Filipino stars shine in The Road’s U.S. red carpet premiere

At 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 9 (U.S. time), the stars of GMA Films’ 2011 horror film The Road walked down the red carpet and posed for the foreign media covering the film’s Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere held at the majestic Arclight Theater in Los Angeles, California.  

The Yam Laranas film, which received rave reviews from both the local and foreign press and even caught the attention of the New York Times, is set to be commercially released in the U.S. and Canada beginning May 11 (May 12 in the Philippines) through a distribution deal between GMA Films and US-based film distribution company Freestyle Releasing.

Among those in attendance were cast members Marvin Agustin, Rhian Ramos, Alden Richards, and Derrick Monasterio together with GMA Films President Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar, Freestyle Presidents Susan Jackson and Mark Borde, GMA Films Project Director Joey Abacan, and the film’s director Yam Laranas.

MUISC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 - May 13

For this week's countdown, Justin Bieber snags the top spot with BOYFRIEND. 2nd place goes to Jay Sean and Pitbull with I'M ALL YOURS . The third place is THROW DAT D by Akon. See the rest of the countdown after the jump and also like Yonel's Top 30 hits on Facebook!

Ridgeview Estates NUVALI blends eco-friendly lifestyle, perks of urban living

There is no better antidote to the stresses and hassles of city living than coming home to relaxing and refreshing greenery, a place that is private, secure and in harmony with nature. And this is exactly what Ridgeview Estates NUVALI offers its residents.

This residential property is located within NUVALI, Ayala Land’s sprawling 1,800-hectare development envisioned to be a metropolis founded on standards of social, economic and environmental sustainability; and is set amidst a backdrop of lush and verdant beauty, giving residents more reasons to love their home and community.

Since its launch in 2006, NUVALI has been a popular spot for get-away weekends, providing a venue for recreational activities such as biking, running, fish-feeding, shopping, dining and more. And with a selection of residential properties available, it has also become home to those who want to live in a sustainable community conducive to family development and work-life balance. 

Run To Commemorate Chit Simbulan’s Death

When I was young, we got into a car crash while on the dark national highway up north, luckily no one got hurt as the impact was at the rear end of our car and me and my siblings were sleeping at the back. In 2011, AJ Perez, the rising ABS CBN star got killed in an accident that also happened in the north highway. Road crahes happens everyday and may range from having minor scratches to fatal casualties.

“Itong mga nangyayaring road crashes, they could really alter someone’s life,” said Roland Simbulan, the husband of the U.P. professor/journalist who was killed in a bus-taxi collision last May 13, 2011.

It’s been almost a year since the untimely death of Lourdes “Chit” Estella Simbulan.

Speed limit has been implemented on major highways, including Commonwealth Avenue—where Chit died instantly.

But the numbers on road injuries keep on rising.

MUSIC LYF: Tanging HANGAD Ko: A Thanksgiving Concert for 20 Years Of Music and Ministry

Time for some music for the soul this May with a concret that will touch you heart and soul. 

"A timeline worth celebrating, 20 years in the making."

Catch HANGAD in a concert entitled "Tanging HANGAD Ko: a Thanksgiving Concert for 20 Years of Music and Ministry" on May 19, 2012 at 7pm at the Church of the Gesu-Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. Watch as these friends in music serenade you with songs of faith and inspiration. Admission is free.

Brian "The Hawaiian Punch" Viloria wants payback from Mexican Omar Niño Romero

Coming off a banner year in 2011, Filipino boxing champion Brian "The Hawaiian Punch" Viloria puts his WBO Flyweight title at stake in his much-awaited match against Mexican Omar Niño "The Giant Killer" Romero this Sunday, May 13. 

The fight titled "Laban ng Lahi Presents Island Assault 4: Viloria vs. Romero" airs live with no delays from the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig at 9:30 A.M on GMA Network. 

After capturing the WBO Flyweight belt from Julio Cesar Miranda in July 2011 and delivering a decisive victory over another Mexican fighter, Giovanni Segura, in December, Viloria makes it his personal mission to finally claim victory against Romero in their third fight.

In their first meeting in August 2006, Viloria lost his WBC Light Flyweight crown to Romero via unanimous decision.  This was followed by a "no contest" decision due to Romero's failure to pass in the post-fight drug test, although judges' scorecards originally scored the fight as a majority draw. 

Give Love on Mother’s Day!

Being a mother is one of the most challenging yet the most rewarding jobs in the world. As each of these precious women is  unique,  each one has her own way of showing her  unconditional and tireless love to her  kids. So we honor our moms during this particular time of the year by showing our love for them through the most special way that we could think of. 

On Mother’s Day, we put them under the spotlight and make our moms feel the prettiest and most special. We give them sweet solutions like a trip to her favourite hangout spot, a day off from her usual household chores, a box of chocolates, a salon makeover or a bouquet of her favorite flowers. But have you ever thought about giving such a special woman in your life something that can last for more than a day or a week? 

Instead of going to the store and buying her a predictable gift,, why not sit down and take time to write an old-fashioned  note to express your gratitude for everything she has done for you? Rather than a store-bought present, let your heartfelt love notes fill her heart as you take time to thank the woman who has gotten you out of bed and made you breakfast every morning, picked you up and patched your wounds, kept a vigil by your bedside whenever you were sick and stood by you all these years. 

Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo lead Kapuso stars in one hot summer party in Boracay

Summer isn’t over yet! And in Boracay – the Philippines’ Summer Party Capital – the heat is just about to go a notch higher as some of the biggest stars of GMA Network, topbilled by Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo, give  an  all-out access  to entertainment and party to all Kapusothrough a two-day event dubbed “Kapuso Weekend” this May 11 to 12! 

Ready to take those barefoot-steps on the island’s powdery white sands and participate in Day 1 activities are Dennis  (Biritera) together with Jennylyn Mercado (Showbiz Central), Mark Herras and Bela Padilla (Hiram Na Puso), Bianca King, Gabby Eigenmann, and Rochelle Pangilinan (Broken Vow), Geoff Eigenmann, Sam Pinto, Carlo Gonzales, and Arthur Solinap (Legacy), LJ Reyes (The Good Daughter), Michelle Madrigal, Isabel Oli, Jay-R, Rachelle Ann Go, and Jolina Magdangal (Party Pilipinas), plus Bubbles Paraiso, Carl Guevarra, Victor Aliwalas, Wil Devaughn, and John Feir. 

Jackie Rice in a ‘cool-off’ with non-showbiz BF, but not ready to love someone else

During the pictorial and story conference of GMA-7’s upcoming drama series Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?, actress Jackie Rice admitted to reporters that she and her non-showbiz boyfriend are technically in a “cool-off” situation after a recent misunderstanding.

“Mejo hiwalay kami, pero as of now friends kami. Pero tina-try namin na mag-work ‘yung dati.  Siyempre ayoko namang madaliin kasi ang tagal na namin,” she said in an interview.

Jackie immediately clarified, however, that the split-up was not caused by a third party, but a few misunderstandings. 

“May mga bagay na hindi kami nagkakaintindihan – mga maliliit na bagay nagkakaaway kami. Siyempre nagkakaroon din ng misunderstandings.  So, ngayon parang nanliligaw ulit.”

So, since she is technically single, is she willing to entertain suitors? 

Run for Road Safety!

Did you know that the Philippines ranks high in terms of the total number of road accidents that happen each year?

In his effort to help create awareness on this, MacGraphics Carranz's top honcho Alvin Carranza launched a race event last year.

Dubbed the OneA Run for Road Safety, this joint activity with DOTC's (Department of Transportation and Communication) Decade of Action for Road Safety is set to take place on May 13, 2012, at 5:00 a.m.

Starting point will be OneA Place in Antipolo City, where there's going to be an onsite registration.