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Saturday, December 19, 2015

Insta Scoop: Yes! Magazine Hints at Celebrities Featured in Special Edition

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Insta Scoop: Meet the Lead Cast of 'Born for You'

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Insta Scoop: Glaiza de Castro Tapes for 'Dangwa' Episode

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Insta Scoop: Carlo Katigbak is New CEO of ABS-CBN

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Like or Dislike: Alyssa Valdez on the Cover of UAAP Magazine

Tweet Scoop: Alden Richards Caught Giving That Look at Maine Mendoza

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Her Sincere and Humble Ways

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When a celebrity attains stardom status, expect criticisms on the change of character to be hurled at these celebrities. From quiet and unassuming persons, some celebrities transform into snobbish and indifferent personalities. Thus, they invite criticisms and several bad write-ups on their change of attitude. Rare are celebrities who have not allowed themselves to be affected by the fame, fortune, and pressure. Luckily, there seems to be a handful among the emerging stars who have remained humble.

Given the technology nowadays as well as aggressive marketing of local networks abroad, it is no longer surprising that Filipinos overseas will not recognize celebrities. Thus, celebrities have their fans in every corner of the world and remaining incognito becomes difficult. Some celebrities disguise themselves to avoid being noticed. Others put up an indifferent stance, and say that they are on private time and should not be disturbed by fans. In other words, some celebrities will do anything to keep fans far from them when they are on vacation or on location outside of the country.

By contrast, Beautiful Talent (BT) has broken all stereotypes that have been embodied by the talents of her network who are rude to fans abroad. When BT and her group were dining in a small restaurant, people noticed her, but did not bother her because they felt they might be disturbing BT. When the server brought something to their table, BT was first to say, “Thank you.” Some diners who were coyly observing could not believe that a celebrity could be so nice.

However, some fans could not stop themselves from approaching BT. Filipinos abroad are often elated whenever they see Filipino celebrities and the presence of such stars relieves feelings of homesickness. Instead of telling the fans to go away, BT accommodated every request for a photograph with a sincere smile. She talked to the fans and understood that they were happy to see her. She wished them a nice day and they were impressed at the politeness of BT.

Then, a young chubby dark-skinned girl with a pug nose approached BT. The girl said that she wanted to be as beautiful as BT. BT hugged the girl. Then, BT told her that she does not have to be mestiza to look beautiful and that she could still be attractive. Further, BT told her that beauty was not all about outside appearances, as it’s all about personality, intelligence, and kindness that do not fade away. The girl cried as BT told her that she has just to be herself.

Incidentally, rumors have it that BT shunned any plans for a lavish celebration for a special event in her life. She even insisted on being allowed to do her charity work without any network coverage. Of course, the network could not do anything, but adhere. Even though she is already a prized talent, BT continues to remain humble and focused on her work. Other than her fresh and unaltered looks, BT possesses commendable character. If only some of her contemporaries were like her in terms of character.

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” - C.S. Lewis

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Piolo, JaDine and Other Big Celebrities to Party with OFWs This Saturday

Piolo Pascual, James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Sam Milby, Xian Lim, JayR, Loisa Andalio, Marlo Mortel and Joshua Garcia will be in select SM Supermalls nationwide this December 19 in a Christmas party exclusive for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

Piolo will be at SM City Taytay and SM City Masinag, JaDine love team at SM City Fairview, Sam at SM Center Muntinlupa and SM City Sta. Rosa, Xian at SM City Cabanatuan and SM City Marilao, JayR at SM City Dasmariñas and SM City Bacoor, while Loisa, Marlo and Joshua will be at SM City Bicutan.

The biggest, star-studded annual OFW Christmas party titled “Pamaskong Handog Para Sa Global Pinoy” is SM Supermalls, SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and BDO’s way of thanking and making the country’s modern-day heroes feel the love and joy of spending Christmas back here in the Philippines.

SM Global Pinoy cardholders or BDO Kabayan Savings account holders can come and join in the party with four family members each. There are also exclusive promos and deals just for OFWs, like a 10% discount with a minimum P2,000 single receipt purchase with any valid OFW ID, and a free Kabayan VIP shopping card upon entrance to the Pamaskong Handog festivities. SM will hold raffle draws, food bazaars, and a special video showcasing greetings from OFWs around the world, spreading their love and gratitude for their families.

The SM Global Pinoy program is an initiative of SM Supermalls, under its SM Cares program. It aims to provide accessible and convenient services to Filipinos worldwide. Among the services offered are remittance sending and pick-up, free international calls, hassle free foreign exchange, and exclusive treats and rewards from partner establishments.

For more information about SM Global Pinoy, shoppers may email info@smglobalpinoy.com or visit their official Facebook page at Facebook.com/SMGPC.

Repost: Wharton: Yes, Roxas is Our 'Graduate'

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Source: www.rappler.com

Is he or isn’t he a “graduate” of the prestigious Wharton School?

It’s the latest question fielded against Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel Roxas II, after his friend-turned-political foe Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte accused him of lying about his Wharton degree, a subchapter in a verbal tussle that saw the two presidential candidates challenge each other to a slap-fest, a fist fight, a gun duel, until Roxas eventually said it was best to focus on “issues.”

Rappler earlier confirmed that Roxas indeed earned a degree from the Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)’s business school, as part of our fact-check involving claims of public officials about their degrees.

He graduated in 1979 with a degree in economics, majoring in finance.

On his official website for his 2016 presidential campaign, it says “[Roxas] graduated from… the Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.”

But online, there were those who insisted Roxas did not have the right to claim himself a “graduate” of Wharton, since he only earned an "undergraduate" but not a graduate degree.

Duterte insisted on the same, telling reporters in an interview on Tuesday, December 15, that while Roxas can claim to have graduated from the UPenn, he can’t say he graduated from Wharton.

The mayor insisted: "Mar graduated at the University of Pennsylvania – that's correct – but he is never a graduate of Wharton as what he claims to be. A Wharton graduate is a person who finishes his masters degree at Wharton, meaning you are a graduate of MBA at Wharton. In your case, Mar, you are not, so don't claim to be a man you cannot be...because you are not. UPenn graduate ka (You are a UPenn graduate), and not Wharton!"

But Wharton does offer undergraduate degree courses.

And it turns out that Duterte and Filipinos online have the terms all wrong.

In an email to Rappler correspondent Raymon Dullana, Wharton said the terms “graduate” and “alumnus” are the same.

“The word 'graduate' and 'alumnus' are synonymous. Wharton offers both undergraduate and MBA degrees. Mr. Roxas received his undergraduate degree. An undergraduate degree is a pre-requisite for admission to nearly all accredited graduate schools including those that bestow an MBA,” Wharton School Media Relations Director Peter Winicov said in an email.

Rappler asked Winicov whether a person who earned an undergraduate degree from the Wharton School would be called a "Wharton graduate."

He added:

The University of Pennsylvania Registrar confirmed Mr. Roxas’ Wharton degree as follows:

Name: Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II

Wharton Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of Science in Economics, 1979

Major: Finance

A copy of the Wharton School’s 2006 Alumni Directory also lists “Manuel Araneta Roxas II,” then still a senator, as an alumnus of the business school.

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Different political camps have criticized the exchange between the two presidential candidates, pointing out that it distracts from real issues at hand. Roxas said as much on Wednesday, December 16, calling on Duterte to end the word war and instead focus on their plans for the future.