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VIDEO: Colombian burns Pia Wurtzbach effigy on New Year’s eve

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Nearly two weeks following the controversial mix-up  of winners during the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, a video of a Colombian burning an effigy of Pia Wurtzbach during New Year’s eve emerged online.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FxKqv_FzDRJDFCet0yEpLYltjCVktuzgR66zwzFaTmfh6kpCNKvh4BM_n7-BlTdbMwDcvMPTUbgvk6mSViU-T8NeS6uu1tgyEcyz6JIvCIFVpM8UakzLMvKEIjBkpDOOzR12pzjIvuLD/s1600/colombia-burns-wurtzbach-effigy.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Colombian burns effigy of Pia Wurtzbach on New Year’s eve" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FxKqv_FzDRJDFCet0yEpLYltjCVktuzgR66zwzFaTmfh6kpCNKvh4BM_n7-BlTdbMwDcvMPTUbgvk6mSViU-T8NeS6uu1tgyEcyz6JIvCIFVpM8UakzLMvKEIjBkpDOOzR12pzjIvuLD/s640/colombia-burns-wurtzbach-effigy.jpg" title="Colombian burns effigy of Pia Wurtzbach on New Year’s eve" width="470" /></a></div><br />The man identified as Noider Almanza Barraza from Barranquilla, Colombia posted the minute-long video clip on Facebook. The controversial post, which has amassed more than 1,500 shares as of this writing, has sparked outrage among several Filipinos on social media.<br /><br />In the video, Wurtzbach’s life-size dummy clad in blue gown, a Philippine sash and a made-up crown was set to fire in the middle of a street. Aside from Wurtzbach’s, American host Steve Harvey’s effigy was also burned.<br /><br />Watch the video.<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/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-video" data-allowfullscreen="1" data-href="/noider.almanza.barraza/videos/vb.713950545/10153673642265546/?type=3"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/noider.almanza.barraza/videos/10153673642265546/"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/noider.almanza.barraza/videos/10153673642265546/" rel="nofollow"></a><br />De esta manera se quemó misa philipinas y el presentador de misa universo el año viejo 2015...<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/noider.almanza.barraza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noider Almanza Barraza</a> on Thursday, December 31, 2015</blockquote></div></div></center><br />It is believed that such act was committed as a result of the mistake made by Harvey during the live telecast of the prestigious beauty pageant held last December 20 in Las Vegas in the United States. Harvey mistakenly crowned Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as Miss Universe 2015. Minutes after the announcement, Harvey came forward to apologize for the gaffe and pronounced Wurtzbach as the rightful winner.<br /><br />In an interview with Colombia’s W Radio, Gutierrez admitted she initially thought Harvey was making a joke. <br /><br />"It has been very hard for me, truly, it has been a great shock. Because it is a dream I fought for. ...It was very humiliating for me,” Gutierrez revealed. <br /><br />Gutierrez added: "I thought it was a joke. In the rehearsals, he did things like that.”<br /><br />Furthermore, Gutierrez said that the organizers could have done the second announcement differently. <br /><br />"They could have done it, I don't know, the next day in a press conference or a press release. ...They did not do things the right way,” she said.<br /><br />Although the whole experience was humiliating for Gutierrez, she believes “making history”  is more important than winning the highly-coveted crown. <b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

VIDEO: Colombian burns Pia Wurtzbach effigy on New Year’s eve

MANILA, Philippines- Nearly two weeks following the controversial mix-up of winners during the Miss Universe 2015 pageant, a video of a Col...

Open Letter against “Forevermore” Director Cathy Garcia-Molina goes viral

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina is at the center of controversy after a former talent revealed the alleged verbal abuse experienced by her boyfriend during the taping of the 2014 ABS-CBN hit TV series "Forevermore."<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFNParIC9CEoe9eBqK-kgOfUKUlgwwiKbaM2fvocr9NxAM3FXgQksN7fXiz4ksrsFtOW-PDf6l7wjVnHw9OjbyLVI4RzrbqplgR39YdlpQrT-xEm65IX0xHNE0kl28f4ZexzR_wxErpx4/s1600/cathy-garcia-molina.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cathy Garcia-Molina is embroiled in a controversy involving a former talent. " border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFNParIC9CEoe9eBqK-kgOfUKUlgwwiKbaM2fvocr9NxAM3FXgQksN7fXiz4ksrsFtOW-PDf6l7wjVnHw9OjbyLVI4RzrbqplgR39YdlpQrT-xEm65IX0xHNE0kl28f4ZexzR_wxErpx4/s640/cathy-garcia-molina.jpg" title="Cathy Garcia-Molina is embroiled in a controversy involving a former talent. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina is embroiled in a controversy involving a former talent. <br />Photo Credit: GMA Solid Global Fanpage</td></tr></tbody></table>According to a Facebook note by Rossellyn Domingo on Thursday, December 31, her boyfriend Alvin Campomanes, who served as a substitute actor for a minor role in the former primetime drama, was cursed and humiliated by Molina during a location shooting for Forevermore on October 6 to 7 in Baguio.<br /><br />“Napakasakit para sa akin na mura-murahin niyo nang pauli-ulit ang boyfriend ko sa harap ng maraming tao. Nakatatak sa alaala ko ang mga ngisi at tawanan ng mga staff at cameramen niyo kapag nagpapakawala kayo ng mga mura. Hindi niyo alam kung gaanong iginagalang ng napakaraming tao ang “ekstrang” minura-mura at ipinahiya ninyo,” Domingo wrote in her Facebook note.<br /><br />(It’s very painful for me to witness my boyfriend being cursed in front of many people. The smirks and laughs of the staff and cameramen as she says curse words are in my memory. You don’t know how much respect people give to that “extra” you cursed and humiliated.)<br /><br />Campomanes, a University of the Philippines educator and historian, filed a complaint addressed to ABS-CBN broadcast head Ma. Socorro V. Vidanes on October 22, 2014. He urged the network giant to take disciplinary actions against Molina, a certain Jeng and talent coordinator John Leonardo, who took Camponanes as a substitute actor.<br /><br />In the letter of complaint, Campomanes detailed how Molina verbally abused after he failed to follow the instructions she gave him during the first day of taping. The first-time actor claimed that he was “denigrated” by Molina during the second day of taping after he committed errors in blocking. <br /><br />“I was verbally abused. ‘P*tang *na! Ang hirap turuan!’ ‘K*nang *na!’ ‘P*ksh*t ka, Makoy!’ At that point, I remember Joey Marquez spared me from further humiliation by coaching me on how to position my body for that particular scene. I believe he was uncomfortable seeing me endure all those hurtful remarks, aware as he was that his daughter Winwyn was my student in San Beda. As a matter of prudence, I struggled to maintain my composure. I did not want to engage a woman who is almost as old as my parents in a shouting match. I am the better person. I was raised well by my parents. I was formed well by my teachers. I am an educator. I had the moral ascendancy,” Campomanes wrote.<br /><br />Read the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/rossellyn-domingo/isang-open-letter-kay-direk-cathy-garcia-molina/952070928211438?__mref=message_bubble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full open letter of complaint to Cathy Garcia Molina here</a>.<br /><br />Through the letter of complaint, Campomanes wishes to voice out the silent rage of all the extras and behind-the-camera workers who had been “abused and dehumanized”. <br /><br />His controversial post has gone viral amassing more than 6,000 shares as of this writing. <br /><br />Molina has not released a statement regarding the issue. <b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Open Letter against “Forevermore” Director Cathy Garcia-Molina goes viral

MANILA, Philippines - Blockbuster director Cathy Garcia-Molina is at the center of controversy after a former talent revealed the alleged ve...

Feng shui expert reveals what awaits you in 2016, Year of the Monkey

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Will you finally find luck and romance this 2016, the Year of the Fire Monkey?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsERZkcuFPNvmnwdIMWuQ_Pflh7_RD-IyQHH6Jd8kDWkLUvbDSX5lU0UeiS9sHTYEBhs8vSEm42gGXXJvTdkZjS2Ljs4F6eLquRGLia-IFkJ5Xlr3CArwjUFEBNMlH0ktjIjokE2m-LFb/s1600/year+of+the+fire+monkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="2016 is the Year of Red Monkey." border="0" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsERZkcuFPNvmnwdIMWuQ_Pflh7_RD-IyQHH6Jd8kDWkLUvbDSX5lU0UeiS9sHTYEBhs8vSEm42gGXXJvTdkZjS2Ljs4F6eLquRGLia-IFkJ5Xlr3CArwjUFEBNMlH0ktjIjokE2m-LFb/s400/year+of+the+fire+monkey.jpg" title="2016 is the Year of Red Monkey." width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2016 is the Year of Red Monkey. <br />Photo Credit: Facebook/Sortor Bushido Kai Karate</td></tr></tbody></table>Feng shui expert Marites Allen revealed what awaits people born under different Chinese zodiac signs as soon as we welcome the Chinese New Year on February 8.<br /><br />According to Allen, future success is likely for anything associated with the water element as well as industries like spa, tourism, banking and shipping. Lucky colors for this year include blue, black and grey. <br /><br /><b>Here are the things that you can expect for 2016:</b><br /><br /><b>Year of the Rat</b><br /><b><br /></b>According to Allen, those born in the “Year of the Rat” will find luck in terms of money but will be susceptible to backstabbing, politicking as well as jealousy.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Ox</b><br /><b><br /></b>While the Ox may had experienced bad luck in 2015 since it is considered an enemy of the Sheep, those born under this sign will have more luck and better chances of finding success this year. However, Allen advises to counter the negativities of the year that may prevent one from finding success by doing charity work. <br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Tiger</b><br /><b><br /></b>Considered an enemy of the Monkey, Tigers may not have a great 2016 when it comes to luck and health. Allen says: "There are forces on your chart that will test your motivation and resolve.”<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Rabbit</b><br /><b><br /></b>The Year of the Monkey will be an exciting year for those born in the year of the Rabbit. Individuals born under this sign are encouraged by Allen to “create, build beautiful things” as their star of creativity is at its peak this year.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Dragon</b><br /><b><br /></b>Dragons can expect to have a great 2016 as “anything they touch can turn into gold”, according to Allen. Take advantage of this luck.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Snake</b><br /><b><br /></b>This year’s chart has positive implications for those born in the year of the Snake. However, one must be mindful about losing money as he or she can be susceptible to cheating and robbery.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Horse</b><br /><b><br /></b>Although 2016 will be quite a good year for Horse, people born under this sign must be wary of their moves since there’s a possibility that they can be involved in “something that will cause you to lose your name and honor.” Horses are advised not to make renovations in the south corner of their houses.<br /><br /><b>Year of the Sheep</b><br /><b><br /></b>Sheeps are advised to grab all the opportunities for as long as they can in the year of the Monkey. These opportunities may not last long so it’s important for people born under this sign to make things happen.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Monkey</b><br /><b><br /></b>Monkeys are definitely on fire this 2016! The star of prosperity falls on the chart of those born under this sign this year. Considered a rare year for the Monkey, their star will bring potential wealth and abundance in everything they do.<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Rooster</b><br /><b><br /></b>The Year of the Monkey may bring roosters an average reading but they will find luck in love, travelling, as well as education this year. <br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Dog</b><br /><b><br /></b>Allen advises those born under this sign to make use of their luck. Allen reveals: "Auspicious stars are coming in from your allies, which is present in this year's chart, which could yield positive influence in your fantastic luck this year.”<br /><br /><br /><b>Year of the Boar</b><br /><b><br /></b>It’s a very luck year for Boars because of water, their secret element.<br /><br /><b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Feng shui expert reveals what awaits you in 2016, Year of the Monkey

MANILA, Philippines - Will you finally find luck and romance this 2016, the Year of the Fire Monkey? 2016 is the Year of Red Monkey. Photo C...

PHOTOS: Solenn Heussaff marries Nico Bolzico in Argentina

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  -Actress  Solenn Heussaff got married to partner for over four years, Nico Bolzico in groom's hometown in Argentina, the couple's good friends confirmed the news on social media today, December 30.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKyU-yqLicwcOdczGzUNyrqXo-A4xG6Z4TlS6Dis35S40BPT2YXXhYccyV7uShlBwQlxO3ati91c9-OQLEXvrITHOj4MCavqUsOe8F7qttjoMkX709bZdpOeLZLsZDcfIxct_vvo2Qdyd/s1600/solenn-heussaff-3.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico get married in Argentina. " border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKyU-yqLicwcOdczGzUNyrqXo-A4xG6Z4TlS6Dis35S40BPT2YXXhYccyV7uShlBwQlxO3ati91c9-OQLEXvrITHOj4MCavqUsOe8F7qttjoMkX709bZdpOeLZLsZDcfIxct_vvo2Qdyd/s640/solenn-heussaff-3.JPG" title="Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico get married in Argentina. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS! Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico get married in Argentina. <br />Photo Credit: Instagram/<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> Solenn Heussaff</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrouy1AAinw5ODV87TpOYjlp6_PhqG6cXlPK10O-MB6xdq6XrK__JR1LWrN9YDA_03KsZiTgk0gxYabi5vQMdnFJjWV89BoBFkePSsMjmQhTq2NtgvyCX_WOJGCozsE6rHqJHO1tVd_E2t/s1600/solenn-heusaff-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Solenn Heussaff in simple but sexy dress during wedding day in Argentina." border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrouy1AAinw5ODV87TpOYjlp6_PhqG6cXlPK10O-MB6xdq6XrK__JR1LWrN9YDA_03KsZiTgk0gxYabi5vQMdnFJjWV89BoBFkePSsMjmQhTq2NtgvyCX_WOJGCozsE6rHqJHO1tVd_E2t/s640/solenn-heusaff-1.JPG" title="Solenn Heussaff in simple but sexy dress during wedding day in Argentina." width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Solenn Heussaff in simple but sexy dress during wedding day in Argentina.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Photo Credit: Instagram/</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> Solenn Heussaff</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Model Isabelle Daza shared a “snap” with the caption "Mr and Mrs. Bolzico" on photo and video sharing app Snapchat.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" 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: 62.5% 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://www.instagram.com/p/_4nVuujsDS/" rel="nofollow" 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="_blank">I KNEW IT OMG😭😭💞💓💖 SML💘 Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Bolzico!💞 Best wishes!✨ love you both so much!💞 (photo from @isabelledaza 's snapchat💗) #Bestiesbookclub 💗</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 George and Sos follows🙌😭💘🙏 (@georgina_solenn) on <time datetime="2015-12-29T17:46:04+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 29, 2015 at 9:46am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Also present on their wedding day were close friends Georgina Wilson and Anne Curtis, who also shared their photos on Instagram.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" 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% 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://www.instagram.com/p/_5PplAPAi4/" rel="nofollow" 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="_blank">❤❤❤❤</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 Georgina Wilson (@ilovegeorgina) on <time datetime="2015-12-29T23:38:19+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 29, 2015 at 3:38pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" 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: 37.6388888889% 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://www.instagram.com/p/_5tr54q2Te/" rel="nofollow" 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="_blank">First night in Argentina 😜💃🏻💃🏻</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 isabelledaza (@isabelledaza) on <time datetime="2015-12-30T04:00:46+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 29, 2015 at 8:00pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />The 30-year-old Filipina-French celebrity Heussaff and businessman Bolzico had been living in together as a couple for more than two years before they got engaged in December last year.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPaHOldORbzbkvW00w2rk4na8XOJp1rRq3UArUrlR1lhNiyrP5TBtCl3K7RV3-LJ8CV598A4nX5E581iZk0z_nHfrA9nIyrlpPU7eaMoTfYAgzNfdDxfGB7CphOtn85xWQUWF3tyUOSQt/s1600/solenn-heussaff-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPaHOldORbzbkvW00w2rk4na8XOJp1rRq3UArUrlR1lhNiyrP5TBtCl3K7RV3-LJ8CV598A4nX5E581iZk0z_nHfrA9nIyrlpPU7eaMoTfYAgzNfdDxfGB7CphOtn85xWQUWF3tyUOSQt/s640/solenn-heussaff-2.JPG" title="Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico" width="566" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico. <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Photo Credit: Instagram/</span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"> Solenn Heussaff</span></td></tr></tbody></table>In an interview on 'The Tim Yap Show' in May this year, Heussaff said she wanted their wedding to be private.<br /><br />"It will be… far away from the Philippines. No media… I just want my closest friends there. When it happens, you'll know but I won’t tell anyone my preparations. That’s my moment."</div>

PHOTOS: Solenn Heussaff marries Nico Bolzico in Argentina

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OFFICIAL: MMFF rakes in P468 million after 4 days, names Top 4 Films

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has raked in P 468 million in box-office gross after 4 days in theaters of 8 competing enties since its opening last December 25.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyuigCjIWRoFDGOxyygt2Je_yRfO0IG01LLUpt-m8gpnd0HJJjoeozS67mj9i4lDIcpQ7v7u-3PjXG9fXxIiktYD_6wBpuqwV59iH_3UbXx6O3DbeGY0NJSmQ-xY4CvXiRnuiay7f1mn6/s1600/beauty-besti-my-bebe-love.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty and the Bestie vs. My Bebe Love" border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyuigCjIWRoFDGOxyygt2Je_yRfO0IG01LLUpt-m8gpnd0HJJjoeozS67mj9i4lDIcpQ7v7u-3PjXG9fXxIiktYD_6wBpuqwV59iH_3UbXx6O3DbeGY0NJSmQ-xY4CvXiRnuiay7f1mn6/s640/beauty-besti-my-bebe-love.jpg" title="Beauty and the Bestie vs. My Bebe Love" width="560" /></a></div><br />The official 4-day gross (December 25-28) was announced online Tuesday night, December 29, 2015.<br /><br />According to MMFF, the top 4 films in no particular order are are: "My Bebe Love:#KiligPaMore" starring Vic Sotto, AiAi de las Alas and the "AlDub" love team Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza; "Beauty and the Bestie," which stars Vice Ganda, Coco Martin and the hottest love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine); "All You Need is Pag-ibig" starring Kris Aquino; and "Haunted Mansion" starring Janella Salvador.<br /><br />Dominic Du, a member of the MMFF executive committee said the gross earnings this year is higher by 9 million compared to  P459 million of the same period in 2014.<br /><br />MMFF 4-Day Gross (December 25-28, 2015) P 468 Million<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/mmfilmfest/status/681794582116343808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 4 Films</a> (in no particular order)<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>My Bebe Love</li><li>Beauty and the Bestie</li><li>All You Need is Pag-ibig</li><li>Haunted Mansion</li></ul><br />In an interview by Interaksyon, Du said the ranking of the top 4 entries may change in January 1.<br /><br />Meanwhile, ABS-CBN reported a total gross of P476 million as of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 based from the data of MMFF Executive committee.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKm7LJKabn-2L67F9iAlmZNWsYw_npgJAmTobD0aJMCj1LeGNBOKZUI7QkojHzCmQIJ6qmZombt_x0yzdKFGYe5QMROddLtmX43Xu924N3J9r7JvkFj8yRRkNRdtONTX5YysKg0jd_APv/s1600/mmff-topgrossers-update12292015.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MMFF topgrossers" border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKm7LJKabn-2L67F9iAlmZNWsYw_npgJAmTobD0aJMCj1LeGNBOKZUI7QkojHzCmQIJ6qmZombt_x0yzdKFGYe5QMROddLtmX43Xu924N3J9r7JvkFj8yRRkNRdtONTX5YysKg0jd_APv/s640/mmff-topgrossers-update12292015.JPG" title="MMFF topgrossers" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The updated list of MMFF topgrossers includes "#WalangForever" starring Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn Mercado on top 5 spot.<br /><br />"Beauty and the Bestie" and "My Bebe Love" are in tight race for box-office lead according to TV Patrol report.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXL_E4-FqUgPKTDnt_SH2rZa0hTcI8r5wkd7Kl5fbx-WX9lmMiCRHbv8PzLNTviWc7R8x7cfIZFqXrXcnC_gTuCnbqmRxp88TR7P1Sj6JNi1unsMo3k3E97R8ezHcMg3xbavHkY2uEait/s1600/beauty-bestie-my-bebe-love.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=""Beauty and the Bestie" and "My Bebe Love"" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXL_E4-FqUgPKTDnt_SH2rZa0hTcI8r5wkd7Kl5fbx-WX9lmMiCRHbv8PzLNTviWc7R8x7cfIZFqXrXcnC_gTuCnbqmRxp88TR7P1Sj6JNi1unsMo3k3E97R8ezHcMg3xbavHkY2uEait/s640/beauty-bestie-my-bebe-love.JPG" title=""Beauty and the Bestie" and "My Bebe Love"" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />MMFF did not announce figures for each film to protect other entries in the festival such as "Buy Now Die Later," "Nilalang" and "Honor Thy Father."  <b><i>- TheSummitExpress.com</i></b></div>

OFFICIAL: MMFF rakes in P468 million after 4 days, names Top 4 Films

MANILA, Philippines - The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has raked in P 468 million in box-office gross after 4 days in theaters of 8 co...

Filipino construction worker Joselito Zapanta executed in Saudi Arabia

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- A 35-year-old Filipino construction worker identified  as Joselito Lidasan Zapanta was executed on Tuesday, December 29 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after being convicted of murder with robbery.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EwvzvgVryA_XZoLJD3J6rs5vXTJxXVXPFXs1EZogsX0N8DqmQaAh7fj_lEdbf8LrXAAvOvBqFkmmehpB-ZNVdFkcRiuSan0ky7Hzi0MQo-xersAwoDMEQ4H6L63i50hAR6s9walV1-Yk/s1600/joselito-zapanta.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Joselito Zapanta was sentenced to death after being convicted of murder with robbery. " border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0EwvzvgVryA_XZoLJD3J6rs5vXTJxXVXPFXs1EZogsX0N8DqmQaAh7fj_lEdbf8LrXAAvOvBqFkmmehpB-ZNVdFkcRiuSan0ky7Hzi0MQo-xersAwoDMEQ4H6L63i50hAR6s9walV1-Yk/s640/joselito-zapanta.jpg" title="Joselito Zapanta was sentenced to death after being convicted of murder with robbery. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joselito Zapanta was sentenced to death after being convicted of murder with robbery. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cltv36official/photos/a.158848587667.116702.105619022667/10153998463672668/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/CLTV 36</a></td></tr></tbody></table>According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Zapanta was sentenced to death after the family of the Sudanese victim, Imam Ibrahim, refused to give an “Affidavit of Forgiveness or Tanazul in exchange of blood money”. It was reported that the crime committed in April 2010 originated from a rental dispute.<br /><br />DFA spokesperson Charles Jose told Rappler in a text message: “The Philippine government has undertaken and exhausted all diplomatic and legal efforts, and extended consular and legal assistance to preserve the life of Mr Zapanta. The Philippine government provided the late Mr Zapanta all necessary assistance and ensured that his legal rights were observed throughout the whole judicial process.”<br /><br />From November 28 to December 2, in March 2013 and in November 2012, the government “arranged and funded the jail visits” of Zapanta’s mother and sister to the Malaz Central Prison.<br /><br />Zapanta’s family including his father, mother, sister and two children will continue to  receive assistance from the government.<br /><br /><b>Zapanta’s remains will not be repatriated </b><br /><br />In an interview with radio dzBB, Jose revealed that Zapanta’s body was immediately buried following the execution as it is a common practice of the Saudi government. Zapanta had converted to Islam years ago and such practice is also in accordance with the Islam burial tradition.<br /><br />Although the DFA informed Zapanta’s family that he could be executed anytime, the Philippine government was not informed about the exact date and time of the convicted Filipino’s execution. <br /><br />A report by dzBB divulged that the government failed to raise the P48 million blood money demanded by the Riyadh court in order to save Zapanta’s life. Last December 16, Mona, Zapanta’s mother, made an appeal for help from the public as they have raised P23 million for the blood money. <b><i>- Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Filipino construction worker Joselito Zapanta executed in Saudi Arabia

MANILA, Philippines- A 35-year-old Filipino construction worker identified as Joselito Lidasan Zapanta was executed on Tuesday, December 29...

Why 'Goodbye Bading' trended online?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - 'Goodbye Bading' trended online Tuesday afternoon as the authority found this so called biggest illegal firecracker in Bocaue, Bulacan.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRk5DUO62UmFPCTdJbo2y-amaDZFYxBq6uZA-qVmheFIvpkVFPUstkBWMvmWSXVE5qCi2eeZ15Re0sn-an0K1fEr7BsVSQwlBreXnRGEkd56qT1hOwJMNACVZRQtBNX1sze8A3gIZw5lME/s1600/goodbye-bading-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Biggest illegal firecracker PNP has discovered "Goodbye Bading."" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRk5DUO62UmFPCTdJbo2y-amaDZFYxBq6uZA-qVmheFIvpkVFPUstkBWMvmWSXVE5qCi2eeZ15Re0sn-an0K1fEr7BsVSQwlBreXnRGEkd56qT1hOwJMNACVZRQtBNX1sze8A3gIZw5lME/s640/goodbye-bading-1.jpg" title="Biggest illegal firecracker PNP has discovered "Goodbye Bading."" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Biggest illegal firecracker PNP has discovered "Goodbye Bading." Photo Credit: Chiara Zambrano/Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDnLReYKDRZo_J8Tl281H0XbTD-8h5TuTnyNvjuYY7blAvEAIEOGg3NrcvmXxAyVBEwtOIFbfm3u7kbWMqwQbT7B3EVN2SEeIUE6zk5XnXEdhzhLtniQEnJA8pguB4NM6J4lti2R3ZIXG/s1600/GOODBYE-BADING-TRENDED.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Goodbye Bading' trends on Twitter Philippines" border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDnLReYKDRZo_J8Tl281H0XbTD-8h5TuTnyNvjuYY7blAvEAIEOGg3NrcvmXxAyVBEwtOIFbfm3u7kbWMqwQbT7B3EVN2SEeIUE6zk5XnXEdhzhLtniQEnJA8pguB4NM6J4lti2R3ZIXG/s400/GOODBYE-BADING-TRENDED.JPG" title="'Goodbye Bading' trends on Twitter Philippines" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Goodbye Bading' trends on Twitter Philippines</td></tr></tbody></table>The firecracker "Goodbye Bading" (Goodbye Gays) according to the Philippine National Police (PNP) is one of the most dangerous firecrackers which was discovered since 2012.<br /><br />The PNP is also monitoring the sale of illegal firecrackers like 'Hello Colombia'  and 'Goodbye Philippines.'<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfNdZQRiaUxYfxoUdKmN-TxQzqU1xVmrlZBGL8SvwDtJBEfs98AnbJNIFhDUUVpX_aXcCS3NtfSXIp6p75wrjZ_lSKKooO5RSbQOZPTEUtbZnTtQVhRY4bWwhnXX-kfwfz5d08kOsUVxq/s1600/hello-colombia.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Illegal firecracker named "Hello Colombia" found in Bocaue" border="0" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfNdZQRiaUxYfxoUdKmN-TxQzqU1xVmrlZBGL8SvwDtJBEfs98AnbJNIFhDUUVpX_aXcCS3NtfSXIp6p75wrjZ_lSKKooO5RSbQOZPTEUtbZnTtQVhRY4bWwhnXX-kfwfz5d08kOsUVxq/s640/hello-colombia.jpg" title="Illegal firecracker named "Hello Colombia" found in Bocaue" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illegal firecracker named "Hello Colombia" found in Bocaue. Photo Credit: Chiara Zambrano/Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1x0d15CT9FEJrzgQIGmztFDJdMIRPIUYKuHMF9g7SK6BM9RznYTAMfFNqVODsESNUk1xMZ5EPCTni00wld84r4HE27jAxbRlze2CRaeoCzNrY470iWoZnMxoeuv7l9IG_DX_ZZsKJ1aT/s1600/goodbye-philippines.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Illegal firecrackers 'Goodbye Philippines' discovered in Bocaue" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1x0d15CT9FEJrzgQIGmztFDJdMIRPIUYKuHMF9g7SK6BM9RznYTAMfFNqVODsESNUk1xMZ5EPCTni00wld84r4HE27jAxbRlze2CRaeoCzNrY470iWoZnMxoeuv7l9IG_DX_ZZsKJ1aT/s640/goodbye-philippines.JPG" title="Illegal firecrackers 'Goodbye Philippines' discovered in Bocaue" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illegal firecrackers 'Goodbye Philippines' discovered in Bocaue. Photo Credit: Phyro/Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><br />PNP said these firecrackers violated safety standards under Republic Act 7183.<br /><br />The Department of Health (DOH) strongly advised parents not to allow children to use firecrackers during the holiday season, especially in welcoming the New Year. DOH reiterates the risks of injuries brought about by unsafe use of fireworks and firecrackers.<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/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/videos/1132089246802326/" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/videos/1132089246802326/">'Wag Pasaway sa Paputok Goodbye Kamay!<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/" rel="nofollow">Department of Health (Philippines)</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov/videos/1132089246802326/" rel="nofollow">Monday, December 7, 2015</a></blockquote></div></div></center></div>

Why 'Goodbye Bading' trended online?

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Duterte-Cayetano dreams of a drug-free Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Sharing the dreams of parents and Filipino families of a "drug-free Philippines", the tandem of presidential aspirant Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte and Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is eyeing on taking down half of the 3-5 thousand drug lords in the country through an "all-out war against drugs."<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUK58L4CLJk2_uZFKh4YoDG5iseB7b6RSteD2IrXuFPw43MnrUU85LjG3J85KtxF15Wk_W3opXmssPOjYscVnba9LlF1O4vENJn79Q5LARioGEz1CBtmYEKFlP7o1dvbFODzhTWI2IwkT/s1600/duterte-cayetano-on-drugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano" border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUK58L4CLJk2_uZFKh4YoDG5iseB7b6RSteD2IrXuFPw43MnrUU85LjG3J85KtxF15Wk_W3opXmssPOjYscVnba9LlF1O4vENJn79Q5LARioGEz1CBtmYEKFlP7o1dvbFODzhTWI2IwkT/s640/duterte-cayetano-on-drugs.jpg" title="Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. Photo: Facebook/Alan <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Cayetano</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Speaking in his Sunday television program, Gikan sa masa, para sa masa, Duterte said the drug problem in the country has worsened to such a degree that it has become a threat to national security.<br /><br />"In some places in the country, the drug menace has become so bad that drug users have resorted to paying for drugs not with cash but with goats and livestock," Duterte said.<br /><br />The tough-talking mayor said he will not hesitate to use the military and the police and exercise the extraordinary powers of the president to stop the country's drug problem. "In three to six months, everything has to stop. Corruption, drug, criminality. You are oppressing the Filipinos, and I hate it," Duterte said, referring to criminals.<br /><br />For his part, Cayetano said they have a comprehensive plan and stategy as well as the political will to win the war against drugs. Part of the strategy is the dual task of disciplining and improving the salaries and benefits of the police/Law enforcers.<br /><br />"Under a Duterte-Cayetano government, minimum take home pay for law enforcers will be at P 50-60 thousand plus allowances. We will also impose harsh punishment for 'banta salakay' law enforcers. We will leave no excuses for corruption nor sleeping on the job," Cayetano said.<br /><br />Cayetano said they received reports that big drug syndicates based in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao have linked up to put up a united front against their electoral campaign.<br /><br />"We will not be cowed. We will hit them where it hurts the most. We will strike at the belly of the beast. We will bring the war to their doorsteps," Cayetano quoting Duterte.<br /><br />"For the sake of our families' safety and the future of our children, Mayor Duterte and I will end this social menace. Hindi na pwede ang pateka teka. Sawa na tayo sa pamedya medya. Panahon na para sa matapang na solusyon at mabilis na aksyon laban sa salot na droga sa ating bansa. To our growing supporters, stay calm. Change is coming," Cayetano ended.<br /><br />Before Duterte entered the political picture, the issue of illegal drugs was not in the front and center of the electoral agenda. With Duterte running as President many look forward to him to end the country's growing drug problem.</div>

Duterte-Cayetano dreams of a drug-free Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Sharing the dreams of parents and Filipino families of a "drug-free Philippines", the tandem of presidentia...

Supreme Court issues TROs on Grace Poe's disqualification

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, December 28, issued two temporary restraining orders (TROs) against the ruling of Commission on Elections (COMELEC) cancelling Certificate of Candidacy of presidential aspirant Grace Poe for the May 2016 elections.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBgGP-0M_UTrjcC0LmfZDigVparpBI7L88Kb2M7ukIPCxkIg_QVyIyQuOtRxMG0ravyCQ-XrClEOOI-wXI-AJeEfufwNsRqvcdX5Ntjsc0NTPaNDG5Uej2VvtnvPAy-DVFwaqyLdWi_x-/s1600/grace-poe.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Senator Grace Poe/Facebook" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBgGP-0M_UTrjcC0LmfZDigVparpBI7L88Kb2M7ukIPCxkIg_QVyIyQuOtRxMG0ravyCQ-XrClEOOI-wXI-AJeEfufwNsRqvcdX5Ntjsc0NTPaNDG5Uej2VvtnvPAy-DVFwaqyLdWi_x-/s400/grace-poe.jpg" title="Senator Grace Poe/Facebook" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Senator Grace Poe/Facebook</td></tr></tbody></table>"A temporary restraining order is issued, effective immediately and until further orders from this court, ordering you, respondent Comelec, your agents, representatives or persons acting in your place or stead, to cease and desist from implementing the assailed Comelec en banc resolution dated December 23, 2015," SC said.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">SC, through the CJ, issues 2 TROs v Comelec in two petitions filed by Sen. Grace Poe;Orals on Jan 19, 2016, 2 pm. <a href="https://t.co/YUbiWobCNT" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/YUbiWobCNT</a></div>— SC PIO (Official) (@SCPh_PIO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SCPh_PIO/status/681400537472827392" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The petition for certiorari with prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the poll body's ruling was filed by Poe's lawyer, George Garcia also on Monday. <br /><br />"The Supreme Court has the sole authority to decide on questions of qualification, and to uphold with finality the people's right to choose the nation's leader," Poe, the leading candidate for President, said.<br /><br />"I am optimistic that the high court, or Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, herself, will not only act expeditiously, but positively on the case to grant the temporary restraining order we are seeking," she added.<br /><br />The Supreme Court is on recess until January 10, but its rules allow the Chief Justice to act on urgent cases without holding a session of the justices.<br /><br />The SC has set Poe's petitions for oral arguments on January 19.<br /><br />"I am putting my fate in the hands of the Supreme Court. We remain confident that our Justices will protect the rights of foundlings like me to run for public office. We enjoin the public to keep a keen eye on the proceedings and the decision on the case," Poe said.<br /><br />"My lawyers have put forward strong evidence, relevant court discussions and principles, and jurisprudence that would show that I am a natural born Filipino with at least 10 years' residency in the Philippines," she added.<br /><br />Last December 23, the COMELEC en banc granted the four petitions seeking to disqualify Poe from the presidential race. The poll body gave Poe's camp five days to seek relief from the Supreme Court.<br /><br />Poe's name will remain in the ballot, according to the COMELEC, as the disqualification process has not run its full course.<br /><br />"My hopes are high that what would be forthcoming is the high court's prompt correction of the COMELEC's ruling, which would affirm my standing as a candidate for President in May 2016," she said.</div>

Supreme Court issues TROs on Grace Poe's disqualification

MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday, December 28, issued two temporary restraining orders (TROs) against the ruling of C...

MMFF 2015 Update: 'My Bebe Love,' 'Beauty and the Bestie' lead box-office race (Day 3)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The romantic comedy film 'My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore' and comedy-action movie 'Beauty and the Bestie' are in tight race for the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) box-office based on the latest figures released by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for three-day period in theaters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdf6Xw32fV7Cl7REp9hnySidStCXMWcWPLaCBMYLc5uUurDyBFXceTHo4ouCNtgPH7uA4vNCeS1XRpRPCovaywDxJ9rPfwZEiwB_4v0vxhLDgOAKdPTaLmkSxqTmr8L3fYHQA4ycZMjr9C/s1600/BEAUTY-AND-THE-BESTIE-my-bebe-love-ticket-awapping-issue.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'My Bebe Love,' 'Beauty and the Bestie' lead MMFF 2015 box-office race (Day 3)" border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdf6Xw32fV7Cl7REp9hnySidStCXMWcWPLaCBMYLc5uUurDyBFXceTHo4ouCNtgPH7uA4vNCeS1XRpRPCovaywDxJ9rPfwZEiwB_4v0vxhLDgOAKdPTaLmkSxqTmr8L3fYHQA4ycZMjr9C/s640/BEAUTY-AND-THE-BESTIE-my-bebe-love-ticket-awapping-issue.jpg" title=" 'My Bebe Love,' 'Beauty and the Bestie' lead MMFF 2015 box-office race (Day 3)" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In a report to Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), MMDA Chairman Emerson Carlos said 'My Bebe Love' is leading with P159 million citing data from December 25 to 4p.m. of December 27 (Day 3.)<br /><br />Produced by five giant film outfits OctoArts Films, MZET, APT, MEDA, and GMA Films, 'My Bebe Love' stars veteran comedians Vic Sotto and Ai Ai delas Alas and breakout stars of 2015, the AlDub loveteam composed of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Star Cinema and Viva Fims movie 'Beauty and the Bestie' raked in P131 million in the same period. The flick stars box-office comedian Vice Ganda, 'King of Teleserye' Coco Martin and bankable loveteam of JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre.)<br /><br />Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn Mercado -led movie '#WalangForever' entered the top 3 slot with P36 million. Both stars won the top acting awards in the recently concluded MMFF Awards night. <br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/complete-list-winners-mmff-2015-awards-night.html" rel="nofollow">COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night</a><br /><br />'Haunted Mansion' starring Janella Salvador, Marlo Mortel, Jerome Ponce placed fourth with P29 million. <br /><br />Here's the Summary of Box-office Gross (as of December 27, 2015 at 4PM)<br /><br />1. My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore - P159M<br />2. Beauty and the Bestie - P 131M<br />3. #Walang Forever - P 36M<br />4. Haunted Mansion - P 29M<br /><br />MMDA did not announced figures for other MMFF entries <i>All You Need is Pag-ibig, Buy Now Die Later, Nilalang, at Honor Thy Father</i>. - <i><b>TheSummitExpress.com</b></i></div>

MMFF 2015 Update: 'My Bebe Love,' 'Beauty and the Bestie' lead box-office race (Day 3)

MANILA, Philippines - The romantic comedy film 'My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore' and comedy-action movie 'Beauty and the Bestie'...

Netizens express mixed reactions on MMFF 2015 Awards results, scandals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night is over but netizens expressed their dismay and sentiments over the results with '#RIPMMFF2015' and '#MMFF2015Scandal' trended on social media early Monday, December 28.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CjLfFc56MD8vLXYoWjE0KgY4xHCdTJHTC-tecGHeR1DWaQruUolxrEls2a6qxeek8QFZyN60ZTC7OKeRQU-GQXpoHH2i9-F7Z3v05yaYu2_oRj5jfglJQcgH1q-uPqOhy_Br2-uGMWyg/s1600/aldub-erik-matti.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="My Bebe Love' stars Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1CjLfFc56MD8vLXYoWjE0KgY4xHCdTJHTC-tecGHeR1DWaQruUolxrEls2a6qxeek8QFZyN60ZTC7OKeRQU-GQXpoHH2i9-F7Z3v05yaYu2_oRj5jfglJQcgH1q-uPqOhy_Br2-uGMWyg/s640/aldub-erik-matti.jpg" title="My Bebe Love' stars Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'My Bebe Love' stars Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (L) and 'Honor Thy Father' director Erik Matti (R)<br />Photo Credit: Maine Mendoza and Erik Matti/Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Newcomer 'Yaya Dub' won Best Supporting Actress Award</b><br /><br />While the AlDub Nation (fans of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza) are rejoicing for her first acting award as she won the Best Supporting Actress trophy for 'My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore' movie, some netizens questioned if Yaya Dub really deserves her latest achievement.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Totoo naman talaga na Maine doesn't deserve that award. LIKE HELLO from the other side!! Nahiya naman si Nova Villa!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a></div>— Eldan De Leon (@EldanDeLeon) <a href="https://twitter.com/EldanDeLeon/status/681284411900313600" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Its more fun in Philippines  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ktw55uQydQ" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Ktw55uQydQ</a></div>— Solid ABSCBN (@EchosarangFrog) <a href="https://twitter.com/EchosarangFrog/status/681284080005062657" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">She did her best,but her best wasn't good enough  Kaya nmn hindi syA deserving   <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a></div>— SurFer (@nhenen1217) <a href="https://twitter.com/nhenen1217/status/681273717939306497" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />But instead of bashing Maine, some netizens believed that the MMFF committe should be blamed on how they chose the winners. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJVH5ZRhO9bAnvc2Oe3rbkeIjneMz0HMYIIyzSoFoW12R1H8WfjMpjHJLFZpizh0d0wwAXcepl5WfwMQ9a3UnijXNzl7D0HKNczzhVVLREKiZQ7t-ngqJ0IhUt1M0AnZJrh9r1Rxi8oeo/s1600/mmff-trend2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="netizens dismayed over MMFF results" border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJVH5ZRhO9bAnvc2Oe3rbkeIjneMz0HMYIIyzSoFoW12R1H8WfjMpjHJLFZpizh0d0wwAXcepl5WfwMQ9a3UnijXNzl7D0HKNczzhVVLREKiZQ7t-ngqJ0IhUt1M0AnZJrh9r1Rxi8oeo/s640/mmff-trend2.jpg" title="netizens dismayed over MMFF results" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Twitter/@xcpaultigs</td></tr></tbody></table><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">I'm a Kapamilya fan. And I believe maine or ADN should not be blame, but rather the poor process(judges) in choosing winners. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a></div>— ♞⚜ ℕoel ⚜♞ (@ddNZone) <a href="https://twitter.com/ddNZone/status/681281829035315200" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a> I cant believe those people who hate Maine Mendoza. I mean, why? As if she's the one who declared and claim the award is hers</div>— Jess (@jessafaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessafaya/status/681280477840293888" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Fans also defended the 'Eat Bulaga' star and expressed disappointments on how other fandoms reacted to the issue.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Winners are innocents yet they are harboring too much hurtful words. Poor bashers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF2015</a></div>— Rommel Magtalas (@iamrommelg) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamrommelg/status/681300530010836994" rel="nofollow">December 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqL3Lk2K8-VlVu9aiX63bTY-Fm1kWc5939fvqhyphenhypheneXarxmm1QYcPQW1urcdfSSkjNYmMYDVGym-VrlCHCLNbM3abdYxW98weunhWItXyIKkGxAQBTLmVq1yWovb3d0Da-QQKIWatqmDFG6/s1600/mmff-trend1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="AlDub reactions Maine best supporting actress" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqL3Lk2K8-VlVu9aiX63bTY-Fm1kWc5939fvqhyphenhypheneXarxmm1QYcPQW1urcdfSSkjNYmMYDVGym-VrlCHCLNbM3abdYxW98weunhWItXyIKkGxAQBTLmVq1yWovb3d0Da-QQKIWatqmDFG6/s640/mmff-trend1.jpg" title="AlDub reactions Maine best supporting actress" width="550" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Photo Credit: Twitter/@ElanGabby</td></tr></tbody></table>On Monday, Maine Mendoza who is currently on her vacation in Japan reacted to all the bashers and thanked fans for the support.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bago pa ako ibash ng sambayanan, mauuna na ako.. Bakit ako? Pero maraming salamat po! Magandang umaga sa lahat!</div>— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) <a href="https://twitter.com/mainedcm/status/681254649983139841" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">To EVERYONE, <a href="https://t.co/hrmZVKj0cT" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/hrmZVKj0cT</a></div>— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) <a href="https://twitter.com/mainedcm/status/680941455955722240" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>'Honor Thy Father' Disqualification Case draws sentiments</b><br /><br />Erik Matti, the director of the controversial film 'Honor Thy Father' (Con-Man) was a no-show at the recently cocluded MMFF Awards night. But instead, he gave his his acceptance speech read by Shiel Calde of Reality Entertainment at the ceremony.<br /><br />The speech highlights Matti's disappointments on MMFF trends and encouraged change in the Philippine film industry.<br /><br /><i>"Sa kabila ng lahat, magandang gabi pa rin sa inyo.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Kahit kailan po, hindi ako gumawa ng pelikula para magka-award. At kung may mga reklamo man ako sa MMFF, hindi ‘yan tungkol sa pagdisqualify niyo sa <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/honor-thy-father-disqualified-at-mmff-2015-best-picture-race.html" rel="nofollow">Honor Thy Father from the Best Picture category</a>. Naglabas na ng <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.196090320735697.1073741830.183570848654311&type=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">statement ang producer namin na si Dondon Monteverde</a>. Sang-ayon ako sa mga sinabi niya doon. Mas malalim kesa d’yan ang disappointment ko sa MMFF.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Mula sa pagpili niyo ng mga sineng isasali hanggang sa pagkunsinti niyo sa masahol na trato ng mga sinehan sa ibang pelikula, lalo na ng maliliit na producers, para sa isang die-hard movie fan na gaya ko, hindi ko na halos makilala ang film festival na dati kong hinangaan at nirespeto.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Maraming salamat na lang sa libreng publicity at higit sa lahat, sa pagbukas ng pinto para pag-usapan na sa wakas ng filmmakers pati ng moviegoers ang mga hinahangad nilang pagbabago sa MMFF.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Sa lahat naman ng Pilipinong hindi pa rin nagsasawang manood ng mga gawa namin dito, salamat sa inyo. You deserve better. Kaya tulungan niyo naman kami. Demand for better films! Demand for more choices in the cinemas! Kaya pa natin baguhin ‘to. Hindi ako titigil kung hindi rin kayo titigil.</i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>Hindi na ito tungkol sa Honor Thy Father. Buong industriya ng paggawa at panonood sa pelikulang Pilipino ang usapan na ‘to. Kaya, salamat na rin sa inyo, MMFF. Binuhay niyo ang pag-asa ko para sa pagbabago."</i><br /><br />On Twitter, Matti posted sentiments on alleged 'MMFF 2015 Scandal.'<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Sa dumi nitong <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015</a> di ako naniniwala na best director ako. I'm sure di rin nila alam ano ang best directing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015Scandal?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015Scandal</a></div>— Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikMatti/status/681141965178728448" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">May ticket swapping na, may lutuan pa sa loob. San ka pa lulugar? Walang kawala! Lahat na inayos nila. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greedy?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#greedy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015AwardsNight?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015AwardsNight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF</a></div>— Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikMatti/status/681132231759392769" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Tandaan nyo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WalangForever?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#WalangForever</a> sa pwesto nyo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015Scandal?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015Scandal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015AwardsNight?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015AwardsNight</a></div>— Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikMatti/status/681128864928632832" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Meron daw <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mmfforganizer?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#mmfforganizer</a> na kasosyo sa isa o dalawang mmff film? Tingnan ang winners. Nandiyan lang ang sagot. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015Scandal?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015Scandal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPMMFF?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIPMMFF</a></div>— Erik Matti (@ErikMatti) <a href="https://twitter.com/ErikMatti/status/681125721163563009" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Netizen <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/kip-oebanda/the-disqualification-of-honor-thy-father-an-issue-of-governance/10153732163983592" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kip Oebanda on Facebook</a> shared his reaction on the disqualification of 'Honor thy Father' and said it is an issue of governance. <br /><br /><i>"1. I am not discrediting the results. I think that everyone is a victim in this instance. The director of #WalangForever herself has expressed dismay at the disqualification on Twitter. The loss of credibility of the awards is a structural issue. A transparency issue. 2. This is not an argument for the quality. I am not saying one kind of film is better than the other. I will keep that judgment to myself . 3. I am not flat out accusing MMDA of corruption. I am merely pointing out structural problems that could inevitably lend itself to corruption or the perception of corruption. Being perceived as corrupt is pretty bad."</i><br /><br />Do you think this alleged MMFF 2015 scandals will change next year's festival? Do you believe that the quality of our movies nowadays is degrading as more producers target is just to earn big money? <i>- TheSummitExpress.com</i><br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/complete-list-winners-mmff-2015-awards-night.html" rel="nofollow">COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/mmff-issues-statement-on-honor-thy-father-disqualification.html" rel="nofollow">MMFF issues statement on 'Honor Thy Father' disqualification from Best Picture Category</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/maine-mendoza-wins-best-supporting-actress-at-mmff-2015.html" rel="nofollow">Maine Mendoza wins Best Supporting Actress at MMFF 2015</a></li></ul></div>

Netizens express mixed reactions on MMFF 2015 Awards results, scandals

MANILA, Philippines - The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards night is over but netizens expressed their dismay and sentiments ov...

Maine Mendoza wins Best Supporting Actress at MMFF 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Maine Mendoza known as 'Yaya Dub' bagged her first acting award at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) held on Sunday, December 27 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center in Quezon City.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxzIBLUvD4jaG6PJhD9WYLSoNn1Vc6kh1z_3g6A1M2-CVSV-glVs8xgWC2vzr5T9I1CM6gxs7iQd5GWzbkbHYspDu2i09y8zCW_UkE77aO8TlbtKreDRzC0KtAkgh-fIN-Nd4Hc4B9INn/s1600/maine-mendoza.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Maine Mendoza wins MMFF acting award" border="0" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxzIBLUvD4jaG6PJhD9WYLSoNn1Vc6kh1z_3g6A1M2-CVSV-glVs8xgWC2vzr5T9I1CM6gxs7iQd5GWzbkbHYspDu2i09y8zCW_UkE77aO8TlbtKreDRzC0KtAkgh-fIN-Nd4Hc4B9INn/s640/maine-mendoza.JPG" title="Maine Mendoza wins MMFF acting award" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS. Maine Mendoza wins MMFF acting award</td></tr></tbody></table>MMFF organizing committee named Maine of the popular loveteam AlDub as the 'Best Supporting Actress' for her role in the Jose Javier Reyes film 'My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore.'<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015</a> Best Festival Supporting Actress goes to Maine Mendoza for My Bebe Love <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiligPaMore?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#KiligPaMore</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMFF2015AwardsNight?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MMFF2015AwardsNight</a> <a href="https://t.co/wcU7UjgvRv" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/wcU7UjgvRv</a></div>— MMFF Official (@mmfilmfest) <a href="https://twitter.com/mmfilmfest/status/681115341817159680" rel="nofollow">December 27, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/complete-list-winners-mmff-2015-awards-night.html" rel="nofollow">COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night</a><br /><br />The romantic comedy 'My Bebe Love' also stars her on-screen partner Alden Richards and veterans Vic Sotto and Ai Ai dela Alas.<br /><br />In a report from GMA News, it says that <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/my-bebe-love-holds-highest-first-day-gross-for-all-filipino-films.html" rel="nofollow">'My Bebe Love' broke record</a> for the highest first day gross for any Filipino film after garnering P60.5 million total ticket sales last December 25.<br /><br />'My Bebe Love' also won Gatpuno Villegas 3rd Best Picture Award.</div>

Maine Mendoza wins Best Supporting Actress at MMFF 2015

MANILA, Philippines - Maine Mendoza known as 'Yaya Dub' bagged her first acting award at the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ...

COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) organizers announced the complete list of winners and awardees for the 2015 film competition in the awards night held on Sunday, December 27 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center in Quezon City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXUf3lMIucgwpcELBRrShErLZPEhF0zlNnwoNfBU20Ne08Qo_L9A56GGfBwzlKGNIhFbRtIjd80Z_ArcgnPT9CHdlF0gBsU5EimYk9JYqDrP9jQTRkddddYXq9ATaLTia7_fIS6IRryhQ/s1600/MMFF-2015-winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXUf3lMIucgwpcELBRrShErLZPEhF0zlNnwoNfBU20Ne08Qo_L9A56GGfBwzlKGNIhFbRtIjd80Z_ArcgnPT9CHdlF0gBsU5EimYk9JYqDrP9jQTRkddddYXq9ATaLTia7_fIS6IRryhQ/s640/MMFF-2015-winners.jpg" title="COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Eight (8) official entries have competed for the 2015 MMFF major award categories such as best picture, best actor, best actress and best director.<br /><br />Entries to MMFF 2015 include  'Beauty and the Bestie,' 'My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore,' 'All You Need Is Pag-Ibig,' 'Haunted Mansion,' 'Buy Now, Die Later,' 'Honor Thy Father,' 'Nilalang' and 'Walang Forever.'<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Xci-CMglvkoRFtUSnweADZCLLaQwXg5zUt3XL80kgDqBzLo_e3imuQkMoYw8WODjWBPJrHNApeDQXNZl2-QPb0mYyMQCGdhSPQveMsgDVX81JWlheFhdbQ-PKFO6OLejeuPA36G70jP1/s1600/8-mmff-2015-entries.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="8 Entries to MMFF 2015" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Xci-CMglvkoRFtUSnweADZCLLaQwXg5zUt3XL80kgDqBzLo_e3imuQkMoYw8WODjWBPJrHNApeDQXNZl2-QPb0mYyMQCGdhSPQveMsgDVX81JWlheFhdbQ-PKFO6OLejeuPA36G70jP1/s640/8-mmff-2015-entries.jpg" title="8 Entries to MMFF 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />This year's MMFF also includes 5 full-length entries under New Wave category. This includes 'Ari: My Life with a King,' 'Mandirigma,'Tandem,' 'Toto,' and 'Turo Turo.' Finalists were shown from December 17-24 at Glorietta 4, SM Megamall, and Robinsons Movieworld Cinemas.<br /><br />The mainstream festival has kicked-off on Friday, December 25, 2015 and will have ongoing nationwide screening until January 7, 2016. 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/2015/12/mmff-ranking-2015-mmda-announces-top-4-films-first-day-total-earnings.html" rel="nofollow">MMFF Ranking 2015: MMDA announces Top 4 Films, First Day Total Gross</a><br /><br /><b>Here is the complete list of winners for the 2015 MMFF </b>(Refresh page for the updates):<br /><br /><b>Major Awards</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Best Picture:</li><li>Second Best Picture:</li><li>Third Best Picture:</li><li>Best Actress:</li><li>Best Actor:</li><li>Best Director:</li><li>Best Supporting Actress:</li><li>Best Supporting Actor:</li><li>Best Child Performer:</li><li>Best Screenplay:</li><li>Best Original Story:</li><li>Best Editor:</li><li>Best Cinematographer:</li><li>Best Production Design:</li><li>Best Visual Effects:</li><li>Best Sound Engineer:</li><li>Best Musical Score:</li><li>Best Theme Song:</li><li>Best Festival Make-up Artist:</li></ul><br /><b>Special Awards</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Gat Puno Antonio Villegas Cultural Award:</li><li>FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence:</li><li>Commemorative Award for Vision and Leadership:</li><li>Commemorative Award for Vision and Leadership:</li><li>Guillermo de Vega Memorial Award (posthumous):</li><li>Celeb Face of the Night:</li><li>Best Float Award:</li><li>Youth Choice Award:</li></ul><br /><b>41st MMFF New Wave Awards Night Winners</b><br /><br />Full Feature Category<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Best Picture:</li><li>Special Jury Prize:</li><li>Best Director:</li><li>Best Actor:</li><li>Best Supporting Actor:</li><li>Best Actress:</li><li>Best Supporting Actress:</li></ul><br />Animation Category<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Best Picture:</li><li>Special Jury Prize:</li></ul><br />Student Short Film Category<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Best Picture:</li><li>Special Jury Prize:</li></ul><br />By virtue of Metro Manila Commission Executive Order No. 86-09, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Nos. 1459, 1485, 1533, 1533-A and 1647, the MMFF is held during the Christmas Season in recognition of the role of the film industry in providing artistic depictions of both this country's stories and history. <br /><br />2015 is the first festival under the current organizing committee and MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos, after his predecessor Francis Tolentino resigned from his post in October 2015, to run for the Philippine Senate in the 2016 elections.<br /><br />The MMFF Awards Night (Gabi ng Parangal ) 2015 hosted by Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion will be aired via delayed telecast at 9:00 p.m. Saturday on TV5 thru a co-production with Viva Entertainment. - <i>TheSummitExpress.com</i></div>

COMPLETE LIST: Winners, MMFF 2015 awards night

MANILA, Philippines - The 41st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) organizers announced the complete list of winners and awardees for the 2015...

MMFF issues statement on 'Honor Thy Father' disqualification from Best Picture Category

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee issued statement to clarify the misconceptions relating to the disqualification of Honor Thy Father (HTF) of Reality Entertainment Productions from the MMFF Best Picture Category of the MMFF 2015.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_ioRrEHXOxWa8uuxCCOY-gM6I7znNQTV0vgcLhKp5jc44ko9B5oj0lCIe9pc-5BNbDRhHTRzKLAzOr_YrPR2GfsJtWz_Tgrm455JA3CnrNFFL1p4eRvyqQHkFoqqkYI9qLuze7REESOg/s1600/Honor-thy-father-movie.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" 'Honor Thy Father' disqualification from Best Picture Category" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_ioRrEHXOxWa8uuxCCOY-gM6I7znNQTV0vgcLhKp5jc44ko9B5oj0lCIe9pc-5BNbDRhHTRzKLAzOr_YrPR2GfsJtWz_Tgrm455JA3CnrNFFL1p4eRvyqQHkFoqqkYI9qLuze7REESOg/s640/Honor-thy-father-movie.JPG" title=" 'Honor Thy Father' disqualification from Best Picture Category" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DISQUALIFIED? MMFF entry 'Honor Thy Father' received lightest sanction from festival committee. <br />Photo Credit: Reality Entertainment</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Here's the full text of the statement:</b><br /><br /><i>Following the pullout of the 8th entry Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli from the Festival, MMFF wrote to the producers of HTF dated October 21, 2015 informing them that they were the next-in-rank film for the Festival and requesting for a Producer’s Certification."</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>On October 22, 2015, the producer of the Film wrote the Executive Committee of MMFF that it has complied with all existing MMFF rules and regulations without mentioning its participation in another film festival. Having certified its compliance to all MMFF rules, it was officially included as an entry in the Film Festival on October 23, 2015.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Unknown to MMFF, HTF was slated to have an exhibition and was actually shown at the Cinema One Film Festival held on November 8, 2015. This was only officially revealed to the MMFF through their letter dated November 5, 2015, received on November 6, 2015, only two days before the showing, not giving the MMFF enough time to deliberate on the matter.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>After a thorough, lengthy, and careful deliberation, the MMFF decided to impose the lightest sanction of disqualifying HTF from the selection as festival awardee for only the Best Picture category. MMFF could have imposed stiffer sanctions to the film, such as disqualification from all the awards or total disqualification from the Festival altogether.</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Let it be forgotten, being included in the MMFF also comes with responsibilities. An official entry is expected to uphold and observe the Rules of the Festival.</i><br /><br />On Saturday, a copy of <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/honor-thy-father-disqualified-at-mmff-2015-best-picture-race.html" rel="nofollow">letter addressed to Mr. Ronald Stephen Monteverde</a>, producer of 'Honor Thy Father' surfaced online and has earned mixed reactions from netizens.<br /><br />HTF, an Erik Matti film is a suspense crime film starring John Lloyd Cruz.<div><br /></div><div>The winners of MMFF 2015 will be announced on Sunday night, December 27.</div></div>

MMFF issues statement on 'Honor Thy Father' disqualification from Best Picture Category

MANILA, Philippines - The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Executive Committee issued statement to clarify the misconceptions relating to ...

Duterte, Cayetano promise 'merrier Christmas' for public school teachers in 2016

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - "The country's public school teachers will have a merrier Christmas under a Duterte-Cayetano government."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1s9Zn3M4ib-uGoDJMQyk1baBLhrFIegxC9BgXQMFW7r2NB9NwdrfcNP9VNufr_7CmHJLlbhHg7h4ZbzJLMLTk_DGbrZ4lbfNJGu7uNGYCL8oefpyZ8xaq_ZTSmRWt-ymnQRRB5dq_3CI/s1600/duterte-cayetano-christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Duterte, Cayetano promise 'merrier Christmas' for public school teachers in 2016" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1s9Zn3M4ib-uGoDJMQyk1baBLhrFIegxC9BgXQMFW7r2NB9NwdrfcNP9VNufr_7CmHJLlbhHg7h4ZbzJLMLTk_DGbrZ4lbfNJGu7uNGYCL8oefpyZ8xaq_ZTSmRWt-ymnQRRB5dq_3CI/s640/duterte-cayetano-christmas.jpg" title="Duterte, Cayetano promise 'merrier Christmas' for public school teachers in 2016" width="560" /></a></div><br />This was the promise made today by presidential contender Davao City Mayor Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte and his running mate Senate Majority leader Alan Peter Cayetano.<br /><br />The tandem said if elected in 2016, they will grant an additional P 10,000 compensation for public school teachers over and above the Salary Standardization Law (SSL).<br /><br />"Tatapusin natin ang malulungkot na pasko ng ating mga guro. Hindi dapat sila tinitipid at kinakaligtaan. Makakaasa ang ating mga guro ng matapang na solusyon at mabilis na aksyon para itaas ang kanilang mga sahod at iba pang benepisyo," Cayetano said.<br /><br />The senator lambasted the government's proposed salary increase for public school teachers calling it "inconsiderate" and "negligible."<br /><br />Cayetano said the government's proposed entry-level position of teachers is to grant an additional amount of P2, 205.00 from the present P18, 549.00 or a meager increase of less than 12%, spread over a period of four years, making the annual increase of a little more than P500.00, the lowest in recent history.<br /><br />"Instead of repairing the government's erroneous compensation scheme for teachers, which past and present salary laws classified teachers as among the lowest paid government professionals, its proposed salary increase only reinforced this flawed system," Cayetano said.<br /><br />"This what Mayor Duterte and I want to end. We will restore the dignity of the teaching profession. No more cheapskate wage increases which do not address burdensome taxes, cost of living and living conditions in general," Cayetano added.<br /><br />Cayetano said their proposal is part of his Senate Bill 94, that grants public school teachers, locally-funded teachers, non-teaching personnel, and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) additional compensation.</div>

Duterte, Cayetano promise 'merrier Christmas' for public school teachers in 2016

MANILA, Philippines - "The country's public school teachers will have a merrier Christmas under a Duterte-Cayetano government....