Author: Mc Richard Paglicawan

Ayala Malls 12 Days of Christmas: (Bonifacio Highstreet)In the car park of Bonifacio High Street, each vehicle has a red balloon with a Christmas note from Ayala Malls. Shoppers and diners never thought that it is more than the balloons because on their way going out in the parking area and paying their fees, Ayala Malls will be giving them a box of pizza from Italanni’s. That’s what you call in Filipino term “pabaon” which was only Ayala Malls can give to their loyal shoppers and diners.Spread the cheer this holiday season! From December 10-21, 2012, kindness finds a space…

Ayala Malls 12 Days of Christmas: Day 2 (Glorietta, Food Choices)Kindness at Ayala Malls goes to Glorietta Food Choices! While everyone is busy eating their lunch at Glorietta 4- Food Choices, a group of people in red shirts surprise the eating public. They gave away edible sweet surprises. These sweets elicit a giggle or make their eyes sparkle and it’s a grand success.It really takes only a few minutes to add to a bag can turn a person’s whole day from gloomy to glad. This is just the second day of Ayala Malls’ surprise to those who patronize and visit…

WFP Philippines National Ambassador Against Hunger KC Concepcion shows WFP’s solidarity with communities whose lives and livelihoods have been highly affected by Typhoon Pablo.She will express support for Philippine Government-led food relief operations in Barangay Cabinuangan, New Bataan, Compostela Valley that are being conducted jointly with WFP. Ms. Concepcion will help distribute DSWD relief packs to those currently staying in the New Bataan Grandstand evacuation center.This WFP assistance to the Philippine Government is part of the larger United Nations effort to provide immediate lifesaving aid and recovery support for persons who are most affected by Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines.

Here’s the video of the news from “Umagang KayGanda”Here are ABS-CBN’s upcoming new programs for the first quarter of 2013:Primetime Bida:Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw – Anne Curtis, Kris Aquino and Robin PadillaApoy Sa Dagat – Piolo Pascual, Angelica Panganiban, Diether Ocampo and Angel AquinoMay Isang Pangarap – Vina Morales, Carmina Villaroel and two new singing child starsJuan dela Cruz – Coco Martin, Erich Gonzales, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Albert MartinezKapamilya Gold:Carlo J. Caparas’ Dugong Buhay – Ejay Falcon, Arjo Atayde and Jed MonteroMMK Classics – past episodes of Asia’s longest-running drama anthology, Maalaala Mo KayaGame/Reality/Musical/VarietyMinute to Win It – hosted Luis…

From playing the role of Corazon in the movie “Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang,” Erich Gonzales will be playing the role of an aswang hunter in her upcoming soap.“Ako dito si Rosario, isang aswang hunter. Ako ang pag-ibig ni Juan. Iba naman ito kasi kung aswang ako sa Corazon, ngayon naman ako naman ang hu-hunting sa aswang. May mga action scenes so definitely mag-start ako mag training soon,” she said from an interview.Erich will be paired to Coco Martin, which she previously worked with in the indie film “Noy.” To be aired on the first quarter next year, also included in…

Coco Martin will play as the newest Kapamilya superhero in ABS-CBN’s offering for 2013 titled “Juan dela Cruz.””Juan dela Cruz” was formally launched along with other ABS-CBN’s seven other new shows for 2013 on Wednesday night at the ABS-CBN Thanksgiving Trade Launch at the NBC Tent in Taguig City.In “Juan dela Cruz,” Martin will portray the latest in the lineage of the “Tagapagbantay.” Bearing a holy cross that can shift into different weapons — a whip, a staff, an arrow, and a sword — the 31-year-old actor’s character will battle the forces of evil.Martin will be reunited to Erich Gonzales,…

Despite a few childish rifts here and there, lead star Miles Ocampo said that serious arguments never happened between the cast of “LUV U”.“Name-callings and pranks can’t be helped because we’re getting closer. Sometimes others would get annoyed but no one really gets angry,” she said.When asked who usually begins the riots, Miles said that it’s Igi Boy Flores and Kiray Celis. “They’re like cats and dogs. When they start teasing each other, they don’t know when to stop,” said Miles.Meanwhile on “LUV U” this Sunday, Camille (Miles) will try to reconcile with JB (Marco Gumabao) but she will not…

Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) The Ultimate Fighter 16 has been providing non-stop entertainment to all hard core UFC fans worldwide and now it will air its dramatic finale on Sunday (December 16) at 10:30 a.m. on Balls Channel.It will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring the main fight card between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione.Ultimate Fighter coach Roy Nelson currently stands on a win-loss ratio of 17-7, fighting considerably more bouts than his opponent Matt Mitrione. As a result of a knee injury to Ultimate Fighter coach Shane Carwin that forced Carwin to withdraw from the main event,…

Before the premiere of her much awaited Star Cinema film “One More Try” in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), award-winning Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin will give an advance gift to TV viewers this Saturday (December 15) as she topbills the Christmas countdown episode of ABS-CBN’s top-rating fantasy-drama anthology “Wansapanataym.”In an episode titled ‘Kulay ng Pasko,’ Angel will take on the role of Abby, a young woman who did not have a wealthy lifestyle while growing up. Because of her dream to experience luxury, Abby worked very hard to provide for her siblings by giving them fancy toys and…

“MMK” will share this Saturday (December 15) an inspiring tale that will move the TV viewers to continue striving to reach for their dreams.The episode will be starred by Martin del Rosario, who will portray the character of Ben, a young man who bravely faced all the odds, even the maltreatment of his family, just to achieve his goal of finishing his studies. In a life full of darkness, how can one find the light that will drive him to fulfill his dreams?Together with Martin in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Bugoy Cariño, Tessie Tomas, Nanding Josef, Aleck Bovic, Queenie…

“Maalaala Mo Kaya” remains as the country’s no.1 drama anthology as it continues to reign its timeslot despite the new programs pitted against it.This was proven by the recent data from Kantar Media where the 2012 Anak TV Seal awardee ruled the ratings game with its 27.2% national TV rating, compared to its rival weekly drama in GMA “Magpakailanman,” which only got garnered 22.9%.Last week’s “MMK” was topbilled by Kapamilya drama actress Empress and played the role of Roanna, a beautiful lady whose greatest ambition is to become a nun.

Here’s Janine Togonon’svideo interview for the Miss Universe 2012Check out the interview video of our very own Janine Tugonon for Miss Universe 2012 YouTube account wherein she answered 3 questions spot-on while the camera is rolling.Watch the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant live on December 19th at 8pm.

Ayala Malls 12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 (Alabang Town Center)Ayala Malls’ “12 Days of Christmas” campaign opened at the Alabang Town Center yesterday. Confetti rained all over the counters of the Metro Gaisano Supermarket while the happy cashiers gave out Christmas surprises to our customers. Ayala Malls believes that small acts of kindness can make someone’s day. Over 40 shoppers at Metro Supermarket received gifts wrapped in love from Ayala Malls!This is just the start for this random acts of kindness initiative by the Ayala Malls. Each day, the act of kindness assigned for the day will be simultaneous…

ABS-CBN airs classic stories from Asia’s longest drama anthology “MMK”In over 20 years, “MMK” is home to many Filipinos. It features weekly real life stories or anecdotes of common people or even famous celebrities and personalities through letter sending. “MMK Klasiks” will replace “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” on its timeslot on Kapamilya Gold starting December 17.

DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for US$21.6 million to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance as well as logistics support for 400,000 people who have been most affected by Typhoon Bopha in the worst-hit areas of Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, the CARAGA region, and Lanao del Sur.WFP’s food assistance, which will run until May 2013, complements the government’s ongoing relief and early recovery operations through a single food supply pipeline, jointly managed with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), to ensure an efficient and coordinated response to food needs on…

“The Wizard of Oz” – Winner of the Best Musical for Children (Aliw Awards 2012) will have its last two performances on December 13 – 1:30 p.m. and on Dec. 14 – 10:30 a.m. at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City.Dubbed as the greatest family musical of all time and the most magical adventure of them all, “The Wizard of Oz” will definitely thrill the child in all of us with its special effects.Be captivated and get ready to click your heels together and join Dorothy and her little dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Lion as…