Half-pinay Sylvia Ratonel was the hot favorite to win this year’s Singapore Idol but the title went to Sezairi Sezali.
Half-Pinay Sylvia Ratonel Almost Clinch Singapore Idol Title
Half-pinay Sylvia Ratonel was the hot favorite to win this year’s Singapore Idol but the title went to Sezairi Sezali.
Rhap Salazar Wows Ellen
After Charice, junior world champion Rhap Salazar performed on the Ellen DeGeneres show and wowed the new American Idol judge - Ellen.
Manny Pacquiao Wins Over Miguel Cotto by TKO
Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao once again made history by beating Miguel Cotto and became the first Asian boxer to achieved a seven world titles in seven different weight divisions (Flyweight, Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, Super Featherweight, Lightweight, Light Welterweight and now, Welterweight).
Miss Philippines Sandra Seifert Wins Miss Earth 2009 Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown
After winning the Best in Swismsuit award last Saturday, Philippine bet Sandra Seifert, bagged the Best in Evening Gown!
Manny Pacquiao Guests in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Despite the rigid training schedule that he needs for his upcoming fight with Puerto Rican boxer Manuel Cotto on November 15, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao still took time to relax and even visited Jimmy Kimmel for a sit-down interview.
Pacman talked about his passions, he dished about his boxing and acting career, and he even performed a song for the audience, singing the ballad "Sometimes When We Touch".
Watch the 3-part video interview of Jimmy Kimmel with Pacman below
Pacman talked about his passions, he dished about his boxing and acting career, and he even performed a song for the audience, singing the ballad "Sometimes When We Touch".
Watch the 3-part video interview of Jimmy Kimmel with Pacman below
Mig Ayesa Composed a Song for Ondoy Victims
Mig Ayesa, the Fil-Aussie finalist in the US reality show Rockstar:INXS, created a heartwarming song titled "United As One" for the victims of typhoon Ondoy.
Arnel Pineda Wows Oprah
The amazing comeback story of Journey and how they discovered our very own Arnel Pineda half-way around the world were featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show recently.
Help for Typhoon Ondoy Victims in the Philippines
Here are the agencies that accept cash and in-kind donations for the typhoon Ondoy victims:
Efren Peñaflorida Makes It to CNN Top 10 Heroes of 2009
A Filipino made it to CNN's list of Top 10 Heroes of 2009.
Apl.de.Ap - Take U to the Philippines Music Video
The Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap has collaborated with the Department of Tourism to create a video promoting the country entitled "Take U to the Philippines."
Pinay Sylvia Ratonel Makes it to Singapore Idol Top 13
Sylvia Ratonel, a Euro-Filipina working as a secretary in Singapore, made it in the Top 13 of Singapore Idol.
National Finalists for 3rd Philippine Blog Awards Announced
Now on its 3rd year, the Philippine Blog Awards (PBA) will held not just one but three awarding ceremonies this year, one in Luzon, one in Vizayas and one in Mindanao. This year's theme is "One Blogging Nation" reflecting the diversity in unity of Filipino bloggers accross the country and overseas as well.
RP Avoids Recession
Government spending on construction helped boost the Philippine economy, a senior official said Thursday, as data showed it grew 1.5% year on year in the second quarter.
Pinoy Helms Docu on National Geographic Channel
A 100% Filipino-made documentary is going to be aired on National Geographic Channel.
National Artists of the Philippines
Here is the updated list of National Artists awardees as of 2009:
RP Wins 25 Golds at the 13th WCOPA
Team Philippines captured a total of 59 medals (25 golds, 25 silvers and 9 bronzes) at the 13th World Championships of Performing Arts.
Rhap Salazar is WCOPA's 2009 Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World
The Philippines grabbed the the 2009 Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World at the recently concluded 13th World Championships of Performing Arts courtesy of Little Big Star winner Rhap Salazar.Watch the video of Ralph in the grand finals of the Junior Grand Champion Solo Vocalist of the World category singing "All By Myself." Every soul in the room were blown away by his performance.
Rhap Salazar Kills the Competition - WCOPA 2009
Rhap Salazar wins every categories he competed with at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2009.
Rhap Salazar Kills the Competition with "All By Myself:"
Rhap Salazar Kills the Competition with "All By Myself:"
Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment Complex Soon to Rise
Dubbed as the "New Nayong Pilipino," an integrated resort with a world class theme park, casinos, hotel, museum, shopping malls, sports arena, coliseum and a sky high tower will soon rise near the SM Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City.
ABS-CBN's Lobo Bags World TV Award
The ABS-CBN fantaserye "Lobo" starring Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual was named Best Telenovela in the 30th BANFF World Television Festival which was held in Toronto, Canada.
Barbosa bags 14th US Over-all Chess Title
Filipino International Master Oliver Barbosa continued his winning streak in the US by emerging as the over-all champion in the just-concluded 6th Annual George Washington Open International Chess Championships last June 13 to 14 in Sterling, Virginia.
RP gets top marks on climate change in Bonn
The Philippines received top marks from the United Kingdom-based environmental non-government organization Friends of the Earth International for boldly calling on rich industrialized countries to set higher greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
The NGO honored the country at the recently-concluded climate change negotiations in Bonn, Germany.
In a witty attempt to portray the recent climate talks as a classroom session with nations as pupils, the youth component of Friends of the Earth International published a “School Report on Leadership” which assessed performance of participating countries in this critical event leading to the key climate change conference in Copenhagen this December.
Alongside India and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), the Philippines ranked first in a list of 11 “pupils” or participating countries and named in the report as an “excellent math student” who, throughout the duration of the talks, gave “guidance to failing classmates that only higher reduction targets for rich industrialized nations will keep us below a 1.5ºC increase.”
The Philippines’ success in the international climate change talks comes at the heels of the successful two-day High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Asia Pacific organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), attended by top environment stakeholders and keynoted by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
The NGO honored the country at the recently-concluded climate change negotiations in Bonn, Germany.
In a witty attempt to portray the recent climate talks as a classroom session with nations as pupils, the youth component of Friends of the Earth International published a “School Report on Leadership” which assessed performance of participating countries in this critical event leading to the key climate change conference in Copenhagen this December.
Alongside India and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), the Philippines ranked first in a list of 11 “pupils” or participating countries and named in the report as an “excellent math student” who, throughout the duration of the talks, gave “guidance to failing classmates that only higher reduction targets for rich industrialized nations will keep us below a 1.5ºC increase.”
The Philippines’ success in the international climate change talks comes at the heels of the successful two-day High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change in Asia Pacific organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), attended by top environment stakeholders and keynoted by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Filipina Karla Garcia is Finalist of So You Think You Can Dance US
After Melody Lacayanga, another Filipina made it as finalist on the hit tv reality competition "So You Think You Can Dance" and she's none other than Karla Garcia!
GMA Wins 3 Awards in the 2009 US International Video and Film Festival
GMA News and Public Affairs once again brought home trophies from the US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF).
Charice Wows the Italians Again
International singing sensation Charice has guested in one of Italy's top rating shows, belting out at least five songs that left the audience breathless.
Charice 'Note to God' Debuts at Billboard Hot 100
Our very own Charice invaded the Billboard Hot 100 this week after her single Note to God conquered iTunes and Amazon charts last week.
Brillante Mendoza is Cannes Best Director
Our very own Brillante Mendoza bags the Prix de la Mise en Scene Best Director award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival for his movie "Kinatay."
Charice Performs 1st US Single on Oprah
International singing sensation Charice unveiled her first international single, “A Note to God,” on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Monday (US time), a performance that brought the popular American host to tears.PDA Little Dreamers Amy Nobleza and Philip Nadela Perform on Korea’s Star King
First, there was Charice Pempengco. Now, two more Kapamilya got the chance to show internationally what young Pinoy talents are really like through Korea's Star King TV.Pinoy Dream Academy Little Dreamers' Philip Nadela and Amy Nobleza were invited to perform in Korea’s Star King TV, and here are their performances:
RP Bet Wins 2009 International Beauty and Model Festival
Our very own April Love Jordan, a semi-finalist of Bb. Pilipinas 2009 and Miss Philippines-Earth 2006, bested more than 40 contestants of the International Beauty and Model Festival 2009 in China.
Ako Mismo - TV Plug
Making a stand and taking real action for the causes you believe in. Causes that you yourself can truly pursue to make a real, positive difference to your fellow countryman, to your country.
Martin Nievera - Philippine National Anthem
Martin Nievera is the first male artist to sing the Philippine National Anthem in Pacman's bouts. Check out his fresh version of "Lupang Hinirang" that he performed at the Paquiao-Hatton bout at the MGM Las Vegas Sunday morning (Philippine time).
Manny Pacquiao Receives Most Number of Votes in TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2009 Poll
On the eve of his monumental bout against Ricky Hatton, our Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao is now leading in TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2009 by getting a whopping 20,391,818 number of votes.
Filipino Jal Joshua Wins 2nd Place on Australia's Got Talent 2009
A Filipino boy, Jal Joshua, 12 years old, showed Australia how good Filipinos are in singing! Jal Joshua sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" in Australia's Got Talent SemiFinal 2009. He won 2nd place in the final round.
Watch the videos after the jump...
Artists Who Sang the Philippine National Anthem in Pacman's Previous Fights
There's something about the singing of Philippine National Anthem before the boxing match of our Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao that brings out the nationalistic spirit of every Pinoy. Is it the way it's sung? Is it the artist? Is it the song composed by Julian Felipe? Or is it the anticipation of Pacquiao's bout that will bring honor to the country?
In Pacman's previous 10 bouts, all artists that sang the Lupang Hinirang were all female. Here they are:
Lani Misalucha in Pacquiao Versus Morales:
In Pacman's previous 10 bouts, all artists that sang the Lupang Hinirang were all female. Here they are:
Lani Misalucha in Pacquiao Versus Morales:
Charice in Italy - I Will Always Love You
Charice was the guest of honor in Rai Uno’s top Italian musical variety show “Ti Lascio Una Canzone” (I’m Leaving a Song for You) last April 4, 2009 in San Remo, Italy.
Here is her introduction video followed by her singing her signature song I Will Always Love You:
Here is her introduction video followed by her singing her signature song I Will Always Love You:
Charice in Italy - The Prayer - with Gianluca Ginoble
Charice Sings "The Prayer" with Italian singer Gianluca Ginoble on Rai Uno’s top Italian musical variety show “Ti Lascio Una Canzone” (I’m Leaving a Song for You) last April 4, 2009 in San Remo, Italy.
Charice in Italy - I Have Nothing - with Sonia Mosca and Sara Pischedda
Charice performed "I Have Nothing" with Italian stars Sonia Mosca and Sara Pischedda on Rai Uno’s top Italian musical variety show “Ti Lascio Una Canzone” (I’m Leaving a Song for You) last April 4, 2009.
Guiness Record for RP's BIDA March
Pinay Shines on 'Step It Up and Dance'
Filipino-American Michelle Camaya was one of the outstanding finalists in Bravo's reality dance competition Step It Up And Dance.
Gina Pareño Wins Acting Plum at 3rd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Our very own Gina Pareño has just won Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Sebis" (Service) in the recently concluded 3rd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF).
'Jay' receieves Special Award in Mexico
After winning the Audience Award at the Black Movie Film Festival in Geneva Switzerland, the Cinemalaya movie "Jay" was honored this time in Mexico.Fil-Am animator wins in Berlin Filmfest
The work of US-based Filipino animator and filmmaker Arvin Bautista won one of the major prizes in the recently concluded 59th Berlinale Competition in Berlin Germany.Forbes Magazine names 4 Pinoys Heroes of Philanthropy
Forbes Magazine honors 4 Filipinos in the prestigious Asia Pacific region Philanthropy list.
Charice Performs 'Fingerprint' at Oscars After-Party
Charice performed her new song "Fingerprint" from her upcoming US debut album in the Oscars after-party at Mr. Chow in Los Angeles last Feb. 22, 2009. However, she wasn't able to sing the whole song because of technical problems. PAL wins best Asean tourism photo award
An award-winning image of a flock of migratory birds crammed on an islet at the Tubbataha Reef was recently judged Best ASEAN Tourism Photo by the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) during the 23rd ASEANTA Awards for Excellence in Tourism 2009 held recently in Hanoi, Vietnam.Short Film 'Andong' Win 2 Prizes in France Filmfest
A Filipino short film set in a dumpsite bagged two prizes in the 31st Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival recently held in France.I-Witness Discovers Rare Bird
A rare bird found only in the Philippines has been photographed alive for the first time and confirmed to still exist, the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines reports.Philippines’ one of Asia’s bright spots
The Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce said the Philippines remains one of the economies in the region insulated from the effects of the global economic downturn.
This was the observation of Dr. Victor Fung, chairman of the ICC.
This was the observation of Dr. Victor Fung, chairman of the ICC.
Charice to Perform in Oscars Afterparty
Charice is set to add another milestone in her career after she has been scheduled to perform at an afterparty of the prestigious Oscar Awards night in Hollywood. She has also been recognized as one of the “"shining stars of 2009" alongside George Clooney and Kate Winslet. Charice who arrived from Dubai and US also clarified reports on her supposed adoption by celebrated TV host Oprah Winfrey, Mario Dumaual reports in TV Patrol World.
Francis Alcantara is the first Filipino to win in Australian Open
Francis Casey “Niño” Alcantara is the first Pinoy to win a Grand Slam title in the Philippine Tennis history.
Pasion and Reyes Win Top Honors in Berlin's Asian Hot Shots 2009
Filipino filmmakers Francis Xavier Pasion and Mark Reyes bagged the top Asian Hotshots Berlin Filmfest 2009.Serbis Receives Rave Reviews Abroad
After its limited screening in the US, Brillante Mendoza's Cannes entry "Serbis" received rave reviews from various critics. According to TimeOutNewYork.com, Serbis is the Philippine counterpart of Oscar Best Picture nominee Slumdog Millionaire for depicting poverty in a third world country. Furthermoere, Serbis got an 86% fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes.Ellen invites Pinoy YouTube singing sensation duo 'Rin on the Rox'
American talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has invited two talented Filipino "bathroom singers" to guest on her popular “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
RP Wins 3 Golds in the 2009 New York Festivals
GMA, ABS-CBN and QTV-11 each won a Gold Medal for the Philippines in the 2009 New York Festivals.Brillante Mendoza, Jaclyn Jose & Gina Pareño Nominated in the 2009 Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards are presented annually by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society to recognize excellence of film professionals in the film industries of Asia. Our very own Brillante Mendoza is nominated for Best Director for his Cannes' entry "Serbis." Jaclyn Jose and Gina Pareno, on the other hand, are nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Brillante Mendoza's 'Serbis' to be Shown in the US
International award-winning movie "Serbis" (Service) by Brillante Mendoza (Slingshot, The Masseur, Summer Heat, Foster Child) is showing in selected theaters in the US on January 16, 2009. Check out the US poster and trailer of Serbis after the jump.