Monthly Archives: December 2010
Pacquiao leads nominees for WBC ‘Boxer of Decade’ award
December 25, 2010
MANILA (PilipinasNews) — Filipino world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, fresh from his 32nd birthday celebration, has another good news for him – he heads a group of champions nominated by the World Boxing Council (WBC) for the coveted Boxer of the Decade (2001-2010) award. Continue reading
Dolphins projected as next attraction of Hundred Islands
December 25, 2010
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The famous Hundred Islands in the Lingayen Gulf has an added attraction – the visiting dolphins. In fact, dolphin-watching could be the newest eco-adventure activity in the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) next to kayaking, bird-watching, snorkeling, diving, nature photography and island-hopping, Continue reading
Black Eyed Peas, Allan Pineda home to spread Christmas Joy
December 25, 2010
MANILA – Filipino-American Allan Pineda, a.k.a. apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, distributes gifts to children of poor families in Angeles City yesterday. Assisting him are Rosalinda Wee, Pearl S. Buck Foundation International Woman of the Year, and foundation board director Letty Yap. DING CERVATES, ANGELES CITY, Philippines] Continue reading
ABS-CBN making Willie Revillame bigger
December 25, 2010
Giant network ABS-CBN is doing popular television host Willie Revillame a big favor by its insistence on holding on to him even after it cancelled his program “Wowowee.” This in gist is the perception of no less than former Senator Ernesto Maceda, now columnist of Philippine Star. Continue reading
Angelica dela Cruz gives up bid to get Malabon City Council seat
December 25, 2010
MALABON CITY – Three days after her house here was bombed by four teeners, movie and television actress Angelika de la Cruz released a bombshell herself – she is no longer interested in replacing her late brother in the Malabon City Council. Continue reading
Lovi Poe is FAMAS best actress
December 25, 2010
Actress Lovi Poe, daughter of the late Movie King Fernando Poe Jr., has been voted this year’s best actress by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS). Continue reading
Ai-ai wants to be film fest’s Best Actress
December 25, 2010
Actress Ai-ai delas Alas, considered as the country’s “Comedy Concert Queen,” wants to become the Best Actress in the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival. This was reported by showbiz editor and columnist Crispina Martinez Belen who said that in some occasions, Ai-ai has expressed her desire to win an acting award for her latest movie, “Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na ‘To!).” Continue reading
Kris Aquino wants to be Tarlac governor, then vice president
December 25, 2010
Presidential sister Kris Aquino wants to follow in the footsteps of her late father, Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. She wants to be governor of their home province Tarlac in 2016 just like her father, and explore the possibilities in politics, including a possible run for vice president, afterwards. Continue reading
Dolphy, as Father Jejemon, stirs conservative Catholics
December 25, 2010
Although more than 80 years old and admittedly slower and sickly, Dolphy, the country’s comedy king, is back in the spotlight, this time as “Father Jejemon” in the movie with the same title. Continue reading
Kris Aquino, James Yap are good friends again
December 18, 2010
Yes, Virginia, Kris Aquino and husband James Yap are good friends again. But this does not mean, they are back in each other’s arms. They are merely good friends and that’s it. Continue reading