REEL DEAL: Tiktik The Aswang Chronicles REVIEW

Yes there might have been thousands of aswangs movies made in Philippine Cinema, yet this one has made me excited for months as it was first revealed at summer Komikon with its comic launch. TIKTIK THE ASWANG CHRONICLES came with a different approach and a brand new technology that sets its apart from other local movies.

It was a powerhouse cast starring Dingdong Dantes, Lovi Poe, Joey Marquez, Ramon Bautista, and Janice De Belen for Team Astig (the anti-aswangs). With the situation in the family already in tension with Sonia (Lovi) being pregnant with Makoy (Dingdong) and tries to win her back. And it seems to be an unfair fight with almost a town of aswangs after the small family.

This is also Direk Erik Matti's latest offering after not having movies for quite some time. The movie took some time for it to be shot and post processed. But it was indeed worth the wait and worthy to have a sequel.

StarTalk celebrates 17th anniversary, prides in truthful reportage through the years

The longest-running showbiz talk show and the recognized showbiz authority, "StarTalk," is celebrating its 17th anniversary on Saturday, October 20 and once again, it will be giving tribute to the battle cry that has sealed its place ahead of every show of its kind -- "only the truth and nothing but." 

For the past 17 years, the truth has always been at the core of the show's every episode, the main reason why it has remained the most trusted and reliable source of showbiz news up to this day.  StarTalk has kept its vows to ferret out the truth hidden amongst the lies and half-truths for it believes that no matter how PAINFUL, IRONIC, HARD TO ACCEPT and CONFUSING the truth is, it is OFTEN LIBERATING.

Ogie, Rufa Mae, Antonio, Betong get high with "tupig"

For those who have travelled to the North, "tupig" is one unique delicacy one just can't get enough of.  But for comedians Ogie Alcasid, Betong Sumaya, Rufa Mae Quinto and Antonio Aquitania the concoction made from sticky rice is much more than just that.  To them, it is like "drugs" that makes them high.  Why? That's what viewers of the longest-running comedy/gag show "Bubble Gang" are about to find out this Friday in the special episode "Dis Is Siete: The Bubble Gang Anniversary Special."

Ogie, Betong, Rufa Mae and Antonio will star in a short (comedy) film "Tres Y Locos" written by Roel Raval and directed by Bubble Gang director Uro dela Cruz.  The film will be shown alongside four other short films in "Bubble Gang's" anniversary episode.

Tres Y Locos is a semi-musical featuring a famous singing trio from the North.  They get inspiration for their every performance from the famous Ilocano delicacy called "tupig." They have become so dependent on tupig that they could not deliver a wonderful performance without it. Will they be able to break free from their "bondage" to the sticky delicacy?

"Tres Y Locos" is one of five short films that will highlight the celebration of "Bubble Gang's" 17th year via the episode "Dis Is Siete: The Bubble Gang Anniversary Special" airing this Friday, October 19, after Inside Protege on GMA-7.

Michael V. gets torn between Maureen Larrazabal and Jackie Rice in "Bubble Gang" short film

This Friday on "Bubble Gang" viewers will witness a marathon of five specially produced short films that will surely leave them laughing out loud as the longest-running comedy/gag show celebrates its 17th anniversary with a special episode entitled, "Dis Is Siete: The Bubble Gang Anniversary Special."

One of the five short films is "Kabiyak" starring Michael V., Maureen Larrazabal and Jackie Rice. It is a story of two women (a legal wife and a mistress) fighting for custody over the remains of a deceased man they both loved.  Eventually the management of the funeral parlor decided to give each woman a piece of their man with the upper half given to the legal wife and the lower (more "sinful") half to the mistress.  Will the erring women be satisfied with their lot and finally put their lover to rest?

Find that out this Friday, October 19, in "Dis Is Siete: The Bubble Gang Anniversary Special" after Inside Protege on GMA-7. 

MUSIC LYF: Rihanna - Unapologetic (Album)

RIHANNA Announces 7th Studio Album UNAPOLOGETIC Set for Worldwide Release on November 19th 

Worldwide superstar Rihanna - the “#1 Person On Facebook” with over 61.7 million Likes - has once again ignited record charts around the world with “Diamonds,” the fastest-rising single of her career to date, with first-week postings at #1 on iTunes in 27 countries and Top 5 on iTunes in 55 countries.  Now, Rihanna announces the global release of her 7th studio album under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) in just seven years: UNAPOLOGETIC arrives in stores worldwide on Monday, November 19th.

In the U.S., “Diamonds” debuted this week at #16-bullet on the Billboard Hot 100, tying Rihanna’s previous highest debut, last year’s worldwide #1 smash, “We Found Love” (featuring Calvin Harris).  “Diamonds” amassed 41.5 million total audience, her biggest first-week audience ever on the Hot 100 Airplay Chart where it debuted at #28-bullet, tying her previous highest debut, last year’s “You Da One.”

XSTIG: The Timeline Ultra M5 - A Game-Changer

Acer's next-generation Aspire Timeline Ultrabook delivers power and performance in an ultra-thin, lightweight package

The next generation of Acer's acclaimed Aspire Timeline series of high-performance notebooks is a true game-changer. All 20 millimeters of it.

Introducing the Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 Series: the tech pioneer's latest demonstration of power and performance in an extremely thin and lightweight package. It includes the amazing graphics of a third-generation Intel® Core™ processor and optional NVIDIA® GeForce GT640M, the lightning-fast responsiveness of Acer Green Instant On and Instant Connect, the rock-solid reliability of a PowerSmart battery pack,  and the versatility of multiple SSD or HDD storage options.

MUSIC LYF: She's Only Sixteen BlogCon

They are young and fresh, but their music goes beyond our expectations. Though all of them are still in college, they are here to prove that their passion for music yields great outcomes.

She's Only Sixteen Breaks Into The OPM Ground: Releases Debut EP

Alternative rock band SHE'S ONLY SIXTEEN has been creating buzz in the local music scene with the release of their self-titled debut EP, whcih contains four tracks and an acoustic version of theor first singe Dying to Meet You.

The band, composed of Roerto Sena (lead vocals guitar), Anjo Silvza (bass), Andrew Panopio (guitar), and King Puentespina (drums) hailed by Status Magazine as one of the most promising local bands of today.

Credited for their youthful energy and refreshing compositions, She's Only Sixteen has been making a name in the independent music scene.

MUSIC LYF: Ogie Alcasid gathers the biggest hitmakers in newest album

OPM President Ogie Alcasid is undeniably one of the most prolific singer-songwriter of his generation, having written hits like Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka, Kailangan Kita, Ikaw Lamang, Pangako, among others. Acknowledging this, Universal Records is releasing the most ambitious project of Ogie: The Songwriter & The Hitmakers which gathers the biggest music acts in the country to perform compositions of Ogie.

“I feel so honored to have been given a project as big as this,” says Ogie. “I am in awe of all the talents involved here.”

The Songwriter & The Hitmakers features Ogie's songs recorded by Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, JayR and Jaya. New compositions and some of Ogie’s biggest hits are included in the album.

The album also includes a stirring duet of Ogie and Regine.

The project is indeed very timely as Ogie is all set to celebrate his 25th anniversary in show business next year.

MUSIC LYF: Lani Misalucha - The Love Collection (Album)

Lani Misalucha is at her best in The Love Collection album

Asia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha has invaded the live entertainment scene in Las Vegas, earning her the titles Siren of the Strip and Diva of Las Vegas. Now, she is back in country to topbill her Resorts World concert Journey With Me this November 28.

Acknowledging her status as one of the finest Filipina divas, Universal Records has just released The Love Collection, a compilation of the some of the most memorable love songs performed by Lani.

The Love Collection includes A Very Special Love, which, according to Lani, is very memorable for her because this is the song she first recorded for her first album under Universal Records. She also notes how beautiful the arrangement of the song was.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP World Food Day 2012

ON WORLD FOOD DAY, WFP EMPHASIZES COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING STRATEGIES IN FIGHTING HUNGER

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) honours World Food Day (16 October) by reaffirming its dedication to work in partnership with communities, civil society, governments, and the private sector to help end hunger in our lifetimes.

Today, one in eight people globally do not get enough food to be healthy and lead an active life, making hunger and malnutrition the number one risk to health worldwide -- greater than AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.