Ed Umbao
Two of the most popular partylist groups in the Philippines, Akbayan and Bayan were allowed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to run in the upcoming 2013 Elections. The news was confirmed by no other the Comelect Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. Akbayan and Bayan Muna were criticized by several parties for failing to “represent” the … Read more
Makati City will be the second Philippine City handpicked by multinational firm IBM that receives a grant worth $400,000 for the Smarter Cities Initiative. The huge amount which is equivalent to Php 16.4 Million based upon the recent exchange rate will be used in consulting services to turn Makati City into one of the world’s … Read more
Miss Thailand candidate Miss Warrathay “Mind” Wongchaya(–foul word(s) removed–) of Thailand won one of the much-coveted title as Best in National Costume. The winner was declared before the Earth Auction Night held at the Best Western F1 Premier Hotel wherein the candidates wear their lovely traditional attires. The Miss Earth 2012 is now on it’s … Read more
The most popular Korean pop sensation Psy performed in one of the biggest stage in the music scene as he was invited during the 2012 American Music Awards. He performed in the closing ceremony of the program. During Psy’s performance of his phenomenal song “Gangam Style,” MC Hammer joined him on stage later which caught … Read more
Internet sensation, Paula Jamie Salvosa more popularly known as the Amalayer girl spoke on national television on Friday in an exclusive interview with TV 5’s “Andar ng mga Balita.” The 23-year-student who was caught on video berating an LRT guard made her confessions and aired her side of the situation. She was quoted as saying … Read more
The American Music Awards is now on it’s 40th year held on November 18, 2012 (ET). The ceremony was held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California. The AMA’s recognized the most popular artists and albums for the year 2012. Justin Bieber was named as Artist of the Year, while Carly Rae Jepsen was … Read more
Brian Viloria, more popularly known as “The Hawaiian Punch” proved that he is now the top flyweight boxer in the world after he dfeated Hernan “Tyson” Marquez of Mexico at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Viloria was able to dropped his opponent at the end of the first round although they were both knocked … Read more
In an episode last Sunday November 18, 2012, Paulo Avelino guested on Vice Ganda’s trending show, Gandang Gabi Vice and made some acting. The host Vice Ganda called up one of his audience to play the role of Daniel. The audience was named by Vice Ganda as Coco Langot instead of Coco Martin and the … Read more
The first Filipino to play in the Development League of the NBA, Japeth Aguilar hopes to land a spot in the 10-man roster spot in the Sta. Cruz Warriors in the coming season which will tip off next week. Aguilar showed some basketball prowess and skills during their practice game with the Warriors, the NBA … Read more
Updates: Janine Tugonon won the First Runner-up of the 2012 Miss Universe. Miss Universe Philippines representative Janine Togonon demonstrated her own version of the “tsunami walk” and she called her version as the “cobra walk.” The demonstration of Janine happened during an interview with ABS-CBN’s top rating show “The Buzz,” on Sunday, November 18, 2012. … Read more