The Acoustic Princess

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 08:33 p.m.

PRINCESS Velasco had a successful mall show at the Activity Center of the Abreeza Mall last April 26, which was witnessed by a good crowd.

Dubbed as "Acoustic Princess," the DLSU student made her second visit in Davao promoting her latest album "Acoustic Princess II" under Vicor Records.

'Scary Movie 5,' 'Haunting 2' open at GMall

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 08:33 p.m.

COMEDY flick Scare Movie 5, horror Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, comedy The Big Wedding, fantasy Cirque dul Soleil: Worlds Away and Filipino dance drama In Nomine Matris open this week at the tehaters of Gaisano Mall of Davao.

Scare Movie 5

GMA News Pillars' choice point to #DapatTama

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 08:32 p.m.

DELIVERING up-to-the-minute news and significant issues concerning the public is the media’s day-to-day responsibility. And with only a week before the mid-term elections, the voting public relies heavily on information and updates they get from the media that in one way or another contribute in their decision making come the time of casting the votes.

Hoping to inform the viewers so they can choose and vote wisely, the GMA News Pillars share their thoughts on what to them is #DapatTama.

Vice Ganda wants to be President

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 05:23 p.m.

COMEDIAN Vice Ganda jokingly said that if ever he decides to run for public office, he wants to seek the highest position: the Presidency.

During the press conference of his upcoming concert "i-Vice Ganda Mo 'Ko Sa Araneta" at ABS-CBN's Dolphy Theater Monday evening, Vice noted that some candidates running for senator in the May 13 polls have no background in legislation.

Zanjoe Marudo wants to marry Bea Alonzo

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 05:22 p.m.

ACTOR Zanjoe Marudo said he wants to spend the rest of life with actress Bea Alonzo but said the actress is too young to get married.

The actor is turning 31 in July while the actress is only 25 years old.

Aerosmith in Manila for first Southeast Asia show

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 10:01 p.m.

MANILA -- Members of the American rock band Aerosmith have arrived in Manila for their first ever concert in Southeast Asia.

Lead vocalist Steven Tyler told journalists jostling for pictures on Monday that "I can't wait to play, I can't believe you guys."

Ara Mina happy after reuniting with Cristine Reyes

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 05:00 p.m.

ACTRESS Ara Mina and her sister Cristine Reyes have been "very happy" since they reunited on Good Friday.

Ara said she felt Cristine's sincerity when her younger sister asked for her forgiveness.

Aerosmith to perform live in Manila

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 04:59 p.m.

AMERICAN Greatest Rock and Roll Band Aerosmith is set to stage its first concert in Manila this Wednesday, May 8, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Formed in Massachusetts, USA, the band is composed of vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton, and drummer Joe Kramer.

Kim Chiu reconciles with father after 5-year separation

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 12:40 p.m.

CEBUANA actress Kim Chiu confirmed that she has reconciled with her father after a five-year separation.

MANILA. Actress Kim Chiu shared this photo with her father on her official Instagram account @chinitaprincess.

Gretchen Barretto to address family issues privately

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 07:34 p.m.

ACTRESS Gretchen Barretto became emotional while giving a short message regarding the recent controversy involving her family.

Appearing on Sunday talk show "The Buzz," Gretchen said it is not easy that her life is being scrutinized by the public.

Jericho wins acting prize in international festival

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 06:16 p.m.

ACTOR Jericho Rosales bagged the Best Actor/Outstanding Acting Achievement trophy at the Newport Beach Film Festival in the United States for his film "Alagwa" (Breakaway).

Julia Montes, Enrique Gil team up in new series

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 06:15 p.m.

AFTER gaining success in their respective evening dramas, Enrique Gil and Julia Montes will soon be paired in a series to celebrate ABS-CBN’s 60 years in Philippine television.

Julia said there is pressure to make a good primetime series after the success of "Walang Hanggan" with rumored suitor Coco Martin.

Gretchen Barretto may take legal action vs sibling

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 06:15 p.m.

ACTRESS Gretchen Barretto remains silent on the controversy surrounding her divided family, but hinted at a possible court battle against sister Gia Barretto-Reyes.

"Forgive me, Jo-Ann, masakit pag-usapan o balikan ang aking nakaraan. I was advised by my lawyers here in Manila and our American lawyers to keep mum. We will let the case speak for itself. Masakit itong gagawin kong hakbang pero kinakailangan para makamit ko ang aking katahimikan,” read Gretchen’s text message to veteran entertainment editor Jo-Ann Maglipon, which was shown on Saturday showbiz program “Star Talk.”

‘The Bride and the Lover’ hard to pin down

Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 05:54 p.m.

IT ISN’T everyday that I encounter a movie that features a bizarre love triangle, two aborted weddings and a happy ending. It's like discovering a new species of animal that is evolutionarily dysfunctional.

Roxanne Guinoo won’t do sexy shoot again

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 04:44 p.m.

ACTRESS Roxanne Guinoo said she is not ready yet to do another sexy pictorial for a men's magazine cover.

Roxanne just gave birth to her second child for months ago.

Musicians come home for concert-for-a-cause

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:27 a.m.

FOLK and country music fans will re-live those evenings with Conrad Marzan and Mhia Tibunsay as the two lead singers of the Foggy Mountain Band reunite with their local counterparts in a coming home concert-for-a-cause on May 23.  

Conrad, on his seventh year in Northern California, arrived recently for a reunion with his daughter Soliel and to meet his two grandsons while Mhia, now an event organizer for a hotel in Singapore, will be here by mid-May, also to reunite with her family.

'Siargao Lingaw' in Isyu Mindanao

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:15 a.m.

TODAY in Isyu Mindanao, John Paul Seniel explores the majestic beauty of Siargao, a teardrop-shaped island in Surigao del Norte, popularly known as the "Surfing Capital of the Philippines."

One of the best known surfing reef waves in Siargao with a worldwide reputation for its thick and hollow tubes is "Cloud 9."

Docu-fiction 'Landas' airs tomorrow

Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 12:14 a.m.

GMA News and Public Affairs, the country's leading broadcast news organization, is proud to present Landas, an election special that tackles three of the most pressing issues relevant today as the country gears up for the upcoming elections: hunger, health, and education.

This program aims to guide voters in order to be discerning of the people they will vote into office on election.

'Idol' contestant Jessica Sanchez is not idle post-show

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 09:27 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Petite powerhouse Jessica Sanchez enjoyed singing ballads on last season's "American Idol," where she placed second.

Ejay Falcon puts romance on hold

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 02:40 p.m.

ACTOR Ejay Falcon said he doesn't have time for a relationship now because he is focusing on his blossoming show biz career.

The Pinoy Big Brother Teen edition big winner is currently linked to Yam Concepcion and Jed Montero, Ejay's co-stars in the hit afternoon series "Dugong Buhay."

TFC to kick off its first online Kapamilya Fans Day event

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 02:39 p.m.

THE Filipino Channel (TFC) is set to mount its first online Global Kapamilya Fans Days event with the cast of noontime series "Be Careful with My Heart".

Through its online platform TFC.tv, lead star Jodi Sta. Maria and Cebuano actor Richard Yap will be available to answer questions from fans all over the world on May 4, Saturday at 1 p.m. Manila time.

Home Sweet Home captures viewers in pilot week

Friday, May 3, 2013 - 12:07 a.m.

GMA Network's latest child-friendly TV fare, Home Sweet Home, is off to a promising start after garnering high numbers during its pilot week.

According to data from the industry's widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, Home Sweet Home ruled its timeslot not only in viewer-rich Mega Manila but also in Urban Luzon.

Filipino boy on YouTube invited to Ellen DeGeneres show

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 10:22 p.m.

MANILA -- Fourteen-year-old Aldrich Lloyd Talonding from General Santos City can't believe his luck: talk show host Ellen DeGeneres wants him to fly to the United States to be a guest on her show.

Judy Ann Santos denies separation rumor

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 05:43 p.m.

ACTRESS Judy Ann Santos denied allegations that she and her husband, Ryan Agoncillo, had separated and already filed an annulment.

"Annuled na daw tayo?" this was Judy Ann's funny question to Ryan when she learned of the rumor. "Ah, dahil diyan, pwede kita ulit pakasalan," was Ryan's reply to the actress, she said.

Cinema One, Urian, collaborate anew for this year’s award

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 05:42 p.m.

CABLE channel Cinema One remains the broadcast partner of Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino for the production of the annual Gawad Urian Awards.

This year's awards will be held on June 8 at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City.

Wakeboarding, gun safety and more in Una Ka Bai

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 10:21 p.m.

THIS week, GMA TV-5 Davao's top-rating morning show Una Ka Bai, Una Sa Balita with hosts Marlon Palma Gil, Cherry Maning and Dotty Ibanez together with Darrell "Uncle D" Blatchley, invites viewers in another set of fun and engaging segments.

This started yesterday with "Dis Is Sports" segment, hosted by Marlon and Dotty as they undergo basic gun handling with actual firing from Davao City Police Office director Ronald dela Rosa.

Princess Velasco promo tour at Abreeza

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 10:21 p.m.

THE country's Acoustic Princess performed for more than an hour at the Activity Center of Abreeza Mall Davao as she promotes her second album called Acoustic Princess II last April 26.

Princess Velasco, a member of Kapamilya's singing group Asap Sessionista, is known for singing acoustic covers of contemporary pop music. The petite singer got the attention of Filipino music lovers when she released her own version of Beyonce's Single Ladies.

Richard Poon confirms engagement to Maricar Reyes

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 01:18 p.m.

CROONER Richard Poon and actress Maricar Reyes will be walking down the aisle soon.

Rihanna to perform again in Manila in September

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 01:17 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL singer Rihanna is set to stage another concert in the Philippines this September.

ABBA magic is alive!

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 11:32 p.m.

REMEMBER these classic songs -- I have a dream, Dancing queen, Thank you for the music, Super Trouper, The winner takes it all, Mama Mia?

These are but few of the songs of ABBA that have been passed from one generation to another yet the magic never wore off.