Pinoy Power: July 2011

AJ Banal Beats Tyson Cave, Retains WBO Title

AJ 'Bazooka' Banal defeated Canadian boxer Tyson Cave on Sunday via an 8th round technical decision in Pinoy Pride 7: Battle at Mactan.

'Happy Yipee Yehey' Opens Competition that Challenges the Excellence of the Filipino Youth

“Happy Yipee Yehey” (HYY) proudly opens the search for the next “Batang Genius,” a competition that challenges the excellence of the Filipino youth.

YES! 100 Most Beautiful Stars 2011 List Revealed

48 Kapamilya, 43 Kapuso and 8 Kapatid stars comprised YES! Magazine's "100 Most Beautiful Stars in the Philippines for 2011."

Don't Stop Believin' - Arnel Pineda Belts Out the Resurgent Anthem on 'Today'

Arnel Pineda of the rock band "Journey" belts out the resurgent anthem "Don't Stop Believin'" on "Today."

Boracay Ranks 4th in the World's Best Islands

US travel magazine "Travel + Leisure" has revealed their 2011 Top 10 list of the World's Best Cities and the World's Best Islands.

Gloria Arroyo Surgery Successful, Doctor Says

Ex-President and Pampanga Congresswoman Gloria Arroyo underwent a successful 5-hour surgical operation on her neck at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig City on Monday.

Charice - 'One Day' Music Video Released

Charice finally released her second international music video!

2 Fil-Ams in Top 6 of 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Two Filipino-Americans have made it to the top 6 of America's top-rated dance show "So You Think You Can Dance."

'Diego and His Brothers' Trailer

"Diego and His Brothers" is a film by Marty Lopez which has been awarded the Russell Hexter Filmmaker Grant for its look, story, and performances of the actors.

Pakyaw's First Black Bag Winner Revealed

Would you spend P2,000 for an item you didn’t know?

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 2 Result - PHL Loses 1-5 on Agregate (VIDEO)

Kuwait spoiled the Philippines' bid to advance to the next round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday night during the second leg of their tie at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

ABS-CBN Wins Asia's Best Employer Brand Award

ABS-CBN was named one of ASIA’s BEST EMPLOYER BRAND AWARDS 2011 in recognition of the Kapamilya network’s valuable achievements, making it a most sought after employer, whose organizational framework covers being exemplary in learning and development initiatives, communicating distinctiveness in employee hiring, training and retention practices, and continuing innovation.

Animal Crush Videos to Become a Criminal Offense in PHL

The production of the gruesome "animal crush videos" is about to become a criminal offense in the Philippines with penalty of up to 7 years in prison.

Philippine Azkals All Set for the 2nd Game Against Kuwait Tonight

Can a wet and rainy Rizal Memorial Stadium an advantage to our very own Azkals with their match against the Kuwait Al-Azraq this afternoon?

Azkals vs. Kuwait and MLS All-Star Game Air on Studio 23

The football fever in the country peaks tomorrow (July 28) as ABS-CBN Sports brings viewers two world-class matches on Studio 23, featuring football superstars David Beckham and Thierry Henry and our very own Philippine Azkals football team.

Typhoon Juaning Update (July 27)

Typhoon “JUANING” has slightly intensified before it made landfall over Dinalungan, Aurora at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 27, according to the latest weather bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Iglesia Ni Cristo Celebrates 97th Anniversary

Iglesia ni Cristo is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia.

Suspension of Classes on July 27 Announced by CHED

Executive Secretary Atty. Paquito “Jojo” Ochoa, Jr. has declared the suspension of classes in all levels in Metro Manila on Wednesday, due to tropical storm “Juaning.”

Dolphy Celebrates 83rd Birthday via a TV5 Special

TV5 celebrated the birthday of Philippine showbiz’s living icon, the Comedy King Dolphy, via a two-hour special entitled “Talentadong Pidol” last Sunday, July 24.

Henry Omaga-Diaz Starts Crusade for Overseas Filipino Workers

Lack of job and business opportunities have pushed Filipinos to search for livelihood abroad. There, they don’t only find work, but they also earn more than what they usually get back home.

Bagyong Juaning - PAGASA Update (July 26, 2011)

Tropical Storm "JUANING" continues to move West Northwest and posing a real threat to Quezon-Aurora Area.

SONA of P-Noy vs the People's SONA on 'Patrol ng Pilipino'

While the President and his team are preparing for his annual “State of the Nation Address” (SONA), the members of militant groups, the veterans of countless rallies, are also getting ready to deliver what they think is the real state of the nation, the “People’s SONA,” as they call it.

SONA of Pres. Noynoy Aquino - Transcript

State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
To the Congress of the Philippines

[Delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 25, 2011]

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay; mga dating Pangulong Fidel Valdez Ramos at Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Chief Justice Renato Corona at ang ating mga kagalang-galang na mahistrado ng Korte Suprema; mga kagalang-galang na kasapi ng diplomatic corps; mga miyembro ng Kamara de Representante at ng Senado; mga Local Government officials; mga miyembro ng ating Gabinete; mga unipormadong kasapi ng militar at kapulisan; mga kapwa ko nagseserbisyo sa taumbayan;

SONA of Noynoy Aquino 2011 Live Stream

The 2011 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Noynoy Aquino will go on live stream this afternoon, July 25, at around 4:00 p.m.

Streaming video by Ustream

PHL's Joshua Pineda is 2011 WCOPA's Junior Grand Champion

Kapuso child star Joshua Pineda bagged the prestigious Junior Grand Champion Performer of the World for the Philippines in the recently concluded 2011 World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA).

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 1 Result and Highlights (Video)

The Philippine Azkals lost to Kuwait, 3-0, in the first leg of their FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Pinay Singing Sensation in Switzerland Collaborates with Richard Poon

Lica De Guzman, the pinay singing sensation in Switzerland and protege of Phil Collins, no less, has released the music video for her song "All I Wanna Be" featuring the country's multi-platinum crooner Richard Poon.

Watch the music video after the jump...

Ruffa Gutierrez Gets Her Shoes Back from Honest Cab Driver

Just like Cinderella, actress and TV host Ruffa Gutierrez finally got her happy ending after taxi driver Ariel Dalangin personally returned her missing shoes yesterday (July 20) through the progam “Aksyon Ngayon” on DZMM.

Karen Davila Campaigns for Renewable Energy

Award-winning broadcast journalist Karen Davila returns to the current affairs program “Krusada” to lobby the use of Renewable Energy, or energy from natural resources, in the country.

Kiefer Ravena is Back in the Game!

Two-time UAAP juniors MVP Kiefer Ravena bounced back from his scoreless debut with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals as Ateneo (ADMU) beat La Salle (DLSU), 81-72, in the 74th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum. This is a big improvement from his scoreless, two-rebound and one-assist output in his much-awaited debut in Ateneo's opening game win against Adamson.

Tomorrow, UP takes on NU at 2:00 pm and UST battles UE at 4:00 pm.

Manny Pacquiao Wins 2011 ESPY Best Fighter Award

Our Pambansang Kamao--Manny Pacquiao--was named Best Fighter in the annual ESPY Award for the second time.

TV5 Goes International

After making waves in Philippine broadcasting and expanding its reach to key cities all over the country, TV5 takes another giant leap forward by launching two international channels that will give Filipinos overseas access to the network’s most popular programs.

PETA’s Response to the Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Lacierda’s Statement on the Manila Zoo

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been campaigning for years about the poor conditions in which animals are kept at the Manila Zoo. It is time for the government to recognize that animals should not be kept in captivity.

GMA News and Public Affairs Wins at the 32nd Telly Awards in New York

GMA News and Public Affairs, the Philippines’ most awarded news organization, stamped its class anew with five citations – one silver and four bronze awards – in the 32nd Telly Awards in New York City, USA.

Noel Cabangon Releases All-Tagalog Album 'Panaginip'

Universal Records is proud to present Noel Cabangon's latest album "Panaginip" featuring the launching single of the same title.

Meet Mindy - Ellen's Filipina Housekeeper

And she has a funny segment on The Ellen DeGeneres Show called
"Mindy's Reality Roundup", where she reviews reality shows and movies.

Historical Movie 'Amigo' is Now Showing in PHL

A film which takes place in the Philippines in 1900 during the Philippine–American War which was shot entirely in the Philippines is now showing in theaters.

UAAP Season 74 Kicks Off Despite Heavy Rains

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) 74th season kicked off yesterday, July 9, with a 2-hour Olympic-style opening ceremony that gathered over 12,000 athletes, program participants, students, alumni and fans at the Marikina Sports Complex.

Quark Henares' 'Rakenrol' is Cinemalaya's Closing Film

After 5 years in the making, director Quark Henares’ RAKENROL is finally coming out.

University of the Philippines Ranks 34th in Best English-Teaching Schools in the World

The University of the Philippines ranked 34th in the Top 50 Best English-teaching schools in the world according to the latest list released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Charice Releases 'Far as the Sky' Music Video

International singing sensation Charice was chosen by a Japanese producer to sing the theme song of a television series in Japan.

Philippine Rugby Team - Too Sexy for Billboards?

The Bench billboard along EDSA-Guadalupe featuring the members of the Philippine rugby team, also known as Philippine Volcanoes, in their underwear has been removed.

Neil Etheridge is the Star of Action-Packed TVC for Cortal

Fil-Brit Azkals goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is the star of Cortal SQR new action-packed commercial showing the football team hard at work when training, and enduring body pain while at it.

Bernadette Sembrano Fights Obesity in 'Krusada'

Over three million children are overweight or obese in the Philippines, according to a study by the World Health Organization.

'Pajero Bishops' Guilty of Graft and Corruption?

PCSO board director, Atty. Aleta Tolentino, revealed that according to a 2009 Commission on Audit report, a total of P6 million was deducted from its charity funds and the recipients - Catholic Bishops.

Azkals vs Sri Lanka Game 2 Result: 4-0 in Favor of the Philippine Azkals

The Philippine National Football Team, otherwise known as the Azkals, demolished their Sri Lankan opponents in home turf, 4-0.

The Philippine Azkals scored 4-0 against their opponent, Sri Lankan Brave Reds, before a crowd of 12,000 at the Rizal Memorial Football Field in Manila on Sunday.

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