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Typhoon  "MINA"  has accelerated slightly and still continues to move North Northwestward. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 60 km East of Basco, Batanes Coordinates: 20.5°N, 121.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 150 kph Movement: Forecast to move North Northwest at 9 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Monday morning: 260 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Tuesday morning: 530 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds) Batanes Group of Island None None Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) Babuyan Group of Islands Calayan Group of Islands Ilocos Norte None None Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Cagayan Apayao Abra Ilcos Norte None None Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.Residents in low lying and mountainous areas particularly the western section of Northern and Central Luzon are alerted against possible flashfloods

The DSWD has prepositioned P21.16 million worth of standby funds and relief supplies in all DSWD Field Offices along the path of tropical storm “Mina,” ready for distribution to local government units to be affected by the typhoon. “The DSWD allocated P2 million standby funds and relief supplies worth P19.16 million in Regions I, II, III and CAR ready for augmentation if needed by the affected LGUs,” said Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Julian-Soliman. DSWD Field Office I has prepositioned 500 family packs in Ilocos Norte and has identified evacuation centers and community kitchens in areas that will be hit by the typhoon. DSWD Field Office II, meanwhile has sent food and non-food to the 65 evacuation centers,  ready to be augmented to LGUs. Secretary Soliman stressed that DSWD Field Offices along the typhoon are alert and are closely monitoring the situation, particularly those flashflood and landslide prone areas. “The DSWD is closely coordinating with affected LGUs

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 37,513 out of 78,135 or (48%) passed the July 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE) given by the Board of Nursing in various testing centers nationwide. Pursuant to PRC Resolution No. 2004-223 dated July 19, 2004, results of examinations are final and request for reconsideration of failing grades is not allowed. The Baguio Regional Office coordinated and supervised the NLE in the cities of Baguio,  San Fernando (La Union), Dagupan and Cabanatuan. In Baguio, 2,639 of 5,352 (49%) examinees successfully hurdled the test. In San Fernando, 1,247 of 2,648 (47%) passed while in Dagupan, 1,170 of 3,128 (37%) examinees passed. In Cabanatuan, 771 of 2,049 (38%) examinees passed. Successful examinees in Baguio, San Fernando (La Union), Dagupan and Cabanatuan shall be registered by the Baguio Regional Office pursuant to Commission Office Order No. 2009-90 (d. February 19, 2009) which sets a “Register Where You Applied for Exam” policy. T

Writer/Director Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow," "Black Snake Moan") delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, "Footloose." Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont's local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister's troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process. Footloose movie trailer courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

A DOLPHIN TALE is inspired by the remarkable true story of a courageous dolphin named Winter and the compassionate people who banded together to save their life.  

Maria Aragon, the eleven-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer famous for her rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” has released her self-titled debut album under Star Records. In her @mariiiaofficial Twitter account, Maria Aragon Tweeted, “Thank you for everybody’s support and love. Because of you I am now here in the Philippines and signed under Star Records!” Her debut album is composed of “Born This Way” as her carrier single and with songs, “You’re My Home,” “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” “Follow Your Dream,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang Ang Puso,” and “One Hope, One Dream.” She first promoted her self-titled debut album at “ASAP ROCKS” wherein she performed with Sarah Geronimo. She also appeared at the concert of Yeng Constantino and did a duet with the former “Pinoy Dream Academy” champion. Internet Sensation Maria Aragon became well-known after sharing the stage with Lady Gaga at her Toronto concert last March. She made television appearances in “Th

Typhoon  "MINA"  continues to weaken as it moves in a North Northwest direction. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) 100 km North of Aparri, Cagayan Coordinates: 19.3°N, 121.7°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 185 kph Movement: Forecast to move North Northwest at 7 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Sunday evening: 190 km West Northwest of Basco, Batanes Monday evening: 180 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Tuesday evening: 290 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds) Cagayan including Babuyan Group of Island Calayan Group of Island Apayao Batanes None None Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur Abra Kalinga Mt. Province Ifugao Isabela None None Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) La Union Benguet Pangasinan Nueva Ecija Nueva Vizcaya Quirino Aurora None None Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Publ

GMA News TV presents an intriguing documentary on the growing number of bachelorettes in this country in the special   Relationship Status: SINGLE.    "Data from the National Statistical Coordination Board  (NSCB)  reveal that 6 out of 100 Filipinas from 35-49 years old have never been married, a number up from ten years ago. Many of them remain single by choice.   "The question is: why are more Pinays opting to delay marriage?   "Miss Tapia, grumpy, conservative, old maid—these disparaging terms used to describe unmarried women. But in  Relationship Status: SINGLE,  GMA News TV shows that there are women who accept this not as a curse but as an opportunity for a freer, happier life.   "Hosted by Rufa Mae Quinto and Miriam Quiambao, two women who epitomize being single and proud, the documentary presents the joys and pains of 'modern bachelorettes.'   "Rufa Mae and Miriam meet Chette, a 50-year old NBSB, or No Boyfriend Since Birth, who answers a curiou

Many people have seen how Aljur Abrenica's career thrives in the entertainment industry from being a reality-based search winner to one of today's most sought after leading men. Despite being in showbiz for several years, Aljur Abrenica remains private when it comes to his personal life.  But this Saturday, the Kapuso hunk actor opens up to GMA News TV's  Follow That Star .   "Kapuso primetime star Aljur Abrenica has, indeed, gone a long way. After bagging the title of Ultimate Hunk in  Starstruck , the country's original reality-based talent search in 2006, he has managed to stay ahead of his peers, starring in different film and television projects, TV commercials, and print ads.   "Now, Aljur is also ready to shed his boy-next-door image by doing more daring and sexy roles. He lets  Follow that Star  spend time with him at the gym to witness his daily exercise regimen. Aside from having a strict diet, the hunk actor shares that Muay Thai has helped him main

An archipelago, the Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water. Yet, by 2025, experts predict a severe water shortage in the country. The rapid increase in population, urbanization and industrialization has reduced the quantity and affected the quality of Philippine waters.   "Today, the signs of the imminent crisis are palpable. Access to clean and adequate water is an acute seasonable problem in urban and coastal areas. Only 36% of the country's river systems are classified as sources of public water supply; up to 58% of groundwater sampled by government agents is contaminated with coliform and needs treatment; and 31% of diseases monitored over a five-year period are due to water-borne sources.   " Huling Patak , a one-hour documentary to be aired nationwide on TV5 and Aksyon TV Channel 41, presents the state of water resources in the Philippines and the looming crisis.   "Based on the compelling stories of six localities—Tawi Tawi, Davao, Camarines Sur, Quezon,

The search for the Philippines' newest millionaires continues in every episode of the world's most popular game show,  Who Wants to Be a Millionaire , with Bossing of Game Shows Vic Sotto this  Sunday  ( August 28 ) on TV5.   "This week's roll-over contestant, Alyssa Joy Garcia, could successfully be the show's youngest millionaire. When last seen on the hot seat, she already pocketed an assured prize of P150,000 and is just 5 questions away to the top. The 19-year-old tutor who aspires to be a teacher someday must rely on her stock knowledge to take her all the way to the P2 million top prize.   "Also hoping to take home the jackpot is a former teacher-turned-call center agent, Marie Cris Roco. This newly-wed says she wants to win so badly for a happy future with her husband, and hopefully some kids. Her trek to the top won't be easy as she experiences some bumps along the way.   "Will one of them take home P2 million? Join Bossing Vic as he guides c

We have become a society accustomed to self-service. We pay our bills using our mobile phones, online or via automated teller machines, get our coffee and snacks from vending machines, purchase tickets from airline sites, breeze through toll booths using an electronic toll collection system, choose and get our food ourselves at fastfood outlets, browse wap sites to buy tickets and seats for a movie, among others. Self-service is fast, convenient to customers since it gives them control over the transaction and cost-efficient.  It is a customer expectation in industries like telecommunications where service providers have massive clientele primed to access service channels online and via mobile, as well as the technology and the resources to deploy alternative touchpoints of communication with customers. This is evident in Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) which serves 47.8 million subscribers as of end June 2011. Consumer data reveals that for the first half of 2011, 73 percent of tot

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) the Philippines’ undisputed leader in wireless services announced today the availability of the new Smart All-In postpaid plans. Touted as the “ultimate in consumable”, All-in allows Smart postpaid subscribers to use their subscription packages as they please. “While the competition’s ‘add-on’ postpaid plan stack one service on top of the other like building blocks, Smart’s All-in plans lets you ‘add-in’ services as if you’re filling a box,” said Smart Mobile Marketing Head Guido Zaballero. “Simply sign up for the services whenever you want and package your plan the way you want it—it’s that flexible,” added Zaballero. Available all-inservices include the popular UnliTalk, UnliText, and UnliSurf packages as well as consumable browsing, and BlackBerry packages that include email, instant messaging, and social networks, and browsing for BlackBerry users. To avail of a package, simply text the appropriate keyword to 7577 (e.g. “Talk” send to 7577). Anoth

Facebook continues to be the favorite online destination of Filipinos as the latest numbers from CheckFacebook.com show that there are now more than 25.5 million Pinoys in the popular social networking site. CheckFacebook pegs the number at 25,535,120—roughly a million more users compared to just 3 months ago—officially making Filipinos the 7th most populous group on Facebook comprising 3.4% of the 750 million worldwide user base. Earlier this year a study by ComScore revealed that the Philippines is the social networking capital of the world.  Over 92.9% of the local Internet population visit and revisit Facebook frequently according to ComScore. “One million users in just 3 months is no small feat,” said Smart Broadband Internet and Data Services Head Giovanni Bacareza. “It means that Filipinos are still really into Facebook which means, there is great potential in this market.” As an official Facebook mobile partner, Smart Communications, Inc . (Smart) offers several products that c

As Asia leads the world in broadband growth, the Philippines’ wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), continues to make mobile broadband connectivity more affordable to more and more Filipinos. As evidenced by a study conducted by Australia-based market analysis firm Ovum, the Philippines—together with Malaysia, Pakistan, and India—has one of the lowest broadband cost among emerging markets within the region. “Demand for broadband services in emerging markets continues to be stifled by high prices. In some countries, broadband pricing was double or triple the price of an equivalent service in a more developed market,” said Ovum senior analyst Richard Hurst. “In addition, lower GDP per capita in most emerging markets means that broadband is only available to the highest socioeconomic groups," Hurst added. A history of firsts Smart pioneered the country’s first bucket pricing scheme of P10 per 30 minutes of mobile surfing in 2006 and in 2010 it introduced UnliSu

Remember the time when we all had to wait for the six o’clock evening news to get next day’s weather forecast? Or the days when we had to patiently sit by the radio, lest we miss the announcement of the storm signal that would determine if we should brave the rains or stay at home? Thankfully, significant progress has already led to media giving live updates and up-to-the-minute reports, especially during times of weather disturbances. Add to that the prevalent use of the Internet and social media by newspaper, TV and radio organizations to disseminate information that would help their publics prepare for typhoons. And if that’s not enough, leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. has given the public direct access to official bulletins from the country’s weather bureau. The telco partnered with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to enable people to get weather and typhoon information through the ubiquitous mob

One way to maximize your road network, without building more roads, is to come up with a dynamic traffic management system that at the very least, enables cars to switch to unused lanes to avoid congestion. This is basically what Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is doing for its transport network in building a Metro Ethernet transport network CEN (Carrier Ethernet Network). Metro Ethernet is the use of Carrier Ethernet technology in metropolitan area networks (MANs). It is a new transport technology that allows Smart to maximize or make more efficient use of its bandwidth to keep up with the increase in high-bandwidth services like video, gaming and business multimedia communications on a global scale across metro and regional networks. “Since 2009, we’ve been making enhancements to our transport network to accommodate increased data usage from a growing wireless broadband subscriber base whose needs are getting increasingly sophisticated and complex,” said PLDT-Smart Technology Grou

Have a fun and exciting ultimate barkada experience (U.B.E.) with ABS-CBN’s newest series, “ Growing Up ,” starring Kathryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Diego Loyzaga and TV’s newest heartthrob, Daniel Padilla. Follow the story of childhood best friends, Ella (Kathryn Bernado) and Tammy (Julia Montes) as they rally their friends to help raise money for Ms. Lisa Ortega (Maricar Reyes), their favorite teacher who was diagnosed with a serious ailment. Ella and Tammy together with their friends join various contests in their community aiming to seize the biggest price to raise funds for their beloved Ms. Ortega who, despite being in a serious condition, continue to guide them in their journey as teenagers. In the process of trying to help Ms. Ortega, the whole barkada is confronted with their own strengths and weaknesses as they discover what ‘growing up’ really entails. The ups and downs of their experiences change the way they think, dream, and love ultimately leading to their own growth. Fea

Typhoon  "MINA"  has maintained its strength as it continues to move Westward Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) 190 km East of Casiguran, Aurora Coordinates: 16.4°N, 124.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 170 kph Movement: West 13 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday evening: 140 km Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan Saturday evening: 200 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes Sunday evening: 500 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 320 km West Southwest of Okinawa, Japan Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds) Isabela Cagayan Northern Aurora None None Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds) Batanes Calayan Babuyan Grp. Apayao Kalinga Quirino Rest of Aurora None None Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds) Ilocos Norte Abra Ilocos Sur Mt. Prov. Benguet Ifugao Nueva Vizcaya Nueva Ecija None None Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under Public Storm Warning Signals, So

Watch how the new Symbian Belle  gives you up to 6 home screens, dynamic and live widgets, new pull down menu, fast processor, PC-like web browsing, and tap to share and pair with NFC, and much more. Visit   http://nokia.ly/pTjQpG  for more details.

Globe Telecom obtained authorization to use the name and logo Tonino Lamborghini through an agreement with Primo Mobile, the master franchisor of mobile phone related products for the Italian brand Tonino Lamborghini. Primo Mobile is a Singapore-based company that has a master license agreement with Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. and is duly authorized to sub-license the use of the Lamborghini logo. The design of the Globe Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini 4G USB sticks was reviewed and approved by Primo Mobile. Globe Telecom assures the public of its strong adherence and commitment to the highest ethical standards in business and good corporate governance. The company will not engage in any activity that will mislead the public in the course of doing business and serving its customers.

Below is the official statement of  Tonino Lamborghini regarding the unauthorized used of Globe Telecom on its brand. Tonino Lamborghini wishes to inform its customers that unauthorized people are currently trading online and through Globe stores a  4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini boadband stick which is a counterfeited product. Tonino Lamborghini has never authorize anyone to manufacture such a product which constitutes therefore a serious trademark infringement. Moreover the advertising campaign "Feed your need for speed" featuring Marlon Stokinger, first Filipino to win a formula in Europe, is deceitful and unlawful since it leads to be a serious likelihood of confusion between two different and separate brands and businesses that is to say   "Tonino Lamborghini" and "Automobili Lamborghini". Tonino Lamborghini shall take any legal action to protect the brand.

Leading the cast of the highly anticipated Tony award-winning Broadway musical,  In the Heights,  are Star Magic talents—acoustic balladeer, songwriter and musical director Nyoy Volante and MYX VJ K-La Rivera.   "Nyoy Volante takes on his biggest role to date as Usnavi, the Washington Heights bodega owner who dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic, in the hit musical with a hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music infused score by Tony Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda.   "Nyoy says of  In the Heights , "It's fresh! Hip hop, rap, the latin flavor. Definitely one of a kind! Thank goodness Broadway just keeps coming up with stuff to wow us with."    Nyoy has performed with Atlantis Productions in shows such as The Rocky Horror Show, Dreamgirls,  and  Hairspray,  for which he received critical acclaim as Seaweed J. Stubbs, and, most recently, as Emmett in  Legally Blonde .   "Former  Star Power  finalist and MYX newest VJ K-La Rivera is excited as  In the

Facebook on Tuesday announced it is rolling out improvements aimed at letting users be more selective about who gets to see what they post at the world's largest online social network. The move came in the face of a challenge from a freshly launched Google+ social network, which has won legions of fans by allowing people to share content based on which "circles" friends fall into. "We're announcing a bunch of improvements that make it easier to share posts, photos, tags and other content with exactly the people you want," Facebook's Chris Cox said in a blog post. "You have told us that 'who can see this?' could be clearer across Facebook, so we have made changes to make this more visual and straightforward," he continued. The main change at Facebook will be moving controls from a settings page to places next to posts, photos and tags so people can make decisions about sharing while looking at content they are about to send to profiles.

Severe Weather Bulletin Number SIX Tropical Cyclone Alert: Tropical Storm MINA (NANMADOL) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 August 2011 Tropical Storm “MINA” has maintained its strength and remained almost stationary. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 390 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes Coordinates: 16.2°N, 127.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 90 kph Movement: almost Stationary Forecast Positions/ Outlook: Thursday morning: 490 km East of Casiguran, Aurora Friday morning: 550 km East of Aparri, Cagayan Saturday morning: 540 km East of Basco, Batanes No Public Storm Warning Signals Raised

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that the DSWD has released P365,856,000 for the government’s social pension program for indigent older persons for the first and second quarters of 2011. Of the total 138,960 target beneficiaries for 2011, some 121,952 older persons have already benefited from the program, receiving their P500 monthly social pension for the first and second quarters of this year. The remaining 17,008 beneficiaries will receive their monthly pension within this quarter pending submission of requirements. The P500 monthly stipend is additional government assistance for indigent older persons as provided for under Republic Act No. 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. Under the law, the target beneficiaries are indigent older persons who are frail, sick, disabled, not receiving any pension, has no permanent source of income, or regular support from families or relatives. With the approved budget of P870 million for the progr

The Department of Health supports the decision of the  Metropolitan Manila Development Authority  (MMDA), together with local government units, to pursue the enforcement of its smoking ban in areas covered by  Republic Act No. 9211  (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003). The Mandaluyong City Regional Trial Court Branch 213 recently issued a temporary restraining order in a complaint filed by two private employees caught smoking in front of Farmer’s Market in Cubao, a major loading and unloading point for buses and other public utility vehicles. Republic Act 9211 defines the places where the smoking ban can be enforced, and the court held that sidewalks and public thoroughfares are beyond the operation of the ban. Despite these developments, the DOH continues to drumbeat its advocacy against smoking. The ill effects of smoking are experienced not only by smokers themselves, but also by the unsuspecting public. Inhaling second hand smoke can increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases in ad

Primetime princess Kim Chiu will take on the challenge of being a guest host in this week's  I Dare You.  Together with Jericho Rosales and Iya Villania, the  My Binondo Girl  lead star will challenge ABS-CBN child stars Sharlene San Pedro, Bugoy Carino, Izzy Carillo, Jairus Aquino, and Aimee Nobleza to perform tasks as zoo keepers and tour guides for a day.   "More importantly, the kids will be doing it for a cause: to help a 12-year old Aeta named Juvilyn Melicia and the school she is attending.  Tune in as the kids learn the importance of being responsible and show their love for animals in the top-rating reality show  I Dare You  on weekday afternoons after  The Fierce Wife  on ABS-CBN.

The iconic  Glee  television series is now a major motion picture in 3D. Dubbed as Glee: The 3D Concert  Movie,  the movie is filmed during the recent concert tour of the hit singing teens and revolves around McKinley High School's singing and dancing Glee Club, a diverse group of charismatic and talented teenagers, all underdogs with high wattage star power.   "Tapping into the magical quality of the TV series, Chris Colfer (Kurt Hummel) Lea Michele (Rachel Berry) and the other members of the Glee Club belt out ballads, show tunes and a rocking blend of sensational pop songs, all of course familiar from the show. They include covers of numbers that include Paul McCartney's  'Silly Love Songs' Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' and Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin', which was  Glee 's first hit.   "Chris Colfer and Lea Michele who hilariously play their characters Kurt Hummel and Rachel Berry in the hit television series  Glee  stop dur

Anne Curtis is everywhere: she’s on TV, on billboards, in movies, and even on the MRT. Nowadays, it is impossible to miss this superstar actress-cum-singing sensation what with her universal charm and appeal. Her latest project however, reveals a new side of her as she veers away from her usual sweet and bubbly persona as she once again becomes the face of the Philippines’ no.1 wireless network as the acrobatic heroine “Agent Anne”. “Masaya!” said Anne when asked about her new role. “I think it’s cool because I’ve endorsed Smart before, but this time it’s a different face. Sumu-superhero na ako!” Anne refers to the TV ad for Smart’s Unlimited Postpaid Plans in which she does numerous high-flying stunts—in heels, no less. To top it off, Anne had to convey the intensity of her super heroine character while being surrounded only by green screens. “I did most [of the stunts] myself—I was on a harness, haha!” Anne chuckled. Smart from the start Anne has been a Smart user for over a decade a

Broadband subscribers of wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and its subsidiary Smart Broadband, Inc. now have a more convenient way to buy load for their prepaid Smart Bro Plug-It, through Smart’s Mobile Banking Service (MBS). Smart’s MBS offers bank customers the convenience of doing a wide range of bank transactions such as balance inquiry, fund transfer, bills payments, Smart Money Reloading, and prepaid reloading through their cellphone. It is offered by the telco leader in partnership with the country’s biggest banks and bank networks. Prepaid reloading via Smart’s MBS previously only offered load for Smart Buddy and Talk ‘N Text. With now over a million prepaid Smart Bro subscribers in the country, Smart has expanded its MBS by making Smart Bro load also available through the channel. “We continue to have bright prospects for mobile banking in the Philippines. This MBS expansion strengthens our commitment to provide the relevant mobile infrastructure to our partne

After weeks of eliminations, we are down to the final four performers who each seek to be the newest face of hit musical drama  Glee . Will it be the divalicious Alex, the sweet-faced Damian, the strong-willed Lindsay or the suave rocker Samuel? Only one can win The Glee Project and reach their dreams of instant superstardom.   "From the Emmy award-winning team behind Glee, this one of a kind reality competition takes dreaming and believing to a whole new level. On  August 22 , Monday via satellite at 4PM with a primetime replay at 8PM on Jack TV and ETC,  The Glee Project  will choose from its four finalists a winner who will star in a seven episode guest starring role on the third season of  Glee .   "From hundreds of thousands that auditioned across America and online, the final 12 contestants that made up The Glee Project hailed from all different backgrounds and brought with them different ideals and characters. Over 9 weeks they won over the hearts of viewers as they sa

An international traveler reaches into the snack bowl at an airport bar before passing her credit card to a waiter. A business meeting begins with a round of handshakes. A man coughs on a crowded bus... "One contact. One instant. And a lethal virus is transmitted, in Warner Bros.' new global thriller  Contagion. "When Beth Emhoff (Gwyneth Paltrow) returns to Minneapolis from business in Hong Kong, what she thought was jet lag takes a virulent turn. Two days later, she's dead in the ER and the doctors tell her shocked and grieving husband (Matt Damon) they have no idea why. "Soon, others exhibit the same mysterious symptoms: hacking coughs and fever, followed by seizure, brain hemorrhage...and ultimately, death. In Minneapolis, Chicago, London, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, the numbers quickly multiply: one case becomes four, then sixteen, then hundreds, thousands, as the contagion sweeps across all borders, fueled by the countless human interactions that make up th

Warner Bros. Pictures International has crossed the $2 billion threshold at the international box office, as it gears up for a fourth quarter that includes such highly anticipated releases as Steven Soderbergh's  Contagion,  Clint Eastwood's  J. Edgar,  George Miller's Happy Feet Two,  Guy Ritchie's  Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows , and Garry Marshall's  New Year's Eve , among others.  The Division hits this benchmark for the fourth time.  The announcement was made today by Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.   "This achievement follows the release of  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2,  the final adventure in the blockbuster film series, which smashed international records to become not only the biggest  Harry Potter  film but the highest grossing film of the year and the third-highest international release of all time, with an astounding $857 million and counting.  The Studio kicked off the

On August 28, 2011 a “celebration” is going to happen! As a prelude to National Heroes Day, Choose Philippines, the world's first ever social network where you can share and post your discoveries around the Philippines, will launch its music video “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” on “ASAP Rocks”, the top-rated variety show of ABS-CBN. The Choose Philippines music video will features its theme song, “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” as sung by artists Angeline Quinto and Vince Bueno. The song was written by Robert Labayen, of “Bro Star ng Pasko” fame. Choose Philippines ( www.choosephils.com ) aims to feature the undiscovered Philippines by showcasing travel destinations, regional cuisine, local culture and the colorful fiestas and festivals. There is also an active community page on Facebook that has gathered more than 220,500 “likes” in less than a year and still growing rapidly every day. “Piliin Mo ang Pilipinas” is a reminder of the many reasons to be proud of the Philippines. The music video

Here are the official 25 finalists: Samantha Nerville Purvor,  Julian Savard, Karen Joyce Peñanueva, Irene Gabriel, Rogelie Catacutan, Richelle Therese Borja, Charlotte Melisa Tyler, Gaydra Rama, Martha Chloe McCulley, Princess Tiffany Carbungco, Mercy Malaluan, Elaine Kay Moll, Gwendolyn Ruais, Joey Albert Short, Jaysel Arrozal, Loucelle de Jesus, Erin Lane, Donna Maricel Cardino, Mica Angela Angeles, Jayanne Marie Aldanese, Mae Liezel Ramos, Ma. Paula Bianca Paz, Christine Kate Adi, Helen Nicolette Henson Erina Ann Lightholder.

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

The administration remembers on August 21 the death of Senator Ninoy Aquino. May the Filipino people never forget him and the many others who fought for the restoration of our democracy, and may future generations continue to hold dear the example Ninoy Aquino set for us through his life, his struggles, and his sacrifice.

Here are the top 10 board passers in the PRC Nursing Board Exam held last July 2011:   RANK NAME SCHOOL RATING (%) 1 Jomel Garcia Lapides University of the Philippines-Manila 88.40 2 Hazel Cortes Crisostomo University of Santo Tomas 87.40 Beverly Lynne Yao Ong University of Santo Tomas 87.40 3 Ivy Grace Cuadra Lim Far Eastern University-Manila 87.20 4 Ameera Sarah Niebres Baylon Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua 87.00 Kim Carmela Dee Co University of the Philippines-Manila 87.00 Ralph Jarilla De Leon Metropolitan Hospital School of Nursing 87.00 Patricia Teodoro Pintac Cebu Doctors University 87.00 Nadine Cedeño Sameon University of Saint La Salle 87.00 5 Mary Bianca Doreen Fernandez Ditching University of Santo Tomas 86.80 Channiel Pauline Mijares Luciano University of Santo Tomas 86.80 Patrick Ranier Agupitan Latoza Our Lady of Fatima University-Qc 86.80 Raymark Domingo Salonga University of the Philippines-Manila 86.80 6 Maria Theresa Daclan Bido Lourdes College 86.60 Princess