Chalk Fashion Rocks 2012 Runway to be Dominated by Bright Young Manila with UAAP and NCAA Ballers

Chalk Fashion Rocks 2012 Runway to be Dominated by Bright Young Manila with UAAP and NCAA Ballers

The hippest and coolest campus event of the year, Chalk Fashion Rocks 2012, will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Main Mall Atrium on Sunday (September 16) from 10:00 a.m. onwards. Readers who want to partake in the fashion-meets-music event need only bring their Chalk Magazine September issue, which will be sold at the site as well.

To celebrate the 12th anniversary of CHALK, the no.1 campus magazine in the country, the event will feature the “it” kids of this generation: The Bright Young Manila kids composed of young fashion designers and bloggers, go-getters, film and music lovers and campus achievers.

Included in the roster of Bright Young Manila are Dani Barretto, Yanah Laurel, Anna Oposa, Martin Yambao, Fredison Lo, Louis Isok, Jan Pineda, and PBB teens ex-housemates Myrtle Sarrosa and Yves Flores, who shall all grace the event and join the fashion show.

The UAAP and NCAA ballers composed of Gab Reyes, Jeric Teng, Jeron Teng, Mike Silungan, Kevin Alas, and Anjo Caram will participate in the fashion showdown as well. The event will be hosted by Chalk Magazine September issue cover girl Megan Young and MYX VJ Chino, with the special participation of Lauren Young, Megan’s sister.

To be able to participate in the grand fashion event and get freebies, don’t forget your copy of the September issue of Chalk, now available in newsstands nationwide. For more information, visit their Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/chalkmagazine or follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/chalkmagazine and on Tumblr at http://chalkmagazine.tumblr.com.

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UST Waterwold Photos

Last Monday's heavy rains turned the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) campus ground into a waterworld.

Check out some of the photos below as posted online by some UST students:

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The Voice of the Philippines Audition Schedules

The Voice of the Philippines Audition Schedules

DATES and VENUES:

September 15 – Island Pacific Panorama Branch

September 16 – Great America

QUALIFICATIONS:

*You must be (16) sixteen years old by October 1, 2012.

*Identification and a copy of birth certificate.

*Prepare (2) two songs for your open call audition. You may not perform both but have them ready.

*You must have Filipino ancestry

*Only A Cappella is allowed at the audition

*No background tracks.

*Bring one close up and one full body photo.

*No instruments.

*Family, friends and coaches are not allowed at the audition. If your under 18, (1) one parent or guardian will be allowed.

*Dress appropriately in a style that represents you.

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Angelica Panganiban Receives Diamond Ring from John Lloyd Cruz

Angelica Panganiban Receives Diamond Ring from John Lloyd Cruz

After reportedly receiving a P5.1 million worth Mercedes Benz SLK from rumored boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz (read related news HERE), Angelica Panganiban posted a photo on her Instagram account wearing what appears to be a diamond ring.

Another gift from Lloydie?

In the photo, Angelica was wearing two rings, one ring had a precious big stone, while the other did not with the caption "shooting... Bagay pala ang long nails sakin. Pero d ko ma maintain! Masyadong pa gurl,"

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Completely Coco Martin (CCM Deo Cologne by Bench) Released

Completely Coco Martin (CCM Deo Cologne by Bench) Released

Available in 3 variants - Courage, Conviction, Comrade for only P128.00 each, CCM (Completely Coco Martin) deo colognes has officially released by Bench on Sunday, September 9 at SM MOA Music Hall.

Check out some of the photos taken during the launch below:

Photos: Ben Chan, Bench


 

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Metro Deal, Another Online Buying Site Scam this Monday on XXX

Metro Deal, Another Online Buying Site Scam this Monday on XXX

Pinky Webb investigates another online scam that victimizes unknowing Filipinos who only want to spend a nice vacation abroad this Monday (September 10) on “XXX.”

Eager to have trip with her family to Hong Kong, a woman bought an “online voucher” from the Metro Deal website. After she made the purchase, the travel agency they are dealing with suddenly ceased operations and the helpless family cannot contact the online buying site anymore. As Pinky probed the matter, it turns out that the complainant is not alone and that there were other victims of this online scam.

Anthony Taberna, on the other hand, helps an OFW who bought a taxi and later on discovered that it shares the same plate number with a different vehicle, while Julius Babao probes the reason behind a man’s murder of his own wife recently in Rodriguez, Rizal. What went into Luther Rosh’s mind? What prompted him to surrender to authorities?

Find out the full details on “XXX” this Monday (September 10) after “Bandila” on ABS-CBN or watch it earlier at DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable ch 26) the same night at 9:15 p.m.

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Ella Cruz Enjoys Her First Star Magic Ball

Ella Cruz Enjoys Her First Star Magic Ball

Primetime TV’s tween mermaid Ella Cruz reveals that she enjoyed the recently held Star Magic Ball 2012, where she was joined by her “Aryana” co-star Francis Magundayao.

“My first Star Magic Ball experience was really fun,” Ella said. “Francis and I became a lot closer with each other because of that date.”

When asked if her two other leading men Paul Salas and Dom Roque were jealous of Francis, Ella said that it was okay with them. “Dom and Paul understood my decision. Francis was my partner in the cotillion that is why I chose him to be my date in the ball,” Ella shared.

While a lot of fans are linking Ella to her three leading men, the Kapamilya primetime princess clarified that having a boyfriend is not yet on her mind. According to her, “My parents advised me that I should not rush into being in a relationship since I still have a lot of dreams to achieve.”

“The right time will come for those kinds of things. For now, I just want to focus on my studies and career, and not on love,” she said. “It’s something I want to share with young people like me that we should always prioritize our studies and reach for our dreams first before love.”

Meanwhile, like Ella, avid TV viewers will surely enjoy the intensifying story of “Aryana” now that Adrian (Francis) enters the life of Aryana (Ella). What change will Adrian bring in the lives of Aryana, Marlon (Paul), and Hubert (Dom)?

Don’t miss “Aryana,” weeknights, on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, before “TV Patrol.”

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TV Hosts Reveal Their True-to-Life Shocking Stories on The 700 Club Asia

TV Hosts Reveal Their True-to-Life Shocking Stories on The 700 Club Asia

Even the most respected and most successful media personalities have their own share of secrets and untold stories. From September 10-14, the daily inspirational show The 700 Club Asia will feature the true-to-life accounts of its respected hosts.

A veteran in the broadcast industry, who would have thought that Mari Kaimo once lived as a TNT in New York and that his wife got jailed. How did they manage to survive?

From a former packaging tape boy to a well-known and respected broadcaster, discover how The 700 Club Asia co-host Alex Tinsay travailed his way to success.

Is there a chance that a womanizer and gambler would have a complete turn-around and become a changed man? The 700 Club Asia host Peter Kairuz knows it all.

And how did beauty queen and the show’s guest co-host Miriam Quiambao recovered after her being victimized by a scam?

These and more positive stories of success and transformation are in store for you. Tune in to The 700 Club Asia, September 10 to 14, 11:00 p.m. on GMA NEWS TV. Be encouraged with stories from real people and their life-changing testimonies.

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ABS-CBN Slated to Open Stations in Oriental Mindoro, Davao Oriental, Antique, and Negros Occidental

ABS-CBN Slated to Open Stations in Oriental Mindoro, Davao Oriental, Antique, and Negros Occidental

ABS-CBN Corporation has started expanding its reach nationwide building ten new relay stations and enhancing the TV and radio coverage of its existing regional stations.

ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG) head Louis Benedict Bennett said ABS-CBN will soon expand in areas such as Oriental Mindoro, Davao Oriental, Antique, and Negros Occidental while the TV power upgrades and antenna retrofit enhancements in Tacloban, Dagupan, Baguio, Bacolod, and Cagayan de Oro are underway.

“We are thrilled to announce that ABS-CBN will pioneer the building of new stations in these areas. These new relay stations will also receive locally produced shows, something the rival networks don’t have,” said Bennett.

The local shows produced by ABS-CBN RNG include newscasts, morning programs, game shows, and local public service programs that feature homegrown talents and stories that happen in their region.

For instance, he pointed out that ABS-CBN RNG’s youngest regional station in Palawan already airs locally relevant news and original content through TV Patrol and Mag TV Na.

To date, the Kapamilya network has the most expansive regional reach in the country with its established stations in Luzon (Appari, Batanes, Tuguegarao, Baguio, Pampanga, Dagupan, Batangas, Laoag, Isabela, Naga, Legazpi, and Palawan) Visayas (Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban , Roxas, Kalibo, Dumaguete, and Iloilo) and Mindanao (Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Zamboanga, Iligan, Cotabato, Dipolog, Koronadal, and General Santos).

Data from Kantar Media show that ABS-CBN obtained an average audience share of 43% nationwide on total day viewership, or 12 points higher than rival GMA-7’s 31%.

ABS-CBN’s primetime block (6PM-12MN) also reigned in Total Luzon, hitting an average primetime share of 43% vs GMA-7’s 32%. In the Visayas, ABS-CBN’s primetime viewership averaged 56% vs GMA-7’s 25%, while in Mindanao, it registered 62% as compared to GMA-7’s 18%.

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Kapuso Stars Visit Philippine Army Battle Casualties in CDO, Experience a Meaningful Kagay-an Festival

Kapuso Stars Visit Philippine Army Battle Casualties in CDO, Experience a Meaningful Kagay-an Festival

GMA-7’s Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga lead stars Mikael Daez and Andrea Torres with Gabby Eigenmann, together with Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa cast members Angelu de Leon, Frank Magalona, Carl Gueverra, and Krystal Reyes experienced a meaningful Kagay-an Festival as they visited some of today’s modern heroes at the Camp Evangelista General Hospital last August 25.

The Kapuso stars made time to personally visit some of the Philippine Army battle casualties – most were victims of the recent Marawi incident – after giving out loads of fun and entertainment to Kagay-anon fans who showed up in Barangay Calaanan and Pelaez Sports Center for the Kapuso Barangayan and Meet and Greet, respectively.

For Mikael, the experience they had was truly enlightening. “It was an eye opening experience to see and talk to the casualties who have devoted their lives to serve their country. To actually witness how committed they are to serving the Philippines was so inspiring. Even after their traumatic and near fatal injuries, they are still determined to continue serving,” he said.

On the other hand, Angelu shared how proud she is of the Philippine Army, “I salute our military men because of what they are willing and able to offer for our country. I am really honored that I was given the privilege to spend some time with them. I pray for their fast recovery,” she said.

Also joining in the celebration of the Kagay-an Festival were Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Steven Silva, Rochelle Pangilinan, Krizza Neri, the La Diva, Bejamin Alves, Ryza Cenon, Yassi Pressman, Pekto, John Feir, Bianca King, and Heart Evangelista.

Last August 24, Aljur and Kris – lead stars of the upcoming primetime series Coffee Prince – led Kapuso stars Mark, Steven, Rochelle, and Krizza in spreading the cheers to the local residents of Barangay Indahag and students of Capitol University via the Kapuso Barangayan and Kapuso Campus Tour. They were also joined by the La Diva in the Kapuso Night that happened at the SM Grounds afterwards.

On August 26, Kapuso comedians Pekto and John, together with GMA Cebu’s Anna Maris Igpit and GMA Davao’s Resci Rizada hosted GMA Network’s live coverage of the Kagay-an Festival 2012 Cultural Street Dancing Competition and Golden Float Parade in CDO. Anna, who is also a beauty queen title holder, served as one of the judges for the search for the Ms. Kagay-an.

Benjamin, meanwhile, graced the Civic, Military and Golden Float Parade that attracted an estimated crowd of 20,000 last August 27.

The following day, Luna Blanca stars Heart, Bianca, Ryza, and Yassi capped off the festivities with an exciting Kapuso Mall Show at Limketkai Mall.

Says Oliver Amoroso, AVP for GMA Regional TV, "This year's Kagay-an Festival has indeed become a truly meaningful experience for all of us. It was not just the usual showcase of entertainment but rather a celebration filled with compassion and love from the Kapuso Network. Our utmost gratitude to all our event partners, especially to the Philippine Army for warmly welcoming us."

The full details of the Network’s participation in the Kagay-an Festival will be featured in the Let's Fiesta TV special airing on September 16 via the Network’s regional stations in Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, GenSan, Bacolod, and Bicol. The TV Special will air in CDO on September 23.

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