Radio pioneer and former ABS-CBN executive Lito Balquiedra Jr. was remembered by his family, friends, and former colleagues as a tough but generous mentor, boss, and father who had a heart for helping others in a necrological service held at the Dolphy Theater last May 22.
American Idol season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez sang the US National Anthem at the PBS National Memorial Day Concert 2012 on the west lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Bryan Grey Yambao, known in the blogosphere as "Bryanboy," will join the next cycle of Tyra Bank's America's Next Top Model as the show's newest judge!
The AI judges made us think that this song is awful that’s why no one is buying this on iTunes. But actually it wasn’t that bad at all. Check out the studio version of Jessica’s single “Change Nothing” and decide for yourself.
“Change Nothing” is an original song written by Jaden Michaels, Joleen Belle and Harry Sommerdahl. It was given to Jessica Sanchez during the American Idol Top 2 performance night as her winner’s single and will eventually become her debut single in case she wins the show. But she lost and we all know parts of the reason why. The White Guy With Guitar had a better song accompanied with lavish production that garnered an overrated standing ovation from the judges. #StillBitter Anyway, Check out the studio version of “Change Nothing” and the lyrics.
“Change Nothing” Lyrics:
Everyday I’m waking up to déjà vu Someone it’s always telling me Not to stick with you Could it be the nights we spent to fixing us I never thought that we were really That messed up Should have shut my mouth and kept it all to myself Cause now they’ve got me feeling I should be with somebody else They say we don’t fit together I could do better There’s always something They don’t know the hell we’ve been through Cause when you hold me like you do That’s when I wanna change nothing
There were times when we would kiss with bitter lips It don’t matter when the good ones taste like this Maybe we were broken more than once or twice What we got bad or not I’m not gonna compromise I should have never let that words get under my skin Cause all i ever wanted was to find a way through this They say we don’t fit together I could do better There’s always something They don’t know the hell we’ve been through Cause when you hold me like you do That’s when I wanna change nothing That’s when I wanna change nothing Should have shut my mouth and kept it all to myself No No Ooooh Yeah
They say we don’t fit together I could do better There’s always something They don’t know the hell we’ve been through Cause when you hold me like you do That’s when I wanna change nothing That’s when I wanna change nothing That’s when I wanna change nothing That’s when I wanna change nothing Oh that’s when I wanna change nothing
The 31-year-old Filipino-American boxing champion Ana Julaton, known in the combat sport as “The Hurricane”, pulled a successful comeback in the ring against Mexican bet Yolanda “La Negra” Segura, who, despite an almost unblemished record of seven knock outs in eight wins, proved only a boxing junior to survive the catastrophic blow of Julaton.
The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction through the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is granting $1.5M assistance to BayaniJuan in Calauan, the relocation site of the Pasig River clean-up.
The grant aims to promote partnerships and innovation in poor and undeserved communities and to develop the capacities of Bayanijuan residents for self-governance and community development to be implemented by the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc., with the National Housing Authority as executing government agency. The ADB hopes to create a model for public-private partnerships and replicate it in various parts of the country.
(Photo from left to right: Vice President Jejomar Binay, Managing Director of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Ms. Regina Paz Lopez, Director General of Southeast Asia Department – Asian Development Bank Mr. Kunio Senga, National Housing Authority General Manager Atty. Chito Cruz, and Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines His Excellency Toshinao Urabe)
Renato Corona Impeachment Trial update: More Filipinos in the country and around the world tuned in to ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs’ live coverage of the impeachment trial of the former Chief Justice when Corona took the witness stand on the 40th day of the trial last Tuesday (May 22).
American Idol 2012 Winner is Jessica Sanchez...according to the endorsement of private Spiritual Adviser and self-proclaimed future Democratic GA Congressional candidate Archbishop Walker Dixon.
Ian Somerhalder, popularly known for his role as the dashing vampire Damon Salvatore in the hit show “The Vampire Diaries” is now a Penshoppe endorser.
ABS-CBN’s FM station in Mega Manila Tambayan 101.9 has announced the nominees for the 3rd Tambayan OPM Awards or TOPMA led by Angeline Quinto, Kamikazee, Erik Santos, and Vice Ganda as it formally opens the text voting to the public to determine this year's winners.
Filipino-Mexican-American singing sensation Jessica Sanchez from Chula Vista, California will face Phillip Phillips from Leesburg, Georgia for the American Idol Season 11 finale taking place at the Nokia Theatre performance show on Tuesday, May 22.
GMA Network presents an enchanting addition to its primetime block with the premiere of its newest family-oriented drama on primetime TV, "Luna Blanca." It will replace Biritera beginning May 21 on GMA Telebabad.
Celebrity chef Rosebud Benitez shares these nutritious recipes to fellow mothers in a recent Operation Blessing (OB) feeding program for undernourished children in Payatas, Quezon City.
Taiwan's NMA.tv has released a viral video featuring our very own P-Noy and Pacman fighting a giant Panda (representing China) in an animated parody about the Scarborough Shoal dispute.
Can't get enough of Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition 4 housemates? You can now watch them online live and for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on PBB Teen Edition Season 4 live streaming on UStream:
Jessica Sanchez, the Fil-Mexican who is currently among the Top 3 of American Idol, was welcomed by thousands of fans during her homecoming in Chula Vista in San Diego on Saturday.
Jessica Sanchez is now the last woman standing on American Idol following the elimination of Hollie Cavanagh on Thursday night (Friday morning in Manila).
Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight title after beating Mexican rival Omar Niño Romero at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Jessica Sanchez (1-866-436-5704) captured another rare "moment" for her rendition of "And I Am Telling You" by Jennifer Holliday on American Idol 11 Top 4 show. Finally, a standing ovation from the judges!!!
For the kids and kids at heart, GMA Network -- in partnership with Rebisco Foods, Inc. -- brings to Filipino viewers the second season of My Chubby World featuring “Big Adventure” starting this Saturday, May 12.
Check out the official domestic jingle for the Department of Tourism's "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign.
Credits:
Lyrics by Tin Sanchez
Music by Mike Villegas
Arrangement by Angelo Villegas
Lead Vocals by Jay Padua
Back-up Vocals by Jingle Buena
Additional Vocals and Shouts by Daryl Reyes and Cyril Carbonay
Recorded and Mixed by KC Caballero and Mark Villar at Hit Productions
Produced by Jing Abellera and Ino Magno
"It's More Fun In The Philippines" Lyrics
Stanza 1
Kating kati na ba ang iyong mga paa Handa nang umalis mag-liwaliw at lumarga Buti nalang taga-dito ka
'sing dami ng happening ang dami ng isla!
Refrain 1
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Sobrang swerte kaya ng tsinelas mo! Nakatapak ka sa paraiso!
Refrain 2
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Mula Batanes hanggang Jolo Iba ang saya ng Pilipino! It's more fun in the Philippines!
Stanza 2
Nandito nang lahat, san 'pa pupunta? Malalim ang dagat at mababaw ang ligaya! Halatang-halatang Pilipino ka! (Pilipino) Abot-langit ang 'yong ngiti, lahi ng masasaya!
Refrain 1
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Sobrang swerte kaya ng tsinelas mo! Nakatapak ka sa paraiso!
Refrain 2
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Mula Batanes hanggang Jolo Iba ang saya ng Pilipino! It's more fun in the Philippines!
History Biology Geometry Chemistry Geography Philantrophy Hanging out Moving out Working out Dining out Frostbites Fireworks Bonfires Doubledeckers More fun!
'sing dami ng happening ang dami ng isla!
Refrain 1
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Sobrang swerte kaya ng tsinelas mo! Nakatapak ka sa paraiso!
Refrain 2
It's more fun in the Philippines! (More Fun in the Philippines!) Bakit pa lalayo? Mula Batanes hanggang Jolo Iba ang saya ng Pilipino! It's more fun in the Philippines!
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Kapamilya child wonder Xyriel Manabat pays tribute to all moms in the continuation of her “Wansapanataym” special this Saturday (May 12).
The brawl that happened at NAIA earlier today, Sunday, involving journalist Mon Tulfo versus Kapuso actor Raymart Santiago and company was captured on video. Check it out!
Radio and TV host Mon Tulfo was involved in a fist fight against husband and wife Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto at noontime today, May 6, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner Up Venus Raj, Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman and Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz graced the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Flores De Mayo.
GMA News and Public Affairs' "Oras Na" is one of the 10 finalists for the 31st International Union Radiophonique et Télévisuelle Internationale (URTI) Grand Prix for Author's Documentary.
Television’s one and only party capital takes you all over the country this Sunday to deliver a one of a kind festival of fun and entertainment with Party Pilipinas ”PROMDI”.
Jessica Sanchez advances to American Idol season 11 Top 4 as she is declared safe from elimination during the show's results episode on Friday. Find out who gets the boot...
Hundreds of overseas Filipino workers were touched by the timely story of the first “OFW-serye” of ABS-CBN titled “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo,” which was shown in special screenings held in various parts of the Middle East including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Doha, Qatar.
Lead stars Jake Cuenca, Bangs Garcia, and Shaina Magdayao, together with the series’ co-director, Lino Cayetano, personally joined the Filipinos in the Middle East who witnessed the first few episodes “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo.”
The cast expressed their gratitude to the OFws who served as the main inspiration of their drama series. “We made this especially for you, so we hope that you will like it,” said Jake to the OFWs who went to the special screening hosted by The Filipino Channel (TFC). “We want to show, especially to the viewers in the Philippines, the real story of hardship and sacrifices of people working abroad.”
After the screening, a mix of emotions from the audience members filled the venues; most of them cried and missed their loved ones because of the realistic portrayal of the life of OFWs in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the plot thickens in “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” as Paul (Jake) and Sarah (Shaina) start their married life. Now that they have decided to live with Paul’s family, the strength of love will be put to test with the meddling of Remedios (Gloria Diaz) in their relationship. Unlike other wives who remain meek despite the harshness of their mothers-in-law, Sarah knew how to protect herself. With her wife and her mother’s clash, whose side will Paul be on?
Together with Jake, Bangs, and Shaina in “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” are Gloria Diaz, Sandy Andolong, Maria Isabel Lopez, Ronnie Lazaro, Dick Ysrael, Nikki Valdez, Jojit Lorenzo, Ron Morales, and David Chua. It is directed by Manny Palo and Lino Cayetano.
Don’t miss the country's first ever "OFW-serye," “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo,” after “Mundo Man ay Magunaw” in ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. For more updates log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.
Jorge Cariño will clean street gutters and sewers for the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to experience how it is to live on minimum wage in “Krusada” tomorrow (May 3).
Ara Mina and Cristine Reyes to reconcile very soon?
Ara Mina mulls withdrawing libel case against her half-sister, Cristine Reyes, specially now that the latter dedicated her Box-Office Queen trophy to her.
During the Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Entertainment Award on Sunday, April 29, Cristine gave an emotional speech when she accepted her Box Office Queen award for "No Other Woman" (the awards she shared with Anne Curtis).
Reyes said "Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ninyo na meron akong pinagdadaanan. Dine-dedicate ko ito sa kanila (her family) at sa ate ko na naging inspirasyon ko sa pag-aartista ko"
Earlier, Reyes also sent her ate Ara text messages saying sorry for the libelous messages that she earlier sent.
Ara Mina felt the apology via text was insincere.
"Nagti-text nga siya. Sabi niya kalimutan na raw namin ‘yung nangyari alang-alang kay Mommy. Pero hindi ko maramdaman ‘yung sincerity, e."
Now that Cristine dedicated her award to her, will Ara finally change her mind?
Something "Pinoy" will be revealed on June 12, 2012 according to this viral video featuring various electronic billboards advertising the Philippines on Times Square.
Jessica Sanchez may be next in line to sing the Philippine National Anthem or "Lupang Hinirang" in our Pambansang Kamao Manny Paquiao's future bout.
The 8-division world boxing champion expressed his admiration to the 16-year-old Filipino Mexican singer who is currently among the Top 5 of the ongoing 11th season of American Idol. Pacman even predicted that Jessica Sanchez will win.
In an interview with ABS-CBNNews.com, the Saranggani Congressman said he is praying for Sanchez, and he believes she can win the whole competition.
"Jessica, good luck and we're praying for you. Sana manalo ka. No, hindi sana. I declare that you're gonna win in Jesus' name," he said.
However, in Pacman's June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley, Filipina-New Yorker Kirby Asunto has already been assigned the highly-coveted job of singing the country's theme song.
So if ever, Jessica will be lined-up in Pacman's bout after Bradley, and it should not be Mexican because the American Idol singing sensation is half-Mexican. If that happens, Jessica might end up singing 3 national anthems in one bout: USA's, Mexico's and Philippines', how cool is that?
Furthermore, it will depend on Jessica's management in case she makes it to the final 2 of the reality singing competition. Will the company that will manage the winner and runner up (19) allow her to do so?
Those who have sung the Philippine National Anthem in Pacquiao's previous fights include Charice, Maria Aragon, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, Kyla, Jennifer Bautista, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricar Garcia, Arnel Pineda, and American Idol alumn Thia Megia.
A number of videos on YouTube featuring several Kapamilya stars campaigning to vote for Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez on American Idol are now getting viral.