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2009 Gawad Urian - Nominees
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The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino has already released the list of nominees for the 32nd Gawad Urian for excellence in filmmaking. And it is interesting to note that the "indies (independent films)" once again dominates this year's set of nominations.
Here is the list of nominees for this year's Gawad Urian:
Best Picture
Jay (Cinemalaya)
Serbis (Centerstage Productions)
Hunghong sa Yuta (Brothers of the Sacred Heart Youth Ministry)
Melancholia (Sine Olivia)
Boses (Casa San Miguel)
Imburnal (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)
Yanggaw (Cinema One Originals and Creative Programs)
Best Director
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Brillante Mendoza (Serbis)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil (Boses)
Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Imburnal)
Richard Somes (Yanggaw)
Tara Illenberger (Brutus)
Adolfo Alix Jr. (Imoral)
Best Actor
Baron Geisler (Jay)
Julian Duque (Boses)
Ronnie Lazaro (Yanggaw)
Coco Martin (Daybreak)
Paulo Rivero (Daybreak)
Timothy Mabalot (Brutus)
Perry Dizon (Melancholia)
Neil Ryan Sese (Huling Pasada)
Best Actress
Gina Pareño (Serbis)
Jaclyn Jose (Serbis)
Judy Ann Santos (Ploning)
Mylene Dizon (100)
Angeli Bayani (Melancholia)
Rhea Medina (Brutus)
Boots Anson Roa (Lovebirds)
Anita Linda (Adela)
Best Supporting Actor
Coco Martin (Jay)
Julio Diaz (Serbis)
Yul Servo (Brutus)
Roeder Camanag (Melancholia)
Archie Aleman (Baby Angelo)
Best Supporting Actress
Tessie Tomas (100)
Katherine Luna (Imoral)
Tetchie Agbayani (Yanggaw)
Aleera Montalla (Yanggaw)
Flor Salanga (Jay)
Agot Isidro (Huling Pasada)
Best Screenplay
Richard Somes and Dwight Gaston (Yanggaw)
Francis Xavier Pasion (Jay)
Armando Bing Lao and Boots Agbayani Pastor (Serbis)
Lav Diaz (Melancholia)
Arnel Mardoquio (Hunghong sa Yuta)
Froilan Medina and Rody Vera (Boses)
The names of the persons nominated for the technical awards below will be given at a later date.
Best Production Design
Melancholia
Yanggaw
Jay
Baby Angelo
Serbis
Hunghong sa Yuta
Ploning
Imburnal
Best Cinematography
Yanggaw
Serbis
Jay
Huling Pasada
Ploning
Melancolia
Boses
Imburnal
Adela
Brutus
Hunghong sa Yuta
Best Editing
Jay
Huling Pasada
Serbis
Yanggaw
100
Motorcycle
Ploning
Imburnal
Best Music
Boses
Concerto
Ploning
Imburnal
Brutus
Yanggaw
Kolorete
Hunghong sa Yuta
Best Sound
Hunghong sa Yuta
Serbis
Ploning
Yanggaw
Boses
Adela
Melancholia
The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino is headed by Rolando Tolentino, dean of the UP College of Mass Communication. Other MPP members are National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera; Nicanor Tiongson, former artistic director of the CCP and former chair of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board; Mario Hernando, Sunday Malaya editor and MTRCB member; Miguel Rapatan of the De La Salle University; Butch Francisco, columnist and co-host of Startalk; Lito Zulueta, Inquirer lifestyle editor and professor at the University of Santo Tomas; and Benilda Santos and Tito Valiente, professors at the Ateneo de Manila University.
The awards night of the 32nd Gawad Urian is set for September 19 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
ABS-CBN Ruled Anew the Top 30 Programs of AGB Total Urban Luzon TV Ratings from July 19-25
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ABS-CBN's primetime trio "May Bukas Pa", "Tayong Dalawa", and "Only You" again snatched the Top 3 spots in Urban Luzon’s Top 30 programs from July 19 to 25, 2009 according to AGB Nielsen.
But GMA-7 still leads in terms of household ratings and audience share. GMA-7 had 15 shows in the Top 30 programs, while ABS-CBN had 14 and 1 for TV5.
Household Rating:
GMA-7 (15.4 percent) vs. ABS-CBN (14.7 percent)
Audience Share:
GMA-7 (37.5 percent) vs. ABS-CBN (35.7 percent).
Here are the Top 30 programs from July 19 to 25, 2009 based on the survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Total Urban Luzon TV households:
1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
3. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
4. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.8%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
7. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
8. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 25.2%
9. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
10-11. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 23.3% tied with Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
12. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.8%
13. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
14. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.1%
15. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
16. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 20.5%
17. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 20.4%
18. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.1%
19. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
20. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 19.7%
21-22. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 19.4% tied with Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
23. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.2%
24. The Wedding (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
25. Power of 10 (GMA-7) - 18.6%
26. All My Life (GMA-7) - 18.3%
27. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.2%
28. ASAP ‘09 (ABS-CBN) - 17.8%
29. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
30. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
Top 5 Primetime Series
1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
3. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
4. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29%
5. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 25.2%
Top 5 News, Magazine and Public Affairs Programs
1. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.8%
2. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
3. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
Top 5 Weekday Daytime Programs
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.1%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
4. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.2%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.2%
Top 5 Weekend Programs
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
3. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.8%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
5. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.1%
Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.
But GMA-7 still leads in terms of household ratings and audience share. GMA-7 had 15 shows in the Top 30 programs, while ABS-CBN had 14 and 1 for TV5.
Household Rating:
GMA-7 (15.4 percent) vs. ABS-CBN (14.7 percent)
Audience Share:
GMA-7 (37.5 percent) vs. ABS-CBN (35.7 percent).
Here are the Top 30 programs from July 19 to 25, 2009 based on the survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Total Urban Luzon TV households:
1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
3. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
4. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29%
5. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.8%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
7. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
8. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 25.2%
9. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
10-11. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 23.3% tied with Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
12. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.8%
13. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
14. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.1%
15. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
16. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 20.5%
17. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 20.4%
18. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.1%
19. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 19.8%
20. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 19.7%
21-22. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 19.4% tied with Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
23. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.2%
24. The Wedding (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
25. Power of 10 (GMA-7) - 18.6%
26. All My Life (GMA-7) - 18.3%
27. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.2%
28. ASAP ‘09 (ABS-CBN) - 17.8%
29. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 17.2%
30. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
Top 5 Primetime Series
1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 31.6%
3. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 30.9%
4. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29%
5. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 25.2%
Top 5 News, Magazine and Public Affairs Programs
1. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 27.8%
2. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 26.8%
3. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
Top 5 Weekday Daytime Programs
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 20.1%
3. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
4. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 19.2%
5. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.2%
Top 5 Weekend Programs
1. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 26.2%
2. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 23.3%
3. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.8%
4. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 21.8%
5. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.1%
Source: AGB Nielsen Phils.
Gary Valenciano Shares His Passion for Biking in Men's Health Philippines August 2009 Issue
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If you find yourself stuck in traffic one day and think that you just saw Gary Valenciano whiz by on a bicycle, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you-Mr. Pure Energy really does ride his bike around the metro.
His love affair with biking started when he was around 10 or 11 years old, as he tells Men's Health Philippines this August, "If it's not my wife beside me, it could be my bike Fifi. I don't think there'll ever come a time that I'll stop [riding]... I still see myself riding 'til I'm 65. I just love it."
Men's Health captures Gary as he rides the rough terrain in Sta. Elena, Laguna. After pedaling through the muddy trails, he smiles and says, "Ang sarap, I haven't ridden on the trail in four or five months. I'm on knee therapy kasi I got injured while performing onstage and napabayaan ko for some time."
In between his thrice-a-week gym sessions, he rides his bike and commutes to his tapings and recordings and back home, where he takes the Marikina riverside route.
In between his thrice-a-week gym sessions, he rides his bike and commutes to his tapings and recordings and back home, where he takes the Marikina riverside route.
For his fellow city bicycle riders, Gary has this tip: "Stick to the right side of the road... All it takes is one hit from the side mirror or wherever, and you end up on the ground on the fast lane. On the right, you can jump up a sidewalk."
He tells Men's Health, "I tried riding on the left, it's scary. You're going fast and you see this huge truck going vroom 'Okay I think I'm going on the right side now.'"
Gary shares more riding tips in the August issue of Men's Health, available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide. For more of Men's Health online, visit www.menshealth.com.ph.
Willie Revillame Orders ABS-CBN to Remove Live Feed of Cory's Funeral Motorcade on Wowowee
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Willie Revillame is getting a lot of criticism about the way he reacted when the live feed of Cory Aquino's motorcade was shown via split-screen on his show Wowowee last Monday afternoon.
According to a forwarded text message, "In Willie Revillame's show yesterday, dey wr showin a clip of Cory's motorcade sa inset. He suddenly freaks out on air & says "Ano ba yan!!! Kung gusto nyo pakita yan, yan na lang. Kung ako, ako lang. Nagsasaya kmi d2 sa show na 2. Ayusin nyo yan!(") It was disrespectful. Jus d other day hs boss Gabby Lopez profusely thankd Cory 4givin dem bak ABS-CBN. now Willie shuns her! Wat a disgrace! Pls pass so others wud kno."
But according to Willie, he meant no harm in his decision to remove the live feed of Cory's motorcade on his afternoon show. He just felt uncomfortable having a fun show while having the live coverage of the transfer of Tita Cory's body from La Salle Greenhills in San Juan to Manila Cathedral.
He said exactly during the show, "Kung ganyan, pakita na lang natin 'yan. Kasi nagsasaya kami dito, tapos... Masakit sa akin 'yan, e. Nagsasalita ako dito... 'yan, please. Sana maintindihan n'yo. Nagsasaya kami dito, papakita n'yo sa amin yun ang... di ba? Hindi tama, e. Okey? Hindi ba?
"Pangit! Hindi ho maganda sa atin. Nagsasalita, ipinapakita yung kabaong ni Tita Cory, hindi ba? Papano kami makapagsasaya, nahihirapan kami? I'm sorry ho, ha. Pero ako, totoo ako, e. 'Wag n'yo akong pagagalitan, kasi totoo ang gusto kong malaman...
"Pagkatapos ng show, ipakita n'yo ang gusto n'yong palabas. Kasi itong Wowowee, gusto ko... Hindi ba, at alam din ni Tita Cory 'yan dahil napasaya rin siya ng show na ito na laging masaya dito, ok?"
Willie also said his apology for ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, "Ma'am Charo, sorry. E nahihirapan ako ng ganyan, e."
Watch the full video clip here:
According to a forwarded text message, "In Willie Revillame's show yesterday, dey wr showin a clip of Cory's motorcade sa inset. He suddenly freaks out on air & says "Ano ba yan!!! Kung gusto nyo pakita yan, yan na lang. Kung ako, ako lang. Nagsasaya kmi d2 sa show na 2. Ayusin nyo yan!(") It was disrespectful. Jus d other day hs boss Gabby Lopez profusely thankd Cory 4givin dem bak ABS-CBN. now Willie shuns her! Wat a disgrace! Pls pass so others wud kno."
But according to Willie, he meant no harm in his decision to remove the live feed of Cory's motorcade on his afternoon show. He just felt uncomfortable having a fun show while having the live coverage of the transfer of Tita Cory's body from La Salle Greenhills in San Juan to Manila Cathedral.
He said exactly during the show, "Kung ganyan, pakita na lang natin 'yan. Kasi nagsasaya kami dito, tapos... Masakit sa akin 'yan, e. Nagsasalita ako dito... 'yan, please. Sana maintindihan n'yo. Nagsasaya kami dito, papakita n'yo sa amin yun ang... di ba? Hindi tama, e. Okey? Hindi ba?
"Pangit! Hindi ho maganda sa atin. Nagsasalita, ipinapakita yung kabaong ni Tita Cory, hindi ba? Papano kami makapagsasaya, nahihirapan kami? I'm sorry ho, ha. Pero ako, totoo ako, e. 'Wag n'yo akong pagagalitan, kasi totoo ang gusto kong malaman...
"Pagkatapos ng show, ipakita n'yo ang gusto n'yong palabas. Kasi itong Wowowee, gusto ko... Hindi ba, at alam din ni Tita Cory 'yan dahil napasaya rin siya ng show na ito na laging masaya dito, ok?"
Willie also said his apology for ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, "Ma'am Charo, sorry. E nahihirapan ako ng ganyan, e."
Watch the full video clip here:
On Tuesday episode of Wowowee, Willie apologized to those who were hurt with the way he acted the previous day.
"Sa sitwasyon na ito, kung may nasaktan ako, I’m sorry. Sa pamilya Aquino, alam ng buong pamilya Aquino, wala akong masamang intensyon doon," he said.
"Sa sitwasyon na ito, kung may nasaktan ako, I’m sorry. Sa pamilya Aquino, alam ng buong pamilya Aquino, wala akong masamang intensyon doon," he said.
It's Final! Paula Abdul Not Returning to American Idol
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Simon Cowell renewed his contract until next year.
Randy Jackson has inked his stay until 2011.
Kara DioGuardi confirms return to the "American Idol" judging panel next season.
And Ryan Seacrest inked an outrageous $45 million, three-year contract to continue hosting American Idol.
While auditions for the ninth season of "American Idol" are currently underway. And with the scheduled return of the show on air in January 2010, what happened now to Paula Abdul?
Now we told, Paula Abdul, a judge who has been with the show since year one, will not be coming back.
Abdul and her manager were demanding more money, and Idol producers felt she was not worth what she was asking. The two were quite vocal about their frustrating negotiations with the big wigs.
Paula twitted:
With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont’d…
I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.
What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me
Paula twitted:
With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to #IDOL. I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all..Cont’d…
I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent,but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day1become an international phenomenon.
What I want to say most, is how much I appreciate the undying support and enormous love that you have showered upon me
AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (August 1-2): Cory Aquino's Death Brings The Buzz Back To Life
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Kris Aquino's mourning on the demise of her mother, Former President Corazon Aquino, brought The Buzz on top of the ratings game last weekend. The show registered a high ratings of 18.4%, doubling the ratings gained by GMA-7's Showbiz Central at 9.5%.
Host Kris Aquino gave an emotional and revealing solo interview to co-host Boy Abunda about the circumstances of Mom Cory Aquino’s death. Preempting regular programming and doing away with co-host Ruffa Gutierrez, the hotness of the topic and the appropriateness of the interview format largely contributed to the impressive rating. It was done right at the La Salle Greenhills gym where grateful people were paying their last respect to President Cory (Watch the full interview HERE).
However, despite its rigid promotion, the first episode of the five-part series "Vilma: Woman For All Seasons" only got a measly 20.9%. Hope the same rating won't reflect in the box-office turn-out of Vilma's comeback film titled "In My Life".
Here is the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7's programs from August 1 - 2, 2009 based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen among Mega Manila TV households:
August 1, Saturday
Daytime:
GMA Breaking News - 10.3% and Joey’s Quirky World - 16.5% (GMA-7) vs. Game Ka Na Ba - 12.6% (ABS-CBN)
Eat Bulaga - 29.3% (GMA-7) vs. Wowowee - 19.6% (ABS-CBN)
Startalk -18% (GMA-7) vs. Entertainment Live - 15.6% (ABS-CBN)
Wish Ko Lang - 20.4% and Pinoy Records - 20.8% (GMA-7) vs. Komiks - 15.2% (ABS-CBN)
Primetime:
Are You The Next Big Star - 17.2% (GMA-7) vs. The Singing Bee - 19.2% (ABS-CBN)
Bitoy’s Funniest Video - 22.2% (GMA-7) vs. Maalaala Mo Kaya - 23.4%, Vilma - 20.9% and XXX - 13.6% (ABS-CBN)
Salamat Cory - 19% (GMA 7) vs. Salamat Pres. Cory - 14.8% (ABS-CBN)
Cool Center - 6.1% (GMA-7) vs. TV Patrol - 6.6% (ABS-CBN)
July 2, Sunday
Daytime:
Joey’s Quirky World - 12.3% (GMA-7) vs. Matanglawin - 13.3% (ABS-CBN)
SOP - 16.1% (GMA-7) vs. ASAP - 17.9% (ABS-CBN)
Dear Friend - 10.3% (GMA-7) vs. Your Song - 12.7% (ABS-CBN)
Showbiz Central - 9.5% (GMA-7) vs. The Buzz - 18.4% (ABS-CBN)
Primetime:
Kap’s Amazing Stories - 18.5% (GMA-7) vs. Goin’ Bulilit - 16.5% (ABS-CBN)
Power of Ten - 17.5% (GMA-7) vs. The Singing Bee - 20.2% (ABS-CBN)
Mel and Joey - 21.1% (GMA-7) vs. Rated K - 23.1% (ABS-CBN)
All Star K - 17.4% (GMA-7) vs. Sharon - 20.5% and George and Cecil - 17.7% (ABS-CBN)
Fulhaus - 12.9% (GMA-7) vs. TV Patrol: Salamat Pres. Cory - 13.2% (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras: Salamat Cory - 11.5% (GMA-7) vs. Laban ni Cory - 6.7% (ABS-CBN)
Host Kris Aquino gave an emotional and revealing solo interview to co-host Boy Abunda about the circumstances of Mom Cory Aquino’s death. Preempting regular programming and doing away with co-host Ruffa Gutierrez, the hotness of the topic and the appropriateness of the interview format largely contributed to the impressive rating. It was done right at the La Salle Greenhills gym where grateful people were paying their last respect to President Cory (Watch the full interview HERE).
However, despite its rigid promotion, the first episode of the five-part series "Vilma: Woman For All Seasons" only got a measly 20.9%. Hope the same rating won't reflect in the box-office turn-out of Vilma's comeback film titled "In My Life".
Here is the comparative ratings of ABS-CBN and GMA-7's programs from August 1 - 2, 2009 based on the overnight survey of AGB Nielsen among Mega Manila TV households:
August 1, Saturday
Daytime:
GMA Breaking News - 10.3% and Joey’s Quirky World - 16.5% (GMA-7) vs. Game Ka Na Ba - 12.6% (ABS-CBN)
Eat Bulaga - 29.3% (GMA-7) vs. Wowowee - 19.6% (ABS-CBN)
Startalk -18% (GMA-7) vs. Entertainment Live - 15.6% (ABS-CBN)
Wish Ko Lang - 20.4% and Pinoy Records - 20.8% (GMA-7) vs. Komiks - 15.2% (ABS-CBN)
Primetime:
Are You The Next Big Star - 17.2% (GMA-7) vs. The Singing Bee - 19.2% (ABS-CBN)
Bitoy’s Funniest Video - 22.2% (GMA-7) vs. Maalaala Mo Kaya - 23.4%, Vilma - 20.9% and XXX - 13.6% (ABS-CBN)
Salamat Cory - 19% (GMA 7) vs. Salamat Pres. Cory - 14.8% (ABS-CBN)
Cool Center - 6.1% (GMA-7) vs. TV Patrol - 6.6% (ABS-CBN)
July 2, Sunday
Daytime:
Joey’s Quirky World - 12.3% (GMA-7) vs. Matanglawin - 13.3% (ABS-CBN)
SOP - 16.1% (GMA-7) vs. ASAP - 17.9% (ABS-CBN)
Dear Friend - 10.3% (GMA-7) vs. Your Song - 12.7% (ABS-CBN)
Showbiz Central - 9.5% (GMA-7) vs. The Buzz - 18.4% (ABS-CBN)
Primetime:
Kap’s Amazing Stories - 18.5% (GMA-7) vs. Goin’ Bulilit - 16.5% (ABS-CBN)
Power of Ten - 17.5% (GMA-7) vs. The Singing Bee - 20.2% (ABS-CBN)
Mel and Joey - 21.1% (GMA-7) vs. Rated K - 23.1% (ABS-CBN)
All Star K - 17.4% (GMA-7) vs. Sharon - 20.5% and George and Cecil - 17.7% (ABS-CBN)
Fulhaus - 12.9% (GMA-7) vs. TV Patrol: Salamat Pres. Cory - 13.2% (ABS-CBN)
24 Oras: Salamat Cory - 11.5% (GMA-7) vs. Laban ni Cory - 6.7% (ABS-CBN)
Survivor Philippines Palau - 16 Castaways
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The 16 castaways of the Second Season of Survivor Philippines shot in the island of Pelileu in Palau were officially revealed by the show's host Paolo Bediones on Chika Minute segment of GMA news program 24 Oras.
Meet the 16 Castaways of Survivor Philippines Season 2:
Cris Bolado - Former PBA Player
Mika Batchelor - Sexy Chef
Shaun Rodriguez - Fitness Buff and a Dad
Maya Segovia - Lady Pilot and a Mom
Amanda Coolley Van Cooll - Female Construction Worker in Alaska USA
Charles Fernandez - Businessman/Raketista
Jef Gaitan - Student and Part-time Model
Troy Perez - The Mentalist
Suzuki Sadatsugu - Japinoy Criminology Student
Echo Caceres - Call Center Agent
Vlad Nesas - Brainy Model
Carol Gementiza - Terror Teacher
Marvin Kiefer - Model Hunk
Tara Jane Masias - English Tutor for Koreans
Louie Ang - Chickboy I.T. Professional
Justine Ferrer - Beauty Queen and Businesswoman
Survivor Philippines Palau will priemere on August 17 on GMA Telebabad.
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Gerald Anderson - Tiagong Akyat
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Gerald Anderson topbills "Tiagong Akyat" - the first installment of ABS-CBN's TV adaptation of "Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla".
Included in the cast are Erich Gonzalez as her love interest, Jason Abalos, Ryan Eigenmann, Jayson Gainza, Danilo Barrios, Joseph Bitangcol, Carlo Guevara, Aaron Villaflor, Nova Villa, and Daniel Fernando.
Tiagong Akyat is set to premiere on August 15 at ABS-CBN.
Kris Aquino Reminisces Cory Aquino's Last Few Days in the Hospital
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An emotional Kris Aquino appeared tearful on ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" last Sunday, August 2, 2009, recalling the last days of her mother, former Philippine President Corazon "Cory" Aquino, who died after her more than a year battle against colon cancer.
Watch the 12-part interview of host Boy Abunda with Kris below:
Watch the 12-part interview of host Boy Abunda with Kris below:
Part 1: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 2: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 3: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 4: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 5: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 6: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 7: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 8: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 9: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 10: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Part 11: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
Final Part: Kris Aquino Talks About the Last Days of Cory Aquino
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I Have Fallen In Love (With the Same Woman Three Times) - A Poem Written By Ninoy For Wife Cory
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"I Have Fallen In Love (With The Same Woman Three Times)", was a poem written by Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. for his wife Corazon "Cory" Aquino at Fort Bonifacio on October 11, 1973 for their 19th wedding anniversary when the former was a political detainee.
It speaks of Ninoy's love and admiration for his wife and how he has continually fallen in love with her through their nineteen years (at the time) of marriage.
The same poem was set to music by Jose Mari Chan and recorded it in 1989. According to Mr. Chan, he was approached by a good friend Cecille Guidote Alvarez sometime in 1987 to put music to the poem. What he read was a beautiful and heartfelt tribute from a man to his wife that inspired him to compose its melody in a very short span of time.
I Have Fallen in Love with the Same Woman Three Times was included in Jose Mari Chan's diamond record awardee album "Constant Change" and has recently been recorded by Christian Bautista to be included in a tribute album currently being compiled by Kris Aquino for her mother.
Posted below are the lyrics and video to the song:
It speaks of Ninoy's love and admiration for his wife and how he has continually fallen in love with her through their nineteen years (at the time) of marriage.
The same poem was set to music by Jose Mari Chan and recorded it in 1989. According to Mr. Chan, he was approached by a good friend Cecille Guidote Alvarez sometime in 1987 to put music to the poem. What he read was a beautiful and heartfelt tribute from a man to his wife that inspired him to compose its melody in a very short span of time.
I Have Fallen in Love with the Same Woman Three Times was included in Jose Mari Chan's diamond record awardee album "Constant Change" and has recently been recorded by Christian Bautista to be included in a tribute album currently being compiled by Kris Aquino for her mother.
Posted below are the lyrics and video to the song:
I have fallen in love
with the same woman three times;
In a day spanning 19 years
of tearful joys and joyful tears.
I loved her first when she was young,
enchanting and vibrant, eternally new.
She was brilliant, fragrant,
and cool as the morning dew.
I fell in love with her the second time;
when first she bore her child and mine
always by my side, the source of my strength,
helping to turn the tide.
But there were candles to burn
the world was my concern;
while our home was her domain.
and the people were mine
while the children were hers to maintain;
So it was in those 18 years and a day.
'till I was detained; forced in prison to stay.
Suddenly she's our sole support;
source of comfort,
our wellspring of Hope.
On her shoulders felt the burden of Life.
I fell in love again,
with the same woman the third time.
Looming from the battle,
her courage will never fade
Amidst the hardships she has remained,
undaunted and unafraid.
she is calm and composed,
she is God's lovely maid.
Philippine Magazines August 2009 Cover Girls
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Maricar Reyes - Metro Magazine August 2009 IssueKristine Hermosa - Women's Health Philippines August 2009 Issue
Christine Reyes - Cosmopolitan Philippines August 2009 Issue
Carla Abellana - Preview Magazine August 2009 Issue
Kim Chiu - MEG Magazine August 2009 Issue
Kim Chiu - Star Studio Magazine August 2009 Issue
KC Concepcion - Chalk Magazine August 2009 Issue
Princess Ryan - Maxim Philippines August 2009 Issue
Paw Diaz - FHM Philippines August 2009 Issue
Grace Oracion - Playboy Philippines August 2009 IssueMartin Nievera and Gary Valenciano - "As 1" Concert and Album
Philippines Concert King Martin Nieverra and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano collaborate in one of Philippine music scene's too-good-to-be-true-never-expected project called "As 1".
First is a recording album with the same title. In this album, Gary Valenciano is reviving Martin’s hit songs like "Be My Lady" and "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin" while Martin Nievera is singing Gary’s hits like "Hang On". "As 1" album is set to release this month of August.
They are also gearing up for a major back-to-back concert which will happen on September 19, 2009 at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds.
Oh My August! - ABS CBN
ABS-CBN has just released their "Oh My August" plug featuring new Kapamilya programs for this month.
ABS-CBN Oh My August! programs this month are:
1. Maala-ala Mo Kaya (MMK) - 18th Year Anniversary
2. Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons (TV Special)
3. Ang Pangarap ni Cosette (Les Miserables)
4. The Return of Mr. Bean
5. Ang Mga Agimat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat
6. Miss Universe 2009
7. Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1. Maala-ala Mo Kaya (MMK) - 18th Year Anniversary
2. Vilma: A Woman for All Seasons (TV Special)
3. Ang Pangarap ni Cosette (Les Miserables)
4. The Return of Mr. Bean
5. Ang Mga Agimat ni Ramon Revilla: Tiagong Akyat
6. Miss Universe 2009
7. Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Cory Aquino Wake and Memorial Service Schedules
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The Aquinos, through their spokesperson Deedee Siytangco, announces their decision of having a private funeral for the late President Cory Aquino instead of a state funeral (under law, all Presidents were entitled to a state funeral but still subject to the family's approval).
"For all intentions and purposes, she had been a private citizen after stepping down, and siguro, to a degree we would like to spend as much time as possible as a family with her." explained Senator Noynoy Aquino of their decision.
Aquino, however, said that there will still be honor guards at the wake, as per tradition in wakes for former government officials.
The Aquinos also announces President Cory's wake and memorial services schedule as listed below:
"For all intentions and purposes, she had been a private citizen after stepping down, and siguro, to a degree we would like to spend as much time as possible as a family with her." explained Senator Noynoy Aquino of their decision.
Aquino, however, said that there will still be honor guards at the wake, as per tradition in wakes for former government officials.
The Aquinos also announces President Cory's wake and memorial services schedule as listed below:
- : President Cory's body will lie in state at the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) gymnasium.
- : The wake will be open to the public (Gate 5 entrance for public and Gate 2 for media) from 5 p.m. on Saturday and will continue until Monday. The daily viewing schedule will be until 4 a.m., and will then resume on 7 a.m.
- : A mass at the LSGH will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.
- : Daily Catholic masses daily at 12nn and 8 p.m. at LSGH and Manila Cathedral.
- : "Dedication Garden for Tita Cory" at the Sacred Ground of EDSA Shrine (where supporters can put flowers, prayers, candles and notes to Cory).
- : President Cory's remain will be transferred from LSGH to Manila Cathedral on August 3 at 11am.
- : Chronological service will be held at the Manila Cathedral on August 4.
- : Necrological and vigil service is on August 4 from 4 a.m. until 6 a.m. at the Manila Cathedral.
- : On Wednesday, President Cory will be buried at the Manila Memorial Park after a 9 a.m. mass at the cathedral. She will be buried beside her late husband, Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also declared a 10-day period of national mourning for the lost of Philippine much admired former President Cory Aquino.
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Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, 76, has passed away of cardio-respiratory arrest at exactly 3:18 a.m. Saturday at the Makati Medical Center.
At about 5 a.m. outside the hospital, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III read a statement announcing the death of his mother.
The statement read:
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., August 1, 2009, of cardio-respiratory arrest.
"She would have wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country.
"Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang kaunting panahon para makasama namin ang aming mahal na ina."
He told the press how unselfish her mother would be to still think of others while suffering from pain, "Yung touching dun sa akin yung sa ICU first time kong nakatokang magbantay. Imbes na matanong ko kung kumusta ka, ang tinanong sa akin kung kumain na ako at yung mga kasamahan ko. Other times naman nagbabasa ako ng dyaryo, tinanong nya kung ano laman dyan. Di ba pag ikaw ang maysakit eh natural yung 'ang sama naman ng pakiramdam ko', pero sya laging yung iba ang nasa isip."
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At about 5 a.m. outside the hospital, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III read a statement announcing the death of his mother.
The statement read:
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., August 1, 2009, of cardio-respiratory arrest.
"She would have wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country.
"Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang kaunting panahon para makasama namin ang aming mahal na ina."
At a press conference held this morning at the Ramon Cojuangco Building in Makati, Senator Noynoy speaks about the remaining days of her mother, late President Corazon Aquino, at the Makati Medical Center.
He told the press how unselfish her mother would be to still think of others while suffering from pain, "Yung touching dun sa akin yung sa ICU first time kong nakatokang magbantay. Imbes na matanong ko kung kumusta ka, ang tinanong sa akin kung kumain na ako at yung mga kasamahan ko. Other times naman nagbabasa ako ng dyaryo, tinanong nya kung ano laman dyan. Di ba pag ikaw ang maysakit eh natural yung 'ang sama naman ng pakiramdam ko', pero sya laging yung iba ang nasa isip."
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Popular TV host Boy Abunda, a close friend of the Aquino family, told reporters on Saturday that the Aquinos were praying the Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary when Cory gave her last deep breath.
Abunda said all five children of Mrs. Aquino, and her close friends and relatives were at her bedside when the former leader passed away.
After that last breath, Abunda said, Mrs. Aquino's children quietly cried.
"Malungkot. Tahimik na nag-iiyakan. Tahimik, except for Kris who was very quiet," he said, referring to the youngest daughter of Mrs. Aquino.
"Kris was very quiet. She was displaying such courage pero noong dinadala palabas mga labi ni Tita Cory... because you have to remember that Kris was in the hospital, Kris was by the side of her mother since July 20 hanggang sa mga oras na yun. Hanggang ngayon si Kris ay nasa tabi ng kanyang ina." Abunda said.
He also said that Fr. Catalino Arevalo, who is a very close friend of the former leader and had been officiating a mass for her at the hospital, officiated a mass right after Mrs. Aquino's death.
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Abunda said all five children of Mrs. Aquino, and her close friends and relatives were at her bedside when the former leader passed away.
After that last breath, Abunda said, Mrs. Aquino's children quietly cried.
"Malungkot. Tahimik na nag-iiyakan. Tahimik, except for Kris who was very quiet," he said, referring to the youngest daughter of Mrs. Aquino.
"Kris was very quiet. She was displaying such courage pero noong dinadala palabas mga labi ni Tita Cory... because you have to remember that Kris was in the hospital, Kris was by the side of her mother since July 20 hanggang sa mga oras na yun. Hanggang ngayon si Kris ay nasa tabi ng kanyang ina." Abunda said.
He also said that Fr. Catalino Arevalo, who is a very close friend of the former leader and had been officiating a mass for her at the hospital, officiated a mass right after Mrs. Aquino's death.
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Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino Dies
Former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino passed away at exactly 3:18 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at the Makati Medical Center in Manila after battling colon cancer for more than a year. She was 76.Once a reluctant housewife, Aquino was known as an icon of Philippine democracy after the EDSA 'People Power' revolution removed the Marcos dictatorship and restored democracy in the Southeast Asian archipelago in 1986.
Aquino served as the nation's president until 1992 when she gave way to her successor, President Fidel Ramos.
But in March 2008, Cory Aquino has been diagnosed with colon cancer and has been going in and out of the hospital since then for chemotherapy. Last May, she underwent surgery to remove parts of her colon and was brought to the Makati Medical Center in June due to loss of appetite.
Last Monday, the Aquino family said Mrs. Aquino's condition had turned to "guarded" due to her fluctuating blood pressure.
Her son, Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III, confirmed that the former leader's cancer had already spread to her liver.
"Her weakened condition does not allow chemotherapy. We have reached the point where you're not sure if the intervention will help or worsen the condition," he told reporters.
Last week, her supporters tied yellow ribbons along Times St. and Examiner St. in Quezon City near Mrs. Aquino's residence, and also outside the Makati Medical Center, symbolizing hope and prayers for her recovery and as a show of support for Philippine democracy.
May Your Soul Rest in Peace, President Cory.
