Monthly Archives: October 2010
Pacquiao to earn $25 M in fight vs Margarito, set to retire?
October 30, 2010
LOS ANGELES – World pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao stand to earn $25 million or thereabout in his fight for a record eighth boxing title against Mexico’s Antonio Margarito at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Nov. 13.
This as award-winning coach Freddie Roach disclosed he won’t stand in the way should Pacquiao decides to retire shortly after his Nov. 13 title fight. Continue reading
Airphil Express sees sales to pick up
October 30, 2010
MANILA – The budget carrier of Philippine Airlines (PAL) expects sales to pick up this year after its maiden flight in Singapore.
Maria Java, Airphil Express (APX) vice president for marketing and media said with the introduction of its first regional flights to Singapore, the company has exceeded its revenue expectations for September and October. Continue reading
DOT chief declares RP tourism has recovered
October 30, 2010
CEBU CITY – Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said he believes the country has recovered from the backlash of the hostage-taking incident near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila’s Rizal Park last August 23.
Lim, who was in Cebu for the Philippine Russian Business Forum at the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City, said other markets have compensated for the loss of tourists from Hong Kong.
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Lovi Poe: No wedding proposal from Ronald Singson
October 30, 2010
Actress Lovi Poe has clarified talks that her rumored boyfriend, Congressman Ronald Singson of Ilocos Sur, has already asked her to marry him.
“No naman. ‘Wag ganyan kasi baka maniwala ako. It’s very flattering, of course. Natatawa ako kasi no. Eh, di sana meron akong…. (showing off her ring finger),” Lovi said on GMA Network’s “Showbiz Central,” Oct. 24.
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Wanted: a leading man for Sarah
October 30, 2010
Sarah Geronimo, that’s who! says leading columnist Ethel Ramos
Since she said early this year that she’d rather not team up in a movie with John Lloyd Cruz again – a pronouncement the actor supposedly “seconded” – Sarah’s home studio, Viva Entertainment, has been on the lookout for a new leading man for her, said Ethel in her latest column. Continue reading
John Lloyd Cruz under fire from ex-gf Ruffa
October 30, 2010
Top actor John Lloyd Cruz is in the news again – this time under fire from ex-girlfriend Ruffa Gutierrez.
Ruffa had a mouthful about the actor in the show “Paparazzi” as reported by Anya Santos in the Bulletin.
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Jericho courting Andi Eigenmann
October 30, 2010
Jericho Rosales is mum about the report that he and Cesca Litton have called it quits.
Cesca, who, as a showbiz reporter and TV host for “Entertainment Live” every Saturday on ABS-CBN should be the first to report on the matter, is also silent about the issue. Continue reading
Fans want torrid scenes for Gabby and Sharon
October 30, 2010
After their many years of separation, erstwhile teenage heartthrob Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion are now good friends again.
From reel to real lovers, the ex-couple may, in fact, appear again in a movie together. Continue reading
After split, Pia says she’s happy and at peace now
October 30, 2010
Television hosts Pia Guanio and Vic Sotto have, indeed, called it quits.
But unlike the first time that the news of their breaking up spread and she was in tears, this time, Pia Guanio, the celebrity reporter of GMA network’s “24 Oras” and a mainstay of the network’s top-rating noontime show “Eat Bulaga,” is at peace. Continue reading
Willie Revillame’s new show on TV 5 tops ratings
October 30, 2010
Television host Willie Revillame is back on television after more than five months of hiatus hounded by controversy over his old network.
And Willie is back with a vengeance although he has a new name for his show, new studio and a new time slot, from noontime to nightime. Continue reading