Sports personalities and celebrities from both Kapamilya and Kapuso networks have appeared in the three-minute “Hindi Ka Nag-iisa” TV advertisement of presidential aspirant Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
Some of these celebrities were ABS-CBN talents Sharon Cuneta, Boy Abunda, Anne Curtis, Bea Alonzo, Bianca Gonzalez, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Mariel Rodriguez, and Kris Aquino, Noynoy’s youngest sibling; GMA 7 stars Regine Velasquez, Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera and Ogie Alcasid.
Velasquez, known as Asia’s Songbird, belted out the “Hindi ka Nag-iisa” theme song.
Basketball players led by Kris’ husband, James Yap, also participated in the TV ad.
"I'm so proud of the fact that Noy's video had the best of both networks. So, parang they dedicated their services to Noy because they believe in him,” Kris said.
Kris added that the celebrities agreed to appear in the campaign ad for free.
According to her, the second part of the political ad will come out soon and it will feature more celebrity supporters of Noynoy.
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Star-studded Political Advertisement for Noynoy
Abs Cbn Christmas ID 2009 - Bro ikaw ang star ng pasko
CCM head Robert Labayen wrote a song for the five-minute SID, which reflects the “unsinkable” spirit of the Filipinos. The SID song was performed by more than 300 talents pooled together for the project.
Labayen added that the SID encourages the Filipinos to bounce back after the calamities, and reminds the public that “goodness shines the brightest in the darkest hours.”
“And the message comes from the song. We have the stars singing together with the heroes–workers, soldiers, the medics, volunteers, church--from all sectors of society. They come together to rebuild our lives again,” Labayen said.
The SID concept this year is not only simpler compared to previous years, but more “uplifting.”
“Dati kasi, ang gusto natin masaya lang, masayang pasko. It's about our family. Pero this time, it’s about Filipinos,” said Danie Rose Sedilla-Cruz, CCM’s creative account head.
Sedilla-Cruz said the SID also highlights the fact that Christ is the source of light, but all of us are bearers of it.
She said: “Better to light one little candle than to stumble in the dark. Bawat isa sa atin, pagkatapos noong nangyari, nalaman mo sa sarili mo na meron kang magagawa.”
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PBB Big Swap Update: Kätlin up for a fiesta-like welcome party
House A heartily welcomed their new housemate, Kätlin, and in line with the welcome party, Big Brother gave them sumptuous Filipino dishes to munch on.
After dinner, they all proceeded to the pool area for a rather cozy luau party where alcoholic drinks were served.
Rob and Marielle ended up getting extremely drunk. With the two intoxicated housemates getting uncontrollable, some House A housemates couldn’t help but feel a little irritated up until they have all gone to bed to call the night off.
Speaking of beds, Cathy comes across with a rather shocking revelation. To her surprise, she discovered that Big Brother Finland only has one huge bed for all the housemates. Upon learning this, she explained how Pinoy Big Brother House actually separates girls’ bedroom from boys’; a quite intriguing revelation for all the Finnish housemates, most especially for her new admirer, Aso.
Given the cultural barrier, and the extremely different arrangement, how could Cathy possibly keep up with her new set of housemates? Stay tuned on the latest updates of Pinoy Big Brother Double Up to find out.
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“Star for All Seasons” and current Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is celebrating her 56th birthday today
“Star for All Seasons” and current Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos is celebrating her 56th birthday today, but there will be no grand celebration for her this year.
As early as 8 a.m. Tuesday, Santos has been distributing relief goods to typhoon victims in Batangas, particularly in 3rd district of the province.
This was revealed Tuesday morning by Jojo Lim, over-all president of fans club “Vilma Santos International.”
“Maagang gumising si Ate Vi para mamigay ng mga relief packages sa mga kawawang mamamayan ng 3rd district of Batangas,” said Lim.
“This is her way of celebrating her birthday today,” he added.
Santos, Maria Rosa Vilma Santos-Recto in real life, has been planning a region-wide relief work not only to those affected by the recent typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng, and Santi, but to those who are needy and underprivileged as well.
A couple of months ago, the governor of Batangas gave out computer sets to deserving public elementary schools in the area.
The computers have been donated by her fans abroad, some of whom are married to foreigners.
“Ganyan kaming ‘Vilmanians.’ Kahit na wala na kami sa Pilipinas, basta may maibibigay lang kaming tulong sa mga impoverished kababayans natin lalo na sa Batangas, we will help,” said Lim.
Unlike in the past where Santos had big birthday bash, this year’s celebration is very simple, said Lim, who organized a group of active “Vilmanians” to pull off a surprise asalto to the actress.
According to Lim, Santos’ relief operation in 3rd district is scheduled the whole day, but other towns have been requesting that she also visits them, with or without the relief goods.
“Ang mga Batangueño, kahit makita lang si Vi ngayong araw na ito, okay na, mabati man lang nila ng happy birthday,” volunteered Lim.
After the day’s done, the Rectos will host a private birthday dinner for Santos.
Santos is married to former socioeconomic planning secretary Ralph Recto. They have one son, Ryan Christian. She is also the loving mother of Luis "Lucky" Manzano, her son from her previous relationship with actor-host Edu Manzano.
“Sina Ralph at Christian, ngayon pa lang, naghahanda na para kay Vi,” informed Lim. “Ngayon, bising-busy na sila sa relief drive nila at nagbabahay-bahay na si Vi,” said Jojo.
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Actress-singer Jolina Magdangal is dating Rivermaya’s drummer Mark Escueta
Magdangal made this confirmation in an interview during the 1st PMPC Star Awards for Music last week.
"We share the same music," Magdangal told “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon.” “Hindi ko na [napansin] kung anong araw [naging] kami, anong anniversary. Parang alam mong destiny. Happy, happy kami."
Magdangal confessed that her family approves of Escueta. Her parents even invite him to join them in family gatherings, she added.
"Nakikita nila ‘yong respeto na binibigay sa kanila. And I think lahat ng magulang, 'yon lang ang hinahanap sa partner ng anak nila,” she said.
The 31-year-old singer-actress, however, is not thinking of settling down just yet, saying she’s taking her time.
"Ibang usapan 'yan, pero hindi pa naman. Maaga naman masyado pero hindi naman ako nagko-close ng door sa ganyan (marriage). Hindi na tayo nagpapa-sweet. Ang time ko darating yan at hindi naman tayo nagmamadali," Magdangal said.
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