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Fil-British model is Jericho Rosales' newest girlfriend
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| Kim Jones |
-By Alex Valentin Brosas (Manila Bulletin)
MANILA, Philippines - Jericho Rosales has found himself a new squeeze in budding model, Kim Jones.
Jones is a on-the-set reporter on the lifestyle show "ETCETERA,' which premiered October 23, 2011. Her Facebook info entry says that she’s “a Filipino-British model who although has spent most of her life in Australia is now embarking on her TV hosting debut here in the Philippines. As the roving reporter on ETC's newest show ETCETERA she is updating the stylish young on the latest events, trends and fashion & beauty tips direct from the scene.”
Born to a half-Filipino, half-Spanish mom and British dad, Jones spent some of her younger years in Adelaide, Australia. A press release for "ETCETERA" says that Jones is "not afraid to break out into song and dance.”
Although Jericho does not seem interested in opening up his private life to his public, past reports indicate he has a model-girlfriend whom he doesn’t want to be named.
“There will be a time upang pag-usapan natin ang lovelife ko,” he said in a past interview when queried about his supposed girlfriend. “"Siguro ‘pag Valentine's day, pakikilala ko siya sa inyo,” he added.
Interestingly, Jones uploaded a series of pictures while windsurfing in San Fernando City, La Union on her Facebook account, some of which showed Jericho in the background, looking at other surfers.
Rosales is passionate about surfing and Jones seems exceedingly enthusiastic about exploring the waters, too.
The actor is also wearing a Union Jack ring, which probably has something to do about Jones’ United Kingdom origins.
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Official Candidates
Here are the list of the 30 official candidates Binibining Pilipinas 2012 pageant
Marie Virgenia PeterSource: mykiru.ph
Fer Mary Baliquig
Roxanne Tadique
Janine Tugonon
Rose Ann Aguilar
Sherlyn Gonzales
Maxine Medina
Jaine Hidalgo
Marie Irisha Arcenas
Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
Goldy Baroa
Giselle Angelica Munoz
Angelee delos Reyes
Jillean Camille Orbina
Liezl Alcantara
Nicole Marable
Annalie Forbes
Gina Joy Howell
Mary Jean Lastimosa
Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Anna Czarina Buenviaje
Roxane Joy Jesalva
Elaine Kay Moll
Nicole Schmitz
Meiji Cruz
Golda Soller
Romelin Roxanne de Castro
Chloe Zanardi
Karen Gallman
Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa
Music industry mourns Whitney Houston's death
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| Whitney Houston has died aged 48. Photograph: PR |
-By ABS-CBNnews.com
MANILA, Philippines – Immediately after the news about the death of singer and actress Whitney Houston broke, reactions came pouring in from local and international celebrities within and outside the music industry.
A lot of celebrities expressed shock over the sudden incident.
Mariah Carey said: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston.”
Jennifer Lopez also said: “Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family... #R.I.P.Whitney.”
Rihanna, on the other hand, said: “No words! Just tears #DearWhitney.”
As for Christina Aguilerra, she posted: “We have lost another legend. Love and prayers to Whitney's family. She will be missed.”
Nicki Minaj also said: “Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.”
Katy Perry was also saddened by Houston’s death. “So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.” she said.
This was echoed by Randy Jackson. “wow I am devastated. the world has lost another one of the best voices in history. RIP whitney houston, so fortunate am I to have worked with u, and have u touch my life. may god bless this family.”
Even singers in the Philippines were saddened over Houston’s death.
Gary Valenciano tweeted: “Ur music will live on and on. ‘There can be miracles…WHEN YOU BELIEVE’ Thank u…tho uv bin thru so much, u still inspired us. #whitneyhouston.”
As for Zsazsa Padilla, she said: “Such a sad day. :( I grew up singing your songs, Whitney Houston. Your memory and music will live on in our hearts. R.I.P.”
“I still can't believe this. I'm really shocked and sad. :'( I feel like I lost a relative. I'm gon cry. I'm shaking. Love u Whitney... :'(" said Charice, who sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" at the U.S. talk show "Oprah," which launched her international career.
Another singer who's obviously influenced by Houston, Regine Velasquez, also said: “Nakakalungkot:-( Ms Whitney Houston thank you for being part of my life and my music. RIP.”
“I'm speechless. I seriously cannot believe this. You'll be in my heart forever, and I will ALWAYS love you :'(" said young singer Maria Aragon.
Christian Bautista, for his part, said: “Another icon in the music industry has passed away, rest in peace Whitney Houston , let's remember her for the musical legacy she has shared.”
Aiza Seguerra also tweeted: “My heart is breaking...:(“
Houston, who reigned in 1980 and 1990, has died at the age of 48.
Her bodyguard found her dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 3:55 Saturday afternoon (Sunday morning in Manila).
The cause of Houston’s death remains unclear.
UAAP Volleyball: Lady Tams trounce Lady Warriors, force playoff for No. 4 spot
The three-team dilemma plaguing the last Final Four spot had a chance to be dissolved with an FEU loss. The Lady Tams, however, refused to bow out.
Marie Toni Basas scored 15 points on 11 attacks to lead the resilient Lady Tamaraws over the University of the East Lady Warriors, Saturday at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan, in the 74th UAAP women's volleyball tournament.
UE hit the ground running, playing decently at the 13-6 mark until Coach Boy Dalistan opted to send marquee player Sarina Bulan out of the playing court for her iffy play. FEU then took advantage, coupling UE’s mishaps with unanswered points of their own, with Mary Rose Baniel, Rosemarie Vargas and Samantha Dawson all chipping in for the green and gold.
Although UE would hit the double-digit mark with the score at 20-10, FEU kept piling on the lead, with an attack from Eulalio ending the set at 25-14.
The Lady Warriors still could not strike a healthy balance between avoiding errors and answering the Lady Tams’ offense in the second set, as the FEU lead started early at 4-3, after Lady Warrior Leuseht Dawis committed a spiking error.
Although Vargas had trouble containing the power on her spikes, she and her squad continued to bully the Lady Warriors, leading by as much as ten points at 24-14. FEU went up 2-0 after a Vargas spike, 25-18, allowing UE to come close at 9-7, before blowing them away.
With head coach Dalistan furious, the UE Lady Warriors regained their spirits, playing rejuvenated in the last few possessions of the third set. After FEU held the lead for the whole set, the Lady Warriors eventually cut the deficit and evened the game at 21 after a tip by Dawis. Both teams went tooth-and-nail for every possession until UE team captain Dawn Dizon spiked the ball out of the court to give UE breathing room at two points, 24-22.
Dizon, however, redeemed herself by scoring two consecutive points on a spike and a power tip. Basas would fall short on a spiking error, but made a hit just in time to even the game at 25-25. Lady Warrior Shiesa Nebrida exchanged points with Wenneth Eulalio, until a clutch play by Basas and a service error by Lady Warrior Cristel Rosale closed out the set for FEU and the season for UE, 29-27.
After losing center spiker Mayjorie Roxas to an MCL injury last Sunday in a game against the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Spikers, FEU coach Nes Pamilar replaced her with Dawson to help the frontline’s cause.
The Lady Tams now face a clincher against the Adamson Lady Falcons after the San Marcelino-based squad fell to the UST Tigresses in three sets.
Visiting hunk loves classy local beauties
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| KYLIE Padilla: Career over love |
VH earlier made it clear to “agents” that he wasn’t into streetwalkers. He had very expensive tastes and would share his bed only with classy girls. Needless to say, they found groupies who were only too willing to… uh, join! -Read full story here By the Entertainment staff (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Coke to bare what's up tomorrow
SPORTING CHANCE
Joaquin Henson (The Philippine Star)
PBA commissioner Chito Salud and Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines chairman/CEO William Schultz are meeting 2 p.m. tomorrow at the PBA office in Libis to discuss the status of the Tigers franchise in the pro league. Salud deferred action on the proposed trade of Powerade’s Marcio Lassiter to Petron for Rey Guevarra and Noy Baclao until he finds out what’s up with the Coca-Cola franchise, reacting to still unconfirmed media reports that it’s been sold.
A letter signed by Schultz has surfaced in the internet, indicating Coca-Cola wants out of
the PBA. The Nov. 11, 2011 letter was highlighted “Strictly Privileged and Confidential.” In the letter, Schultz said Coca-Cola was giving San Miguel Corp. 60 days from receipt to exercise right of first refusal on buying back the PBA franchise for a price of P100 Million. The right of first refusal was negotiated in February 2007 with Coca-Cola’s purchase of the franchise from San Miguel. Schultz said if San Miguel doesn’t exercise the right, Coca-Cola would offer the franchise to other parties at the same price.
There are many issues to be clarified by Salud in his meeting with Schultz. First, is the franchise still for sale or has it been sold? The letter was dated Nov. 11, 2011 – way before Powerade mesmerized PBA fans by surviving two do-or-die games to eliminate No. 1 seed B-Meg and later advancing to the Philippine Cup finals. Surely, the Tigers’ performance had a measurable positive effect on Powerade sales – that kind of marketing mileage is worth much more than what you would pay for a slew of advertisements. Second, was the letter actually sent and subsequently received by San Miguel? And if so, what was the cut-off for the 60-day deadline? Third, has Powerade governor and PBA vice chairman J. B. Baylon been relieved of his duties in the PBA Board? Even assuming the right of first refusal was exercised, surely Coca-Cola would still be represented in the Board during the transition period. Fourth, is Coca-Cola aware that it will require a 2/3 confirmation from the Board or seven votes to welcome the new owner assuming the sale? Fifth, if the franchise has been sold, was the Lassiter deal proposed before or after the sale?
PBA operations and technical director Rickie Santos said yesterday a 3/4 vote is required from the Board for a party to enter the league by buying a new franchise. That means eight of 10 votes. A 2/3 vote is required for a party to buy an existing franchise or seven votes. Santos said he checked with PBA lawyer Melvin Mendoza who confirmed that the Board had amended a provision in the Constitution limiting a common owner to two teams.
“In the past, a common owner could own only up to two teams but the provision was amended to allow more than two teams but without voting rights for a team or teams beyond two,” explained Santos. “Later, that, too, was amended to allow voting rights for a team or teams over the limit of two but not on game-related issues, meaning voting rights for only league or policy issues. In this particular issue of sale, all 10 members will be allowed to vote.”
The Board would’ve been convened in a special meeting last Friday but only five members showed up. The meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum. Powerade had sent word the night before that Coca-Cola group director for commercial operations Manny Dizon would attend. But in the morning of the meeting, Dizon phoned to say he would not come.
A governor who couldn’t attend said he had previously asked for a postponement. “We requested for a postponement until Tuesday (Feb. 14) but the Chairman (Mamerto Mondragon) texted to say he would go on with the meeting because anyway, he was assured of a quorum,” he said. “Now, the meeting has been reset to Feb. 20. We had requested if the meeting could be set Feb. 14. We understand the nature of a special meeting but we should’ve at least been given formal notice, not by text, and an agenda. In the interest of fairness, maybe the Chairman should’ve also refrained from issuing statements to media that he found the developments to be disturbing.”
Salud said to this day, there has been no formal communication from Coca-Cola to the PBA regarding an intention to sell its franchise.
“Any kind of transfer of ownership particularly of an existing franchise has to have the approval of 2/3 of our Board before it becomes effective,” said Salud. “No formal communication has been sent by Coca-Cola to my office regarding any intention on their part to sell. It just so happens that in the last two weeks, to the detriment of the league, media reports have been persistently coming out saying that Coca-Cola has already sold its franchise, so in the spirit of transparency, in the spirit of full disclosure and in the spirit of serving our fans interest, I am writing Coca-Cola to seek clarification on these media reports. It is hard to comment on what I consider at the moment, at this time to be mere speculations and reports that may not have any basis. Now after getting official clarification or certification from the party involved, then I can make my own comment.”
Salud said the public interest generated by the reported sale is a positive sign. “The special interest that our fans are taking especially in this reported sale of Powerade, a team that has suddenly catapulted itself to the top and has garnered many many fans during one conference alone is a tell-tale sign that the PBA is on the right track,” he went on. “Time and again, there are always entities that send their inquiries as to how to join the PBA but nothing has really fanned out but it will be welcome because it’s a sign that this league is indeed healthy, that this league is on the right track, that this league is in the consciousness of our fans.”
Salud said his role is to get to the bottom of this issue. “To find out what is the truth,” he said. “And in the spirit of full disclosure and transparency, in the higher interest of our fans, we will find out the truth. Because of these reports on print and on TV and in social networks, I can imagine these (Powerade) players are feeling pins and needles so the more urgent this matter is for Coca-Cola to make a clear and an equivocal statement as to their intention with respect to the franchise and their stay in the PBA before Feb. 20.”
55 passengers, crew of sunken motorized banca rescued, safe
-By ELR, GMA News
A motorized banca en route to the quake-hit town of La Libertad, Negros Oriental with 100 sacks of rice supplies for quake victims capsized in the Tañon Strait between the islands of Negros and Cebu, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Saturday.
Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Air Force personnel rescued the banca’s 55 passengers and crew, Undersecretary Benito Ramos of the OCD said.
Initial reports said one of the MB Aga Fe’s stablizing beams or outriggers broke, causing the banca to flip and sink in the Tañon Strait.
The banca’s listed owner is Romeo Lipan of Ronda, Cebu.
A motorized banca en route to the quake-hit town of La Libertad, Negros Oriental with 100 sacks of rice supplies for quake victims capsized in the Tañon Strait between the islands of Negros and Cebu, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Saturday.
Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Air Force personnel rescued the banca’s 55 passengers and crew, Undersecretary Benito Ramos of the OCD said.
Initial reports said one of the MB Aga Fe’s stablizing beams or outriggers broke, causing the banca to flip and sink in the Tañon Strait.
The banca’s listed owner is Romeo Lipan of Ronda, Cebu.
PHILSTAR: 'Bourne' actress awed by Palawan
“I can live in Palawan forever!”
MANILA, Philippines - These were the words of Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz during the shooting of “The Bourne Legacy” in El Nido, Palawan recently, the movie’s local producer said yesterday.
Jun Juban, of the Philippine Film Studios Inc., told reporters during the weekly news forum at Annabel’s restaurant in Quezon City that Weisz was amazed at Palawan’s beauty.
Juban said the El Nido scene will show the natural beauty of Palawan to millions of viewers across the globe when the movie opens in theaters sometime in August.
“The contingent, including the cast who visited the island, has been very expressive with their awe and amazement,” he said.
Juban said because of the captivating beauty of the islands in Palawan, the end part of the action-packed movie was shot in these places.
Aerial night shots of Manila and Makati will also be seen in the movie, according to Juban.
He said tourism was definitely boosted because of the movie.
“There are close to 200 staff, crew and actors involved in this film. This means 10,000 hotel room nights spread in two major hotels in Manila. This definitely exceeded initial projections,” he said.
The local producer thanked the government for its support, particularly Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the departments of the Interior and Local Government, Finance and Tourism and local officials of the cities of Manila, Pasay, Navotas, Quezon and Marikina where scenes of the movie were shot.
Juban said the producers of the movie are planning to have the premier showing in Manila.
“We have been part of the Filipino film industry for three decades and it’s only now that a top action franchise movie is featuring Manila as Manila. Once we see The Bourne Legacy on the wide screen worldwide, our fellow kababayans will surely be very proud,” Juban said.
MNLF linked to abduction of 2 foreigners
-By Queenie Casimiro, ABS-CBN News Zamboanga
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines – Police said they identified a group of young members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) as possible suspects in the abduction of two Europeans in Tawi-Tawi more than a week ago.
Police Director Felicisimo Khu, Jr., director of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO), said there are indications that Ewold Horn and Lorenzo Vinciguerra were taken by third generation members of the MNLF in Tawi-Tawi.
Khu said a possible motive is jealousy among the locals. "These foreign birdwatchers when they go to the area, hire locals to serve as their guides and security." Khu said. "One group was denied."
Khu said they are giving the provincial government of Tawi-Tawi time to negotiate with the abductors, who are said to be still hiding in Panglima Sugala town. "Governor Sahali is sending an emissary," Khu revealed.
The police officer also showed to the news team a copy of the email sent by a certain Mustapha Muallam, using Ivan Sarenas' hacked email address, to the group of birdwatchers, where Sarenas is a member.
Muallam, who identified himself as one of the abductors, demanded for the pull-out of police and military operatives in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. "But when he was asked to present proof of life of the victims, he was not able to comply."
Khu believes Muallam is "someone who is merely trying to confuse things."
Jade Lopez and Danielle Castano on FHM February 2012
Jade Lopez and Danielle Castano sexy photos as they cover FHM Philippines February 2012 issue. See more hot pictures below.
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Casimero wins world title, gets beaten up in Argentina
-By Philippine Daily Inquirer
Filipino Johnriel Casimero stopped Argentine Luis Alberto Lazarte in the tenth round to win the vacant IBF light flyweight crown Friday (Saturday in Manila) and spark a ring riot in Mar de Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Promoter Sammy Gello-ani told Rene Bonsubre Jr. of Philboxing that friends of Lazarte, who is a member of the truckers union, initiated the attack on Team Casimero, even before the Filipino’s hands could be raised in victory.
Boxingscene.com reported that an angry horde rushed the ring and mugged not only Casimero and his team, but also IBF officials, journalists and those who played the role of pacifiers. Chairs and bottles also went flying.
According to Gello-Ani, Casimero, who improved to 16-2 with 12 KOs, knocked down Lazarte twice in round nine before finishing Lazarte (49-11-2 18 KOs) off in the tenth.
Gello-Ani said he, Casimero and trainer Cristopher Tepora said they sustained bruises, but are safe and being guarded by the local police.
TEMPO: Pacquiao gets guaranteed $25M purse
Manila, Philippines – World welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has reportedly been guaranteed a career-high $25 million when he meets undefeated American challenger Tim Bradley on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum had told the Bulletin a few days ago that the Filipino will receive “his biggest guaranteed purse” against Bradley although the Top Rank chief declined to say exactly how much.
The last time against Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico, Pacquiao was guaranteed $22 million, plus of course, a share in the pay-per-view sales, gate attendance and international broadcast rights.
With Pacquiao, 33, assured of another record-high in earnings, Bradley, 28, also benefited from the cash windfall as the native of Palm Springs, a desert city in Southern California two hours from Los Angeles, will get $5 million for the opportunity to bang with the world’s best fighter.
Bradley has never earned more than $1 million in his seven-and-a-half professional career.
If the pay-per-view and other money-making schemes do well, Pacquiao stands to receive additional money.
The $25 million paycheck is a far cry from the measly $40,000 that Pacquiao took – then a super-bantamweight (122 lbs) – when he made his US debut in June 2001 as a last-minute substitute also at the MGM Grand.
Pacquiao is a heavy favorite to whip Bradley, who has a 28-0-0 win-loss-draw card with 12 knockouts.
But Bradley is unfazed and is looking forward to the challenge.
“I am definitely shooting for the stars,” Bradley told Leighton Ginn of the Desert Sun newspaper that serves his hometown of Palm Springs.
Bradley’s manager Cameron Dunkin is also excited to see the fight happen.
“I believe in Tim Bradley. I absolutely do,” said Dunkin. Meanwhile, Arum said Pacquiao is arriving in the US way ahead of the three-city press tour that will kick off in Las Vegas on Feb. 21.
“Manny will have his deposition (in relation to the defamation suit against Floyd Mayweather) on the 17th in here Las Vegas and will be attending the Muhammad Ali tribute on the 18th,” said Arum.
After the Las Vegas press conference, the tour will have stops in Los Angeles (Feb. 21) and New York (Feb. 23).
