REEL DEAL: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 3 Dog Days - Robert Capron SPOTLIGHT

STRAIGHT FROM THE EVER DEPENDABLE ROWLEY – A WIMPY KID’S BEST FRIEND

Wimpy kid Greg Heffley’s best friend Rowley has given friendship a cool and solid splash since appearing in author Greg Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series and movies. 

Typifying an epitome of an ideal best friend in today’s crazy-cut hub of growing teens, Rowley played by Robert Capron in the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movies is back the 3rd time in “Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.”  Rowley, a parent-abiding teen leads his best friend Greg Heffley with their other friends out of trouble in and out of school.  The very dependable and charming Rowley takes in all the fun with a wise twist to keep out of the punishment radar from parents and school authorities alike.

Top 20 Proteges help man GMA's Telethon for flood victims

The Top 20 proteges of GMA's artista search Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break took time outside of their reclusive quarters to receive pledges of financial and material aid intended for residents displaced when several municipalities in Mega Manila and Luzon were inundated as a result of torrential rains in this northern Philippine region.

"Nakakatuwa pong makatanggap ng tawag mula sa ibang mga tao na gustong makatulong at gustong magbigay ng donations, lalung-lalo na po yung mga tumatawag mula pa sa abroad, nagbibigay po sila, concerned pa rin po talaga sila.  Iba talaga ang Pinoy. Astig!," shared Mykel Ong, a protege from Batangas.

Protégé Profiles: Steffi Pacheco

Protégé of Phillip Salvador (Mindanao) 

When Mindanao protégé Steffi Pacheco walked down the stage during the Top 20 Protégé presentation last Sunday, she did so with the confidence and projection of a supermodel.

Asked about her first ramp on TV, she said it was a dream-come-true.

“Siyempre masaya, na nakakakaba. Masaya kasi isa rin ‘to sa mga pangarap ko – yung makatungtong sa stage ng Protégé,” she said.

Steffi’s journey to the Protégé stage began when she auditioned in Davao.

“Nakakaba kasi marami ring mga magaganda at magagaling na nag-audition din. Napressure din kahit papaano pero naniniwala naman ako na kaya ko din pong patunayan na karapat-dapat akong mapili bilang protégé with the help din po of prayers,” she recalled.

LONDON 2012: Medal Count - August 11

Here are the medal count for today as of 7:00 PM. This will be the second to te The London Olympics started on July 27 and will end on August 12, 2012. It maybe unfortunate for all of our 11 athletes were not able to advance to the final rounds to even get a bronze medal, however we are indeed proud of them for the sacrifice, effort and heart that they have given during the games. Now back in medal tally, USA now leads with 41 golds, 26 silvers and 27 bronze medals followed by China (37 Gold, 25 Silver, 19 Bronze), host country Great Britain (26 Gold, 15 Silver, 18 Bronze), Russian Federation (16 Gold, 21 Silver, 28 Bronze), and the Republic of Korea (13 Gold, 7 Silver, 7 Bronze). 

See the rest of the medal tally below and also keep glued to Manual to Lyf for more news and updates.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP Supports Government Relief Efforts For Flood-Affected Communities

In the wake of monsoon rains that have brought severe floods to the Luzon and Visayas regions, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has mobilized logistics and food support tocomplement the Philippine Government’s emergency relief efforts, working closely with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

“WFP is saddened by the humanitarian impact of the non-stop rains over the last week in the Philippines, and we would like reiterate our solidarity with the Philippine Government during times of emergencies. We stand ready to offer our full support to augment government efforts when needed,” said WFP Philippines Representative and Country Director Stephen Anderson.

MUSIC LYF: Yonel's Top 30 - August 11

For this week's countdown,  GOODTIME by Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen remains on top for this week! . 2nd place goes to Madonna featuring and Far East Movement with TURN UP THE RADIO (LAIDBACK LUKE REMIX) . The third place goes to CRAZY SEXY WILD  by Inna for the first time in the top three. See the rest of the countdown after the jump and also like Yonel's Top 30 hits on Facebook!

REEL DEAL: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days SPOTLIGHT

OUT-OF-SCHOOL MAYHEM WITH FRIENDS IN “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS”

In “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,” which combines elements of both the third and fourth of the “Wimpy Kid” books, the good news is that school is out for the summer and Greg is looking forward to a vacation spent playing video games, hanging out with his best friend, Rowley, and working his way into the affections of the girl he has a crush on, Holly Hills. The bad news is that Greg Heffley being Greg Heffley, nothing is going to go as planned. 

“At the start of the film Greg’s dad takes away all of his video game privileges and basically decides Greg should spend all his summer hanging out with him and doing outdoor stuff like camping and swimming,” explains Zachary Gordon.

Zachary’s Greg still plays off his friends, including Rowley, and troublemaker older brother Rodrick, but DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS also sees Greg spending more time with his dad, Frank.

I-Witness Docufest goes to Davao City

After the successful kick-off in Cebu and following the well-attended screening in Iloilo last month, GMA-7’s multi-awarded documentary program I-Witness gears up for the third leg of its docufest regional tour on Sunday, August 12, in Davao City. 

Together with I-Witness’ multi-awarded documentarists—Howie Severino, Kara David, Jay Taruc, and Sandra Aguinaldo—watch one riveting documentary after another starting 12 noon at Gaisano Mall Cinema 5.

MUSIC LYF: Noel Cabangon - Tuloy Ang Byahe (Album)

Why Noel Cabangon tops the music sales charts

There is undeniably something in Noel Cabangon that his albums sell, amidst the prevailing problems of the local recording industry. The Platinum singer-songwriter is one of the local recording industry’s most bankable acts with multi-platinum record awards given to his previous albums Byahe and Panaginip.

Noel continues his winning streak as his latest album Tuloy Ang Byahe, under Universal Records, instantly topped the music charts when it was released topping recordings of popular teen stars, and international acts.

The album, also the top album in the downloading site www.mymusicstore.com.ph, has been on the record bars’ sales chart since it was released less than two months ago.

“There is something with the way Noel Cabangon performs songs – heartfelt and sincere,” says Christian Bautista. “Every music-loving Filipino should complete their Noel Cabangon collection. These are treasures of OPM.”

MUSIC LYF: Julie Anne San Jose's album No. 1 in iTunes

Just hours after it debuted in the online music store iTunes today, August 10, Julie Anne San Jose's self-titled recording album hit the no. 1 spot in the said online multimedia portal, according to an update from GMA Records, the album's producer.

The downloadable version was made available online a day earlier than the album's grand launch tomorrow on Party Pilipinas.  The compact disc versions, however, will be available in music stores nationwide beginning next weekend.

The 10-track album contains both originals and revivals including the carrier single "I'll be there."  The music video of the carrier single, which also featured Julie Anne's onscreen partner Elmo Magalona, was launched last month in Party Pilipinas.  It was directed by Party Pilipinas co-director Mark Reyes.  It has been viewed on the video sharing site YouTube almost one million times since its upload a day after its TV debut.