I haven't been updating this blog for quite sometime, so, what's new in the Philippines so far? Aside from it's New Year, here are some of the Big Bangs as early as January:

1. Jennilyn Mercado got pregnant, with Patrick Garcia as the father
2. PBB Celebrity Season 2 also ended with the and Ruben Gonzaga was nominated as the Big Winner
3. The AGB Nielsen controversy, and the ABS-CBN and GMA Network war (what's new?? )
4. Peso becomes stronger and stronger everyday with 41.3PHP against 1USD as of writing.
5. New shows in ABS-CBN like Maging Sino Ka Man, Pataying Sa Sindak Si Barbara, Lobo, Palos, Kung Fu Kids and Wheel of Fortune.

Those are the top 5 for me... Hopefully, from now on, I will be updating this from time to time. :)

Foreign visitors in the country is six percent more compared to last year. A total 4,024,067 visitors came in the country during the nine-month period up to the end of September. The top visitors are the following:

Americans - 466,086
Koreans - 330,154
Japanese - 261,823
Chinese- 136,223

“The influx of tourists could be partly attributed to the bureau's recent reforms such as the lifting of restrictions on the length of stay of foreign visitors in the country,” Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan said in a statement.

Days since the Glorietta explosion, and still, there's no clear explanations yet on the real reason of the explosion. At first, news reported that it was a bomb explosion, a terrorism act, then, there's a government destabilization, and now, there's a big possibility that it was really an accident, an infrastructure failure of the mall, an accidental gas explosion

Though this is a new angle that experts are trying to look into, terrorism is not ruled out on the scene and still being studied.

Another great movie to watch for! One More Chance, starring Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz, showing this November 14. See full trailer below.

Lawyers of the former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada said that the former President will now be seeking for Arroyo's pardon and withdraw his appeal of the Sandiganbayan’s verdict last month.

“I realized I really don’t stand a chance with the justice system that we have … so I bowed to the wisdom of my lawyers,” he told the Philippine Daily Inquirer (parent company of INQUIRER.net) in a phone interview from his rest house in Tanay, Rizal.

According to some critics, President might grant pardon, but, not FULL. The government might still run after Estrada's ill gotten riches.

Jinggoy Estrada said in an interview that asking for presidential pardon does not mean that his father is guilty and they just need to do this especially that former Joseph Estrada's mother is in a critical condition.

" I demand retraction and public apology, or else I will sue her", is what Sam Milby said on The Buzz yesterday against Lolit Solis' allegation regarding Sam and Piolo that was seen dating in Sofitel last October 12. Sam Milby is obviously upset on the chismis as he is speaking in straight English, unlike on his regular interviews where he tried to speak in Tagalog.

But Lolit Solis sticks to her story. "Bakit, ano ba ang mga nasulat ko? May sinabi ba akong masama doon sa article? Ang isinulat ko lang, nakita ko silang nabubulungan at nagmemeryenda doon sa Sofitel Hotel. Wala akong isinulat na iba".

Friends of Sam Milby and Piolo testify that there were not on the said place as what Lolit claimed that she saw the two between 3-4PM at Sofitel hotel. Piolo is said to be in a pictorial with Timex (with Angel Locsin) while Sam is in a salon having his hair done.

The ball is now rolling for the PBB celebrity season 2. Here are the list of housemates who are now inside Kuya's house:

1. Will Devaughn
2. Megan Young
3. Riza Santos
4. Ruben Gonzaga
5. Victor Basa
6. Yayo Aguila
7. Baron Geisler
8. Donald Geisler
9. Marylaine Viernes
10. Jen de Silva
11. Gaby dela Merced
12. Mcoy Fundales
13. Zara Aldana

Currently, Mariel Rodriguez is an unexpected celebrity house guest. Watch out for the future posts as we will know each housemate better.

As of writing, 9 people are confirmed dead and 119 were injured during the bombing yesterday at Glorietta2 Mall. The explosion was first reported to be caused by an LPG tank, but, police confirmed a sighting of plastic explosive.

Investigators cannot say yet on who is behind this incident and the motives of the said bombing.

The high school musical star, Vanessa Hudgens, is making a buzz in the internet with her "not so whole-some" photo circulating around.


The publicist of this 18-year old Fil-Am confirmed that the photograph is indeed the image of Hudgens that she took with her boyfriend Zac Efron. "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." said the Hudgens' rep.

PBB fanatics are so excited for the second season of PBB Celebrity Edition!

During an interview with the PEP staff, Camille's mom, Alma Santos, confirmed that Camille Prats is now 4 months pregnant Camille's boyfriend, Anthony, is said to follow her in US where Camille also plan to give birth of her baby.

Camille is said to continue her studies even if she is pregnant. Camille Prats is last seen in the fantaserye Super Twins of GMA-7 .

Check the schedules below for PBB Season 3/PBB Teen Edition and Pinoy Dream Academy audition! If you are confident of you singing talent, put your best forward and be the next Yeng Constantino! Or, if you think you are an ideal and true Pinoy/Pinay, who can make a difference, this is now your chance to be a housemate!

Here are the schedules:

SEPT. 08 (9AM - 3PM, SAT) – Pinoy Dream Academy Audition (PBB Eviction Hall)

SEPT. 09 (9AM - 3PM, SUN) - PBB TEENS/ PBB SEASON 3 Audition (PBB Eviction Hall)

SEPT. 14 (9AM - 3PM, FRI) – Pinoy Dream Academy (PBB Eviction Hall)

SEPT. 15 (9AM - 3PM, SAT) – PBB TEENS / PBB SEASON 3 Audition (PBB Eviction Hall)

SEPT. 21 (FRI) – Pinoy Dream Academy Auditions – (CEBU)

SEPT. 22 (SAT) – PBB TEENS Auditions (CEBU)

SEPT. 23 (SUN) –PBB SEASON 3 Auditions – (CEBU)

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