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GUY'S MANUAL: Be The First Pinoy Astronaut!

No kidding! Finally for the first time in history, we could have someone, a true blue Filipino, to be launched into space and this is thanks to Axe Philippines. It is now being announced in many countries worldwide and it will be really big. They will each have a representative to be launched into space and make history.

Following this launch this year is their new fragrance, Axe Apollo. The new scent is now on its way here as it also join the other successful Axe scents like 2012 and Anarchy. Axe had a lot of events in the past years that was actively participated and talked about by the public. Now that they have this monumental announcement for the search for the first Filipino Astronaut.

Launched last night with Axe men Gino Quiliamor, Ramon Bautista, and Sam Y G, together with  brand manager Gem Laforteza they presented the plan to the press. Complete with the space center set up, astronauts and even sexy space crew.

The Philippines joins the space race

The Philippines joins the space race as Axe Philippines announces an ambitious project to send the first Filipino astronaut into space.  In partnership with an American space travel agency called Space Expedition Corporation (Space XC), the iconic male fragrance brand AXE – in some countries known as LYNX – embarks on a massive global undertaking to send civilians to space.  And Axe Philippines has confirmed that one of these would-be space travelers is going to be from the Philippines.  They are calling the program the Axe Apollo Space Academy (AASA), which if successful would be one of the most historic marketing campaigns ever launched in the country.

Power Mac Center chooses Subic as next venue for a Photography and Aperture workshop by international photographer Gunther Deichmann

For digital photography and Apple enthusiasts, here is your chance to hone your skills.

Power Mac Center brings back its well-loved adventure photography workshop conducted by no less than multi-awarded and internationally acclaimed Australian photographer and Apple Pro Trainer, Gunther Deichmann.

A two-day workshop on basic photography and digital photo management using Apple’s  photography software Aperture will be held on February 8 and 9, 2012 at the Subic Park Hotel in Zambales. Aperture gives users powerful yet easy-to-use tools so that they can do so much more with their photos as well as manage massive libraries on Mac.

Kim, Xian, Enchong And Maja Set A Date with Fans This Sunday!

"Ina Kapatid Anak" stars  Kim  Chiu, Xian Lim, Enchong Dee, and  Maja Salvador are all excited to  give to their fans a weekend to remember as they will throw a special mall show this Sunday (January 13), 5PM at SM Novaliches to personally thank their fans who consistently make their show a nationwide hit. The show is guaranteed to be filled with a special production numbers and romantic suprises from the well-loved characters of "Ina Kapatid Anak" namely Celyn (Kim), Liam (Xian), Ethan  (Enchong), and Margaux (Maja). Continue to follow the compelling story of "Ina Kapatid Anak," weeknights, 8:15PM, after "Princess and I" on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. For more updates, log on to www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV or follow @_InaKapatidAnak on Twitter.

TRASLACION 2013: A Decade of Faith

2013 is very special year for me, because it's my 10th year as a devotee of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo. I actually started the devotion back in high school , and every year , I made sure to go there as a thanksgiving to all the things I have today . But do not go barefoot or pull the ropes, I would go there to attend Mass and offer prayers and thanksgiving . Sometimes it had crossed my mind if I tried to take part, however when I took a closer look at the wild chaotic rope bearers , I assessed that is not my nature and I would need intensive training for that. I do want to live long enough to see my prayers were answered.

Actually , it's not really necessary to battle it out for one to get to the Nazarene , it just so happened that there were too many devotees of the Black Nazarene , as if it was a war zone just to touch an inch of the Nazarene . Well , because of this, devotee critics denounce the fanaticism of the statue of Jesus. But I realized that FAITH in God  have provoked them into doing unusual  yet spiritual things . However it's just sad that there are some "devotees" who still continue on their sinful routine in their lives despite doing these sacrifices which loses the value of faith to the Nazarene.

Starworld Boasts Eight Year With American Idol 12

Proving its status as a global leader in entertainment programming, Star World is bringing the US’s top reality entertainment show, American Idol, once again to millions of viewers in Asia and beyond for the eighth year in a row, making the Pay TV channel the true home for idols as well as the show’s legions of devoted fans. Star World is committed to delivering every exciting moment of American Idol Season 12 to scores of viewers in Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and the Middle East so that they get the latest performances, updates and scoops straight from their homes as soon as they happen.

Huge, fantastic changes are happening to American Idol in its 12th season, the biggest of which is a new roster of celebrity judges of unprecedented international stardom. Joining the powerful music producer Randy Jackson, who presence has fueled the show since its first season, are country music star Keith Urban, also husband to actress Nicole Kidman; the quirky and fun pop superstar Nicki Minaj, whose hits “Super Bass” and “Starships” have inundated global airwaves in recent years; and the eternal diva Mariah Carey, who has been enthralling audiences with her vocal prowess over a musical career that has spanned more than 20 years. Together, these four judges have enough star power and experience in the music industry to select the best American Idol hopefuls to vie for the coveted title as well as give meaningful and insightful comments to help them along their journey. Fans will be happy to know that Emmy-nominated host Ryan Seacrest is returning to the show to guide viewers through another exciting season of amazing musical performances.

Ina Kapatid Anak Book 2 Starts This January

Primetime Bida of ABS-CBN heat up in January with the big reveal in the top rating show INA KAPATID ANAK. With the show doing great in primetime ratings and just a few months in the air showed the public is getting hooked with the story and the characters. And now they will be transitioning into book 2 starting with the 'gabi ng katotohanan' that reveals the identity of Celyn (Kim) as the real daughter of Julio and Beatrice. 

In the press conference of Ina Kapatid Anak for the book 2, they said that it does not mark an end or the decline of the exciting story rather opens a door to more revelations, new characters like Diego, played by Alex Medina. Conflicts grow intense with friends turning into rivals and sisters into enemies vying for Celyn. 

Press launch of GMA's "Forever" available via livestream tonight

GMA Network will be launching "Forever," its latest afternoon drama offering, tonight, January 8, at 7:00pm.  The series stars Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Ms. Gloria Romero. 

Apart from members of the entertainment press, netizens will also be able to witness the said event via live streaming on GMA Network's official web portal, GMANetwork.com.

To watch the livestreaming, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/livestreaming at 7:00pm tonight. 

MUSIC LYF: MCA Music Welcomes Sitti

The country’s number 1 music company MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) welcomes another top artist to its OPM fold—none other than the Philippines’ Queen of Bossa Nova SITTI.

She joins its roster of best artists which includes bands such as Urbandub, Pupil, Franco, Chicosci, The Oktaves, Tanya Markova and Pedicab and solo acts Nyoy Volante, Sabrina, Solenn Heussaff, Loonie, Barbie Forteza and Ron Henley. Its international acts comprised of U2, Snow Patrol, Keane, Justin Bieber, Lady GaGa, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Gotye, Rihanna, Sting, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Jessie J among others.

Present during the contract signing was MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) President Ricky R. Ilacad who incidentally was the one who signed up Sitti during his term as head of another record label. Also present were MCA Music executives Wilson Cruz (Marketing & Sales Director), Kiko Guevarra (A & R Manager) and Mark Bonifacio (OPM Label Marketing Manager).

Bong Revilla opens 2013 with Indio

Fresh from the box-office success of his Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Si Enteng, Si Agimat at Si Ako”, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. faces 2013 with his biggest project to date with the Kapuso Network.

He leads the much-awaited drama-fantasy series Indio which will premiere on January 14 on the GMA Telebabad block.

According to Senator Bong, he is never satisfied with a mediocre work that is why he exerted extra efforts to make the series outstanding.

As Senator Bong puts it, “Bago ko simulan ang Indio, nag-acting workshop muna ako para maging maganda ang pag-portray ko sa role na Indio. Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa naming pinapaganda ang Indio. Dapat nila itong abangan dahil ito ay aming pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA for giving me a very good project to start my 2013.”