Pinoy Power: 2010

Bacolod’s AID Foundation Wins BBC World Challenge 2010

The Negros AID Foundation (ADFI) and its hydraulic ram pump program emerged as winner in the recent 2010 BBC World Challenge, a competition that recognizes and rewards small businesses from around the world that tackle environmental and social issues.

Julius Babao Pushes for a House for Every Filipino in 'Krusada'

Over five million Filipino families are in need of permanent shelter according to the National Housing Authority, while many are making do with weak and unstable homes.

Manny Pacquiao is Sports Illustrated’s Top Boxing Story of 2010

Sports Illustrated Magazine labeled 2010 in the world of boxing as the Year of Manny Pacquiao.

'Suntok Ginto' Launched to Help Pinoy Pugs Win 1st Olympic Gold

"Suntok Ginto" is an advocacy to help the Philippines win its first Olympic gold in boxing.

Glee's Darren Criss Live Concert in Manila: Ayala Malls Dec 21 & 22, 2010

Glee star Darren Criss is proud to be pinoy and he is coming home to the Philippines!

Glee's Darren Criss is Proud to Be Pinoy

Darren Criss, "Glee's" latest breakout star is proud to be Pinoy.

Pinoy Power is Finalist in the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards

It was announced during the awarding ceremony of the 2010 Philippine Blog Awards on December 12, Sunday night, that PINOY POWER is a finalist in the Best Culture and Arts Blog Category.

Maraming salamat po sa mga bumubuo ng Philippine Blog Awards for this recognition.

'Grand Halad sa Kapamilya' Hailed as Biggest Public Service Offering of the Year

Over 10,000 Kapamilyas attended. About P5-million worth of services rendered...

Teen.com Features '30 Days with Charice'

Cameras are following Charice for 30 days in a documentary by Emmy-award winning director Matthew Mills.

Philippine Team Wins Amazing Race Asia 4

For the very first time, a team from the Philippines finished first on Amazing Race Asia!

Charice's 'Pyramid' is No. 4 in Yahoo's Most Irresistible Lyrics

Pyramid, the international debut single of our very own Charice, makes it to no. 4 of "Yahoo's 2010 Year in Review: Most Irresistible Lyrics" list.

Charice Sings 'Jingle Bell Rock' at the 78th Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center

International singing sensation and our very own Charice performed her Christmas single "Jingle Bell Rock" in front of half a million souls who flocked to NBC's 78th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event at the Rockefeller Center in New York.

2010 MMFF to Showcase 5 Indie Films

For the first time in the 36 years of the annual and much-anticipated filmfest, 5 indie films be highlighted in this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

According to Atty. Francis Tolentino, the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which organizes the annual MMFF, five independent films will be shown in selected theaters from Dec. 16 to 21, a week before the actual film festival when 8 mainstream entries are scheduled to open on Christmas Day.

This move will surely help the growing industry of independent films in the country, some of which brought home honors from various international film festival abroad.

The 5 Indie Films to be screened as part of the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival are as follows:

SLOW FADE - Starring Diether Ocampo, Precious Lara Quigaman, Archie Adamos, Jaime Fabregas, Alchris Galura, Mosang, Alwyn Uytingco, Fonz Deza, Lui Manansala, Abel Napuran, Richard Manabat, Irene Tan-Gurango and German Moreno; Directed by: Rommel Sales (CLICK HERE TO WATCH TRAILER).

Pinoy Docu 'Kano: An American and His Harem' Wins in International Documentary Filmfest in Amsterdam

The pinoy docu-film "Kano: An American and His Harem" has just won the award for Best First Appearance in the 2010 International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam.

Filipino-Irish Darren Criss Tops EW's Best Guest Stars of 'Glee', Charice Ranks 7th

The 23-year-old Filipino-Irish Darren Criss topped Entertainment Weekly's list of the Best Guest Stars on the hit tv series "Glee."

PHL's Teresita Sy-Coson Makes It to Fortune's List of 50 Most Powerful Women in the World

One Filipina made it to the global list of Fortune Magazine's 50 Most Powerful Women for 2010.

Pinoy Boxer Saludar Wins PHL's 3rd Gold in the 2010 Asian Games

Filipino boxer Rey Saludar won the country's 3rd gold medal in the ongoing 16th Asian games in Guangzhou, China.

Charice to Star on GMA's Christmas Special

Charice is set to return home on November 27 for the taping of her Christmas TV special on GMA-7.

Filipino-Irish Darren Criss Performs 'Hey Soul Sister' on Glee

Filipino-Irish Darren Criss and the Warblers (including Kurt!) perform Train's hit song "Hey Soul Sister."

'Pinoy Sunday' is the Opening Film of the 12th Cinemanila

Pinoy Sunday, a movie about two OFWs in Taiwan and directed by Cannes winner Wi Ding Ho, has been chosen to open the 12th Cinemanila International Film Festival.

Charice Sings Duet with David Archuleta at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Grove LA

David Archuleta and

After his album tour here in the Philippines, David Archuleta returned to the US to perform at the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at The Grove LA with our very own Charice.

2 Pinoy Teams in the Final 4 of Amazing Race Asia

PHL girls team of Jess and Lani ("The Party Girls") are the first team to arrive on the pit stop for second consecutive week.

Philippines Wins 2nd gold, 1st Silver Medals at Billiards Event of 2010 Asian Games

Dennis Orcollo wins 2nd gold medal for the Philippines when he defeated compatriot Warren Kiamco in an all-Filipino final in the 9-ball billiards event.

Champion's League Joins Campaign to Save Pasig River

Manny Pacquiao's Book Available on November 19!

The world's best boxer releases his autobiography on November 19.

Bowler Rivera Wins 1st Asiad Gold for the Philippines

Bowler Engelberto “Biboy" Rivera captured the Philippines' first gold medal in the 16th Asian Games.

Michael V. and Dingdong Dantes are Nominated in the 2010 Asian Television Awards

Kapuso stars Michael V. and Dingdong Dantes are nominated in the performance category of the 2010 Asian Television Awards.

Charo Santos-Concio leads DZMM's TLC and classroom on wheels

Telling a story is nothing new to ABS-CBN President Charo Santos-Concio, the host of the 19-year-old drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” But last Saturday (Nov 6), Charo got to experience a different kind of storytelling as a volunteer in DZMM’s Teaching Learning Caring (TLC) clinic-on-wheels and classroom-on-wheels project.

Pacquiao Beats Margarito, Wins 8th World Crown

The world's best boxer just added another feather to his cap--the WBC Super Welterweight belt--his eight world title!

Zyrene Parsad Sings 'Lupang Hinirang' in Pacquiao-Margarito Bout

Zyrene Parsad sang the Philippine National Anthem before the much-awaited bout of Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito in Texas, USA.

'Amigo' Premieres in the US

A film which takes place in the Philippines in 1900 during the Philippine–American War which was shot entirely in the Philippines and with mostly Filipino crew premiered successfully in the US.

Pinay Beauties Semifinalists in Miss International and Miss Intercontinental

Pinay beauty shines in both Miss International and Miss Intercontinental pageants this year as our very own Krista Kleiner (International) and Christi Lynn McGarry (Intercontinental) made it to the semis of their respective pageants.

2010 Cinema One Originals will screen seven finalists at Shangri-La Mall from November 10-16

Seven unpredictable stories from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be presented in an annual event that aims to showcase out-of-the-box storytelling.

'Donor', Meryll Soriano Win in Brussels

It's a double victory for the Philippines in the recently concluded 37th Brussels Film Festival.

Philippines at the 2010 Asian Games

The Philippines is sending 188 athletes to the 2010 Asian Games which is happening in Guangzhou, China from November 12 to November 27, 2010.

Christian Bautista Stars in Indonesian Film 'Jayden's Choir'

Christian Bautista is currently in Indonesia shooting his first full length international film called "Jayden’s Choir."

ABS-CBN Releases their 2010 Christmas Station ID

ABS-CBN has released their highly-anticipated Christmas Station ID for 2010.

Charice Wins 'Icon of Tomorrow Award'

Charice just added another feather to her cap.

Krista Kleiner Among the Favorites to Win Miss International 2010

Our very own Krista Kleiner is favored by beauty experts as one of the strong contestants to win Miss International 2010.

Manny Pacquiao Sings with Will Ferrell on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Our Pambansang Kamao graced the US late night TV program Jimmy Kimmel Show for the third time. This time, he teamed up with popular comedian Will Ferrell and performed one of John Lennon's best songs "Imagine."

Fans applauded Ferrell and Pacman afterwards. Although it's not a knock-out performance from Manny, for a boxer and a politician, he did a decent job.

Fil-Am Pitcher Behind SF Giants' World Series Win

Filipino-American Tim Lincecum pitched the San Francisco Giants to win their first World Series title since 1954, beating Texas Rangers 3-1 in game 5 of the Major League Baseball (MLB) best-of-seven finals.

'Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino' - The ABS-CBN Christmas2010 Station ID

ABS-CBN formally jumpstarts its Christmas campaign with President Noynoy Aquino as the guest of honor in the blessing and dedication of the ELJ Communications Center and the launch of its Christmas campaign with a station ID to be aired during “TV Patrol” on Nov 4 (Thurs).

Francis M. and Ely Buendia collaborated for 'Wasak Waltz'

Two of the country's greatest music artists--Ely Buendia and the late Francis M.--collaborated with this newly released song called "Wasak Waltz".

GMA-7 Christmas Station ID 2010: 'Isang Pagkilala sa Puso ng Pilipino Ngayong Pasko'

This Christmas season, GMA Network launches a different kind of station ID.

Bacolod's AID Foundation makes it as finalist in BBC World Challenge

The Negros AID Foundation (ADFI) and its hydraulic ram pump program was selected as one of the twelve finalists for the BBC 2010 World Challenge.

MYX Celebrates a Decade of Awesome Music

Bring out the party animal in you and get ready for the biggest anniversary concert of the year as MYX, the country’s No. 1 music authority celebrates 10 years of love, 10 years of fun and 10 years of great music with “I ? MYX” this November 18, 2010, SM Mall Of Asia, Concert Grounds.

100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2010 - Video Montage

Check out this video montage featuring the 100 MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR 2010!

Who is Your 'Bayaning Pilipino'?

Voting for Bayaning Pilipino People’s Choice ends on Oct. 31

They do not carry the name of Rizal, Bonifacio, or Mabini but they are the living proof that any Filipino can be a hero.

They are the finalists in the 2010 Gawad Geny Lopez Bayaning Pilipino Awards—young Filipinos, groups, and individuals that have shown compassion, brilliance, strength, courage, and unconditional love for their countrymen.

For the first time in history, Bayaning Pilipino Awards gives every Filipino the chance to elect their hero of choice in the individual category through the Cobra Bayaning Pilipino People’s Choice Award. The finalist with the most votes received through text, online, and via wireless audience response system or WARS takes home the trophy.

Last October 10, we got a glimpse at the heroic deeds of the individual finalists through five short films especially produced by ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs for Bayaning Pilipino:

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