Monthly Archives: December 2010
Dolphy admits he has weak heart, competes in Metro filmfest
December 18, 2010
Top comedian Dolphy is not joking. His admission that he has a weak heart is not a laughing matter. But despite his being sickly, aside from his age of 83, Dolphy continues to work to be able to give what his fans for long years want. Continue reading
James did body double for Diether in Kris movie
December 18, 2010
On her estranged husband James Yap, Kris somehow had tempered things to say about him during the press con and surprised everyone when she announced that James, even during the estrangement, agreed to do body double for her leading man in the film, Diether Ocampo, in a scene where she was hugging him. Something we doubt very much, if James would have said to anyone in the media. But hey, it will help promote the movie, right? Continue reading
Pacquiao won’t allow wife to enter showbiz
December 18, 2010
QUEZON CITY – The world’s boxing pound-for-pound king and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao doesn’t want his wife, Jinky, to enter the showbiz industry. Pacquiao made the statement after news circulated that Jinky was flooded with offers to grace the boob tube. Continue reading
Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho together in US trip
December 18, 2010
Don’t be surprised if Filipinos in the United States see beauty consultant Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho together again. The on-and-off partners are vacationing in the US, indicating that they are “on” again. Continue reading
Willie Revillame seriously courting Shalani
December 18, 2010
Yes, top television host and singer Willie Revillame is seriously courting his co-host, Valenzuela City Councilor Soledad Shalani. Showbiz expert Mario Bautista, quoting Shalani’s aunt Baby, exposed the reported courtship in his latest column. Continue reading
Court junks Katrina Halili’s case against Hayden Kho
December 18, 2010
PASIG CITY – The Regional Trial Court in Pasig City has dismissed a case filed by actress Katrina Halili against suspended doctor Hayden Kho in connection with the sex video scandal.
Halili accused Kho of violating Republic Act (RA) 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act, for allegedly videotaping their sexual tryst and then uploading it on the Internet without her consent. Continue reading
Mindanao tourist spots highlighted in new campaign
December 18, 2010
DAVAO CITY – “Biyahe Ta Mindanao” (Let’s Travel Mindanao), a brainchild of the Mindanao Tourism Council (MinTC) and Davao Council of Travel and Tours and Allied Agencies (DCTTAA), heightened its promotion with government tourism officers, tour operators and travel agencies and some members of the media by cruising Mindanao island. Continue reading
Baguio to pick lucky balikbayans
December 18, 2010
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio City will hold its annual “Balikbayan Night” next week as a special tribute to homecoming Filipinos from abroad every Christmas season which features concerts and ballroom dancing. Continue reading
ABL: PHL Patriots soar with AirAsia
December 18, 2010
MANILA — AIRASIA, the world’s best low-cost carrier and innovator in sports sponsorship and tourism in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will extend its association with the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) by sponsoring the 2009-2010 Grand Finals Champions — the Philippine Patriots. Continue reading
Boxing: Davao del Norte wins overall Mindanao amateur tourney
December 18, 2010
PANABO City, Davao del Norte (PNA) – The province of Davao del Norte proved its worthiness as this region’s seat of boxing power after its athletes copped the overall title of the 2010 PLDT-ABAP Mindanao Area Boxing Amateur Tournament in this city. Continue reading