Malacañang Talks About 'e-Martial Law'

Malacañang Talks About 'e-Martial Law' There will be no 'e-martial law' despite the effectivity of the anti-cybercrime law today according to Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda. In Willard Cheng's report posted at ABS-CBNnews.com, the Malacañang assured that civil liberties guaranteed under the Constitution will be protected despite the effectivity of the anti-cybercrime law.Lacierda stressed that the government has not moved to “deprive anyone of access to the Internet or to suppress civil liberties as exercised online,” turning the tables instead on hackers that have defaced government websites.  “In fact, what...

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Rovilson Fernandez - Men's Health Philippines October 2012 Cover

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GMA-7 Keeps Nationwide Ratings Edge in September 2012

GMA-7 Keeps Nationwide Ratings Edge in September 2012 GMA Network prevailed over rival stations in nationwide TV ratings last September according to the industry’s more trusted ratings provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Based on full September data (September 23 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA posted an average total day (6 AM to 12 MN) audience share of 34.1 percent in National Urban Philippines (NUTAM), leading ABS-CBN’s 32.9 percent by 1.2 points, and TV5’s 15.7 percent by 18.4 points. More television viewers also tuned in to GMA across all dayparts (morning, afternoon and evening inclusive of primetime) in the...

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Georgina Wilson - Women's Health Philippines October 2012 Cover

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ABS-CBN Keeps Ratings Lead in September 2012

ABS-CBN Keeps Ratings Lead in September 2012 ABS-CBN continued to dominate nationwide TV viewing across urban and rural homes in September 2012 with an average national audience share of 42%, or ten points higher than GMA’s 32%, according to data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes, more than AGB Nielsen’s 1,980 homes that are only based in urban areas. Kantar Media’s panel represents 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while AGB Nielsen reportedly represents only 57% of the Philippine TV viewing population. A recent Kantar Media study also revealed that there...

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Kim Chiu - Total Fitness Magazine October 2012 Cover

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Markki Stroem "Thousands of Pieces” Album Launch and Free Concert on October 5

Markki Stroem "Thousands of Pieces” Album Launch and Free Concert on October 5 Singer - songwriter - theater actor and now being tagged as “Sexy Soul/Jazz Artist” Markki Stroem may have been introduced via the talent show Pilipinas Got Talent years ago, but it was last year that the public realized how gifted he is as a musician when he released an original song and music video online and on MYX “Steal Your Soul”, easily topped the charts and stayed there for couple of months. The song highlighted the distinct sound of Markki and unique songwriting style. Because of the favorable response the song received, he was given the chance to...

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Andi Eigenmann – Sense and Style Magazine October 2012 Cover

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Frencheska Farr at Her Best Portraying Dulce in “Tinig”&

Frencheska Farr at Her Best Portraying Dulce in “Tinig”  Kapuso singer and actress Frencheska Farr first admitted that she got scared in giving justice to Dulce’s role because of the depth of the diva’s character and story. But that did not stop her from performing her best. Instead, she took it upon herself to bring out the most moving act and deliver the most convincing lines she could ever show. “I was challenged with the role and I really want to give it my all. Even though I haven’t experienced all those painful moments in my life yet, I still want to do good,” says Frencheska. And so, the talented singer did not waste...

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Enchong Dee - GARAGE Magazine October 2012 Cover

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‘MMK’ is Now Catholic Mass Media Awards' Hall of Famer

‘MMK’ is Now Catholic Mass Media Awards' Hall of Famer ABS-CBN’s top-rating and longest-running drama anthology, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” was recently elevated to the Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) Hall of Fame for Best TV Drama Program. “MMK” host Charo Santos-Concio personally received the award and shared the recognition to all the TV viewers who followed their show for more than 20 years. “The secret of ‘MMK’s success is our viewers,” said Concio. “I believe that Filipinos worldwide keep on watching the show because it continues to give them hope and inspiration.” For more updates, log on to www.mmk.abs-cbn.com, and follow...

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Angel Locsin - MEGA Magazine October 2012 Cover

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Suspension of Classes October 3, 2012

Suspension of Classes October 3, 2012 Due to heavy rains and floods brought about by TS Marce, several local government offices and schools suspended their classes on Wednesday morning. These are the areas and schools where classes have been suspended so far: Makati (preschool to high school, public and private; afternoon classes) Marikina (preschool to high school, public and private; afternoon classes) Muntinlupa (preschool to college; public and private) Parañaque (all levels; public and private) Pasay (preschool to high school; public and private) Pateros (preschool to high school,public and private; afternoon classes) Quezon...

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Gabriel Maturan, Daddy’s Home & KZ Tandingan Compete for the First ‘X Factor Philippines’ Title

Gabriel Maturan, Daddy’s Home & KZ Tandingan Compete for the First ‘X Factor Philippines’ Title It’s going to be a toss up among the Boys, the Girls, and the Groups as “The X Factor Philippines” contestants Gabriel Maturan of Dipolog City, KZ Tandingan of Digos City, and Daddy’s Home of Metro Manila made it to the final three of the country’s biggest musical event and will compete for the grand title in the much-awaited grand finals this Saturday (Oct 6) and Sunday (Oct 7) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque.   The highly-anticipated final musical showdown will also witness the battle of judge-mentors Martin Nievera, who...

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DoJ Implements Cybercrime Prevention Act Law Starting October 2, 2012

DoJ Implements Cybercrime Prevention Act Law Starting October 2, 2012  The much-questioned Cybercrime Prevention Act Law of 2012 will be implemented starting today as confirmed by Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Leila De Lima unless it is declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court (SC). De Lima said:  Right now we have the law and it is our duty to implement it unless declared unconstitutional by the SC or amended by Congress. “Any power or authority granted by the law to Department of Justice and Secretary of Justice will be exercised judiciously and prudently, within the standards or parameters...

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