Category: Entertainment
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2012 NBA champion Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra returns to the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra is headed back to the Philippines this summer, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today. Spoelstra will be in Manila from August 2 to 5 for the NBA Trophy Tour presented by Gatorade. Coach Erik Spoelstra led the Miami Heat to the 2012 NBA Championship and…
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Dolphy passes away at 83
On July 10, 2012 Filipino “comedy king” Rodolfo “Dolphy” Vera Quizon passed away, almost a month after he was first admitted at the Makati Medical Center (MMC). According to an official statement released by the MMC, Dolphy died of “multiple organ failures, secondary complications brought about by severe pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and acute…
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ESQUIRE Financing donates 1M to Miss World Philippines
In an effort to set a good example, ESQUIRE Financing has donated PHP1,000,000.00 to the Miss World Organization. The move is in support of the PGH Medical Foundation and TULOY Foundation to help disadvantaged women and children. Full press release follows.
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Are you the next Karaoke World Champion?
It was only a year ago when Filipino talents Joel Cruz and Lyda Shyla Roxas shined at the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) 2011 held in Ireland. Although neither contestant won the championship, both managed to reach top five. Joel Cruz missed almost bagged the crown, losing only to champion Marc Hatem of Lebanon.
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Teen Azkals hunt for new pack members, secure future of Philippine football
The “Teen Azkals” is looking for young talent to join their ranks! The NCR selection will be held on July 7 and 8, 2012 at UP Diliman. Provincial selections will be held on August 4-12, 2012 at San Carlos City, Negros Occidental football grounds.
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Earth Day Jam 2012: Spread the Good News to Save Mother Earth
Woodstock. Live Aid. Few musical festivals aimed at creating solidarity through music create global appeal, worldwide sensation and massive unconditional support. But one such altruistic driven effort is on its way to stardom. Environmental concerns such as global warming, rising fuel prices and energy crises have brought the issue of the world to center stage.…
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“Munting Alay” is audience choice winner at the second 180 Microcinema Film Festival
180 Microcinema Film Festival is an online short film festival that challenged filmmakers to tell a compelling story in just three minutes while engaging an online audience. These filmmakers showcased their 180-second entries on the festival site http://180cinema.net, and shared by viewers through various social media platforms.
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Marvel The Avengers Movie hidden post credit scene
In case you missed it when you watched the Avengers, there are two hidden post credit scenes in Marvel’s The Avengers movie.
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Emmanuelle inspires, stays fresh and positive with self-titled debut album
OPM has a new sweetheart in town, and her name is Emmanuelle Vera. Also known to her friends and relatives as “Elle” (e-lee) or “Emman” (e-man), she is a songwriter at heart having started when she was barely in high school. Her self-titled debut album features seven feel-good tracks filled with groovy beats and positive…