PAGASA releases 'Bagyong Seniang' weather update (December 28, 2014)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its first bulletin for 'Bagyong Seniang' released on Sunday morning, December 28, 2014 said that the Low Pressure Area (LPA) located at East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a tropical depression.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEEY5EDvxlrcRgp18tQGdtcMhti6lCtkf7KgqHFERZeO6MUk23kz88bSazoKYDcZqHUYycq1tTHy_M2C86lZ6ePnTYpDvCQeVzOelRMh-3RJnX5ZsklCycuGcNSp8_KPrfm90ez49R2uT/s1600/Typhoon+Seniang+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'Bagyong Seniang' weather update (December 28, 2014)" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEEY5EDvxlrcRgp18tQGdtcMhti6lCtkf7KgqHFERZeO6MUk23kz88bSazoKYDcZqHUYycq1tTHy_M2C86lZ6ePnTYpDvCQeVzOelRMh-3RJnX5ZsklCycuGcNSp8_KPrfm90ez49R2uT/s1600/Typhoon+Seniang+2014.jpg" title=" 'Bagyong Seniang' weather update (December 28, 2014)" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression 'Seniang' was estimated based on available data at 340 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.9°N, 129.4°E). It has maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and forecast to move West at 11 kph.<br /><br />Typhoon Seniang expected landfall is on Monday morning (December 29) in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and associated with occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and moderate-heavy rainfall (7-15mm per hour).<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 60 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.</li><li>48 hour (Tuesday morning): 120 km East of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte.</li><li>72 hour (Wednesday morning): 170 km West of Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte</li></ul><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) </b>was raised in 10 areas: Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostella Valley, Camiguin Island, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.<br /><br />These areas will have occasional rains with occasional gusty winds and may experience the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken</li><li>Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground</li><li>Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage</li><li>Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed</li><li>Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky</li></ul><br />Caraga and the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley will have rains with gusty winds. Bicol Region, Visayas and the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, Ilocos Region and Central Luzon will have cloudy skies with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated light rains. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from 7 – 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.<br /><br />Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#1 as well as the rest of Mindanao are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. <br /><br />Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the Northern and Eastern seaboards of Luzon and the Eastern seaboard of Visayas.<br /><br />The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next weather bulletin.</div>

PAGASA releases 'Bagyong Seniang' weather update (December 28, 2014)

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40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 List of Winners

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) organizers announce the full list of winners and awardees for the 2014 film competition in the awards night held on Saturday, December 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEir5mfsE870mWgt_zvX_P_avtmimuFN0oZFtyaKpSNR8knQxeJMT8rrkfKVll9u0OjeFwuRnXtpZ-DBxSE_7epoJ31zXr2IJ6dYWM6mMy0cAWOgmsk6arI5O7H1mW38sEIXEVN1mNJ3wG/s1600/mmff-2014-winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="40TH MMFF 2014 winners" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEir5mfsE870mWgt_zvX_P_avtmimuFN0oZFtyaKpSNR8knQxeJMT8rrkfKVll9u0OjeFwuRnXtpZ-DBxSE_7epoJ31zXr2IJ6dYWM6mMy0cAWOgmsk6arI5O7H1mW38sEIXEVN1mNJ3wG/s1600/mmff-2014-winners.jpg" title="40TH MMFF 2014 winners" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Eight (8) official entries have competed for the 2014 MMFF major award categories such as best picture, best actor, best actress and best director.<br /><br />Entries to MMFF 2014 include Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles, Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo, Muslim Magnum .357, Praybeyt Benjamin 2, Feng Shui 2, My Big Bossing's Adventures, Shake, Rattle & Roll XV, and English Only, Please. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-ebeJVDN4z1lKSi87QFmQLUUfjBaYeiOfLNJ3JiGGQ2-e_MaBA6QlUzSZJK_CUVxyVMZHzp7OkGm79xMcyTQ3iE4JIkkAaERLNJVML5idQE06Iob42c5KtGYt-N37McVYqkRA6HGJRF6/s1600/mmff-2014-entries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Official entries MMFF 2014" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx-ebeJVDN4z1lKSi87QFmQLUUfjBaYeiOfLNJ3JiGGQ2-e_MaBA6QlUzSZJK_CUVxyVMZHzp7OkGm79xMcyTQ3iE4JIkkAaERLNJVML5idQE06Iob42c5KtGYt-N37McVYqkRA6HGJRF6/s1600/mmff-2014-entries.jpg" title="Official entries MMFF 2014" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />This year's MMFF also includes 5 full-length entries under New Wave category. Official entries which were launched last November at Resorts World Manila are Ato Bautista's Gemini; Zig Dulay's M. (Mother's Maiden Name); Jason Paul Laxamana's Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker); Arlyn Dela Cruz's Maratabat (Pride and Honor), and Diane Ventura's Mulat (Awaken). Independent films were screened from December 16 to 24, 2014 at SM Megamall and Glorietta 4 cinemas.<br /><br />The mainstream festival has kicked-off on Thursday, December 25, 2014 and will have ongoing nationwide screening until the first week of January 2014. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine cinemas in order to showcase locally produced films.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/mmff-ranking-2014-tolentino-announces-top-4-films-total-earnings.html">MMFF Ranking 2014: Tolentino announces Top 4 Films, Total Earnings</a><br /><b><br /></b><b>Here is the complete list of winners for the 2014 MMFF (Refresh page for the updates):</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>New Wave Special Jury Prize (shorts): "Kalaw" by Asia Pacific Institute</li><li></li><li>Best Float: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo</li><li>Youth Choice Film Awards: Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo</li></ul><br />Father Larry Faraon opened the 40th MMFF awards night ceremony with a prayer. The event will have a telecast on ABS-CBN after 'The Voice of the Philippines' Season 2.</div>

40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 List of Winners

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New Year Countdown to 2015: Top 15 Places, Events in Metro Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Beyond the traditional new year's eve (NYE) celebration are the countdown and special events happening around Mega and Metro Manila. On December 31, several establishments and companies will have their grandest welcome to 2015 and the year of Green Wooden Sheep through Countdown to 2015 festivities.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5pxmkc1bNxkFZCrzH2Vc-B5oz6dALmtyOOU4di-Cian1j-67KC1bJh_PiSQpJ1vixcdtaTf7BPUXsMPbbM-ZdLxf8zxck5zyeJK8ETZ2Cb1bjh_3DGpPUitQiAJZTmIqinsS-p4qyJll/s1600/happy-new-year-2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Happy New Year 2015" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT5pxmkc1bNxkFZCrzH2Vc-B5oz6dALmtyOOU4di-Cian1j-67KC1bJh_PiSQpJ1vixcdtaTf7BPUXsMPbbM-ZdLxf8zxck5zyeJK8ETZ2Cb1bjh_3DGpPUitQiAJZTmIqinsS-p4qyJll/s1600/happy-new-year-2015.png" title="Happy New Year 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Choose now where are you going as we compile once again the Top 15 places and events to celebrate new year's eve in the metro. Countdown to 2015 is definitely the best and meaningful event this year - full of fireworks, party peeps, bountiful banquet, music and revelry in epic proportions to usher in the New Year.<br /><br /><b>1. Philippine Arena: The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert | December 31, 2014 at Bocaue, Bulacan</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXK8ojEL4zEVd-UjOWGT1gMGF3g3A1GYNZfxn_i_vnhY8A54BN_2DbH8WENCL7N9CvcBbhYKHoXRpz_TBSZxQemAOmGAzCKNtdHY8WekCqNRlDGGBMecLhBQ9f9Uy1lPpUamY06FSyC8h/s1600/Philippine-Arena-New-Year-Countdown-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Philippine Arena: The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXK8ojEL4zEVd-UjOWGT1gMGF3g3A1GYNZfxn_i_vnhY8A54BN_2DbH8WENCL7N9CvcBbhYKHoXRpz_TBSZxQemAOmGAzCKNtdHY8WekCqNRlDGGBMecLhBQ9f9Uy1lPpUamY06FSyC8h/s1600/Philippine-Arena-New-Year-Countdown-2015.jpg" title="Philippine Arena: The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert" width="415" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Experience the best of music to usher in year 2015. International and multi-platinum RNB dance sensation Chris Brown, along with Bamboo, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion, KZ Tandigan, Morisette, and Japan’s Tempura Kidz, are set to perform at The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert. On Dec. 31, the massive gates of the world’s largest indoor stadium, the Philippine Arena, shall be opened to ticket holders who will get the once-in-lifetime experience of welcoming 2015 with the most celebrated mix of OPM bands and other world-class artists.<br /><br />Ticket holders not only get to witness big one concert, but may also watch the biggest and the most-stellar line-up OPM bands, featuring: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kjwan, Rico Blanco, Up Dharma Down, Callalily, SpongeCola, Itchyworms, Sandwich, Imago, 6CycleMind, Mayonnaise, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Silent Sanctuary, and many more!<br /><br />On December 30, The Voice Kids, Shamrock, Hajji Alejandro, Asin, Willie Nepomuceno, Coritha, FBC Rebirth, Juan Rodrigo and Rey Valera will be performing live at the Philippine Stadium.<br /><br />Additional entertainment for the whole family includes parade, bazaars and all your favorite carnival rides and attractions.<br /><br />Tickets to The 2015 Philippine Countdown New Year’s Eve Concert is now available at Ticketnet. Get your tickets online at www.ticketnet.com.ph or at Ticketnet outlets. For inquiries you may also call the Ticketnet Hotline at 911-5555.<br /><br /><b>2. Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 | December 31, 2014 6PM at Eastwood Mall Open Park, Ortigas</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_Fj_F2TngEi9lwLc-uP_9Mmk6uZ4Mf0v1rjhfdyKnYWGtLsB1LGLObn_OOOb-rqCfiOWAxPX4BE_wqG4eK1D8wP2MwOwMbE0_3UgdKmCXrG_2KhITgwr4PCwPgVQGnCx1pAmlmsYsNwb/s1600/Eastwood+New+Year+Countdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015" border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_Fj_F2TngEi9lwLc-uP_9Mmk6uZ4Mf0v1rjhfdyKnYWGtLsB1LGLObn_OOOb-rqCfiOWAxPX4BE_wqG4eK1D8wP2MwOwMbE0_3UgdKmCXrG_2KhITgwr4PCwPgVQGnCx1pAmlmsYsNwb/s1600/Eastwood+New+Year+Countdown.jpg" title="Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City is celebrating the New Year with a bang through an Awesome line-up of spectacular performances and activities from the country’s brightest music stars at its New Year Countdown to 2015, the official New Year Countdown of Quezon City.<br /><br />Popstar royalty Sarah Geronimo will be leading the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015 on December 31, performing at 8PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Named Yes Magazine’s Most Beautiful Star of 2014, Sarah continues to win both fans and accolades here and abroad, and was even tapped by Disney Channel to sing Tangled’s The Glow.<br /><br />Sarah Geronimo topbills an equally stellar lineup of performers, which include acclaimed Pinoy bands Pupil and Sandwich, popular teen stars James Reid and Nadine Lustre, pop singers Anja Aguilar and Jason Farol, who was mentored by AmericanIdol’s Kelly Clarkson in the American TV series Duets, internet sensation Donnalyn Bartolome, rapper Shehyee and Freestyle’s Top Suzara and Jinky Vidal.<br /><br />Hosting this year’s countdown are MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi Pressman, Chris Schneider and Kito Romualdez and ending the night with more awesomeness is DJ Ace Ramos.<br /><br />Start the New Year in an Awesome way with star-studded performances at the Eastwood - Quezon City New Year Countdown to 2015! For more information, you may call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888 or 709-0888, 0917-8380111 or visit megaworldlifestylemalls website.<br /><br /><b>3. Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special | December 31, 2013 10:00PM at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNzIjx3J7UpGZ72h_-uxSwU6Vwh8H-WnO0ThDBt_qVqDB07nlVOxEsYv_QCe9nZHi-YSdTP9OKVW39kIi8IN6Q42jO-Bu42rC89Lw7pkrDT2hz_TwoA40iOizmj_YC9neqM2Haqfd_bTx/s1600/Countdown-to-2015-GMA-7-MOA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNzIjx3J7UpGZ72h_-uxSwU6Vwh8H-WnO0ThDBt_qVqDB07nlVOxEsYv_QCe9nZHi-YSdTP9OKVW39kIi8IN6Q42jO-Bu42rC89Lw7pkrDT2hz_TwoA40iOizmj_YC9neqM2Haqfd_bTx/s1600/Countdown-to-2015-GMA-7-MOA.jpg" title="Countdown to 2015: The GMA New Year Special" width="528" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Welcome 2015 with a bang! Take part in the most colorful and chic New Year celebration with Countdown to 2015: The GMA-7 New Year Special. Happening on December 31, 2014 from 10:00pm onwards at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. It will feature Chef Boy Logro and other big artists from the Kapuso network.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5sCWM5dkYps" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b><br /></b> <b>4. Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 10am at Quezon City Memorial Circle</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGLP6_PrDwWzJA_wSWB8k6hDx0e3vlNkHIi-btXw9XYB8qMl_DcrxKNtOCrivqV2cRVXa-fB92Eqyr28ACNResxPN24EmC1-4VE_TDus8Psa9oqUbaK5-ghYURdX4UtlZkfyHtehvMBlu/s1600/TV5-New-Year-Countdown-650x406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGLP6_PrDwWzJA_wSWB8k6hDx0e3vlNkHIi-btXw9XYB8qMl_DcrxKNtOCrivqV2cRVXa-fB92Eqyr28ACNResxPN24EmC1-4VE_TDus8Psa9oqUbaK5-ghYURdX4UtlZkfyHtehvMBlu/s1600/TV5-New-Year-Countdown-650x406.jpg" title="Happy sa 2015: The Philippine New Year Countdown" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />TV5 has partnered with the Quezon City government to welcome 2015 with the grandest New Year Countdown in the country. With the intention of “spreading happy and positive vibes” for the coming year, TV5 is preparing for the biggest New Year countdown.<br /><br />A whole day fair open to the public, the Happy Network’s countdown will be highlighted by a grand showcase of fireworks display and a 3D mapping show that is said to be at par with other famous New Year celebrations around the globe such as those at Times Square in New York, The Eye in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and The Opera House in Sydney, among others.<br /><br />The countdown will be broadcast live at TV5 starting at 10:30 p.m. <a href="http://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/tv5-qc-to-welcome-2015-with-grand-new-year-countdown-at-qc-memorial-circle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More details here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><b>5. Sulong Manila 2015: Manila New Year Countdown | December 31, 2014 6PM at Roxas Boulevard</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBdjaTAG1Tveuu7pEM3IloTsDua8Z4yrvIiymUHOOO0DmRY1zXco0xqfJeBwmREltUwn8qgBksbf_FQU6iEZzJgKailxw0Nz-ebxDbxLYnyMufFbsG8zm6a75AM9Z_ZZTml1o2pXYmh0j/s1600/Sulong-Manila-2015-new-year-countdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sulong Manila 2015: Manila New Year Countdown" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBdjaTAG1Tveuu7pEM3IloTsDua8Z4yrvIiymUHOOO0DmRY1zXco0xqfJeBwmREltUwn8qgBksbf_FQU6iEZzJgKailxw0Nz-ebxDbxLYnyMufFbsG8zm6a75AM9Z_ZZTml1o2pXYmh0j/s1600/Sulong-Manila-2015-new-year-countdown.jpg" title="Sulong Manila 2015: Manila New Year Countdown" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Manila will experience a unique and more festive new year countdown this year as the city government, headed by Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, in cooperation with the Mare Foundation, will bring the country’s first-ever 3-D video mapping pyro/laser lights musical, Sulong Manila 2015 Countdown over the stretch of Roxas Boulevard on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.<br /><br /><br /><b>6. Solaire Holidays 2014 Countdown to New Year | December 31, 2014 8PM onwards</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFj5DVDwrXm2Q2tVo6KK2s-PS89zqrPbAfOCPnYM-3Qww9YcMXKviDV8otSoq5Q2sF5ACgU-FzF3HlOOSQrv0KFv2nUvA7zn52yf2KuvJQILjLgZbPazi7b-xFSJdwh3qv_ZSqjJsdz44/s1600/Solaire-Resort-Countdown-2015-12272014+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Solaire Holidays 2014 Countdown to New Year | December 31, 2014 8PM onwards" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFj5DVDwrXm2Q2tVo6KK2s-PS89zqrPbAfOCPnYM-3Qww9YcMXKviDV8otSoq5Q2sF5ACgU-FzF3HlOOSQrv0KFv2nUvA7zn52yf2KuvJQILjLgZbPazi7b-xFSJdwh3qv_ZSqjJsdz44/s1600/Solaire-Resort-Countdown-2015-12272014+2.jpg" title=" Solaire Holidays 2014 Countdown to New Year | December 31, 2014 8PM onwards" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"An exciting line-up of performances by world-class acts, festive menus crafted by internationally renowned chefs, special Yuletide events and award-winning pyromusical extravagance awaits you!"<br /><br />A brand new Toyota Fortuner is up for grabs as Solaire Resort & Casino ushers in the New Year! You could also win exciting gadgets and free play or slot credits. Every 100 points you earn from December 24. 2014 - January 1, 2015 gets you a ticket. Visit <a href="http://solaireresort.com/promo/countdown-new-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solaire website</a> for more details.<br /><br />Countdown at ECLIPSE Entertainment Lounge (Dec. 31):<br />8.00pm: The Company<br />9.30pm: Scarlet and AMP Band<br />11.00pm: Mitch Valdez and AMP Band<br /><br />Midnight at the OASIS Garden Cafe (Dec. 31): <br />8.30pm: Ryan Gallagher<br />9.30pm: The Company <br />11.00pm: Bituin Escalante<br /><br />Spectacular Pyromusical by the Manila bay at the strike of 12mn, presented by international award-winning pyrotechnic team. It can be viewed by guests at the outdoors area at the main lobby.<br /><br /><b>7. Star-studded New Year Countdown at Resorts World Manila The Plaza, Newport Mall | December 31, 2014 5PM onwards</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5H8gX_zhGr3UZNUZbUtJ_sM6qQ_AjYWyjQw5ooR2f20Cxe0L5_SHsezla1QCCkngd6Lh59gw5e7gu8pfD6Bu6Av_q94UmhMKsgSxS8GxMGKTnkuwve3J5qrnSbKlxJdfOY5Kq-5YgvnJ/s1600/Resorts-World-Manila-New-Year-Countdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Star-studded New Year Countdown at Resorts World Manila The Plaza" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5H8gX_zhGr3UZNUZbUtJ_sM6qQ_AjYWyjQw5ooR2f20Cxe0L5_SHsezla1QCCkngd6Lh59gw5e7gu8pfD6Bu6Av_q94UmhMKsgSxS8GxMGKTnkuwve3J5qrnSbKlxJdfOY5Kq-5YgvnJ/s1600/Resorts-World-Manila-New-Year-Countdown.jpg" title="Star-studded New Year Countdown at Resorts World Manila The Plaza" width="400" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"If you count yourself among the stars and you’re looking for a star-studded party on New Year’s Eve in Manila, then look no further. Resorts World Manila is once again bringing you its coolest party of the year with the Starriest New Year’s Eve Party!<br /><br />This one-night New Year’s countdown shindig will fill your appetite with the brightest star performers as well as various star-clad party goers. <br /><br />Starting off with Banda Kawayan playing Christmas classics using their traditional bamboo musical instruments, followed by a brilliant spectacle of lights and sounds with our country’s biggest indoor Christmas lantern display.<br /><br />Everything’s going to be a “starrific” blast from here onwards with the Dawn, Ely Buendia, Yeng Constantino, Mitoy and Draybers, Princess Velasco and the Main Cast Band, all of whom are going to rock and rouse you up in welcoming a lucky and prosperous New Year."<br /><br /><b>8. New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6JWbCzr_UOPhYuKYErNciBDl8qQjXFxUfVFwG-CTS_wAur2JVhCVB4_TVfDKP_5WudSCmw6CNtxiS6Irh5ZEmdbQwFyvnqoObfSfMJRqgUnY1fsNghAVzyy-NyrkBmyngd41-yyQ2aV9/s1600/Skye-andHyvE-new-year-countdown2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City Skye and Hyve" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS6JWbCzr_UOPhYuKYErNciBDl8qQjXFxUfVFwG-CTS_wAur2JVhCVB4_TVfDKP_5WudSCmw6CNtxiS6Irh5ZEmdbQwFyvnqoObfSfMJRqgUnY1fsNghAVzyy-NyrkBmyngd41-yyQ2aV9/s1600/Skye-andHyvE-new-year-countdown2015.jpg" title="New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City Skye and Hyve" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br /><b>Skye W High Street</b>: "Ring in 2015 with a bang as #Skye brings you dynamic DJ duo DJ @raverepublic with support from @djedong, @kbhaw, and @djdavidardiente for our 4th annual #NewYearsEveParty this December 31st, Wednesday! The countdown starts at 10PM! Door charge is Php1,000 and comes with free drink. For table packages and reservations, please contact 478 4284 or 0932 856 7593."<br /><br /><b>HyvE</b>: "Let's all welcome 2015 with a bang this December 31st with DJ RayRay for our 2nd annual New Year's Eve Party! The FIRST 300 people to arrive from the Hyve Guestlist hotline get FREE ENTRY! Send in your names before 7PM of December 30 to 0917 552 9084. Doors open at 10PM."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd84gDTsBz0j0ehiK6Oektnsfh5iK3L0C1Njh_y_yqOvkaH13HYkG_QuoLHJ2mXrI_iY2lvKhJjRwamkBTk-TrdgCM-wkTbnnV7Yh-UV5hN37g2OeiSFmz0uGej9UnvbuhXepvZgjehPrD/s1600/PRIVE-ARACAMA-New-Year-Countdown-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City Prive and Aracama" border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd84gDTsBz0j0ehiK6Oektnsfh5iK3L0C1Njh_y_yqOvkaH13HYkG_QuoLHJ2mXrI_iY2lvKhJjRwamkBTk-TrdgCM-wkTbnnV7Yh-UV5hN37g2OeiSFmz0uGej9UnvbuhXepvZgjehPrD/s1600/PRIVE-ARACAMA-New-Year-Countdown-2015.jpg" title="New Year Countdown at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City Prive and Aracama" width="560" /></a></div><br /><b>Prive</b>: "Welcome 2015 at the Privé New Year's Eve Ball and get ready for a night you will never forget! Book your tables now at +63917.898.8181."<br /><br /><b>Aracama Manila</b>: "Join Aracama's New Year's Eve celebration with Karl Ty, Emil Angeles, Badboy Jeff and MC Millz. The event will be hosted by Iya Silos, Toby Benjamin and Charlie Alipio. Contact +63917 861 2702 for tables."<br /><br /><br /><b>9. Black and White New Year's Ball 2015 at the City of Dreams Manila | December 31, 2014 9pm to 9am</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZslUauZfNw63UgmSxvqNNepLIMy2wYcmtG-v6YMliYM1J9WPtrHdrEXxxy31cYXUxtSxsmKOcsen0U8cLuQdoDSuEU6NTpo4lDGZKW4jC7wNIEnaSjrAG4HNFd4DCiMSkxXRvJPjd2P25/s1600/City+of+Dreams+New+Year+Countdown-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Black and White New Year's Ball 2015 at the City of Dreams Manila" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZslUauZfNw63UgmSxvqNNepLIMy2wYcmtG-v6YMliYM1J9WPtrHdrEXxxy31cYXUxtSxsmKOcsen0U8cLuQdoDSuEU6NTpo4lDGZKW4jC7wNIEnaSjrAG4HNFd4DCiMSkxXRvJPjd2P25/s1600/City+of+Dreams+New+Year+Countdown-2015.jpg" title="Black and White New Year's Ball 2015 at the City of Dreams Manila" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"Countdown to 2015 at Manila's most luxurious ultra lounge with Pangaea Manila's Black & White New Year's Ball. Catch Chicago-based Jump Smokers plus music by #1 Bali-Singapore DJ Mikey Moran and our very own DJs Nina & Steal."<br /><br />For information and table reservations, contact +63 917 3813398 or email PangaeaTableReservations@cod-manila.com.<br /><br /><b>10. Fairmont Makati Spectacular New Year Feast</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXWQptS0Lsrjgt7XgJA51t9dAdMsvmc-y8J7tyjBFzziraMooGUjtWU_Di0pTneMhX-pMPQgNdIbwAk2vVHCDF_UCScDKhyphenhyphennDuUCKElbpFRLniJZLguQGgvBdRC3GMH4h0mvsU-SIMxne/s1600/Fairmont+Hotel+New+Year+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fairmont Makati Spectacular New Year Feast" border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXWQptS0Lsrjgt7XgJA51t9dAdMsvmc-y8J7tyjBFzziraMooGUjtWU_Di0pTneMhX-pMPQgNdIbwAk2vVHCDF_UCScDKhyphenhyphennDuUCKElbpFRLniJZLguQGgvBdRC3GMH4h0mvsU-SIMxne/s1600/Fairmont+Hotel+New+Year+2015.jpg" title="Fairmont Makati Spectacular New Year Feast" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />End 2014 on a delicious note with a spectacular gourmet spread at Spectrum. <br /><br />Dine during the New Year's Eve dinner buffet and gain exclusive access to the 9th floor Pool Bar New Year's Eve Countdown Party. Guests can also choose to start the year right by partaking in a sumptuous New Year's Day brunch or dinner feasts.<br /><br />New Year's Eve dinner buffet is at Php 4,195 net per person (with access to the Pool Bar Countdown Party and glass of champagne).<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>New Year's Day brunch buffet is at Php 3,995 net per person</li><li>New Year's Day luxe brunch with champagne is at Php 4,995 net per person</li><li>New Year's Day dinner buffet is at Php 3,650 net per person</li></ul><br />For more information, please call the Holiday Hotline at +63 2 555 9848 or email dining.makati@fairmont.com.<br /><br /><b><br /></b> <b>11. Manila Peninsula New Year's Eve 'Crystal' Gala Ball and Dinner</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBKGERFt0jHbDomVVlrAzGzm8gtNTvmkZOSE5WSus4kHlQk86lPOzhSWhahIPsciYhGS3sXBSDK91QkCmqLgz4cfmelTyYZM890iq_ewoJb-NJNyGNhA5BMx3LQAKLSIvLJsyZXNbGu0V/s1600/The+Peninsula+Manila+New+Year+Countdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Manila Peninsula New Year's Eve 'Crystal' Gala Ball and Dinner" border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBKGERFt0jHbDomVVlrAzGzm8gtNTvmkZOSE5WSus4kHlQk86lPOzhSWhahIPsciYhGS3sXBSDK91QkCmqLgz4cfmelTyYZM890iq_ewoJb-NJNyGNhA5BMx3LQAKLSIvLJsyZXNbGu0V/s1600/The+Peninsula+Manila+New+Year+Countdown.jpg" title="Manila Peninsula New Year's Eve 'Crystal' Gala Ball and Dinner" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />While you're having a merry Christmas day with your loved ones, are you all set for New Year's Eve? It will be glitz, glitter and glam for 2014's final send-off party at The Lobby - the "Crystal" Gala Ball and Dinner. The Dinner Buffet is from 9:00 pm to 12 midnight; the Band plays from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. For inquiries or reservations, please call (63-2) 887 2888 or e-mail: diningpmn@peninsula.com.<br /><br /><br /><b>12. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Fete 2015 New Year's Eve Special</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZxDEBYVicuAT2VCy0PB3OzXfE1WZ-6PjXXBwarjHXlcLmA6WU2TCkJLtV7YgtEGqm-vJe1rOPWIFh0Qzwo1o3IGnHTzRCQdnAJsIasEQcFes7zyXuew2wRrFRdPC6SBTvvm6Z_h2dExA/s1600/Sofitel+Manila+FETE+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Fete 2015 New Year's Eve Special" border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZxDEBYVicuAT2VCy0PB3OzXfE1WZ-6PjXXBwarjHXlcLmA6WU2TCkJLtV7YgtEGqm-vJe1rOPWIFh0Qzwo1o3IGnHTzRCQdnAJsIasEQcFes7zyXuew2wRrFRdPC6SBTvvm6Z_h2dExA/s1600/Sofitel+Manila+FETE+2015.jpg" title="Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Fete 2015 New Year's Eve Special" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Start the year right with a menu of activities celebrating 2015 featuring a petite à la carte selection consumable at Php2,500+++ from 6pm to 10pm and after-party access with tickets available at Php500+++ per person with a complimentary drink.<br /><br />Le Bar sets the stage for the annual New Year’s countdown and colorful balloon drop. Overlooking the magnifique Manila Bay, witness the burst of colors in the annual fireworks display officially greeting the New Year. Featured femme trio - The Zombettes spins hot tracks in a sensational countdown after-party.<br /><br />Free admission to the New Year’s Eve after-party for hotel guests and Le Bar diners. To make an online reservation or inquiry, <a href="http://bit.ly/1Em3ZxF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit here</a>.<br /><br /><b>13. 'Michael Jackson' themed New Year Countdown at Discovery Suites</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8T5Ba-T83nZ3f3sXlcnsYnuqY7dGlEBN-G02NCsjn7E93aC5TxFIam-nig6WZC1Cj7wvu2tewvBX86v4kRGAknXjFJHdshPY7tN-pIoGhAxapS7NlbyBUuLIS7gaVRu43axghDyUzIby/s1600/Discovery+Suites+New+Year+party+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'Michael Jackson' themed New Year Countdown at Discovery Suites" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8T5Ba-T83nZ3f3sXlcnsYnuqY7dGlEBN-G02NCsjn7E93aC5TxFIam-nig6WZC1Cj7wvu2tewvBX86v4kRGAknXjFJHdshPY7tN-pIoGhAxapS7NlbyBUuLIS7gaVRu43axghDyUzIby/s1600/Discovery+Suites+New+Year+party+2015.jpg" title=" 'Michael Jackson' themed New Year Countdown at Discovery Suites" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"Welcome 2015 with a lavish dinner at 22 Prime, and a Michael Jackson themed dance party at the Columbus Room on the 42nd floor. A stunning panoramic view of fireworks in the Metro Manila skyline caps off a fabulous midnight countdown. 15% discount for the first 30 tickets purchased on or before December 23, 2014. For inquiries, e-mail rsvn@discovery.com.ph or call (02) 719-6931 to 32."<br /><br /><b>14. 2015 New Year's Eve Countdown at Vask </b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2w0QnZXdTiuO6xQteTFn8XSgJPtLeaEcwF1urkJoClnVWGk1qgShlKV7wdfcYQ-CU4uqRQSYsgs7BcFFItXpgPiRY6qK8ASJdlCMV87EQIPjeeQQBAhxTzp23Gf0ExXnScmU9BpHRCoTp/s1600/Vask+2015+New+Year's%2BCountdown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2015 New Year's Eve Countdown at Vask" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2w0QnZXdTiuO6xQteTFn8XSgJPtLeaEcwF1urkJoClnVWGk1qgShlKV7wdfcYQ-CU4uqRQSYsgs7BcFFItXpgPiRY6qK8ASJdlCMV87EQIPjeeQQBAhxTzp23Gf0ExXnScmU9BpHRCoTp/s1600/Vask+2015+New+Year's%2BCountdown.jpg" title="2015 New Year's Eve Countdown at Vask" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"Come join the countdown to 2015 and witness the most amazing view of the fireworks at the Deck. Witness the perfect view of Rockwell Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas! Come and celebrate 2015 with with bottles of cava and music from Vask DJs. For table reservations, you may call: 09178065292."<br /><br /><b>15. BEST WESTERN PLUS Antel Hotel New Year's Eve</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7LPF7t8-a1K48tN7uoQbHfdPds6YjNEBk67SbsD90NM4lei52ZOhXOcXaXNroFkLhbUQJTdTW2wjGKQvHskvAQQTpq9UaW0X6Svtc2TbD5gZfwFXfrsGU8UqORsYw5jkPMzcu5CVxf9K/s1600/Antel-New-Years-Eve-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BEST WESTERN PLUS Antel Hotel New Year's Eve" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7LPF7t8-a1K48tN7uoQbHfdPds6YjNEBk67SbsD90NM4lei52ZOhXOcXaXNroFkLhbUQJTdTW2wjGKQvHskvAQQTpq9UaW0X6Svtc2TbD5gZfwFXfrsGU8UqORsYw5jkPMzcu5CVxf9K/s1600/Antel-New-Years-Eve-2015.jpg" title="BEST WESTERN PLUS Antel Hotel New Year's Eve" width="452" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />"Enjoy the buffer dinner, live band and WIN from our raffle prizes. Most of all, stay with the people who care."<br /><br /><b><i>Notes: </i></b><br />1. For Makati residents, the New Year’s Eve Countdown and Street Party usually held along Ayala Avenue has been cancelled this year. <br /><br />Instead, the Makati city government is planning to donate the event’s hefty budget of PHP 30 million to the victims of Typhoon Ruby.<br /><br />2. ABS-CBN New Year's Countdown is Live on Bandila on Wednesday night. It will cover all the New Year's Eve Festivities around the Metro. <br /><br />3. Photos and information presented above are from official Facebook pages and websites of different establishments or companies with New Year Countdown to 2015. TheSummitExpress.com compiled the top 15 places and events for the benefit of its readers.<br /><br />Share now this post if you find this informative. Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter for more interesting and original stories. Happy New Year my dearest <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">thesummitexpress.com</span></b> readers!</div>

New Year Countdown to 2015: Top 15 Places, Events in Metro Manila

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It's Here: Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera official prenup video

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The official prenuptial video of celebrity couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera was officially released on Friday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOQnNHWZe4cXClxrEMcMMxPaiD-U2L_8a2TcFBkiRyIvRO7sZChDy4GK5aW7uCcmi7PHYCmJUrKpYEP_mRTMm4tKCwuqKNnyDcovjr71JaHIivC1A-tVeqL4RQEvM-WGV_D6rJ4Gr78Vz/s1600/dingdong-dantes-marian-rivera-prenup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera official prenup video" border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOQnNHWZe4cXClxrEMcMMxPaiD-U2L_8a2TcFBkiRyIvRO7sZChDy4GK5aW7uCcmi7PHYCmJUrKpYEP_mRTMm4tKCwuqKNnyDcovjr71JaHIivC1A-tVeqL4RQEvM-WGV_D6rJ4Gr78Vz/s1600/dingdong-dantes-marian-rivera-prenup.jpg" title="Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera official prenup video" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The nearly five-minute AVP was shot in Porac, Pampanga and was conceptualized by Dingdong himself.<br /><br />Showcased in their prenuptial video were the fast and expensive rides, a tent full of memories, their favorite street food and a tricycle serving as a bridal car.<br /><br />Rivera, 30, and Dantes, 34, have been a couple for over five years now. They met in 2007 when they co-starred in the local adaptation of "MariMar" and went on to play sweethearts in several more TV series.<br /><br />The couple will tie the knot on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cubao, Quezon City.<br /><br />"Watch this beautiful couple in a video that best describes who they are and what truly makes them happy," events videographer Nice Print said in a teaser.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera Official Prenuptial Video by Nice Print Photography</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UhuA4QOUZKY" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

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MMFF Ranking 2014: Tolentino announces Top 4 Films, Total Earnings

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officially announced today, December 26, 2014 the top 4 movie entries to the 40th year of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-omsHhR14WWiCKTmpPtd_099jrI0t7sapAgxIMSCTaUFfCPkHWKUtcQSLtaz6Hx2AOossyniRaiuWS5pKU3dKDqMbfR8R2jt-RfOw29GBtFqejwGlAmKao1RW93O81LWLEY_mwPwhZn6a/s1600/mmff-top-4-films-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MMFF 2014 Top 4" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-omsHhR14WWiCKTmpPtd_099jrI0t7sapAgxIMSCTaUFfCPkHWKUtcQSLtaz6Hx2AOossyniRaiuWS5pKU3dKDqMbfR8R2jt-RfOw29GBtFqejwGlAmKao1RW93O81LWLEY_mwPwhZn6a/s1600/mmff-top-4-films-2014.jpg" title="MMFF 2014 Top 4" /></a></div><br /><br />MMDA Chairman and overall MMFF head Francis Tolentino said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin,” “Feng Shui 2,” “My Big Bossing” and “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2” are the top 4 films as of Friday.<br /><br />The two-day gross earnings of the eight entries to MMFF is now at P182 million, higher by 12 percent to 13 percent than last year.<br /><br />Tolentino said this year’s opening-day gross was P146 million, compared to P128 million on the first day last year.<br /><br />As of 1 p.m. today, the ticket sales already reached P36 million, which is also higher than the P32 million of last year.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the MMDA chairman refused to reveal the official MMFF ranking of the top 4 films.<br /><br />“Ayaw namin mag-trending kasi. Hayaan muna natin mag-percolate, matapos ang awards night (on Saturday, December 27 at PICC) at i-validate ng moviegoers ang resulta ng awards. Ayaw namin ma-influence ang taste ng moviegoers.”<br /><br />On the other hand, reliable sources said that "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" earned P53-million; "Feng Shui 2" --P31-M; "My Big Bossing" -- P28-million and "Kubot" --P11-millon."<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/xD8Ej9pFbo/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">4 TOP GROSSING MOVIES MMFF 2014 (Opening Day, December 25) 1. THE AMAZING PRAYBEYT BENJAMIN - P53 MILLION 2. FENG SHUI - P31 MILLION 3. MY BIG BOSSING - P28 MILLION 4. KUBOT - P11 MILLION</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by EJS (@ericjohnsalut) on <time datetime="2014-12-26T07:27:58+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 11:27pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />On an Instagram post of ABS-CBN's AdProm Head for Social Media & Publicity Eric John Salut, he said that "Feng Shui 2" has now the highest-opening day gross for any Filipino horror film at P31.4 million and "Praybeyt Benjamin" got the highest-opening gross for any Filipino film at P53.3 million."<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/xDXwrStlxM/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">#Repost @montie08 with @repostapp.
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Recordbreaking Christmas! Congrats @aquinokristinabernadette @praybeytbenjamin @mr.rodelnacianceno @iamrichardyap @cathygonzaga @wennderamas @chitorono and the one and only, Bimby Aquino-Yap. Congrats @malousantos03 @starcinema</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by ericksalud (@ericksalud) on <time datetime="2014-12-26T02:10:41+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 6:10pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Tolentino expects the ongoing MMFF to gross P1.1- billion, a big leap from last year’s P996-million take at the end of the festival.<br /><br />The other MMFF entries are “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”, “English Only Please”, “Shake, Rattle and Roll XV” and “Magnum Muslim .357.” <br /><br />The next official announcements on the MMFF box office earnings will be on Sunday, December 28, Friday, January 2, 2015 and on Sunday, January 4, 2015.<br /><br />The awards night is scheduled tomorrow night, December 27 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.<br /><br />Proceeds of the annual holiday festival are being distributed to the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation Inc., Motion Picture and Anti-Film Piracy Council, Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Optical Media Board. </div>

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Vice Ganda's Lolo Gonzalo dies on Christmas Day

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Vice Ganda's grandfather Gonzalo Dacumos died on Christmas according to comedian's Twitter post on Thursday. He was 93.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraey52hLAOYmPIVMDpF-gruleUGnzB3WD8hbRpu0w1KzptEtw9SKX-eSVRkZGxfndOk048DerAap3_SqWmTnp3Y9WN4_-78PEz8Wwv9Afg9_W5RY7b1IGKsX7eauM2dnkRoFi_0HCvEDx/s1600/Lolo-Gonzaloand-Vice-Ganda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vice Ganda's Lolo Gonzalo dies on Christmas Day" border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraey52hLAOYmPIVMDpF-gruleUGnzB3WD8hbRpu0w1KzptEtw9SKX-eSVRkZGxfndOk048DerAap3_SqWmTnp3Y9WN4_-78PEz8Wwv9Afg9_W5RY7b1IGKsX7eauM2dnkRoFi_0HCvEDx/s1600/Lolo-Gonzaloand-Vice-Ganda.jpg" title="Vice Ganda's Lolo Gonzalo dies on Christmas Day" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Reports said that the cause of death of 'Lolo Gonzalo' were renal and respiratory failure and other complications due to old age.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tVaeIzvP3ck" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Remains were brought to The Ascension Chapels in Quezon City.<br /><br />The It's Showtime co-host also said that his grandfather made sure he became number one before he left. He was referring to the comedy film "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin," one of the eight Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries that premiered on Christmas Day.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">He's gone. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔<br />— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/548138019857772544">December 25, 2014</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">He made sure I was number 1 before he left.<br />— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/548154021525987329">December 25, 2014</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />According to MMFF head Francis Tolentino, "Praybeyt Benjamin" sequel topped the box-office race on opening day.<br /><br />Netizens and celebities took to Twitter to support and express condolence to Vice Ganda. The hashtag "#BeStrongViceGanda" topped nationwide trend on Friday until Saturday night.</div>

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2014 Christmas Holidays Weather Forecast: LPA to enter PAR

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on Monday announced weather forecast for Christmas holidays this 2014. PAGASA said that Low Pressure Area (LPA) is expected to form and enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility(PAR) on Saturday, December 27.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzbcG6oJW2SjqNPgTUk006Fon9We0ESOyz9b7d6dA7ahgMD58ovOcllZBFCmQTLNSu8eN1Kc80HzCCBkbreMlNgCog-pEL4rrUSTUfhgXjPw0kT_QFR_EjrOCLjt_WYfK_X_M63S87EeN/s1600/weather-forecast-christmas-holidays-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Christmas Holidays Weather Forecast: LPA to enter PAR" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTzbcG6oJW2SjqNPgTUk006Fon9We0ESOyz9b7d6dA7ahgMD58ovOcllZBFCmQTLNSu8eN1Kc80HzCCBkbreMlNgCog-pEL4rrUSTUfhgXjPw0kT_QFR_EjrOCLjt_WYfK_X_M63S87EeN/s1600/weather-forecast-christmas-holidays-2014.jpg" title="2014 Christmas Holidays Weather Forecast: LPA to enter PAR" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />However, the weather disturbance is still too far to affect the country. Thus, the whole country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br /><b>Here's the weekly weather outlook from PAGASA (December 24-29, 2014):</b><br /><br />Today (<b>December 24</b>), the Northeast monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rains over the regions of Cagayan valley and Cordillera while partly cloudy with chances of passing light rains over Metro Manila, Ilocos region and Central Luzon. Bicol region and Eastern and Central Visayas will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the tail-end of a cold front. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br />By Thursday (<b>December 25</b>), the Northeast monsoon is expected to temporarily weaken. The whole archipelago will be partly cloudy apart from localized rainshowers or thunderstorms mostly over the eastern section.<br /><br />By Friday (<b>December 26</b>), CALABARZON, Bicol region, Eastern Visayas and the province of Marinduque will be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br />On Saturday (<b>December 27</b>), a Low Pressure Area (LPA) is expected to form and enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility(PAR). However, this weather disturbance is still too far to affect the country. Thus, the whole country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br />For the rest of the outlook period(<b>December 28-29</b>), Bicol region, Eastern Visayas and Central Visayas will be cloudy with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the said LPA.<br /><br />The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of isolated rainhowers or thunderstorms.<br /><br />Due to the anticipated episodes of the “Amihan” throughout the outlook period, the seaboards of Northern Luzon and over the eastern seaboards of Luzon is expected to be generally rough to very rough.<br /><br />This outlook will be updated as soon as significant changes in the weather pattern occurs.</div>

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SM Cinema opens at 8am on December 25, 2014 for MMFF

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - SM Supermalls announced on its Facebook page that its malls around the country will open their cinemas earlier than usual on Christmas Day (December 25) for the first day of the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpzScbkP5_w3OMEox-NkCcW8xrAZanEYhB0BBVzsQXtnRMrNw0xkti579mBHmZavubBC0lwyz2ngS7MU6s6lV3jyP4MYYitB8WV2Uo685R53Ghak0nfSS5LZqX2-EuSr_B87nYq8BNXHQ/s1600/SM+Cinema+December+25+opens+early.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SM Cinema opens at 8am on December 25" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpzScbkP5_w3OMEox-NkCcW8xrAZanEYhB0BBVzsQXtnRMrNw0xkti579mBHmZavubBC0lwyz2ngS7MU6s6lV3jyP4MYYitB8WV2Uo685R53Ghak0nfSS5LZqX2-EuSr_B87nYq8BNXHQ/s1600/SM+Cinema+December+25+opens+early.jpg" title="SM Cinema opens at 8am on December 25" width="502" /></a></div><br /><br />"SM Cinema opens at 8am on December 25 and at 9am on December 27 & 28 for the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival! ‪#‎MMFF2014‬," SM Cinema said.<br /><br />On January 1, SM Malls are open from 12nn to 9pm.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/mall-hours-schedule-december-24-25-christmas-holidays-2014-new-year.html">Mall Hours Schedule December 24, 25 (Christmas Holidays 2014), New Year released</a><br /><br />Included on this year's MMFF are 'BONIFACIO: Ang Unang Pangulo', 'English Only, Please', 'Feng Shui', 'Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2', 'MM.357 To Serve and Protect', 'My Little Bossing', 'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' and 'Shake Rattle and Roll XV'.<br /><br />The 40th edition of MMFF will run from Christmas Day until the first week of January 2015.</div>

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Mall Hours Schedule December 24, 25 (Christmas Holidays 2014), New Year released

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Several mall operators released mall hours schedule for December 24, 25 and 31, 2014 (Christmas Holidays) and January 1, 2015 (New Year). Check out the list of shopping malls that are open on holidays this 2014: SM Supermalls, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Powerplant, Market! Market!, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinson's Mall, Bonifacio High Street, Eastwood and other malls in the country.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGyTqYs03jsrXuzgDI542go0z9ydXEXoE_PulR4OVh0KTEzYe5YZOgsIp-pjOtpwWwZWV-Bkeog8xuB1P_eRt7RzetiDruZi1eqsBX9fckTCPdyqJALKdEVFCFtsvt3wPASiBuRk8PFeZ/s1600/Major+Malls+Philippines+Holiday+Schedule.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="major malls in the philippines" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGyTqYs03jsrXuzgDI542go0z9ydXEXoE_PulR4OVh0KTEzYe5YZOgsIp-pjOtpwWwZWV-Bkeog8xuB1P_eRt7RzetiDruZi1eqsBX9fckTCPdyqJALKdEVFCFtsvt3wPASiBuRk8PFeZ/s1600/Major+Malls+Philippines+Holiday+Schedule.jpg" title="major malls in the philippines" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />On its Facebook page, dominant mall operator SM Supermalls announced that all malls except for some branches are open on December 24 and 31 at 9am to 7pm and 12nn to 9pm on January 1, 2015.<br /><br /><b>MUST READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/2014-christmas-holidays-weather-forecast-lpa-to-enter-par.html">2014 Christmas Holidays Weather Forecast: LPA to enter PAR</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIiOGYii67PhRyHDkMofjyFK-iFvVz94jPtClW0kMQu06Ds1gdrHpbwZhZCzMzjMJaykaF8V56V2i8OiCxUTzRCQpZBoHIP7hUaV2LzfEVhJ42kuoFZPBXsazE4IvxKjQMikvixlt1SAf/s1600/SM+Holiday+mall+hours+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SM Malls Holiday Schedule" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIiOGYii67PhRyHDkMofjyFK-iFvVz94jPtClW0kMQu06Ds1gdrHpbwZhZCzMzjMJaykaF8V56V2i8OiCxUTzRCQpZBoHIP7hUaV2LzfEVhJ42kuoFZPBXsazE4IvxKjQMikvixlt1SAf/s1600/SM+Holiday+mall+hours+2014.jpg" title="SM Malls Holiday Schedule" /></a></div><br /><br />On December 25, SM Cinema will open at 8am and at 9am on December 27 and 28 for the 2014 Metro Manila Festival (MMFF).<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/sm-cinema-opens-at-8am-on-december-25-for-mmff.html">SM Cinema opens at 8am on December 25, 2014 for MMFF</a><br /><br />Meanwhile, Robinsons Malls announced that their cinemas will open at 9:00 am on Christmas day.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><br /><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/RobinsonsMalls/posts/10152893575740762" data-width="466"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RobinsonsMalls/posts/10152893575740762" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post</a> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RobinsonsMalls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robinsons Malls</a>.</div></div></center><b><br /></b> <b>Here is the schedule of selected shopping malls for Christmas Holidays 2014:</b><br /><b>METRO MANILA</b><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlabangTownCenter/photos/pb.352797395812.-2207520000.1419426042./10152807365915813/?type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Fz-1-scontent-b-hkg.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-xfp1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F10675544_10152807365915813_1458854678329620304_n.jpg%3Foh%3Df840c80383f220dc1165ec0ceca4c7ff%26oe%3D54FFD16A&size=720%2C480&fbid=10152807365915813" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Alabang Town Center</b> </a>- Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City<br />December 24: 10 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–9 pm<br />December 31: 10 am-6pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-9pm<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/photos/pb.10150096624695486.-2207520000.1419426344./10154903014635486/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Bonifacio High Street</b> </a>- Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br />December 24: 11 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–10 pm<br />December 31: 11 am-6pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-10pm<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eastwoodcity/photos/pb.60071359921.-2207520000.1419353405./10153459992979922/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Eastwood Mall</b></a> - Bagumbayan, Quezon City<br />December 24: 10 am– 11 pm (Dining); 10am - 9pm (Retail)<br />December 25: 12 nn– 11 pm (Dining); 12nn - 10pm (Retail)<br />December 31: 11 am– 1 am(Dining); 11am - 11pm (Retail)<br />January 1: 12 nn– 11 pm (Dining); 12nn - 10pm (Retail)<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AranetaCenter/photos/a.120358629031.100022.118850004031/10152594166729032/?type=1&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Araneta Center</a></b> - Cubao, Quezon City<br />December 24: 10 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–10 pm<br />December 31: 10 am-7pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-10pm<br /><br /><b>Fisher Mall</b> - Quezon Avenue, Quezon City<br />December 24: 9 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–11 pm<br /><br /><b>Forum Robinsons</b> - EDSA, Mandaluyong City<br />December 24: 11 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 10 am–11 pm<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Glorietta.AyalaMalls/photos/pb.318881135884.-2207520000.1419354050./10152577501645885/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glorietta</a></b> - Makati City<br />December 24: 11 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–9 pm<br />December 31: 11 am-6 pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-9pm<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Greenbelt.AyalaMalls/photos/pb.352804375521.-2207520000.1419353903./10152916947810522/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbelt</a></b> - Makati City<br />December 24: 11 am– 8 pm<br />December 25: 11 am –10 pm<br />December 31: 11 am - 6 pm<br />January 1: 11 am - 9 pm<br /><br /><b>Greenhills Shopping Center</b> - Service Rd, San Juan, Metro Manila<br />December 24: 10 am–7 pm<br />December 25: Closed<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarketMarket/photos/pb.321901302934.-2207520000.1419431950./10152753583867935/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Market! Market!</a></b> - Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br />December 24: 11 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–9 pm<br />December 31: 11 am-6pm<br />January 1: 12 pm-9pm<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall/photos/pb.24627376975.-2207520000.1419431317./10152443234016976/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powerplant Mall</a></b> - Makati City<br />December 24: 10 am–9 pm<br />December 25: 12 pm–9 pm<br />December 31: 10 am-9pm<br />January 1: 12 pm -9pm<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Galleria</b> - Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City<br />December 24: 9 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 10 am–11 pm<br /><br /><b>Shangri-la Plaza</b><br />December 24: 10 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–8 pm<br /><br /><b>SM Aura Premier</b> - Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br />December 24: 9 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 10 am–10 pm<br /><br /><b>SM City North Edsa</b> - North Avenue corner EDSA, Quezon City<br />December 24: 9 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–11 pm<br /><br /><b>SM Mall of Asia (MOA)</b> - Seaside Boulevard, Pasay City<br />December 24: 12 nn–7 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–8 pm<br /><br /><b>SM Megamall</b> - EDSA corner J. Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City<br />December 24: 9 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–11 pm<br /><br /><b>Trinoma</b> - North Avenue Corner,Barangay Bagong Pag Asa,Mindanao Avenue,Quezon City<br />December 24: 11 am–8 pm<br />December 25: 11 am–9 pm<br /><br /><br /><b>OUTSIDE METRO MANILA</b><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarQueeMall/photos/pb.290814765151.-2207520000.1419354822./10152979491890152/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marquee Mall</a></b> - NLEX, Angeles City, Pampanga<br />December 24: 10 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–10 pm<br />December 31: 10 am-6pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-10pm<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu/photos/a.10151957860623128.1073741855.325847693127/10152948300023128/?type=1&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayala Center Cebu</a></b> - Cebu Business Park,Archbishop Reyes Avenue,Cebu City <br />December 24: 10 am–7 pm<br />December 25: 12 nn–9 pm<br />December 31: 10 am-7pm<br />January 1: 12 nn-9pm<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Market Market Holiday mall Hours" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7xO9hTKNDtMumDUhe7_CefenCMlduJ0c-0Vvsrt2XcIUk8xF-qL0Qv8PUX5gkPCoq7jkSF2yPYb9UzAkAnZI5lWmdHxzh6_sHTUZ3nOVWHc4z3ED3HvoOTzFnqzy4AwQ6Ior7DLHR8SsY/s1600/Market+market+mall+schedule.jpg" title="Market Market Holiday mall Hours" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtIR_Fn0huKO7Eys5rXaZfGYD56Ch-LJ7nVj_tMWkWTvoqkBZ24HUDEND9PyF6IByX9NTMw7TjkjXi2RMqK2EdxY1a9QYIE_I8kgxn4S69jKcLmSc5HtH1r-htCSbd6cR9bixTCo9Ui-I/s1600/Powerplant+Mall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PowerPlant Mall Hours Schedule Christmas 2014" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtIR_Fn0huKO7Eys5rXaZfGYD56Ch-LJ7nVj_tMWkWTvoqkBZ24HUDEND9PyF6IByX9NTMw7TjkjXi2RMqK2EdxY1a9QYIE_I8kgxn4S69jKcLmSc5HtH1r-htCSbd6cR9bixTCo9Ui-I/s1600/Powerplant+Mall.jpg" title="PowerPlant Mall Hours Schedule Christmas 2014" width="560" /></a></div><br />Share now this post if you find this informative. 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MANILA, Philippines - Several mall operators released mall hours schedule for December 24, 25 and 31, 2014 (Christmas Holidays) and January ...

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January 15, 16 and 19, 2015 are special holidays in Metro Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III on Tuesday officially declared January 15, 16 and 19 as special, non-working holidays in Metro Manila or NCR for the much-awaited visit of Pope Francis.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q0PPcrWAlTMWYqYm3rVJ3n6SR522bbhAOK26woArCkrtMGPna8Kn347XcptGU02gHxotCw-77bWJIcnbGq7sSMyg4c-_1h1eTY4BYx13eJ-ALWQhfaq7xaq2Es6wMbq5LFy37r2WBuvq/s1600/holiday-papal-visit-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="January 15, 16 and 19, 2015 are special holidays in Metro Manila" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Q0PPcrWAlTMWYqYm3rVJ3n6SR522bbhAOK26woArCkrtMGPna8Kn347XcptGU02gHxotCw-77bWJIcnbGq7sSMyg4c-_1h1eTY4BYx13eJ-ALWQhfaq7xaq2Es6wMbq5LFy37r2WBuvq/s1600/holiday-papal-visit-2015.jpg" title="January 15, 16 and 19, 2015 are special holidays in Metro Manila" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />"In view of the visit of the Pope, the Head of State of the Vatican City, I, PAQUITO N. OCHOA JR., Executive Secretary, by authority of His Excellency, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, do hereby declare January 15, 16 and 19, 2015, as special (non-working) days in the National Capital Region (NCR)," proclamation No. 936 stated.<br /><br />"I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed," Ochoa said in the declaration.<br /><br />Activities for the papal visit include arrival at Villamor Air Base (January 15); courtesy call on Aquino in Malacañang, mass for the clergy and religious people at the Manila Cathedral and meeting with families at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City (January 16).<br /><br />Pope Francis will condole with victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Tacloban City on January 17. A day after, the pope is scheduled to celebrate a mass at Rizal Park and meet religious leaders and youth representatives at University of Sto. Tomas (UST). He will depart for Rome in the morning of January 19.<br /><br />In November, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada declared a five-day holiday in government offices and suspended classes in all levels during the papal visit.<br /><br />Fellow mayors of Estrada also passed a resolution for Aquino to declare the entire papal visit (January 15 to 19, 2015) as non-working holiday as the event is expected to induce traffic congestion brought about by congregation of devotees and well-wishers.<br /><br />In 1995, papal holiday was also declared as Pope John Paul II has visited Manila for World Youth Day.</div>

January 15, 16 and 19, 2015 are special holidays in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III on Tuesday officially declared January 15, 16 and 19 as special, non-worki...

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USTET results AY 2015-2016 release is on January 28, 2015 - UST

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Catholic institution University of Santo Tomas (UST) Office for Admissions (OFAD) in a statement on their website said that official release date of USTET (UST Entrance Test) results for Academic Year AY 2015-2016 is on January 28, 2015. List of passers (results) will be available online as UST will advise the portal where examinee can log-in and view if he/she passed the test.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRy2qpEoaXVNWIm9Xvlh8lcUNIAHnzNuEC4wgc73T-Nxav_f8PHhZOFnCmYI4apq7SBqBaT762xaCkxNf76JXeAHv8u7ckuK2JVlWFWf0idbayUntvTjxAKEgjvzZb_8yRUzQOe270pdLA/s1600/USTET-results-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="USTET results AY 2015-2016 release is on January 28, 2015" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRy2qpEoaXVNWIm9Xvlh8lcUNIAHnzNuEC4wgc73T-Nxav_f8PHhZOFnCmYI4apq7SBqBaT762xaCkxNf76JXeAHv8u7ckuK2JVlWFWf0idbayUntvTjxAKEgjvzZb_8yRUzQOe270pdLA/s1600/USTET-results-2015.jpg" title="USTET results AY 2015-2016 release is on January 28, 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />USTET was administered in three batches by OFAD on August 24, September 28 and December 7, 2014 in Manila, 37 official testing centers in Provincial areas and 10 international testing locations.<br /><br />Since last year exam, OFAD has improved the procedures as they implemented the barcode system. Unlike the traditional shading or blackening of applicant numbers, there is now a necessary control number assigned to an applicant that corresponds to his or her own barcoded answer sheet.<br /><br />UST said that high school grades are required before taking USTET, 40 percent of the applicant’s total score will be based on his/her high school academic performance. The remaining 60 percent will come from USTET results.<br /><br />The premier university also said that passing the USTET is not the sole basis for admission to some colleges. A second screening is required by the College of Nursing and the College of Tourism & Hospitality Management in the form of an interview, the Conservatory of Music requires an audition, the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts & Design require an artwork rendition.<br /><br />For AY 2015-2016, the target release date of results is the same on previous years. For this year USTET results, it is also expected that the complete list of passers will be posted at the UST campus after a day the results were released online.<br /><br /><b>Note: Link to UST Admission results page portal will be available here once results are out online.</b><br />Meanwhile, UST already announced that first year college entrance application for SY 2015-2016 is now closed.<br /><br />UST is one of the best education institutions in the Philippines and the largest Catholic University in the World in terms of student population in a single campus. It has the most number of accredited programs according to PACUCOA.<br /><br />For entrance exam updates, Follow Us on Twitter and Like Us on Facebook. You may also subscribe to our RSS Feeds. <br /><br /><b>RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/09/list-of-passers-dost-scholarship-exam-results-ay-2015-2016.html">List of Passers: DOST Scholarship Exam Results AY 2015-2016</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/09/list-of-passers-upcat-results-ay-2015-2016-out-around-january-2015.html">List of Passers: UPCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/dlsu-entrance-exam-dcat-results-ay-2015-2016-release-in-december-2014.html">DLSU Entrance Exam DCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release in December 2014</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/ateneo-entrance-exam-acet-results-ay-2015-2016-release-in-january-2015.html">Ateneo Entrance Exam ACET results AY 2015-2016 release in January 2015</a></div>

USTET results AY 2015-2016 release is on January 28, 2015 - UST

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Grace Poe wants to halt MRT, LRT fare hike in January 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Grace Poe asked the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to defer the unnecessary and untimely Metro Rail Transit (MRT) fare increase effective January 4, 2015 amid unmet public expectations to improve even the basic facilities of the train system.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUpmSNgTAlo3-mY_uSxhLU85BQ6JIVqcTT6OtXNuPQFJPZp2oj5atd2ilJy5MKm5oFYvE8aOdDMgksFeguPnmceOPHtqjgluaK1Xb7wHLAjsrIogCkekxQT5wWC4vjOUAwWuTWP_0sqAY/s1600/mrt-fare-hike-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grace Poe wants to halt MRT fare hike in 2015" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUpmSNgTAlo3-mY_uSxhLU85BQ6JIVqcTT6OtXNuPQFJPZp2oj5atd2ilJy5MKm5oFYvE8aOdDMgksFeguPnmceOPHtqjgluaK1Xb7wHLAjsrIogCkekxQT5wWC4vjOUAwWuTWP_0sqAY/s1600/mrt-fare-hike-2015.jpg" title="Grace Poe wants to halt MRT fare hike in 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />"We must remember that a mass transport system such as the MRT is an essential government service. The fare increase is an added insult and an injustice to the suffering riding public whose very lives are put on the line everyday," Poe said.<br /><br />"The sorry state of the MRT brought about to a large extent by government mismanagement and ineptness cannot justify an increase. The government is obligated to maintain the subsidy until the system's services and safety are upgraded," the senator added.<br /><br />Based on the new fare matrices issued by DOTC on Saturday, rates for end-to-end trips in MRT-3 will increase to P28 from P15 (from North Avenue to Taft Avenue and vice versa); P30 from P20 in LRT-1 (from Baclaran to Roosevelt and vice versa); and P25 from P15 in LRT-2 (from Recto to Santolan and vice versa).<br /><br />The announcement came at a time when the MRT-3 and LRT Lines 1 and 2 are accorded substantial government assistance in the soon-to-be signed General Appropriations Act, which includes the amounts of P4.65 billion in subsidy, P7.94 billion for MRT rehabilitation and P4.67 in unpaid MRT taxes. The newly approved bicameral version of the Supplemental Budget, which will be immediately carried out in 2015, has the following items: P1.21 billion for MRT rehabilitation and capacity extension and P728 million rehabilitation fund for LRT 1 and 2.<br /><br />"While the MRT and LRT is in Metro Manila, the riders of these trains are mostly wage earners whose contribution to the national economy is far reaching and impacts productivity," Poe stressed.<br /><br />Poe led a public hearing of the Senate public services subcommittee on transportation on the pressing need to rehabilitate MRT's rail system, calling on officials and stakeholders to lose no time to discuss solutions to the MRT challenges that imperil commuters' safety.<br /><br />The senator explained, "The sub-committee in the last four months conducted three public hearings on the MRT issues. Almost all issues from the basic maintenance concerns to ownership of the kind of trains that we will procure in the coming years were all discussed. Considering that they have a date already to implement a new fare system, they should have volunteered it in the last hearing. But they did not. How could they be so insensitive to the millions of commuters and MRT, LRT riders?"<br /><br />"When was the last time they conducted a consultation? The last hearing the DOTC conducted in December 2013 does not satisfy the due process requirements as the situation then as far as safety and convenience are concerned have drastically changed to beyond worst. An issue like this deserves a fresh consultation from all stakeholders, particularly the MRT and LRT riding public," Poe said.</div>

Grace Poe wants to halt MRT, LRT fare hike in January 2015

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BSP's 3 new limited edition commemorative coins now available

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that three new limited edition commemorative coins are available starting today, Monday, December 22, 2014.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzQ1uAvd40khA0wYihC9R62ikOOja0XKpForv5Tj-YmohoZVUc_tOkSbuQq3WAiGKIL4OA5j4-EuJUXDy_MAR-EDdRBCga5iws7P2Lt99uxPqyybVy3TipdHns85X2zsI6-nT3vTr2msY/s1600/bsp-new-commemorative-coins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BSP's 3 new limited edition commemorative coins " border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzQ1uAvd40khA0wYihC9R62ikOOja0XKpForv5Tj-YmohoZVUc_tOkSbuQq3WAiGKIL4OA5j4-EuJUXDy_MAR-EDdRBCga5iws7P2Lt99uxPqyybVy3TipdHns85X2zsI6-nT3vTr2msY/s1600/bsp-new-commemorative-coins.jpg" title="BSP's 3 new limited edition commemorative coins " width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The new coins commemorate the following:<br /><br />1. The Bagong Bayani Commemorative Coin in honor of Overseas Filipinos on the 5-piso circulating coin;<br />2. The 150th year of Philippine Hero Apolinario Mabini on the 10-piso circulating coin; and<br />3. The Leyte Landing which was a turning point for the liberation of the Philippines during World War II on the 5-piso circulating coin<br /><br />The public can avail of these coins at the cash departments of BSP offices in Manila and Quezon City, managing director of currency management sub-sector Iluminada Sicat said in the press briefing on Friday.<br /><br />"There will be 10 million pieces available for sale and there will be 20,000 in brilliant, uncirculated pack," she said, noting the coins will be sold at face value.<br /><br />We'll try to make them available also to banks so that the banks could help us in distributing the coins," she added.<br /><div style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></div>"As a matter of policy, the BSP commemorates significant events and heroic Filipinos in our country’s history through the minting of coins, medals or overprints on our banknotes," BSP said in a statement.<br /><br />The most recent commemorative circulation coins issued by the BSP were for the 150th year of National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal in 2011 and the 150th year of Philippine Hero Andres Bonifacio in 2013.<br /><br />The BSP also announced the minting by the BSP of 50-piso and 500-piso commemorative coins in time for the Papal visit in January 2015.</div>

BSP's 3 new limited edition commemorative coins now available

MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that three new limited edition commemorative coins are available start...

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VIDEO: Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra wins The Battles vs Abbey Pineda on 'The Voice PH'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra and Abbey Pineda clashed during the final round of The Battles of ABS-CBN's top-rating and Twitter-trending "The Voice of the Philippines" on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Team Apl artists performed Katy Perry hit "Unconditionally."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnHT9UlMVKM_m5RVKrYFDwfEj5hfZLRBL35hPON6OXuoeOYtZK1MRyHyI7V1fxG9vtLt-Rfv19_Zuz7o9OHBllbJEv7jP0Jptf1T6wb_EsyF9eVVvshZw7yeNo3b4ckO3FLUHTGzZ5fyX/s1600/Team+Apl's%2BAlisah%2BBonaobra%2Bvs.%2BAbbey%2BPineda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra wins The Battles vs Abbey Pineda on 'The Voice PH'" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnHT9UlMVKM_m5RVKrYFDwfEj5hfZLRBL35hPON6OXuoeOYtZK1MRyHyI7V1fxG9vtLt-Rfv19_Zuz7o9OHBllbJEv7jP0Jptf1T6wb_EsyF9eVVvshZw7yeNo3b4ckO3FLUHTGzZ5fyX/s1600/Team+Apl's%2BAlisah%2BBonaobra%2Bvs.%2BAbbey%2BPineda.jpg" title="Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra wins The Battles vs Abbey Pineda on 'The Voice PH'" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Coach Apl declared Alisah as the winner in 'The Battle' round. She will advance to the next level of the competition – the Knockout rounds.<br /><br />However, Abbey will still advance to the next level of the competition as she got a steal from Coach Lea.<br /><br />WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 The Battles: Alisah Bonaobra vs Abbey Pineda performed "Unconditionally" (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/J5p2r7LH2vY" width="600"></iframe><br /></center><br /><b>RELATED STORY:</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-poppert-bernadas-wins-the-battles-vs-jireh-singson-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Poppert Bernadas wins The Battles vs Jireh Singson on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><br />Coach Apl had selected the groups of artists who will compete and the songs they will perform in the Battles.<br /><br />At the end of the Battles, each coach will have nine artists who will advance to the Knockout rounds, two of which are stolen artists from the other teams.<br /><br />The second episode of The Battles on Sunday dominates online conversations with '#FinalBattlesPH' among the trending topics.<br /><br />"The Voice of the Philippines" Season 2 is hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo as V Reporters.</div>

VIDEO: Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra wins The Battles vs Abbey Pineda on 'The Voice PH'

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VIDEO: Poppert Bernadas wins The Battles vs Jireh Singson on 'The Voice PH'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Sarah artists clashed in "The Voice Philippines" last battle round on Sunday, December 21, 2014. It was a battle of vocals between 4-chair turner and theater actor <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/11/video-poppert-berdanas-is-7th-4-chair-turner-on-the-voice-of-the-philippines-season-2.html">Poppert Bernadas</a> and church singer Jireh Singson as they performed Nexxus (band) hit "I'll Never Go."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcyqKVXholYhoxf_bA_Mkly1LAdpT7wRf4JawYJ1brO2gD-l473DRm-o399H85D_B40DsEDT-vb7EukPbL-EoyZIVM4wd0JNo6Eh1XlULCQUigWqZ0JFLaP567fsBtmVWsWa_A6k4blVp/s1600/Team+Sarah's%2BPoppert%2BBernadas%2Bvs.%2BJireh%2BSingson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Poppert Bernadas wins The Battles vs Jireh Singson on 'The Voice P" border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcyqKVXholYhoxf_bA_Mkly1LAdpT7wRf4JawYJ1brO2gD-l473DRm-o399H85D_B40DsEDT-vb7EukPbL-EoyZIVM4wd0JNo6Eh1XlULCQUigWqZ0JFLaP567fsBtmVWsWa_A6k4blVp/s1600/Team+Sarah's%2BPoppert%2BBernadas%2Bvs.%2BJireh%2BSingson.jpg" title="Poppert Bernadas wins The Battles vs Jireh Singson on 'The Voice P" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Coach Sarah declared Poppert as the winner in the battles round. He will advance to the next round of the competition – the Knockout rounds.<br /><br />None of the coaches attempted to steal Jireh from Team Sarah. In the second season of the show, the eliminated artists may get a second chance if another coach decides to steal them. If two or more coaches want to steal a losing artist, it’s up to the artist to choose the team he or she wants to join. A coach may only steal two artists throughout the battle rounds.<br /><br />WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 The Battles: Poppert Bernadas vs Jireh Singson performed "I'll Never Go" (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KBjfHBrHi6U" width="600"></iframe><br /></center></div><br /><b>RELATED STORY:</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-alisah-bonaobra-wins-the-battles-vs-abbey-pineda-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Youtube sensation Alisah Bonaobra wins The Battles vs Abbey Pineda on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><br />Coach Sarah had selected the groups of artists who will compete and the songs they will perform in the Battles. <br /><br />At the end of the Battles, each coach will have nine artists who will advance to the Knockout rounds, two of which are stolen artists from the other teams.<br /><br />In the knockout rounds that will kick off next week, expect an unexpectedly tougher competition on “The Voice of the Philippines” stage, as two artists from each team will again be pitted against each other by performing a song of their choice. But unlike in the battle rounds, the artists won’t immediately be informed about who their contender is going to be.<br /><br />The second episode of The Battles on Sunday dominates online conversations with '#FinalBattlesPH' among the trending topics.<br /><br />"The Voice of the Philippines" Season 2 is hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo as V Reporters. Don’t miss “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 every Saturday at 8:45PM and Sunday 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.</div>

VIDEO: Poppert Bernadas wins The Battles vs Jireh Singson on 'The Voice PH'

MANILA, Philippines - Team Sarah artists clashed in "The Voice Philippines" last battle round on Sunday, December 21, 2014. It was...

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