Controversial FHM Cover of Bela Padilla Went International

The international press became interested on the controversial sexy cover of Bela Padilla on FHM Philippines.

Aside from BBC News, the controversy about Bela Padilla's supposed cover photo on March issue of FHM Philippines was also picked up by other international newswires.

London's The Telegraph carried the news on its online version dated last Monday, February  27.

"FHM in the Philippines has apologised and pulled its March cover after complaints that the image of a fair-skinned actress surrounded by dark-skinned models was racist."

New York Daily News also posted a similar news item on its website last February 27.

"FHM Philippines magazine pulls its March cover featuring beauty Bela Padilla after 'racism' outcry."

The cover photo showed the 20-year-old Kapuso actress in a pink sexy bikini surrounded by black female models with the caption below: "Bela Padilla: Stepping Out Of The Shadows."

Online debate started when FHM Philippines uploaded its supposed March 2012 cover photo on their Facebook fan page last weekend.
Due to the outpour of negative reactions from the readers, FHM Philippines decided to "re-examine the cover so that we could put into context its execution and assuage the concerns of our readers and non-readers as well who've weighed in on the issue."

Its official statement about the issue also included a public apology, which reads:
We took all the points into consideration and have decided to take the side of sensitivity.

When FHM hits the stands in March it will have a different cover. We deem this to be the most prudent move in the light of the confusion over the previous cover execution.

We apologize and thank those who have raised their points. We apologize to Bela Padilla for any distress this may have caused her.

In our pursuit to come up with edgier covers, we will strive to be more sensitive next time.
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TV5's Valiente | Must Watch New Episodes

Valiente ng TV5, lalong umiinit ang kuwento.
Walang duda kung bakit minamahal ng sambayanan ang kuwento ng Valiente nang una ito ipinalabas dalawang dekada na ang nakalipas. Kahit na lumipat ito ng istasyon noon, sinundan pa din ito ng mga manonood dahil mahirap bumitiw sa napakagandang kuwento nito.

Ang natatanging kuwentong ito ay natutunghayan na sa bagong henerasyon sa pamamagitan ng dramaseryeng Valiente na napapanood na ngayon sa primetime ng TV5. Hindi matawaran ang ganda ng produksiyon ng makabagong Valiente na sumasailalim sa masusing direksyon ng multi-awarded director na si direk Joel Lamangan.

Mabilis ang takbo ng kuwento ng Valiente at bawat eksena ay tumatatak sa mga manonood. Matapos ang pagkamatay ni Don Armando Braganza (Mark Gil), bulgar na ang kasakiman ni Doña Trining (Jaclyn Jose) na handang gawin ang lahat maangkin lang ang yaman at kapangyarihan ng yumaong asawa. Naganap na ang aksidenteng kumitil sa buhay ni Luming Valiente (Gina Alajar) sa kagagawan ng anak ni Doña Trining na si Theo (Oyo Sotto).
Gaano katagal kayang itago  ng mag-ina ang sikretong ito na siguradong sisira sa matalik na pagkakaibigan ni Theo Braganza at Gardo Valiente (JC De Vera)?

Sa kasalukuyang takbo ng kuwento, nagbalik na sa hacienda ang magkakapatid na Braganza na sina Theo, Leona (Nina Jose) at Maila (Nadine Samonte) at muli nilang nakasama ang kaibigang si Gardo. Sa kabila ng umiinit na pag-aaklas ng mga trabahante ng Hacienda Braganza sa hindi makatarungang pagtrato sa kanila ni Doña Trining, uusbong ang pagmamahalan sa pagitan nina Gardo at Maila, na pipilitin namang sirain ni Leona.

Ngayong mga binata’t dalaga na ang mga karakter nina Gardo Valiente at Theo, Leona at Maila Braganza, tuloy-tuloy ang maiinit na tagpo ng hindi mabitiwang kuwento ng Valiente.

Tutukan ang paglalim ng pag-iibigan at pagkawasak ng pagkakaibigan sa Valiente, mapapanood gabi-gabi mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes pagkatapos ng Nandito Ako sa TV5.

Para sa esklusibong impormasyon tungkol sa Valiente, maging fan on Facebook at follower on Twitter:
http://www.facebook.com/TV5Valiente | https://twitter.com/#!/Valiente2012

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Coastal lifestyle gets active at Pico de Loro Cove

Dan and Ani Brown named as its new S&R Consultants

The active lifestyle has always been a perfect fit and a central focus at Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast. Apart from its pristine natural surroundings and well-equipped beach and country club that can cater to a variety of sporty pursuits, it also regularly hosts events and activities that combine fitness and fun.

Strengthening this commitment to providing for its members’ athletic inclinations, Pico de Loro Cove has recently announced the appointment of the husband-and-wife team of Dan Brown and Ani de Leon-Brown as its newest Sports & Recreation (S&R) Consultants.

“Sports and recreation is an important element of the active lifestyle that we advocate” remarks Rona Torres-Tan, Senior Vice-President of Costa del Hamilo, Inc. “Dan and Ani innately understands this and we are confident about their vision for Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club’s recreational programs.”

The Browns bring to Pico de Loro Cove a wealth of experience as both successful athletes and professional coaches. Dan Brown is presently the Head Coach of the Philippine Triathlon Team and is involved in training beginner to high performance endurance runners and triathletes both locally and internationally. He was previously the Assistant National Coach of the Korean Triathlon Team. As a professional triathlete, Dan has completed 15 Ironman races and placed 8 th in the Ultra Man World Championships in Hawaii. Some of his most recent professional results include the championship titles at the 2011 Mekong River International Triathlon and 2011 Sian Duathlon Championships.
Ani de Leon-Brown also boasts an equally impressive list of achievements.

A three-time Philippine National Triathlon Champion, she was the first Filipino to ever break into the top 10 in the Asian Triathlon Championships as well as the first Filipina to qualify in Ironman Triathlon World Championships. Apart from these athletic accomplishments, Ani has also been certified by the International Triathlon Union as a Level 2 triathlon coach and facilitator. The first certified female multisport coach in the Philippines, she currently trains a number of triathlon squads including Ironkids, SuperTrikids, Fitness First Tri Team, Sabak Tri Team and South Tri Team.

“We are truly excited to be part of Pico de Loro’s exceptional team,” says Dan Brown. “Ani and I find its natural beauty and modern amenities truly inspiring and can’t wait to try out some of our ideas and see the response from the members.”
Pico de Loro Cove is the maiden development at Hamilo Coast, Manila’s premier coastal community located in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club at Pico de Loro, Hamilo Coast is for members only. For inquiries on how to be a member please call 02-8580333 or visit www.hamilocoast.com.

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Remarkable story of a mother’s love in GMA’s ‘Hiram na Puso’

Hiram na Puso is aheart-warming story of a loving mother, who takes all risks to save her daughter from death only to be abandoned by the same daughter after she literally had a change of heart.  Soon, the said mother realizes that this is the dire consequence of one irreversible mistake she committed in the past.

Starring Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Polo Ravales, Bela Padilla with Gardo Versoza, Ayen Laurel, Candy Pangilinan, Ana Marin, Marc Acueza, Wynwyn Marquez and Ms. Gina Alajar, Hiram na Puso is a creatively-crafted drama series that will boldly pique every viewer’s conscience, pitting the ends versus the means, malice versus the motive.

Gina Alajar plays the role of Zeny, a nursing student whose life gets complicated when she gets impregnated by her boyfriend who subsequently leaves her.  She gives birth to twins, but unfortunately one of them had a heart complication and needed immediate operation.  But Zeny couldn’t afford the cost of the operation, and so, she was left without a choice but to give up the healthier baby so she can save the ailing one.  The ailing child survived and Zeny  named her “Lira” (Kris Bernal).

Eighteen years later, Zeny -- now a nurse -- discovers that Lira’s heart condition has recurred and her daughter is, for the second time, on the brink of death.  The only thing that could save her is a heart transplant. But Zeny has no connections.  One night, Zeny becomes a witness to a tragic hit-and-run accident. She helps the victim, Angeline, who is almost her daughter’s age.  For a second, she thought that she’s found a “donor” for her daughter’s heart transplant, but that would only be possible if she lets the victim die.  


She shilly-shallies at first, but moved by her conscience, she decides to take the victim to a nearby hospital.  But it’s too late; the victim is already ‘clinically dead.’  Although distraught by the demise of their daughter, the victim’s parents Leo and Roxanne (Gardo Versoza and Ayen Laurel) thanked Zeny for attempting to “save” Angeline. Learning of Lira’s ailment, they agreed to donate their daughter’s heart to Lira.  Zeny is filled with so much happiness following the success of her daughter’s operation.  But her joy will be short-lived.  She knew that her daughter survived at the expense of someone else’s daughter, and fate has its way of bringing back the balance.

Not long thereafter, Zeny observes strange things about Lira.  She seemed to have adopted not only the heart of her donor, but her personality, too.  What concerns Zeny more is that while Lira turns cold towards her, she also begins to develop affinity with Angeline’s parents. 

Upon learning that Lira now has Angeline’s heart, the latter’s lover Prince (Mark Herras) stalks her and later falls in love with her.  But unknown to Prince, he is already stepping in the way of Lira’s friend Dennis (Polo Ravales) who secretly has feelings for her.  To complicate things further, Lira’s twin Vanessa (Bela Padilla) has been wanting to win the heart of Prince. 

Zeny went up against her conscience to keep her daughter, but now she’s emotionally losing her.  Will she win her daughter back? 

With the special participation of Krystal Reyes, Ehra Madrigal and Stef Prescott, Hiram na Puso is an original concept and story by Suzette Doctolero and is directed by Andoy Ranay.

The show also prides itself on its production team headed by Hazel Abonita (Program Manager) and Jojo Aleta (Executive Producer), and creative team composed of Jun Lana (Creative Director), Roy Iglesias (Creative Head), Des Garbes-Severino (Creative Consultant) and Suzette Doctolero (Head Writer).

Witness the unraveling of this remarkable story in Hiram na Puso, beginning March 5, on GMA’s Afternoon Prime. 

ABS-CBN execs & industry experts talk about media convergence for social responsibility

Gabby Lopez Opens ABS-CBN’s 7th Pinoy Media Congress for StudentsABS-CBN chairman and CEO 

Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III will open this year’s Pinoy Media Congress (PMC) that brings together top-caliber ABS-CBN executives, industry experts, and almost 1,000 students and academicians of mass communications and journalism from all over the country in a two-day summit on Thursday (March 1) and Friday (March 2) at the Blessed Antonio Varona Gymnasium, Colegio De San Juan De Letran.

Now on its 7th year, ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Media Congress will be engaging the future media practitioners in discussion of current issues and case studies on media and communications, specifically on the convergence of media for social responsibility.

ABS-CBN executives and subject matter experts such as digital terrestrial TV marketing head Miguel Mercado will talk about the exciting future of television as it goes digital, while ABS-CBN news and current affairs head Ging Reyes will explain media convergence in news. As Star Cinema concept development group head Enrico Santos will tell the delegates how Philippine cinema can be socially responsible, ABS-CBN head of creative communications Robert Labayen will discuss how to connect with the Filipino viewers via advocacy plugs.

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. managing director Gina Lopez will speak about advocacies that respond to people’s needs. ABS-CBN Manila radio division head Peter Musngi will share how radio responded to the changes in media technology, while regional network group headJerry Bennett will present the case study about ‘Choose Philippines.’ March Ventosa, head of Studio 23 and Cable Channel and Print Media Group (CCPMG) will tackle the emerging market trends; customer business development head Vivian Tin will help the delegates understand the Filipino audience more; and TV entertainment production head Linggit Tan will share what kinds of TV entertainment that Filipinos want.

Industry officials and experts who will be speaking at the event include Kantar Media general manager Gabriel Buluran who will present the current Philippine media landscape and how Filipinos consume media. Leo Jasareno of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will tackle how new media can be used to mobilize people in supporting a cause. PIA director generalAtty. Jose Fabia will share about ‘weather watch,’ Campaigns chairYoly Ong will discuss emerging market trends, and MTRCB board member Atty. Eugenio Villareal and KBP president Ruperto Nicdaowill both discuss how their groups are protecting the audience through media monitoring.

Mounted by ABS-CBN, in partnership with the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE), the Pinoy Media Congress won Awards of Excellence from the Philippine Quill Awards given by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines in 2007 and the Anvil Awards given by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines in 2008.

GMA 7 airs Ogie-Regine Valentine Special this Saturday

After the most talked-about and successful “Mr. and Mrs. A”concert held at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum last Valentine’s Day, fans of the power couple and all Kapuso viewers will have the chance to witness the first ever collaboration concert as husband and wife of Songwriter Ogie Alcasid and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez­-Alcasid through the Mr. and Mrs. A television special.

Love and emotions outpour as the couple sings timeless songs that unravel their life and love stories which will surely engage viewers in the beauty of love.

Meanwhile, Ogie extends his gratitude to all of their supporters.“We’re very happy that every Kapuso will have the chance to watch the recent Mr. and Mrs. A concert on GMA this Saturday. It’s our way of thanking them for being with us in our journey of life and love.”

Adding highlight to the momentous occasion are the country's most sought-after artists Dingdong Dantes, Michael V, Moymoy Palaboy and Sam Pinto as they share the stage with the couple in a one remarkable Valentine evening.

Indulge in a romantic night of love songs as Mr. and Mrs. A airs this Saturday (March 3, 2012) after Manny Many Prizes only on GMA 7.

TRADECON launches 5th annual Food and Beverage Expo

It's bound to be a delicious affair as chefs, bartenders, caterers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and other foodies are converging on March 1 to 4 as leading event manager TRADECON presents the 5th annual PIFBEX (Philippine International Food and Beverage Expo) and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, and Caterers Expo).

The PICC Forums 1, 2, and 3 are going full on foodie mode as major players in the Food and Beverage Industry—from the sweetest neighborhood bakery owner to the most luxurious hotelier—converge and explore endless possibilities for their businesses. Visitors should expect a new face in the food and beverage industry since this is the only food show that will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center.

Over 300 exhibitors will be presented at the expo, including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers covering all aspects of the F&B industry, from food service, to food processing and packaging, to catering, to equipment and storage, to ingredients and supplies.
International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will showcase their products in this momentous event.

Aside from the exhibition, the four-day event will also feature a barter exchange seminar, cooking demos performed by professional chefs, the 3rd Annual Dessert Making Competition, the 2nd Annual Cocktail Mixing Competition, and a search for the best Home Cook “Adobo” Competition.
Now on its fifth year, PIFBEX/HORECA has been answering to the needs of the thriving, ever-changing F&B industry, ensuring that the Philippine food scene remains at the top of its game. This event will serve as a link in establishing connections between businesses to explore fresh opportunities in the food industry.

We like to invite all Students, Exhibitors and Visitors to be a part of the PIFBEX and HORECA 2012!

For more information, please call 395-5009, 395-5137, 343-3368, email us at www.tradecon.inc@gmail.com, log on to pifbex.com or like us on facebook.com/PhilippineInternationalFoodandBeverageExpo.

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List of Nominees for 28th Star Awards for Movies

The 28th Star Awards For Movies will be held on March 14, 2012, at the Meralco Theater, Pasig City.

It will be directed by Al Quinn, the awards night will be hosted by Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay. It will be aired on March 18 on ABS-CBN.

Here are the list of nominees for the 28th Star Awards for Movies:
Movie of the Year

Ang Panday 2 (Imus Productions, Inc. / GMA Films)
Aswang (Regal Entertainment,Inc.)
In The Name of Love (Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (Viva Communication Inc. / Scenema Concept Int’l.)
No Other Woman (Viva Films / Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions)
The Road (GMA Films)
My Neighbor’s Wife (Regal Entertainment, Inc.)
Digital Movie of the Year
Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank (Cinemalaya Foundation / Martinez-Rivera Films / Quantum Films Production)
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa (Cinemalaya Foundation / Vim Yapan / Alex Chua Productions / Bigtime Media Productions / SQ Films Laboratories, Inc. / Optima Digital)
Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig (Star Cinema / Archdiocese of Caceres / Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center)
Patikul (Cinemalaya Foundation/ Xiti Productions / Sine Totoo Production)
Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay (Cinema One Originals)
Niño (Cinemalaya Foundation / Handurawan Films)
Thelma (Time Horizon Pictures/ Abracadabra Productions / Underground Logic)
Movie Director of the Year
Tikoy Aguiluz (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Mac Alejandre (Ang Panday 2)
Ruel S. Bayani (No Other Woman)
Olivia M. Lamasan (In The Name of Love)
Jun Lana (My Neighbor’s Wife)
Yam Laranas (The Road)
Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)
Digital Movie Director of the Year
Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Loy Arcenas (Niño)
Earl Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Joel Lamangan (Patikul)
Marlon Rivera (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Movie Actress of The Year
Ai-Ai delas Alas (Enteng Ng Ina Mo)
Anne Curtis (No Other Woman)
Eugene Domingo (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Angel Locsin (In The Name of Love)
Lovi Poe (My Neighbor’s Wife)
Maja Salvador (Thelma)
Judy Ann Santos (My Househusband)
Movie Actor of the Year
Ryan Agoncillo (My Househusband)
Dingdong Dantes (Segunda Mano)
Jeorge Estregan (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Martin Escudero (Zombadings 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington)
Aga Muhlach (In The Name of Love)
Derek Ramsay (No Other Woman)
Jericho Rosales (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow)
Movie Supporting Actress of the Year
Tetchie Agbayani (Thelma)
Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino (Niño)
Julia Clarete (Bisperas)
Eugene Domingo (My Househusband)
Angelica Panganiban (Segunda Mano)
Eliza Pineda (Thelma)
Lovi Poe (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)
Movie Supporting Actor of the Year
Art Acuña (Niño)
Tirso Cruz III (Deadline)
Jake Cuenca (In The Name of Love)
Baron Geisler (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
John Regala (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Phillip Salvador (Ang Panday 2)
Dennis Trillo (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)
Movie Child Performer of the Year
Christopher Canduli (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Bugoy Cariño (Shake Rattle & Roll XIII, “Tamawo” episode)
Zaijian Jaranilla (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)
Xyriel Manabat (Pak! Pak! My Dr. Kwak!)
Yogo Singh (Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig)
Robert “Buboy” Villar (Ang Panday 2)
Jillian Ward (Aswang)
New Movie Actress of the Year
Bonivie Budao (Busong)
Eula Caballero (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
Peach Caparas (Ang Panday 2)
Joyce Ching (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Lexi Fernandez (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Solenn Heussaff (Temptation Island)
Remi Tolentino (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
New Movie Actor of the Year
Albie Casiño (Aswang)
Matteo Guidicelli (Catch Me …I’m In Love)
Elmo Magalona (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Kristoffer Martin (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Derrick Monasterio (Tween Academy: Class of 2012)
Rocco Nacino (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Alden Richards (The Road)
Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
Aloy Adlawan & Jerrold Tarog (Aswang)
Kriz Gazmen (No Other Woman)
Roy Iglesias (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Olivia Lamasan & Enrico Santos (In The Name of Love)
RJ Nuevas (Ang Panday 2)
Digital Movie Original Screenplay of the Year
Earl A. Bontuyan (Sa Ilalim Ng Tulay)
Froilan Medina & Paul Soriano (Thelma)
Chris Martinez (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Rody Vera (Niño)
Alvin Yapan (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Hermann Claravall (In The Name of Love)
Yam Laranas (The Road)
Carlo Mendoza (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga)
Charlie Peralta (No Other Woman)
Toto Uy (Ang Panday 2)
Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year
Odyssey Flores (Thelma)
Larry Manda (Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank)
Louie Quirino (Busong)
Mccoy Tarnate (Boundary)
Arvin Viola (Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa)
Movie Editor of the Year
Jason Canapay & Ryan Orduna (Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story)
Vito Cajili (No Other Woman)
Aleks Castaneda (Aswang)
Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido (Ang Panday 2)
Marya Ignacio (In The Name of Love)

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Gerald Anderson Shocked When Sarah Geronimo Called Him "Babe"

Gerald Anderson revealed that his knees felt weak when he heard Sarah Geronimo call him "babe" recently.
The two went on a yacht date for Sarah G Live's pilot episode last Sunday.

During their videoke session, Sarah was leafing through a songbook when she suddenly blurted out, "Hanap lang ako, babe".

During the farewell press conference of Budoy earlier today, Gerald gave his reaction regarding this incident.

"Napanood n'yo naman na nagulat rin ako!
"Sa totoo lang, hindi ko po alam kung bakit nangyari yun. But siyempre, nakita n'yo na nagulat ako.
"Pero at the same time, kinilig rin ako. Nanghina ang tuhod ko nun.
"Siyempre, isang Sarah Geronimo at biglang tinawag kang 'babe,' Wow!"

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Avida Towers Cebu | Sold out in just 18 months

CEBU PROVES ITSELF TO BE A ROBUST real estate market for Avida, as shown by buyers’ response to Avida Towers Cebu. Launched only in June 2010, units have been selling at a brisk pace—and now, in less than two years, all of 1,045 units of Avida Towers Cebu are now sold out.

“More than anything, we see the sell out of Avida Towers Cebu as a testament to the trust and confidence of Cebuanos in the Ayala brand. Ayala Land is an established developer in Cebu and with Avida being part of the Ayala Group, Cebuanos rightly believe that owning an Avida Towers Cebu unit is a sound investment.

Beyond the brand strength, we also see that the location, features and amenities offered by Avida Towers Cebu were well appreciated by our buyers. We are glad that our commitment to creating quality homes at affordable prices, which translated to Avida Towers Cebu has been received well and appreciated by the discerning Cebuano market who is keen on getting their money’s worth for every purchase,” said Mr. Apollo Tanco, Project Strategic Management Head of Avida Land for VISMIN.

Strategically located in Cebu’s most vibrant business and lifestyle hub that is Cebu I.T. Park, Avida Towers Cebu is designed and built with an integrated “Home, Office and Play Lifestyle” concept. It’s the perfect dream home for families that wish to have a complete quality living experience amidst the excitement of urban, cosmopolitan Cebu—while also enjoying features and amenities for recreation and relaxation, combined with the privacy of one’s exclusive abode.

5 Must Haves
Following the standard for all Avida condominium developments, Avida Towers Cebu has the “5 Must Haves” that create the ideal quality living experience for its residents. All units are fitted with large windows that allow fresh air to circulate freely and lets in maximum natural illumination. This is good for the occupants’ health, and also creates a light and optimistic atmosphere inside the unit. 

Both towers also have fewer units per floor to prevent crowding and ensure privacy. The towers’ amenities are designed for practicality and for minimal maintenance cost—something that will greatly benefit homeowners in the long-run.

There is also emergency power available inside each unit—not just in the common areas—so that the residents’ living convenience and security are ensured even during brownouts.

Finally, all these features and amenities are availed of through easy and flexible payment terms. All these five condo “Must Haves” add up to an ideal living experience that only Avida provides.

Long-term best value

According to Tanco, the sellout of Avida Towers Cebu is also an indication of the growing sophistication of Cebu’s real estate market.

“Buyers in Cebu now have a deeper understanding and appreciation for investing in condominium development in a central, urban area. Condo living has become a viable option as it allows residents to have easy access to places that matter. In addition, they see the affordability, quality and practicality of such investments as a source of benefit in the long term,” he said.

Given the overwhelming positive response from Cebuanos, Avida discloses that the company is exploring more developments in the city.

Tanco also pointed out that the Cebu market is a perfect fit for Avida, as it is comprised of the “the practical rich,” which she explains as those who see Avida’s thrust of providing “affordable” as something that would result in the best return and value for money in the long run. 

Avida Towers Cebu is a joint venture project of Avida and Asian I Office Properties. After its launch in June 2010, it nearly sold out the 518 units of the first tower in a mere three months. This prompted the early launch of the 527-unit second tower in October of the same year. The two towers have more than a thousand units with prices ranging from P1.7M to P4.2M. Studio, 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom units were offered with monthly amortization starting at P13, 600.
Avida Land Corp. is the affordable property developer of Ayala Land, Inc. True to its brand promise of providing quality homes at affordable prices for the successful Filipino middle class, in the past 21 years, Avida Land has successfully developed 40 house and lot, and condominium projects in 18 different locations around the Philippines. Asian I Office Properties (AIO) is a subsidiary of Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation, which owns and manages Asiatown I.T. Park. 

Building on the heritage of superb quality from the country’s biggest and most trusted developer that is Ayala Land, Avida Towers Cebu, which is envisioned to be the best in its class, will be managed and maintained by Ayala Property Management Corporation.
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All Avida Towers are planned and built with the five condo must-haves in mind: free-flowing air and sunlight, fewer units per floor, sensible amenities, emergency power even inside your unit, and easy payment terms. With quality that is sure to last, An Avida home is a must-have. For more info on Avida Towers Cebu, please call 032-5142322/ (02) 848-5200 or visit www.avidaland.com

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First Pinoy Junior Masterchef To Grace The PIFBEX

This March 1 (Thursday), 10 am at the PICC, Kyle Imao, hailed as the first Pinoy Junior Masterchef will be in the midst of major players in the food and beverage industry. The 12-year old champ will do the ribbon cutting for Tradecon as it launches its 5th annual Food and Beverage Expo and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Caterers Expo) which will run until March 4. Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will also showcase their products .For more information, log on to pifbex.com or call 395-5009.

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Screenings For TV5's Temptation Island Is Now Ongoing

Do you want to join a reality show?
There will be screening for TEMPTATION ISLAND, a new reality show of TV5.
Casting is now on going!
Requirements:
Male & Female physically fit
18-25yo, pretty & handsome
at least 5'5 & above for Female, 5'8 up for Male
Must know how to speak English.
For inquiries:
Egay Cubelo of Powercasting 09166960751

Christian Bautista’s 10th anniversary in showbiz

02.28.2012 A press-con was held at Events 55 Scout Rallos Tomas Morato in celebration of Christian Bautista’s 10th anniversary in showbiz, Universal Records is releasing his highly-anticipated First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album. It was well attended by press and media as well as the friends of Christian in Showbizness.

Christian performed songs with Sam Concepcion and Neocolours.

 The CD of Christian
It has a limited edition coffee table book, includes nine new tracks, five hits from the original Outbound, and new recording of his earlier hits Hands To Heaven and The Way You Look At Me. 

 “This album is really special because it celebrates my 10 years in showbiz,” says Christian. “This is really an important project because this marks my return to doing originals. I am extremely happy also that I was given this chance to re-record two of my biggest hits. Recording those tracks brought so many memories.”

 The album’s carrier single Beautiful To Me, a sweeping ballad, will be launched this February 26 on ASAP 2012. Christian also expressed excitement over the chance to work with some of the most promising artists of this generation Angeline Quinto for In Love With You, originally recorded by Regine Velasquez and Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, and KC Concepcion for We Could Be In Love, first interpreted by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane.

 Famed band Neocolours reunites to collaborate with Christian on the original Sasabihin. As part of his celebration of 10 years in the business, Christian goes full circle by having a duet with Sam Concepcion for Rescue You, composed by Singapore-based Tat Tong.

Christian and Sam were launched into showbiz via The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe almost a decade ago. Japanese Pop singer Baby M also has a duet with Christian in the album – In My Arms. The album includes impressive original tracks like Love You This Much, Let Go, and Whole.

The theme of A Special Symphony, I’m Already King, is also included with Outbound tracks All That’s Left, Faith, What Can I Do, Unphotographable. “This is a very important album, so I am really hoping everyone can support me,” admits Christian.

“We have worked hard to make this album a fitting tribute to my 10 years in showbiz.”

 TRACK LIST: 

 1. Beautiful To Me 2. In Love With You with Angeline Quinto
3. Love You This Much 4. We Could Be In Love with Kc Concepcion 5. Let Go 6. Rescue You with Sam Concepcion 7. Whole
8. I’m Already King 9. In My Arms with Baby M
10. Sasabihin with Neocolours 11. What Can I Do 12. Faith 13. Unphotographable
14. All That’s Left 15. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways 16. Hands To Heaven featuring Zia Quizon 17. The Way You Look At Me

Wonderful Voice of Tria Bascon

Let's get to know more about Tria Bascon, a remarkable jazz singer with a sultry voice.

Coming from a very musical family it was only natural that Tria would start singing at an early age. Her father and older siblings were already well known in the music business in Cebu in her native Philippines.

After gaining a degree in Business Administration, Tria was spotted singing in a restaurant/jazz lounge and this started her professional singing career.  The early influences in her style and range were renowned International vocalists of jazz, standards and pop, which led her to appreciate and develop such a wide range of musical genres.

In order to gain greater experience and exposure, Tria then moved to Manila and launched what has become a very successful career.  Since those days Tria has travelled far and wide for both pleasure and in pursuit of her work.

Her travels have taken her to virtually all Continents of the World adding greatly to her experience both as a vocalist and as a person, and she now spends her non working leisure time between the US and UK, as well as in her native Philippines.

She has entertained audiences on luxury cruise liners as well as in 5 star hotels of Asia, Europe, North America and Australasia. She has performed in far reaching and exotic places in the South Pacific, such as French Polynesia, Fiji Islands and The Kingdom of Tonga.

A wonderful, smooth and powerful voice is complemented by her natural beauty and graceful elegance, which captures an audience with her remarkable presence. With such an impeccable style, Tria’s performances ensure that a warm, intimate ambience is always present and enhances both the sound and vision experience to the full.

It is fair to say that her ideal choice of music is mainstream jazz, but great versatility enables her to equally perform and feel at home with Pop, Blues, Broadway, Country, Dance, and standard Ballads with a repertoire that spans seven decades of music.

Extensive travel has assisted Tria in learning to sing in many different languages, enabling her to entertain and charm multicultural audiences in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Indonesian, Tahitian as well as her native Filipino tongue.

Tria launched her first album, a jazz album called Wanderlust in January 2012, a fulfillment of a long held dream. The dream being to make a very professional, quality album featuring classic jazz songs and performed along with renowned international Musicians. 

As the choice of title suggests, the tracks selected for the Album readily affirms the life that Tria has experienced and enjoys whilst allowing her to sing in several languages having appeal to a global audience.

The tracks, personally selected by Tria, are from a list of her long time favorites and she is accompanied by several well known vocalists and musicians from Asia and Europe. The featured artistes are Moreno Donadel, an Italian jazz/classical pianist, Asia’s premiere vocal group The CompanY, renowned Filipino songwriter and crooner Jose Mari Chan and Aquarela, a bossa/latin group.

The Album contains an original track, Magkikita Pa Rin Naman Tayo, a very melodic and moving song written specially for Tria by the Producer of the Album, Moy Ortiz of the The CompanY.

In between continuing to perform internationally in shows, concerts and gigs, Tria has plans for new Albums, which will further add to her reputation as a very talented, beautiful vocalist with a mesmerizing and distinctive voice.

KC Concepcion Flaunt Her Curves For Cosmopolitan's March Issue

After her shocking Rogue cover last month, KC is set to create another buzz and this time for posing on the cover of Cosmo in a two-piece bathing suit.

Other topics inside this issue include “Crazy Sexy Cool: Your Most Awesome Summer Awaits,” “The Best Summer Beauty Buys,” “Do Your Love Styles Match?” and more!

But a lot of people are wondering: Was that a real body of KC?

According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, only minimal editing was done on the pic. KC is fit. Her body is toned, healthy, sexy, and strong that photoshop is no longer needed to further enhance her assets.


Cosmopolitan Philippines March 2012 issue is now available nationwide.

Angel Locsin's Preview March Issue Cover Girl

"Unofficially Yours" actress Angel Locsin goes “sunny retro” on Preview’s March issue wherein she shared her “sweet summer” story.
Other topics inside this issue include “Essential of Summer Beauty,” “40 Trending Denim Looks,” “Decor Special,” “Secrets of the Super Stylists” and many more.
Preview Magazine's March 2012 issue is now available nationwide.

2012 Oscars: Complete List of Winners Courtesy of Reuters

ACTOR IN A LEAD ROLE

Demin Bichir in "A Better Life"

George Clooney in "The Descendants"

WINNER: Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"

Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"

Brad Pitt in "Moneyball"

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Kenneth Branagh in "My Week with Marilyn

Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"

Nick Nolte in "Warrior"

WINNER: Christopher Plummer in "Beginners"

Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs"

Viola Davis in "The Help"

Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

WINNER: Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady"

Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn"

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Benice Bejo in "The Artist"

Jessica Chastain in "The Help"

Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids"

Janet McTeer in "Albert Nobbs"

WINNER: Octavia Spencer in "The Help"

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

"A Cat in Paris " Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli"

"Chico & Rita" Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal

"Kung Fu Panda 2" Jennifer Yuh Nelson

"Puss in Boots" Chris Miller

WINNER: "Rango" Gore Verbinski

ART DIRECTION

"The Artist" Production Design: Laurence Bennett; Set Decoration: Robert Gould

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Production Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan

WINNER: "Hugo" Production Design: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo

"Midnight in Paris" Production Design: Anne Seibel; Set Decoration: Hélène Dubreuil

"War Horse" Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales

CINEMATOGRAPHY

"The Artist" Guillaume Schiffman

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Jeff Cronenweth

WINNER: "Hugo" Robert Richardson

"The Tree of Life" Emmanuel Lubezki

"War Horse" Janusz Kaminski

COSTUME DESIGN

"Anonymous" Lisy Christl

WINNER: "The Artist" Mark Bridges

"Hugo" Sandy Powell

"Jane Eyre" Michael O'Connor

"W.E." Arianne Phillips

DIRECTING

THE WINNER: "The Artist" Michel Hazanavicius

"The Descendants" Alexander Payne

"Hugo" Martin Scorsese

"Midnight in Paris" Woody Allen

"The Tree of Life" Terrence Malick

DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

"Hell and Back Again" Danfung Dennis and Mike Lerner

"If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front" Marshall Curry and Sam Cullman

"Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory" Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky

"Pina" Wim Wenders and Gian-Piero Ringel

WINNER: "Undefeated" TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay and Richard Middlemas

DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT)

"The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement" Robin Fryday and Gail Dolgin

"God Is the Bigger Elvis" Rebecca Cammisa and Julie Anderson

"Incident in New Baghdad" James Spione

WINNER: "Saving Face" Daniel Junge and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

"The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom" Lucy Walker and Kira Carstensen

FILM EDITING

"The Artist" Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius

"The Descendants" Kevin Tent

WINNER: "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall

"Hugo" Thelma Schoonmaker

"Moneyball" Christopher Tellefsen

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

"Bullhead" Belgium

"Footnote" Israel

"In Darkness" Poland

"Monsieur Lazhar" Canada

WINNER: "A Separation" Iran

MAKEUP

"Albert Nobbs" Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston and Matthew W. Mungle

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Nick Dudman, Amanda Knight and Lisa Tomblin

WINNER: "The Iron Lady" Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

"The Adventures of Tintin" John Williams

WINNER: "The Artist" Ludovic Bource

"Hugo" Howard Shore

"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" Alberto Iglesias

"War Horse" John Williams

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

WINNER: "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets" Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzie

"Real in Rio" from "Rio" Music by Sergio Mendes and Carlinhos Brown Lyric by Siedah Garrett

BEST PICTURE

THE WINNER: "The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer

"The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer

"The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers

"Hugo" Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers

"Midnight in Paris" Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers

"Moneyball" Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers

"The Tree of Life" Nominees to be determined

"War Horse" Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers

SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

 "Dimanche/Sunday" Patrick Doyon

WINNER: "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg

"La Luna" Enrico Casarosa

"A Morning Stroll" Grant Orchard and Sue Goffe

"Wild Life" Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby

SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)

"Pentecost" Peter McDonald and Eimear O'Kane

"Raju" Max Zähle and Stefan Gieren

WINNER: "The Shore" Terry George and Oorlagh George

"Time Freak" Andrew Bowler and Gigi Causey

"Tuba Atlantic" Hallvar Witzø

SOUND EDITING

"Drive" Lon Bender and Victor Ray Ennis

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Ren Klyce

WINNER: "Hugo" Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl

"War Horse" Richard Hymns and Gary Rydstrom

SOUND MIXING

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce and Bo Persson

WINNER: "Hugo" Tom Fleischman and John Midgley

"Moneyball" Deb Adair, Ron Bochar, Dave Giammarco and Ed Novick

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush and Peter J. Devlin

"War Horse" Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Johnson and Stuart Wilson

VISUAL EFFECTS

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" Tim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson

WINNER: "Hugo" Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossman and Alex Henning

"Real Steel" Erik Nash, John Rosengrant, Dan Taylor and Swen Gillberg

"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier

WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)

WINNER: "The Descendants" Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash

"Hugo" Screenplay by John Logan

"The Ides of March" Screenplay by George Clooney & Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon

"Moneyball" Screenplay by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin. Story by Stan Chervin

"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" Screenplay by Bridget O'Connor & Peter Straughan

WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY) 

"The Artist" Written by Michel Hazanavicius

"Bridesmaids" Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig

"Margin Call" Written by J.C. Chandor

WINNER: "Midnight in Paris" Written by Woody Allen

"A Separation" Written by Asghar Farhadi