler, the idea of the two of them together was irresistible.”

“Arthur’s the man-child to end all man-children,” describes Mirren, whose Hobson is a point of flawless composure amidst the endless whirling party that defines Arthur’s existence as the story opens. But that party could soon be over as he faces a momentous choice between the two young women in his life.

“You can’t have Arthur without Hobson there to smack him on the head now and then and say, ‘What’s wrong with you?,’” adds producer Larry Brezner.

“Since his father died young and his mother is too busy running the business, Hobson is the only real family he’s ever known. She’s his ballast, his rock,” says producer Kevin McCormick. “Strict and formal, she nevertheless adores him and always tells him he can achieve anything he wants - although, lately, she has begun to wonder if he will ever meet that potential.”

In concert with this, what Helen Mirren particularly appreciated about the Hobson role was that, unlike the others in Arthur’s life, “Hobson is not a simple enabler. She’s a strong character. She doesn’t so much stand up to him, because technically he is her employer, but she’s perfectly capable and unafraid of telling him he’s behaving like an idiot and she knows him well enough to send him up. It’s a rich, intense and complicated relationship; there is undeniably a great love there and a great depth of feeling.”

Says Winer, “Helen brings all her regal bearing to the role of the austere nanny but also a delightfully dry wit and comic timing that’s a real kick to watch. She and Russell had a great, playful chemistry together that was not only perfect for the movie but kept going off-camera, which helped to keep all of us entertained.”

“Russell is so incredibly inventive and energetic, just a constant flow of imagination. It’s extraordinary,” she says.

“Working with Helen is inspiring, interesting, a real honor,” Brand responds. “She’s proper but also funny, quirky and totally charming. All in all, I had a great time on this film. I got to kiss Jennifer Garner, I got to kiss Greta Gerwig and I got to kiss Helen Mirren…. Granted, that last one wasn’t in the script.”

Opening soon across the Philippines, “Arthur” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

2NE1 Manila Concert Rescheduled To June 4, 2011

The concert of popular K-pop girl group 2NE1 at the Araneta Coliseum will be held on June 4, according to the organizer instead of May 15 as previously announced.

Dubbed as "2NE1: The Party in Manila!" is Pulp Live Productions' “last hoorah before school starts” according to Happee Sy.

The delay in the concert was due to 2NE1’s comeback to the K-pop scene this April.

In addition to preparing for their Manila concert and new album, 2NE1 will be busy with their other activities.

2NE1 has signed up for a collaborative project with Adidas Originals in South Korea.

Last year, Adidas Originals designer Jeremy Scott made clothes for 2NE1 in time for the release of the girl group’s album.

Glee "Born This Way" Episode on April 26 Extended To 90-Minutes

Michael Ausiello reports that Glee Season 2 "Born This Way" will likely be expanded to 90 minutes instead of the usual 60 minutes.

Glee‘s April 26 outing is so big that even its usual 60-minute time slot can’t contain it. Sources confirm to me exclusively that the episode is jam-packed with good stuff to the point that Fox will likely expand it to 90 minutes.Coincidentally, the unorthodox installment features the music of an artist who knows a thing or two about breaking the rules: Lady Gaga. While not another tribute outing, the episode’s theme of self-acceptance was inspired by the singer’s runaway hit “Born this Way.” In fact, the title of the episode is “Born This Way” and it concludes with a rousing performance of the No. 1 smash.

Before that, though, the kids grapple with their own body image issues. For example, Lauren (Ashley Fink) runs for prom queen, in so doing challenging the traditional notion of what a pageant princess looks like. Rachel (Lea Michele), meanwhile, considers getting a nose job.

While this sounds interesting, I’m sure we all just want to know what’s going to happen with Karofsky. What do you guys think?"

Salamat Dok and Manila Doctors Hospital To Provide Care For More Filipinos FOR MORE FILIPINOS

The public service goes on for ABS-CBN program Salamat Dok and Manila Doctors Hospital after renewing their partnership last March 25 at the Restaurant 9501 in ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN Head of News and Current Affairs Ging Reyes thanked Manila Doctors for their unwavering support during the past three years that has enabled Salamat Dok to provide medical advice and check-up to many of our less fortunate countrymen. Also present in the contract signing were program anchor Bernadette Sembrano and ABS-CBN Head of Sales Augusto Benitez.

Salamat Dok airs every Saturday 6am and Sunday 7:30 am on ABS-CBN.

Mother and Son Win P410,000 in ‘Pera o Bayong’

Hilda Tayos and her son Juneil Tayos have won P410,000 in Happy Yipee Yehey! “Pera o Bayong”.

Mangiyak-ngiyak at nagtatalon sa tuwa ang inang si Hilda Tayos, matapos silang manalo ng kanyang 12 taong gulang na anak na si Juneil Tayos ng tumataginting na P410,000 sa pinaka-pinaguusapang Pera O Bayong sa Happy Yipee Yehey!

Ito’y matapos nilang ipaglaban ang piniling Yipee Blue na bayong, kahit pa P200,000 na ang offer sa kanila ni John Estrada. May diabetes ang asawa ni Hilda habang higit sa P30,000 ang bayarin ni Joneil sa pinanggalingang paaralan. Sa swerteng nakamit, matustusan na ng mag-ina ang ang pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya.

First-Look: “The Hangover Part II” Poster

Warner Bros. has just unveiled the first poster of “The Hangover Part II”!

The film is director Todd Phillips’ follow-up to 2009’s smash hit “The Hangover,” which became the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all-time and also won the Golden Globe for Best Film – Comedy or Musical.

Reprising their roles from “The Hangover,” Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Justin Bartha star in the film. Ken Jeong, Jeffrey Tambor, and Mike Tyson also rejoin the cast.

In “The Hangover Part II,” Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don’t always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can’t even be imagined.

Opening across the Philippines in June 2011, “The Hangover Part II” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Aga Muhlach - TV5's Newest Recruit

After being an exclusive Kapamilya for 20 years, Aga Muhlach break ties with ABS-CBN and found a new ally in TV5.

Earlier tonight, March 30, Aga formally signed a three-year non-exclusive contract with the Kapatid network.

The contract signing was held at TV5's corporate office at the Marajo Towers, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.




Present in the contract signing were (right) TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa and (left) Executive Vice President and COO Roberto V. Barreiro.

A press conference at Anabelle's restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City immediately followed to formally launch Aga as a Kapatid artist.

Aga is scheduled to do three major projects with the network. One of the projects may start in June, second may be in August or September and one may be launched next year. TV5 Head of Creative and Entertainment Production Perci Intalan added that Aga will appear as a host of an international franchise reality show which might be the Philippine edition of the Emmy award-winning “The Amazing Race.”

TV5: No Minors on All Game Shows and Contests....For The Meantime

In an advisory sent to Showbiznest earlier tonight, TV5 said they will enforced "stricter guidelines on the appearance and performance of minors, particularly children, on all TV5 programs.

This decision is TV5's reaction to an ongoing probe of the Commission on Human Rights and the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board and a complaint from the Department of Social Welfare and Development on the alleged maltreatment of "Jan-Jan Suan" - a six-year-old contestant in the daily primetime program "Willing Willie."

In addition, the Kapatid network said all auditions and complaints regarding the stations programs will be supervised by TV5 Chief Legal Counsel Christine Ona as the network's Ombudsman.

Read TV5's full statement below:

Further to our public apology on March 28, 2011, we wish to reassure our viewers and the public that the Network has taken steps to prevent the occurrence of any similar incident in the future.

The Network is currently conducting a thorough investigation on the incident. The investigation is led by the Network’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Roberto V. Barreiro, and Chief Legal Counsel, Atty. Christine C. Ona.

In the meantime, and pending the results of the investigation, the Network has already taken the following measures:

Caused the preparation of stricter guidelines on the appearance and performance of minors, particularly children, on all TV5 programs.

Required that all “Willing Willie” auditions as well as auditions of other TV5 programs be supervised by TV5 representatives designated by the TV5 Ombudsman.

Appointed an internal Ombudsman to review any incidents of this nature and to whom any complaints may be referred for immediate disposition. The Network’s Chief Legal Counsel, Atty. Christine C. Ona, has been designated as the Network’s Ombudsman.

Imposed a moratorium on the participation of minors in all contests and game shows on TV5 until such time that the preceding measures are fully in place.

We welcome the hearings of the MTRCB and other bodies as opportunities to further thresh out the issues and find solutions that will address the many concerns that have been expressed. TV5 renews its commitment to responsible broadcasting and pledges to improve its programs as its way of thanking its viewers for their continued support and trust."

ShowbizBlogPh: Philippine Azkals Match Against Sri Lanka Set on June 29

TV5: Its official! Aga Muhlach signed a multi-million peso contract today with TV5.


MB: There are reports of a looming squabble between “Star Power” grand winner Angeline Quinto and actor-singer Jericho Rosales following their performance on "ASAP Rock" on March 27 in Cebu. According to reports, Echo and Angeline were supposed to perform in a production number together in which Angeline would sing the theme song of “Green Rose” while Echo walks the ramp.

To Angeline's surprise, the opposite happened: Echo ended up singing the theme song while she was told to do the ramp. It is said that Echo wasn't keen on having somebody else sing his song - even if by an Angeline Quinto.


TWITTER: Philippine Azkals to compete against Sri Lanka on World Cup Qualifer draw. The matches will happen at Sri Lanka on June 29 and in the Philippines on July 3. Should the Azkals won against Sri Lanka, they will play with Kuwait on second round.


SCOOPBOX: Tum: My Pledge of Love, starring Robin Padilla and Mariel Rodriguez, has been graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board. This movie, which was shot in India, also stars Queen Padilla and Ejay Falcon.


STAR CINEMA: The Kim Chiu-Piolo Pascual movie is no longer pushing through. "No, may iba siyang movie na gagawin..." Kim confirms.

Kim Atienza Leads Fight Against Climate Change in "Krusada"

Filipinos all over the country turned their lights off last March 26 to join the rest of the world in observing the annual Earth Hour, but the fight against climate change continues for each one of us.

This Thursday, March 31, in “Krusada,” award-winning “Matanglawin” anchor Kim Atienza will stand up for the environment by encouraging each individual to help save our environment in their own little way.

The world is slowly dying due to climate change and this is evident with the unusual rise in temperature felt throughout the world, as well as the string of natural disasters that have devastated mankind recently.

Kuya Kim will take us to Barangay Pugad in Bulacan, which is mostly underwater now. See the loss, difficulties and dangers families there have to face due to climate change. He will also demonstrate a way to lessen the effects of climate change from our own homes.

Listen, take part, and be one with Kim Atienza in moving and working towards rejuvenating the environment this Thursday, March 31, in “Krusada,” after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN.

Because it takes more than words to make a stand.

34th Urian Awards - 2011 Nominees

Here are the nominees for the 34th Gawad Urian 2011:

BEST FILM

Amigo (Anarchists’ Convention Films)
Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (Creative Programs, Inc., Panumduman Pictures)
Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo (Cinemalaya Foundation, Sampaybakod Productions)
Chassis (Happy Gilmore Productions)
Halaw (Cinemalaya Foundation, Los PeliculasLinterna Studio)
Limbunan (Cinemalaya Foundation, Bidadali House Productions)
Noy (Cinemedia Films, Inc., VIP Access Media Productions, Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions)
Sheika (Cinemalaya Foundation, Skyweaver Production-Hydeout Entertainment, Alchemy of Vision and Light TV and Film Productions)
Tsardyer (Creative Programs, Inc., Lasponggols Collective)

BEST DIRECTOR

Adolf B. Alix, Jr. (Chassis)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron R. Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes de Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Mes de Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo)
Khavn de la Cruz (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Robin Fardig and Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Balangay)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Dondon Santos (Noy)
John Sayles (Amigo)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST SCREENPLAY

Adolfo B. Alix, Jr. (Chassis)
Adolfo B. Alix, Jr. and Agnes P. de Guzman (Presa)
Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez (Tsardyer)
Sheron R. Dayoc (Halaw)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Mes De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo)
Khavn De la Cruz and Carl Javier (Maynila sa Mga Pangil ng Dilim)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II (Limbunan)
Arnel Mardoquio (Sheika)
Shugo Praico (Noy)
Remton Siega Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST ACTOR

John Arcilla (Halaw)
Perry Dizon (Sheika)
Ronnie Lazaro (Ishmael)
Sid Lucero (Muli)
Coco Martin (Noy)
Pen Medina (Layang Bilanggo)
Sam Milby (Third World Happy)
Fanny Serrano (Tarima)
Joel Torre (Amigo)

BEST ACTRESS

Rita Avila (Magdamag)
Mercedes Cabral (Gayuma)
Donna Isadora Gimeno (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Laurice Guillen (Karera)
Fe Ging Ging Hyde (Sheika)
Ces Quesada (Magkakapatid)
Jodi Sta. Maria (Chassis)
Meryll Soriano (Donor)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Joem Bascon (Noy)
Tirso Cruz III (Sigwa)
Martin Delos Santos (Tsardyer)
Julio Diaz (Magkakapatid)
Garret Dillahunt (Amigo)
Cogie Domingo (Muli)
Rocky Salumbides (Tarima)
Gregg Tecson (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Yul Vasquez (Amigo)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Lucia Jeuzan (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Anita Linda (Presa)
Rio Locsin (Amigo)
Maria Isabel Lopez (Halaw)
Liza Lorena (Presa)
Zsa Zsa Padilla (Sigwa)
Rosanna Roces (Presa)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Gabriel Bagnas (Chassis)
Albert Banzon (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Arnel Barbarona and Dexter Dela Peña (Halaw)
Malay Javier (Tsardyer)
Christian Linaban (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Lee Meily (Amigo)
McRobert Nacario (Limbunan)
Takeyuki Onishi (Dagim)
Rain Yamson II (Di Natatapos ang Gabi)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Tonee Acejo (Gayuma)
Bagwani Ampalayo, Jun Cayas, and Maree Contaoi (Sheika)
Rodell Cruz (Amigo)
Rene De Guzman (Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Bato)
Paramata Ednawan (Limbunan)
Rodrigo Ricio (Emir)
Roland Rubenecia (Chassis)
Amar Sharif (Halaw)
Kaloy Uypuanco (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)

BEST EDITING

RenewinAlano (Noy)
Danilo G. Añonuevo (Rekrut)
Willie Apa, Jr. and Arthur Ian Garcia (Sheika)
Aleks Castañeda (Presa)
Chuck Guttierez and Lester Olayer (Halaw)

BEST MUSIC

Mason Daring (Amigo)
Marco De Leon, LC De Leon, Ciro De Leon (Tsardyer)
Mark Laccay, Stefan Loewenstein, and Ysagani Ybarra (Happyland)
Popong Landero (Sheika)
Jessie Lasaten (Di Natatapos ang Gabi)
Jess Santiago (Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio)
Jerrold Tarog (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria)
Josefino ‘Chino’ Toledo (Emir)

BEST SOUND

Mike Idioma (Sampaguita)
Mark Laccay (Dagim)
Elroy Montano (Amigo)
Jona Paculan, Carlos Tañada and MoksVitasa (Halaw)
Dempster Samarista (Limbunan)
Maki Serapio and Paolo Angelo Lindaya (Sheika)

The awarding for 34th Gawad Urian will happen on May 17, 2011.

China Execution of Sally Ordinario-Villanueva, Ramon Credo and Elizabeth Batain Set Today, March 30

The execution of the 3 Filipinos on death row in China will push through today, March 30, Wednesday.

Eduardo Malaya, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman said the Fujian Provincial Higher People’s Court will promulgate the execution of Sally Ordinario Villanueva and Ramon Credo at 9:40 a.m.

Malaya also said that the families of both Filipinos would be given visitation rights between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Xiamen 1 Detention House.

The family of another convicted drug mule, Elizabeth Batain, was also allowed to visit starting 9:30 a.m. at the Shenzhen 3 Detention House. The promulgation of the execution would take place before the visit.

Based on Chinese laws, the prisoners will only know of their fate upon promulgation. Their families will not be allowed to watch the executions.

Kantar Media/TNS National Household TV Ratings March 25 - 28: Captain Barbell Pilot Episode Fares Modest in Ratings

Here are the Top 10 Daytime and Primetime TV ratings of ABS-CBN, TV5 and GMA-7 programs on the overnight survey of Kantar Media (formerly TNS) among National households on March 25 - 28, 2011:

March 25, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.1%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 19.7%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 15.3%
4. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 14.2%
5. One Piece (GMA-7) - 13.7%
6. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 13.6%
7. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 12.9%
8. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 12.5%
9. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 12.2%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 12%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 35%
2. Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 34.9%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 32.4%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 25%
5. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 23.6%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 19.7%
7. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 19.6%
8. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 19.1%
9. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 18.2%
10. I ♥ You Pare (GMA-7) - 15%

March 26, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 19.8%
2. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 14%
3. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
4. Kapuso Movie Festival: One True Love (GMA-7) - 12.3%
5. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 12%
6. Yanig: Mula Japan Hanggang Pinas (ABS-CBN) - 9.7%
7. Happy, Yipee, Yehey! (ABS-CBN) - 9.5%
8. Spongebob Squarepants (ABS-CBN) / Maynila (GMA-7) - 8.8%
9. One Piece (GMA-7) - 8.4%
10. Avatar The Legend of Aang (ABS-CBN) - 8.1%

Primetime:
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 27.4%
2. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 27.1%
3. Buhawi Jack (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
4. Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) / Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 19.7%
5. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%
6. Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 17.8%
7. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 16.6%
8. Laugh Out Loud (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 12.9%
10. Willing Willie (TV5) - 10.9%

March 27, Sunday

Daytime:
1. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 15.2%
2. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters: 101 Dalmatians (ABS-CBN) - 13.3%
3. Laban ng Lahi: Cuello vs. Chaiyong (GMA-7) - 11.7%
4. Your Song Presents Kim (ABS-CBN) - 11.6%
5. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 11.1%
6. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
7. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 9.9%
8. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) - 8%
9. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 7.4%
10. Bakugan Battle Brawlers (GMA-7) - 6.3%

Primetime:
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 30.7%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%
3. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 22.1%
4. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 22%
5. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 20.6%
6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%
7. The Sharon Cuneta Specials (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
8. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 13.1%
9. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 12.9%
10. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 11.1%

March 28, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 20.5%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 18.4%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 15.6%
4. Showtime (ABS-CBN) / Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 13.3%
5. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 12.3%
6. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 12.2%
7. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 11.8%
8. One Piece (GMA-7) / Alakdana (GMA-7) - 11.5%
9. My Princess (ABS-CBN) 11.2%
10. Kapamilya Blockbusters: Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (ABS-CBN) - 11.1%

Primetime:
1. Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 34.8%
2. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 34.1%
3. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 32%
4. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 27.1%
5. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 22.8%
6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 21.9%
7. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 21.6%
8. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 20.7%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 19.1%
10. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 17.6%

Source: Kantar Media / TNS

AGB Mega Manila People's Ratings March 25 - 28: ASAP Rocks Cebu Triumphs Against Party Pilipinas 1st Anniversary Nationwide Celebration

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 25 to 28, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings):

March 25, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 11.3%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 9.1%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 7.7%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 7.4%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 6%
6. Face To Face (TV5) - 5.9%
7. One Piece (GMA-7) - 5.6%
8. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) / Kapuso Movie Festival: Narito ang Puso Ko (GMA-7) - 5.4%
9. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 5.3%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.9%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
2. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 13%
3. Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%
4. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 12.5%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.3%
6. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 10.9%
7. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%
8. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) / Anatomy of A Disaster (GMA-7) - 9.2%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 9%
10. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 8.9%

March 26, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12%
2. Kapuso Megahit Festival: One True Love (GMA-7) - 6.7%
3. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 6.2%
4. Sabado Sineplex: Iron Man (TV5) - 5.2%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.7%
6. Ed Edd N Eddy (TV5) - 4.3%
7. Maynila (GMA-7) / Johnny Bravo (TV5) - 4.1%
8. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 4%
9. Misteryo (GMA-7) - 3.8%
10. Startalk (GMA-7) - 3.7%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 12.1%
2. Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) - 11.4%
3. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 10.5%
4. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 9.9%
5. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 9.3%
6. Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 8.8%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 7.1%
8. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 6.5%
9. Willing Willie (TV5) - 6%
10. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 5.9%

March 27, Sunday

Daytime:
1. ASAP Rocks (ABS-CBN) - 7.4%
2. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) - 6%
3. Kapamilya Blockbusters: 100 Dalmatians (ABS-CBN) - 5.9%
4. Laban ng Lahi: Cuello vs. Chaiyong (GMA-7) - 5.5%
5. Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts (GMA-7) - 5.1%
6. Your Song Presents Kim (ABS-CBN) - 4.3%
7. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) - 4%
8. Ben 10 (TV5) / The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 3.6%
9. Generator Rex (TV5) - 3.4%
10. The Powerpuff Girls Z (TV5) - 3.2%

Primetime:
1. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 13.7%
2. Kap's Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 11.1%
3. Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) - 11%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%
5. Goin' Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%
6. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 8.1%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) / TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) / Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 7.4%
8. The Sharon Cuneta Specials (ABS-CBN) - 7.2%
9. Show Me Da Manny (GMA-7) - 6.7%
10. Magic? Gimik! (TV5) - 6.1%

March 28, Monday
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 12.7%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 10.3%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 8.4%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 7.4%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 7.1%
6. Face To Face (TV5) - 6%
7. One Piece (GMA-7) / Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 5.2%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival: The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (GMA-7) - 4.7%
9. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 4.6%
10. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.5%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 16%
2. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 13.9%
3. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 13.8%
4. Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
5. Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
6. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 12.9%
7. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 12.7%
8. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 11.3%
9. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
10. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 10.2%


Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from March 25 to 28, 2011 among Mega Manila households (Household Ratings):
March 25, Friday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.9%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 22.3%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 18.9%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 17.7%
5. One Piece (GMA-7) - 15.2%
6. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 15.1%
7. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 14.8%
8. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 13.9%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Narito ang Puso Ko (GMA-7) - 13.4%
10. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) - 12.5%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 28.8%
2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 23.9%
3. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 23.5%
4. Mutya (ABS-CBN) / Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
5. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 21.2%
6. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
7. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) - 20.4%
8. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 19.3%
9. Anatomy of A Disaster (GMA-7) - 19.1%
10. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 17.7%

March 26, Saturday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 25.8%
2. Kapuso Megahit Festival: One True Love (GMA-7) - 16.5%
3. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 15.6%
4. Maynila (GMA-7) - 11.4%
5. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%
6. Startalk (GMA-7) - 9.8%
7. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) - 9.5%
8. Misteryo (GMA-7) - 9.2%
9. Yanig Mula Japan Hanggang Pinas (ABS-CBN) - 8.2%
10. Art Angel (GMA-7) - 7.6%

Primetime:
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 22.7%
2. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.3%
3. Spooky Nights Presents Bampirella (GMA-7) - 20.7%
4. Man vs. Beast (GMA-7) - 18.5%
5. Pilipinas Got Talent (ABS-CBN) - 18%
6. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
7. 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) - 15.2%
8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) - 12.5%
9. Comedy Bar (GMA-7) - 11.6%
10. Buhawi Jack (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%

March 27, Sunday (No available data)

March 28, Monday

Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 28.6%
2. Temptation of Wife (GMA-7) - 23.6%
3. My Lover My Wife (GMA-7) - 18.5%
4. Nita Negrita (GMA-7) - 17.8%
5. Alakdana (GMA-7) - 16.7%
6. One Piece (GMA-7) - 14.6%
7. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 14.2%
8. Ghost Fighter (GMA-7) - 12.7%
9. Kapuso Movie Festival: Narito ang Puso Ko (GMA-7) - 12%
10. Jackie Chan Adventures (GMA-7) / Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 10.5%

Primetime:
1. Mara Clara (ABS-CBN) - 28.3%
2. Captain Barbell (GMA-7) - 25%
3. Mutya (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 24.2%
5. The Baker King (GMA-7) - 24.1%
6. Magic Palayok (GMA-7) / Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
7. Dwarfina (GMA-7) - 22.9%
8. I ♥You Pare (GMA-7) - 22.4%
9. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) - 20.9%
10. Imortal (ABS-CBN) - 18.7%

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.

Angeline Quinto Covers MEGA Magazine April 2011 Issue

Star Power grand winner Angeline Quinto shines even more as she blazes on her first magazine cover ever in MEGA Magazine "BIG Fashion" issue on April 2011.

After winning the grand title in Star Power; joining the powerhouse performers of ASAP Rocks; launching her first ever album; topping radio stations’ music countdown and album sales, Angeline truly depicts the title of “Next Female Pop Superstar”.

Other interesting topics inside the BIG FASHION ISSUE of MEGA Magazine include “Over 200 Hot Summer Looks”, “Fashion Celebs Report!”, “Let Birth Order Pick Your Perfect Mate” and more! Plus! Mega Magazine unveiled their list of the10 Most Stylish Women.

Mega Magazine April 2011 issue is now available at all magazine stands, bookstores and selected supermarkets nationwide.

Cinema One Originals Now On DVD!

Premiere movie channel in the Philippines, Cinema One, very proudly offers the highly-anticipated Cinema One Originals on DVD!

Featuring the selected, controversial and award-winning movies of the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival from 2005 to 2010, these great movies are Confessional, Yanggaw, Wanted:Border and Paano Ko Sasabihin and are now available at only P350.00 from all branches of Astro Plus, Astro Vision, Odyssey, O Music, Fully Booked and SM Record Bar.

Confessional (2008) is a mock-documentary movie by writers-directors Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Dahis. Citing one critic’s acclaim, ‘Confessional is an intelligent Blair Witch project of political thrillers. No wonder it was described “the most brilliant movie at the 10th Osian Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema” in New Delhi, India. The movie tells of Ryan a documentarian who visits Cebu to shoot the Sinulog Festival. There he meets politician Lito Calisto who commissions him to expose his own corruptive ways in front of the camera. Confessional won the Best Digital Movie in the 2008 Star Awards for Movies. It was also exhibited at the Pusan International Film Festival in Korea and the san Francisco International Film Festival in USA. Starting this month we can now get Confessional with the director’s commentary regarding his entire experience on helming this winning cinematic oeuvre.

Meanwhile, what will you do when a loved one very close to you gets afflicted with a disease that slowly turns her into…an aswang? This is the terrifying problem of a young girl in the winning Yanggaw. It won six major nominations in the PMPC Star Awards for Movies. Aside from its numerous nominations, it also won endless acclaim from critics. Directed by Richard Somes, this horror-drama won several major awards at the Gawad Urian. Veteran actor Ronnie Lazaro won Best Actor, Aleera Montalla won Best-Supporting Actress. In the Cinema One Originals Awards, Tetchie Agbayani won Best Supporting Actress, Joel Torre won Best Supporting Actor and the movie was voted as the best digital movie by the festival audience.

If Yanggaw is a demonic disease no one can triumph from, character Mama Saleng has a different but scary desire for the human flesh in the thriller Wanted:Border. Rosanna Roces portrays Mama Saleng who upon meeting undercover agent Jessie Beltran in Panay Island proved the witch that she really is. She enjoys murdering and cannibalizing on the flesh of her borders! Written and directed by Ray Defante Gibraltar, Wanted: Border made its own mark being one of the most unusual yet brilliant movies in the history of Philippine movies.

A quiet but sincere romance this time sweeps the hearts of a single young man and woman in the equally lovely Paano Ko Sasabihin. The much-talked about offering is tje debut movie pairing of Enchong Dee and Erich Gonzales, who portrays two characters who meet and mistaken each other for being deaf-mute. But what will happen when they both find out neither of them is handicapped?! Will the love go sour or reverse to even become sweeter? Written and directed by Richard Soriano Legaspi, Paano Ko Sasabihin is a movie where the sound of language is not needed to show the beauty or love.

Start your own DVD collection of Cinema One Originals, distributed by Sony Music! Get your copies from leading video stores nationwide! This cinematic video treat is only from Cinema One, the number one movie channel in the Philippines!