Author: Mc Richard Paglicawan

This year’s search for the most beautiful lady to best represent Resorts World Manila (RWM) is not your usual pageant search but a combination of beauty pageant and modeling, according to RWM.Miss Resorts World Manila is one of the many highlights of the Grand Fiesta 2012, the two-month-long Christmas celebration organized by Resorts World Manila for their patrons and the locals alike.Considered as the longest and the biggest Christmas celebration in the Philippines, Grand Fiesta 2012 kicked off as early as November with their Noche Buena En Noviembre to give RWM’s guests the best Pinoy Christmas experience ever.Here are the…

The country’s finest Star Cinema presents the greatest ensemble of entertainment industry’s greatest acts starrring Zanjoe Marudo, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban and Angel Locsin.Four of the country’s most sensual stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, and Dingdong Dantes will make this Christmas season even more hotter as they topbill “One More Try,” Star Cinema’s much-awaited top-caliber dramatic offering in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which will hit theaters nationwide beginning December 25.

The newest comedy masterpiece of Direk Wenn Deramas “Sisterakas” will hit theaters nationwide beginning Christmas (December 25).For the first time, the three controversial ‘queens’ of today–Phenomenal Box-Office Goddess Vice Ganda, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, and Comedy Concert Queen AiAi delas Alas–will star in one power comedy film titled “Sisterakas,” Star Cinema and Viva Films’ official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

For the first time, the three controversial ‘queens’ of today–Phenomenal Box-Office Goddess Vice Ganda, Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, and Comedy Concert Queen AiAi delas Alas–will star in one power comedy film titled “Sisterakas,” Star Cinema and Viva Films’ official entry to the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).The newest comedy masterpiece of Direk Wenn Deramas “Sisterakas” will hit theaters nationwide beginning Christmas (December 25).Unlike in real life where they are close friends, Vice, Kris and AiAi will play fierce rivals in “Sisterakas.” In the story, Vice portray the role of Bernice, a super successful ‘lord of the apparels…

For those who missed the first two episodes of GMA’s newest primetime drama program “Pahiram ng Sandali,” it’s time to catch up on its exciting story.The series stars Dingdong Dantes (Alex), Max Collins (Cindy), Christopher de Leon (Philip) and Ms. Lorna Tolentino (Janice) with Alessandra de Rossi (Baby), Mark Gil (Larry), Sandy Andolong (Thea), Neil Ryan Sese (Andrew), Isabel Rivas (Diana), Kristofer Martin (Franz), among others.Here’s a summary of the said episodes:The story began with a scene in the middle of a hostage crisis. An exasperated bolo-wielding man threatens to end the life of an elderly woman whom he held…

Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Philippines has launched the World Hunger Relief 2012 campaign in support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its school feeding program for children affected by past conflicts in Mindanao.“We’re very excited to be once again conducting our World Hunger Relief activities for 2012. This campaign is the world’s largest private sector fundraising effort to help alleviate hunger and under-nutrition globally,” said Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Philippines Chief Operating Officer, Lars Peterson.“Every year, we set new challenges for the campaign so that we can continue to strengthen our support for WFP Philippines…

After touching viewers’ hearts with their personal stories, the country’s best 40 skilled amateur cooks go through the last round of intense culinary battle this week in MasterChef Pinoy Edition in a bid to join the kusina-serye’s top 15 official cooks.Different types of Inspiration Challenges will require them to draw inspiration from their past or loved ones in preparing their dishes.Nine have already been declared official cooks last Monday (Nov 26) Tuesday (Nov 27), and Wednesday (Nov 28) namely Carla, an entrepreneur; Betty, a househelp; Sonny Boy, who is known for his darak cookies; Lito, a police officer; Reggie, a…

Embark on an epic adventure as Peter Jackson, Academy Award®-winning director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy unveils The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first of a series of three films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.Set 60 years before The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows the titular Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), as he is recruited by the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and thirteen Dwarves, led by the legendary Dwarf warrior Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage). With little more than a map they can’t completely read and Thorin’s consuming…

The plot thickens in Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto as both Angelito (JM De Guzman) and Raffy (John Prats) fall deeper into the trap of Larry Samaniego (Eric Fructuoso).Larry has total control over Angelito and Raffy’s families and even Rosalie (Charee Pineda) already took the bait after she accepted his offer to work in his school. His evil plan doesn’t end as he uses Angelito and Raffy’s rift to further fire up the tension between them. Larry hires Raffy to become his new business partner which would mean that Angelito must report to Raffy at work.Where will this new twist take…

Set in the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, “Palitan” which stars Mara Lopez, Alex Medina and Mon Confiado, is an erotic film which is a tribute to the classic “Scorpio Nights”.Directed by Ato Bautista, the film was inspired by his most favorite film of Peque Gallaga. “I made Palitan as risqué and bold as possible but it’s not really based on the story of Scorpio Nights,” said Bautista, who waited seven years to make it.The film marks the first leads and most daring roles of Lopez, daughter of former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez and Medina, son of veteran actor…

For avid followers of the comedy sitcom Pepito Manaloto, here is an insider scoop on what will happen on the show this Sunday, December 2.Pepito’s household is frequented by a group of carolers who disguise themselves as philantropers caroling for a cause. But as what they will soon discover, the group is a hoax.Meanwhile, Pepito has a wish this Christmas: he wants to buy himself a vintage car as a gift. Unfortunately, his wife Elsa is not sold on the idea. She reasons that there is no need for such car and that there is no more space left in…

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Four of the country’s most sensual stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Zanjoe Marudo, and Dingdong Dantes will make this Christmas season even more hotter as they topbill “One More Try,” Star Cinema’s much-awaited top-caliber dramatic offering in the 2012 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which will hit theaters nationwide beginning December 25.Under the direction of award-winning director Ruel S. Bayani, “One More Try” shares a brave plot that tackles about a loving single mother Grace (Angel) who is willing to sacrifice everything to save her ill son.All seems well in Grace’s life, especially with the comfort of her son Botchok…

Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap both feel blessed with how 2012 turned their careers around through their undisputed no.1 daytime TV program “Be Careful With My Heart,” which was recently announced to be extended until middle of 2013.“Our show became the greatest gift we got this year,” said Jodi. “The privilege given to us to be a source of inspiration to many is already a very nice gift. I think it’s not only the audience who gets inspired by our characters because we, ourselves, learn so much from them.”“The success of ‘Be Careful With My Heart’ is such a…

Popstar Sarah Geronimo is all set to treat TV viewers with a grand talent showcase in “Sarah G. Live” this Sunday (December 2) as she goes on a ‘champion of champions’ showdown with ‘ASAP Pinoy Champs’ Yeng Constantino and KZ Tandingan.Aside from Yeng and KZ, watch out also for the hair-raising performance of Roselle Nava, Bryan Termulo, Bugoy Drilon, and Edgar Allan Guzman; the show-stopping swag production number of dancing divas Geneva Cruz and Regine Tolentino; and the special smash-up dance number of Kapamilya child wonder Bugoy Cariño.Meanwhile, don’t miss Sarah’s exciting adventure in her hometown in Pampanga as a…

Sexy actress Valerie Concepcion visits the teen comedy series “LUV U” this Sunday (December 2) as Margarita Avila, a guest speaker for the university’s book fair.“I enjoyed having my moment as a motivational speaker even if it’s just in the show. Working with the cast was so fun and easy and they really listened to my talk so I felt like I was a real writer and speaker,” said Valerie who had guested at the show for the first time.Margarita is the writer of the book “Lies, Lies, Lies” and Camille (Miles Ocampo) will ask for her help on what…