Judy Ann Santos Returns to ABS-CBN via New Season of BET ON YOUR BABY

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo returns to television this May as ABS-CBN brings back the cutest game show on Philippine television, “Bet On Your Baby,” for another exciting and cuteness-filled season.

“I’m so excited to be working on TV again. I was gone for more than a year so it feels good to do a show again that is close to you heart. I hope one of your kids can join us in the Baby Dome,” said Juday.

The Queen of Drama, who is also the queen of her family with the addition of newborn daughter Luna, also teased audiences of new program elements to watch out for.

One of these is her newest sidekick, the digital mascot named Piggy Bangs. All throughout the episode, Juday and the little prince and princesses who will be playing will be interacting with Piggy.
All kid contestants will also be automatically part of the Baby Club which gives them exclusive perks and access to the program.

For its pilot week, five celebrity babies with their mommies and daddies will compete. The game starts off with them playing one by one in the game round where the kids will face mini challenges inside the baby dome. One parent must place his or her bet as to how far his or her child can go in accomplishing a particular challenge. If the parent gets it correctly, they win P10,000. If not, they still get a consolation of P5,000.

The elimination happens in the second round called “Watcha Makulit.” The first family to get the correct answer advances to the jackpot around.

In the final stretch of the show, mommy, daddy, and baby get three chances to find and smash the piggy bank that contains P1 million.

“Bet on Your Baby” has changed a lot of lives and has been an inspiring show for Filipino families for almost two years since it premiered in 2013. The show named a total of 11 kid millionaires or called Babynaryos. Because of its grand prizes, exciting games, and the moving stories of the contestants, “Bet on Your Baby” has been a well-loved show in the Kapamilya network.

Don’t miss the return of the cutest game show on PH TV, “Bet On Your Baby,” this May on ABS-CBN.

By: JENG On 4/29/2017 11:08:00 PM

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At WATSONS, Get as Much Savings with its "Members Get More" Campaign Using Your SM Advantage Card

Shopping for the best beauty and health products just got even more exciting and satisfying as WATSONS, Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, today launched its “Members Get More” campaign where members get more savings, more points and more value in more than 500 Watsons stores nationwide.

Members Get More gives shoppers more reasons to come back to Watsons by giving more rewards and exclusive privileges to card-bearing customers.

MORE POINTS, MORE SAVINGS, MORE VALUE

Cardholders who shop at Watsons will be entitled to “members only” promotions that allow them to earn more reward points, which they can also use to pay for their next purchases.

Members can also enjoy more discounts, as they can choose from hundreds of products on member price.

They can also get exclusive freebies and easily join eRaffle promotions exclusive to members such as the recent Make Your Summer Promo where members get a chance to win a trip for four to any of 5 local summer destinations. Members will also be the first to be notified of upcoming deals and offers and can receive invites to exclusive events.

“At Watsons, we want to make our shoppers special. So we make sure they enjoy perks of being a loyal customer every time they visit our stores. With the Members Get More program, they can get more savings, more points and even get exclusive prices simply by using their SM Advantage Card (SMAC),” says Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion.

Also included in the Watsons loyalty program are SM Prestige and BDO Rewards card.

With my SM Advantage Card, I was able to save 90% (equivalent to P642.00) on these beauty items at WATSONS. Now, you can enjoy hundreds of products on promo at Watsons stores near you. Just look for the GREEN tags on all participating products, flash your SMAC when paying and you can instantly get more savings, more SMAC points, more value for your money. #MembersGetMoreAtWatsons #SMACatWatsons #WatsonsPH #FirstTierBrands

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LOOK FOR THE GREEN MEMBER TAG

SMAC members and other participating cardholders can get even more savings when buying items at “members only” price. All they have to do is choose from the hundreds of items which are specially marked with a Green Member Tag.

For those who are not yet SM Advantage card members, they can avail of the SMAC membership at any Watsons store nationwide to start enjoying the Members Get More program.


SM ADVANTAGE CARD

Since SM Advantage’s inception in 2002, it has redefined the meaning of shopping by rewarding more than 9 million of our members not just with points they can earn and redeem but also exclusive perks and discounts they can enjoy.

Going beyond the mall experience, SM Advantage has become part of its members’ daily lives. From simply paying their phone bills, to gassing up their cars, to booking their accommodations on their next travel destinations and just recently, through pawning, and money transfers- giving our members more reasons to be rewarded.

By: JENG On 4/28/2017 03:28:00 AM

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GMA-7 Headwriter Suzette Doctolero Might Get Terminated After Saying ALDUB's DTBY is a Flop

GMA-7 Headwriter Suzette Doctolero might get terminated after saying that ALDUB's primetime series "Destined To Be Yours" is a flop.



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By: JENG On 4/28/2017 02:50:00 AM

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GSM Premium Gin Elevated Cocktail Experience Mix with Arts at the Recent "Art in the Park" in Makati City

GSM Premium Gin brought elevated cocktail experience and the arts together at the recent Art in the Park held at the Jaime Velasquez Park, Salcedo Village in Makati City. Art in the Park is a gathering of a diverse group of artists and art enthusiasts with the mission of making visual arts accessible to everyone.

 

While art aficionados enjoyed GSM Premium Gin’s handcrafted cocktails, they also contributed in producing a unique art installation wherein returned cocktail cups were recycled and turned into an instant art work that formed a rendition of the iconic Ginebra San Miguel logo of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo. In addition to the art installation, visitors modernized a stencil artwork of the St. Michael the Archangel logo by adding dashes of colors.

“GSM Premium Gin is about elevating taste by making people experience the finer things in life. Our presence here at Art in the Park signifies that our brand appreciates art not just as a form of expression, but as a medium that can be purposeful. Through Art in the Park, we help grow local talent which is just the beginning of the greater things in store for the brand and for the art community,” said GSM Premium Gin Assistant Brand Manager Giselle Villanueva.

 

The Instagram-worthy GSM Premium Gin Cart was likewise an attraction in itself. Inspired by the 183 years of heritage and history of Ginebra San Miguel, the gin cart is also highlighted by the iconic logo of Amorsolo etched on its wooden finish. The full-service mobile bar offered visitors Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin in expertly crafted cocktails such as the refreshing Calamansi Surprise, Sweet Lemony Martini and Mango Paradise, plus the classic Gin and Tonic, prepared by Ginebra San Miguel’s world-class mixologists.

GSM Premium Gin is an exquisite blend of botanical extracts and juniper berries, splashed with a tang of delectable citrus and blended with high quality alcohol. GSM Premium Gin is a consistent Gold Quality Label awardee of the Monde Selection International Institute for Quality Selections.

 

For more on GSM Premium Gin and its handcrafted cocktail mixes, visit www.facebook.com/GSMPremiumGin or www.gsmpremiumspirits.com.ph.

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, is the producer of the world’s no. 1 selling gin Ginebra San Miguel, and other quality liquor products including GSM Premium Gin, GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors Mojito, GSM Blue Flavors Brown Coffee, Antonov Vodka, Vino Kulafu, and Primera Light Brandy.

By: JENG On 4/28/2017 02:44:00 AM

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BPCI, PLDT, Smart and Voyager Innovations Launch the Historic Binibining Pilipinas Fan Voting

The Binibining Pilipinas fever heats up as PLDT, Smart, and Voyager Innovations power the SMS and digital fan voting of the pageant, where the winner of the text votes will secure a slot in the Top 15. This twist is an exciting first in the pageant’s 54-year history.

“This year is extra-ordinary–from the beauties to the show – and is even more exciting because we are letting people vote for their candidate of choice through technology, a first in the pageant’s 54 years,” said Stella Marquez-Araneta, chair of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI).

To vote for your favorite contestant, simply text BB and send to 2929022. Votes will be counted from today, April 26, until 9:00pm of April 30 during the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 coronation night.

Aside from text voting, you can also help pick this year’s Miss Photogenic by participating in the online voting on the official website of Binibining Pilipinas (www.bbpilipinas.com/vote).

 

“As we saw during the country’s hosting of the 65th Miss Universe pageant last January, pageant competitions have become more digital like never before. We’re glad that Binibining Pilipinas 2017 will be putting the power of digital into the hands of millions of Filipino fans this time. We all therefore will be given the chance to vote for our bets, powered by the combined digital technologies of Smart and Voyager,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of PLDT, Smart, and Voyager Innovations.

Don’t miss the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 Grand Coronation Night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 30, 9:00pm, with delayed telecast on ABS-CBN.

By: JENG On 4/28/2017 02:27:00 AM

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Miho Nishida and Tommy Esguerra Confirm Break Up

Celebrity couple whose love story started inside the Pinoy Big Brother House Miho Nishida and Tommy Esguerra or ToMiho have broken up.

The two, according to ABS-CBN talent arm Star Magic, ended their 1 year relationship, but did not give the reason for the breakup. 

"Both parties remain friends but have agreed to spend time apart. Miho and Tommy ask for your continuous support for their individual careers. Thank you," the statement read.

ToMiho officially became a couple in December 2015 when he asked her to be his girlfriend on an episode of "It's Showtime."

He said at the time: "Miho, maski sandali pa lang tayong magkasama, pakiramdam ko habangbuhay na kitang kilala. Ikaw ang nagpapaganda ng araw ko. Dahil sa iyo, nababaliw ako....Napakahalaga mo sa akin at hindi kita pababayaan Miho."

Tommy even introduced Miho to his family in California in January last year.

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By: JENG On 4/27/2017 11:47:00 PM

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Duterte Renews GMA-7 Franchise for 25 Years, Plans to Block ABS-CBN's Franchise Renewal

President Rodrigo Duterte, on April 21, has signed Republic Act (RA) No. 10925 last April 21, which grants the renewal of franchise of Republic Broadcasting System, Inc., which is now known as GMA Network for 25 years.

The law also requires the Kapuso Network to provide free public service time to the government in relaying important public announcements and warnings.

The free public service time should be equivalent of 10% of all its ad time.

The RA 10925 reads: "The franchise shall be subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal by the Congress of the Philippines when the public interest requires and shall not be interpreted as an exclusive grant of the privileges herein provided for.

"The grantee, its successors or assignees shall comply with the applicable labor standards under existing labor laws, rules and regulations and such other issuance as may be promulgated by the Department of Labor and Employment, taking into consideration the nature and peculiarities of the broadcast industry."

Meanwhile, Duterte said he would block the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise and accused the Kapamilya network of "swindling" for supposedly not airing his political ad that was already paid during the campaign period last year.

Asked if he would block the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise, he said: "Yes."

"If ganoon ka kaano, you're engaged in swindling for all we know ilang kompanya dito na hindi n'yo pinalabas. If you operate, ABS-CBN, tapos manloloko lang kayo ng tao, mag-swindling kayo, I have to stop you, 'di ba?" he told reporters in an ambush interview in Malacañang.

The franchise has been there for 25 years. The law said it's okay, only if you adhere to journalistic standards," he said.

ABS-CBN's franchise will expire on March 30, 2020.

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By: JENG On 4/27/2017 08:46:00 PM

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(Promo) Win a Trip to Watch the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 21

 

RTL CBS Entertainment and Monster RX 931 invite all music fans for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience to catch the 2017 Billboard Music Awards live in Las Vegas. 

Tune in to Monster RX 93.1 from 6:00AM – 10:00AM from April 24 to April 28, 2017, and wait for the DJ’s cue to call and take your shot at this exciting promo. Put your music knowledge to the test as you answer trivia questions posted on Monster’s Facebook page about the Billboard Music Awards and RTL CBS Entertainment.

Winners selected each day become qualifiers for the final raffle to be drawn and announced on May 3, 2017. The lucky winner and a friend will go on a four-day, three-night all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas to catch the hottest music acts perform live at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2017. 

Participants must have a valid U.S. Visa and Philippine Passport valid for the next six months.

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards will air first and exclusive, and live from the U.S., on RTL CBS Entertainment on May 22, 8:00 AM.

Follow https://www.facebook.com/RTLCBSEntertainment/ and https://www.facebook.com/rx931/ for more details.

By: JENG On 4/26/2017 03:01:00 AM

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Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo Named 2016 Box-Office King and Queen

Your favorite Kapamilya stars bagged the major awards at the 48th Box-Office Entertainment Awards given by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. 

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo were named Box Office Queen and King, respectively, for their movie "Barcelona: A Love Untold."

Coco Martin and Vice Ganda, meanwhile, were named the Phenomenal Stars of Philippine Cinema for their 2016 movie "The Super Parental Guardians."

Here is the complete list of winners:

Phenomenal Stars of Philippine Cinema – Vice Ganda and Coco Martin for "The Super Parental Guardians"

Box Office King – Daniel Padilla for "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Box Office Queen – Kathryn Bernardo for "Barcelona: A Love Untold"

Film Actor of the Year – Dingdong Dantes for "The Unmarried Wife"

Film Actress of the Year – Vilma Santos for "Everything About Her"

TV Actor of the Year – Jericho Rosales for "Magpahanggang Wakas"

TV Actress of the Year – Kim Chiu for "The Story of Us"

Prince of Philippine Movies – Alden Richards

Princess of Philippine Movies – Maine Mendoza

Prince of Philippine Television – James Reid

Princess of Philippine Television – Nadine Lustre

Most Popular Loveteam of the Year – Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano

Most Promising Loveteam of the Year – McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson

TV Supporting Actor of the Year – Arjo Atayde

TV Supporting Actress of the Year – Susan Roces

Most Promising Movie Actor of the Year – Joshua Garcia

Most Promising Movie Actress of the Year – Julia Barretto

Most Promising TV Actor of the Year – Joseph Marco

Most Promising TV Actress of the Year – Yassi Pressman

Breakthrough Performance by an Actor in A Single Program – Coco Martin

Male Concert Performers of the Year – Martin Nievera and Erik Santos

Female Concert Performers of the Year – Regine Velasquez and Angeline Quinto

Male Recording Artist of the Year – Alden Richards

Female Recording Artist of the Year – Sarah Geronimo

Most Promising Male Singer/Performer of the Year – Bailey May

Most Promising Female Singer/Performer of the Year – Ylona Garcia

Most Popular Recording/Performing Group - Hashtags

Most Promising Recording/Performing Group – That's My Bae

Breakthrough Child Star of Movies & TV – McNeal "Awra" Briguela

Most Popular Male Child Performer – Simon "Onyok" Pineda

Most Popular Female Child Performer – Xia Vigor

All-Time Favorite Actor – Ian Veneracion

All-Time Favorite Actress – Jodi Sta. Maria

Comedy Actor of the Year – Vic Sotto

Comedy Actress of the Year – Angelica Panganiban

Male TV Host of the Year – Luis Manzano

Female TV Host of the Year – Toni Gonzaga-Soriano

Most Popular Film Producer/Production – Star Cinema

Most Popular Screenwriter – Olivia Lamasan and Carmi Raymundo

Most Popular Film Director – Bb. Joyce Bernal

Most Popular TV Program (News & Public Affairs) – 24 Oras

Most Popular TV Program Primetime Drama – FPJ's Ang Probinsyano

Most Popular TV Program Daytime Drama – Greatest Love

Most Popular TV Program - Talent Search/Reality/Talk/Game – The Voice Kids Season 3

Most Popular TV Program - Musical Variety/Noontime & Primetime – ASAP

Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award – Ogie Alcasid

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By: JENG On 4/24/2017 09:13:00 PM

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Dengue Vaccine DENGXAVIA Now Available Over-the-Counter at WATSONS, Vaccination Locations and Schedules Released

Fact: Dengue is one of the major health issues in the country, with the virus affecting kids more than adults.

Fact: In 2015, there were over 200,000 dengue cases in the country, with around 1,000 cases resulting in death.

Myth: People have the misconception that once a person has suffered dengue fever before, it will not be able to recur.

Myth: There is no specific drug or vaccine to protect against dengue fever. 

Medical science had a significant milestone late in 2015 when the world's first-ever dengue vaccine was approved for human use. It took almost two decades of research to formulate DENGXAVIA, the dengue vaccine manufactured by French pharmaceutical company, Sanofi Pasteur.

When the vaccine was approved, the Philipines became the first country in Asia to use the vaccine. In 2016, the Department of Health (DOH) rolled out a government-sponsored vaccination program against dengue for public school students in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon, and CALABARZON, areas that recorded the highest number of cases. 

And now, WATSONS, an international health care and beauty care chain, will be the first retailer to conduct a vaccination program against dengue in 108 of their stores. 

Dengvaxia comes in three doses, given at six-month intervals and doctors will be present in select Watsons stores to administer the vaccine.

Watsons's three-part series of dengue vaccinations will be on:

BATCH 1: April 30 (first shot); October 29 (second); April 29, 2018 (third).

BATCH 2: May 14, (first shot); November 12 (second); and May 13, 2018 (third).  

For the list of participating Watsons stores, click HERE. 

Watsons health business director Danilo Chiong clarified that the vaccine is only available in the listed Watsons stores that will participate in the vaccination schedules. He explained the vaccine would be administered on site and only by their doctor on the set dates because the vaccines have "specific handling and cold chain storage requirements." In short, you cannot buy the vaccine, and take it your doctor.
 

The vaccine would be administered on listed Watsons stores by their doctor on the set dates because the vaccines have "specific handling and cold chain storage requirements." You cannot buy the vaccine, and take it your doctor.  

While the vaccine is already available in private hospitals, Watsons offers the vaccine at P4,000 per dose for a total of P12,000 for the complete cycle. Our research indicates Watsons rate per dose is lower than those sold in hospitals, but Chiong could not confirm, pointing out that the company "is not aware of how much doctors,  hospitals, and clinics are charging for the vaccine."

"We are offering the best price possible for our customers," he says, adding that Watsons partnered with BDO so patients can use their credit card to pay by installment with no interest.

Dengvaxia can be administered to patients ages 9 to 45. Patients who have had dengue in the past can still get the vaccine, explains Dr. Rontgene Solante, a medical expert on infectious diseases, to Inquirer. However, the DOH advises that the vaccine is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individial who have a weakend immune system or are sick at the time of the vaccination. It's also not recommended for invidiuals who are allergic to the ingredients, so you have to check with your family physician first beforehand.

Recipients of the vaccine will be reminded every six months of their next dosage. Each vaccine costs P4,000 or a total of P12,000 for the full cycle.

Dr. Solante explains how the vaccine works when you've been bitten by a mosquito that carries dengue. "If you get bitten [by a mosquito], you won’t get the symptoms - headache, fever, decrease in platelet count and abdominal pain. If you have a mild type of dengue, the fever will disappear in three or four days. The platelet count will not be too low. [The vaccine] can prevent severe dengue or thrombocytopenia, the lowest platelet count of under 50,000.” The vaccine could also lower the chance of transmission, or infect other people.

The vaccine contains inactivated components of dengue virus. When it is administered to an individual, he can exhibit symptoms (as mentioned above) so the body can produce antibodies to protect you against it. According to the DOH, it's normal to experience these symptoms after getting the vaccine: headache, muscle pain, pain, redness, itching, or swelling at the injection site, feeling unwell and weak, and fever. 

Based on the clinical trials Sanofi Pasteur conducted in several countries, including the Philipines, the vaccine helps reduce the risk of hospitalization by 80 percent, and lessens the possibility of developing a more severe form of the disease (internal bleeding for example) by 93 percent. According to a study by the University of the Philippines National Institute of Health (UP-NIH), the vaccine is expected to reduce dengue cases in the country by over 24 percent in a span of five years.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), two-thirds of the 400 million people who are infected by dengue fever worldwide are in Asia. As of February 2017, the vaccine has been approved in 14 countries where dengue is endemic, including Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, and the Philippines.

The Philippines has the seventh highest number of dengue cases worldwide, says Dr. Solante. “This vaccine is important in places where dengue is highly endemic, like the Philippines. DOH can’t afford to vaccinate everyone, so we need the help of the private sector. In other countries, vaccination is an important health program. Prevention reflects the health of a community. " he said.

By: JENG On 4/23/2017 03:34:00 PM

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"Destined To Be Yours" to Get the Axe Due to Poor Ratings

GMA Network's Senior Vice President for Entertainment TV Ms. Lilybeth G. Rasonable sent GMANetwork.com and DestinedToBeYours.com.ph her official statement regarding GMA Creative Unit Head Suzette Doctolero's tweets saying the GMA Telebabad show "Destined To Be Yours" featuring Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza's tandem is a huge flop.

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"Her tweets are her personal opinions and not those of the Network. We will deal with her separately and privately," Ms. Rasonable wrote.

She also assured that the show is not a flop.

"Destined To Be Yours' average rating from pilot episode to present is higher than competition. Alden and Maine's chemistry has become more and more evident as the story progresses and this makes the scenes more kilig than ever. As producers, how can we not be happy with a winning show?" she said.

Ms. Rasonable also denied that the show will be cut short.

"DTBY's story was really written to end in May. It is NOT being shortened. We fixed the schedule kasi that after the soap, they will already start shooting for the movie," she clarified.

Destined To Be Yours is Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza's first teleserye together. It airs from Monday to Friday, after Encantadia on GMA Telebabad. - GMANetwork.com

By: JENG On 4/23/2017 12:45:00 PM

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Charo Santos-Concio Wins Acting Award in 17th Canary Islands Film Festival

Charo Santos-Concio was given the Special Mention honor in acting at the 17th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, held in the Canary Islands for outstanding performance in her comeback film “Ang Babaeng Humayo”. 

“This piece of good news is always welcome! I am grateful to have been considered worthy of a special mention.” the Kapamilya lady executive said.

She recounted that her director Lav Diaz had forwarded an e-mail to her. “The festival head said that the jury was torn, so they made an exception for the first time in the acting category and decided to give this special recognition.”

She asserted: “My thanks to the jury and again thanks to Direk Lav for the trust!”

By: JENG On 4/21/2017 06:48:00 PM

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Richard Gutierrez Faces P38.6M Tax Evasion Case

On Friday, April 21, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed a P38-million tax evasion case before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Richard Gutierrez and his production company, R Gutz Production Corp.

The BIR said that the actor and his production company, where he sits as president, allegedly under-declared P39.6 million in sales in 2012, R Gutz also failed to file an annual income tax return and two quarterly value added tax returns during the same year.

“As a consequence of their acts and omissions, R Gutz and its president, Richard Gutierrez, were assessed an estimated aggregate deficiency tax liability for taxable year 2012 in the total amount of P38.57 million,” BIR in a statement.

Richard and his company declared P311,111 in sales in 2012. However, their clients said they bought a total of P39.9 million from the entertainment firm during the same period, based on a list of purchases.

BIR said that it has sent the actor the result of its findings in September 2014, January 2017, and March 2017 but the agency said it did not receive any response

By: JENG On 4/21/2017 06:19:00 PM

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Korean Superstar Lee Min-ho Starts Mandatory Military Enlistment

Lee Min-ho is set to begin his mandatory military service in May, according to his agency on Tuesday.

“Lee Min-ho’s enlistment date was confirmed today. He will begin service on May 12 at Gangnam-gu office as a public service officer,” MYM Entertainment said. “He’ll spend his time preparing for the service until May.”

The Korean Superstar will be assigned to a noncombat position due to an injury sustained from a 2006 car accident with actor Jung Il-woo.

By: JENG On 4/21/2017 06:14:00 PM

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#WalangPasok Long Weekend Holiday from April 27 - May 1, 2017 in Metro Manila

Malacañang on Friday, April 21, ordered the suspension of work in Metro Manila starting April 27 to April 29 in time for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Pasay City.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea made the declaration by authority of President Rodrigo Duterte through Memorandum Circular No 18.

The memorandum said all government offices in the cities of Manila, Makati and Pasay would have non-working holiday on April 27, Thursday. However, all government and private offices in Metro Manila would have a non-working holiday on April 28, Friday.

Suspension of work on April 29, Saturday, it said, was left to the discretion of the affected local government units (LGUs) and employers.

Classes in public and private schools on all levels in Metro Manila are also suspended on April 28 while suspension of classes in the cities of Pasay, Makati and Manila on April 27 will be left to the discretion of their school heads.

Malacañang earlier said that April 27 to 28 would be non-working holidays but later corrected that it would only be non-working days on the said dates.

The Asean Summit and Related meetings will be held from April 26-29 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. Leaders of the nine other member-states of the Asean and diplomats are expected to attend the summit.

May 1 is declared as Legal Holiday in celebration of Labor Day.

By: JENG On 4/21/2017 04:24:00 PM

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TV Ratings: "The Voice Teens" Beats GMA-7's "Tsuperhero," 37.9% vs. 15.1%

Viewers nationwide watched the first batch of teen artists impress the four superstar coaches of “The Voice Teens” as its blind auditions kicked off on a high note, recording a national TV rating of 37.9%, according to Kantar Media.

The program’s pilot episode made “The Voice Teens” the most watched program across urban and rural homes nationwide and beat its rival program “Tsuperhero,” which only garnered 15.1%.

It also sent netizens abuzz as they posted their comments online while watching the show, sending the episode’s official hashtag #TheVoice Teens to the top of the list of the trending topics on Twitter in the country and worldwide.

The four coaches already have one artist on their respective teams – the four-chair turner and teen wonder of Makati, Mikko Estrada (coach Sarah); the astig singing beauty of Pampanga, Isabela Vinzon (coach Bamboo), another four-chair turner and the chicharon charmer of Sampaloc, Patrick Corporal (coach Lea), and the mega fan of Cavite, Zyra Peralta (coach Sharon).

Don’t miss the teen artists who will give inspiration and share their extraordinary talent in “The Voice Teens” every Saturday, 7:15 PM and Sunday, 7 PM. It also features the team-up of award-winning hosts Luis Manzano and Toni Gonzaga.

By: JENG On 4/20/2017 05:07:00 PM

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Angel Locsin and Douglas Nierras to Seat as "I Can Do That" Special Judge this Weekend

Their special performances will be evaluated and scored by special judges – actress Angel Locsin and choreographer Douglas Nierras.

Joining forces for an explosive LED poi dancing performance are Gab Valenciano, Cristine Reyes, Daniel Matsunaga, and Arci Munoz, who have all been named weekly winners and admittedly feel pressured to win again.

Pokwang, Wacky Kiray, Sue Ramirez, and JC Santos, meanwhile, show their love for Filipino culture as they perform various Filipino folk dances. Will Pokwang and Kiray finally win this time?

Whose performance will impress Angel, Douglas, and the viewers?

Find out in “I Can Do That” this Saturday and Sunday, 9:45PM on ABS-CBN. 

By: JENG On 4/20/2017 04:51:00 PM

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FAST & FURIOUS 8 Breaks PH Box-Office Record with P110-M Opening Gross

Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious 8 smashed global box office records, earning $532.5 -million 

worldwide to set a new high-water mark for an opening weekend.

(Watch the new Fast & Furious 8 spot at http://youtu.be/3PmVGHemFvI.)

The action thriller debuted with $432.3 million internationally after bowing in 63 foreign markets; and a solid $100.2-million in North America.

In the Philippines, the Vin Diesel-Dwayne Johnson blockbuster opened at No.1 with a two-day weekend gross of P110-million. Said figure towers as the biggest weekend ever for the Fast & Furious franchise, surpassing the P98-M bow of 2015's Fast & Furious 7.

The ode to fast cars and family opened in the Philippines last Saturday, April 15, with an unstoppable P56-M and new record as the highest opening day for a Fast & Furious movie (beating 7's P48-M first-day gross).

Saturday's receipts was also the biggest opening day of the year so far, as well the best first day gross for a Universal Pictures title in history.

Fast & Furious 8 features a returning all-star cast, as well as a star-studded array of newcomers to this world – Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Helen Mirren, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Scott Eastwood with Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron.

Now playing across the Philippines, Fast & Furious 8 is distributed by United International Pictures through Columbia Pictures.

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By: JENG On 4/20/2017 12:25:00 PM

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Don't Let The TRANGKASEASON Hits You! Here Are Ways to Protect Your Family from the Dreaded Flu

Flu or "trangkaso" in a local dialect is an illness that is well known to all. Everyone seems to have been through it at one time or another; yet no one is immune despite having been infected as the virus comes in various forms. Moreover, one cannot underestimate the flu virus as influenza can kill you; in many instances, Filipinos regard the onset of the infection as a simple fever yet it not attended to on time, that case of "lagnat" caused by the virus could be debilitating and even fatal.

In the Philippines, influenza is considered as a leading cause of morbidity. According to the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control of the Department of Health, one out of 100 Filipinos gets sick of influenza are young children as well as adults aged 50 or above whose vaccination against flu is strongly recommended based on health studies both here and abroad.

With the advent of the flu season, protecting yourself and your loved ones against the threat of influenza takes on a special urgency. This is the objective of the Trangkaseason public health information campaign.

Trangkaseason Flu Awareness Campain aims to generate a high level of people's awareness on the threat of flu and provide the public with the needed information on how to prepare and to protect themselves and their families from this deadly disease.

Studies have shown that the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to getba flu shot or to get vaccinated every year. The flu seasons comes yearly from June to November with a virus that can change from season to season and because of this, it os vital to maintain an annual vaccination schedule to keep oneself fully protected. This is truth to the saying that "an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure". This is close to the truth about flu, as the cost of hospitalization could run into the tens of thousands of pesos, without even counting the wasted days and personal suffering that influenza can cause.

The quadrivalent influenza vaccine is available now! Get flu vaccinated this April to prepare yourself for the June to November flu peak season or during the wet season.

Flu vaccination is available at your family doctor or health center and there are government facilities or programs that provide them for free to indigent families. Consult your doctor or seek medical advice on how you can protect yourself and your family members in this coming flu season.

By: JENG On 4/20/2017 12:59:00 AM

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BRILLANTE MENDOZA PRESENTS: PAGTATAPOS Premieres April 22 on TV5

In celebration of graduation month, award-winning director Brillante Mendoza takes us back to our grad-waiting phase through the last episode of his film-made-for-television Brillante Mendoza Presents: Pagtatapos - which will be aired on TV5 this April 22, 2017, 9:30pm.

Brillante Mendoza Presents: Pagtatapos features the story of a 4th year folk dance student from the high school for the arts in Los Baños.It depicts how a troubled young girl goes through life as she faces her personal struggles concerning her studies, her family and her recurring visions of Maria Makiling.

More than just a story of teenage survival, "Pagtatapos" is a serious appeal to parents and families to take heed of the unspoken needs of their children. It raises awareness on a serious issue of youth suicide and how the family plays an important part in helping someone get through struggles such as these.

This is yet another brave television masterpiece by the award winning director, Brillante Mendoza. "Pagtatapos" beautifully depicts a story about making the right choice by choosing life. This made for television film is a reflection of TV5's strong commitment to be the TV network that provides differentiated entertainment. Catch Brillante Mendoza Presents: Pagtatapos on Saturday, April 22 9:30PM.

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By: JENG On 4/19/2017 09:35:00 PM

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Rodrigo Duterte, Beyonce and Oprah Winfrey Top TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People Poll for 2017

After consistently leading the survey that started in the last week of March, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte officially claimed the top spot in TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people poll for 2017. 

Duterte received 5 percent of “Yes” votes ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, richest man in the world Bill Gates and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the survey. The four all got 3 percent of "Yes" votes.

In the Entertainment category, actress-TV host Oprah Winfrey and other Hollywood celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna, J.K. Rowling, Emma Watson, James Corden, Viola Davis, Emma Stone, John Legend and Ryan Reynolds are at the top of the heap after garnering two percent of "Yes" votes.

At close one percent are Kanye West, Melissa McCarthy, RuPaul, Kim Kardashian West and Drake.

Though given a zero percent rating, Selena Gomez, Fan Bingbing, Alec Baldwin, Ryan Gosling, Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, DJ Khaled and Demi Lovato are also on the roster.

The TIME 100 is the US-based magazine’s annual list of the most influential people in the world. It features a number of leading artists, politicians, lawmakers, scientists and leaders in technology and business. Although TIME's editors will choose the final list of honorees, readers can share their choices with as well through an online poll.

This year's official TIME 100 list will be revealed on April 20.

By: JENG On 4/18/2017 10:19:00 AM

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Kris Aquino and Michelle Yeoh Lead the Cast of Hollywood Movie "Crazy Rich Asians"

Kris Aquino is currently in Los Angeles, California to meet her agent Chris Lee and probably to seal the deal for Hollywood film entitled "Crazy Rich Asians" based on bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan.

In an Instagram post on April 13, Kris said she is “fan girling” for being followed by international bestselling author Kevin Kwan, who is behind some of her favorite books which include “China Rich Girlfriend” and “Crazy Rich Asians”.

She also said that “Crazy Rich Asians,” which follows the intersecting stories of heir apparent Nick Young and his cousins Eddie Cheng and Astrid Leong, a Singapore society darling, also known as “The Goddess,” will soon become “a major motion picture from Warner Brothers”  hinting what Hollywood project she is going to sign up for.

Under the direction of  Jon M. Chu, director of Hollywood flicks “Step Up 2: The Streets,” “Step Up 3D,” “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” and Hasbro franchises “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” and “Jem and the Holograms,” "Crazy Rich Asians" also features Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Sonoya Mizuno and Constance Wu in the cast.

By: JENG On 4/18/2017 10:05:00 AM

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KathNiel's "Can't Help Falling In Love" Earns P33-M on Opening Day

The blockbuster tandem of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have broken their own record when their latest romantic-comedy movie "Can't Help Falling in Love" registered a gross of P33 million on its opening day which is P10 million more than the first day gross of their last movie "Barcelona A Love Untold."

Mae Cruz-Alviar, the film's director, describes "Can't Help Falling in Love" as a return to the rom-com roots for KathNiel. It sees the pair portray strangers who suddenly find themselves somehow married to one another.

The movie is now showing in over 300 cinemas nationwide.

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By: JENG On 4/16/2017 12:53:00 PM

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"Tunog Natin: Songs From Home" by Avida Bags Two Silver Anvil Awards

Tunog Natin: Songs From Home, an advocacy campaign for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) by Avida Land in collaboration with Insight 360 Consultancy Services, Inc., won two major awards at the 52nd Anvil Awards Gabi ng Parangal held last March 10 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Tunog Natin: Songs From Home featured promising and established OPM artists, Jim Paredes—also the campaign's creative consultant—, Bloomfields, Davey Langit, Moira Dela Torre, Thor Dulay, Markki Stroem, Princess Velasco, Johnoy Danao, Jason Fernandez and Jaq Dionisio.

The compilation album, launched in a concert in 2015, is composed of ten tracks—one original composition (Home is Here) and nine brilliant covers of classic Filipino songs (Tuloy Pa Rin Ako, Next In Line, Tuwing Umuulan, Hawak Kamay, Kaleidoscope World, With a Smile, Pinoy Ako, Cool Ka Lang, and Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika). Songs were arranged by Jonathan Arnold Ong of Sonic State Studio, while Takayuki Sakamoto and Angel Jose Resurrection were the production managers of the album.

By: JENG On 4/16/2017 06:40:00 AM

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Pinoy Actor Dave Bautista Back as Drax in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

For Fil-Am actor Dave Bautista (Spectre, upcoming Blade Runner 2049), returning to the Guardians fold in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a chance to reprise a character he truly enjoys playing.

"What I really love about Drax is he's not what you'd expect from reading the comics," Bautista says. "Everybody was expecting one thing, and we gave them another. It makes it more interesting. It's easy just to be the big guy who's always growling at people and intimidating people. We've seen it a million times. But when you get the same guy who looks the same way but just says the most ridiculous things that make you laugh, it makes him more interesting."

Continuing, he adds, "And he's also got that side to him that's just all heart. He's still heartbroken over the loss of his family. And I love that dynamic, man. I love playing with that. It's challenging. It makes it's interesting. It makes the character loveable and it makes people connect to him."

In the movie, Drax develops a friendship with a new character, Mantis, played by Pom Klementieff. Describing their relationship, Bautista says, "It's hard to think that Drax would have some innocence to him but he really does, and it comes out in this film. That's in the connection he has with Mantis. There's a lot of innocence in both characters. They're almost like two kids who find each other and become playmates. They just connect on a certain level that they can't connect with anybody else. They're both suffering from some pain and learning new things and new feelings, new experiences. They're going through that together and that's where the connection is."

The opportunity to work with Chris Pratt again was a plus for Bautista. "On a personal level, I think everybody involved on this film will agree that we just love him," Bautista says. "He's just such a good dude; a good, kind-hearted person. I can't say enough good things about him. He is what you see. There's nothing superficial or pretentious about Chris. He's just got a great energy about him and he's a very positive person. And that all trickles down. When you get number one coming to set who's always in a good mood, it's hard to be that guy who is in the bad mood or complaining."

Working with director James Gunn once again proves to be a positive experience for the actor. "It's great because the writer is there and the director is there, all in one person," says Bautista.

He adds, "Drax is the vehicle for James Gunn's twisted, witty sense of humor. I love when I'm shooting and delivering stuff that I can hear James off in the distance laughing because I know that it is what he wanted. That it is what he was expecting out of the dialogue that he wrote. That in itself makes me feel really good because I love giving him what he wants."

Bautista is confident that audiences will connect to the film on a personal level. As he says, "The first film was more about people coming together for the greater good. And I think this film is more about relationships with people. It is the story of a family. Your family doesn't always have to be blood family. They can be chosen family. So I think this is more of a relationship film, and everyone can relate to that."

Set to the backdrop of 'Awesome Mixtape #2,' Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.

Opening across the Philippines on April 26, 2017, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is distributed in the Philippines by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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By: JENG On 4/16/2017 06:35:00 AM

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