Stanley Pringle shoots over Japeth Aguilar (Photo grabbed from Inquirer.net)
The PBA has banned referees Edward Aquino and Rommel Gruta for officiating for the rest of the PBA Philippine Cup admitting that the officials missed the five-second and stepping call of GlobalPort Batang Pier Guard Stanley Pringle in the dying seconds of the quarterfinal knock-out game versus Barangay Ginebra last Sunday.
The suspension will lead to both Aquino and Gruta not officiating for a minimum of 15 games and a maximum of 21 games.
Barangay Ginebra didn't file a protest of the game which was allowed until 12nn, Monday.
Here's the statement of the PBA Office of the Commissioner in full:
All the referees were present in the meeting with
the Commissioner. In their opening statement, the referees accepted that
they missed the call, they were apologetic and were ready to face the
sanctions that would be imposed on them.
In the deliberation with the technical committee, it was
determined that two (2) violations were not called. One was the 5-second
ball hogging violation which was the responsibility of referee Rommel
Gruta.
The second infraction was the backing violation of GlobalPort’s
Stanley Pringle, whose responsibility was that of referee Edward
Aquino’s.
The technical committee also determined that only referees Aquino and Gruta were liable for these missed calls.
As a result of these two non-calls, Barangay Ginebra was denied final ball possession.
The technical committee decided that both referees shall be
suspended for the rest of the ongoing Philippine Cup effective
immediately.
The pageant season for Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. has ended and the 2015 Bb. Pilipinas batch surely
accomplished a lot, capped by the victory of Miss Universe 2015 Pia
Wurtzbach.
Pia Wurtzbach - Miss Universe 2015
Ann Lorraine Colis - Miss Globe 2015
Christi Lynn McGarry - Miss Intercontinental 2015 1st Runner Up
Janicel Lubina - Miss International 2015 Top 10
Rogelie Catacutan - Miss Supranational 2015 Top 20
To add to this list, appointed delegate Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2014 Parul Shah who was appointed as Miss Grand Philippines 2015 later on became Miss Grand International 3rd Runner Up.
This year, BPCI allowed their national queens to use National Costumes made by Filipino Designers, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach wore both an Albert Andrada NC and Evening Gown during the Finals Night.
Arguably, the batch assembled during March 2015 will set the bar for the
2016 hopefuls which according to the BPCI Official account will start
soon.
Boyce Avenue Philippine Tour 2016 starts in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 16, 2015. The band was named as Spotify's No. 1 Most Streamed International Artist in the Philippines.
Tickets for the Smart Araneta Coliseum Play Date are available at the Ticketnet Outlets or visit www.ticketnet.com.ph
Celebrity blogger and one of the four Miss Universe judges Perez Hilton talked last December 21 (Monday US time) on why Pia Wurtzbach won Miss Universe 2015.
Perez reveals what really happened on that pageant night when Steve Harvey announced initially that Colombia's Ariadna Gutierrez won before correcting his announcement to Philippines' Pia Wurtzbach.
"We knew who the chosen 15 was before we started voting...you have
instantly your favorites in mind for a variety of reasons and they
explain to you that it is a beauty pageant
and you really are looking for a beautiful girl. But, it’s not just
beauty and I think that’s really important to clarify because a lot of
people, especially judging from the comments on my social media from
Colombians, they're really upset Miss Colombia did not win.
I'll go on record and state: Miss Colombia was the most beautiful contestant, but I don't think she deserved to win the title.
She didn't win the title for a variety of reasons and I'll get to them all...
Going into the swimsuit portion...I hope I don't get into trouble for
this...for me I really took everything into consideration, not just how
they look in a bikini, for me, at that point already, I was thinking
about them as a person and not as an object because you got to hear them
speak. Having said that, Miss Philippines...
Here's the difference between Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia: Miss Philippines came to win, Miss Colombia came to lose.
Colombia came as if she had already won, and that's sexy also, to have
that confidence but I think she truly believed that she was going to
win. Whereas Miss Philippines came with something to prove, so before
they switched in their swimsuits, I saw them all and I didn't think
Philippines would rock the swimsuit competition, you literally had 20
seconds to vote in the swimsuit pageant. For me, I would pre-judge the
girls so to me, I would give them a 9 if I wanted them to go through,
and then an 8 for a maybe or yes, and a 7 if I didn't want them to go
through and then I would fine-tune it.
For me, Colombia was always a frontrunner. I gave her a 9. A girl can
sometimes perform and surprise. I wasn't expecting much of Philippines
from her swimsuit portion, so I already thought she was not going to be
that good, and then she came out, and 'Boom!' she gave me fierceness,
then I saw her big ol' probably fake t***ies jigglin'. She owned it and I
was like 'Wow, she is rocking this!' I was originally gonna score her
way lower, ended up scoring her way higher.
I'm looking for someone that would surprise me, for that sparkle, for
that 'It' factor, she really surprised me, I wasn’t expecting her to be
so fierce and fabulous in that swimsuit pageant. By then my favorites
were Colombia, Philippines, France, USA, Japan, Venezuela, and Dominican
Republic.
When the evening gown competition happened, I thought that for sure Miss
Colombia was going to win. In my mind Colombia won the evening gown
portion.
What also made this pageant different was they introduced a second
question, it was really a second opportunity for the contestants to be
seen, not just visually, it's really who's deserving of being Miss
Universe.
During the interview portion, I thought that Colombia gave a great
answer and the Philippines gave a great answer, and then I became a
little uncertain, but I was still favoring Colombia at that point, and
then, when it was time for advocating, 'Why I should be Miss Universe,'
that's when it became certain for me because at that point, I don't know
if the people at home could see this, Miss Colombia was being
straight-up diva bitch rude to her translator. Did you see this? She was
giving the most awful side-eye, throwing major shade because Colombia
was not happy with the pace or the way that the translator was
translating. It was a major turn-off.
Miss Philippines gave a better answer. It was the second time she gave a
great answer and actually a better answer and by that point, I thought,
'Wow, she really brought her A game' and was super competitive but also
deserved it. She deserves it. There was a real beauty, grace, and
elegance and she is Miss Universe.
She really earned it and won fair and square.
I voted for Miss Philippines and I found out afterwards that it was
unanimous. Every single judge in that panel, all four of us, voted for
Miss Philippines to be number one!
So then, when Steve Harvey announced that Miss Colombia had won, I was
in shock. I couldn't even speak. We didn't look at each other because we
were all in shock, we knew something was off. When Steve Harvey
announced Miss Colombia had won, I thought 'This is rigged.' But then it
became clear then Steve comes out and announces that a mistake was
made."
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee released a statement through their Official Facebook Page which strongly denies the existence of ticket swapping which trended through social media reportedly happening in SM Cinemas.
"The Metro Manila Film Festival, after looking into the ticket swapping
issue, strongly denies the existence of such and is enjoining all the
stakeholders of the Festival to be responsible in expressing their sentiments especially on Social Media," the MMFF Facebook page posted on Saturday, December 26.
"The objective of the MMFF is to promote the local film industry and
this baseless issue will only sideline the true intent and purpose of
the Festival," it added. "Let's continue supporting all the entries of the MMFF 2015."
Fans of AlDub complained they were given tickets to Vice Ganda's Beauty and the Bestie instead of My Bebe Love.
The MMFF Gabi ng Parangal happened last December 27, 2015 at the Kia Theatre in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City which was hosted by Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion.
Eight mainstream movies were part of the Film Festival: Beauty and the Bestie (Star Cinema and Viva Films), All You Need is Pag-Ibig (Star Cinema), Buy Now, Die Later (Quantum Films), Haunted Mansion (Regal Films), Honor Thy Father
(Reality Entertainment), My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore (OctoArts Film,
M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment), Nilalang (Haunted Tower
Pictures and Viva Films) and Walang Forever (Quantum Films).
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado Best Actor: Jericho Rosales, Walang Forever Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Award: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Best Picture: Walang Forever
2nd Place Best Picture: Buy Now Die Later 3rd Place Best Picture: My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Best Supporting Actress: Maine Mendoza (Yaya Dub), My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore Best Supporting Actor: Tirso Cruz II, Honor Thy Father Best Director: Erik Matti, Honor Thy Father Best Screenplay: Walang Forever Best Original Story: Walang Forever Male Celebrity of the Night: Jennelyn Mercado Male Celebrity of the Night: Cesar Montano Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence: Walang Forever Best Cinematography: Nilalang Best Editing: Nilalang Best Production Design: Buy Now Die Later Best Visual Effects: Nilalang Best Festival Make Up Artist: Ryan Panaligan and Ericka Racela, Honor Thy Father Best Original Theme Song: Honor Thy Father Best Musical Score: Jessie Lazaten, Nilalang Best Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Nilalang New Wave Full Length Best Picture: ARI: My Life with a King New Wave Full Length Special Jury Prize: Toto New Wave Full Length Best Director: John Paul Su, Toto New Wave Full Length Best Actors: JM De Guzman, Tandem and Francisco Quinto, ARI: My Life with a King New Wave Full Length Best Screenplay: My Life with a King New Wave Full-Length Category Best Supporting Actress: Bibet Orteza, Toto New Wave Full-Length Category Best Supporting Actor: Thou Reyes, Toto Best Child Performer: Krystal Brimner, Honor Thy Father. Best Festival Float: Buy Now, Die Later New Wave Animation Best Picture: Buttons New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize: Little Lights Best Animation Film: Momento Short Film Special Jury Prize: Daisy Best Short Film: Mumu
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) release the official results of Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination with a total of 892 out of 2,552 who successfully passed while the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination with a total of 1,066 out of 1,483 passed given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao this April 2015.
The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Alnar L. Detalla, Chairman, Engr. Enrico Claro R. Delmoro and Engr. Herminio J. Orbe, Members.
The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations.
According to the PRC Resolutions, Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on April 23, 24 and 27, 2015. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2015-2018.
Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.
Top 10 for Electronics and Communications Engineering
10 students who garnered the Top 3 places for ECT.
Singer Neo Domingo has denied that he is in a relationship with Michelle Liggayu of Jamich, whose fiance Jamvhille Sebastian succumbed to lung cancer last March 4.
On his Facebook fanpage, Domingo note that there is no truth on rumors linking him to Mich and that he could not do anything if people would choose to believe in gossips.
“Wala na akong magagawa sa mga taong walang alam sa katotohanan at naniniwala sa mga peke at malisyosong blogs at tsismis. Mas marami akong mas mabuting dapat pagtuunan ng pansin. And for the record hindi kami ni Mich. Hindi naging kami at magiging kami kailanman. #?SigeLangTsismisPa ?#?GoodFriday,” the new singer wrote.
If you have logged in to Twitter recently, you will see Mich of Jamich as a trending topic over Philippines.
Reigning PBA MVP Junemar Fajardo is certainly making waves on and off the court.
The photograph posted by @dbuzzbasketball on Twitter shows the SMB bigman with his arms wrapped around Aerieal Patnongon of the Ateneo De Manila University.
The photo caption says: "Ladies and gentlemen..dbuzz exclusive...3 04 15.. they started inspiring each other.. and we shld be hapi for them."
The Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles defeated the National University Bulldogs (NU) in the Season 77 Men's Volleyball Finals in four sets 25-23, 25-23, 25-15 to capture their first men's volleyball crown since joining the league in 1978.
Ateneo dropped the first set to NU 23-25 and swept the next three to prevent a three peat from the Bulldogs. The Blue Eagles last won the volleyball crown when they were still in the NCAA under Coach Pitong Custodio in 1976.
The Finals MVP was awarded to Ish Polvorosa who averaged 46.5 excellent sets during the competition.
Inigo Pascual is grateful to be part of the movie "Crazy Beautiful You" which is Star Cinema's highly anticipated movie featuring the team-up between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla.
The movie will be shown in theaters nationwide on February 25, 2015. The son of veteran actor Piolo Pascual notes that its an honor working with them.
The movie got the young actor nervous at first but upon reaching the set he learned to be happy with the movie. It will also show two veteran actors in Gabby Concepcion and Lorna Tolentino.
This is Inigo's second movie with Star Cinema after Relaks, It's just Pagibig.
R&B singer Daryl Ong topped the voting for Team Apl with his own rendition of Smile by Nat King Cole.
Bamboo commented about Daryl's tasteful performance with what he does, the crooner thing that only he can do on the show.
His coach Apl De Ap said that it also deserves an APL - Ako'y papalakpak lang and lamented that Daryl was able to bring in his R&B flavor over the song.
Alisah Bonaobra was the second artist saved through the public votes while Mackie Cao was saved by the coach. Suy Galvez is out of the competition.
The new Miss Universe crown was revealed in a press conference by DIC recently and admittedly, a lot were not sold on how the crown would looked like. But for some, what is important is the crown will land in their country's bet, like for netizens hopefully it's for the Philippines.
The crown was made by Diamond International Corporation holding its office in Czech Republic. Some facts:
Total Weight – 411 grams
Estimated Value – $300,000
33 Natural, translucent and colorless Bohemian crystals, cut, polished and metalized on the rearside to enhance light reflection.
5 large light blue topaz stones, symbolizing strength and loyalty, weighing 18.6 karats
198 dark blue sapphire stones, symbolizing faith and wisdom weighing total of 29.7 karats
Encrusted with 311 small polished diamonds, weighing total of 10.37 karats
Base consists of 18-karat white gold strip that is 2cm tall, 0.5 thick weighing 220 grams
Case made from the highest quality Italian leather.
The duo of veteran hosts Marc Nelson & Rovilson Fernandez will be hosting the newest addition to the "Got Talent" franchise which is the "Asia's Got Talent" featuring talents across Asia. They made their announcements through their respective social media accounts.
Rovilson posted on Instagram on Friday that the Asian version of Got Talent will feature Spice Girl Melanie C, former F4 member Vanness Wu, singer Anggun and international composer David Foster as judges.
The Asia's Got Talent is expected to premiere on March 2015 at AXN.
It was just Saturday when fans of The Voice Philippines Season 2 were hinted of Bamboo's Big Announcement and true enough, right after the performances of all the 9 artists came the biggest surprise.
Joniver Robles who qualified for the live shows will no longer advance to the competition due to personal reasons and he will be replaced by Rita Martinez. Bamboo immediately went to Rita's home to deliver the news:
Rita joins Tanya, Lougee, Rence, Karlo and Arnee for the live shows which would start next week.
Bacolod-born Reggae Singer Kokoi Baldo from Team Sarah managed to gain the approval & standing ovation from his coach, Sarah and Ms. Lea Salonga with his knockout rounds song "Bilog Na Naman Ang Buwan".
The 35 year old Reggae Singer paid homage to Papa Dom of Tropical Depression and will be moving on to the next round of the competition with Monique Lualhati, Poppert Bernadas, Douglas Dagal, Jason Dy and Jason Fernandez.
Below is the full text of Pope Francis' speech at Malacañang after his courtesy call on President Aquino on Friday, Jan. 16.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I thank you, Mr President, for your kind welcome and for your words of greeting in the name of the authorities and people of the Philippines, and the distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps. I am most grateful for your invitation to visit the Philippines.
My visit is above all pastoral.
It comes as the Church in this country is preparing to celebrate the fifth centenary of the first proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on these shores. The Christian message has had an immense influence on Filipino culture.
It is my hope that this important anniversary will point to its continuing fruitfulness and its potential to inspire a society worthy of the goodness, dignity and aspirations of the Filipino people.
In a particular way, this visit is meant to express my closeness to our brothers and sisters who endured the suffering, loss and devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda.
Together with many people throughout the world, I have admired the heroic strength, faith and resilience demonstrated by so many Filipinos in the face of this natural disaster, and so many others.
Those virtues, rooted not least in the hope and solidarity instilled by Christian faith, gave rise to an outpouring of goodness and generosity, especially on the part of so many of the young. In that moment of national crisis, countless people came to the aid of their neighbors in need.
At great sacrifice, they gave of their time and resources, creating networks of mutual help and working for the common good.
This example of solidarity in the work of rebuilding teaches us an important lesson. Like a family, every society draws on its deepest resources in order to face new challenges.
Today the Philippines, together with many other countries in Asia, faces the challenge of building on solid foundations a modern society – a society respectful of authentic human values, protective of our God-given human dignity and rights, and ready to confront new and complex political and ethical questions.
As many voices in your nation have pointed out, it is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good. In this way they will help preserve the rich human and natural resources with which God has blessed this country.
Thus will they be able to marshall the moral resources needed to face the demands of the present, and to pass on to coming generations a society of authentic justice, solidarity and peace.
Essential to the attainment of these national goals is the moral imperative of ensuring social justice and respect for human dignity. The great biblical tradition enjoins on all peoples the duty to hear the voice of the poor.
It bids us break the bonds of injustice and oppression which give rise to glaring, and indeed scandalous, social inequalities. Reforming the social structures which perpetuate poverty and the exclusion of the poor first requires a conversion of mind and heart.
The Bishops of the Philippines have asked that this year be set aside as the “Year of the Poor.”
I hope that this prophetic summons will challenge everyone, at all levels of society, to reject every form of corruption which diverts resources from the poor, and to make concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of every man and woman and child in the life of the community.
A fundamental role in the renewal of society is played, of course, by the family and especially by young people.
A highlight of my visit will be my meetings with families and with young people here in Manila.
Families have an indispensable mission in society. It is in the family that children are trained in sound values, high ideals and genuine concern for others.
But like all God’s gifts, the family can also be disfigured and destroyed. It needs our support. We know how difficult it is for our democracies today to preserve and defend such basic human values as respect for the inviolable dignity of each human person, respect for the rights of conscience and religious freedom, and respect for the inalienable right to life, beginning with that of the unborn and extending to that of the elderly and infirm.
For this reason, families and local communities must be encouraged and assisted in their efforts to transmit to our young the values and the vision which can help bring about a culture of integrity – one which honors goodness, truthfulness, fidelity and solidarity as the firm foundation and the moral glue which holds society together.
As I begin my visit to this country, I cannot fail to mention the Philippines’ important role in fostering understanding and cooperation among the countries of Asia.
I would also mention the oft-neglected yet real contribution of Filipinos of the diaspora to the life and welfare of the societies in which they live.
It is precisely in the light of the rich cultural and religious heritage of which your country is proud that I leave you with a challenge and a word of prayerful encouragement.
May the deepest spiritual values of the Filipino people continue to find expression in your efforts to provide your fellow citizens with an integral human development.
In this way, each person will be able to fulfill his or her potential, and thus contribute wisely and well to the future of this country.
I am confident that the praiseworthy efforts to promote dialogue and cooperation between the followers of the different religions will prove fruitful in the pursuit of this noble goal.
In a particular way, I express my trust that the progress made in bringing peace to the south of the country will result in just solutions in accord with the nation’s founding principles and respectful of the inalienable rights of all, including the indigenous peoples and religious minorities.
Upon all of you, and upon all the men, women and children of this beloved nation, I cordially invoke God’s abundant blessings.
The 6 foot 10 pride of Cebu Junemar Fajardo took home the 2015 Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference award which was given before the Game 4 between the San Miguel Beermen vs. Alaska Aces.
SMB prized center Fajardo garnered 1141 points from his statistics, player votes, media votes and the PBA beating out his closest contender, Calvin Abueva who garnered 889.
Rounding up the Top 5 for this conference is SMB's Arwind Santos and Alex Cabagnot and Barangay Ginebra's Greg Slaughter.
The final callback for Bb. Pilipinas 2015 happened yesterday giving the official 34 ladies who are named as official candidates: Samantha Barbara Balbin Marvi Ann Razon de Lima Teresita Sen Marquez Namrata Neesha Murjani Christi Lynn Landrito McGarry Hannah Ruth Sison Annabel Christine Tia Toni Alyessa Hipolito Alaiza Flor Malinano Ria Rabajante Princess Joy Camu Mia Allyson Hernandez Howell Jenny Feliz Gonzalez Ann Lorraine Colis Enrica Roxiele Guieb Tanya Angelina Nicole Hyde Ina Dominica Guerrero Brenna Cassandra Gamboa Kimberle Mae Penchon Kimverlyn Suiza Crissa Mae Mendiola Anja Vannesa Peter Christine Balaguer Rogelie Catacutan Pia Wurtzbach Nancy Lee Leonard Mae Liezel Ramos Janicel Lubina Danita Joan Ruazol Paula Rich Bartolome Justine Felizarta Patricia Lae Ejercitado Renee Sorya Hassani Kylie Versoza Who will succeed Mary Jean Lastimosa (Miss Universe Philippines 2014), Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti (Bb. Pilipinas International 2014), Kris Tiffany Janson (Miss Intercontinental 2nd Runner Up), Yvethe Santiago (Miss Supranational Top 20) and Parul Shah (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2014)? That we need to find out on March 15, 2015 only at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Coronation Night unfolds.
The Unkabogable Vice Ganda had a chance to do a sit-down interview with His Excellency President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino which was aired last January 4, 2015.
From Mega: There is no way to go but up, as they say. Start the New Year right and with resolves instead of resolutions. Headlining a bigger and bolder year ahead is the one and only Sarah Geronimo (justsarahg). Fresh in springtime's pastels, the pop princess finally finds her voice in the industry and in life. #MakingMEGAwithSarahG The Popstar Princess and Voice PH Coach headlines the January 2015 edition of Mega Magazine out at your favorite news stands nationwide.
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has declared suspension of classes this coming Friday, January 9, 2015 as part of the celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene which is one of the most popular celebrations held annually in Quiapo Church.
Police authorities, members of the Engineering department of Manila City Hall, doctors, garbage collectors will also be in full force for the event.
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