Manny Pacquiao KO’s David Diaz in the 9th Round

Philippines’ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao knocked out professional Mexican American boxer David Diaz during their 12-round WBC lightweight title fight today at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada USA.

Manny Pacquiao defeated David Diaz via 9th round TKO. Manny is now the first Asian fighter in history to win four titles in four different weight classes.

Top 10 World’s Most Credible and Respected Television News Personality

According to Worldwide Web Account Survey ( Worldwide )
January to June 2008

1. Erica Hill. CNN International ( USA ) - 47.53%
2. Matt Frei, BBC ( UK ) - 41.30%
3. Ann Currie, NBC ( USA ) - 40.20%
4. Riz Khan, Al Jazeera English ( QAT ) - 37.25%
5. Korina Sanchez, ABS-CBN ( PHI ) - 35.40%
6. Charles Gibson, ABC ( USA ) - 34.08%
7. Rachel Ferguson, NHK ( JAP ) - 33.12%
8. Tony Burman, CBC ( CAN ) - 29.12%
9. Veronica Pedrosa, Al Jazeera English ( MAL ) - 26.70%
10.Melissa Lee, CNBC, ( SIN ) - 23%

Top 10 Most Credible World News Program

According to Worldwide Web Account Survey ( Worldwide )
January to June 2008

1. CNN World News, CNN, USA - 46.35%
2. BBC News Hour, BBC, UK - 42.01%
3. Fox News, Fox News Channel, USA - 40.56%
4. Al Jazeera Inside Story, Al Jazeera English, QAT - 38.12%
5. NBC News, NBC, USA, - 37.75%
6. ABS- CBN Bandila ( Flag ), ABS -CBN, PH, - 32.73%
7. CCTV News Hour, CCTV,CHN, - 27.43%
8. ZEE TV B News, ZEE TV, IND, - 23.41%
9. CBC News, CBC,CAN, - 17.45%
10. ABC News, ABC, AUS, - 15.56%

Top 10 Men and Women of Philippines most Credible and Respected TV News Personality

According to Worldwide Web Account Survey ( Philippines)
January to June 2008

Female Personality
1. Korina Sanchez ( ABS-CBN, Bandila) 345, 674 votes
2. Karen Davila ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 311, 436 votes
3. Ces Orena Drilon ( ABS- CBN, Bandila ) 296, 756 votes
4. Bernadette Sembrano ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 286, 005 votes
5. Vicky Morales ( GMA, Saksi) 145, 923 votes
6. Pinky Webb ( ABS- CBN, Umagang Kay Ganda) 143, 354 votes
7.Cheche Lazaro ( ABS-CBN, Probe) 134, 756 votes
8. Jessica Sojo ( GMA, Kapuso mo, Jessica..) 92, 589 votes
9. Tina Monsod Palma ( ANC, The World Tonight) 90,875 votes
10. Mel Tiangco ( GMA, 24 Oras) 34, 904 votes

Male Personality
1. Julius Babao ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 539, 849 votes
2. Ted Failon ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 476,039 votes
3. Henry Omaga Diaz ( ABS-CBN, Bandila) 475, 239 votes
4. Alex Santos ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 386, 092 votes
5. Arnold Clavio ( GMA, Saksi) 301, 235 votes
6. Gus Abelgas ( ABS-CBN, SOCO) 276, 341 votes
7. Angelo Castro ( ANC, The World Tonight) 245, 430 votes
8. Kim Atienza ( ABS-CBN, TV Patrol World) 212, 372 votes
9. Mike Enriquez ( GMA, 24 Oras) 73, 509 votes
10. TJ Manotoc (ANC, Kwentong Disyerto) 59,210 votes

24th Star Awards for Movies Winners

Here are the winners of the recently concluded 24th Star Awards for Movies held last night, June 27 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater at the Ateneo University.

Organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC).

Movie of the Year - One More Chance (Star Cinema)

Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Manuel Teehankee (One More Chance)

Movie Editor of the Year - Marya Ignacio (One More Chance)

Movie Director of the Year - Cathy Garcia Molina (One More Chance)

Movie Actress of the Year - Ai-Ai delas Alas (Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo)

Movie Actor of the Year - Paolo Contis (Banal)

Movie Supporting Actress of the Year - Eugene Domingo (Pisay)

Movie Supporting Actor of the Year - Emilio Garcia (Selda)

Movie Child Performer of the Year - Nash Aguas (Angels)

New Movie Actress of the Year - Lovi Poe (Shake, Rattle & Roll 9)

New Movie Actor of the Year - Matt Evans (Shake, Rattle & Roll 9)

Movie Production Designer of the Year - Willie Urbino (Ataul For Rent)

Movie Original Screenplay - Vanessa Valdez (A Love Story)

Movie Musical Scorer of the Year - Raul Mitra (Paano Kita Iibigin)

Movie Sound Engineer - Ditoy Aguila and Rudy Gonzales (Ouija)

Movie Theme Song of the Year - Paano Kita Iibigin theme (Ogie Alcasid)

PMPC’s Darling of the Press - Regine Velasquez

Ulirang Artista awardee - Rudy Fernandez (award received by sister Marie Fernandez)

Digital Film of the Year - Confessional

Digital Movie Director - Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Antipuesto (Confessional)

Digital Movie Editor of the Year - Pats Ranyo (Confessional)

Digital Original Movie Screenplay - Ramon Ukit (Confessional)

Digital Movie Sound Engineer - Ditoy Aguila and Rudy Gonzales (Confessional)

Digital Film Original Theme Song - “Nandito Ako” (Theme song from the movie Selda. Composed by Paolo Villaluna and Pike Ramirez)

Digital Movie Scorer - Vince de Jesus and Jobin Ballesteros (Pisay)

Digital Film Cinematographer - Rodolfo Aves Jr. (Kadin)

Digital Film Production Designer - Danny Red (Selda)

“Celebrity Fab of the Night” - Piolo Pascual and Maja Salvador (courtesy of Nature’s Harvest Fab)

“Celebriy Mom of the Night” Dawn Zulueta (courtesy of Cebuana Lhuillier)

Faces of the Night - Piolo Pascual and Pops Fernandez (courtesy of Mendez Medical Group)

Stars of the Night - John Lloyd Cruz and Eula Valdes (courtesy of Lucida-DS Glutathione)

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Watch it on ABS-CBN on June 29, 10PM.

Mega Manila TV Ratings from June 24 to 26

Here are the top 10 shows for daytime and primetime programming of GMA 7 and ABS-CBN according to the recent survey conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households from June 24 to 26.

June 24 (Tuesday)
Daytime:
1. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 23.6%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.8%
3. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 19.8%
4. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 17.6%
5. Marimar (GMA-7) - 17.2%
6. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.1%
8. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
9. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 13%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 10.9%

Primetime:
1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 43%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 37.1%
3. Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 32.1%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.7%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 24.4%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%
7. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%
8. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 20.5%
9. Dalja’s Spring (GMA-7) - 19.6%
10. Lovers (ABS-CBN) - 15%

June 25 (Wednesday)
Daytime:
1. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 23.2%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 22%
3. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.5%
4. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 21.4%
5. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 18%
6. Marimar (GMA-7) - 16.2%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.7%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 10.3%

Primetime:
1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.3%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 34.8%
3. Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 34%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 28.2%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 23.9%
6. Lobo (ABS-CBN) / My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 23.1%
7. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
9. Dalja’s Spring (GMA-7) - 21.1%
10. Lovers (ABS-CBN) - 15.5%

June 26 (Thursday)
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.5%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 22.4%
3. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 21.1%
4. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 20.7%
5. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.4%
6. Marimar (GMA-7) - 15.4%
7. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.3%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 12.8%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 12.3%
10. SiS (GMA-7) - 11.5%

Primetime:
1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 43.6%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 39.2%
3. Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 36.3%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 30.4%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
6. Dalja’s Spring (GMA-7) - 21.8%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) / Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 21.7%
8. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
9. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 20.2%
10. Lovers (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines via Erwin Santiago of PEP

Marian Rivera is FHM Philippines’ Sexiest Woman of 2008

Dyesebel lead star, Marian Rivera is hailed as the country’s sexiest woman for 2008 according to the premiere men’s magazine, FHM Philippines.

Katrina Halili is next to Marian Rivera with 123,239 votes while Angel Locsin came in at third place with 121,388 votes.

The full list for the 100 Sexiest Women will be published on the July issue of FHM Magazine.

8 Yr Old Pangasinan chess master bags gold in ASEAN tilt

By GESELL CAPUA

ABS-CBN Dagupan

An eight-year-old girl from Pangasinan recently brought home the gold and four other medals won during the 9th ASEAN Age Group Chess Competition held from June 8-18 in Vietnam.

"Alam ko mananalo ako!" said Samantha Glo Sam" Revita when interviewed by ABS-CBN Dagupan.

Revita, aside from her gold, came home with two silver medals and two bronzes.

She gave honor to the country through chess for the fifth time.

Since 2006, Revita has been the representative of the Philippines for ASEAN Chess and also World Youth Chess competitions. She has visited Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Turkey and lately, Vietnam to compete with other young chess wizards.

Boxing analyst says 'Pacman' will win vs Diaz

Veteran boxing analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz on Saturday said he believes Pinoy boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao would bring home the lightweight championship of the world title during his match with Mexican fighter David Diaz on Sunday morning (Manila time) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"He will win. I don’t see any way he can be beaten. He is too fast, he is too strong and he is too smart for David Diaz as a boxer," Nathanielsz said on ANC’s Dateline.

While Pacquiao's camp boasts that they can finish the fight in 9 out of 12 rounds, Diaz vows to put up a good fight in defending the title.

Nathanielsz said that he thinks the bout will go 12 rounds since Diaz is a "very strong, determined young man and has trained very hard. He is hard to knockout, hard to put away."

Diaz, he said, is a world champion and has beaten some of the best fighters in his weigh division.

"Pacquiao is up against a guy who is strong, very durable and is in great condition and will come at him for 12 rounds. He will not stop. That's his style David Diaz. That's why he will be a difficult opponent in that respect," he said.

Classic match

Excitement is running high for the battle between Diaz and Pacquiao in a clash aptly dubbed "Lethal Combination" at the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas.

Boxing analysts and afficionados believe the fight is going to be a classic match in boxing and one of the best fights of the year.

However, Nathanielsz said that Diaz will not be able to beat Pacquiao that easily since the Filipino boxing champ has beaten "every Mexican legend in town."

"And if you look at them side by side in terms of their natural abilities Pacquiao is a far more exciting fighter than Diaz. Diaz is a plodder. He just come at you, he will lean on Pacquiao and try and hope for the best. I talked to him a few days ago and he told me my plan is to fight to go the distance. If the fight goes the distance that's my best chance," said Nathanielsz.

The boxing analyst said Pacquiao has been training his footwork and also working on a variety of punches.

"He has been accentuating his footwork because he has to move in a different way. He is also working on a variety of punches--the hook, the uppercut because normally, Pacquiao's most devastating weapon is the left straight. That's the one that kills," he said adding, "But now he is working on the hook because he is fighting a different kind opponent. So he has had to make some changes in strategy and in fight plan in training."

Pacquiao all set

In a phone patch from Las Vegas, ABS-CBN correspondent Dyan Castillejo meanwhile reported that the Filipino fighter is in great shape and all set for Saturday evening’s (Las Vegas, USA time) fight.

Castillejo said that majority of the crowd who attended the weigh-in hosted by Michael Buffer were Filipinos. A lot of Filipinos have arrived in Las Vegas from the Philippines and from other US states to support Pacquiao.

"Manny was very appreciative of the overwhelming support of his kababayans and Diaz, he was very cool even if Pacquaio got most of the cheers even from some Mexicans," Castillejo said.

It was Pacquiao who first went up to the scale and was reportedly half a pound below the limit at 134.5 lbs. while Diaz came at exactly at 135 lbs.

"The fighters got together for a very long time. They posed to the audience, showed off their physique which was the fruit of the very hard training," she said.

She added that even the Mandalay Bay Hotel is all set for the Mexican-Filipino match with souvenirs for the fight such as caps, jackets and even Philippine flags are up for sale in the lobby.

Both fighters’ names and posters are also found all over the hotel, she added.

Tickets for the 11,000-capacity arena are now close to 9,500 and are expected to increase on the last day.

Castillejo said that Pacquiao, who had gone from 130 to 135 lbs, had hinted that he may want to go up to 140 lbs next fight.

"His plan is to fight Ricky Hutton who is a 140 pound champion in November. That's his plan. He and his handlers look ahead. Bob Arum looks ahead, what fight is best suited for Pacquiao next," Nathanielsz said.

However, Nathanielsz has this to say in the event Diaz wins.

"We will weep for a week. We will have another tragedy. The ferry sinking was bad enough, the floods are even worse. Pacquiao losing? I don’t know how many people have already jumped the tallest building."

Senator Obama's statement on the US Visit of President Arroyo

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama released the following statement on the visit of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to the United States:

I welcome the visit this week of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her delegation to the United States. President Arroyo's visit is an opportunity to strengthen our historic alliance, and to discuss a host of issues of mutual interest.

I wish first to express my sympathies through President Arroyo to the victims and families of typhoon Fengshen, which has just hit the southern portion of the Philippines, leaving tremendous devastation in its wake. I urge the U.S. government to provide emergency support to alleviate the suffering caused by this catastrophic natural disaster.

The bond between the United States and the Philippines is strong and enduring. The Philippines has been an important ally of the United States through World War II, the Cold War, and now the fight against terrorism and extremism. The 1954 Manila Pact formed a cornerstone of U.S. policy in Southeast Asia during the Cold War, and the Philippines continues to be one of only two U.S. treaty allies in Southeast Asia today. After the events of September 11, 2001, the Philippines has worked closely with the United States to root out Al Qaeda and its affiliates in the region.

Annual joint military exercises, named "Balikatan," or "Shoulder-to-Shoulder," have been a model of cooperation, and form the core of U.S.-Philippine military-to-military activities to support the Philippines with its ongoing defense reform efforts. I support these continuing programs, including upgrading and enhancing the military's equipment and training.

The agenda for President Arroyo's visit is full. Together, we must address many challenges going forward, including the future of ASEAN, the continuing tragedy in Burma, implementation of recently-authorized Millennium Challenge Account assistance, and alleviation of the effects of the global food crisis on the Philippines. We should deal with these challenges with confidence in the foundation of our common interests and the shared values on which our relationship is based.

President Arroyo will also come to offer her appreciation for the United States Senate's passage of the Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 in April. This legislation would offer Filipino veterans the benefits they rightfully deserve for their heroic service during World War II. Filipino and American troops fought bravely together under some of the most trying conditions suffered by any forces during that conflict. Filipinos displayed great courage alongside American soldiers at Bataan and Corregidor, only to be denied their just benefits by our government. I join President Arroyo in urging my colleagues in Congress to honor the heroic service of Filipino World War II veterans by finally turning this important legislation into law.

The most important part of our bilateral relationship is the deep and abiding people-to-people bond that our two nations share. I grew up in Hawaii, where Filipinos have had an enormous positive impact on the culture and the economy. Across the United States, generations of Filipino immigrants have enriched our society and contributed to building a more vibrant United States of America. The continuing bond they have with the land of their heritage resonates in the strong families and communities they have woven into the fabric of American society. As dedicated citizens, Filipino Americans--4 million strong-- embody our nation's highest ideals.

The Philippines has a proud legacy as Asia's first democracy, a legacy that should be honored and cherished but never taken for granted by the American people. I have great hope for the Philippines and admiration for its people. I extend a warm welcome to President Arroyo on her visit to the United States, and I look forward to working with her and her country in years to come as the Philippine people work together with us toward a better and more secure future for our two nations, for Asia, and for the world.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=123219

PACQUIAO Weighs 134.5; DIAZ, 135

LAS VEGAS, NV -- People's Champ, Manny Pacquiao tipped the scales at 134.5 lbs while defending WBC lightweight champion David Diaz of Chicago came in at 135 lbs during the official weighin moments ago at the Mandalay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV.

PACQUIAO-DIAZ PRE-FIGHT SPECIAL ON VIVA PRIME TONIGHT

By Ronnie Nathanielsz

PhilBoxing.com

Sat, 28 Jun 2008

Viva Prime, the cable station which is also carried by Destiny Cable will replay the one-hour pre-fight special on the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz “Lethal Combination” showdown at 10:00 p.m. tonight (Saturday).

The special features both Pacquiao and Diaz at the promotional tour stop and pep rally in Chicago, the official press conference announcing the fight and other interesting sidelights.

Fight fans will also see highlights of Diaz’s battles against Erik “El Terrible” Morales and Ramon Montano courtesy of Solar Sports and the press conference at the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between Solar Sports and GMA 7 which will telecast the fight..

There will also be highlights of Pacquiao’s final day of training at the Gerry Penalosa gym in Mandaluyong, an interview with Penalosa on the fight and a conversation with Pacquiao’s wife, the charming Jinkee Pacquiao.

Remarks by trainers Freddie Roach and Jim Strickland as well as Top Rank promoter Bob Arum and full coverage of the postage stamp issued in honor of Pacquiao’s achievements by Philpost will be part of the special.

It also features Pacquiao in a fun-filled chess match against former business manager Rod Nazario and interviews with Nika Judalena who will sing the Philippine National Anthem at the fight and Fil-Mexican Jasmine Villegas who sang the Star Spangled Banner in the Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez title fight last March 15 and will do so again in the showdown against Diaz.

PACQUIAO COMPLETES FINAL TRAINING PRIOR TO DIAZ FIGHT

By Ed de la Vega, DDS
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 27 Jun 2008

Las Vegas, NV:- Manny Pacquiao today motored to the IBA Gym along Euclid Street in this scorching Sin City without his chief trainer, Freddie Roach, to complete the final training day before the big night on Saturday. Roach was at the Orleans Hotel with his others wards who were fighting tonight.

Pacquiao’s training was more for a little sweat than a anything else. “Just to keep in shape” was how the veteran Filipino scribes described it. Buboy Fernandez, his long time friend and trainer supervised the short routine. Also on hand to help Fernandez were Eric Brown and Alex Ariza.

And sweat he did! Today was a hot day in Vegas (so what else is new in a desert city) and the IBA Gym owners opened all the doors to try to air the place. They even turned on the central air conditioning. But the temperature was just something else.

Pacquiao did a couple of rounds on the mitts with Fernandez. He also shadow box, hit the speed bag and did the jump rope.

After the short routine, the GMA crew had a short interview with him. Then whole entourage returned to the Mandalay Bay Resort Casino so Pacquiao can have a little rest and have dinner with some select guests.

What was so interesting to note was in spite of his busy schedule, Pacquiao still made the time to talk about the typhoon victims in the Philippines. Addressing some of the Filipino scribes that are gathered around the ring side, this writer included, Pacquaio said:- “Paki sabi na lang sa kanila, lagi silang nasa isip ko at tutulong ako pag balik ko:” (Please tell them they are always in my mind and I will help them when I return).

Wu Chun to Visit Manila on July

Asianovela fans in the Philippines will surely get excited as Taiwan's superstar Wu Chun who starred in "Hana Kimi" Taiwan Version and Romantic Princess shown on ABS-CBN is set to visit Manila on July 12.

Wu Chun is the bass singer of the boyband "Fahrenheit" in Taiwan, which is said to be the most successful boyband after F4. His bandmate Calvin Chen, who plays Ralph on Romantic Princess is coming with him.

Pacquiao to Diaz: Watch out for my right hand

Manny "The Pacman" Pacquiao said Friday he has developed a more powerful right hand for the challenge against WBC lightweight champ David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay Hotel Resort and Casino this weekend.

"There's a big development on my right. I will use it on Diaz," Pacquiao told ABS-CBN's morning show, "Umagang Kay Ganda."

The Pinoy boxing idol, a traditional southpaw, said he and coach Freddie Roached developed his right punching hand for Diaz, who is also a southpaw.

"Medyo iba ang preparation natin na ginawa. Southpaw si Diaz. We have a different technique for a southpaw," Pacquiao said.

Pacquiao said he is all set and ready to slug it out with Diaz on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The Filipino pride will try to make history as he attempts to be the first Filipino boxer to hold four titles.

"Hindi naman ako kinakabahan. [I'm] all set for the fight. Magandang laban ito," he said when asked how prepared he is for the fight.

Earlier, chief editor Nigel Collins of the boxing "Bible" Ring Magazine said the Pacquiao-Diaz "Lethal Combination" match-up has the makings of a very exciting fight.

“The old cliché that ‘styles make fights’ I think really applies here because we have two guys who likes to mix it up,” said

Collins, the helmsman of the “bible of boxing”, said in an interview over dzSR. Collins said the styles of both fighters seem to complement each other and this fact makes the bout exciting.“There are some advantages to Diaz as far as size goes, who's used to fight bigger guys.

There are also advantages for Manny, his speed, better boxing skills,” he said.

Pacquiao and Diaz both have exceptional stamina to last even for 15 rounds that is why it is easy to perceive that they will be slugging it out until the final bell.

The Filipino boxer has declined to make a prediction about the fight, but promised he will give his all in the fight to snatch the world title.

While most oddsmakers favor the Filipino bomber, Collins said that the fight’s excitement level will depend on Diaz.

“I think that Diaz has the kind of style, the kind of heart and durability to make it a kind of fight that's gonna have the fans on the edges of their seat if not standing up,” he said.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=123220

2 Time Emmy-Nominated Cheryl Burke to guest on Sharon

Cheryl Burke(Dancing with the Stars), the Filipino-American professional dancer who was nominated twice on Emmy will guest on Sharon.

Ex-PDA graduate Iya Ginez now successful singer in Guam

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

Former graduate of reality show "Philippine Dream Academy" (PDA) Iya Ginez is now making a name for herself outside the country.
Dubbed as the "Crying Lady" of PDA's first season, Ginez is now a well-known performer doing shows in Guam.
The singer said she is really enjoying her life and doing well in her newfound place, together with other Filipina entertainers.
Like other professional artists, they are following Guam's strict rule of not entertaining customers at the table or receiving tips.
Some artists committed this violation in past years, leading to a stint in jail.
"Maingat kami talaga, ayaw ko din namang makompromiso o mapahiya mga Pilipino, okay na kasi ngayon, 'di tulad dati," Ginez said.
Aside from preparing for her debut album that will first be released in Manila, Ginez is also set to renew her US working visa.
"Natuloy (talaga) ang aking dream dito sa Guam," Ginez added.
The singer said she is still wishing to get back inside the Academy not to compete or to be one of the scholars but just to see her idol, international performer Billy Crawford.
"My God! Para lang mayakap ko ang idol ko Billy Crawford! Papasukin nila ulit ako," Ginez said.
Gianna Marie "Iya" Ginez in real life is a free spirit that learned to trust herself inside the Academy. "Trusting yourself" were the words she learned from then-Academy headmaster APO member Jim Paredes.
She was then linked to Jay-R Siaboc. In October 29, 2006 after staying for nine weeks in the Academy, Ginez ended her stint in PDA.

Mega Manila TV Ratings for June 20-23

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from June 20 to 23 based on the overnight ratings conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines among Mega Manila households:

June 6 (Friday)
Daytime:
1.Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 21.9%
2.Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 21.4%
3.Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 21.3%
4.El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 16.3%
5.Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.6%
6.Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 14.5%
7.Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 14%
8.Da Big Show (GMA-7) - 11%
9.Boy & Kris (ABS-CBN) - 8.7%
10.SiS (GMA-7) - 8.4%

Primetime:
1.Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 41.9%
2.Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 37.4%
3.Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 35.7%
4.24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.3%
5.The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 23.5%
6.Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 22.8%
7.My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 22.4%
8.Dalja's Spring (GMA-7) - 22%
9.Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 21.7%
10.TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 19.2%

June 22 (Saturday)
Daytime
1. Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7) - 25.1%
2. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.5%
3. Pinoy Records (GMA-7) - 21.3%
4. Jungle TV (GMA-7) - 18.4%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) 16.7%
6. StarTalk (GMA-7) - 16%
7. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 15.4%
8. That's My Doc (ABS-CBN) - 14.9%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 11.5%
10. Entertainment Live (ABS-CBN) - 10.7%

Primetime:
1. Bitoy's Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 31%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 29.2%
3. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 25.3%
4. Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) - 24.7%
5. Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) - 22.1%
6. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 20.8%
7. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20%
8. XXX (ABS-CBN) - 16.8%
9. Songbird (GMA-7) - 8.6%
10. Sine Totoo (GMA-7) - 6.2%

June 22 (Sunday)
Daytime:
1. Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 17.6%
2. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 17.3%
3. Flash Report (GMA-7) – 16.8%
4. Your Song (ABS-CBN) – 14.3%
5. Pinoy Idol Extra (GMA-7) 14.1%
6. Tasya Fantasya (GMA-7) – 13.9%
7. SOP (GMA-7) – 13.6%
8. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) – 11.8%
9. Jungle TV (GMA-7) – 11.5%
10. Gaby’s Extraordinary Files (ABS-CBN) – 9.3%

Primetime:
1.. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) – 27%
2. Pinoy Idol (GMA-7) – 26.9%
3. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 26.7%
4. All Star K (GMA-7) – 26.1%
5. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 23.2%
6. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 22%
7. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) – 21.6%
8. Kapusolympics (GMA-7) – 16.4%
9. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) – 16.1%
10. Sharon (ABS-CBN) – 13.8%

June 23 (Monday)
Daytime:
1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 23.3%
2. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 22.9%
3. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 22.7%
4. Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA-7) - 19.8%
5. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 15.9%
6. Marimar (GMA-7) - 15.6%
7. El Cuerpo del Deseo (ABS-CBN) - 14.7%
8. Ligaw Na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 13.5%
9. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 13.1%
10. Naruto (ABS-CBN) - 10.6%

Primetime:
1. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 40.5%
2. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) 37.7%
3. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 33.6%
4. Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 31.6%
5. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 22.9%
6. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%
7. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 22%
8. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 20.2%
9. Pinoy Dream Academy (ABS-CBN) - 19.4%
10. Dalja's Spring (GMA-7) - 18.3%

Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines

Ms.Philippines' Sash on Ms. Universe Pageant Gets Misspelled

A Photo posted at Miss Universe gallery showed Ms. Philippines Candidate Jennifer Barrientos together with fellow candidates from Germany, The Netherlands and Russia. The word "Philippines" on Ms. Philippines' sash was misspelled, with two letter L's instead of just one.

The Miss Universe 2008 pageant will be held at the Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa in Vietnam on July 13.

Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) Ratings for May 2008

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) website reported that they have already received AGB Nielsen’s ratings in Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM) based on sample homes all over the country for the month of May 2008.

Here are the Top 10 weekday and weekend programs for the month of May:

Top Weekday Programs (Daytime)
1. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.9%
2. Ligaw na Bulaklak (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
3. Pilipinas, Game KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 19.1%
4. Magdusa Ka (GMA-7) - 19%
5. Kaputol ng Isang Awit (GMA-7) - 18.7%
6. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.3%
7. Prinsesa ng Banyera (ABS-CBN) - 18%
8. Maging Akin Ka Lamang (GMA-7) - 17.8%
9. Pokemon (GMA-7) - 17.1%
10. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 15.7%

Top Weekday Programs (Primetime)
1. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 32.6%
2. Dyesebel (GMA-7) - 32.4%
3. My Girl (ABS-CBN) - 31.1%
4. Lobo (ABS-CBN) - 30.1%
5. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 29.7%
6. Joaquin Bordado (GMA-7) - 29.3%
7. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 28.2%
8. Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (GMA-7) - 26.9%
9. Wheel of Fortune (ABS-CBN) - 22.7%
10. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 22%

Top Weekend Programs (Daytime)
1. De La Hoya vs. Forbes: Homecoming** (ABS-CBN) - 23.2%
2. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
3. Dyesebel, Ang Simula** (GMA-7) - 20.9%
4. Cinema FPJ: Da King on ABS-CBN (ABS-CBN) - 17.4%
5. ASAP ‘08 (ABS-CBN) - 16.9%
6. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 16.2%
7. Dragon Ball Z (GMA-7) - 14.7%
8. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) - 14%
9. Your Song (ABS-CBN) - 13.6%
10. Pilipinas, KNB? (ABS-CBN) - 13.4%

Top Weekend Programs (Primetime)
1. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (ABS-CBN) - 28.2%
2. Kapitan Boom (ABS-CBN) - 27.8%
3. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) - 25.6%
4. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 25.3%
5. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 24.7%
6. Tok! Tok! Tok! Isang Milyon Pasok (GMA-7) - 22.1%
7. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 21.4%
8. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 21.4%
9. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 20.7%
10. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 20.4%

Source: AGB Nielsen Media Research, Philippines via Bong Godinez of PEP

Chivas Malunda Issued Forced Expulsion from PDA

After PDA Scholar Chivas Malunda suffered from hyperventilation and migraine for the third time, the mentors of the Pinoy Dream Academy and Headmaster Ryan Cayabyab finally decided to give him a FORCED EXPULSION.

As much as they wanted Chivas to stay because of his exceptional talent, they could not risk his health and also Bunny, his, wife, who was constantly worrying about him. Chivas accepted his fate with an open heart. Although he is saddened to leave his new found friends and wife behind, he knows that what has happened is the best solution not only for him but for everyone.

Uberture host Billy Crawford accompanied Chivas on his exit from the Academy. But before he stepped outside the Academy doors, he showered Bunny with kisses and gave each scholar a tight hug. Everyone was teary eyed to see him go. He was welcomed back to the outside world by his older sister and son.

Because of this, voting for the probationary scholars Iñaki Ting and Laarni Losala is now suspended.

GMA bags 11 awards in US Int’l Film and Video Festival 2008

GMA Network garnered seven major awards and 4 minor awards in the prestigious US International Film and Video Festival (USIFVF) during the awarding ceremony held in Hollywood, California over the weekend.

GMA News and Public Affairs bagged six landmark awards including a Gold Camera Award for Jessica Soho’s Philippine Agenda: Education which won in the Documentary for Public Issues and Concerns category.

Silver Screen Awards were given for Arnold Clavio’s Philippine Agenda: Health (Public Issues and Concerns); Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (Documentary/Social Issues); Wish Ko Lang (Entertainment: Motivational); Sandra Aguinaldo’s I-Witness documentary “Iskul Ko Number 1″ (Documentary/Social Issues); and Reporter’s Notebook (Documentary/Social Issues).

GMA Network’s three-year-old sister station QTV Channel 11, meanwhile, earned Gold Camera Awards for Proudly Filipina for Motivational program in the Entertainment category.

GMA likewise garnered minor awards, with 100% Pinoy, Reporter’s Notebook’s “Pulong Diablo”, Jay Taruc’s I-Witness documentary “Batang Kalabaw”, and Kara David’s I-Witness’ documentary “Gapos” bagging the Creative Excellence awards respectively. QTV programs Kids on Q and May Trabaho Ka also received similar recognitions.

Renaldo Lapuz Sings US National Anthem

The Filipino - American Idol wannabe, Renaldo Lapuz sang the US national anthem at a professional baseball game in Texas, USA.

Philippines' 100 Sexiest Men for 2008

After all the controversies he crossed this year, Piolo Pascual is still on top of the list for the Philippines' 100 sexiest men for 2008.

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemates has the most on the number in the list as Gerald Anderson(2), Will Devaughn(3), Sam Milby(4), Jon Avila(7), Zanjoe Marudo(9), Victor Basa(23), Bruce Quebral(38), Aldred Gatchalian(47), John Prats(63), Kian Kazemi(91), Mickey Perz(94), and the recent PBB Teen Edition Plus Big Winner Ejay Falcon ranks at #95.

Meanwhile, former starstruck survivors Aljur Abrenica ranks #5, Paulo Avelino(16), Mark Herras(27), Marky Cielo(28), Mart Escudero(35), and Mike Tan(80).

GMA's hottest male stars Richard Gutierrez, Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo ranked at number 12, 13, and 14 respectively.

Complete List:

1. Piolo Pascual
2. Gerald Anderson
3. Will Devaughn
4. Sam Milby
5. Aljur Abrenica
6. Jericho Rosales
7. Jon Avila
8. Derek Ramsay
9. Zanjoe Marudo
10. Jake Cuenca
11. Richard Gutierrez
12. Dingdong Dantes
13. Dennis Trillo
14. Luis Manzano
15. TJ Trinidad
16. Paulo Avelino
17. Geoff Eigenmann
18. Enchong Dee
19. Sid Lucero
20. Jason Abalos
21. Joem Bascon
22. Rafael Rosell
23. Victor Basa
24. Hayden Kho
25. Diether Ocampo
26. Alfred Vargas
27. Mark Herras
28. Marky Cielo
29. Coco Martin
30. Vincent Bueno
31. Rayver Cruz
32. Aga Muhlach
33. Carlo Guevarra
34. Brent Javier
35. Mart Escudero
36. Kean Cipriano
37. Christian Bautista
38. Bruce Quebral
39. John Hall
40. Johnron Tañada
41. John James Uy
42. John Lloyd Cruz
43. Billy Crawford
44. Marc Nelson
45. Albert Martinez
46. JC de Vera
47. Aldred Gatchalian
48. Polo Ravales
49. Wendell Ramos
50. Drew Arellano
51. Ryan Agoncillo
52. Yael Yuzon
53. Gian Magdangal
54. Jay-R Sillona
55. Jay Aquitania5
56. Jay-R Siaboc
57. Ron Morales
58. Matteo Guidicelli
59. Chris Tiu
60. Arthur Solinap
61. Joross Gamboa
62. John Estrada
63. John Prats
64. Janvier Daily
65. Robin Padilla
66. Bong Revilla, Jr.
67. Cesar Montano
68. Bruno Folster
69. Ronnie Liang
70. Miguel Escueta
71. Hero Angeles
72. Philip Younghusband
73. Justin de Leon
74. Rovilson Fernandez
75. Marvin Agustin
76. Marco Alcaraz
77. Atom Araullo
78. Paolo Paraiso
79. Paul Soriano
80. Mike Tan
81. Patrick Garcia
82. Antonio Aquitania
83. Paolo Rivero
84. Luis Alandy
85. Gabby Concepcion
86. Mark Bautista
87. Erik Santos
88. Luke Jickain
89. Marvin Raymundo
90. Jomari Yllana
91. Kian Kazemi
i92. Harry Laurel
93. Christian Vasquez
94. Mickey Perz
95. Ejay Falcon
96. Simon Atkins
97. Andrew Schimmer
98. Chris Cayzer
99. Ken Escudero
100. Ervic Vijandre

Radio DZMM wins silver in New York Festival

ABS-CBN's radio station, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 bagged the silver prize in the prestigious New York Festivals for the Radio Broadcasting Breaking News Story category (longform) for its special coverage of the Manila Hostage Drama last year.

Peter Musngi, ABS-CBN vice-president for Manila Radio Division, DZMM program and production services manager Marah Faner Capuyan and DZMM executive producer Nannette Quong received the award Thursday night, June 19, at at the Tribaca Rooftop in New York City.
DZMM won for covering the hostage-taking involving a whole busload of pre-school students who were held hostage on March 18, 2007.

It will be recalled that as soon as Radyo Patrol reporter Armel Fernandez broke the story, DZMM geared up for a special coverage and deployed reporters to the scene to get more information and a clearer picture of the situation at hand.

"The biggest breakthrough came when DZMM got hold of Jun Ducat, the hostage-taker himself and as it turned out, it was only through DZMM that he could be contacted. "It also became the link between Ducat and the worried parents of school children," said Musngi.

DZMM veteran anchors Ted Failon and Korina Sanchez bridged him and the proper authorities--from the education department, to the social welfare department and, most importantly, the national police -- for his demands. After 10 long hours of tension, the hostage drama ended when Ducat agreed to surrender and release the hostages at seven in the evening.

"Throughout this, DZMM reported with prudence and acted responsibly thus avoiding a tragic ending to this crisis. The station again lives up to its commitment of being first in news and public service without causing harm and endangering others," said Musngi.

Aside from winning the silver prize, DZMM also earned a finalist berth fot its station manager-anchor Angelo Palmones in the Talk Show Host category for the science-oriented show "Bago Yan, Ah!"

from abs-cbnNEWS.com

List of Winners for the 2008 EnPress Awards

Best Picture (Drama) - Pisay

Best Picture (Comedy) -Katas ng Saudi

Best Director - Aureaus Solito for Pisay

Best Actress (Drama) - Cherry Pie Picache for Foster Child

Best Actor (Drama) - John Lloyd Cruz for One More Chance

Best Actress (Comedy) - Lorna Tolentino for Katas ng Saudi

Best Actor (Comedy) - Jinggoy Estrada for Katas ng Saudi

Best Supporting Actor - Ricky Davao for Endo

Best Supporting Actress - Eugene Domingo for Pisay

Breakthrough Actress - Rhian Ramos for Oiuja

Breakthrough Actor - Joem Bascon for Batanes

Best Screenplay - Henry Graheda for Pisay

Best Cinematography - Larry Manda for Maling Akala

Best Editing - Pisay

Best Production Design - Pisay

Best Musical Score - Pisay

Best Original Theme Song - Pisay

Best Sound - Kadin

**The late Rudy Fernandez was also given a Posthumous Award for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.

Greenpeace asks Metrobank to quit Coal

Greenpeace tells Metrobank to stop funding climate change; Climate Defender's Camp concludes in Iloilo

Global Business Power Corp (GBPC) a subsidiary of Metrobank , together with Panay Power Corp (PPC), is pushing dirty energy projects in Iloilo City as well as Toledo in neighboring Cebu island. .

Greenpeace activists concluded their occupation of a coal plant site in Iloilo City by dumping 20 sacks of 'coal' in front of Metrobank today. Metrobank is the promoter of the proposed Iloilo City coal-fired power plant in whose site Greenpeace volunteers have been camping since last Friday to step up public opposition to their proposed coal project. The Greenpeace action came a day after the environment group launched an online petition on their website to enable people to write to Metrobank urging it to invest in cleaner safer renewable energy solutions instead of coal.

Communities gather at Climate Defenders Camp to pledge to help stop climate change

Greenpeace activists construct a "climate defenders camp" at the site of a proposed coal plant coal in Iloilo city, Philippines demanding the cancellation of the said coal plant. Burning coal is the single biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions and a major cause of climate change

Camping for Climate: Greenpeace occupies proposed coal plant site in Iloilo

Greenpeace activists from different countries, including the crew of Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior, and members of Responsible Ilonggos for Sustainable Energy (RISE) constructed a "climate defenders camp" at the site of a proposed coal plant coal in Iloilo city demanding the cancellation of the said coal plant. They also called on Philippine Senate to fast track the passage of the Renewable Energy (RE) Bill, after its passage by the House of Representatives, to pave way for aggressive renewable energy development in the country.

PDA 2 - Ranjit Singh

Ranjit

The VideoJock
Rizal

Name: Ranjit Singh
Age: 26
Birthday: November 4
Place of Origin:Rizal, Bicol

PDA 2 - Laarni Losala

Laarni

The Pride of Sultan Kudarat

Sultan Kudarat

Name: Laarni Losala
Age: 23
Birthdate: June 23
Place of Origin: Sultan Kudarat

PDA 2 - Bunny Malunda

Bunny

The Teacher Wife
Negros Oriental


Full Name:JOVANNIE MALUNDA
Age:22
Birthdate:05 October
Place of Birth:DumagueteCity

PDA 2 - Iñaki Ting

Inaki

Pasay
The Stage Performer

Screen Name:Iñaki Salvador
Full Name:RAFEAL TING
Age:18
Birthdate:24 August
Place of Birth:Makati

PDA 2 - Apple Abarquez

Apple

The Different Couple’s Daughter
Cebu

Name: Apple Abarquez
Age: 18
Birthday: July 23
Place of Origin:CebuCity

PDA 2 - Christian Alvear

Christian

The Small Boy Wonder
Taguig

Name: Christian Alvear
Age: 25
Birthdate: November 30
Place of Origin: Taguig

PDA 2 - Liezel Garcia

Liezel

Pride of Puerto Galera
Dubai

Full Name:LIEZEL GARCIA
Age:23
Birthdate:20 December
Place of Birth:Oriental Mindoro

PDA 2 - Chivas Anton Malunda

Chivas

The Student Husband
Negros Oriental

Full Name: CHIVAS ANTON MALUNDA
Age: 22
Birthdate: November 28
Place of Birth: Dumaguete City

PDA 2- Bea Munoz

Bea

The Sweet Chanteuse
Muntinlupa

Full Name: BEATRIZ MUNOZ
Age: 18
Birthdate: February 27
Place of Birth: Manila

PDA 2 - Miguel Mendoza

Miguel

The Romantic Crooner
Muntinlupa


Full Name:MIGUEL MENDOZA
Age:18
Birthdate: August 21
Place of Birth:USA

PDA 2 - Cristina Pastor

Cris

The Singing Interior Designer
Paranaque

Full Name: CRISTINA PASTOR
Age: 21
Birthdate: November 20
Place of Birth: PasayCity

PDA 2 - Jun Ross Dio

Ross

The Stylist’s Son
Quezon City

Full Name: JUN ROSS DIO
Age: 25
Birthdate: August 31
Place of Birth: Quezon City

PDA 2 - Van Louelle Pojas

Van

The Heartrob

Cebu

Full Name:VAN LOUELLE POJAS
Age:18
Birthdate: November 8

Place of Birth:TalisayCity, Cebu

PDA 2 -Jay Bugayon

Bugoy

The Farmer’s Son
Camarines Sur

Full Name: JAY BOGAYON
Age: 18
Birthdate: January 1
Place of Birth: Camarines Sur

PDA 2 -Sheng Belmonte

SHENG

The Stand-Up Comic

Quezon City

Full Name: MICHELLE BELMONTE

Age: 25

Birthdate: December 21

Place of Birth:Manila

PDA 2 - Hansen Nichols

HANSEN

The Cancer Survivor

Taguig

Age:24

Birthdate: October 21

Place of Birth: Burlingame, California, USA

Honda Makes First Hydrogen Cars

Japanese car manufacturer Honda has begun the first commercial production of a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle. The four-seater, called FCX Clarity, runs on electricity produced by combining hydrogen with oxygen, and emits water vapour.

Honda claims the vehicle offers three times better fuel efficiency than a traditional, petrol-powered car. Honda plans to produce 200 of the cars over the next three years.
One of the biggest obstacles standing in the way of wider adoption of fuel-cell vehicles is the lack of hydrogen fuelling stations. Critics also point out that hydrogen is costly to produce and the most common way to produce hydrogen is still from fossil fuels.

Analysis of the environmental impact of different fuel technologies has shown that the overall carbon dioxide emissions from hydrogen powered cars can be higher than that from petrol or diesel-powered vehicles.

The first five customers are all based in southern California because of the proximity of hydrogen fuelling stations, Honda said. US actress Jamie Lee Curtis will be among the first to take delivery of the vehicle, the firm added. The car will initially be available for lease rather than purchase in California, starting in July, and then in Japan later this year.

It is being built on the world's first dedicated production line for fuel-cell vehicles in Japan. "This is an important day in the history of fuel-cell vehicle technology and a monumental step closer to the day when fuel-cell cars will be part of the mainstream," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda.

Honda says it expects to lease a few dozen units in the US and Japan in 2008, and about 200 units within three years. It said the cost of the car, on a three-year lease, would be $600 (£300) a month. The FCX Clarity is based on Honda's first-generation hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX concept car. Honda delivered around 34 of these cars, mainly in the US, of which 10 remain in use.

According to the VP of Honda Philippines, these cars will not yet be available in the Philippines this year because the Congress still has pending and unsolved issues about using this technology in the country. Another problem is that the price of these cars are too high, that an ordinary Juan Dela Cruz cannot yet afford to buy.

Bagong Simula - Lyrics

ABS-CBN launched the Bayanijuan Foundation during the celebration of the Philippines' 108th Independence day, last June 12, 2008. "Bagong Simula" is the official themesong sang by Kevin Roy of Razorback, Yael Yuzon of Spongecola, Marc Abaya of Kjwan, Kitchie Nadal, Yeng Constantino, together with Placid and Tugma. The song was composed by Robert Labayen and music by Jonathan Manalo. The music video was directed by Robert Labayen and Peewee Azarcon-Gonzales.

Bagong Simula

[Kevin Roy]

Parang isang gabing walang katapusan

Sa bawat mesa, asin lagi ang ulam

umaalog sa alkansya pisong pinagpawisan

Batang nakahubad kumot ang lansangan

[Yael Yuzon]

lupaing kinalbo minsa’y nadidilig

Ng dugo sa away ng kapatid sa kapatid

[Mark Abaya]

Sa kalagayang ito tayo ay nakagapos

Parang awa sana ay dito magtapos

(CHORUS)Todo na to!
Liparin ang langit na bughaw

Pagningningin mga tala at araw

Mamumulang muli ang silangan

sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Kitchie NAdal]

wag lang maulit kapalarang kay pait

wag magpabaya wag kang manahimik

wag kang manlalamang, wag kang manggigipit

wag magkanya-kanya, magkaisang bisig

[Yeng Constantino]

Pag malasakit ito’y kabayanihan

gawin mo ano mang makayanan

kalagayan ng baya’y sumasama lamang

kung walang gagawin tayong mamamayan

(Chorus)Todo na to!
Liparin ang langit na bughaw

Pagningningin mga tala at araw

Mamumulang muli ang silangan

sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Placid]

Liparin ang langit na bughaw

Pagningningin mga tala at araw

Mamumulang muli ang silangan

sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Tugma]
[Narration]

Ipakita natin sa ating mga magulang

mga kapatid kaya natin to

isang subok pa, sabay sabay nawalang kokontra, todo na to

(CHORUS)Todo na to!
Liparin ang langit na bughaw

Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan

sa bagong simula ng ating bayan
Bagong simula ng ating bayan

watch video on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFd5-fByp_w

KC Concepcion - ‘IMPOSIBLE' Lyrics

KC Concepcion finally released her debut album called “A.K.A. Cassandra.” The carrier single is entitled "Imposible" written by Jude Gitamondoc and published by Mangyan Tunes.

Imposible

Akala mo hindi ko kaya
Ang iwanan at limutin ka
Akala mo, akala ko
Akala nating dalawa
Tayong dalawa.

Eto ka na naman
Walang alam, walang pakialam
Di mo ba nakikita sa ‘king mga mata?

CHORUS

Hindi ako nasasaktan
Hindi kita kinakailangan
Hindi ako nagdaramdam
IMPOSIBLE!
Pag-ibig mo’y limot ko na
Hindi kita naaalala
Hindi na ‘ko aasa pa

IMPOSIBLE!

Ang labo mo namang kausap
Di mo pa ba nakukuha?
Hoy, naririnig mo ba ako
Pakiusap, pakiusap naman


Wag ka nang magtanong
Pakinggan mo na lang itong binubulong
Ng puso ko sa puso mo

At hindi itong sinasabi ko, woahhh…


(Repeat Chorus except last line)

(Refrain)

Imposibleng mangyari ‘yan
Hinding hindi, hindi mo ba alam:
Tanging ikaw lang sa puso ko
Sa isip at gunita ko…

(Repeat Chorus)

Sa bawat araw at gabi
Hinding hindi kita naiisip
Kahit man lang isang saglit
IMPOSIBLE!
Pilitin mang limutin ka
Ngunit hinding hindi magawa
Paano nga ba magawa
Ang IMPOSIBLE?