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Top 10 Men and Women of Philippines most Credible and Respected TV News Personality According to Worldwide Web Account Survey (Philippines) January to June 2008 Female Personality 1. Korina Sanchez ( ABS-CBN, Bandila) 345, 674 votes 2. Karen Davila ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 311, 436 votes 3. Ces Orena Drilon ( ABS- CBN, Bandila ) 296, 756 votes 4. Bernadette Sembrano ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 286, 005 votes 5. Vicky Morales ( GMA, Saksi) 145, 923 votes 6. Plinky Webb ( ABS-CBN, Umagang Kay Ganda) 143, 354 votes 7.Cheche Lazaro (ABS-CBN, Probe) 134, 756 votes 8. Jessica Sojo (GMA, Kapuso mo, Jessica..) 92, 589 votes 9. Tina Monsod Palma ( ANC, The World Tonight) 90,875 votes 10. Mel Tiangco (GMA, 24 Oras) 34, 904 votes Male Personality 1. Julius Babao (ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 539, 849 votes 2. Ted Failon (ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 476,039 votes 3. Henry Omaga Diaz (ABS-CBN, Bandila) 475, 239 votes 4. Alex Santos ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 386, 092 votes 5. Arnold Clavio ( GMA, Sa

Newsbreak bagged the top awards in the 19th Jaime V. Ongpin Awards for Excellence in Journalism, acknowledged to be the most prestigious award for investigative and explanatory journalism in the country. Glenda Gloria's "Trapped in a Web of Lives" and Roel Landingin's "The Battle for Manila's Gateway," both published in Newsbreak magazine, won the grand prizes. Newsbreak is a partner of abs-cbnNEWS.com. Prime Sarmiento of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism received the Plaque of Merit for "What's Swimming in your Soup?" published in Malaya. "Trapped in a Web of Lives" delves into the disappearance of activist Jonas Burgos and the possible involvement of the military in his abduction. The NAIA-3 terminal and the business tycoons who are fighting over it was the subject of "The Battle for Manila's Gateway." In "What's Swimming in your Soup?", the country's sewage system and its threat

#1. Circumcision Can Prevent HIV In December 2006, the National Institutes of Health halted two clinical trials of male circumcision after an early review of the data showed that the procedure dramatically reduced transmission of HIV. Early this year, the details of those studies were published in the Lancet: In the two randomized trials, which included 7,780HIV-negative men in Rakai, Uganda, and Kisumu, Kenya, researchers found that medically circumcised men were at least 51% less likely than uncircumcised men to acquire HIV during sex with women. The editors of the Lancet called the discovery "a new era for HIV prevention." Scientists don't know yet whether male circumcision can also provide protection for female partners - a new study on the hypothesis is forthcoming next year. #2. Test for Metastatic Breast Cancer Surgeons now have a faster way to assess whether breast cancer has spread, thanks to the FDA's approval of the first molecular test to detect metastatic

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a range of cancers, U.S. researchers reported on Sunday. The drug, called lodamin, was improved in one of the last experiments overseen by Dr. Judah Folkman, a cancer researcher who died in January. Folkman pioneered the idea of angiogenesis therapy -- starving tumors by preventing them from growing blood supplies. Lodamin is an angiogenesis inhibitor that Folkman's team has been working to perfect for 20 years. Writing in the journal Nature Biotechnology, his colleagues say they developed a formulation that works as a pill, without side-effects. They have licensed it to SynDevRx, Inc, a privately held Cambridge, Massachusetts biotechnology company that has recruited several prominent cancer experts to its board. Tests in mice showed it worked against a range of tumors, including breast cancer, neurobl

NEW YORK - NBC is making more than 2,200 hours of live competition from Beijing available online, giving Olympic junkies more action than they could ever devour in a day. After barely tipping its toe in the digital world during past Olympics, the network will dive into the deep end: live blogging, 3,000 hours of highlights on demand, daily recaps and analysis and even fantasy league gaming. That's in addition to the 1,400 hours of coverage planned on six television networks, more than the combined total of every previous Summer Olympics. NBC's digital plans, however, have angered media outlets that worry the company is being heavy-handed in enforcing its rights to exclusive Olympic access. The network launched NBCOlympics.com in 2000, but then it offered only still pictures and schedule information to drive viewers to its television coverage. A limited package of highlights from Athens was available in 2004, but those visiting the NBC site were required to enter a credit card n

PERTH, Australia - A man who auctioned his life - his house, his car, his job, even his friends - on eBay said Monday he is disappointed with the selling price: almost $384,000. Ian Usher, a British immigrant to Australia, put everything he owned as well as introductions to his friends on the online auction site after a painful breakup with his wife prompted him to want a fresh start. Bidding closed Sunday and reached nearly $384,000 - an amount Usher said his house in the western city of Perth was worth on its own. "I guess I'm a little bit disappointed at the final price, I'd hoped it to be a little higher than that," Usher told Nine Network television on Monday. "But I am committed to selling and moving on and making a fresh start." He declined to reveal the buyer's identity, or what his next step would be. Usher said he had hoped to get at least $480,000 (a half-million Australian dollars) for his life -his house and all its contents, car and a motor

A grenade explosion inside a Baguio City market Sunday evening killed one and injured 17. The blast occurred at a billards hall at the city's Hilltop Public Market at around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. The victim, identified as Onyor Besair, 28, of Pangasinan, died after he was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital (BGH). Seventeen people were reported hurt due to shrapnels. The victims were rushed to either the BGH or the Sto. Niño Hospital. According to witnesses, a "decent-looking" man suddenly threw a grenade towards the billards hall. Police are still investigating the identity of the bomber and the motive behind the incident. Report from Butch Mendizabal, ABS-CBN Baguio Be one with us! Go to "Subscriber's Area"

Pacquiao stops Diaz at 9th, wins WBC belt Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao knocked out David Diaz to win the WBC lightweight title before a jampacked crowd at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Pacquaio sent a battered Diaz down the canvas with a left hook with 26 seconds remaining in the ninth round. *Manny shows good form in round 1 Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao showed good form in round one of his fight against David Diaz.Pacquiao was clearly the aggressor in round one and he hit Diaz with one-two combinations. Diaz often had to shove Pacquiao and hardly one of his punches connected. Pacquiao unleashed several flurries as the round ended. *Pacquiao continues to control Diaz In round 3, Manny Pacquiao unleashed several right hooks while David Diaz became more agressive. Pacquiao peppered Diaz with several combinations to the head and body. In one exchange, Diaz threw a left uppercut but missed. Pacquiao controlled Diaz with jabs. Diaz attacked th

Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON - There could briefly be no ice at the North Pole this summer, a US scientist said Friday, an event that would mark a new stage in the melting of the Arctic ice sheets due to global warming. "We could have no ice at the North Pole at the end of this summer," Mark Serreze, a scientist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado, told AFP in an interview. "And the reason here is that the North Pole area right now is covered with very thin ice and this ice we call first-year ice, the ice that tends to melt out in the summer." If the ice, albeit briefly, were to break up completely this summer it would be the first time this had happened in human history. Serreze put the chances of this occurring at 50 percent -- if it does happen, in September "it's possible" that ships could sail from Alaska right to the North Pole. Last summer, melting ice allowed ships through the Arctic's Northern Passage linking

By MJ FELIPE ABS-CBN.com Divine Diva daughter Karylle may be hosting a singing reality show from the other network, but she's getting the services of a PinoyDreamAcademy teacher to help her be at her best in singing. Karylle will star with Christian Bautista in Stages' upcoming musical West Side Story this September. Executive producer to the show Audie Gemora revealed that it took them quite a long time to complete their cast but Karylle was a perfect fit for the role of Maria. Karylle first starred as Sapphire during Trumpets' staging of The Little Mermaid, a couple of years ago, and having her back on stage for West Side Story, may need a lot of re-work and polishing with her voice and accent, especially that she's portraying a Puerto Rican in the play. In this light, Karylle did a couple of sacrifices. She confessed that she turned down a teleserye for this musical. "Well, for one thing, I already said yes to this. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Wit

The Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC)'s first televised award-giving ceremony, The 24th Star Awards for Movies, last night June 27 held at Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo University was a success. The said Awards Night will be aired by ABS-CBN network on Sunday, June 29. There are more than 25 categories for this year's awards night, 16 for Mainstream Movies and 9 for digital films. Other awards are Darling of the Press Award and Lifetime Achivement Award. One More Chance grabbed 4 awards including Movie of the Year by Star Cinema, Cinematographer of the year, Movie Editor of the year and Movie Director of the year by Cathy Garcia Molina. Best Actress: Ai Ai Delas Alas (Ang Cute ng Ina Mo) Best Actor: Paolo Contis (Banal) Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo (Pisay) Supporting Actor: Emilio Garcia (Selda) Child Performer: Nash Aguas (Angels) New Movie Actress: Lovi Poe (Shake, Rattle & Roll 9) New Movie Actor: Matt Evans (Shake, Rattle & Roll 9) Movie Production Desig

With the show on its third year, Trip na Trip has gone to so many places and provinces in the country that a book chronicling the sights and sounds of the Philippines seems the logical next step. From beaches to mountains to the most secluded islands, the Trip na Trip crew has been there and seen it. And now, their personal accounts of all their escapades will all be put onto paper in a still-untitled travel guide. "Mas close kami ni Katkat kaya kami ang nag-conceptualize. Nandoon din sila Jayson [Gainza] at Franzen [Fajardo] pero mas close kami ni Katkat," shares Uma. Being one of Pinoy Big Brother Season One's housemates, Uma feels that he is even luckier than Sam Milby to have landed the Trip na Trip gig. "I think ako na ang pinakamasuwerteng artista more than Sam Milby. Kasi nalilibot ko ang buong Pilipinas. Look, Israeli ako and I'm one of the few na naiikot ang Pilipinas. Three years na kami sa Trip na Trip at lahat ng butas ng Pilipinas e napasok na namin.

Victor Basa denied he's the naked hunk whose pixelized mid-body shot is now the hot hit in the net. The gorgeous guy looks like him but he said it's not him. Victor celebrated his 23rd birthday (June 6) with the media with other Star Magic members born in June like Gretchen Fullido (June 4), Aldred Gatchalian (June 14(), Andi Eigenmann (June 23), Gemmae Custodio, Zaira dela Pena (June 10), Sophia Baars (June 12), Katrina "Hopia" Legaspi (June 13), and Arno Morales (June 14). When BuzzBox met Victor more than two years ago, he was a silent guy who calculated the person he's talking to before saying anything. Now he has evolved: He gets warmer faster, has learned the art of sharing and knows where he stands. The actor has turned workaholic, having turned himself as a MTV VJ, events host for ASAP 08, a member of Coverboys and a go-cart racer. He has clearly come out of his shell. He showed some emotion when he explained why he called PJ Valerio a gay. He courted Vale

Wu Chun's phenomenal fame in the Philippines started when Hana Kimi Taiwan aired on ABS-CBN last March 24, 2008. Romantic Princess is the successor of Hana Kimi Taiwan's fame also being aired by ABS-CBN network. According to the report of ABS-CBN's top-rating News Program, TV Patrol, Wu Chun and Calvin Chen will be coming to Manila on July 12. The two stars are set to appear on different ABS-CBN programs and for sure lots of Mall Tours! Be one with us! Go to the "Subscribers' Area"

According to PEP, the final results sent by the FHM group at exactly 6:36 p.m., indicated that Marian won with a total of 316, 135 votes, while Katrina Halili, two-time winner of FHM 100Sexiest, landed the second spot with 123, 239 votes. Angel Locsin, who won as sexiest Pinay in 2005, came in third with 121, 388 votes. FHM Philippines editor-in-chief Alan Madrilejos revealed to PEP that Marian Rivera enjoyed a considerably large lead in terms of online and text votes, while Katrina Halili topped the ballot-voting category. This year's global winner is Megan Fox. The July issue of FHM will reveal the complete and official list of FHM 100 Sexiest. Be one with us! Go to the "Subscribers' Area"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - From converted train cars to converted prisons, travel Web site VirtualTourist.comhas come up with its picks of the 10 most unusual places to stay. "With limited vacation time, there's no reason your lodging shouldn't be part of the travel experience," said VirtualTourist.com general manager Giampiero Ambrosi. This list was prepared by VirtualTourist and is not endorsed by Reuters: 1. Edisto River Treehouses- Canadys, South Carolina For those who refuse to grow up, a stay in a tree house is a dream come true. Not only is it fun, but it's clean, safe, and very reasonable. 2. Celica Hostel-Ljubljana, Slovenia If you've always wanted to spend a night in the slammer, now's your chance. Once a military prison, this happening hot spot is now an art gallery/youth hostel 3. Schottenstift Monastery- Vienna, Austria If the bellboys look like monks, you're not imagining things. This hotel is actually a functioning monastery where you

Due to insistent public demand, www.iKuwaderno.tk gives you the PARTIAL UNOFFICIAL list of ABS-CBN and GMA upcoming shows. If there are programs that are not included, feel free to post it here. Enjoy! GMA-7: 1.Ako si Kim Samsoon is the Philippine version of the hit Koreanovela series My name is Kim Samsoon.Asia Songbird Regine Velasquez will play Samsoon, Mark Anthony Fernandez will play Cyrus and Nadine Samonte will play Hannah. 2.Survivor Philippines is a franchise of the phenomenal reality tv series Survivor hosted by: Paolo Bediones. 16castaway on a remote island, and 39 days of grueling challenges. 3.Lalola,a fantasy flick starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera. 4.Gagambino,another fantasy series created by Mars Ravelo, starring Dennis Trillo. 5.Codename Asero, action drama series starring GMA's no.1 male actor Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista. The cast also includes Janno Gibbs, Michael V. and Richard Gomez. ABS-CBN 2 1.Betty La Fea,starring Bea Alonzo, Ruffa Gutierrez a

Agence France-Presse PARIS - Web regulators Thursday voted to allow the creation of thousands of new domain names, from.paris to.Pepsi, in one of the biggest shake-ups in Internet history, a French web official said. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved the change at its annual general meeting in Paris, according to Loic Damilaville, deputy head of the French domain name body, the AFNIC. The regulator also voted to allow domain names to be lodged in languages such as Arabic or Mandarin Chinese, he said. The overhaul is expected to radically change the way users navigate the Internet. Currently all web addresses fall under one of a set number of top-level domain names. There are 240.country or.territory domains, and some 20 generic ones, from.com,.net and.org to.gov,.edu or.aero. Under the new system, the web's 1.3billion users would be able from early 2009 to buy an unlimited number of generic addresses based on common words, brands, company name

Reuters LOS ANGELES - Emmy organizers for the first time ever on Thursday unveiled a list of the top 10comedies and 10 dramas competing to be nominated for US television's highest honors, which are presented in September. Traditionally, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences does not reveal its short list of the 20shows under consideration for best drama and best comedy series nominations, which this year will be announced on July 17. The list of 10 drama finalists includes one previous Emmy winner for best drama series, ABC's castaway thriller "Lost," and three other past nominees --ABC's courtroom saga "Boston Legal" and two medical shows, the Fox hit "House" and ABC favorite "Grey's Anatomy." The critically acclaimed but low-rated NBC series "Friday Night Lights" also made the cut, as did the serial killer drama "Dexter," which appeared on both CBS and the cable network Showtime. Rounding out the roster

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it was cutting about 8 per cent of its global staff in response to soaring raw material costs and weaker sales on the US and European markets. The axing of 2,000 jobs is the largest in the history of the premium brand, owned by Ford Motor, and created a stir in Sweden, where other exporters have also been hurt by the weak dollar. Volvo said the cuts of 1,400 white-collar and 600 blue-collar staff were part of a cost-reduction programme aimed at improving its business by saving SKr4bn ($662m). The brand employs about 25,000 people worldwide. Fredrik Arp, the company's president, described it as "an unfortunate but necessary action if we are to achieve a better financial position". Volvo reported a net loss of $151m in the first quarter of this year, compared with a profit of $94m a year ago. Volvo has been hit harder than most other carmakers by the weakening of the dollar because it produces no cars in the US, unlike Japanese and Korean manufa

Nokia struck back against Google on Tuesday by announcing plans to increase sales of its mobile phones and boost its revenue from wireless web services. The world's largest handset maker announced it was taking control of Symbian, the UK software company responsible for the most popular operating system on smartphones. Nokia will contribute the computer code behind Symbian's operating system to a new non-profit organisation to be called the Symbian Foundation. The foundation will make the code available for free to software developers, in a move aimed at spurring innovation in the mobile internet. Nokia is also handing to the foundation the code behind the S60, its user interface for smartphones. Last year, Google announced plans for its Android mobile software platform, which will also be made available on an open source basis. Google's move, together with Apple's unveiling of its iPhone last year, underlined how Symbian is facing increasing competition in software for

With the help of Internet and P2P (Peer- to-Peer) technology, you can now watch the highly anticipated match between Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz LIVE! without commercial breaks on your PC. For you to be able to watch the fight live, you need to download SopCast, have a broadband connection and a mirror link that broadcasts the fight in the U.S. 1. Download and install the latest Sopcast client/player 2. Run then login as anonymous 3. Search for CCTV or HBO PPV channel Here is the tentative SopCast channel about the Pacquiao - Diaz fight: sop://broker1 .sopcast.com:3912/ 35999 *Visit Tagpuan site for updates. The boxing event is entitled "Lethal Combination" and is scheduled, June 28, 2008 at Mandalay Bay & Resort, Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Courtesy of Tagpuan.com Subscribe to us now! Just go to "Subscribers' Area"

Angel Locsin the new endorser of Folded and Hung as she joins two of the Kapamilya stars and endorsers of Folded and Hung. Claudine Baretto is the pioneer star endorser of Folded and Hung. Maja Salvador replaced Claudine temporarily as she gave birth to Santino. Now, Angel Locsin will join Claudine and Maja to endorse Folded and Hung. Subscribe to us now! Just go to "Subscribers' Area"

As we all already know, the ABS-CBN Network has acquired the rights of Fear Factor Philippines. The popular show came from the Netherlands where Big Brother series came from. Fear Factor was actually created by Endemol Netherlands with original title Now or Neverland. In 2001, it was adapted in American television. The name was then changed to Fear Factor. The vomit inducing show dares its contestants to undertake "scary" challenges and winner is named as Fear Factor champion with a huge amount of prize money. Ryan Agoncillo is the rumored host of Fear Factor Philippines. Get a chance to win Php2 Million and other prizes! You should be 20 to 35 years and willing to live abroad for 30 days. Ff in SA(Fear Factor Philippines) AUDITION DATE: Go to PDA Concert Hall on June 29 from 9am to 3pm and bring the following: -valid id -birth certificate (original and photocopy) -picture (close-up and full body) Subscribe to us now! Just go to "Subscribers' Area"

Rock band Daughtry visits Manila for the first time, his destination: Eastwood City! DAUGHTRY - Live at Eastwood City is presented by Eastwood City in cooperation with Samsung, Clear Men, Lipton Milk Tea, Magic 89.9, MTV Philippines, Manila Bulletin, Music Management Intl. D and in participation with McDonald's, Fudge Magazine, C! Magazine, Gadgets Magazine, NU 107, Odyssey Music & Video, Information Gateway, Business World, Yehey.com and Sony-BMG Music Entertainment. Don't miss the Rock Event of the Year!!! For tickets, call Eastwood City Customer Information Center at 687 1499, 687 6770-74, 0917 8 EWCITY or Ticketnet at 911 5555 or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph and www.eastwoodcity.com Subscribe to us now! Just go to "Subscribers' Area"

Last Month, PEP listed the Top 10 Pilot Episodes since 2007 based on the final and latest Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) tally in the record book of AGB Nielsen Media Research, Philippines. As in any race, some contenders tend to hold on while others falter and lose steam, eventually giving way to the shows that peaked at the right moment. "It's not how you start, it's how you finish," goes a popular saying in sports. So, here are the Top 10 Finale Episodes since 2007, according to AGB Nielsen Media Research, Philippines. 1. Maria Flordeluna(ABS-CBN)-49.3% 2. Marimar(GMA)-43% 3. Lastikman(ABS-CBN)-41.4% 4. Sana Maulit Muli(ABS-CBN)-40.6% 5. Pangarap na Bituin(ABS-CBN)-40.3% 6. Kokey(ABS-CBN)-40% 7. Maging Sino Ka Man(ABS-CBN)-37.4% 8. Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara(ABS-CBN)-36.4% 9. Kung Fu Kids(ABS-CBN)-35.5% 10. Walang Kapalit(ABS-CBN)-34.1% PEP Subscribe to us now! Just go to "Subscribers' Area"

Reuters LONDON - What do you do if you are stuck in a field at a pop festival but there's trouble ahead because your mobile phone's battery is about to run out? Thanks to a new gizmo, you now just need to face the music and dance. Mobile phone operator Orange said on Tuesday it had teamed up with GotWind, a firm specializing in renewable energy, to produce a recharger powered by dance energy alone. The portable kinetic energy chargers will be given a test run at this year's Glastonbury Festival, the world's biggest greenfield music and arts celebration that begins on a farm in Somerset on Friday. Orange said the prototype chargers weigh the same as a phone and are about the size of a pack of cards. Attached to the user's arm, they employ a system of weights and magnets which provide an electric current to top up charge in a storage battery. This can then later be used to recharge the phone. "We wanted to create a fun, engaging and interactive product which woul

TOKYO - Panasonic's latest PC offering is small enough to cradle in one hand, yet strong enough to handle the rough and tumble of extreme environments. Japan's Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., whose Toughbook series of rugged laptops is used by U.S. police, military and utility workers, on Wednesday unveiled a compact, "ultra-mobile" version that is practically as easy to handle as a PDA but with all the features of a standard PC. And like other Toughbook models, it's made to survive. The CF-U1 mini-tablet emerged unscathed after demonstrators Wednesday dropped the device 120 centimeters (3.9 feet) face down, then dunked it in four quarts of water. Its batteries last 10 hours, in part because it runs on Intel's new, low-power Atom microprocessor. It measures 184 mm (7.2 inches) wide, 151 mm (5.9 inches) tall and 57 mm (2.2 inches) deep. Shigeo Okuda, general manager of Matsushita's marketing group, said the CF-U1 broadens the reach of rugged laptops, wh

MANILA, Philippines- More than seven million Filipinos are registered users of mobile phone banking, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Although the Philippines' top two telecommunications companies have contributed a lot to promote the service, monetary officials said that the country has a "largely unbanked population." "Over 90 percent of adults in industrialized economies typically have accounts in financial institutions compared to penetration rates as low as six percent in developing countries," BSP deputy governor Nestor Espenilla said. "In the Philippines, only 12 percent of survey respondents in small cities had bank accounts." The monetary official was referring to the BSP's consumer expectations survey. Conducted every three months, the survey is thoroughly analyzed and synthesized to help the BSP's monetary body to formulate policy plans and programs. Citing the survey's results, Espenilla said that nearly 97 percent of

The future is shining bright for the ex-teen housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus now that they are back in the outside world. Josef, Valerie, Beauty, Nicole, Robi, and Teen Big Winner Ejay have just signed up with ABS-CBN for their KText services. The PBB Teens can soon keep their fans update via text everyday. The KText service of ABS-CBN has enabled fans to feel close to their favorite Kapamilya stars through their cellphones. By subscribing to the SMS journals, fans can get updates of their favorite teen from the ex- housemate himself or herself. Fans will also be able to receive MMS messages from the PBB teens. Aside from this service, Josef, Valerie, Nicole, Robi, and Ejay also have ringback tones for the most avid fans. The PBB teens are currently busy with a series of provincial malls tours, including one for June 28 at the Ayala Center in Cebu. The Josef-Nicole and Ejay-Valerie love teams also guest on Boy & Kris this week. Solid Kuyanatics may also catch the

It's awards season again and the Entertainment Press Society, Inc. has named its winners for this year. EnPress officers--led by Ricky Calderon--opted for an intimate awards ceremony at Zirkoh, Greenhills. Here's the complete rundown of awardees for this year's EnPress Awards: Best Picture (Drama):Pisay Best Picture (Comedy):Katas ng Saudi Best Director:Aureaus Solito for Pisay Best Actress (Drama): Cherry Pie Picache for Foster Child Best Actor (Drama):John Lloyd Cruz for One More Chance Best Actress (Comedy): Lorna Tolentino for Katas ng Saudi Best Actor (Comedy): Jinggoy Estrada for Katas ng Saudi Best Supporting Actor:Ricky Davao for Endo Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo for Pisay Breakthrough Actress: Rhian Ramos for Oiuja Breakthrough Actor:Joem Bascon for Batanes Best Screenplay: Henry Graheda for Pisay Best Cinematography:Larry Manda for Maling Akala Best Editing:Pisay Best Production Design:Pisay Best Musical Score:Pisay Best Original Theme Song:Pisay Best S

abs-cbnNEWS.com The host of NBC's hit show, "America's Got Talent," Jerry Springer and actress- singer Mel B will host the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam on Sunday, July 13th at 9 :00 p.m. The announcement of the show's hosts was made by Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, published on the official Miss Universe website www.missuniverse.com . Jerry Springer, host for 17 seasons of the hit talk show "The Jerry Springer Show," as well as "America's Got Talent," boasts a resume that includes such diverse roles as: Mayor of Cincinnati, lawyer, newscaster, country recording artist, international emcee, author, talk- radio broadcaster and ballroom dancer on the show "Dancing with the Stars." His popularity has also led him to be guest- speaker at college campuses across the United States. Springer has also added a Broadway appearance to

abs-cbnNEWS.com ABS-CBN's radio station, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 bagged the silver prize in the prestigious New York Festivals for the Radio Broadcasting Breaking News Story category (longform) for its special coverage of the Manila Hostage Drama last year. Peter Musngi, ABS-CBN vice-president for Manila Radio Division, DZMM program and production services manager Marah Faner Capuyan and DZMM executive producer Nannette Quong received the award Thursday night, June 19, at at the Tribaca Rooftop in New York City. DZMM won for covering the hostage- taking involving a whole busload of pre- school students who were held hostage on March 18, 2007. It will be recalled that as soon as Radyo Patrol reporter Armel Fernandez broke the story, DZMM geared up for a special coverage and deployed reporters to the scene to get more information and a clearer picture of the situation at hand. "The biggest breakthrough came when DZMM got hold of Jun Ducat, the hostage-taker himself and as it turne

ABS-CBN's drama series like The Promise (Pangako Sa Yo), Timeless (Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas) and The Long Wait (Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay) are all blockbuster hits in Africa. "African TV stations broadcast at least one ABS-CBN Philippine telenovela a day while the other TV stations air two to three times a week," says Reena de Guzman-Garingan, International Sales and Distribution Director at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. "There are channels that have been broadcasting two Philippine telenovelas from Monday to Friday and another one on Saturdays and Sundays. In countries like Kenya, Cameroon and Tanzania at least two networks are currently airing ABS- CBN Philippine telenovelas, which always consist in 45- to-50-minute episodes," explains the executive. Kristine Hermosa is now a superstar in Africa as the continent was hit by Philippine telenovela craze, spawning websites and fan clubs. "Our telenovelas are the hot items in foreign newspapers; there'

San Miguel Pale Pilsen is the best tasting beer in Asia, according to a popular US Magazine which recently gathered major beer brands from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines for a taste test. The iconic brand of San Miguel Brewery, Inc. (SMB), San Miguel Pale Pilsen bested six other international brands in all categories - appearance, aroma, taste and finish - used by the magazine to determine the best tasting beer. In the article entitled "Far East Beer Showdown" by Derek Buono published in Beer Magazine's March to April issue, the lone Filipino beer brand has been described as having "the most flavor and tasted better than all the other beers of the region." "The SMB family is truly inspired by the recognition given to San Miguel Pale Pilsen. We are glad that our very own product stands above the rest and for us Filipinos, that's something worth celebrating for," said SMB management. San Miguel Pale Pilsen was also recom

World-class Filipino animator Gerry Garcia said he is really upset with reports and claims that the new film "Urduja" is the Philippines' first full- length animated movie. The animator explained that it was his 'baby' "Adarna" which owns the title of being the first full- length Pinoy animated movie. "Adarna" was released in 1997. "Adarna" was released under FLT Productions and Guiding Light Productions as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival. It featured the voices of singers Jolina Magdangal, Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez. Garcia wrote and directed the animated film. He said "Adarna" was the first animated movie in Philippine Cinema, and that it received a Special Award from the Metro Manila Film Festival specifically for this distinction in December 27, 1997. On his trophy it said 'ADARNA Kauna- unahang animated Movie sa Philippine Cinema.' He received the same from FAMAS and other award giving bodies. In

Newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Featherweight Champion MANNY PACQUIAO and WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz's title at stake. Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions, Pacquiao vs. Diaz will be brought live by ABS- CBN The Filipino Channel on June 29, 2008 from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Dubbed "Republica Enemy No. 1," Pacquiao (46-3-2, 34 KOs), from General Santos City, Philippines, has blitzed through the best fighters Mexico has had to offer since 2003 including Erik Morales (KO 3, TKO 10 ), Marco Antonio Barrera (TKO 11, W 12 ), Juan Manuel Marquez (W 12, D 12), Oscar Larios (W 12), Emanuel Lucero (TKO 3 ), Hector Velazquez (TKO 6) and Jorge Solis (KO 8). Pacquiao was named 2006 Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America and The Ring magazine for his two spectacular knockout victories of Mexican icon and three-division champion Morales, as well as h

Mixed emotions si Angel Locsin sa nalalapit na pagtatapos ng kauna- unahan niyang teleserye sa Primetime Bida ng ABS- CBN, ang Lobo. By this time maaaring nakunan na ang mga huling eksena ni Angel at Piolo Pascual para sa huling dalawang linggo ng Lobo. "Masaya ako na... actually, masaya ako na matatapos kami dahil ito yung masasabi ko na after ten years na binalikan ko, magiging proud pa rin talaga ako na natapos namin yung ganito kagandang show at naaliw ako dahil natuwa talaga ang mga tao," lahad ni Angel nang makapanayam ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). GAP WITH PIOLO? Kahit matatapos na ang Lobo hinahabol pa rin ng intriga si Angel at Piolo. This time, dahil sa sunud-sunod ang magagandang eksena sa last two weeks ng mga episodes ng show ay iniintrigang nagkaroon daw sila ng gap ni Piolo. Diumano, nagbibilangan daw sila ng eksena ni Piolo sa Lobo. Kumbaga, nag- aagawan ng exposure at magandang eksena sa Lobo. "Kanina magkasama kami, 'tsaka sa Entertainme

(OPRAH.com)-- Recent research suggests an optimistic state comes from a series of active inner processes, psychological somersaults. That's good news because it means that optimism -- like other skills such as putting on eyeliner or hitting a tennis ball -- is something we can improve with practice. How you explain both success and failure can affect your outlook on life. 1. Play interpersonal ping-pong If you serve up a smile to people, they usually bounce it back. Hit them with a snarl and watch them scowl instead. Research shows that facial expressions and the moods that accompany them are contagious, probably because they evolved as a means of nonverbal communication between people. You can use the infectious effects of a grin to jump-start an optimistic outlook in yourself by sending others what you want them to lob back at you. A kind word to the man behind the deli counter can get your day bouncing in the right direction. 2. Short-circuit pessimism There's another reason

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Thinking about your own death can make you reach for the cookie jar, with an international study finding that morbid thoughts tend to whet the appetite. Researchers Naomi Mandel from Arizona State University and Dirk Smeesters from Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands conducted several experiments in Europe and the United States where participants wrote essays on their feelings about their own deaths. They then checked off items on a grocery list or ate cookies. Consumers who wrote about their own deaths wanted to buy more and ate more than those who wrote about a painful medical procedure. "People want to consume more of all kinds of foods, both healthy and unhealthy, when thinking about the idea that they will die some day," said the researchers in a report published in the Journal of Consumer Research. They found people with low self-esteem, in particular, tend to over-consume after death-related thoughts. Mandel and Smeesters explaine

LONDON (Reuters) - People with a vitamin D deficiency are as much as twice as likely to die compared to people whose blood contains higher amounts of the so- called sunshine vitamin, Austrian researchers said on Monday. Their study -- the latest to suggest a health benefit from the vitamin -- showed death rates from any cause as well as from heart-related problems varied greatly depending on vitamin D. "This is the first association study that shows vitamin D affects mortality regardless of the reason for death," said Harald Dobnig, an internist and endocrinologist at the University of Graz in Austria who led the study. The body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, a reason for its nickname as the "sunshine vitamin." It is added to milk and fatty fish like salmon but many people do not get enough of it. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is considered important for bone health. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, and i

Agence France-Presse SINGAPORE - Singaporeans and South Koreans are the region's biggest online spenders, a survey by MasterCard said Tuesday. Singapore online shoppers spent 770.70 US dollars over a three-month period, followed by South Koreans who spent 707.50 dollars, the survey found. It studied the behavior of more than 4,000 people with bank accounts who used the Internet at least once a week, in Hong Kong, mainland China, Australia, Japan, India and Thailand as well as Singapore and South Korea. Online shoppers in Thailand spent the least, at 406.30 dollars over the three months, while those in Japan spent 581.00 dollars, the survey said. Shoppers in the region averaged 3.1 purchases during the period, it said. It added that 63 percent of survey respondents said they made purchases online. That figure was even higher in Japan and South Korea, where 83 percent said they shopped using the Internet. The MasterCard study said that by 2010 China's online shopping population i