2008 Most Talked About In Philippine Showbiz

Lifted via GMANews.tv who in turn credit PEP for compiling the scene stealers of 2008.

I didn't like the particular order they put it as they of course had their chickens in front. So I had to re-arrange a bit.

For one I think Manny Pacquiao is just the star for the year, Charice in close second, gaining fame at a very accelerated rate in the year of 2008. Ely Buendia deserves some mention as well as the death of Rudy Fernandez. Everyone else I think was just blah to fill in the boring days

MANNY PACQUIAO (The Boxing Champ)

Philippine's pride Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao has proven that he is the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world. This year alone, he won three matches in three different weight divisions: superfeatherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.

After Pacquiao's split-decision victory in his rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15, he became the first Filipino to win three world titles in three weight divisions: WBC flyweight champion, IBF super bantamweight, and WBC super featherweight.

Pacquiao moved to lightweight to fight against David Diaz, whom he knocked out in the ninth round during their match last June 28.

Then, on December 7 (Dec. 6, U.S. time), Pacquiao made boxing great Oscar de la Hoya surrender after the 8th round during their "Dream Match." Although it was a non-title match, Pacquiao made another notch in boxing history by beating one of the boxing legends.

It's interesting to note that all three boxers whom Pacquiao defeated are Mexicans, living up to his reputation as the "Mexican Executioner."

Pacquiao's victory over his idol, De la Hoya, symbolizes the passing of the torch from one boxing great to another.


CHARICE PEMPENGCO (International Singing Sensation)

Teen singer Charice Pempengco conquered the international music scene this year with her exceptionally powerful voice.

After being discovered in YouTube and personally invited by Ellen Degeneres to perform on her show last year, Charice appeared in international TV shows (The Paul O'Grady Show and Oprah) and performed with some of the world's best singers—Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, David Foster, and the Jonas Brothers.

Oprah Winfrey called Charice "the most talented girl in the world." Charice has performed in the USA, Canada, Italy and the Netherlands.


KC CONCEPCION (The Megadaughter)


The daughter of Gabby Concepcion and his ex-wife Sharon Cuneta decided to follow in her parents' footsteps and plunged into showbiz.

After finishing her studies in Paris, KC formally entered her parents' world by signing a deal with ABS-CBN. As her baptism of fire, she was given a special episode in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. Afterwards, she starred in a month-long drama special titled I Am KC.

This year also saw her birth as a movie actress when she was paired with Richard Gutierrez in Star Cinema's For The First Time. A follow-up movie is now in the works, also with Richard but this time under GMA Films.

She has also recorded her debut album under SonyBMG and appeared in the musical Katy.

KC was chosen by the World Food Program of the United Nations to be the National Ambassador Against Hunger.


ERASERHEADS (Concert of the Year)



Music aficionados would remember August 30 as one of the most historic moments in Philippine music. The ‘90s Pinoy rock band Eraserheads reunited for a one-night concert at the Fort Open Field, Taguig City, before an eager audience of approximately 40,000.

Many thought that an Eraserheads reunion concert would not be possible, since band members Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro had a falling out before their disbandment in 2002. But, by some miracle, the four agreed to do the reunion concert.

But the concert was cut short when Ely had to be rushed to the hospital after complaining of chest pains due to emotional and physical stress. His mother had passed away a few days before the concert.

Although the concert ended abruptly, it paved the way for the Eraserheads members to reconnect and renew their friendship.


MARIAN RIVERA (Controversy Magnet)

Whatever Marian Rivera says or does surely elicits people's reaction—positive or negative—simply because she is the hottest star in showbiz today. Proof is the page views and comments that articles about Marian get here in PEP. In our list of 100 Most Viewed articles, more than 10 are stories about Marian.

Marian made the headlines this year for several reasons: a video of her confrontation with a fan; admitting that she is a "jologs"; pregnancy rumor; and her crying over Karylle's "mysterious smile."

This year can be also considered a banner year for Marian's showbiz career. She continued to reign supreme in primetime television, thanks to Marimar and Dyesebel. She was also able to do four movies this year: My Best Friend's Girlfriend, One True Love, Desperadas 2, and Shake, Rattle & Roll X. And to date, she already has 24 endorsements tucked under her belt.
RUDY FERNANDEZ (Goodbye, Daboy)

The whole movie industry mourned the death of action superstar Rudy Fernandez last June 7, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

During his entire ordeal, Daboy's wife, actress Lorna Tolentino, never left his side. It was also during this time that Daboy became closer to his family and bosom friends Jinggoy Estrada, Bong Revilla and Phillip Salvador.

Three months before his demise, Daboy celebrated his 56th birthday (March 3), with almost all of his closest friends in the industry. During his speech, with his typical fighting spirit, he said: "I'll see you again next year, same time... I'm sure magkikita pa rin tayo. Hang on, huwag kayong malulungkot, I'm not going to die."


DINGDONG DANTES (Sexiest Man)

Marian Rivera's screen partner Dingdong Dantes had his share of shining moments this year.

Dingdong established himself as one of the most sought-after young actors in the industry. After taking a risk by shedding off his wholesome image and his clothes, he captured the public's wild imagination.

When he first appeared in the Bench denim and underwear fashion show last July, Dingdong drew the loudest cheers and applause from the audience. Unknown to Dingdong, it was just the start of better things to come.

Later this year, Dingdong ranked No. 3 in E! Television's list of Top 25 Sexiest Men of the World, behind UK soccer superstar David Beckham and Argentinean actor Michael Gurfi. He became the first Filipino to be included in the Sexiest List of E! and the highest-rankled Asian this year.

His recent breakup with singer-actress Karylle was the one of the hottest issues in showbiz this year, of course. The breakup ignited several other issues including his rumored romance with Marian and the rift between Marian and Karylle.

All these made Dingdong the hottest male star in 2008.

GABBY CONCEPCION (The Comeback Kid)

Probably the biggest comeback in the history of Philippine showbiz is that of Gabby Concepcion.

After staying away from the limelight for 13 years, Gabby—who was one of the top matinee idols in the ‘80s—arrived in the country last March 30. Gabby's return elicited various reactions from people, but it cannot be denied that most of them, especially his fans, were excited to see him once again.

But his homecoming didn't turn out the way he wanted it to be.

Although he got a very lucrative deal with ABS-CBN and Star Cinema, it created an issue with GMA Films, which he signed a contract with even when he was still in the States.

He also had to face all the legal cases that he left before he flew to the U.S. Two additional cases were filed against him; one by showbiz writer Jobert Sucaldito and another one by his new manager, Mrs. Rose Flaminiano.

Gabby is back in the United States, probably thinking hard about returning to the Philippines.



MARKY CIELO (Too Young To Die)

Marky's death literally stole the spotlight from Manny Pacquiao's historic win last December 7 a few hours after this sports news.

The showbiz industry was in total shock when news broke out that 20-year-old actor Marky Cielo, the first and only StarStruck Ultimate Sole Survivor, was found dead in his room in Antipolo City.

Marky's sudden death was deeply mourned by his family, friends, co-workers, and fans. Marky's clean record in showbiz, an exception rather than rule, made him an inspiration to many.

Marky was always proud of his Igorot roots in Bauko, Mountain Province, where he was buried.

The cause of Marky's death remains a mystery. There were talks that he died on his sleep, that he committed suicide, some even say that there was foul play. But most people would rather not talk about it and give Marky the peace he deserves.


JENNYLYN MERCADO (Young Mother)

Year 2008 was a roller-coaster ride for young actress Jennylyn Mercado.

The first big story of the year was Jennylyn's pregnancy, courtesy of boyfriend Patrick Garcia. But after just a few weeks, the couple ended their relationship bitterly.

Jennylyn gave birth to Alex Jazz Mercado last August 16. Three days after, on August 19, her adoptive father Mr. Roger Mercado passed away.

Until this day, Patrick has yet to see his son and Jennylyn has no plan to give him that privilege.

Jennylyn made a comeback via a two-part episode in the weekly drama anthology Dear Friend, opposite screen partner and ex-boyfriend Mark Herras. She is also in the cast of OctoArts Films' One Night Only, an entry in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival.

She will next be seen in the GMA-7 Sine Novela Paano Ba ang Mangarap? again with Mark Herras.

NADIA MONTENEGRO (The Newsmaker)

Nadia Montenegro may not be active in showbiz anymore, but she never ran out of issues that became topics in showbiz talk shows.

Nadia figured in verbal tussles this year with three women: Gretchen Barretto, Rose Flaminiano and Cristy Fermin. These feuds became the hottest issues this year.

Nadia was accused by Gretchen as the one spreading rumors about her alleged affair with Dody Puno. Nadia was called by Mrs. Flaminiano as the "sulsoltant" of Gabby Concepcion. And finally, Cristy revealed that Nadia allegedly had a daughter out of wedlock.

Nadia's rift with these women remains unresolved, although Gretchen has already expressed her willingness to settle things with Nadia soon.

ROSE FLAMINIANO (The Manager)

Former FLT Films producer Mrs. Rose Flaminiano surprised everyone when she was able to convince Gabby Concepcion to return to the Philippines after his 13 years in the U.S. It was Mrs. Flaminiano who initiated a multimillion-peso deal with ABS-CBN for Gabby, which even his former manager Lolit Solis admitted she would not be able to do.

But the partnership between Mrs. Flaminiano and Gabby turned out to be short-lived. Gabby complained of "commission and omission, lack of transparency, and mismanagement of financial and employment concerns." Gabby wanted to terminate his contract but Mrs. Flaminiano would not allow it.

Mrs. Flaminiano also had a verbal tussle with Nadia Montenegro, whom she accused of being the "sulsoltant" of Gabby, making the actor suddenly turn his back on Rose.

Then, later this year, entertainment columnist Aster Amoyo and actresses Ara Mina, Aubrey Miles, and Maui Taylor filed a complaint against Mrs. Flaminiano for a housing loan in Pag-IBIG Fund. They never used the loan, they claimed, yet earned a bad record at the agency.

Commuting in Cebu Goes Back To Normal with Fare Rollback - P7 for Jeepneys and No more Additional P10 for Taxis

Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful that the fare will be cheaper but I for one do sympathize with drivers and a few pesos will go a long way for them. I don't get the big deal on why they can't just come to an agreement on this.



I personally don't get lawyer Manuel Iway, and why the scheme can't be advantageous for drivers? Isn't business supposed to favor the the manufacturer? While of course I'm against over-charging at the same time, there should be a balance here somewhere for everybody to be able to meet half-way.


But for public consumption as an FYI -- starting December 15, the minimum jeepney fare in Cebu will be P7 for the first five kilometers. Taxis, on the other hand, are no longer allowed to collect the P10 add-on fare.


A hearing on February 18, 2009 has been set to discuss whether the current rates should be restored or scrapped.

Jewelry Store in Mango Square Mall Gets Robbed

I'm not usually this atuned to news of robbery because I'm such a coward and would rather not think of incidences like this. But because I used to work in Mango Square building, I just had to blog about it. I really talked to these people and almost bought jewelry from this store. Of course I couldn't afford it

But anyway, it's true that they weren't heavily guarded at all for all the jewelry they were carrying.

Whose wide are you on -- Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar dela Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya is down 147 pounds for weeks, and one look at him in a track suit Wednesday seemed to back that up, while Manny Pacquiao has been eating as much as he could to match the weight requirement.

This seems to be a highly improbable if not incompatible match having to get both boxers out of their comfort zones and making them starve and/or gorge themselves just to meet the right weight for this boxing event

Pacquiao is the underdog in this matchup being much smaller than De La Hoya who has fought with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for crying out loud!

The business logic of this fight though is very sound, De La Hoya needs people to remember that he's still alive and no longer just a legend we talk about in past tense. And Pacquiao is just so far up at the top of his game he just can't seem to stop fighting. Seems like he still has something to prove to the world (despite the fact the entire Philippines now loves him). So either way, both boxers have something to gain whether they win or lose.

Anyway watch it this weekend - Manny Pacquiao versus Oscar Dela Hoya

Actor Baron Geisler Indicted for Sexual Harassment/ Acts of lasciviousness

Baron Geisler used to be this famous matinee idol in the times of old but now he's on the other side of the law with this case he has versus a child of famous Philippine celebrity couple William Martinez and Yayo Aguila.

I blogged about this case like months ago, more like midyear 2008! Goes to show how slow the Philippine judicial system can be even for the relatively rich and famous.

Anyway here was the old blog post: When Local Actors Make A Big Deal Out Of Casual Sex

As an update though, Baron Geisler's been indicted for acts of lasciviousness. This carries a penalty of six months to six years. The prosecutors in the case recommend a bail of P12,000.

Former Senate President Manny Villar And His Very Profitable Real Estate Company

Last I heard, Senate President Manny villar was ousted from his post in the government office in a senate coup that replaced him with Juan Ponce Enrile. But he's not doing so bad these days given his real estate business is doing pretty well, Vista Land and Landscapes Inc. owned by Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. has reportedly posted growth this year to the tune of millions!

Vista Land core net income increased by 42.8 percent for the first nine months of 2008 from the P1.603 billion it recorded in the same period in 2007

Not half bad for a government official I'd say. At least the money wasn't acquired through graft and corruption - or he wasn't caught acquiring it through graft and corruption anyway (for now).

Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz Go Gay!

Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz will star opposite each other to play a love team in an upcoming film. This is going to be something considering that both actors look a little bit on the gay side being a little too white and a little too clean to be the classic rugged sexy I like in men.

Here are but a couple of their gay poses that show how prime they are for such roles:

Here's half naked Luis Manzano



And here's a rather compromising pose for John Lloyd Cruz



Maybe they'll end up together? That would probably shock Vilma Santos, the mother of Luis Manzano who will also star in this same film.

But that hasn't stopped leakage form the film reporting that both actors Luis Manzano and John Lloyd Cruz will be in scenes where they are in bed together as well as numerous kissing scenes! This is going to be so good!

It will be the first time for both actors to play gay roles. Aside from being matinee idols, they've both been linked to seriously sexy and attractive actresses - Ann Curtis and Bea Alonzo to be particular, making their love teams quite famous. So this should be quite an image adjustment as well as acting challenge for both of them.

Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin Team Up for "Land Down Under"

Right after the heels of the famous television series "Lobo" on ABS-CBN, Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin are at it again for a full length film entitled "Land Down Under" filmed where else but in Australia. ABS-CBN seems determined to milk this money-making cow dry before they let the Piolo and Angel love team die.

This movie is reported to be very "sexy" with steamy love scenes between the two statuete actors. Of course they're planning on hitting a General Patronage market, which means all their younger fans as well. But even on prime time television they were already a little too sweet and a little over the edge in the grey area of what's sexy.

Of course having the two of them looking the way they are makes it very difficult for the movie NOT to be sexy. They are quite good looking

Karylle And Dingdong Dantes Break Up... Because Of Marian Rivera?

Karylle has confirmed in an interview with Ricky Lo that she and Dingdong Dantes have indeed broken up. They've been a couple for awhile, it's sad that her star didn't shine as bright while her ex-boyfriend rode the rocket to fame with on-camera partner Marian Rivera.

Many rumors have come out that they broke up because of possible "third party involvement." Karylle has denied this though, saying that she asked Dingdong about it and the latter said no. She leaves it at that mentioning how she "trusts" him. Hmmm... does that sound convincing enough for you? It sure sounds like B.S. to me. Apparently there were so many reasons for the break-up that it can't be summarized in one sentence... Fine!

Anyway Karylle has moved forward to quote her term (instead of moved on) by changing channels! She will now be on ABS-CBN now instead of GMA 7. Well we'll see if she'll get more star billing there then as they always seem to shine right after they move.

But you have to admint, which one looks hotter - this couple?



or this couple? Doesn't take a lot to process, does it?

Playboy Philippines' New Covergirl is Pinoy Big Brother ex-Housemate -- Cassandra Ponti

It must be really difficult to get into showbusiness these days what with all these young girls taking their clothes off just to get some attention.

Cassandra Ponti though tells that she had a really hard time making all those poses work with minimum clothing on. She says no private parts are seen (not yet you mean) and that her parents and friends won't be embarassed of her with these photos (they better not!). What would Big Brother say?

She started out like this...



And then ended up like this.

Nancy Castiglione Three Months Pregnant!

Sexy star Nancy Castiglione, wannabe singer changed her name to Nancy Jane but looks like she won't see her career take off now that she's got her own personal baggage being three months pregnant with non-showbusiness boyfriend who's apparently from Davao. Hmmm....

Looks like each one of these sexy stars are just getting pregnant one at a time. First was Aubrey Miles and then that Jennilyn girl - not really fond of her and now Nancy Castiglione. I wouldn't have imagined it.

She looked hot in her day...



Here's one of her on UNO magazine

Banilad Talamban Flyover FINALLY Opened Yesterday

Yes the long awaited 89 million peso Banilad Talamban flyover was inaugurated and opened yesterday by none other than President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The traffic was horrendous but we all got through it and now we can all pass through that gloriously expensive and controversial flyover.

Bloggers Unite For Mindandao?

Who would have thought bloggers would be so concerned about Mindanao's image that bloggers would organize a summit to help improve the Mindanao image?

Unfortunately I didn't catch on to the first one, but apprerently this is the second Mindanao Bloggers Summit to be held on Oct. 25-26. Spearheaded by the Soccsksargen Convenors Collective based in Central Mindanao , it is themed "Mindanawon, Paminawon Intawon (literally, listen to Mindanaoans): Blogging the Mindanao Consciousness."

"We want to encourage the bloggers to... [balance] the spate of negative news about Mindanao and help erase the outsider’s perception about the island," Avel O. Manansala, summit lead convenor, said in a statement.

I understand the need to revitalize the image of "Mindanao" given how the news has plastered how much warfare has been going on there. I have been told this is not true. More than anything else bloggers will have a challenge reaching out to those who are already in control of mainstream media.

The internet is a good avenue though to fight the good fight and to once and for all get the truth out that it is not as sensational as they make it sound on prime time news

Katrina Halili: "I'm not a sexy star, I'm an actress" Watch out for her in Gagambino

Gagambino starring Dennis Trillo is coming soon on GMA. Notwithstanding how yummy he is and deliciously single, to top it off - he will be joined by equally delicious Katrina Halili who has outright rebuffed comments on her being just a "sexy star." Apparently she wants to be recognized as an "actress"


That's very difficult to do when she looks the way she looks, I mean look at her! Anyway, she's going to play "Lucy" in Gagambino, Dennis Trillo's childhood friend who also has super powers, that of a praying mantis I've read.


This Gagambino story although from Carlo J. Caparas, sounds very much like Spiderman but I guess we'll just have to see what are the similarities on tv.


Nevertheless I will watch it considering Katrina Halili is one of the hottest looking "sexy stars" or rather "actresses" on primetime television.

I mean look at her. It's so just a lot easier to see her as a sexy star because she is pretty darned sexy. She should just close her mouth and say thank you for it. Many would die to have her body.

I know it must insult her a bit because she is trying to be an actress but her body, face and sex appeal are all gifts that go with the package. She wouldn't be this famous if not for them.

For all you adoring Katrina Halili fans, here are some more sexy pictures for you to enjoy:

Joey De Leon And Willie Revillame - Can You Believe Them?

Can you believe the recent publicity stunt of Willie Revillame and Joey de Leon in that Supreme Extreme Award night in the Fort?


Well I don't. That was just a whole lot of B.S. that's for sure. Great show guys great show. They really are great actors willing to put on a show.


When Willie tried to dismiss their onscreen, nationwide cat-fight on everyday noon programming (Wowowee vs. Eat Bulaga) as "lambingan" now that's just pure nonsense. Now plastered all over the news are headlines, "Joey and Willie Kiss and Make Up"


I bet both of their shows are doing just a little worse these days that stirring up some excitement became necessary for them to have people tuning in again. There's nothing like Filipino show business

The Angelina Jolie Doll Was Made By A Filipino!

Isn't just the proudest thing you've ever heard? A doll that has the face of Angelina Jolie, admired the world over was made by a Filipino artist. Now that is just brilliant and something to be proud of. I read about the doll first on Reuters and thought, "Wow that's nice."

But as I continued to look it up, the name Noel Cruz jumped up and then I began reading about him being Filipino. I think that's awesome.

The doll doesn't have Angelina's tattoos but you can have it added for a fee if you're interested in buying, the doll also has a couple of wigs. It was sold on eBay for more than three thousand dollars and rumor has it that another one sold for two thousand pounds. Not bad at all.

Noel Cruz is famous though for these kinds of dolls. He has done dolls of Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Tobey Maguire, Daniel Craig, Christopher Reeve, Keira Knightley, Kirsten Dunst, Nicole Kidman, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Julie Andrews, Vivien Leigh and many more.

He's just brilliant I tell you!

Imagine how small those dolls are (2½ inch by 2 inch) and to be able to get to that much detail and precision is just not something you learn. That has got to be a talent you're born with.


Noel Cruz's work can be found here. Filipinos all over the world can be so proud. Some of his other work includes:

Kirsten Dunst - this is a very nice replica as well, just look at her facial features




There are guy dolls too. Check out Daniel Craig

Would You Buy A Filipino Brand Laptop?

Yes that is the question. Would you buy a laptop if it had a Filipino brand on it? Hmmm...

First thought that would come into my mind... is it legal? Another would be, is it a clone? I must sound really discriminatory versus my own kind. I'm sorry even I have a sordid view of how some Filipino products come out. No offense - I love dried mangoes and other local delicacies but a Filipino brand laptop?

I've seen though the Filipino branded phone - myPhone by SGI. It actually looks like it shows promise. They are set to launch 10 more models of the phone with an AM radio feature, as well as four or five dual SIM phones - units ranging from P2,000 to P8,000. They're also planning to introduce a "Touch Series" similar to the iPhone with multimedia and dual SIM features as well, including GPS pocket PC phone units. Apparently the same company that makes these phones will start making the laptops, calling it myBook. “myBook” is intended to be similar to the Asus mini laptops but with more power.

Well according to Inquirer, Asustek Computer Inc. recently announced improvements in its Eee PC family. The new products, called “Eee PC” 901/1000, run on Wi-Fi 802.11n, an enhanced Internet service. This means a high-definition 30-minute film can be downloaded within a minute, the company said. The new “Eee PC” family members, which are priced between $560 and $660, have up to 2GB of memory and 40GB of storage.

Maybe there is some hope after all. Although I'm not quite sure I'll trade in my IBM Think Pad for that just yet. It's a good thing that at the very least the option is presentable and competitive with what's out there.

Going Bananas Becomes Banana Split: Old Time Comedians Traded In For Sexy All-female-gag Show

Have you heard of the newest gag show to launch on ABS-CBN? It's going to be entitled "Banana Split" in honor of the very old very popular comedy series "Going Bananas."

The popular sitcom in the 90’s starred Edgar Mortiz, Johnny Delgado, Al Tantay, Christopher de Leon, and the late Jay Ilagan. That was a very old series that had an all male cast and it was ridiculously funny.


This time though ABS-CBN is trading in those funny oldies for an all-female gag show. This show will be headlined by lead stars

• Anne Curtis
• Kristine Hermosa
• Angelica Panganiban
• Cristine Reyes
• Bangs Garcia
• Roxanne Guinoo
• Valerie Concepcion

Just for the fun of it look at Angelica Panganiban and Anne Curtis they have practically the same pose. tsk tsk... lacking originality photographers these days....

Fellow gorgeous and talented celebrities who will also be joining the Banana Split crew (the younger group)

• RR Enriquez
• KoolChx
• Princess Ryan
• Dianne Medina
• AJ Perez
• Lauren Young
• Riza Santos.

To complement them will be guest hunks like Zanjoe Marudo, Diether Ocampo, John Lloyd Cruz and Jake Cuenca. That should be a nice combination, hope it won't get to rowdy (sexual rowdy I mean)

I think ABS-CBN is trying to echo the "Bubble Gang" theme of GMA - which was I admit very good with Ara Mina and Maureen Larazabal with the big boobs, also there was one with Ruffa Mae Quinto - not sure if it was the same show though but that was pretty hilarious too. I used to watch that series when I still had a life of my own

Anyway, I wouldn't know if those girls from ABS-CBN will be funny enough to take on "Bubble Gang" or do justice to "Going Bananas" but if they're going to show some skin, then I think it might be worth watching for a bit.

Would be worth it to see Kristine Hermosa again, she looks old compared to her younger and yummier counterparts but she's still not bad looking. This is from one of her pictures on Uno magazine (August 2008)



Roxanne Guinoo and Valerie Concepcion barely wearing anything

Bb. Pilipinas Airhead Janina San Miguel Drops Out Of Miss World

Bb. Pilipinas candidate to Miss World, Janina San Miguel dropped out of the race. Not to say the least I am disappointed that first of all she quit.

I admit I do think she is an airhead just based on the Bb. Pilipinas pageant where she won. That was rather embarrassing and also dubious. Would you believe during the contest, Janina San Miguel said on national television:

"Well, my family’s role for me is so important b’coz there was the wa- they’re, they was the one who’s… very… Hahahaha… Oh I’m so sorry, Ahhmm… My pamily… My family… Oh my god… I’m… Ok, I’m so sorry… I… I told you that I’m so confident… Eto, Ahhmm, Wait… Hahahaha, Ahmmm, Sorry guys because this was really my first pageant ever b’coz I’m only 17 years old and ahahaha I, I did not expect that I came from, I came from one of the tough 10. Hmmm, so… but I said dot my family is the most important persons in my life. Thank you."

I would have preferred being swallowed up by the stage at that very moment and I was just watching her. Here's the old post from Brittney-spares.blogspot.com entitled "One Of The Dumbest Answers To A Pageant Question and Answer Portion (Bb. Pilipinas 2008)"

Janina San Miguel is nevertheless very attractive which is my guess for why she won that pageant. I didn't seem fair, that's true - it made me question the way these beauty contestants are judged. These girls after all represent the Philippines, we would like them to have at least some brains and some eloquence if they are to represent the country. The Philippines already has a bad rep as it is, at the very least we should make it a point to send the best.

But given that the world is full of second chances, I was sort of "well okay" she can learn from that mistake anyway. She's young and she might still win and get the hang of it. But now she quits! Now that is just an even bigger disappointment.

Apparently her grandfather died or some such excuse made her quit. "The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title," the BPCI said in a statement.

I don't buy it though, there are speculations that San Miguel did not resign but was forced to do so due to her lack of abilities in representing the country. If that's the case then I'm quite sorry for Janina but happy that somebody finally put their foot down!

"In accordance with BPCI rules and regulations, 1st Runner-Up Danielle Castaño will replace Ms. San Miguel as the official Philippine representative to the Ms. World 2008 pageant,"according to a statement from the Bb. Pilipinas organizers.

Although there have been news that Danielle has a much better accent than Janina because she is supposedly Fil-American. One thing that leaves me in question though is that Castaño, however, sounded just a bit better than San Miguel when it comes to grammar. "I'm very proud that I was choosed (sic) by Mrs. Araneta."

Waaaah! It's a no-win situation

It's Sad That OFWs Have To Take Psycho Tests

In the interest of helping Filipino overseas workers survive abroad a new psychological test is being implemented. Unfortunately the Philippines' most in-demand commodity is its people and here we are trading with so many different countries in Asia, Europe and America where Filipinos hope for a better opportunity.

Now this is not always the case as some are abused not only physically, but emotionally. It's already very difficult as it is to be away from family and friends. To be in a foreign land where you have to serve people, more often than not you will not understand will be even more difficult for the average Juan.

ABS-CBN put together this 2-part presentation to take a look at this situation.

Psycho tests for OFW part 1




Psycho tests for OFW part 2

Kris Aquino Vs. Charlene Gonzales

In the recent gala show of Randy Ortiz, Kris Aquino apparently made a sordid remark to Charlene Gonzales saying, "Pa-star ka!" in front of so many people because Charlene Gonzales' gown did not match the set motif. Jealous much?



Gossip columns have mentioned that if there is anything Kris Aquino does not like, it is being upstaged and so explaining the incident. Kris Aquino is later confronted by Charlene Gonzales - who wouldn't want to be put down, given that she is the wife of famous actor - Aga Mulach. I know I wouldn't have. The former apologized and saidit was just a joke. That's a really bad joke if I do say so myself.

Dennis Trillo Back To Being Happila Single?

It has been formally admitted by Dennis Trillo that he and girlfriend, Cristine Reyes- the sister of Ara Mina have already broken up. Apparently this was a mutual decision to split. The typical showbiz reason of wanting to focus on their careers and B.S. like that

Anyway there was this huge b*tch fit last year between Carlene Aguilar - the mother of Dennis Trillo's child and his girlfriend (now ex-girlfriend) Cristine Reyes. It was very horrid - fighting over a guy.

I guess when relationships are handled like that, it will be a mess. He admitted that the relationship was difficult because people around them were not able to accept them as a couple. You think? It would be pretty hard for Cristine's politician father to accept him after he's had a child with another actress.

To be fair though, I think the relationship was pulling their careers down. I think this was one of the basic reasons why they broke up. They are both public figures after all and will stand media trial often by staying together. I haven't seen or heard of anything interesting from both parties since their "relationship" bloomed or rather was exposed to the public.

Guess Which Filipina-Japanese Actress Is Going Topless On FHM

Iwa Moto, the recently turned 20 sexy starlet just revealed to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that she is indeed going to topless in her next cover for FHM, not that her first cover 2 years was any less daring. She is quite proud to be sexier than ever in this issue, noting that her 20th year makes her more "mature" so to speak.


I'm not convinced though, when you're ever so proud to take your clothes off - I'm not quite sure it is a sign of maturity. She has reportedly gone topless during the photo shoot with only a "lambat."

Iwa Moto says she will probably lose her Japanese dual citizenship as she has failed to go to Japan before her 20th birthday, not that anyone particularly cares. I for one, don't really give a sh*t. The Japanese heritage does give her that exotic appeal but other than that, it bears but trivial significance.

She is very good looking apparently she has been "surgically improved"


If that is so then good for her, she does look delicious. A little like Gretchen Baretto in this photo too.

Dingdong Dantes - One of Entertainment's 25 Sexiest Men?

I'm still really bummed after reading the news about Dingdong Dantes being part of E! Entertainment's 25 sexiest men. I mean, are they blind? What is wrong with the world? Dingdong Dantes is sexy?

I can understand why GMA 7 would ham it up, seeing that Dingdong Dantes is their new "leading man" material for the channel. It would boost ratings for them if they just made all their start award-winning in one way or another, but that has got to be sickening.

Dingdong Dantes is nowhere near the caliber of David Beckham and Gilles Marini

I don't even think he's handsome! Sure he has managed to tone muscles and stuff like that but he has to considering his roles as always appearing almust nude, in Marimar and Dyesebel. Why do men have to show so much more skin today? And they complain that women are barely dressed?

Hazel "Sheree" Bautista Of Viva Hot Babes Admits To Having Sex 6 Times A Week With Live-in Boyfriend Gian Magdangal

Now sex is a very sensitive topic here in the Philippines, being a "Catholic" country and all, it is frowned upon by older/ more mature/ conservative communities that young people talk about sex. But at this and age, that is hardly possible.


Sex jokes are very common at work and probably even as early as college. Being open about sex and sex education at some point prepares children for what is to come and what to avoid and stuff like that, but it is also quite scary when it is taken to experimental "stage" early on, if you know what I mean. I guess I still have some 'conservativism' left in me after all


Anyway Viva Hot Babe Hazel "Sheree" Bautista has admitted to the world that she has sex 6 times a week with live-in partner Gian Magdangal. Now that's an active sex life if I do say so myself. I guess there's no time for work then?


Gian admits "pinagnasaan niya si Sheree." Or to translate, he desired her for so long, I guess he just can't get enough of her.


Viva hot babes are a sexy group of singers and dancers in the Philippines. They are very controversial in that they have a very "if you have it, flaunt it" lifestyle. Viva Hot babes are very attractive girls, they're just presented in a "cheap" way which is why a statement like this doesn't really surprise me. They sort of "sell" the sex in their sexy image if you know what I mean


Here's a picture of their group just to prove my point:



And if you think Sheree is hot, then here are more provocative pictures of her for your viewing pleasure