A Basketball Standpoint: Top 5 Teams to Watch Out For in All Filipino Cup

The column from A Basketball Standpoint is written by News Bits Online's Admin Michelle Constantino. The writer of this column is in no way affiliated with any of the basketball teams in the PBA and writes this blog for the purpose of sharing ideas with one another to which you may disagree or not. 

 

 

Tomorrow starts a brand new season for the Philippine Basketball Association and after the opening ceremonies which banner the muses of the 10 participating teams, it is game time between Global Port Batang Pier (the newest PBA team owned by Mikee Romero) and crowd favorites Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. But before teams get going, here is A Basketball Standpoint listing the Top 5 teams to watch out for this conference.

1. TALK AND TEXT TROPANG TEXTERS

Love them or hate them but the defending All-Filipino Cup Champions are still to look forward to this conference. With no addition to their roster, the Talk and Text squad is still intact and chemistry-wise has proven that they can make the playoffs and the finals almost every conference. Expect 2011 MVP Jimmy Alapag to still lead the Texters to at least the Final Four at the end of the All Filipino Quarterfinals and probably HEALTH would only be a factor for them to reach the finals to defend their crown once more.

Let us not forget, they have a new coach... actually, he is not new to the PBA.... Coaching Consultant Norman Black is now the head coach of Talk and Text and the Grand Slam coach has a good team in his hands, it is up to him to continue what former Head Coach Chot Reyes has done to the team (Norman will be wearing the TNT uniform, don't worry of seeing those loud prints :) kidding!)

2. ALASKA ACES

Mac Baracael and Sonny Thoss during their fans day (September 28) photo from Alaska Aces FB account

News Bits Online places Alaska on its high-list because of their re-tooled roster which now features 2011 #1 Draft Pick Jayvee Casio, Veteran Shooting Guard Dondon Hontiveros, role players like Nic Belasco and Eddie Laure completing the lineup and their impressive performance during their tune-up games prior to the opening of this season. We should not judge the performance of Alaska Aces coach Luigi Trillo just yet as we could see that he has all the pieces to make things fit, especially with Calvin Abueva coming in after his San Sebastian stay. Time would only be a factor for them to develop their chemistry but with the way they are performing, I am hoping to see the old Alaska back and making a run on the playoffs and even the title.

Let us hope the void L.A. Tenorio left them can be filled. :)

3. RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO PAINTERS

They dared to dream last conference and it came true as they were champions last conf, but News Bits Online thinks that ROS would have a fair shot with the title during the All Filipino Cup. Adding Chris Tiu to the roster means bringing in on-court leadership while Paul Lee recuperates from his injury. They didn't move any roster on trades so chemistry is no issue with this team (Ronjay Buenafe was traded to Meralco for picks) and they can bank on Gabe Norwood and Jeff Chan to share their national team experience to be able to help the team.

The Yeng Guiao led squad has no way to go but up, getting every inch of role player performance from the team that was never expected to win but did. "They dared to dream, they won the 2012 Governors Cup and they are bound to do it once and even more".

4. PETRON BLAZE BOOSTERS

New Man on a Mission: Petron Blaze Coach Olsen Racela

Petron Blaze Boosters is already loaded with talent and they became richer - ask all the teams and they would probably point at Petron as the team to beat. With new Coach Olsen Racela in the helm, Petron's mission is to make the pieces fit, a lot of them would have to sacrifice their playing time because of the star-studded lineup but they would all get the recognition they deserve. The #1 pick June Mar Fajardo proves his advantage in the Petron lineup as the walking mismatch hoarding rebounds because of his height on tune-up games and #3 pick Alex Mallari proved why he has a slot in the current lineup that includes Marcio Lassiter (comebacking after 3 weeks), Joseph Yeo and Chris Lutz, Alex Cabagnot (team captain), Dennis Miranda and Chico Lanete playing the guard/forward position for PBB.

We make this prediction, PETRON, when HEALTHY can win its AFC crown after a long time. We do not cast a doubt on the new coach Olsen, he has all the capacity to do so... especially with power names such as Jorge Gallent, Bobby Parks, Pido Jarencio, Biboy Ravanes and coaching Consultant Rajko Toroman helping him.

5. BARANGAY GINEBRA SAN MIGUEL

What's not to miss about GINEBRA?

The most popular team has added a gem in LA Tenorio in a blockbuster trade. They have 2012 MVP Mark Caguioa, The H-Bomb Rudy Hatfield, Jayjay Helterbrand and Kerby Raymundo whose slowly learning Ginebra brand of play as seen in the last conference. We watch how LA jells with the team to turn into a Lieutenant to a Gin-eral and how he can share the spotlight with household Ginebra names. We also watch Jayjay seeing him on the hardcourt when before he said he would retire. We watch Ginebra fans start jeering by tomorrow. Even yours truly, want to watch the improvements made off-season by Ginebra, especially with the addition of their rookies, Ellis and Jensen.

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Pageant Watch: Nicole Schmitz and Ayelee Marie Dasalla

The last quarter of this year is still loaded with a lot of pageants where Philippines have selected their representatives this year. For the month of October, it is Nicole Schmitz and Ayelee Marie Dasalla taking the Philippine sash with them for the Miss International and Miss Humanity International 2012 pageants respectively.

Nicole Schmitz (Miss Philippines International 2012) is done with her send-off and she's now off to Okinawa, Japan. The 23 year old beauty queen is more than ready to attend the activities from October 1  to the finals date October 21 where Filipinos hope that Nicole can grab the 5th crown for the country (Philippines boast of 4 Miss International titleholders, Gemma Cruz Araneta, Aurora Pijuan, Melanie Marquez and Precious Lara Quigaman). She was previously interviewed and when asked what she would do if she won the crown, she said that she would be boarding the first plane back home to share the crown with her "kababayans".

The crown is currently held by Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador.

Click here to the link of Nicole Schmitz's send-off: Click Here

She may not have gotten the YAY during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 but she is still representing the Philippines to Barbados as Miss Humanity International Philippines 2012. Ayelee Marie Dasalla, a product of Bataan was chosen by John Dela Vega, national director in the Philippines to compete after he has fielded in one of her prized jewels in Czarina Gatbonton last year where the later was 2nd Runner Up in the premier edition.

The crown is held by Karabello Mokoalla of Lesotho. Pageant date is October 28.

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Bad Piggies now available for download

The makers of Angry Birds, Rovio developed a game which involves the piggy antagonists which allows players to see them in a different light.

The game is already available in iOS App Store, Google Play and Mac Store and it is also expected to be available on other platforms (PC, Windows 8 and Windows Phone)

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The Muses of PBA Teams for Opening Day

As much as everyone is excited about the opening of 2012-2013 All Filipino Cup and the 38th Season of the longest running basketball league, it has always been a lovely sight to see the teams parade with their different muses during the opening ceremonies.

This year's PBA opening ceremonies is on Sunday, September 30 at 4 pm with Global Port Batang Pier (formerly Powerade) and the crowd-favorite Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as the first game by 6 pm.

The following are the muses of the 10 participating PBA teams of the 38th season:

Miss Philippines Earth 2012 STEPHANY STEFANOWITZ

(Air 21 Express)

Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International RIZZINI ALEXIS GOMEZ

(Alaska Aces)

CIANE SAMONES XAVIER (International Model)

(Barako Bull Energy Cola)

GEORGINA WILSON

(Barangay Ginebra San Miguel)

SAM PINTO

(Global Port Batang Pier)

STEPHANIE ROWE and other ARTISTA ACADEMY FINALISTS

(Meralco Bolts)



ISABELLE DAZA

(Petron Blaze Boosters) 

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 Winner CAMILLE GUEVARRA

(Rain or Shine Elasto Painters)

ANNE CURTIS

(San Mig Coffee Mixers)



ALICE DIXSON

(Talk and Text Tropang Texters)

Do not miss it! :)

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SMC Teams Changing Team Captains: Villanueva, Cabagnot and Caguioa lead their teams

Alex Cabagnot is Mr. Clutch - Team Captain of Petron Blaze Boosters

 

SMC Director Noli Eala confirmed the changes of Team Captains of their 3 teams, Jonas Villanueva is to lead the San Mig Coffee Mixers, Alex Cabagnot for the Petron Blaze Boosters and Mark Caguioa for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

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Vice Ganda is Big Dome's highest-paid concert artist, says producer

Kapamilya comedian Vice Ganda's two concerts made him the highest-paid concert artist ever who performed at the Araneta Coliseum, according to a concert producer.

In a report by the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), actor-turned-concert producer Joed Serrano said he paid Vice P2 million for his first major concert, "May Nag-Text... Yung Totoo, Vice Ganda sa Araneta" last 2010.

The report said Vice at first didn't want to hold a concert at the Big Dome, because the venue was too large. But when Joed dared him and offered him a blank cheque, he said Vice wrote P2 million just to stop him from making Vice do a concert.

But Joed accepted the cheque and luckily, the risk paid off. Vice's next concert, "Eto Na, Vice Ganda. Todong Sample Sa Araneta" also was a success, as the "It's Showtime" host was reportedly paid P3 million. Joed said he grossed P14 million on Vice's concerts.

The report also said Joed will next produce the concert of another comedian, impersonator Ate Gay at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with a tentative date of November 30.

[Photo: Ed Clinton Go]

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Miss Universe 2012 is in...

After months of discussion and rumors of cancellation, The Miss Universe 2012 pushes through on December 19 at Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Leila Lopes would be the longest reigning Miss Universe (15 months in counting) and would crown her successor that day.

Janine Tugonon (left) along with Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup: Janine little by little getting ready for the Miss Universe pageant.

The Miss Universe 2012 contest though is expected to only last for 8 days, with the candidates coming in on December 11 and moving out of Las Vegas by December 20.

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Another Must Know about the Cybercrime Prevention Act

A Philippine Senator warns the public that an FB like or share may be a ground for libel.

Senator Teofisto Guingona III said this statement amidst the Cybercrime Prevention Act which he finds too vague and broad as it is not clear who could be sued.

He opposes the new law by saying:  “If you click like, you can be sued, and if you share, and continuously re-share information, you can also be sued. Saka sino ang liable? Hindi klaro eh. ‘Yung original na nag-post? ‘Yung nag-share? ‘Yung nag-tweet? Kahit nga ikaw, mag-post ka ng simpleng ‘hehehe’ di ba? Ibig sabihin nu’n, sangayon ka (And who is liable? It isn’t clear. The one who made the original post? The ones who share? The ones who tweet. Even you, if you post a simple, ‘hehehe,’ right? Does that mean you agree)? Are you liable? So, napakalawak eh.”

Describing the law as unconstitutional, Senator Guingona filed a petition to the Supreme Court asking it to declare void “questionable” provisions of the Cybercrime Prevention Act that infringe on freedom of speech and of expression, among these the inclusion of libel among punishable crimes.

According to the senator, the new law also violates the constitutional guarantee for double jeopardy because a person can be sued for both the Cyber Crime Law and the Revised Penal Code.

While Guingona acknowledges the country's need for cyber crime law, he wishes for a review because the law enacted can supress people's rights.

Reference: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/44173/fb-likes-shares-could-be-grounds-for-libel-says-sen--guingona

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Nicole Schmitz send off to Miss International 2012

Miss International Philippines Nicole Schmitz had her send off Thursday, September 27 before taking a flight to Okinawa, Japan for the Miss International 2012 pageant.

 

The Lovely Nicole Schmitz during her send-off. She has what it takes to win the crown.

 



Nicole with her Binibining Pilipinas sisters: Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon, Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up Ali Forbes, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan and Miss Supranational Philippines Elaine Kay Moll.

Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup and Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon share a light moment during Nicole's send-off.

Aside from the current winners, past binibini queens graced Nicole's send-off which includes Bb. Pilipinas International 2011 Dianne Necio, Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 Patricia Fernandez, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe Philippines 2008 Jennifer Barrientos and Bb. Pilipinas World 2010 Czarina Gatbonton.

How far will Nicole go? I'm predicting for one of the best finishes. :)

PHOTOS: OPMB Worldwide FB page

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2012 Catholic Mass Media Awards Winners

The 34th Catholic Mass Media Awards was held last September 25 at the CCP Complex in Pasay City hosted by Betong and Maey.


TELEVISIONBest Drama Series: Budoy (ABS-CBN)
Best Drama Series (Special Citation): Dahil sa Pag-ibig (ABS-CBN)
Best Comedy Program: TODA Max (ABS-CBN)
Best Children and Youth Program: Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)
Best Entertainment Program: Talentadong Pinoy (TV5)
Best TV Special (Special Citation): USI for “Ang Katapusan” (TV5)
Best Special Coverage (Special Citation): USI for “Sendong Episode” (TV5)
Best Public Service Program: Extreme Makeover Home Edition: Philippines (TV5)
Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program: Ang Pinaka (GMA News TV)
Best Adult Educational/Cultural Program (Special Citation): Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
Best News Magazine Program: Patrol ng Pilipino for “Monasteryo” (ABS-CBN)
Best News Magazine Program (Special Citation): Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN)
Best News Program: TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN)
Best Branded TV Ad: P&G’s eStudyante
Best Station ID: Pinoy Summer Da Best Forever ft. Sarah Geronimo & Gerald Anderson (ABS-CBN)

RADIO
Best Radio News Program: Patrol Balita Alas Dose (DZMM)
Best News Commentary: Failon Ngayon (DZMM)
Best Special Event Coverage: DZMM Teleradyo’s Baha sa Bulacan Coverage (DZMM)
Best News Program: Radyo Patrol (DZMM)
Best News Program (Special Citation): Mga Pangunahing Balita (DZRH)
Best Educational Program: Art 2 Art (DZRH)
Best Public Service Program: Radyo Negosyo (DZMM)
Best Counseling Program: Usapang Kapatid (DZMM)
Best Entertainment Program: Todo Todo Walang Preno (DZMM)
Best Business News/Feature Program: SikaPinoy (DZMM)

MUSIC/WEBSITE
Best Secular Song: Dahil Sa’ Yo by Juris
Best Music Video: Choose Philippines for Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas (ABS-CBN)

FILM
Best Picture: Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig

CMMA HALL OF FAME
Best News TV Program: 24 Oras (GMA-7)
Best TV Drama Program: Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN)
Best Radio Counseling Program: Dr. Love (DZMM)

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Nash Racela to coach Talk and Text temporarily

Talk and Text Tropang Texters All Set to Defend AFC crown

Long-time Talk and Text Assistant Coach Nash Racela will take over head coaching duties, all be it temporarily as Coach Norman Black is to finish his UAAP season with ADMU.

Racela is a part of Coach Chot Reyes Smart Gilas coaching staff and the Energen Pilipinas youth team helmed by his brother, Olsen who is now the coach of Petron Blaze Boosters.

“We all know Coach Norman Black is still coaching the Ateneo team. He has to finish the season, the UAAP. Nash is our coach for the time being,” said Talk ‘N Text representative to the PBA Board of Governors Pato Gregorio.

Gregorio clarified that this assignment is temporarily for Coach Nash as Coach Norman to take over after UAAP.

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Araneta Avenue Underpass Opens September 28

MALACANANG announced Sunday that the Araneta Avenue underpass will be officially opened to motorists on Friday (September 28).

“I clarified the exact date as to when it will be opened and our fellow workers in the Department of Public Works and Highways said that it will be on September 28,” Valte said in an interview over state-run Radyo ng Bayan.


Reference: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/09/23/araneta-avenue-underpass-open-friday-244380

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Movies to watch on October 2012

 

 

This Guy's In Love with you Mare is a Star Cinema/Viva Co-Production starring Toni Gonzaga, Vice Ganda and Luis Manzano showing October 10, 2012 

 

 

The much-awaited movie of Thai heartthrob Mario Maurer and Erich Gonzales would be shown on October 31, 2012

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The Conveniences of Online Banking

Online Banking does CONVENIENCE

With the conveniences of technology, gone are the days when you waste your time on banks for your transactions, online banking has helped made a difference. It is considered to be done faster, simple and secure and could be done anytime of the day.

The following are some of the transactions to which online banking has brought convenience for you:

1. Paying Bills
Your Globe Bills, your daughter's tuition fee or even donating to your chosen organization can be done through banking online. You just have to sign up your bill with your online banking profile by providing its account number and presto, as long as you have cash on your account, you can already pay your bill, no need to wait for those bills that might get lost in the mail.

2. Transferring Money from one Account to the Other
Whenever payroll comes, you would normally withdraw a certain amount of money to save and with online banking, you can do just that as long as both of your accounts are linked to your profile. As long as your account has been confirmed, you can transfer/deposit to your account anytime, even if it is after banking hours.

Interbanking transfers are still on the works though I believe only www.bancnetonline.com allows that.

3. Online Shopping
With your credit card or prepaid card like BPI My E-Prepaid, you can do online shopping. However, do remember that online shopping is a no-no if you are buying clothes/shoes, only do it for those which you do not have to fit. :) Online shopping also makes you see the trends without having to compete with so much people, especially when its on sale.

4. Reloading Prepaid Phones
Enroll your prepaid numbers within your online banking profile so you would just have to buy your load online and know that it would directly reach you. However, a bank only supports 1 to 2 mobile service providers so do check your banks out before enrolling your number.

5. Balance Inquiry
Online banking allows you to check your balance online, you would not have to run to your bank/ATM machine to check your balance. If you happen to be a businesswoman, you can see it in detail who paid you in your online banking portfolio.

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Replay: National University Pep Squad at the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition (2nd Runner Up)

NU breaks in to the Top 3 by placing 3rd in this year's competition. The host school had its take on cheers using Disney classics.

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Replay: Far Eastern University Cheering Squad at the UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2012 (1st Runner Up)

 

FEU Cheering Squad adjudged as First-Runner Up (Photo from the FEU Official Page on Facebook)

 

Consistently placing on the podium for the past 10 years is FEU Tamaraws. They are the 1st Runner-Up of the 2012 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. 

 

 

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Replay: University of the Philippines Pep Squad at the UAAP Cheerdance Competition (Champion)

UP Pep Squad Completes 3 Peat: 2012 UAAP Samsung Cheerdance Competition Champions

 



 

 

Above is the video of the performance of UP Pep Squad which made them champions this year once more. 

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MVP Cut Ties with Ateneo (Full Note)

It has been all over the news that businessman/tycoon Manny Pangilinan has cut ties with Ateneo. Here is the full transcript of MVP's letter, as shared  online by Denis Lucindo, Philex vice president for business development.

1. I do not agree with some of the CBCP's pronouncements, including its recent stance on the RH Bill. At times, I believe the CBCP has taken positions contrary to the interest of our country. It should earn its rightful place in the national debating table by showing tangibly and significantly its concern for the poor and the corrupt, and sharing the burden with business and government the enormous task of nation-building – including the appropriate moral formation of our people and our leaders.

2. The importance of mining – expressed in the development of natural wealth and national patrimony – is enshrined in our Constitution. That value as a tool for national progress is expressed in the Mining Act. For the Church to say otherwise contradicts a very basic document of our people and frustrates the people’s constitutional will, values, and preference – plus the right to improve economic welfare – 'to use these talents and multiply them, not bury them' – to use your own words.

3. Correlatively, I’ve always firmly believed precisely in that Biblical dictum on talents – be they tangible or intangible – to improve lives. Failure to manage one’s affairs – such as weak institutions, failed regulatory agencies, corrupt enforcements – do not mean a particular business is per se evil, as suggested about mining in that Jesuit Paper. It is man’s frailty – Filipino frailty to be exact – that should be blamed, not the business. I’ve already pointed out the examples of good mining practices elsewhere. Indeed, the Filipino’s failure to manage well is shown in almost all facets of our lives – poor airports, poor sewerage, unclean air, mediocre economic growth. The list is long. Our preponderant task as a people is simply to do better – to strive for excellence. Isn’t that the Ateneo motto?

4. As to the Church’s duty towards creation and human ecology, I submit that it is our first duty to understand its origins and workings truly. This means subscribing to, and encouraging, relentless scientific study of the universe and planet Earth – hardly a matter which the Church persecutors of Galileo can be proud of. Every human attempt at progress I dare say will have some impact 'at the expense of the environment' – even the building and maintenance of places of worship and of education. There should be no debate here, correct?

5. The Jesuit Paper reflects in parts, ignorance of the terms of EO79 and the Implementing Rules and Regulations. We should leave that to another paper to dissect. The ultimate questions for me are:

(i) Do the EO/IRR violate existing laws and the Constitution?

(ii) Do they violate the call for preferential use of land and resources for mining, for purposes of agriculture, tourism, or what have you – preferential rights articulated and protected by our Constitution?

In any event, to the extent that the terms of the Paper are non-negotiable, and do run contrary to what our laws and Constitution say and to what I believe in – that any business, even mining, can be made to serve man and God provided it is managed well and responsibly - this makes it difficult for my conscience to accept the Paper as currently drafted.

I must say that I am extremely distressed and saddened by this recent event. And in the context of two other gruesome incidents (i.e., plagiarism and the first mining blow-up) in the recent past, I believe we have come to the irretrievable point where it is best and appropriate to draw the line in the sand, to conclude that we have little or no common interest, and to say that I’d look like a fool helping an institution which opposes my conviction diametrically and unequivocally (“non-negotiable”). The logical consequences of this are: (i) each of us can pursue our advocacies freely without having to be sensitive with regard each other’s feelings; (ii) my complete and total disengagement from the Ateneo – something which, after reflection, I must confess I welcome with some relief at this stage.

Time to call it a day.

M.V.P.

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Tidbits of Cyber Crime Law

Tidbits of the Cyber Crime Law recently signed by Pres. Noynoy Aquino:
If there is a complaint filed against you, Cops may tap your Skype conversations and e-mails. The law which had mixed reactions would most likely be implemented next month.

Read more: http://technology.inquirer.net/16850/cops-may-tap-skype-conversations-e-mails-under-new-cybercrime-law

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Katrina Halili gives birth to Katrence

Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence (photo: igma.tv)

 

Actress Katrina Halili and singer Kris Lawrence are now parents to a baby girl named Katrence Lawrence Halili Cadevida (photo below). The actress gave birth Tuesday and plans to return to showbizness next year. 

Katrence Lawrence Halili Cadevida





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SM Tickets Guidelines on UAAP Cheerdance Competition sales

TICKET PRICES
VIP 350
PATRON 350
LOWER BOX 300
UPPER BOX 175
GENL ADM 100

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ON SEPTEMBER 20

LOWER BOX 100 TICKETS
UPPER BOX 300 TICKETS
GENL ADM 300 TICKETS

Tickets will be available at the outlets and online. 2 TICKETS PER PERSON ONLY.

LIMITED STANDING TICKETS AT LOWER BOX, UPPER BOX AND GENL ADM WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE ON SEPTEMBER 22 STARTING 1:45PM. 1 TICKET PER PERSON AND STRAIGHT ENTRY TO THE VENUE. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO OUT OF THE LINE AFTER PURCHASE. NO BUYING FOR FRIENDS. EVERYBODY MUST QUEUE.

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The Mistress hits P106-M on its first week

The John Lloyd Cruz - Bea Alonzo movie already hit the 106-M on its first week according to the third party tabulator The Box Office Mojo.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Filipino Films for 2012(as of September 16)

1. Unofficially Yours - P157.25 million
2. Kimmy Dora and the Temple of Kiyeme - P133.34 million
3. The Mistress - P106.27 million
4. The Healing - P104.6 million
5. The Reunion - P68.1 million
6. Moron 5 and the Crying Lady - P64.6 million
7. Born To Love You - P52.37 million
8. Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang - P51.4 million
9. Every Breath U Take - P50.2 million
10. The Mommy Returns - P30.6 million

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Official Miss International Photos of Nicole Schmitz

After the success of Miss Supranational Philippines Elaine Kay Moll, BPCI now helps Nicole Schmitz get ready for the 52nd Miss International in Okinawa, Japan. Nicole is up for the challenge of bringing home the MI crown.

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FIBA ASIA CUP BRACKET

News Bits Online joins Filipinos in supporting Smart Gilas as they battle Chinese Taipei tomorrow.
SMART-Gilas versus Chinese Taipei would be airing live 1 pm with a replay at 8 p.m.

(Photo courtesy of AKTV)

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Battle of Smartphones, Who Wins?

Samsung's ad

Apple's ad

Nokia's ad

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American Idol Judges Group Picture with Ryan Seacrest

 

The newest judges of American Idol

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Let's Move and Let's Love

It's my dad's 50th Birthday on the 28th and when time allows, I would like to take him with me on a basketball game, this time it will be my treat (since I already have a job), with all the frills cheering for our favorite PBA team, Petron Blaze Boosters. My dad is usually the one whom I talk to most of the time with the basketball and techie stuff - he's more like an inspirational motivator, so this thing I would do I hope would make him smile and show how much I love and appreciate him.

I love you. :)

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