Roderick Paulate goes beyond looks in looking for his 'Protege'


Multi-awarded actor and comedian Roderick Paulate will be joining other entertainment industry veterans Jolina Magdangal, Ricky Davao, Philip Salvador and Gina Alajar in searching for the next ultimate protege via the GMA-7 artista search "Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break."

Although the search is slated to begin airing in July, as early as now, each of the mentors have already spent days screening tens of thousands of hopefuls coming from all over the Philippines.

REEL DEAL: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Linkin Park Soundtrack


LINKIN’ PARK IN “ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER” MUSIC TRAILER

In anticipation of the upcoming theatrical release of Twentieth Century Fox’s 3D action adventure “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” director Timur Bekmambetov has created a special music trailer featuring multi-platinum alternative rock band Linkin Park. The music trailer can now be seen online at www.youtube.com/user/linkinparktv and at 20th Century Fox’s (Phils.) YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVGeTN9T4_s&list=UU-JrjBL_iZAn5wjEsw9nRYA&index=1&feature=plcp.

MUSIC LYF: Richard Poon - The Crooner's Songbook (Album)


Since he released his debut album “I’ll Take Care of You”, Richard Poon changed the music landscape in the country with his own take of the standards, making more people, not just the older generation, appreciate the genre. No wonder he has been tagged as the multi-platinum crooner as his follow-up album “For You” also reached the platinum mark. His third record “I’ll Be Seeing You” also garnered success as it entered the charts of leading retail stores in the country.

Recognizing his achievements through the years, MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), the number 1 music label in the Philippines gathers his greatest hits via the album “The Crooner’s Songbook: The Best of Richard Poon.” From his official singles to most requested songs during his gigs and concerts, reminisce the old times with Richard Poon’s take on the standards and some originals. 

Songs included in the album are: “All of Me”, “Moon River”, “Blue Moon”, “Portrait of My Love”, “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”, “The Last Time”, “Way Back Into Love”, “Panalangin”, “You and I”, “Complicated”, “Kahit Di Mo Napapansin”, “I’ll Take Care of You”, “Kumot at Unan”, “That’s All” and “Beautiful As You”.

Success of One True Love continues As Viewers Get hooked on series


GMA Network’s latest primetime drama, One True Love, instantly captivated the hearts of TV audiences after posting high numbers during its pilot week, according to data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Based on overnight household data recorded in Mega Manila from June 11 to 15, One True Love scored 38.4 share points, ahead of ABS-CBN’s Dahil Sa Pag-ibig’s 35.2 points and TV5’s Runaway’s 10 points. Mega Manila comprises 58 percent of total television households nationwide.

Party Pilipinas presents “UNIVERSITY” this Sunday


The hottest and cutest boys and girls from different schools in the metro join today’s brightest Kapuso stars in welcoming the freshies and all those who are going back to school in Party Pilipinas UNIVERSITY!


Dance champs from Claret, St. Paul and the UP Pep Squad will bring the groove to the dance floor with the best Kapuso artist of Sayaw Pilipinas. Hearthrobs from Mapua, CEU, Letran, DLSU, FEU and UST will share the stage with the Keso Boys.

JulieMo world will be shaken up once again as the couple treats everyone to a school fair-inspired musical number.

FASHIONISTA: Bag to School with BUM

BUM shows the young how to go back to school in style

Standing out at school doesn’t mean you have to constantly challenge the rules and break your school’s dress code. 

So before you walk down the crowded hallway again, make sure you’re clad in cool pieces and armed with the right accessories that would reflect your no-nonsense rebel attitude. 

Taking off from its successful “Teevolution” campaign, which called forth an outpour of vibrant colors, bold prints, and graphic ethnic patterns, innovative brand BUM helps the youngsters today stand out by upping their style quotient and street cred before the school year starts.

Veering away from the normal and the ordinary design concepts of most local clothing labels, BUM comes up with stylish yet functional bags that carry the brand’s style philosophy: the Modern Goth Look with a touch of Glam Rock (think studded pieces, motorcycle jackets, tapered pants, oversized shirts, and the like).

This utilitarian concept was made casual by BUM, turning motorcycle jackets into cropped ones, and with notched collar jackets for boys. They can also go for the “casual cool” look with chino cuffed pants that allow them to swing from schoolwork to play without breaking a sweat.


ESQUIRE Financing Partners with Miss World Philippines


One Night to Celebrate Filipino Talent And Beauty with a Purpose

Last June 19, Tuesday, Miss World Philippines 2012 held its Gala Night at Dusit Thani Hotel Manila. The said event was a spectacle of Filipino talent and beauty, as well as an opportunity to support women’s and children’s causes.

Raring to make the Filipina a force to be reckoned with in international pageants, the pre-pageant event paid tribute to and relived the beauty and elegance of a Filipina in a Filipiniana. Filipino fashion and talent were showcased by 25 Filipino designers in a parade of 25 different Filipiniana creations.  Same designers including Veejay Floresca, Edwin Uy and Arielle Agasang will also design the gowns for all the candidates on the Coronation Night.