It's another much awaited movie next month, a new pair of love team between a Filipina and an international actor, Erich Gonzales and Mario Maurer.   A new combination that will sizzles ones heart. 

During the Blog Con, there are lots of things about Mario that Erich revealed to us and it seems that they have been attached to each other.  Also they were already close friend during the shooting.  It was also disclose by Erich that Mario is a "No Pores" Guy because during the entire shooting they did not saw Mario sweat.  Just wonder how a person don't get sweat. 


Well during the Blog Conference bloggers did have an opportunity to talk to Mario Maurer through Skype.  Though it wasn't in real life well it sounded real as well because he's just on the other side of the line.  According to Mario, he was treated nice by Erich and served some delicious food from the Philippines.


Erich went to Thailand to shoot for about 3 weeks. Just like what Erich did to Mario in the Phiippines, Mario treated her nice as well and served some great Thai food when they were there in Thailand.  Mario is so nice to us there according to Erich.  And perhaps that's how the closeness were build up.

So better watch out for it! 

Meralco has indeed come up with something good for the consumers to make thing a lot more easier.  An application packed with six other applications that can help consumers learn more something about saving electricity, getting the updates about Meralco to plan ahead of time, to monitor and learn things about their billings.

This application is coined as MOVE or MeralcO Virtual Engine. This application is now available for download from the Apple AppStore, Google Play, and Blackberry App World.


So what are the six applications that are packed in this MOVE application suite?

• Meralco Office Directory where users can find the nearest Meralco office in the area.
• Bayad Center is an easy locator for all the Bayad Centers where it is one of the convenient ways to pay the Meralco bill.
• Meralco Appliance Calculator helps in computing the amount of electricity an appliance consumes.
• Bright Ideas provides information and learning on better ways to use and save electicity.
• Power Maintenance Schedule keeps users up to date on the power maintenance schedule in the area.
• E-Meralco Bill let users view the latest bill even when on the go.

For details, check www.meralco.com.ph, like Meralco on Facebook, or follow @meralco on Twitter.

Following the significant changes on the surroundings and the lifestyle of residents along the esteros revived by the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), the campaign for the rehabilitation of Pasig River is set for an aggressive push to spur local government units in cleaning their own esteros.

This year, KBPIP is focused on the waterways in Quezon City which empties most of its trash to the San Juan River. San Juan River, meanwhile, contributes over 40% of the filth that flows into the Pasig River.

“If we clean San Juan River, we’ll clean half of Pasig River. If we have to clean San Juan River, we have to clean Quezon City,” said Gina Lopez, the managing director of ABS-CBN Foundation that operates KBPIP.

KBPIP patterns much of its rehabilitation efforts after the rehabilitated and beautified Estero de Paco in Manila. It has since undergone a major makeover since the start of its rehabilitation in 2009 – what used to be an immense garbage patch occupied by informal settlers is now a park bordered by plants and illuminated by streetlights.

The rehabilitation process of the estuary began by relocating thousands of families living along the waterways, building linear parks, training of River Warriors or community volunteers who clean and guard the esteros against polluters, and installing active island reactors to bring life back into the estero waters.

Using Estero de Paco as a template, Lopez said she wants every estuary in the metro to be developed as a commercial hub where residents can earn a living and improve their lives. Lopez even takes pride in the construction of a supermarket and a three-story hotel near Estero de Paco that she said wouldn’t have been possible had the estero not been cleaned.

“The conjecture here is that when you clean the esteros, the economy will boom up,” said Lopez.

Lopez also emphasized the benefits of the Estero de Paco clean-up on the lifestyle of residents in the area. For one thing, the estero’s vicinity didn’t suffer from flooding during the onslaught of rains brought by the monsoon winds last August because water could flow easily without trash jamming the stream. Since the estero was cleaned, substantial changes have been noted in the area. Based on the barangay blotter, a 40% reduction in crime incidence was recorded in seven out of 16 barangays near the estero. According to the City of Manila, the value of land near Estero de Paco has also gone up and might benefit the land owner of up to P2 million in 20 years.

More notably, a survey sponsored by KBPIP with 7,000 households living within 200 meters from Estero de Paco revealed that 100% are getting more exercise, 97% have greater sense of community pride, 97% are satisfied with their lives, 89% feel less sick, and 89% feel safer in their community. Eighty five percent of them also claimed they have lower medical expenses due to their cleaner and healthier environment.

“Cleaning the esteros reaches far beyond the economic effect. It goes into the very way they feel about themselves, the way they feel about each other. This is the way to go. We clean the estero and we have a much happier and fulfilled life,” Lopez stressed.

The long-term crusade for cleaner waterways in Metro Manila will go full blast in the upcoming “09.30.2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig River” to be held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle on Sunday (Sept 30). Over 80,000 participants are expected to show up and take part in the advocacy event that will fund the rehabilitation of esteros in Quezon City.

“The Quezon City experience is really important because it sets the template for other cities. Unless local government units take on the cleaning of the esteros, it’s not going to happen,” said Lopez.

KBPIP has a track record of organizing three successful runs, namely the 2009 Philippine International Marathon: A Run for the Pasig River with an estimated 23,000 participants, the historic 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River that broke the Guinness World Record for the “most participants in a racing event” with 116,087 runners, and last year’s 11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig River was the largest foot race joined by 86,547 runners.

The 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River won a Bronze Anvil and an Award of Excellence at the 45th Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, while the Estero de Paco clean-up earned an Award of Merit from the 2010 Philippine Quill Awards given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

Registration for the 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig River is ongoing at SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, R.O.X, Chris Sports Festival Mall and Chris Sports Glorietta. Registration is until Saturday (Sept 29). Aside from the registration, there will also be merchandise available in the SM booths, in which part of the proceeds will also go to the river rehabilitation. For updates on this advocacy run, visit www.runforthepasigriver.com, like www.facebook.com/runforthepasigriver or follow @run4pasigriver on Twitter.

It's been a decade since I attended one of the activity for children which was sponsored by Unicef, as I recall I think it's all about photography.  They wanted the recipients of the foundation, where I'm with during that time, to develop skills on photography because they believe on the eyes of the children.  Well I think I'm still considered as child back then.   And it was my first time to have some of my work displayed in an exhibit. (reminiscing mode)

I was a recipient of a foundation way way back during my school days and I know the feeling of being one of the sponsored child.  I was really grateful and thankful for those who have sponsored me because I was able to finished my schooling.

Anyway, that was just too much information about me. 

Last September 19, 2012, I attended the launching of Unicef's Auction for Action where they featured some works of different artist who whole heartedly donated the value of their works, and some on a percentage basis.  Well, as long as they join and help this kind of activity, it doesn't matter if it is in full or in partial.   Perhaps what matters most is their willingness to join this kind of advocacy.

As for my part. as a blogger I am willing to spread the word about this kind of activity and  to let people know that there are plenty of children in need.  To have a more detailed knowledge about this auction here's what it say about it.

Unicef Auction for Action

In the Philippines for over sixty years, UNICEF works through partners to reach disadvantaged children and communities to ensure childred are healthy, educated and protected from harm. UNICEF is quick to respond in emergencies to ensure affected communities are reached and provided with services from local governments and other service providers. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.


In celebration of the 20th year of National Children's Month, UNICEF Philippines presents UNICEF Auction for Action, an online auction to benefit children in the Philippines and worldwide.


For the second time, this online auction brings together more than seventy pieces of work from admired artists in design, furniture, art and jewelry for a good cause. Curated and presented by UNICEF Special Advocate for Children Daphne Osena Paez, the online auction is a product of UNICEF and Daphne's collaboration to bring the world of art, furniture and design together with her advocacy on children. “Whenever I go to the field with UNICEF, I am heartened to see that we are doing a lot to improve children's lives all over the Philippines. But there is always more to do; that;s why I support UNICEF.


To celebrate the 20th year of Children Month this October – the only annual national celebration that puts children's right ceter stage for all Filipino Children – the theme for this year's auction is the right of children to play. “Playing is a basic right of every child, and its importance to a child's well-being and healthy development cannot be over-emphasized. It also lends itself well as a theme for our premiere artists to work with,” adds Daphne.


UNICEF's Auction for Action offers art lovers and collectors from all over the Philippines, the chance to bid for high quality items at discounts starting at 40% off. Items such as the Bloom from designer Kenneth Cobonpue, Fly Up from artis Michael Cacnio and a golden strand of South Sea Pearls from Jewelmer will offered from October 1-7 only. The highest bidders win the item on offer.


“Buy a beautiful item, ad help childred at the same time, what could be better? Many people don't realize that UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals, companies and governments and the funds raised from the auction will go towards education, health and nutrition, protection and emergency programs for childred who are the hardest to reach and mos in need,” said UNICEF Country Representative Tomoo Hozumi.

Watch and bid for one-of-a-kind pieces from notable Filipino artists and designers and help make a difference for children. UNICEF Auction for Action goes live at 6p.m on eBay Philippines on October 1. Visit www.unicef.ph for more details.

Since the finalist of XFactor performed live from the very beginning, I think this will be the first time that they will perform during their first ever press con. All the finalist shown their XFactor

All the finalist show their XFactor in front the press and there were all an imitation of the judges and there were 3 press judges during the event. They acted as if they were the real Judges. Of course since there were judges the final six give out there best and performed as if it was the live performance at Pagcor.

For the final six, being the next multimedia superstar and winning “the X Factor Philippines” are not just a battle of charisma, stage presence, and unique vocal prowess but also a personal battle to overcome their lifelong struggles that might have driven them off course from realizing their dreams of making it in the music industry.



Here are some information about the Final Six:

JERIC MEDINA from Paranaque has been battling weight problems since he was a kid. He may be living a privileged life but he grew up insecure about his physique. This drove him to commit to losing weight through exercise and diet and eventually lost more than 70lbs. With his new figure, he was more confident to pursue his longtime dream of becoming a music artist.

His teammate GABRIEL MATURAN of Dapitan City is fighting a different battle in his life as he has long struggled to have a complete family. Growing up, Gabriel has had three men he considered as fathers, one of whom was a Danish national. That was why he lived and became a working student in Denmark. When his mom and his second stepfather parted ways, they returned to the country and lived in Zamboanga Del Norte, where he found his third dad.

KEDEBON COLIM of Cebu faces a tough battle in the competition. Aside from struggling with poverty, Kedebon is also in a constant battle to prove himself to the viewing public that he deserves to be in the final six. Despite the insults thrown at him, Kedebon respects people's opinions and just does his best every week. This is no surprise to his family and friends because Kedebon has always been strong and hardworking. In fact, he even worked as an internet cafe attendant and construction worker at the same time just to help in his family's finances.

Just like Kedebon, ALLEN STA. MARIA is also fighting poverty. The youngest finalist from Nueva Ecija would join various amateur singing contests and get gigs as a singer to support her studies and buy stuff for herself like clothes and shoes. Allen never became champion in the many singing contests she joined.

KZ TANDINGAN of Digos City is determined to win the competition, KZ has always loved singing so much that she would belt out songs just about everywhere. Unfortunately, she encountered throat problems that affected her singing voice. She can no longer belt out high notes like before and thus suffered from low self-esteem. But with the help of her family, she was able to find her love music once more and searched for a unique singing style with her band. Now that she is the “Xfactor” KZ is ready to give it all to prove that the country's music industry is not just for belters and smooth-skinned, pretty artists.

Carrying the banner of the Groups category is all-male DADDY's HOME composed of Allan Silonga, Herbert Silonga, Eric Dacanay and Jerome Icatar. All professionals and aged above 31, Daddy's Home threats their families as inspiration to win the competition, they also face conflicting priorities since they have families to provide for, Making it this far, Daddy's Home, Daddy's Home threats their families as inspiration to win the competition and finally achieve their goal of penetrating the mainstream scene.

Be sure to save your favorites from elimination. Vote after their performances by every Saturday by texting XF JERIC/GAB/KED/ALLEN/KZ/DAD AND SEND IT TO 2331 FOR Globe and Sun Subscribers and 231 for Smart and 'Talk n Text subscribers.

Don't miss the country's biggest and grandes musical event of the year, “The Xfactor Philippines,”with KC Consepcion, with KC Conception as host, airing every Saturday, after MMK and every sunday after “Sarah G LIVE”on ABS-CBN. Follow the show's official twitter account at @the xfactorphil and like its official facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

"The Mistress" had their victory lunch to celebrate their success for having exceeded the P100 million box office mark after its fifth day of nationwide release and is continuing to break records in its second week of screening in 200 cinemas in the Philippines and in selected cinemas in different parts of the world.

Countless moviegoers highly commended Bea and John Lloyd's first daring film not only because of the incomparable brave portrayal of its lead stars, but also of its very controversial ending that captured everyone's hearts that moved the audience to watch the "The Mistress" over and over again.

The Olivia M. Lamasan directorial masterpiece debuted overseas through a jampacked international premiere held in Nice, France with John Lloyd and Bea in attendance.

Bea and John Lloyd are both grateful for all the moviegoers who loved the story and those who commended their performance in their film that celebrates their love team's 10th anniversary.

"The Mistress" is set to be shown in selected venues across North America, Middle East, Europe, New Zealand, and Guam.

Graded B by the Cinema Evaluation Board, "The Mistress" is still showing in 200 cinemas nationwide in selected theaters worldwide.

Tagged as John Lloyd and Bea's bravest film ever, "The Mistress" tackles the controversial issue of infidelity.  "When it was conceptualized it was simply about a story of a man who falls in love with a woman who happens to be a mistress.  We also got interested in what kind of a mistress or a woman this mistress is to be worthy of this man's love" shared by Direk Olive.

But what makes "The Mistress" more fascinating is the love triangle among Sari, the mistress, Rico, the benefactor, and JD, the persistent admirer. 

Aside from John Lloyd, Bea and Ronaldo, also part of the "The Mistress" is multi-awarded actress Hilda Koronel who plays the character of Regina, Rico's legal wife.  Completing the cast are Anita Linda, Carmi Martin, Tony Mabesa, K Brosas, Gabe Mercado, Minnie Aguilar, Nor Domingo, and Clarence Delgado.

For more updates about "The Mistress," simply visit www.starcinema,com.ph, http://facebook.com/StarCinema and http://twitter.com/StarCinema.

It's been an honor meeting one of the best known rapper in the Philippines, next to the level of Francis M and Andrew E.  It's an honor meeting him in person and glad to know that through Gloc-9 the impression of the usual look of Pinoy Rapper is somewhat diverted and given a much more acceptable appearance in the music industry.


So, what happened during the bloggers conference? Well, to start with everything started with a photoshoot and greetings from him, then watched the music video of “Sirena” then everyone shoot their questions. Basically most of the questions were all about his personal life and of course his album plus the Sirena thing. One question that sinks in me is about the lyrics of the title being taken from a literary piece of one of the third gender in which Gloc-9 answered it truthfully that all were created according to his views and what he sees being done to them. He also disclose that there was this movie with a scene of a third gender being dipped in a water-filled drum container. Gloc-9 was really praised with this album and the Sirena single.

He also shares that Francis M is his biggest idol and according to him being a rapper is really hard. This album would be his first relese under Universal Records.


Here's the trac list of MKNM.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glocdash9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/glocdash9
Instagram: glocdash9
Website: http://glocdash9.com/

MKNM (Mga Kwento ng Makata) Tracklist:

1. Balak ni Syke
2. Apatnapungbara feat. Ian Tayao
3. Silup feat. Denise Barbacena
4. Alalay ng hari feat. Allan Mitchell Silonga
5. Sirena feat. Ebe Dancel
6. Hindi mo nadinig feat. Jay Durias
7. Sino (interlude)
8. Salarin feat. Bamboo Manalac
9. Inday feat. Cathy Go
10. Bakit hindi feat. Billy Crawford
11. Malakas (interlude)
12. Pison feat. Chito Miranda
13. Thankful feat. Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88 & Bambu

Bonus Tracks
14. Hari ng tondo feat. Denise Barbacena
15. Kung tama Siya feat. Jaq Dionisio of Kissjane

Moms are always on the go, like me who's a full time mommy, I want almost everything done in the morning to keep a little more time afterwards because I want to have a little bonding session with my kids while watching TV.

"Be Careful With My Heart" is an appetizer for us, we always see to it that the TV is tuned in to the Kapamilya network during lunch time or else our food will not be as delicious as it should be.  My eldest son who'll be turning 5 years old this coming October knows all the cast of the afternoon teleserye.  So it shows that we really bond during this time.


Due to insistent public demand, the country's no. 1 daytime TV program topbilled by Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will now be aired also on Saturdays via "Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind" that will premiere this September 15 before "It's Showtime."

"Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind" will begin the pilot episode of the hit "kilig-serye" where viewers can rediscover the beginning of the unique love story of Yaya Maya (Jodi) and Mr. Lim (Richard).

"This is the first time that a TV program airs a replay every Saturday", said Jodi. "We offer this to everyone who cannot watch "Be Careful With My Heart" every morning because they're busy with their work and school. We hope that we can share them the joy and the good vibes that the morning audience enjoy."

This will be a chance of all the viewers who want to watch "Be Careful With My Heart" during weekend, to have some bonding session just what I am doing in my Family.

Aside on the good news for the viewers, they are also offers the nine tract official soundtrack.

According to Richard,  "Be Careful With My Heart" is special not only to their fans but to him and Jodi themselves. "We both love music and singing but we never dreamt of being a recording artists," he shared. "This is special to us because aside from the fact that it's our first album, we really worked hard for this because we want the people who'll buy the album to be happy with the songs and how we sang them, and not just because we're part of it."

Jodi added that avid viewers will surely relate with all the tracks of the album. "Everytime they'll listen to it, they'll remember the romantic moments of Ser Chief and Maya," said Jodi.

The tracklist includes the following:
1. Be Careful With My Heart (duets of Jodi and Richard)
2. When you Say Nothing At All (duets of Jodi and Richard)
3. Kaba (sung by Jodi)

4. Torete (sung by Jodi)
5. When you Say Nothing At All (sung by Jodi)
6. They Way You Look Tonight (sung by Richard)
7. Sorry Na, Pwede Ba? (sung by Richard)
8. I'll Be There (by Aiza Seguerra)
9. Be Careful with My Heart (sung by Juris and Sam Milby) bonus track

Don't miss the highly anticipated release of the two giant surprises of the country's no. 1 daytime TV program - "Be Careful With My Heart Sabado Rewind" that will start airing this September 15 before "It's Showtime" and "Be Careful With My Heart Album" that will soon be available on record bars nationwide.



For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com. follow @becarefulheart on Twitter and 'like' the show's official facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/becarefulwithmyheartofficial.

"Biktima" translated as 'Victim' is about a story of a female TV reported who wanted to be on the top of the game which lead her in accepting a dangerous work in to the island of Kamandao in Bohol.  Persistent and against her husband Mark's warning she was caught in the midst of an attack by insurgents.  Alice was believed to have died in the ambush with her fellow reporters. Devastated and left to care for their son, Alice's husband Mark turns to the former's best friend Sandra for solace and love.  




Things became normal for Mark with Sandra around until Alice is found alive after six months, her memory almost totally erased. Husband and wife get back together but then the missing pieces of what happened in the months that she disappeared fall into place and this triggers psychological scars that unravel turning the story to heat up.



Played by two of Philippine cinema’s great performers Cesar Montano and Angel Aquino joins with a young and passionate director, RD Alba in this dramatic thriller movie, “Biktima”.  This will hit the theaters on September 19. Shot entirely in picturesque yet perilous Bohol, the hometown of Cesar Montano.




With Mercedes Cabral, Sunshine Cruz, Ricky Davao and British-born actor Philip Anthony fills up the casts of Biktima.

Here's an update from the music industry which my correspondent Jefferson aka Justin was able to attend and get a chance to meet one of the ladies from Pinoy Dream Academy.  Read more of the details about her and her debut album.  Know her and listen to her songs.

Liezel Garcia Releases Debut Allbum. From being one of Pinoy Dream Academy's (PDA) star dreamers, Liezel Garcia has finally claimed her shiniest moment as the newest voice of ABS CBN teleserye theme songs releases her first-ever, self titled album under Star Records.

“Music Lovers, especially the hopeless romantics, will surely relate with the touching melodies and beautiful lyrics of the songs in the collection,” said Liezel. “As Pinoys, we are known to be sentimental and my album is like a playlist of different love stories.”

Being one of most requested interpreters of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs, Liezel cannot help but be compared with Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, Angeline Quinto. “I admire Angeline in everything that she does. Both of us waited for our own time to fulfill our dreams. We are different in term of singing style but we both want nothing but to entertain the people who love our music.”

Liezel's nine track album carries six well-loved teleserye theme songs including Walang Hanggan's Wag Ka lang Mawawala, which is her duet with the Prince of Sentimental Songs' and real-life boyfriend Bugoy Drilon; Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo's Bakit Pa; Pure Love's Gisingin ang Puso; PHR Presents Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin; Kristine's Di Ko Kayang Limutin; and her carrier single Ngayong Alam Ko Na, which is the official soundtrack of the hit morning Korenovela, Two Wives.

The album also features Liezel's revival of Jaya's Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig and Marrie Nallos's Alipin Ako. It also has bonus tracks including the song “Dance With Me' and the minus ones of the tracks.

The “Liezel Garcia” album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P150. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

For more information visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

2012

The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs is an anticipated writing project of all the bloggers.  It is an activity that shows how an influencer rise up and gain popularity in the world of the social media.  This year the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs is on its 6th year and it is nitiated by Ms. Janet Toral.  The aim is to identify new and emerging blogs who are making an impact to its readers in 2012.  So for those who wants to join just visit the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for the details and mechanics.

For this year I'm not really sure if my entry will make someone here in the blogosphere but one thing is for sure I did make a lot friends and meet people whom I don't really know.


Here are my entry for this writing project.  Hope that I get a good recommendation and views about this blogs.

MAG of My Life - http://mommysmaglife.blogspot.com
Quite honest enough to nominate my blog and perhaps to yell "LOVE YOUR OWN." That is why I placed my blog in one of my 10 picks.  It's a mommy's journey of life with her MAG (Marco, Anarc, & Gelo) and the MAG of life as well.


So Gelleesh.com - http://www.gelleesh.com
Since I'm a bit chubby as well and sometimes looking for the right clothes makes it harder.  Thanks to this fashion blog at least I know what fits right and well for my size.  Aside from fashion this blog also have different stories to share.


Gadget Gambit - http://www.gadgetgambit.com
I'm not a techie guy but I'm sure I could find things here and of course share it to my husband as well.  At least I would never be outage when my husband and other people talks about the latest gadgets.

Tone Down and Vintage - http://toneddownandvintage.com
Her writings are good and enjoyable to read.  I'm not a very fan of vintage things but I like how this blog presented things in a vintage look.


The Purple Doll.net - http://www.thepurpledoll.net
I love foods, so when this blog was introduced by my husband, food searching is much easier and tastier.

Unsugarcoated Reviews - http://www.unsugarcoatedreviews.com
From this blog's reviews I get to know things and products clearly.  As it is showcased as a tag line no sugarcoatings.  Plain and straight forward review.


Music Republiq - http://musicrepubliq.com
If there's a good source music, this blog is one of them, especially when it comes to trending music. 


Read Me Like A Poem - http://readmelikeapoem.blogspot.com
I'm not a poet but I can say that I can read a poem and this blog somewhat make me read his works like a poem.   A very good title.

Be Kind To Us Trolls - http://bekindtoustrolls.wordpress.com
The title is intriguing and unique in a different manner.  Makes me think who is this blog referring to.


Maximizing Marriage - http://maximizingmarriage.com
Well good that there are resources like these for married people.  We do need to get our marriage maximized.  I think every seconds counts for a loving couple.

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It's the elimination night!  The very day that most of the X-Factor Philippines Finalists hates very much, Sunday!  This is the night when the tension rises, the fast beatings of the hearts, and the thought of being eliminated lurks around.  Everyone are praying to be on the safe zone.

For tonight's bottom two, which by the way the mentor doesn't agree very much, are Allen Sta. Maria and Joan Da.  It was really a miracle for Kedebon!


As the two played their piece to determine who will be eliminated, both of them truly sung but according to the judges one of them sung her heart out and the other one simply express.  Joan Da was eliminated, giving Allen Sta. Maria another chance to prove more of herself.

It’s the 6th week presentation night of the X-Factor Philippines and I just got lucky to get invited to see for myself these aspiring X-Factor Champions and also did a little interview with them. I call them aspiring X-Factor Champions because it’s really hard to get pass the selection process of the competition and they are all really aspiring to be the champions of this competition. Being one of the finalists is truly a great blessing for them.

Well, to be honest this is my first time to watch it live! That’s why I’m so thrilled and in awe when I was there. I never thought that I could meet these wonderful and talented individuals. I have only watched them on TV during their previous presentation nights.


During the tour there was one comment that the X-Factor Philippines Finalists were so tall but was surprised when they were seen in person. Anyway, cameras sometimes trick our eyes. X-Factor Philippines Finalists also opened that one of the day that they hate being the competition was Sunday because that was the day that one of the bottom two goes home. But perhaps they’ve embraced it already that there could be only one.


For this weeks presentation their theme were great hits during the 80s. Hmmm… I think I was still in grade school back then and I’m not pretty well acquainted with some of the music back then, that’s what I have thought but when I’ve heard the songs, I just say “ahh okay, so that was it!”




So here’s the list of what they've sung.
Allen Sta. Maria – Every Breathe You Take by The Police
KZ Tandingan – Eternal Flame by The Bangles
Gabriel Maturan  –  Forever popularized by Kenny Loggins and Martin Nievera
Daddy’s Home – Will You Still Love Me by Chicago
Jeric Medina – Careless Whisper 
Kedebon – Eye of the Tiger  hit of Survivor
Joan Da – Billy Jean one of the hits of Michael Jackson

Watch out for my next post on who’s on the bottom two and who’s going home.

We all easily judge women in a complicated relationship; we never seek first the reason behind of it. This movie teaches us not to be judgemental, just what Director Olivia Lamasan explained during the Bloggers Conference “Who are we to make judgement?” The movie The Mistress doesn’t encourage being a mistress but an eye-opener to the reason and the result of the act. As Director Olivia/Inang quote “Nothing justifies a wrong act, not even love.” The sweetest love team marks their 10th Anniversary with the release of the movie The Mistress. It is their most challenging role as they transition into a mature role. The film is a very complicated four way love story played by John Lloyd and Bea as JD and Sari together with great actor and actress Ronaldo Valdes and Hilda Koronel.


At first the concept was to create and conceptualize a movie for Bea Alonzo but later on they come up with this idea of a man falling in love with a mistress. And we all know the perfect partner for Bea, none other than John Lloyd Cruz.


According to John Lloyd Cruz when this movie was offered to him, he eventually says “Oo (Yes)” before seeing the script and knowing what was the story all about. For him, he couldn’t say no to Director Olive.


During the Bloggers Conference the questions and inquiry of the bloggers were answered with gusto. I think they’ve shared enough sincerity and honesty with their answers. Here are some of their answers which are great to be used as quotable quotes.

“You cannot seduce a happy husband yan ang sabi ng Nanay ko” from Bea and from the writer, Vanessa “UST – Unresolved Sexual Tension” and “John Lloyd and Bea are Coke Classic”

The Mistress will be shown in all cinemas in September 12, 2012.

Another indie film that hits the mainstream, Bwakaw is a critically-acclaimed first independent film by Jun Robles Lana. The film recently won the Best Actor Award (Eddie Garcia), Audience Choice Award, and the Netpac Awards in the Director’s Showcase Category in the 8th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

Bwakaw is a movie that I’ve thought of about greediness but I was intrigue and curious because the film is a drama-comedy. It tells a story of an old man named Rene who looks forward of his death. He thinks that it is too late for him to feel love and all that is to look forward to is death. Rene has a dog named Bwakaw, who follows him wherever he goes. Bwakaw is Filipino slang for greed.

For an average viewer who’s not well aware of the present issues in the society, this movie will be just another sad and funny movie to watch and enjoy but for those who truly knows what is happening this could be an eye-opener and a lesson as well.

I would rate this movie a well rounded good for story and great for their acting.

Aside from Garcia and Princess, the dog, “Bwakaw” also stars Rez Cortez, Gardo Versoza, Bibeth Orteza, Soxie Topacio, Allan Paule, Joey Paras, Beverly Salviejo, Soliman Cruz, Bibeth Orteza, Luz Valdez, Jonathan Neri, May-I Fabros, and Ms. Armida Siguion-Reyna. “Bwakaw” hits cinemas nationwide on September 5, 2012.


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