ANC Shows Gets Jampacked This October

On its 15th year, more news and information are coming your way this October as ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel, revives a prominent current affairs program on public figures’ profiles, launches a new primetime news telecast, and brings in broadcast journalists to two of its premier news programs.

ANC is bringing back “Pipol,” which aired on ABS-CBN from 1999 until 2006 and made its mark on Philippine television’s current affairs landscape by looking into the private lives of newsmakers, from glitzy celebrities to elusive politicians and illustrious athletes.

Anchored by seasoned and award-winning journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon, “Pipol” on ANC promises 30 minutes of exhaustive and intimate examination of powerful and ordinary people who are making a difference in their respective fields and communities. It will premiere on Monday (October 10) at 9:30 pm.

XSTIG: LG Bloggers and Media Night

LG, one of the world's best electronics company continues its quest in making products that push innovation that gives them the edge over their competitors. Now I was given. chance to get to know more about these products and features.

First is their pride which is the LG 3D Cinema TV which I can say is the best 3D TV of all with boasts of 5 amazing functions others never had or definitely above the others.

The night was filled with games with two competing sides (Lahat Guwapo anr Laging Gutom, which i am part of the former). First was a quick quiz with videos shown in very clear and sharp 3D, the first victory of Lahat Guwapo.

Then next was the Kinect Adventure which I participated and won it with flying colors. LG 3D TV can be bundled with Xbox 360 Kinect which produces great 3D image with less stress with 3D glasses and quality. Next up is a 3D video game challenge using the LG Optimus Smartphone as their controllers, and this time Laging Gutom bagged this round.

MUSIC LYF: Sam Milby's Third Album BE MINE

Sam Milby is now back in the music scene with his 3rd album from Star Records titled BE MINE. Sam pursues again his love doing music and this time he offers these new treats.

After three years of hiatus from the music spotlight, Am assured hia fans that they will get their money's worth with third solo album. "They can really expect good music here. the songs are a little bit of everything which they can relate to. It will touch people who are in-love, broken hearted, and even those who are searching for the right one."

Sam also shared that his delight over the feedback he has getting about his music. "Befire the public know me just an actor. But with my music, they start to see me as an recording artist. I've been getting a lot of great feedback about how happy people are with my albums."

Rainbow Run for LGBT Rights

A CALL TO OPEN HEARTS AND OPEN MINDS

A woman blessed with stunning looks and enviable pedigree doesn’t usually wish she was a member of the third sex… but Divine Lee does… well she isn’t exactly a woman, not according to her gay friends. 

“Proud ako to say na yes, Baklang Babae ako! As in Baklang, Baklang Babae!” proclaimed the gorgeous Ms. Lee in her speech during “Ladlad 8: The Metamorphosis”, a fundraising dinner in celebration of the political party’s 8th Anniversary. She further surprised the audience when she expressed her wish for a gay child in the future.

Entertainment value aside, the essence in Divine’s message is her call for equality. Her dearest friends are gay and she cited specific incidences when they were discriminated upon in establishments, job applications even at a public beach.

BLESSED: A CALL TO HOLINESS

He was the pope closest to the heart of many Filipinos.  He was the pope that beatified the most number of “blesseds” and the most traveled one at that. But now that he himself has been named as the New Blessed, Pope John Paul II continues to echo his call to holiness to each of the faithful.

On October 29, 2011, exactly one week after his appointed feast day, the Diocese of Cubao headed by the Most Reverend Bishop Honesto Ongtioco, DD., and the Araneta Center will stage the first ever musical concert and liturgical celebration in honor of Blessed John Paul II at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Entitled BLESSED: A CALL TO HOLINESS, the entire afternoon will be filled with thanksgiving, inspiring messages and musical numbers from the people who knew the beloved pontiff. Among the speakers are Rev. Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB who is currently the only Asian member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission and the Spiritual Director of the Couples for Christ, Ambassador Henrietta de Villa, former Ambassador to the Holy See, and Jo Grafil, former Executive Director of the World Youth Day. Their uplifting messages and testimonials will be interspersed by stirring musical performances by the Las Pinas Boys Choir, Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, Holy Family Parish Youth Group of the Diocese of Pasig, the IL VOCE from the Ateneo High School and special surprise performers. The occasion will also mark the first time a theme song for Blessed John Paul II composed by Ryan Cayabyab with lyrics provided by Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ will be performed.

MUSIC LYF: Libera's First Christmas Album

The distinctive sound of Libera has travelled the world in the last few years. After the group’s first visit in the Philippines last October 2009 which became a remarkable success, they’re coming back with the release of their most-awaited and first-ever CHRISTMAS ALBUM, with 16 tracks collecting traditional and new unique arrangements of classical and contemporary holiday tunes.

EMI Music though Polyeast Records releases Libera’s highly-anticipated first Christmas album. With their exciting mix of secular and sacred Christmas favorites including Joy to the World, O Holy Night, The First Nowell, Carol of the Bells, In Dulci Jubilo and White Christmas, join Libera as they bring in the holiday season with Christmas Album packed in Deluxe CD set that includes exclusive song cards.

MUSIC LYF: Zia Quizon

Pure Talent comes naturally, and even her parents are celebrities she went further to stand out with her breezily uplifting blend of pop, soul, jazz and retro R&B is here to sway you away as Polyeast Records proudly announces the release of Zia Quizon self-titled mini-CD album. 

Showcasing her talent as one of OPM’s young singer/songwriter could probably go beyond being a daughter of the Comedy King Dolphy and OPM’s Divine Diva ZsaZsa Padilla because Zia is here to prove that she’s is a breath of fresh air in her debut album. 

Featuring her positioning single “Simple Girl” is notably one of her masterpieces since she started learning her craft. Zia said “I draw inspiration from everyday experiences or a particularly strong feeling that I have at the moment. I believe that songs become more meaningful when you’re feeling emotional and in a way come from a very real place. And when you finally finish a song, the most fulfilling feeling about the whole process when you take a step back and think, ‘That pretty much sums up how I felt at the time.’” She wrote the song “Simple Girl” and obviously mirrors a young simple girl she really is.