List of Winners at Mnet Asian Music Awards 2012

   

The recent concluded 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2012 MAMA), was held last November 30 at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre.



It was organized by Mnet Media. It was a star-studded event. It was attended by Korean superstars like  like Big Bang, PSY, Super Junior, SISTAR,Wang Lee Hom. Jung Woo Sung, Song Seung Heon, SongJoong Ki, Yoon Eun Hye, and Han Chae Young.

Meanwhile, Hongkong superstar Jackie Chan, rapper B.o.B, and American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert also graces the event.



Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo won the Best Asian Artist award for the Philippines at MAMA.

The 3 grand awards or Daesang went to Big Bang for Artist of the Year, Super Junior for Album of the Year- Sexy Free & Single and PSY for Song of the Year - Gangnam Style.

Here is the complete list of winners of the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA):




BEST NEW FEMALE ARTIST
Ailee

BEST NEW MALE ARTIST
Busker Busker

BEST FEMALE ARTIST
IU

BEST MALE ARTIST
G-Dragon

BEST FEMALE GROUP
SISTAR


BEST MALE GROUP
Big Bang

BEST COLLABORATION PERFORMANCE
Hyuna and Hyunseung - Trouble Maker


BEST OST
Seo In Guk & Jung Eun Ji - All for You (Reply 1997)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
PSY - Gangnam Style


BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
Epik High - Up

BEST BAND PERFORMANCE
Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending


BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE – SOLO
PSY - Gangnam Style

BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE – MALE GROUP
SHINee – Sherlock


BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE – FEMALE GROUP
f(x) - Electric Shock

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE – SOLO
K.Will - I need you


BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE – GROUP
Davichi - Will Think of You

BEST GLOBAL GROUP – FEMALE
KARA


BEST GLOBAL GROUP – MALE
SUPER JUNIOR

SONG OF THE YEAR
PSY - Gangnam Style


ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Big Bang

BEST ASIAN ARTIST
Wang Leehom
Philippines: Sarah Geronimo
Japan: AKB48
Vietnam: My Tam
Indonesia: Agnes Monica
Singapore: Taufik Batisah
China: Li Yuchun


ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Sexy Free & Single – SUPER JUNIOR



BEST NEW ASIAN ARTIST
New Asian Artist Group - EXO
China: TimeZ
Thailand: Natthew

MNET PD’S CHOICE AWARD
B.A.P.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
EXO

INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL FAVORITE ARTIST
PSY

STYLE IN MUSIC
Ga In of Brown Eyed Girls

GUARDIAN ANGEL WORLDWIDE PERFORMER AWARD
BIG BANG
BEST LINE AWARD
SUPER JUNIOR

Netizens' Choice Awards | My favorite TV station is

I've been fascinated with a lot of shows on television. Being a blogger, I have to be inform on what's in or  out.

In my spare time, I watch my favorite shows on GMA 7.

Why GMA 7? I like the way they approach a lot of viewers nationwide. From the longest running noontime show Eat Bulaga! to their primetime soaps like Pahiram ng Sandali, Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, and Temptation of Wife, they have the best TV programs in the country.



They also attracts millions of Filipinos worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. With their informative programs like I-Witness and Tunay na Buhay, it reflects the lives of every Filipinos. And their detailed news broadcast like in 24 Oras and Saksi, as they delivered accurate news everyday.

Join Netizens' Choice Awards hosted by Starmometer, Showbiznest and LionhearTV. 

Angel Locsin is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines' December 2012 issue

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin covers Cosmopolitan Philippines' December 2012 issue. '

Also in this ish includes the hottest dresses and bags, things you must do before getting married, confidence boosters on reunions and a lot more.

Grab your copy of Cosmopolitan Philippines' December 2012 issue is now available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Alluring Kim Chiu Covers Speed Magazine's December 2012 issue

Kapamilya Primetime Princess Kim Chiu poses for Speed Magazine's December 2012 issue. 

Also in this ish are an array of cutting-edge Windows-8 laptop-tablets, tips on powering up your internet speed, how to make use of Google Drive and Gmail to keep track of your itinerary, and a closer look at Motorola’s RAZR i Intel-powered android smartphone.


Meanwhile, photographer and blogger Niña Sandejas’ shares her road to the unique world of music photography.


Grab your copy of SPEED’s December 2012 is now available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Dazzling Meg Imperial Covers FHM Philippines' December 2012 issue

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TV5's rising star Meg imperial covers FHM Philippines' December 2012 issue.

She is currently starred in TV5's eco-fantasy series Enchanted Garden.

Also in this month's ish are articles about mind over boobies concentration test, over 46 exchange gift ideas from a mere P10 to a whopping P1.5 million, and a movie marathon of the best of the worst B-movies on pirated DVDs.

Grab your copy of FHM December 2012 issue with Meg Imperial available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

When machines talk: Globe Business M2M technology makes business better

Running a
small or medium-sized business can be challenging: besides the problems faced
at the workplace and daily operations, entrepreneurs must also take care of
their office premises, vehicles, machinery and other fixed assets. The
question, for many SMBs, is how to find solutions that are effective yet also
affordable.

“SMBs face
many problems similar to those of larger corporations but they don’t have a lot
of resources to solve such problems. What Globe Business does is provide SMBs
with affordable, reliable, and effective solutions using what’s called ‘M2M’ or
machine-to-machine technology.

“Essentially,
M2M technology allows machines to “talk” to each other and communicate through
Globe Business’ M2M Network. This technology has many applications and uses
that provide advantages and benefits to SMBs,” said Manny Escosa, Globe
Business Small and Medium Business Marketing Head.

There are two
main categories of Globe Business M2M Solutions currently available: Globe
Business M2M Fixed Assets Management (M2M-FAM) and Globe Business Fleet
Management Service (M2M-FMS).

Fixed
Assets Management

For the
following SMB needs listed below, there’s a corresponding Globe Business M2M
Solution that addresses them.

Need:
Security and maintenance of remote assets. SMBs that
have remote assets like vendo machines and refrigeration units need to
regularly assess the status of those machines and conduct maintenance or repair
work.

Solution:
Use
Globe Business M2M Fixed Assets
Management (M2M-FAM) to assess the status of remote assets and machines,
including ATMs, vendo machines, refrigeration units and the like.

Once M2M-FAM
determines that these remote assets are in need of maintenance or repair, it
sends an alert to the business owner. The business owner can then send in a
team to fix the machine.

There’s no
need to physically send personnel to check on each individual machine from time
to time, once the machines are already being monitored  through the Globe Business M2M network.

Instead, each
machine itself communicates through the M2M network when it needs maintenance
or repair. This allows the business owner to send in a repair team at the most
appropriate time. This saves the business owner time, effort and money.

Need:
Monitor the unauthorized use of computer servers. Unauthorized
use of company computers not only adds to the wear and tear on equipment and
increase power consumption but, more seriously, compromises confidential
company data.

Solution:  Use Globe
Business M2M-FAM to monitor track the utilization of company CPUs. Usually,
a company would know the usual level of CPU activity in their servers. A
higher-than-normal CPU activity may indicate unauthorized use of a company
computer and Globe Business M2M-FAM can send an alert to the business owner (or
a designated manager or staff) if this happens.

Need:
Track and send alert when factory equipment is being used illicitly.  Owners of factories need to ensure that their
machinery is used only during designated hours to produce a pre-determined
output. Illicit use puts wear and tear on machinery, increases power
consumption, and also indicates that factory products are being manufactured
illegally.

Solution:
Use Globe Business M2M-FAM to alert
owner when illicit use of factory machinery is detected. In this way, the
factory owner will be able to implement measures to stop the illegal use of
equipment and hold those behind it accountable.

Fleet
Management Service

Globe Business also offers M2M solutions for an SMB’s
vehicles. The Globe Business M2M Fleet Management Service (M2M-FMS) offers
several benefits and advantages to a company’s mobile assets. It uses GPS
technology along with the Globe Business M2M network to keep track of a company
vehicle’s location.

Need: Ensure on-time
deliveries of goods. An
SMB needs to make sure that its deliveries arrive at the correct destination on
schedule. Delays could mean lost business.

Solution: Use Globe
Business M2M-FMS to track the location of company
vehicles while they are on the move. Using an office computer linked to the
Globe Business M2M network, the business owner or a designated manager or staff
can determine if a company vehicle arrived at its destination on-time.

Globe Business
M2M-FMS can also assess the best travel route a company vehicle can take, based
on historic performance for efficiency. Or allow a vehicle to find an
alternative route in cases of heavy traffic or obstructions.

Need: Assure the proper
refrigeration of perishable goods being delivered. SMBs that transport perishable goods need to maintain
a proper temperature inside their delivery vans or trucks to avoid spoilage.

Solution: Keep track of the temperature inside the
refrigerated compartments using Globe
Business M2M-FMS. Through the M2M network, a business owner will be alerted
in case of a malfunction in the temperature control. This quick, real-time
alert allows the business owner to tell the driver to stop the vehicle and
check the refrigeration compartment—so that a timely response can be made to make
repairs.

Need: Alerts
in cases of theft, pilferage, or hijacking of company vehicles.  While it is difficult to actually prevent
theft, pilferage, or hijacking, a business owner can make a more appropriate
and more timely response in such situations if he or she is alerted as soon as
possible when these occur.

Solution: Use Globe
Business M2M-FMS to assess and co-relate vehicle performance and driver
behavior based on vehicle status, speed, etc. By analyzing these factors,
business owners can be alerted to a suspicious situation.

For example, Globe Business M2M-FMS can track if a
company vehicle is moving too slow, has made an unauthorized stop, or has
deviated from its predetermined route. 

In cases where there is unauthorized opening of a
vehicle’s cargo hold, or if an accident occurs, Globe Business M2M-FMS can
trigger and broadcast a security alert to the owner. The owner can then inform
authorities to respond.

Security
and surveillance

Globe Business
M2M Solutions also have applications related to security and surveillance. Globe Business M2M Security and
Surveillance enhances a company’s existing security system.

It can assist
company/user to determine thru the M2M alerts if there are attempts to tamper,
sabotage or steal a company’s fixed assets. M2M security and
surveillance devices use accessories such as motion and door sensors, panic
buttons this may also be linked to Globe Business M2M Managed Services.

The Globe
Business M2M Security and Surveillance system serves as a deterrent: the
security devices are always ready to activate alarms and trigger an emergency
response.

In summary:
Globe Business' M2M Solutions optimize the functionality and productivity of a
company's machines/assets. They make business operations less costly yet more
efficient. They also provide greater security and control over a company's
mobile and fixed assets.

Globe Business
M2M Solutions are ideal for a wide range of businesses—including the food
and/or service industries (restaurants, resorts, hotels, etc.); financial
enterprises (banks, pawnshops, etc.); manufacturing, distribution; practically
any business that benefits from machine-to-machine networking and pro-active
security.

“Globe
Business M2M Solutions can be used in a variety of applications to fit the
needs of every type of business—especially small and medium businesses (SMBs)
that are seeking quality and reliability at a more affordable cost. SMB owners
are welcome to come to us and discuss how we could customize a package of
solutions to meet their needs,” said Escosa.

Experience the benefits of having
customized solutions to support your business. Consult a Globe Business Account
Manager, visit Globe stores, call the Globe Business Hotline at +632 730-1010
or log on to http://www.globe.com.ph/business 
today to find out more.

Globe Business is the corporate arm of Globe Telecom,
the leading mobile telecommunications company in the Philippines. Globe Business
provides wireless and wireline solutions for a diverse set of industries,
businesses, and commercial enterprises. It assures SMEs of affordable,
reliable, and dependable services for all communication needs, both wireless
and wireline solutions, to generate the highest possible profit at the lowest
possible cost.

Fighting colds mean being free from dust mites

We all know that the common cold, a viral infectious disease of the respiratory tract, is one of the human body’s most familiar and regular ailments. Different people have very similar symptoms like coughing, sore throat, runny nose or fever, but many suffer for variable periods of time, from as short as 3 days to as long as 3 weeks or even more, depending on the body’s immune system reacts to the infection.

However, despite advancements in medical technology and improvements in medicine formulation, cure for the common cold remains elusive but definitely, the symptoms can be treated or even prevented.



But did you know that the cold you are having right now may not be because of a viral infection but an allergic reaction? Despite displaying similar symptoms to a virus-based cold like itchy nose, runny nose or cough, the cold you are having right now may be because of allergic reaction to microorganisms such as “dust mites.” These “critters” leave behind waste matter on our bed, pillows, blankets and other beddings, curtains, sofas and other foam-based material, which may be the culprit to our cold.



How do these dust mites bring us the dreaded cold?



Well, it is also part of our own doing. Our own skin, and most especially food bits that drop on our beds or sofas whenever we feel having breakfast in bed or eating while on a DVD marathon, are consumed by dust mites and results to their waste droppings. Not meaning to scare you, but did you know that a 10-year-old mattress contains millions and millions of dust mites?



So how do you contain dust mites? Vacuuming may be a solution but the problem is it only removes surface dust, not dust mites because they have several powerful legs that cling to the fabric. And even if the vacuum removes the dust mites, they will still return and continue to wreak havoc on the household, especially children who have weaker immune systems.



Now, the most effective way to get rid of dust mites is to kill them using “C” ultra-violet light—deadly against dust mites yet less harmful to humans.



Luckily, there is now a UVC-based device that will consistently and effectively kill dust mites—the Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner.



The Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner can effectively eliminate 99% of bacteria and almost 94% of dust mites, and can also help deactivate the dangerous H1N1 Influenza A virus. This was based on studies conducted by the Tokyo Allergy Research Center and the Japan Food Research Laboratories.



Raycop’s process to eliminate dust mites and even other allergens is via its patented 3-step allergy care system: vibrating, sterilizing and double-filtering. It has a Vibrating Pad that that vibrates a whopping 3,600 times per minute, and shakes particles and dust mites away from mattresses, pillows and other fabrics and linens to make sure that even the most stubborn dust mites are removed.



The UVC Sterilization lamp, meanwhile, kills bacteria to leave surfaces germ-free. Using lamp technology from Philips and Sankyo, it uses a lamp with a highly efficient and effective 253.7 nanometer wavelength, the same germicidal ultraviolet wavelength used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories.



Finally, Raycop uses a cartridge filter that captures the larger particles and traps them so they cannot go back to the room and helps extend the life of the Micro Allergy Filter, which is the one that traps the smaller particles to make sure they do not escape as well.



So better prepare against colds. Try the Raycop UVC Anti-Allergy Cleaner and help protect your household against dust mites, colds and other respiratory problems.



Raycop is available at Rustan’s Department Stores, S & R, Landmark, Wilcon Builder’s Libis and soon at Abensons. For more information about the Raycop product line and its outstanding features, visit www.raycop.com.

Philips ProCare Range: Straighten your hair the safe way

Filipinas have always been fond of straight hair. Advertisements, celebrities and magazine spreads constantly advocate the straight ‘do. Filipinas march into salons which, in turn, offer a whole range of straightening services to cater to the growing demand. They also use straightening irons that, unfortunately, can severely burn their hair.

“Straight hair is a trademark look of many Filipinas. Many go to great lengths to achieve that type of hair. And that’s also become the primary reason for plenty of damaged hair,” explains Ms. Angelia Oh, General Manager for Philips Consumer Lifestyle.



According to Ms. Oh, heavy blow drying, excessive amounts of hair spray and other hair products, as well as constant hair ironing can cause serious damage to the hair. With its hair care expertise for 50 years, Philips has developed a simpler way to straighten and style one’s own hair with less damage.



Safe, accessible hair styling



On its fiftieth year, Philips Hair Care has expanded and improved its range of hair care products with the ProCare Range. According to Ms. Oh, the range includes hair dryers, curlers, straighteners, and stylers. “The philosophy behind the ProCare Range is essentially more style, with less damage,” Ms. Oh explains. “We wanted to make hair styling more accessible to consumers in the comfort of their own home, but more importantly, to produce hair care products that are safe and gentle for hair,” adds Ms. Oh.



The Philips Straightener HP8339 from the ProCare Range not only straightens hair smoothly and efficiently, but also protects hair from overheating with its Dual-Care plates that glide smoothly through the hair. This straightener is safer to use because of its constant temperature and Even Heat Distribution. Constant temperature allows the user to straighten hair at a more caring and manageable temperature, yet still getting the desired style.



On the other hand, Even Heat Distribution prevents damaging hot spots on the plates by evenly distributing heat the entire time, thus maintaining healthier hair. This straightener also offers healthy restyling with auto-settings as well as quick heat up time of 15 seconds. A key lock function also locks in the user’s desired settings.



50 years of hair expertise



In the last 50 years, Philips has been at the forefront of the hair care industry. Since the very first Philips Hairdryer was released in 1962, the world has seen a great number of iconic hair styles that Philips has helped pioneer and made accessible to the average consumer.



“We are proud to have continuously provided diversity and innovation in products that satisfy the needs of our consumers,” Ms. Oh remarks. “It is our commitment to make meaningful innovations that allow consumers to live a more convenient and healthier lifestyle.”



The Philips ProCare range of hair care products are available at all authorized Philips retail establishments.

Daiana Menezes engaged to Cagayan de Oro lawmaker

Daiana Menezes is engaged!

The Brazilian model and host is engaged to Cagayan de Oro lawmaker Rep. Jose Benjamin "Benjo" Benaldo.

She revealed the engagement during an interview with "KrisTV".

"Engaged kami but we call ourselves 'asawa' na," she said.

According to Menezes, she met the congressman only last January. They might get married next year.

"Parang ang bilis, hindi ba?", she added

She narrated that the lawmaker proposed to her under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. After the proposal they went to Brazil, where he met her parents.

What you missed on the first two episodes of GMA's "Pahiram ng Sandali"

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 hostage out of despair over his marital problems.



Meanwhile, an aspiring journalist named Alex Santiago (Dingdong Dantes) applies as an intern under the tutelage of Romer Alcaraz (Roy Alvarez), a veteran hard news reporter and columnist of the tabloid, "Pinoy Reporter."



As a test, Romer Alcaraz challenges Alex and three other aspirants for the job to go and cover the on-going hostage crisis and come up with a plausible news story. Whoever gets the best angle to the story gets the job.



Alex accepted the challenge but as soon as he returns to where he had parked his motorcycle, a woman hurried away with it. He would later learn that the woman's name is Cindy and that she had escaped from her boyfriend who attempted to take advantage of her.



Even without his motorcycle, Alex still managed to reach the site of the hostage-taking. In his attempt to get the best viewpoint of the scene, he climbed up the roof of the house where the hostage taker and his hostage were and took a snapshot using his mobile phone through a hole in the roof. But the structure wasn't strong enough to support his weight and so it caved in and ultimately Alex came crashing down to the floor. He fought with the infuriated hostage taker, and just as he thought he had knocked him down, he received a heavy blow on to his head from the hostage who owned the house. In the end, Alex lost his motorcycle, then his consicousness and, finally, his bid for the job.



Flashback to Alex's childhood. Alex is an illigitimate child; He grew up not knowing who his real father is, and so he was always a favorite victim of bullies at school. He was called by his classmates "putok sa buho" which is a derogatory phrase used to mock children who were born out of wedlock.



No longer able to withstand the bullying, Alex engaged in a fistfight with his classmates. The incident dismayed Alex's mom, Thea (Sandy Andolong). Alex demanded that his mom tell him who his father is. In the end, Thea was left without a choice but to tell him the whole truth: that Alex's father is Larry Gomez (Mark Gil), the managing editor of "The Philippine Examiner," considered the most respected and most influential newspaper in the country.



Thea attempted to introduce Alex to his father but when she brought the boy to him, Larry drove them away. He even offered them money and when a coin dropped to the ground, he told the boy he could take it as well. Since then, Alex developed deep hatred against his father. It worsened when Alex saw how much Larry loved JR, his son with Diana Gomez (Isabel Rivas), the woman who was instrumental in catapulting Larry to his present stature.



Back to present time, Thea married her suitor Berting who turned out to be a batterer. One day, Berting beat Thea so badly that she had to be rushed to the hospital because of an injury to her spleen. She needs to undergo a major treatment but she has no financial means to do so.



Meanwhile, Alex found out that a photo of him taken during the hostage taking incident was published in Romer's column. Infuriated, he stormed the columnist in his office. On his way out of the building, he saw Cindy as the latter was returning his motorcycle. He confronted Cindy for stealing his motorcycle. Alex left hugely disappointed and accidentally drops the tabloid he was holding. Cindy picks it up and reads about the man's misfortunes. She felt guilty for what she did and began to feel pity for him.

TV5 takes the digital life further with Kristn

With the Internet constantly keeping people on the go, TV5 continues to expand its reach with the launch of Kristn—a digital lifestyle portal designed to contain everything and anything netizens need to live to the fullest. Consistent with the direction of its parent company PLDT, the Kapatid Network is a step further toward realizing its mission to provide exclusive digital content and services.

Kristn is TV5’s latest online venture a year after Group Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) predicted that TV5 will lead the new digital media revolution.

In his speech during the 22nd Philippine Ad Congress, MVP shared, “The Internet is changing the way we think, changing the way we act, changing our habits and customs.” He even conceded that the future is already here, as “the Internet will eventually democratize not only consumer choice but also content generation.”

Kristn was named after the character in that same speech, Christine. She is described as a 22-year-old urbanite who lives to connect with the rest of the world. This reference brought about the new site’s digital go-to girl persona, providing reviews, features, and recommendations to help other Filipino netizens make the right everyday choices.

Kristn talks about the latest trends and hottest happenings in Fashion & Beauty, Food & Dining, Travel, Movies, Music & Events, Night Out, Tech & Gaming, and Men’s Corner. It also gives readers daily updates via its directories and locators, articles and galleries, as well as celebrity features. Netizens can access Kristn either from their computers or even mobile devices (through the downloadable app on iOS or Android). It even rewards members who post reviews frequently with badges and other exciting privileges.

While it enjoys a wide range of celebrity-driven editorial sections and exclusive features, Kristn also has a huge roster of celebrity columnists who give first-hand accounts of their lifestyle picks and experiences. These include TV host and popular Twitter celebrity Divine Lee, actress and travel enthusiast Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, and TV host/athlete/actor Derek Ramsay, among others.

Kristn also recently launched the Grand Holiday Giveaway, where one lucky reader and a friend will fly to Malaysia to experience Legoland and bag a new iPhone 5. Eight other winners will snag any one of the following prizes: a VIP table in Republiq, a trip for two (2) to Palawan, free rental of a Podium Cinema for 150 persons, a Blue Water Spa treat, a buffet for two (2) at Spiral with an overnight stay at Sofitel, AKG headpones, an iPad Mini, and privilege cards from Bench Fix and Stores Specialists Inc. shops. Kristn’s Grand Holiday Giveaway is ongoing and will end on December 16. More information is available on http://kristn.com/index.php/promo/mechanics.

The event was made possible through the help of co-presentor PLDT; major sponsors Sun Cellular, Smart Communications, SM Ladies Fashion, SM Men's Fashion, Manny O Wines; special partners Benefit Cosmetics, Etude House, Max Factor, and Cover Girl; and Minor Sponsors The Bar Vodka, Zalora, B-Code, Starmobile, Jing Monis Salon, Lenovo Mobile, Garnier, and so much more.

Aiza Seguerra’s receives critical acclaims for theater projects

Acoustic singer, TV and movie star and versatile theater actress Aiza Seguerra has been reaping critical acclaims for her musical theater performances. Recently, she has been awarded by Aliw Awards the Best Featured Performance in a Musical trophy for her stint as hippie Regina in the local staging of Rock of Ages.

Currently, Aiza is receiving heaps of praises from audiences who have been enthralled with the magic of the local staging of Disney’s Aladdin. In the musical, Aiza plays the pivotal role of the Genie who is central to the musical’s plot and to the love story between Aladdin (Tom Rodriguez) and Princess Jasmine (K-La Rivera).

Critics praised Aiza’s kid-friendly act and her versatility. Audiences also lauded her spots in the musical – Friend Like Me and Somebody’s Got Your Back.

Aladdin is still on at the Meralco Theater until December 9.

GMA Network hosts 'digital' trade launch

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) embraces transmedia as the country’s leading multi-media company hosted its first digital trade launch on November 28 in Makati City.

Spearheaded by the Network’s marketing subsidiary GMA Marketing and Productions, Inc. (GMPI), the event incorporated several digital elements in presenting new advertising platforms to members of the trade. The trade launch also allowed guests to experience various Kapuso programs “the digital way.”

From the paper-less registration to the augmented reality wall that greeted attendees upon entrance, the Kapuso event showed clear indications that GMA is fully adopting new technology.

“We recognize that transmedia is key in today’s media industry. The focus has shifted from simply attracting more viewers to actually engaging them to play a more active role in many aspects of programming,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon on the future of television.

“Hence, as we continue to strive in keeping our status of being the country’s nationwide ratings leader and the preferred network of our valued partners in the trade, we are also faced with the challenge of becoming more relevant in today’s fast-changing media landscape,” Gozon added.

During the trade event, several interactive booths were put up to further showcase GMA’s offerings for the first quarter of 2013 including its coverage of the forthcoming election period for which GMA has allotted a significant amount. Dubbed "Eleksyon 2013," the coverage is set to be the biggest, widest and most comprehensive election coverage on TV.

“Digital technology has changed the way viewers consume media,” said GMPI President and COO Lizelle G. Maralag.

“This 2013, we are all about charting new grounds as we introduce new and innovative ways to deliver the desired results of our advertisers, from the digital to classical media platforms,” she added.

GMA introduced mobile applications that allow users to scan actual items, images or codes to gain access to a variety of content from its popular TV Shows. These applications also serve as venues for advertisers to have their own promotional activities for their products.

However, despite the changes in the way viewers behave, GMA maintains that content still is and will always be the primary driver when it comes to viewership. “Keeping this in mind, GMA Network will continue to provide quality programs that will cater to the changing needs and preferences of viewers,” said Gozon.

GMA’s top management led by Gozon, GMA President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit Jr., GMA EVP and CFO Felipe S. Yalong, and Maralag, along with the Network’s pool of stars and news and public affairs personalities graced the said occasion. (30)  

 

Highlights of FLG's interview
FLG said that next year’s CAPEX/OPEX will most likely be similar to this year’s, which is at about P970 million.

He said that the biggest project for next year is GMA’s coverage of the 2013 elections.

The Network has allotted more than 100 million pesos for the acquisition of new technology for the coverage.

Meanwhile, FLG said that GMA might not be able to meet the P2.8 billion target that was set this 2012 due to increases in the company's OPEX including the payout of several bonuses. In Q4 2012 alone, employees of GMA will receive two bonuses (November and December) from the Network.

For next year, the target full year income will be much greater given that the following year is an election year. He said that he expects a double-digit growth in earnings in 2012.

Still on the elections, FLG said that TV remains to be the most ubiquitous medium of communication.

He added that GMA will continue to be cost-efficient in that it will not incur unnecessary costs.

Aljur Abrenica flaunts his abs on Men's Health Philippines' December 2012 issue

For the second time, Kapuso actor Aljur Abrenica posed for Men's Health Philippines for December 2012 issue.

Voted as 2nd sexiest 2nd Sexiest Men in the Philippines, he flaunts his abs for this ish. 

Other topics inside this ish includes “Blast Away Fat!,” “Boost Your Endurance,” Express Muscle,” “14 Ways to Turn Good Girls Bad,” “Attack Proof Your Heart,” and more interesting articles.

Grab your copy of Men's Health Philippines' December 2012 is now available in leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwde. 

Iza Calzado covers Women's Health Philippines' December 2012 issue

Kapamilya actress Iza Calzado covers Women's Health Philippines' December 2012 issue. 

Other features inside this ish include the right shapewear for your body type, beating work stress, banishing the holiday blues, shrinking your belly and more healthy related articles here..

Grab your copy of Women's Health Philippines' December 2012 issue is now available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

List of Winners - 25th Awit Awards 2012

The recently concluded 25th Awit Awards was held last November 27 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.

                                                  

Here are the list of winners of the 25th Awit Awards 2012:

SONG OF THE YEAR
Ako Na Lang (Zia Quizon)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Panaginip (Noel Cabangon)

BEST-SELLING ALBUM OF THE YEAR
One Heart (Sarah Geronimo)

BEST ALBUM PACKAGE
Kinse Kalibre (Slapshock)
Concept by Team Manila

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE RECORDING ARTIST
Bamboo (Questions)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST
Zia Quizon (Ako Na Lang)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW MALE RECORDING ARTIST
Ney Dimaculangan (Ligaw)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST
Zia Quizon (Ako Na Lang)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD RECORDING ARTIST
Maria Aragon (Born This Way)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP RECORDING ARTIST
Take Off (Ulap)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW GROUP RECORDING ARTIST
Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana (Kiss: Never Let Me Go)

BEST BALLAD RECORDING
Sam Milby (Hindi Kita Iiwan)

BEST DANCE RECORDING
Chelo Aestrid feat. Q-York and Jay-R (Connection)

BEST ENGINEERED RECORDING
Nikki Cunanan (Simple Girl)

BEST RAP RECORDING

Gloc-9 feat. Sheng Belmonte (Walang Natira)

BEST R&B RECORDING
Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana (Kiss: Never Let Me Go)

BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE RECORDING
Letter Day Story (Save Me)

BEST INSPIRATIONAL/RELIGIOUS RECORDING
Fatima Soriano (Sino Ako)

BEST JAZZ RECORDING
Tricia Garcia (Sa Iyo Lang)

BEST WORLD MUSIC RECORDING
Humanfolk (Para Sa Tao)

BEST NOVELTY RECORDING
Randy Santiago, Rico J. Puno and John Estrada (Nananana)

BEST CHRISTMAS RECORDING
Noel Cabangon (Pasko Ng Pagbibigayan)

BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR MOVIE/TV
Sabay Tayo (Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition)
Mayonnaise

BEST COLLABORATION PERFORMANCE
Gloc-9 feat. Sheng Belmonte (Walang Natira)

BEST VOCAL ARRANGEMENT
Jay-R (O Holy Night)

BEST MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT
Albert Tamayo (Tuloy Na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko)

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
20/20 (Pupil)

DIGITAL AWARDS:
I-GATEWAY MOBILE PHILIPPINES INC’S MOST DOWNLOADED SONG FOR 2011
Nang Dahil Sa Pag-ibig (Bugoy Drilon)

I-GATEWAY MOBILE PHILIPPINES INC.’S MOST DOWNLOADED ARTIST FOR 2011
Sabrina

ABS-CBN INTERACTIVE’S MOST DOWNLOADED ARTIST FOR 2011
Somedaydream

ABS-CBN INTERACTIVE’S MOST DOWNLOADED SONG FOR 2011
Hey Daydreamer (Somedaydream)

EGG’S ALLHITS.PH MOST DOWNLOADED SONG FOR 2011
Sino Nga Ba Siya (Sarah Geronimo)

SPECIAL CITATION:

SPECIAL CITATION FROM THE PARI FOR THE OMB’S FIGHT AGAINST PIRACY
Ronnie Rickets and Amb. James Dy

SPECIAL CITATION
Jose Mari Chan

DANGAL NG MUSIKANG PILIPINO AWARD
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
Kuh Ledesma
Gary Granada
Eraserheads
Dolphy

Sam Milby and Bea Soriano covers Metro Magazine's December 2012 issue

Kapamilya actor Sam Milby and "It girl" Bea Soriano covers Metro Magazine's December 2012 issue. 

The special covers of this ish both shot in New York City. 

Other features inside this ish includes the year's biggest trends, everything you need to look  stelar for the holiday season and more!

Metro Magazine's December 2012 issue is now available in all leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

Pepito wants a vintage car this Christmas

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 their garage. Consequently, Pepito gets disappointed with Elsa. In the end, Elsa yields to Pepito's wish but Pepito later learns that the car brings with it some "bad luck."  What will he do with it now?

 

Finally, Pepito and Elsa's daughter Clarissa returns home from school sick and very weak. Expectedly, her parents are worried that her illness might be more than just an ordinary fever.  What could it be?

 

Find out the answers this Sunday on Pepito Manaloto starring Michael V., Manilyn Reynes, Jake Vargas, Angel Satsumi, among others. It airs after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA-7. 

GMA Network fortifies Saturday and Sunday program line up

Expect no less from GMA Network as it unveils the station’s bigger and bolder program line-up on weekends beginning December 1 and December 2.

The shakeup in the Saturday and Sunday afternoon and primetime blocks is anchored on the network’s commitment to provide the best possible viewing experience to all Filipinos.

On Saturday, December 1, local television’s pioneering wish-granting program“Wish Ko Lang”, hosted by multi-awarded GMA News Pillar Vicky Morales, continues to feature inspiring stories of ordinary Filipinos as they struggle to overcome extraordinary situations. Anchored by Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel,“24 Oras Weekend” shortly comes next at 5:15pm with the rundown of the day’s most pressing issues and a recap of the week that was.

Coming in next is the action packed reality show “Extra Challenge” at 5:45pm,hosted by primetime royalties Richard Gutierrez and Marian Rivera together with Boobay. This Saturday, celebrities Mikael Daez, JC Tiuseco, LJ Reyes, and Love Anover brave a series of tough challenges in the infamous Pasig River. All of them must jump from the Guadalupe bridge to an approaching barge like that scene from Bourne Supremacy! Will they be able to conquer their fear?

Get ready for another fun-filled episode of “Celebrity Bluff” as award-winning comedienne/actress Eugene Domingo together with the well-loved comic tandem of Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola bring non-stop fun and entertainment to every household at 6:30pm. This will be followed by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.‘s informative and educational program, “Kap’s Amazing Stories” at 7:30pm.

Be inspired and be moved once again with another touching story of ordinary people with extraordinary experiences via the award-winning drama anthology“Magpakailanman” hosted by multi-awarded broadcast journalist Ms. Mel Tiangco, which comes in at 8:15pm.  At 9:35pm, witness the daily grind of persons with unique occupations around the country and the world in “Wattajob”, hosted by Kapuso heartthrob Chris Tiu and multi-awarded actress Heart Evangelista with comedian John Feir.

Join award-winning broadcast journalist Rhea Santos as she gets to know the real stories behind the lives of the people often seen on camera. Musicians who have made their names in the music industry for their chart-topping hits share the tales of their lives this Saturday in “Tunay na Buhay” beginning at 10:20pm. Know the ups and downs of hit-maker Kitchie Nadal and what keeps Yael Yuzon of Spongecola grounded.

Cap the night off with the musical variety show of the country’s one and only Master Showman German Moreno in “Walang Tulugan With The Master Showman” at 11:05pm.

On Sunday, December 2, join Raymond Gutierrez, Roderick Paulate, Jennylyn Mercado, and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as they feature extraordinary personalities and human interest stories on GMA’s showbiz news magazine program “HOT T.V.” at 4pm.

Back to deliver the day’s biggest news are Jiggy Manicad and Pia Arcangel via“24 Oras Weekend” at 5:30pm.

For the second part of the Pasig River challenge, who among Mikael, JC, LJ, and Love will be rushed to the hospital because of an ill fall from the Guadalupe bridge stunt? “Extra Challenge” reveals its next champion starting at 6pm.

Afterwards, the high-rating family sitcom “Pepito Manaloto”,  topbilled by Asian TV Best Comedy Actor recipient Michael V., continues to delight and entertain kids and adults alike at 6:45pm.

Multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho takes Sundays this time as top-rating news magazine program “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” begins sharing informative and at the same time entertaining feature stories at 7:45pm.

It will shortly be followed by local television’s one and only Sumbungan ng Bayan. Bannered by one of the country’s most credible broadcast personalities, Mike Enriquez, Imbestigador airs at 9:15pm.

At 10pm, witness another amazing episode in “I-Bilib” as Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy feature bizarre experiments in the world of science with special guests Jennylyn Mercado and Chariz Solomon. And at 10:30pm, catch the major solo concert of the Ultimate Singing Champion Rachelle Ann Go dubbed as“R.A.G. Rise Against Gravity” in Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO).

Catch these Kapuso shows as they bring superior entertainment every weekend beginning this Saturday and Sunday on GMA.

TV5 International continues expansion with Canada launch

TV5 International continues to expand with the recent launch of channels Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International in Canada. Held last November 3 during the PNT Singing Idol 2102 Grand Finals in Vancouver, the launch introduced to the public the availability of TV5’s channels through the Turbo TV bar, an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television)-powered device that transforms regular TV into a smart TV.

The Turbo TV bar allows users the flexibility to download and install their favorite Apps from the Google Store. Viewers can enjoy both local Canadian programs and TV5’s news and entertainment shows while having the functions of a desktop computer on their television sets. The Turbo TV Android Set top box also comes with a built-in camera, allowing users to surf the web and connect with their family and friends on Twitter, Facebook, Skype, and Youtube.



“Turbo TV is the first to offer this kind of cutting-edge technology to Filipinos living overseas, combining entertainment with almost everything one wants to do online,” said Claro Carmelo Ramirez, President of PGN, Ltd. “This is truly revolutionary and we are optimistic that our Kapatids in Canada will love this product.”



TV5’s Kapatid TV5 and Aksyon TV International are the only channels from the Philippines offered via the Turbo TV Filipino package, which is powered by Vancouver-based AEBC Internet Corp. and distributed by Reyfort Media Group all over Canada. Plans are also already underway for a bigger launch in the country sometime next year, with hopes to reach more Filipinos living in other key areas in the region.

Jennifer Lopez's Dance Again World Tour Live in Manila | A Night to Remember

I had a chance to watch JLo's Dance Again World Tour last night. Few days ago, I joined PLDT Home's JLo Twitter contest, and I'm one of the five lucky winners to watch the said concert.

Congrats @eccentricmelai @steve050504 @frenchiedarry @jayannminime @dyet_rkeza! You win 2 tickets each for @jlo's concert! #PLDTFibrJLo

— PLDT HOME (@PLDTHome) November 26, 2012

From my Instagram account

Thousand of fans trooped in at SM Mall of Asia Arena, as Latina diva visited Manila for the first time as a part of her Dance Again World Tour.

The spectacular night opened up by Philippine All-Stars. Followed by a duet by RnB prince Jay-R and sultry Mica Javier.



When we saw JLo's dancers going up on stage, we knew that it will be an awesome night of our lives. As she sang at least 20 songs from first album to her latest album, “LOVE?, Jennifer Lopez rocks SM MOA Arena!

JLo flaunts her six pack abs and bootylicious bod as she performed her 20 of her greatest hits.

From Phoemela Barranda's Instagram account

One of the highlights of the said concert when she sang an acoustic version of "If You Had My Love", she suddenly pick one of the fans standing near the stage and sang with her. 



Also, she shook hands with fans, took her own photo using one of the audience' camera phones, and she raised the Philippine flag draped it around her shoulders.



After the said concert, she went straight to the airport going for Dance Again World Tour leg in Hong Kong, she tweeted:

Thank you MANILA!To all the Filipino LOVE!RS who came out tonight...Mahal Kita #untilnexttime #DanceAgainWorldTour2012

— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) November 26, 2012

JLo's concert completed my birthday wish. It's really a night to remember.



Thank you PLDT Home for the two tickets that my sister and I enjoyed the fantabulous night.



More photos here.

PNoy leads storytelling session to Araw ng Pagbasa“Araw ng Pagbasa”

To
stress the importance of reading as the foundation of knowledge, President
Benigno S. Aquino III leads today a storytelling session with Grade V pupils of
T. Alonzo Elementary School in Project 4, Quezon
City.

Araw
ng Pagbasa is an annual advocacy program that began in 2008. Every year, public
elementary schools and high schools in Quezon
City simultaneously hold storytelling sessions in
Araling Panlipunan, Filipino, and English.

Araw ng Pagbasa was inspired by the ideals of the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy”
Aquino, who deeply believed that reading expands the mind that serves as a
key   to other learning.

To promote a nationwide advocacy for reading, November
was declared the National Reading Month which culminates with the “Araw ng Pagbasa” on November 27,
Ninoy’s birthday.

Education Secretary Armin Luisto said the move is in
support of the ten-point education agenda of the Aquino Administration which
promotes the Every Child a Reader Program (ECARP).

“Reading
enriches the mind and opens a host of other possibilities that is why we
encourage our children to start early and keep the habit as they grow older,”
Luistro added.

  

To highlight the Reading Month, Luistro directed all
regional, division and school level officials to lead the nationwide
synchronized reading program every first Monday of November from 9:00 to 10:00
in the morning.

“By encouraging reading among our school children
using many creative ways,   we are also motivating them to learn from the
lives of eminent Filipinos who can be our role models,” explained Luistro. 

School kids learn dengue self-defense in “Green Cross School Crashers”

CHILDREN ARE AT GREATER RISK of dengue infection,
according to the Department of Health. Kids of ages 10 years and below need to
level up their protection against this serious, potentially deadly
disease—whether they are at home or in school.

This is why the Green Cross School Crashers campaign
is a very important frontline effort to defend school children against dengue.
The Green Cross School Crashers team goes to various schools in Metro Manila to
empower school children by teaching them proper habits that will protect them
from dengue lamok or dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

The latest site of the Green Cross School Crashers
campaign is Paco Catholic School, where elementary school kids learned about
the two “school crashers” that they need to watch out for: Daytime Dengue
Lamok, and Nighttime Dengue Lamok.

The Green Cross School Crashers team held
two interactive learning sessions in the campus on November 19th, one for Grade
Four and another for Grade Six students.

Paco Catholic School Director Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz, is happy that the students displayed much enthusiasm
and learning during their participation in the interactive educational session
held by the Green Cross School Crashers team for the kids.  

Though Paco Catholic School has recorded
low dengue cases – 9 out of 2822 grade school students and 7 out of 2689 high
school students – the school is very cooperative and welcomed the Green Cross
School Crashers team. 

Double threat

One of the most important things that the Paco Catholic
School kids learned is
that there are actually two types, or species, of dengue lamok. one species, Aedes aegypti, bites during the day,
while the other species, Aedes albopictus,
bites at night.

For many, many years, people believed that
Ae.aegypti was the only threat.
Recently, however, Filipino entomologists discovered that another dengue lamok,
Ae. albopictus, also threatens kids
and families with dengue during nighttime.

So that kids can easily understand this
new scientific discovery and other concepts about dengue and dengue lamok, they
are taught by the Green Cross Crashers team using games, songs, dances,
story-telling sessions and interaction with the Green Cross Ambassador, Ms.
Green, and the two mascots: Daytime Dengue Lamok and Nighttime Dengue Lamok.

These various activities help kids
understand that the threat of dengue is now double, with dengue lamok biting
during the day and at night. This double threat of dengue is more worrisome
when DOH statistics are considered:

Based on a DOH report, the national dengue
cases from January to September 2012 now reached 95,142.  This figure is 12.94% higher compared to the
same period last year which was 84, 244 cases. 
DOH has also detailed that the prime dengue victims are mostly children
under 10 years of age because of their weaker immune systems. 

Dengue defense

Ms. Green shared information on what students and
parents can do to prevent dengue lamok from breeding. For example, getting rid
of stagnant water in the house and its surroundings; this is because stagnant
water is a mosquito breeding site.  

Ms. Green taught the school kids the special Day and
Night Dengue Lamok Defense stance.   The
stance is similar to a karate block—and while the gesture is symbolic, it
derived its effectiveness from the kids’ natural affinity for movement,
mimicry, and play.

Other preventive measures discussed included: wearing
of long pants and long sleeved shirts; and applying insect repellent lotion to prevent mosquitoes from
landing on and biting the kids’ skin.  

Green Cross Insect Repellent Lotion is clinically
proven to protect against Daytime Dengue Lamok and Nighttime Dengue Lamok. It
also provides the  anti-bacterial
protection that the Green Cross brand is known and trusted to provide.

While dengue lamok continue to lurk around us, the Paco Catholic
School kids now know how
to protect themselves, thanks to Green Cross School Crashers.  Aside from the new learning the students got
from the Green Cross School Crashers, Paco Catholic
School personnel
regularly do fumigation and clearing of stagnant water within the school’s
surroundings. The school also often coordinates with its barangay for new
health programs and echoes these learnings to its students and teachers.

Other Metro Manila schools that have
already joined the campaign against dengue include St. Scholastica’s College
Manila; St .Scholastica’s College Marikina, St. Pedro Poveda, Manila Cathedral
School, Notre Dame of Greater Manila, St. Mary’s Academy of Caloocan, Diliman
Preparatory School, Sienna College, St. Jude Catholic School, Philippine
Cultural College, Pasig Catholic College, University of Perpetual Help, Lourdes
School of Mandaluyong, Divine Light Academy, Paref Southridge School and MGC
New Life School.

For more details on Green Cross School Crashers, visit www.facebook.com/greencrossphilippines
or call Green Cross hotline at 0917 976 5980.