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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Arrogance or Coyness?

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Crossovers seem to be the in-thing among the talents of the two rival networks. For example, a few years back, actor from Network 1 (N1) and actress from Network 2 (N2) worked together on movies for each of their networks. Recently, talented actor and beautiful actress from N1 are appearing in two movie productions of N2. However, what has been going on for some time is how the talents of N1 would be invited to host in the other channel (OC) of N2.

After hunk actor and boyish actor of N1 did their hosting chores in the same show at OC, drama actress (DA) was invited. DA deserves the invitation because she is articulate, fluent, and pretty. Besides, her newly found fame has asserted her presence in media. Thus, when the employees of OC were surprised at the presence of DA, they naturally gravitated towards her. The employees took turns in having their pictures taken with DA. After a while, DA innocently remarked that it was as if it was their first time to see an actress.

What exactly did DA mean with her statement? Whenever an actor appears in the rival station, it is a natural reaction for employees to fuss over their guest. Moreover, regardless of which station a celebrity comes from, the ordinary person will always be excited to have a photo with him/her. DA should be happy that the employees were keen on having photos with her. It would be such a tragedy if no one gave her attention.

“You have to be a bit delusional to be an actor.” ― Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg

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Letter from a Reader: A Bully Pastor's Family - Update

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Hi Mr Lim,

Just to update you, the eldest Son of the Pastor SP is harrassing me. From messaging my friends in facebook down to sending letter to my brother's school that he will kill me. Even the people from their church are bullying me by posting my picture and calling me a pig and a whore for having a child out of wedlock. They were saying that my daughter should have never been born because " wala syang tatay." This is a nightmare. Nabugbog na nga ang anak ko at ngayon naman ay binubugbog ang pagkatao nya.

Some of your readers may not have agreed with what I did leaving my child in the playground, I understand. Thank you all for your concern to my daughter.

But what I can not take is for my daughter to be subjected to the wickedness of these people who are hiding behind the cloak of their church. It's just too much!

When our lawyer sent them a demand letter, no response was sent back to us. So i wrote you. Then suddenly they were all over talking about the incident. I am getting facebook messages from people I do not know. Also a certain person who I later learned was SP who sent my officemate a message asking for my full name and whereabouts etc.

Oh and the all time low was when they pretended to be one of my friends and messaged me - " I am so worried about you. What is your address now?"

Very cunning. Evil at its worst.

These people are even using a popular celebrity couple's name and the name of the big congregation where their church is affiliated. In effect trying to imply that they are powerful. Imagine they were able to locate my facebook account? They are out to harm us even online.

When I wrote you a letter, I simply wanted to share the experience and warn parents like me. I didn't know that people are so evil to think and spread lies against my person. I was not out to extort money from them as what they are now claiming. They were not even talking to us, how was that possible that I extorted money and tormented them?

My child was seriously hurt and hospitalized - and then we are the ones at fault? Parang isang babae na may maikling palda tapos napadaan sa street na di nya alam na may mga manyak pala, ginahasa sya. Tapos ang blame nasa babae kasi di dapat nagpalda ng maikli? Hay nag labas lang ako ng sama ng loob.

Thank you for posting, FP. I may not have achieved the outcome that I expected, but good enough that some people were able to understand.

Regards,
Ms. Sol

"Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin." ~ Aesop

Note: Letter edited for brevity and to suit a blind item format.

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What's with the Year?

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It is still more than two months to go before the current year 2013 ends, and yet the series of showbiz scandals and controversies that had come to the fore one after the other seem appalling.

In showbiz, there is the shocking break-up of the 5-year relationship of Billy Crawford and Nikki Gil. Not as shocking, but equally surprising was the expiration of Derek Ramsey and Cristine Reyes' one-month love affair. And recently, the misfortune that befell Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado's love story just two days into their second anniversary.

Not to be outdone are the controversies between Cesar Montano and Sunshine Cruz, as well as the long and headline-hogging legal battle between ex-spouses Claudine Barretto and Raymart Santiago.

And of course, who can forget the tedious and painful saga of the Barretto's?

On the political front, never had the country been witness to such mind-boggling corruption scandals ever. The reported misuse of billions upon billions of taxpayers' money that went to Congress PDAF Priority Development Assistance Fund aka Pork Barrel funds are supposed to have massively corrupted the minds and the souls of our Public Servants.

Historically, nowhere would we have known that these supposedly Honorable Statesmen will be presumed as lawmakers slash lawbreakers slash thieves of unimaginable proportions. Where do we run to now?

We have been badly hit by countless calamities in the past, year in and year out. But the magnitude of the recent events - all compressed within a year - is something to take a hard look on and deserve some serious reflection.

Some people say that our Creator must have been angered so bad that He allowed these tragedies to happen so close to each other: typhoons, war in Zamboanga, earthquakes in the Visayas resulting in hunger all over - all deadly, catastrophic and mind-boggling.

A few analysts and soothsayers point out that the #13 in 2013 has something to do with it. Others say this signifies that the second coming of Christ is upon us. It may be biblical, scientific or superstition - what is your take?

What is it in 2013? What are the events telling us? Please share us your thoughts. Would love to hear from you, dear FP readers.

" Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lackin g meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us. " ~ ShareJean Baudrillard

Gardenia’s “The Next Big Sandwich Hit” Final Challenge on October 28 at Glorietta Activity Center


World Bread Day would not have existed had it not been for the declaration by the International Union of Bakers and Bakers-Confectioners in 2005, designating October 16 as the date to celebrate the simple mixture of flour and water, which when heated has become one of the world’s staple foods.

To commemorate this special global event, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc. will be scouring for local culinary geniuses to concoct the “Next Big Sandwich Hit.”

Targeting 10 universities with courses related to hotel and restaurant management and the culinary arts, Gardenia’s “The Next Big Sandwich Hit” is pitting 50 students from these schools to come up with sandwich creations that will knock the socks off anyone who bites into them.

Participants will be chosen from 10-minute video auditions coming from a team of two who will prepare sandwiches embodying two themes from the following fun categories: Hell Week, Free Cut, Fuel Up and Good Morning. They will demo their sandwich-making skills using any two loaf variants from Gardenia Classic White Bread, Gardenia High Fiber Wheat Bread, Gardenia High Fiber Wheat Raisin Loaf, Gardenia Wheat Cranberry Loaf and Gardenia Slim ‘n Fit Wheaten Bread.

Five teams from each of the 10 participating schools will advance to the qualifying rounds where they will battle it out for the chance to represent their school in the finale.

In nail-biting, reality-TV style, winners will be judged through online votes, a taste test, the use of a sponsored ingredient, how much money they make on the food kiosk challenge at Mercato Centrale and their creation of 3 main sandwiches.

The Finale Challenge will be held during Gardenia’s own Happy Bread Day festivities at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati on October 28, 2013.

The top winner will receive P200,000 in cash and prizes; second and third place winners stand to win cash and prizes worth P70,000 and P35,000, respectively.

For participants and onlookers alike, the competition will be nothing short on excitement. It tests culinary creativity, marketing skills, online social presence, on-ground presence of mind and the ability to make us salivate for “The Next Big Sandwich Hit.”

So as countries around the world celebrate World Bread Day, Gardenia’s “The Next Big Sandwich Hit” challenge definitely showcases not only culinary ingenuity and creativity but in how we appreciate bread—the one food eaten by people of every race, culture and religion—with a distinctive Pinoy style.

For more details, visit gardenia.com.ph.

A ‘Perfect 10’ for Sarah Geronimo

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Source: www.inquirer.net

“Have you ever been kissed on the lips?” a veteran writer and talk-show host cheekily asked Sarah Geronimo during a recent roundtable interview.

Too stunned for words, Sarah reached for the water goblet in front of her and took a few sips. “It’s too personal!” she finally replied, laughing.

At 25, the singer-actor admitted she was still relatively inexperienced on the ways of the heart, despite rumors she had dated actors Rayver Cruz and Gerald Anderson.

No experience

“I haven’t really experienced being in a relationship na talagang relationship, or being with someone who has become a part of my life—not just through house visits, Skype or text messages,” Geronimo said.

Though very confident when performing, Geronimo comes across as unsure of herself when her love life is under scrutiny—clamming up or bursting into nervous giggles when asked questions about her personal life.

It was no different when show biz scribes tried to get her to reveal the real score between her and rumored boyfriend Matteo Guidicelli.

“I don’t mean to offend anyone, but I don’t want to talk about it. I’m sorry,” said Geronimo, who tried her best, with little success, to focus the discussion on her coming November concert.

She did, however, make a rather loaded statement: “Kung ano man ang meron kaming dalawa, sa amin na lang ’yun.”

On reports that people close to them had already confirmed that they were “officially together,” the singer, known in the industry as the “Popstar Princess,” said, “Any confirmation should come from us, not other people.”

She pointed out that her life had been pretty much an open book since she entered show biz 10 years ago. She thought it was about time to keep some things to herself.

“I’m sorry I’m not as open as I used to be. I don’t want other people meddling in our lives and pretending that they know everything,” Geronimo said.

Envious

Asked if she felt resentful that her three siblings had more freedom than her, Geronimo said resentment was probably too strong a word, but confessed she was a bit envious.

“Honestly, merong inggit,” she said. “But this is the tradeoff for whatever I have now in my career. Some children see me as a role model; I can’t let my emotions get the better of me. Such is the reality of being an artist.”

There have been stories that her mother, known in the industry as Mommy Divine, is overprotective or strict when it comes to Geronimo’s love life.

Not a rebel

The singer was asked if she ever thought of rebelling against her parents? “I hope I don’t reach that point,” Geronimo said, adding that her parents were not as strict as some people believed.

“Tamang guidance lang…I’m a girl; they just want the best for me,” she said.

Her relief was obvious when she was finally asked about her 10th anniversary concert “Perfect 10.” The concert celebrates her musical journey from winning the singing contest “Star for a Night” in 2003 as a 15-year-old to becoming the multiplatinum-selling artist she is now.

She is slated to do two shows: November 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and November 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Through the years, Geronimo said she learned that a singer was not measured by his/her vocal range or clarity. More than the technical aspects, singing was about expressing oneself and conveying a message, she said.

“I know myself better now as an artist. I’ve been exposed to more genres of music. I’ve had a wonderful journey filled with achievements and challenges,” she said.

Geronimo, who will be returning as a mentor in the second season of the reality singing contest “The Voice of the Philippines,” added that she wanted to be appreciated for her voice alone, not because of fancy production numbers or gimmicks.

Asked by the Inquirer if she had any insecurities or felt threatened by other singers, Geronimo said insecurities would always be present. “It’s just a matter of using them to your advantage. My insecurities inspired me to work harder and improve myself,” she explained.

“Feeling threatened is the ugliest feeling,” she added. “Kung ano meron siya, pwedeng wala ako; kung ano meron ako pwedeng wala siya. It’s just about knowing one’s self.”

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Coolest Dreams Achieved with Uratex AirLite Mattress




What makes cool dreams possible?

Better beds, of course. However, it’s not just about cooler dreams but better and well-rested sleep. This is what Uratex offers to customers through its latest mattress collection that is sure to keep sleep comfortable and make dreaming cooler than ever before: the Uratex AirLite Mattress.

Through the Uratex AirLite’s innovative technology, 3D Space Fabric, it provides three-dimensional ventilation around the mattress, thus offering a more breathable and cooler sleeping environment that will leave sleepers feeling well rested, refreshed and revitalized when they wake up.

The constant airflow inside and outside the mattress also keeps the sleeping surface cool, dry and very comfy. The technology allows for heat and moisture to be dispersed away from the body, controlling the temperature of the mattress for a better feel throughout one’s sleep.

Customers are also assured of unsurpassed quality and durability because AirLite is made with superior Uratex Foam, which gives the right support to the body to keep it at the correct posture for more comfort and a more relaxing sleep. Even babies and people with allergies feel absolutely safe to sleep on it because Uratex Foam is hypoallergenic, and covered using a “Matelasse” weaving technique that provides a quilted or padded appearance to give it a smart look with a soft and cozy feel.

This exciting new collection of cool mattresses comes in three types: like the AirLite Cool made of Uratex plain cut foam for those looking for a basic but cool mattress to sleep on; the AirLite Wind, made of Uratex convoluted foam for a much cooler support while sleeping; and the AirLite Breeze made with memory foam combined with a Uratex foam support for more superior comfort—and cooler dreams.

To complete the cool sleeping experience, Uratex AirLite technology is also made available in Uratex pillows for an undeniably tranquil sleep experience. No sleep can get cooler than that.

Go ask Fil-American defender Anton Edward del Rosario of the Philippine Azkals, the men’s national football team, who was recently appointed as brand ambassador for Uratex AirLite. Anton makes sure he gets not just enough but a well-rested sleep in preparation for every game. “That’s the reason why I look forward to going home and rest on my AirLite after every game. I know that sleeping on a Uratex AirLite will help me recharge my body through a good and comfortable sleep and gets me ready and strong for our next game.”

So no matter what the season is, sleepers are sure to enjoy cooler dreams while sleeping on Uratex AirLite mattresses and pillows. Tiring days will definitely be a thing of the past, where your nights of dreaming would be more serene and relaxing, and your mornings will just keep getting better sleep after every sleep.

So who are we to disagree?

To know about the Uratex AirLite line of mattresses and pillows, along with its array of foam and mattress products, go to www.uratex.com.ph or call their Customer Hotline at 888-6800. Uratex AirLite by Uratex, the Philippines’ largest manufacturer of commercial and automotive polyurethane foam products, is available in leading department stores nationwide.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Keeping Madness in Check

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Big Star and Sexy Star were buddies for years. But the pressures of showbiz have soured their personal relationship, and so they went separate ways. Their situation has not been that easy as the work they do sometimes gets affected by their uneasiness towards each other.

BS and SS have each found the men in their lives. Both men are civil enough with each other. Although BS can freely express how happy she is being with rumored boyfriend RB, SS cannot always say the same for the Love of her Life LL without ruffling BS feathers. The personal lives of these four have been peppered with all kinds of intrigues.

But being professionals, they try hard not to be affected - at least before the public. When not at work, they go about their normal lives and pursue their own interests. When reporters ask sensitive questions, their answers often try to cover-up or evade the real issues. Between BS and SS, it is BS who has a big axe to grind against SS.

Not too long ago, SS and LL's relationship was rumored to be having problems - some people point to LL as the culprit. Eventually, the rumor escalated to something serious as saying it was already on the verge of collapse. It was learned that BS exposed herself with the reply she gave the media who asked her about it. Unlike before when she used to detach herself from SS and LL issue, it was so different the last time.

At a sit-down interview with the movie press, BS was reportedly asked about her take on the rocky relationship of SS and LL – her bold reply that shocked the audience, " Karma is the sweetest revenge."

Your take, FP readers?

“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Peek-a-Boo

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The talented Pretty Host PH is undeniably charming and with oozing sex appeal. Very confident of himself, PH is not one to go and chase the limelight to seek publicity because he knows people love to talk about him most of the time - with nary any effort from his end. PH knows he stands out even without trying.

Questions of his preference persist for the longest time 'though. Yet, it seems to be the least of his problems. PH knows the terrain and he is definitely comfortable with his own skin. Over the years, his image had created a life of its own.

PH used to pick up his ex-boyfriend working at a business center years ago. While abroad, he was often seen in bars partying with gay friends. To most, there is nothing to confirm.

Some people have voluntarily hinted about some stories of their various personal encounters with PH. Some say he has always been a bisexual. The controversy that once hounded him about a former girl relationship was the one that nailed it.

While PH was still a student in a mountainous but urbanized city, his classmates already ‘knew’ who he was. PH enjoyed it there because he was never judged. His professor liked him, even vouched for PH's pleasant demeanor and kind personality. People say his overall persona is what makes PH tick with people.

PH reportedly just broken up with his Filipino boyfriend from an airline company. When people keep belaboring him about sensitive issues, PH has a knack at confronting them in a funny way. Yes, he likes confusing people and gets away with it. Certainly,his best accessory is his confidence.

Above all, more than anything - PH knows that his talent is bigger that his issues.

" Why fit in when you were born to stand out? " ~ Dr. Seuss

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Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado Have Called It Quits

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Yes, you read it right. Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado have called it quits! And this time, it is for real.

Luis and Jennylyn's 2-year-old relationship had been the target of all sorts of rumors from the very beginning. The intrigues, mostly about them breaking-up had been circulated many times, ironically alongside Jennelyn' s supposed getting pregnant with Luis' baby. The rumor was always proven to be false.

But this time, the break-up that happened last Monday is for real. There were no details given from both sides. Reportedly, it was a not-so-pleasant split, and that both of them did not quite expect it.

As this piece is being written, there are no denials from both camps about the report. We will keep you posted as additional details come along.

And yes! You read it first on Fashion PULIS!

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