Recently, Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) prexy Leo Dmonguez filed a mandamus petition for the Court to stop turnover of Amusement tax to Metro Manila Development Board of the earnings of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2013 earnings, directed to MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino. Leo stated, “aside from Film Academy of the Philippines, MOWELFUND, the other beneficiaries… Read More »
There’s no doubt that we Filipinos celebrate Christmas the longest in the whole world. It’s the only holiday, except Valentine’s Day, when we go all out. And Valentine’s is only for one day. Our Christmas day is for four months. We pull all the stops when it comes to celebrating Christmas. We put on all the lights our… Read More »
Trivia: With the talks that finally Nora Aunor will be bestowed by the National Historical Commission the National Artist 2013 for Film & Broadcast Arts this December, it would be an advanced Christmas gift for Nora. Out of it, this writer can’t help but recall her many decades as the most durable, controversial and multi-awarded lead actress of… Read More »
With the spreading words that Paulo Avelino is the latest suitor of KC Concepcion, her mom Sharon Cuneta stressed. “ I really don’t know. But if it’s true. I think Paulo’s ok. Honestly, I’d like my daughter to have a serious lover. Gusto ko siyang magpakasal. I do pray to have a grandchild at this point in my… Read More »
Did you know that in the current list of BIR as top tax payers among movie celebrities, Derek Ramsay beat Coco Martin? Derek placed 12th with P16.7 M while Coco was 13th with P15.6 M. On the top ten were Willie Revillame (P63.9 M), Kris Aquino (P44.933 M), John Lloyd Cruz (P42.791 M), Sharon Cuneta (P42.04 M). Followed… Read More »
The usually cool, composed Paulo Avelino has been bruited lately to be engulfed with depression. So much so that he allegedly attempted suicide. But according to my source, his manager Leo Dominguez dispelled the talks as daffy and balderdash. “In truth, Paulo starts filming Pagpag, with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. He’s about to start a new TV… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that ex-Grammy awardee and famous singer Patti Austin of I Believe and In My Life fame has generated trending topic worldwide? She buttressed that the greatest singers around the world tend to come from the Philippines. Many have unquestionably agreed to Patti’s statement. This brings to my mind that since the ‘50s up to… Read More »
If plan doesn’t miscarry, by this time Regine Velasquez would have inked a two-year renewal of her contract under GMA-7 network. Apparently, that would push through for after a long absence at the Kapuso program Sunday All Stars, Regine showed up and emblazoned her loyalty to the Kapuso station. When queried by a colleague how she would assay… Read More »
While it’s a foregone conclusion that Coco Martin projects the newest TV super hero via Juan dela Cruz which has gained tremendous viewership, don’t disregard Derek Ramsay who’s TV-5’s Kidlat. It’s currently a top rater of the Kapatid station as evident by more commercial load in the tele-serye. Reliable sources recounted that during the Sinulog and Dinagyang festivals… Read More »
Judging from the published reports of the BIR on the top five tax payers in showbiz below 40, Kim Chiu makes it on the list as no. 3. The other four are Manny Pacquiao (no.1), Piolo Pascual (no. 2), John Lloyd Cruz (no. 4) and Ryan Agoncillo (no. 5). This means, Kim beats all the famous young actresses… Read More »