Bea Binene Belies Rumoured ‘Rift’ With Fellow Tweenstar Barbie Forteza


Bea Binene, the lead star of GMA’s afternoon fantasy series Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis, belied rumours that she and fellow “tweenstar” Barbie Forteza are not in good terms.  In fact, she said that they are “very good friends.”  

“Hindi ko nga alam kung saan nanggaling ‘yung mga issues na ‘yan na magkaaway kami ni Barbie or something.  Pero kami, we’re very very good friends.  We’re very OK, and sa set walang ilangan, walang something,” Bea said in an interview. 

Bea and Barbie are going to star as twins in GMA’s upcoming fantasy-drama series Luna Blanca, which according to the network’s press release is a sequel to Luna Mystika, a 2008 fantasy series starring Heart Evangelista. 

“Ako dito si Luna, kakambal ako ni Barbie at meron akong anino.  So ang character ko dito jolly, playful, mabait, masiyahin,” shared Bea. 

MUSIC LYF: Pedicab - Kayo Mo Mag-Sando?


PEDICAB RETURNS WITH “KAYA MO MAG-SANDO?”,
EP NOW #1 ALBUM AT MYMUSICSTORE.COM.PH

After making their major label debut album “Shinji Ilabas Mo Na Ang Helicopter” which produced the hit singles “Ang Pusa Mo”, “FX” and “Simulan Mo Na”, alternative band Pedicab returns with a new EP entitled “Kaya Mo Mag-Sando?”

The EP, which is currently the #1 most downloaded album at MyMusicStore.com.ph (the Philippines’ version of iTunes), features 6 brand new tracks including the carrier single “Otomatik”. Other tracks in the EP are: “Kaya Mo Mag-Sando?”, “Ang Apoy”, “La Liga Filipina”, “Insekto” and “The Shot”. 

The Year's Biggest Business Expo Held At The PICC


(L-R) Ms. Judy King Tecson, Senior Vice President, BPI, Ms. Sapna A.Uttamchandani, Vice President/Treasurer, Esquire International Financing, Inc., Mr. Ramon Sy, Vice Chairman, Asia United Bank, Cory Quirino (TV/Radio Host) , Mr. Timmy G. Tan, Chairman SK Techno-lube Corporation,Allied Bank, Mr. Ashok Uttamchandani, Chairman, Esquire International Financing, Inc.,Ms.Tin Patrimonio (Celebrity, Pinoy Big Brother housemate) , Rajan Uttamdanchani (CEO, Esquire Financing Inc.), Mildred Caballero (President, Tradecon)

Improved customer satisfaction seals AXA’s top industry post


Life insurer AXA Philippines is confident it is on track to becoming the preferred company, and one of the dominant players in the local life insurance industry with its heightened focus on customer experience. 

In an interview, AXA President and Chief Executive Officer Rien Hermans said as the company started crossing the line in 2010, it recognized that the customer has to be at the centre of attention in everything that AXA does – prompting a change in systems and procedures for customer service and in building up sales.

Princess and I Makes It On PH Top 3 TV Programs


ABS-CBN’s royal drama “Princess and I” instantly won the hearts of viewers nationwide as it made it on the third spot of the overall top TV programs in the country based on data from the global industry-trusted multinational audience research group Kantar Media.


The trending and top-rating drama series topbilled by the ‘primetime princess’ Kathryn Bernardo together with its powerhouse cast Albert Martinez, Gretchen Barretto, Precious Lara Quigaman, Dominic Ochoa, Enrique Gil, Daniel Padilla, and Khalil Ramos gained an average national TV rating of 28.8% after debuting last April 16. 

REEL DEAL: Every Breath You Take - Angelica Panganiban SPOTLIGHT


Star Cinema presents on its 19th anniversary celebration: Every Breath You Take 
ANGELICA PANGANIBAN: WILL MAKE OUR SUMMER DELIGHTFULLY SEXY! 
 
The country’s much sought-after leading lady, versatile, truly brilliant, an actress way above her league, Angelica Panganiban! 

Angelica is indeed one and only. S’ya lang ang nakakagawa ng mga bagay na hindi kakayanin ng iba. Napakahusay sa drama, magaling magpatawa, hindi matatawaran ang kaseksihan at maganda! Angelica really has her own brand of celebrity. S’ya lang ang tanging meron nun at wala ng iba! 
  
She has gotten numerous awards and recognition because of her talent. At ngayon, muli na namang patutunayan ni Angelica ang kanyang kahusayan sa pinaka-bagong malaking pelikula ng Star Cinema, ang “Every Breath You Take”! In her new movie, Angelica will surely shine anew as she breathes life into the character of Majoy, a virginal romantic who has been waiting for her true love to finally come. She believes that finding love is her destiny. Tipong lovestruck nga ang drama dito ng mahusay na aktres! And with how Angelica gives comedy her own distinct flavor of sexiness, tiyak na oozing with sexy (but virginal, take note!) humor ang magiging atake n’ya dito! 

The 1st Catholic Social Media Summit


Times are indeed changing and the church and the the ministers are using the social media networks and other technologies in evangelization and  ‎education.  And 2012 has been declared the Year of the Mission.

And today we have now the 1st Catholic Soaical Media Summit with the theme: "Ministering Grace to this Generation"

Happening on July 14-15, 2012 at the Renaissance Convention Center, River Banks Center Marikina City, Philippines

Registration Fee: 1,000.00

For more information email them at  ypopportunities@gmail.com

Also contact them at 09164831443 / 09321469436 / 09228426820

Telefax: (02) 709-64-86

This event is brought together by the Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines, CBCP Commission on Mission, Youth Pinoy, Plus Big and the Catholic Media Network.

Filipino Bloggers Hub: A Simple Acquaintance Party

In the cyber world where all bloggers are moving-in has become more challenging due to different trends that have been born from time to time in every click and tick of their finger on the mouse. As the blogger pursue their passion, they tend to produce more effective write-ups that are based on their experiences, observation and even with their own opinion. 


Today, blogging becomes a good portal of advertisement and online promotion because it can give a huge impact and easy to access information upon clicking the publish button. In just one click, everything went to life as it was being shared and like by others instantly upon uploaded. 
Given that bloggers exist every minute and seconds in every social-networking site as well as in the blogging flat form. While giving the readers and other people to have the latest updates as well as entertainment in their web sites or blog sites. But wait a minute; did all bloggers who read other sites blog knew the author personally or acquaintance? I think, not! 

Michael de Mesa gives ‘pointers’ to sons Goeff, Ryan


For the first time, veteran actor Michael de Mesa and son Geoff Eigenmann are going to work together in a television series.  Their upcoming project, entitled Kasalanan Ba Ang Ibigin Ka?, will air weekday afternoons beginning June 4 on GMA-7. 

During the story conference held early this week at the GMA Network Center, de Mesa was asked by reporters from which parent did Geoff get his acting skills: from him or from ex-wife Gina Alajar. 

“Siyempre sa akin,” he quips.  “Joke lang. Pareho naman.” 

Michael de Mesa has been in the industry for close to two decades now, starting his showbiz career at the age of 15.  Sure, he has gained not just popularity but also respect from everyone in the industry because of his professionalism.  Does he share his “trade secret” to his sons who are following in his footsteps? 

“Yes. Tuwing napapanood ko siya tapos ‘pag nagkikita at nagkakausap kami binibigyan ko naman siya ng pointers.” 

A Gan Tea Opens Its First Store in the Philippines!

The Tea drinking culture is invading the Philippines as many people are going with the tea trend, particularly Milk Teas. Filipinos can  now taste authentic Taiwanese tea experience with the launch of the newest tea cafe in town, A-GANTEA TEA CAFÉYour Lifestyle Tea Cafe.  It opened it first store here in the Philippines at Greenbelt 2.


A-Gantea Tea Café, Your Lifestyle Tea Café is conceptualized by the company for the everyone to experience a young and trendy ambiance with free wifi. I was there at the launch and tasted their drinks which I can say is a great balance of fun and sweet.


The Launch

The opening of A Gan Tea in Greenbelt was explosive and star-studded with its store integrated with Qoola which serves Frozen Yogurts. The launch was attended by two of the hottest sports team today, The Philippine Azkals and The Philippine Volcanoes. Also there was also the Youtube Sensation Couple, JAMICH which started the program with an entertaining number. The event was hosted by Grace Lee and co-hosted by the couple.
To spice up the night, there were also fun and games with the audience with the special participation of the Azkals and Volcanoes. The night was capped of with a ceremonial tea toast with the Chairman, Mr. Vincent Ho. After the event, the store got jam-packed with customers and the celebrities who went to have another tall tea drink.