The Araneta Center honors grandparents on September 8, Grandparents’ Day

Our lolos and lolas hold a special place in our hearts. We never fail to be fascinated whenever they tell us stories about their youth, and we love how they dote on us even when we’ve grown out of our pigtails and sandos. They discipline us, but they also always make sure we get to indulge on life’s simple pleasures. We cannot thank them enough for being such a big part of our lives.

This Grandparents’ Day, you can turn the tables and show your grandpa and grandma your love and appreciation by spending the day bonding at the Araneta Center. On September 8, create beautiful and memorable moments with your lolo and lola at Making Memories, a special photo exhibit showcasing life’s precious moments. The photo exhibit will also include tips on how to strengthen brain power.

JAMES HARDIE: The Science Behind HardieFlex Advanced Building Composites

James Hardie has a long history of providing innovative building products to customers in Australia, the USA, the Philippines and other international markets. Today, HardieFlex advanced building composite remains one of the most trusted and reliable building materials. The high regard for James Hardie’s products stem from the following characteristics:

High durability and strength. HardieFlex advanced building composite is designed not to crack even under the harshest weather and environmental conditions. It is resistant to damage due to wind, rain, moisture, and humidity. Furthermore, HardieFlex advanced building composite is combustible: it will not ignite or catch fire even when exposed to flame. HardieFlex advanced building composite is resistant to termite-damage. HardieFlex advanced building composite is designed to perform.

Cousin Gabby hints of a sexier Geoff Eigenmann

Fans should watch out for Goeff Eigenmann's hunkier body very soon!  This is what the actor's cousin, Gabby Eigenmann, hinted when he was interviewed by GMANetwork.com on the set of the GMA primetime series "Mundo Mo'y Akin."

Gabby revealed that Geoff has been hitting the gym since the first time he took him there.  The actor said his cousin is really determined to get back in shape and return to acting soon.  It can be recalled that several months ago, there were reports that GMA Network slapped Geoff with a so-called “fat memo” because he had become too stocky for television. Neither Geoff nor GMA confirmed the existence of such memo, however.

So, should viewers expect to see Geoff with a six-pack abs in a couple of months? "Hindi naman, siguro mga four-pack abs lang," Gabby quipped.

Meanwhile, "Mundo Mo'y Akin" is airing its finale episode tomorrow and Gabby is having mixed emotions about it.  Although he feels sad the show has come to an end, he is fulfilled that it ended well and that it was a huge success.  "Mundo Mo'y Akin" was extended twice because of its high ratings performance.

MUSIC LYF: Richard Poon’s Legends turns gold

Richard Poon’s first album under Universal Records Legends was recently awarded a Gold Record Award for its outstanding sales. Legends, which includes the hits Truly and Crazy, continues to top music sales charts since it was released four months ago.

With Richard during the awarding is Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry - classics by Lionel Richie (Truly), Whitney Houston (All At Once), Barbra Streisand (Evergreen), Madonna (Borderline), Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again), Kenny Rogers (Crazy), among others.

Richard also collaborates with friend Christian Bautista in the Michael Jackson hit The Girl Is Mine, which is included in the album.

ART IS A BANG: Magwayen Playfest 2

In line with the 15th anniversary of Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild , we proudly bring you

" PLAYFEST 2 " featuring one-act plays to be showcased in PLM.

SET A - Magbabalik | UNICA | I'm in Red

SET B - Nekros | Coffee Lover's Club | TOL

SEPT.11 ( SET A ) 10am | 1pm | 3pm

SEPT.12 ( SET B ) 10am | 1pm |3pm

SEPT.13 ( SET A ) 10am and 3pm

( SET B ) 1pm and 5pm

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

BULWAGANG MANILENO

Ticket Price :

PLM students = P35.00

NON-PLM= P70.00

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Alden Richards not attracted to 'retokadas'

"I'm not really a fan of plastic surgery [aesthetic enhancement]. I am personally against it kasi it's like altering the appearance that God has given you."

This is what kapuso star Alden Richards declared in an interview on the set of the primetime series, "Mundo Mo'y Akin." The actor was asked if he would be attracted to someone who has undergone plastic surgery for aesthetic reasons.

In the series, Alden plays as Jerome, a poor but hard working student who strived to finish college and put up his own restaurant.  Jerome's best friend "Marilyn" (Louise delos Reyes) secretly admires him but thought that he won't ever look her way because she is not blessed with good looks.  In the course of the story, Jerome meets the beautiful Darlene (Lauren Young), daughter of a rich restaurant owner and grand daughter of Dona Charito (Ms. Jaclyn Jose) who looks down on Jerome and considers him a piece of trash. Although Darlene is beautiful, her character is not as lovely.  Marilyn, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of Darlene.

Alden Richards on his singing 'career': 'I really am an actor at heart"

GMANetwork.com caught up with Alden Richards at the taping of "Mundo Mo'y Akin," a GMA primetime series which is set to end this week.

The top-rating program which also stars Louise delos Reyes, Lauren Young, Sunshine Dizon, Angelika dela Cruz, Gabby Eigenmann, Jaclyn Jose, among others, is Alden's second primetime project as lead star.

 "For the record po, this is my longest soap so far sa GMA," declared the young actor. "Nag-umpisa kami noong March at ngayon pa lang matatapos. Ito rin yung masasabi kong pinakamagandang project ko so far."