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AlDub Reaches BBC; Network Describes the Love Team as "Social Media Phenomenon"

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The love team that started it all, AlDub, reaches the doors of international network BBC!<br />
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The phenomenal love team of Pambansang Bae Alden Richards and Dubsmash Queen Maine "Yaya Dub" Mendoza was featured in October 28 via BBC website www.bbc.com.<br />
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BBC or British Broadcasting Corporation is a public-service broadcaster of United Kingdom, which the headquarters can be found in London. BBC is the counterpart of USA's CNN.<br />
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Heather Chen describes AlDub as a social media phenomenon about love and lip-syncing. The article tackles AlDub's popularity on Twitter.<br />
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The said article also reads, "And it isn't just the local fans. US politicians and even alternative rock bands have declared their love for the show and its young stars."<br />
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It is also mentioned in the article the rising fame of Maine on Twitter. Yaya Dub is the third fastest-growing celebrity on the said social media site, next to  Taylor Swift and Katey Perry.<br />
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Congratulations AlDub and AlDub Nation!<br />
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The love team that started it all, AlDub, reaches the doors of international network BBC! The phenomenal love team of Pambansang Bae Alde...

"A Second Chance" - The Sequel to Blockbuster Movie "One More Chance" Opens This November

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"A Second Chance" - The Sequel to Blockbuster Movie "One More Chance" Opens This November

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Finally, the much awaited sequel of Star Cinema's blockbuster movie "One More Chance" hits theaters this November! Popoy an...

Angel Locsin Will No Longer Play Star Cinema's "Darna"

10:09:00 AM SE Insider 0

This is a sad news for the fans of Kapamilya Actress Angel Locsin as ABS-CBN released a statement announcing that the actress will no longer play "Darna" in a Star Cinema movie.<br />
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Kane Errol Choa, head for Corporate Communications discloses the reason behind the sad decision as posted on Entertainment site <a href="http://www.showbiznest.com/2015/10/angel-locsin-out-of-darna-movie_5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Starmometer.com</a>:<br />
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<i>It is with deep regret that we announce that ABS-CBN, Star Cinema, and Angel Locsin have mutually agreed that Angel will no longer do the “Darna” movie due to health reasons. Because of her passion, dedication, and commitment to the project, she underwent various rigorous training regimens for two years. Unfortunately, this led her to developing a disc bulge in her spine. This then limits her from doing strenuous activities such as stunts, liftings, and the usage of harness, all of which will be required of her for the action scenes in the film. Aside from that, she will need to undergo rehabilitation and treatment.</i></div>
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<i>And so while we have envisioned her to do the iconic Filipino heroine, Angel’s health and safety are both our primary concern. Hence, the decision.</i></div>
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<i>Fans need not worry. They can still look forward to seeing her in a movie that she is currently shooting with Vilma Santos. Angel’s physical condition does not prevent her from finishing the said project.</i></div>
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<i>Again, we sincerely thank Angel for her hard work and pray for her recovery.</i></div>
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Angel Locsin also explained her side regarding the decision agreed by her and ABS-CBN in Tonight With Boy Abunda, Monday night: </div>
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<i>"Masakit po na 'di ko na gagawin yung Darna pero mas mabuti na po yun para sa lahat"</i></div>
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<i>"May mga times na 'di na ako makabangon. Na kahit gumapang 'di ko magawa. Kahit pain reliever wala ng magawa na kailangan na ako dalhin sa hospital for treatment. Ganun na po sya kalala. Until now nagte-theraphy pa din ako."</i></div>
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Rumors are saying that Angel will be replaced by teen actress Liza Soberano, though this is not yet confirmed yet by ABS-CBN.</div>
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This is a sad news for the fans of Kapamilya Actress Angel Locsin as ABS-CBN released a statement announcing that the actress will no longer...

Video: Vice Ganda Admits "It's Showtime" Can't Beat "Eat Bulaga"

9:02:00 AM SE Insider 0

AlDub has set another record-breaking event as Saturday's Episode of Eat Bulaga entitled "AlDub Tamang Panahon" reaches a whopping 39.5 million Tweets on social media site Twitter using the hashgtag #ALDubEBTamangPanahon.<br />
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While Eat Bulaga's celebrating this another milestone, it's rival program Eat Bulaga was celebrating its 6th anniversary, and during this time, comedian-host Vice Ganda voiced out his message regarding the said rivalry of the two noon time shows.<br />
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<i>"Sobrang grateful ako ngayong araw na ito kasi anim na taon hindi biro ‘yun ha. Sa bilis ng pagpapalit ng panahon, sa bilis ng gusto ng mga tao, sa bilis ng tiwala ng mga tao, ibang klase ‘yung six years at ang laki ng mga nagbago sa paligid ko, ang laki ng mga nagbago sa buhay ko at ang laki ng mga nagbago sa mundong ginagalawan ko. Ano man ang mangyari, wala akong nararamdamang sama ng loob, galit, poot, ngitngit, kasi ang laking blessing nitong Showtime hindi lang sa akin kundi sa inyong lahat lalo na ‘yung mga nakatutok pa rin sa atin"</i><br />
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The comedia-host clarified that "It's Showtime" is not competing with "Eat Bulaga" since they know for a fact that the Kapuso noontime show cannot be beaten.<br />
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<i>"Nung ginawa nga tayong noontime sabi ko sa mga boss natin ‘ok ba sa inyo na gagawin kayong noontime?’ Hindi po, ok na kami sa morning show. Lahat kami di ba? Lahat tayo nagkaisa na ayaw namin ng noontime gusto namin morning show lang. Sabi ng boss namin ‘bakit?’ Kasi naman po ilalagay niyo kami sa noontime e di naman po namin kayang talunin ang Eat Bulaga. Kahit pagsamasamahin ang mga powers namin at magtitiwarik ako dito, hindi po namin kayang talunin ang Eat Bulaga. Pero sabi ng mga boss namin ‘hindi naman namin kayo ilalagay sa noontime para talunin ang Eat Bulaga. Sasamahan niyo lang sila sa pagpapasaya sa mga tao."</i><br />
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On that note, Vice Ganda raised the flag and encourage the viewers to set aside the rivalry and enjoy the show of both networks.<br />
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<i>"Kaya magmula noong araw na iyon na nilagay kami sa noontime hanggang ngayon wala kaming nararamdamang ano at wala naman kaming intensyon na makipagtalo at makipagaway, simula pa lang po talo po kami! Itinataas na po namin ang bandera namin dahil sila ay aming mga idolo at mga modelo, hindi namin matatalo yan."</i><br />
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Alden Richards' "Wish I May" Album Hits Platinum Status in Just Three (3) Days

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The second album of the Pambansang Bae Alden Richards entitled "Wish I May" which was officially released on Saturday, October 17, 2015 on Eat Bulaga just reached the platinum mark in just a span of three days!<br />
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It was on October 17 when Alden was awarded the Gold Record status from PARI for his sophomore album even before it hits the record bars. The said album reaches the gold status due to digital sales.<br />
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In a report by Manila Bulletin, "Wish I May" already reached platinum status making Alden Richards the first GMA Kapuso artist to sell 15,000 copies of his album in just 3 days. The Pambansang Bae now joins other GMA artists who reached the platinum mark for their albums including Regine Velasquez, Julie Anne San Jose, and Christian Bautista.<br />
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And if by any chance "Wish I May" sells a whopping 150,000 copies, Alden will become the second GMA artist to have a Diamond Award next to Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista.<br />
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Congratulations Pambansang Bae Alden Richards!<br />
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The second album of the Pambansang Bae Alden Richards entitled "Wish I May" which was officially released on Saturday, October 17...

Alden Richards' "Wish I May" Official Music Video Finally Released, Album Hits Gold Record Status

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Prior to the launch of Alden Richards' latest album entitled "Wish I May", the Kapuso actor was surprised when Philippine Association of the Record Industry or PARI handed the gold record award to the Pambansang Bae last Saturday  on Eat Bulaga, right after Alden sang "Thinking Out Loud".<br />
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The Gold Record status was the result of outstanding achievement for digital sales of his latest album.<br />
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<i>"Wow, wala na naman akong masabi"</i>, said Alden after receiving the award. The half of AlDub was once again teary-eyed because of another milestone of his career.<br />
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<i>"Thank you po! Thank you po kasi actually hindi pa po lumalabas ‘yong album, e.</i><br />
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<i>"Thank you sa lahat, thank you Lord, sa lahat ng fans, sa family ko, sa Eat Bulaga! Thank you po, thank you so much. GMA Records, GMA Artist Center, thank you po,"</i> he added.<br />
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"Wish I May" album features the songs "Thinking Out Loud" and "God Gave Me You" which became the themesongs of their Kalyeserye. The album also contains two original singles, "Wish I May" and Urong Sulong".<br />
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In line with this, GMA Records already released the official music video of the carrier single "Wish I May" during the airing of Sunday PinaSaya.<br />
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Congratulations Alden Richards!<br />
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Watch: Teaser Trailer of "Nilalang" Starring Cesar Montano and Maria Ozawa

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The much-awaited movie of former adult-film star Maria Ozawa will soon hit the Philippine Cinema as an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival.<br />
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Replacing Robin Padilla as Ozawa's leading man is action star Cesar Montano. Padilla pulled out from the project last August to take care of his wife Marielle Rodriguez who was back then undergoing sensitive pregnancy.<br />
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The movie also stars actress Meg Imperial and is set to open in theaters on December 25, 2015.<br />
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In line with this, Parallax Pictures, Haunted Tower Pictures, Welovepost, in cooperation with Viva Films, finally released the teaser trailer of the horror-action movie "Nilalang".<br />
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Court of Appeals Orders Willie Revillame's Arrest Regarding Child Abuse Case

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The Court of Appeals decided to issue a warrant of arrest against host Willie Revillame regarding the child abuse and child exploitation case filed against the TV host-comedian. This is with regards to Revillame's now defunct primetime-variety show Willing Willie.<br />
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The 54-year old host was accused of abusing a kid named "Jan-Jan" who danced like a macho dancer in the said variety show.<br />
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It was on May 2013 when a formal case was filed against the Wowowin TV-Host with regards to Republic Act 7610, also known as Anti-Child Abuse Law.<br />
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Inquirer.net reports that the 11-page decision issued by appeals court 13th division, according to Associate Justice Ma. Luisa Quijano-Padilla, that this is the order stated of Quezon City Regional Trial Court.<br />
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Court of Appeals said, "<i>There is probable cause for the petitioner’s commission of a crime, his arrest and arraignment should now ensue so that this case may properly proceed to trial where the merits of both parties’ evidence and allegations may be weighed.</i><br />
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<i>"The case had long been delayed because of the petitioner’s refusal to submit to the trial court’s jurisdiction and erroneous invocation of the Rules in his favor."</i><br />
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Court of Appeals also said that the decision was made in accordance with the law. The lower court followed the procedures of evaluating the evidences and factual circumstances presented to them before they had a probable cause o arresting Willie.<br />
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Revillame filed a motion for reconsideration in the lower court but it was denied last October 4, 2013.<br />
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AlDub's "Tamang Panahon" Concert To Be Held in Philippine Arena; Tickets Already Sold Out!

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The moment that all AlDub and Eat Bulaga fans have all been waiting for will finally arrive as Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola) announced last Saturday in the Kalyeserye segment that "Tamang Panahon"  will happen 5 days from now.<br />
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On October, 24, 2015, AlDub nation will witness the grand fans day concert of Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub, and the rest of Eat Bulaga's Dabarkads in the largest indoor arena in the world, The Philippine Arena.<br />
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The moment it was announced, audience lined-up for tickets inside the Broadway Studio to grabbed the best seats possible for the said event.<br />
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Online ticket website Ticketworld even crashed minutes after the announcement and long lines of people in various Ticketworld outlets were seen reserving for their seats.<br />
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The moment that all AlDub and Eat Bulaga fans have all been waiting for will finally arrive as Lola Nidora (Wally Bayola) announced last Sa...

MTRCB Releases Decision on It's Showtime's Pastillas Issue

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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) releases the result regarding the "pimping" issue of Pastillas Girl aka Angelica Jane Yap in It's Showtime's segment "Nasaan Ka, Mr. Pastillas?" filed by womens' group Gabriela.<br />
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In a three-page resolution signed by MTRCB Chairman Eugenio 'Toto' Villareal dated October 13, 2015, the agency stated that It's Showtime should have a 'self-regulation' for their segment so that it doesn't violate the rights of Angelica Yap as a woman.<br />
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The resolution also states that Pastilla Girl should know what will happen in each and every episode of the segment before airing it in live broadcast. MTRCB also reiterated that the clothes being worn by Pastillas Girl should still follow the "PG" or "Parental Guidance" rating of the show.<br />
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Below is the part of the resolution letter of MTRCB Chairman Villareal addressed to Reily Santiago (Business Unit Head), Fulgencio Follero Jr. (Producer), and Atty. Monalisa Manalo (Legal Counsel) of It's Showtime:<br />
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<i>"Further to the Memorandum of Understanding dated 28 March 2012 by and between our Agency and various television networks and entities, including ABS-CBN Corporation, we confirm the Gender and Development (GAD) conference the special Sub-Committee of our GAD Committee conducted with representatives of your program It's Showtime...</i><br />
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<i>"At the beginning of the conference, we reiterated that gender-sensitivity, and particularly respect for women (in turn, anchored on the dignity of the human person) is a State policy as well as a commitment of the Philippines under international law.</i><br />
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<i>"This is plain in the Magna Carta of  Women (R.A. 9710) and in the ratification by the Philippines in 1981 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). R.A. 9710, Section 16, particularly prohibits the discriminatory and or derogatory portrayal of women in media and fiIm.</i><br />
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<i>"In this connection, the MTRCB and other relevant government agencies make up the country's Gender Equality Committee (GEC). The GEC, formed under Section 19, Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Magna Carta of Women, is specifically tasked to promote gender mainstreaming as a framework and ensure the implementation of gender equality guidelines.</i><br />
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<li><i>Our Special Sub-Committee also acknowledged your manifestation that you have actually provided Ms. Yap a life coach so that she may be guided as to how to mold her character positively and enable her to plan her life with care and informed choices, to the end that she will hopefully be able to avoid the earlier pitfalls she experienced. It may be good to bring this out in the program upon prior consultation with Ms. Yap and her family.</i></li>
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<i>"On another matter, we took the opportunity to discuss with you certain concerns that have been expressed by some televiewers over the manner of dressing and/or movement of certain participants in your program that may be deemed as "inappropriate" for television. We welcome the information you gave us that it is your rule to:</i><br />
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<li><i>subject any manner of dressing to a three-tiered process of review—under which any attire or costume is first screened by a segment producer, which determination is subsequently reviewed by a wardrobe executive, and then finally decided upon by an administrative associate producer; and</i></li>
<li><i>require prior rehearsal by any performer for review and approval by program executives, to the end that the number does not violate any norm of gender-sensitivity or other rule.</i></li>
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<i>"Consistent with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1986, we strongly enjoin you to adhere to, and if need be supplement the above measures of self-regulation.</i><br />
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<i>"Also, we cannot help but stress the need for constant and unwavering vigilance in regard to the depiction and portrayal of women in your program. You will necessarily have to sharpen the saw, so to speak, in regard to both gender-sensitive orientation as well as action.</i><br />
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<i>"Thank you for your cooperation at today's conference."</i><br />
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