Into The Web’s Murky Lairs

What secrets lurk behind the shadows of the digital world?

The internet has undoubtedly become an all-too-familiar facet of everyday life, but when people like 41-year-old Sydney man Liam Gordon Murphy makes headlines, it seems the digital realm still has plenty of hidden things not for the faint of heart.

In 2015, Liam Gordon Murphy, the online bondage, domination, sadism, and masochism (BDSM) star nicknamed “The Wolf” got acquainted with a 21-year-old woman through a fetish website. A year after they met at a hotel in Kings Cross, Murphy was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault. He pleaded not guilty to the charges at court.

Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour: a fun and interactive way to teach kids the importance of oral health

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids
the importance of oral health?
 Try the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour to educate
 your kids on the benefits of oral care. 

Teaching your children the importance of oral health can be tough—especially when it concerns the younger kids. You worry if your little one properly cleans his teeth when he brushes, and you get frustrated when he forgets or neglects brushing time. 

Fortunately, Hapee Kiddie suggests a fun way for kiddos to get into the brushing habit and learn all about its benefits—the Hapee Kiddie Plant Tour.  

Why a field trip? Well, it is said that going on educational trips is a fun and interactive way to expose youngsters to new stuff. Seeing these up close, in real time, helps them understand how things work and why they do.

Field trips are also a welcome break in a child’s routine. As kids have different learning styles, a different learning environment would have more appeal, ultimately enriching their experience.

Fit and Fun Couple Iya and Drew Together For "People Vs The Stars"

Drew Arellano is known for his travel show "Biyahe Ni Drew" and the informative "AHA!", Iya Villana is the host of "Lip Sync Battle Philippines and steps in for Chika Minute for 24 Oras. Also as new parents to baby Primo, the couple is loved for their perkiness and wit, they will now join forces again for a new and original show for GMA Network called People Vs The Stars.

The couple has been very busy with work and parenthood lately but they seem show no signs of slowing down. We can even remember that they were also part of Home Foodies season 2 while Iya is still in the early stage of pregnancy. Now this new game show is a comeback project for the both of them together in one show.

Another Great Year For Piolo Pascual

I couldn't believe that Piolo Pascual will turn 40 next week, and he still has that charm like when he started showbiz. Take note that the girls who first fell in love with him are mostly mothers now and still in love with him even up to today. He has been one of the biggest stars of the Kapamilya Network and has been very active and loyal to the station. 

Though many people say that age will take a toll on celebrities as a new batch can easily replace them. But is is indeed different with Piolo which has been in the industry and now joined by his son  Inigo who is starting his own path for showbiz. 

Piolo has maintained his charming physique all these years and beyond the aesthetics of showbiz, he is doing it for the sake of his own health. As an endorser he never fails being part of big brands in the country, and one of them is the insurance company Sunlife.

"Beauty and the Beast" Assembles Main Characters for Payoff Poster

Disney has just unveiled the main poster art for Beauty and the Beast, showcasing the principal cast. Check out the poster below and watch the film when it opens in the Philippines on March 15, 2017.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs.

Beauty and the Beast is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Le Fou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald as Madame De Garderobe, the wardrobe; Hattie Morahan as Agathe, the enchantress; Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

BGC Arts Center Festival: Revealing Facet Of MOdern Filipino Performance Artistry

Firing off a passionate start for 2017, the BGC Arts Center will celebrate its identity as the home of the Filipino artist. 

True to its word, it will launch a 2-day Arts Festival on January 14-15, hosting performances and events that will illuminate the many layers that modern Filipino artists are animating to give voice to the range of the human condition. The BGC Arts Center is the centerpiece of BGC’s Cultural District. A project of the non-profit, Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.,  it is the first and only stand-alone theater established through private donations. 

It is dedicated to providing a cultural and educational experience that will inspire the public to explore their creative side and embrace Filipino artistry.  A collaboration by award-winning architects and designers,  the BGC Arts Center is composed of the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, the Alveo Central Plaza, and the Sun Life Amphitheater.

KIX: The Ultimate BROcation Marathon and Finale

The Ultimate BROcation is definitely a show where crazy adventures and wardrobe wonders happen. Just like when R&B sensation,Billy Crawford, put on an undeniably adorable get-up on the show. Is Billy showing off his ballet skills? Or is this his new fashion statement? Whatever it is, we’re sure that The Ultimate BROcation has an exciting reason for it!

The Ultimate BROcation is a hilarious reality show starring four celebrities exploring Hong Kong in an all-expenses paid vacation, tailor-made for bros. Part of their fun-filled trip is an outdoor adventure, where they get to try unique and amusing activities. But why is Billy making that face? Is he doing a fishy face or is his face stuck on the zorbing ball? Well, either way, it looks fun!

"Hacksaw Ridge" a Contender for Best Picture, Director, Actor at Golden Globes

Director Mel Gibson's critically acclaimed war film, Hacksaw Ridge, is vying for three major categories at the Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2017, including the much-coveted Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Its two other nominations are for Best Director – Motion Picture for Mel Gibson and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Andrew Garfield. The annual Golden Globe Awards is voted on by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

Hacksaw Ridge centers on the story of Desmond T. Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist who became an army medic while adhering to his religious convictions of not carrying a weapon. He saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

Cheaper Voice Rates Expected This Year!

Expect more voice calls from your loved ones this year as PLDT and Globe Telecom are anticipated to aggressively offer cheaper voice rates through their “all-net” promo offerings, according to a news article from Malaya. 

“All-Net” services is one way of reducing  voice call rates which would drive traffic to voice services which in recent years had  been declining as subscribers opt to use the cheaper over-the-top services such as Viber, Facebook Messenger  among other offerings using data, Edgardo Cabarios, National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) deputy commissioner was quoted in the article.

Hitmaker Jason Blum Produces New Suspense Thriller "Split"

Following last year’s breakout hit The Visit, producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series) reunites with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan for the critically acclaimed suspense thriller Split from Universal Pictures.

Starring James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch), Split is an original film that delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind.