ROMEO & BERNADETTE

   Remember this twee-tums cutie singer Chris Villonco? I can't imagine how'd she grown up now. She has transformed into a gorgeous lady. Playing the Juliet role in Romeo and Bernadette.
  Romeo wakes up in the 20th century – 1960 to be more exact. As he wakes up from centuries of comatose sleep, he catches sight of the love of his life – Juliet. She’s alive! But she ain’t Juliet. Not by a long shot. She’s Bernadette, daughter of disreputable, most feared mob chief Sal Penza.
   If you wanna hear Chris Villonco's lovely voice you should watch Romeo and Bernadette.

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ROMEO & BERNADETTE (Or “A Marriage Not Made in Heaven but Brooklyn”)

       REPERTORY PHILIPPINES

             Shakespeare in Brooklyn?? Yah got it – dat’s wat it’s all about! - as they’d say over there in their notorious accent. This most unlikely marriage is made irreverently possible when Mark Saltzman weds them in this riot of a musical comedy. From the end of that most loved tragedy, ROMEO AND JULIET, he picks up the thread. You think they all died? Not in this one. Romeo wakes up in the 20th century – 1960 to be more exact. As he wakes up from centuries of comatose sleep, he catches sight of the love of his life – Juliet. She’s alive! But she ain’t Juliet. Not by a long shot. She’s Bernadette, daughter of disreputable, most feared mob chief Sal Penza.

Repertory Philippines (Rep) brings this delightful, rollicking comedy to local audiences for the first time. Here is entertainment at its funniest, with Neapolitan melodies you recognize but whose names you can’t quite remember. But that’s okay, because Saltzman gives them English words and modern arrangements. After all, these tunes are meant to be forever.

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DOT advocates prevention versus sex tourism

Amid clamors for the creation of new resolutions on child sex tourism (CST), the Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging concerned sectors to give similar importance to prevention to curb conditions where child exploitation can occur.

“Addressing this issue begins with imposing stronger preventive measures, which include public vigilance and the practice of ethical tourism with respect to the rights of children,” said Ace Durano, Secretary of Tourism.

Efforts on CST prevention have been ongoing through awareness and training programs for the public and private sector conducted by the DOT in partnership with ChildWise Australia, a protection charity against child abuse in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and ECPAT or End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes.

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Bingo is my name

Bingo is a very popular game played in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. But did you know there are people out there whose first name is Bingo? Specially here in the Philippines
    I had a friend his name is Bingo. His parents gave out his name because they were art enthusiasts and fun lovers . That friend of mine is the the lucky charm of his parents. It became their habit to bring my friend wherever they go.
   There was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name oh. In the countryside downtown our city, when farmers are done working they would take rest on the native hut where they can get fresh air. Bingo is always with them. I missed him so much. I missed those days when we were farming together.
   I am also a great fan of Music, and here in the Philippines there is a famous band whose name is Bingo and Jimmy also known as the April Boys. Their music is so close to my heart that I can't let the day pass without hearing their songs.

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RENT

THE ROAD TO RENT FINALLY OPENS ON FEB. 5 in the Philippines.

    The Pulitzer Award winning Rock Musical from the book,music and lyrics of  Jonathan Larson which was basically based on Giacomo Puccini's opera LA BOHEME. 

   It is a story about a group of Lower East New Yorkers in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City under the shadow of AIDS. New York Broadway was also it's initial home. The creator Jonathan Larson died before the premiere. It became a great masterpiece which was given worldwide recognition such as Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Musical. It was a box office hit along the Broadway scene and now it's here in the Philippines as we celebrate the month of love.The wonderful song behind this play is Seasons Of Love. 

  

I had the chance to be the first few chosen ones to preview this most awaited show.

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Samsung Strengthens Omnia Smartphones Series

Samsung Seeks Smartphone Market Leadership with New Omnia Devices

  With the new Omnia Series devices, Samsung seeks to reinforce its leadership in the smartphone market and build on the success of the Omnia I (I900), which sold more than 2.5 million units worldwide last year.

  The Omnia Series will feature five devices: the OmniaPRO B7610, OmniaPRO B7320, OmniaPRO B7330, OmniaLITE (B7300), as well as the already announced Omnia II (I8000) with an updated Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system. Samsung will release the series later this year and announce a set of customized strategies to differentiate and expand sales of each model by appealing to a broad spectrum of user groups.

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Fitness First gears up the Philippines for International Fitness Week and opens doors to give free workout experience

Set to roll out exciting fitness activities from February 1 - 7

  February 1, 2010 – As evidenced by the sudden growth of running communities and dance classes, increase in demand of healthy food and beverages and sudden spurt of healthy restaurants around the metro, health and fitness has indeed become integral in the Filipino lifestyle.

  To further create awareness on the importance of Fitness with the aim of creating a healthier nation, the world’s number one fitness chain, Fitness First, is set to roll out a week-long campaign in support of International Fitness Week scheduled on February 1 - 7, 2010.

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Fitness First puts the groove back in the dance studio

International Fitness Week sees International Fitness Week sees launch of AXN’s “So You Think You Can Dance?” season 6

      Manila, 30 January 2010 – In celebration of the launch of Season 6 of the hit reality dance competition “So you think you can dance,” Fitness First brings rhythm back to the dance studio by offering specialized dance classes with moves and tracks inspired by the show in time for International Fitness Week.

     For a limited time only, Fitness First’s “Danz with AXN” class offers participants high-energy cardio classes that focus on the athleticism of dance, mixing varied dance styles of hip-hop, belly-dancing, Latin, and retro that energizes participants with pumped-up action which puts the fun into shedding the pounds.

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STIR OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES WEBSITE, MAGAZINE

     Weeks after the autonomous showbiz website went live in the World Wide Web on February 2009, STIR.ph has stirred the local entertainment-loving online community by bringing first dibs on shocking issues, intriguing proofs and photos, and full coverage of exclusive occasions. Fast-forward to present, STIR.ph continues to report exciting turn of events in the local showbiz scene and becomes the favorite online read of many. It is visited by more than 150,000 new users every month and receives a monthly page view of more than two (2) million. With such success, STIR.ph officially inaugurates the website and reveals its print magazine version to the media and its thousands of readers here and abroad.

    STIR.ph kicks off the year in full blast as it treats media and friends to a spanking party, themed Pink Carpet STIR Awards to celebrate its first year anniversary in the trade.

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Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko fetes partners

          After another successful year, Jollibee celebrates the achievements of the 15^th Jollibee MaAga ang Pasko by giving thanks to the people and organizations that have made its mission of spreading the Christmas cheer come true once again.

     The gathering held at the Grand Ballroom of the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati was attended by the 77 partners who volunteered and actively participated in last year’s MaAga ang Pasko. These included 39 partner schools in Metro Manila, 13 provincial schools and 25 partner companies. A total of 141,800 Jolly Toy Scouts signed up to lead the efforts in collecting or cleaning the toy and book donations -- almost ten times more than the previous number of volunteers.

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ANGELICA PANGANIBAN IS ABS-CBN’S PRIMETIME GEM!

Angelica Panganiban will surely shine in ABS-CBN’s next sure-hit primetime series, “Rubi”, as she’s now dubbed as television’s ‘Primetime Gem’.

Angelica has earned the right to star in one the biggest projects of ABS-CBN for the first quarter of 2010. Her nearly 18 years of experience in the entertainment industry have sharpened her skills as an actress. Angelica went through the ladder of success without skipping a single step, thus, she has all the right to be called the “gem” of her generation.

After being awarded as Villain of the Year (2008) in the 1st Supreme to the Extreme Awards of Philippine Star for her effective portrayal of the character Scarlet in ABS-CBN’s “Iisa Pa Lamang”, Angelica re-verifies the tag given to her as she gives life to the strong-willed role of Rubi- a woman driven by a dark ambition that will be hindered by no one and nothing in getting what she wants-- to escape from poverty and to live the rich life.



When asked if she is pressured with the role and the project, Angelica admitted that more than the pressure, it’s the challenge that pushes her

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HABANG MAY BUHAY AIRS THIS FEBRUARY!

ABS-CBN proudly presents an original drama that will captivate viewers every night, Habang May Buhay led by the Queen of Teleserye Judy Ann Santos, starting this February 1 (Monday) on Primetime Bida.

As the Queen of Soap Opera returns to television, this also marks the comeback of director Wenn Deramas to Primetime. The certified blockbuster actress and director will work together in a project for the very first time. This is also the reunion of Juday’s Ysabella leading man Derek Ramsay as well as her ultimate Mara Clara kontrabida Gladys Reyes. This generation’s newest leading man Joem Bascom will also partner with Juday for the first time. The series boasts of a star-studded cast including respected artists Gina Alajar, Rio Locsin, Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla plus hunk actor Will Devaughn.

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