GMA Network Presents Anniversary Offerings

The Kapuso Network continues to forge ahead and chart new grounds this 2013 as it presents a pioneering line up of its forthcoming programs slated to premiere this June as the Network celebrates its 63rd anniversary.

First on the list is the television remake of one of the network’s most memorable drama series – ANNA KARENINA. The 2013 version stars Barbie Forteza, Joyce Ching and Krystal Reyes together with Derrick Monasterio, Hiro Peralta and Julian Trono. In this modern remake, Barbie will play the role of Karen, while Joyce will take on the role of Nina, and Krystal will assume the role of Anna. Completing the cast are other reputable names in the industry including Sandy Andolong, Juan Rodrigo, Yul Servo, Neil Ryan Sese, Valerie Concepcion with Allan Paule, Ana Roces, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Maureen Larrazabal, Alicia Mayer, Kathleen Hermosa, Joanna Marie Tan and Yasmien Kurdi in a very special role as Maggie. Premiering June 3, this primetime series, which is under the direction of Gina Alajar, tells the story of three girls and their families searching for the real Anna Karenina.

REEL DEAL : Four Sisters and A Wedding SPOTLIGHT

June is wedding month and Star Cinema is offering a wedding movie that will make bells ring! Four Sisters and A Wedding stars Toni G., Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee at Coney Reyes. This is directed by Direk Cathy Garcia Molina.

Watch out for "Four Sisters and A Wedding", Star Cinema's 20th Anniversary Offering. Opens June 26, 2013 in Cinemas Nationwide.

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Here is also an animated invitation to the biggest wedding of the year!

FASHIONISTA: BUM takes on a more defined look with its “My ATEEtude : I AM NOT TYPICAL” collection

BUM takes on a more defined look with its “My ATEEtude : I AM NOT TYPICAL” collection After playing around with risky colors like neon brights and loud prints, local clothing brand BUM takes on a more subdued, but still equally exciting and defined, design approach for its back-to-school collection called “My ATEEtude : I Am Not Typical”. 

According to Benny Reyes, the senior merchandiser and designer for BUM, loyal patrons can expect this new collection to still bear the brand's signature “rebel/emo” look. What they should watch out for are the new elements that would give BUM a distinct feel. 

Neon brights, for instance, would still be in this back-to-school collection, but they're now used only as “accents” to enhance I Am Not Typical's new focus: digital prints. 

“Digital prints are all the rage now, they come in different forms. And this trend will continue throughout the rest of the year.” 

BUM is also introducing pieces that have a camouflage design for a more rugged feel. “We have camouflage jackets. We also have camouflage pants for our girls line.” 

Please Beware and Report this Man Because he Stole my Phones

Please share as much as you can. Its really sad that former friends resort to thievery and deception for such an act. I lost two of my phones in a snap. This unfortunate incident just happened just this night.

This is the man who stole my phones, his name is Gerry Legarde, he used to rent here at the dorm. The incident happened just tonight when he visited the dorm at this hour, while everyone is busy, he asked if he can borrow my phone to text, I also brought my other cellphone also, but in the quick moment that we were busy with making coffee he went off and my dormate saw him running and got away with a taxi. When we checked on his facebook account it is already has been disabled, When I also went to the police and baranggay they can only do blotter and nothing much.

He is an OFW once and sharing this picture is my best way of letting the public know of this crime he made, I am just worried of contacts and messages I just need for work and school. 

Please help me find justice for this act. 

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DepEd: Schools ready to welcome 20.8M students

"Let's hit the ground running on June 3. Ideally, teachers should start Day 1 with Lesson 1 so that we maximize contact time with students.” This is the call of Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC as the Department of Education expresses that all systems go for the opening of School Year 2013-2014.

Nationwide, DepEd is expecting a total enrolment of 20.8 million students in all public schools tomorrow, June 3 - 1.78 million of which are Kindergarten pupils; 13.3 million are elementary and 5.7 million are high school students.

MUSIC LYF: Barbie Forteza BlogCon

We all know Barbie Forteza as one of GMA Networks teen star who is loved by many fans and have starred in many shows. Now she ventures on another talent which appeals to her generation and also shows her versatility as an artist.

She is launching her self titled album under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) with both covers and original tracks that is a perfect mix of sounds that everyone can enjoy. In the recent BlogCon with her, she was very bubbly and shared what is doing right now which is shooting for her new soap "Anna Karen Nina" where she plays the role of Karen , previously played by Sunshine Dizon. 

She also done a little rap for the group which is something that she does not do usually but impressive I could say. Regarding  the "rivalry" between her and Bea Binene, who have also launched her album with a different record label, is not a big deal for her since she and Bea are friends.

HEALTHY LYF: Over 60% of School Children Suffer From Foot Problems

Children of this generation have everything from their doting parents who may fail to address their children's needs of development for healthy foot among their many concerns. Study shows most parents overlook the importance of their children's foot problems and suitable shoe types. This may lead to foot problems such as flatfoot and rearfoot valgus, affecting an otherwise healthy and normal development.

Over 60% of school children have foot problems and 70% of parents lack foot health knowledge. Dr. Kong conducted a survey to investigate parents' awareness and concern levels of foot health. Questionnaires were

FASHIONISTA: Freeway x National Artist Collectors' Series Lucio San Pedro for Fall 2013

Freeway is honored to launch the National Artist Collector’s Series for Fall 2013 to celebrate Lucio San Pedro's 100th Birth Centennial. He is the 9th National Artist to be honored by Freeway which includes his kababayan Botong Franciso, fellow musician Levi Celerio, and  F. Sionil Jose to name a few.

In the launch held at The Row Glorietta, his works is remembered with performaces by his grandaugther, the San Perdo Angono Children's Music Choir, and even the host for that night Rachel Alejandro sang his works like "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" , "Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas", among others. It was also the awarding of the Freeway Art Contest wherein as among the hundreds of entries, two were chosen to be featured for their line which supports young and budding Filipino artists.

XSTIG: New Mobile Player Arc Mobile Steps In

With a lot of brands out in the market today when it comes to mobile technology, we thought that new players would face an impossible challenge to par with the current favorites wanting to take a piece of the mobile race market here in the Philippines. But suprizingly, we dicovered a new tech brand that have the guts and gadgets to take a bite of the pie and actually compete with the known brands, and it is ARC MOBILE.

The brand is earing up soon with now This brand is gearing up with its pressence as it is distributed by mobile stores and with a competitive technical specifications and pricing makes an interesting option for people who still wants to have sleek gadgets for less.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Donates Over 150 Tons of Dates to WFP for School Children in Conflict-Affected Communities in ARMM

Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ambassador to the Philippines Abdullah Al-Hassan (center) and senior representative of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance in Riyadh Saad Al Sunaidi (left) formally hand over 153 tons of dates to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines Representative and Country Director Praveen Agrawal (right).  

 The generous date donation from the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be distributed to students who are part of WFP’s school feeding programme in Central Mindanao, majority of whom are in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The fruit contains essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that will contribute to the children’s growth and development.

 In coordination with the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development, WFP will distribute the dates – which the students will take home – to about 65,000 vulnerable families in the conflict-affected provinces in ARMM.     

 Photo Credit: WFP/Anthony Chase Lim/Philippines