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Ex-Chief Justice Renato Corona released an official statement regarding on the 'Guilty Verdict' of the Senate Impeachment Court. 

Yesterday, 20 Senator-Judges voted for 'conviction' of Renato Corona for Article II of the Articles of the Impeachment.  Voting did not proceed to Articles of Impeachment III and VII after the first round of voting, on Article II, yielded a vote of 20 in favor of conviction. [ read related article here ]

Here's Impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona Official Statement:

"Lubos kong ikinalulungkot ang naging pasiya ng Senate Impeachment Court. Bilang Punong Mahistrado, buong tapang at talino kong hinarap ang hamon ng impeachment at sumailalim ako sa proseso na alinsunod sa Saligang Batas, umaasang makakamit ang hustisyang aking hinanap ng mahigit limang buwan.

Hindi kaila sa akin na gagamitin ng Pangulo ang buong puwersa ng gobyerno, kasama na ang mga ahensiyang dapat sana ay malayang nagpapasiya - ang Kamara, ang BIR, ang LRA, ang AMLC, ang Ombudsman, at iba pa.

Hindi rin kaila sa akin na gagamit ng kabang-yaman para sa mapanira at mapang-aping media campaign, sa radyo, telebisyon at dyaryo, laban sa akin at sa aking pamilya. Lahat po ito ay tinanggap ko, alang-alang sa kasarinlan ng Hudikatura, upang maitaguyod ang kalayaang magpasiya ng mga hukuman, na isang napakahalagang sangkap ng ating demokrasya.

Who says only Manny V. Pangilinan aka MVP has the right to buy big companies in the Philippines? Who?! Well, whoever said that he/she should read this post! Because rumor has it that SM Mogul Henry Sy is eyeing Globe Telecom to be his new company. Yap! There is rumor that he wants to buy the Globe which is currently owned by the Ayalas and SingTel. But as I've said, it is a rumor. So take it with a grain of salt.

Rumor: SM’s Henry Sy buying Globe Telecom?

Yugatech 

BOY: Blackberry ka ba?

GIRL: Bakit?

BOY: kasi, ang ganda ng CURVE mo.. pero mas maganda kung naka-BOLD ka.. :)

BOY: Miss, Ketchup ka ba?

GIRL: Bakit?

BOY: Hinahanap ka kasi ng hotdog ko.

Tetris ka ba?

Bakit?

Kasi kapag nakikita kita ruma-RANK UP ang puso ko.

pero 'pag nakikita kitang may kasamang iba, ruma-RANK DOWN pagasa ko.

kelan kaya tayo le-LEVEL-UP

makikipag-BATTLE pa ba ako sa iba, para lng makuha kta?

makikipag-SPRINT pa ba ako, para maunahan ko sila?

eh paano kung maubos ang ENERGY ko kakaintay sau?

kailangan ko pa ba ng ARMOR para lng hindi ako masaktan?

basta i-INVITE mo na lng ako sa puso mo,

tignan natin kung WIN or LOSE ako sau. :D

Basurera ka ba?

Bakit?

Pinulot mo kasi ang puso kong binasura.
Miss trumpo ka ba??

Bakit?

Sarap mo kasing ihagis sa sahig!!!LOL

MANILA, Philippines - Close to three weeks after the melee between Ramon Tulfo and the group of Raymart Santiago and Claudine Barretto, TV5 got hold of a copy of a video purportedly showing that it was the latter who first hurt the columnist and TV5 host. 

The video shows a man in a pink shirt who was talking to Tulfo. The man was beside a woman in pink tops and white shorts, attire that is similar to what Barretto was wearing during the May 6 incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. 

The man in pink shirt was seen on the video hitting Tulfo in the head with his left hand. 

The scene reportedly took place before the melee.

Tulfo had said he was simply trying to pacify Barretto, Santiago's wife, who was allegedly verbally abusing a ground crew over her offloaded luggage, when Santiago turned on him. 

Tulfo said he had arrived from Davao onboard a Cebu Pacific flight when he chanced upon Barretto scolding the ground crew of Cebu Pacific.

Tulfo said he was taking pictures of Barretto while also trying to pacify her when Santiago came up to him and allegedly tried to get his cellphone. He refused, and he said that was when all the trouble started. 

The Santiagos have kept saying the amateur video earlier uploaded on youtube [ watch here ], showing their group ganging up on Tulfo, told only the second half of the story, because, they claimed, before this happened, it was Tulfo who first hit them, prompting the group to retaliate. 

Filipinos are really one of the funniest people in the world. Even if we were still bemoaning with the results of American Idol 11, where half-Filipina Jessica Sanchez only settles for runner-up, we can still look on the brighter side and find time to have fun. Truly evidence that it’s more fun in the Philippines! :)

Look at this Photo Memes, of Jennifer Holliday and Jessica during their duet of ‘And I Am Telling You’ on American Idol 11 Results Night, created by Filipino Netizens. 

Btw, you can watch their amazing duet HERE

Haaay. Parang ako talaga ang natalo diba? haha. I just thought the title will go for Jessica. Well, still, we are proud of you Jessica! You really make every Filipino and Mexican proud!

I was really depressed right now. Nakakaasar! ‘wag lang talaga papuntahin ng American Idol yang si Phillip dito sa Pilipinas. Ipapabugbog ko yan.  lol jk.

ROUND 3. American Idol 11 Final Showdown. Jessica Sanchez sang "Change Nothing" as her winning piece. I was disappointed on Jimmy Lovine on choosing this song because for me that song is not a winning song...not a finale song. It would be better if he gave Jessica a Beyonce song or even Mariah's song. Asar! :(

Anyways, Jessica is still the best! :)

Judges Thoughts:

Randy Jackson said “I did not love the song but you made something more of the song. You got urban in you. You brought the song to life but the song was just OK.”

Steven Tyler said “I know how good you can sing. I just don’t think that was the proper song for you to sing.”

Jennifer Lopez said “I thought you sang the song really well. You have so much soul. When you go to make your record, you have to be able to say this is not me or this is me and put a twist on it. Everything has to be you.”

ROUND 3. American Idol 11 Final Showdown. Phillip Phillips performed "Home" as his winning piece. He received a standing ovation from the Idol judges in this performance.

Judges Thoughts:

Randy Jackson said “Dude! I love the song! I love you! I love the production!I love the marching band. Everything about that was perfect. That was the best performance of the night. Brilliant.

Steven Tyler said “You have made the world your home. I heard some Paul Simon in there. You are the man.”

Jennifer Lopez said “What was so moving about that was that it was so Phillip. It was Phillip Phillips.”

"The Prayer" - Jessica Sanchez

"Movin Out" - Phillip Phillips

"I Have Nothing" - Jessica Sanchez

ROUND 1: American Idol 11 Final Showdown. Jessica Sanchez sang Whitney Houston classic song "I Have Nothing". I would commend Simon Fuller for choosing that song for Jessica. Twas beautiful & powerful song just like Jessica - who look very beautiful in her dress and own a powerful voice. She nailed it! 

"Stand By Me" - Phillip Phillips

Meanwhile, Phillip Phillips performed "Stand By Me" by Ben E King, also chosen by Fuller.

Round 1 goes to Jessica Sanchez according to Randy Jackson. yehey! :)

YOU CAN WATCH THE FULL AMERICAN IDOL 11 FINALE - PERFORMANCE SHOW HERE

COLORADO SPRINGS – New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, whose rise from obscurity to NBA stardom captured the world’s attention, was among 13 young players named on Monday to the USA Select team.

NBA 2012 Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland was also among those selected by USA Basketball for the squad that will serve as training opponents for the US Olympic team of NBA stars that will compete in the London Olympics.

The Selects will play training games against the American squad at the Olympic training camp July 6-12 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

But in addition to producing top efforts from this year’s collection of NBA Olympians, Lin and his teammates are taking their first steps toward the 2014 US world title defense and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

“The Select team has an excellent collection of talent,” said USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo.

“The group has outstanding speed and versatility, some excellent shooters and some very good size.

“It will be great to have them involved in USA Basketball and in the national team pipeline for our next quadrennium.”

Lin, an Asian-American whose parents are from Taiwan, had been cut by two NBA clubs and was on the Knicks’ bench when injuries to two starters forced the former Harvard University player into the lineup.

Last week I blogged about celebrities who stopped using twitter because they can't anymore stand people bashing them. [ read story here ] Pero unlike Angel Locsin, Sarah Geronimo and Kris Aquino, Sharon Cuneta, on the other hand, is still using twitter even if she always received hate messages through the said social media platform.

Hindi natin masisisi si Sharon kung magpatuloy siya sa pagsagot sa mga bashers niya. Kasi she's only defending herself and siguro hindi niya ma-take na hayaan lang ang mga taong ito na siraan siya at magsabi ng masasamang salita laban sa kanya.

But Sharon should still consider to quit on twitter because wala siyang mapapala sa mga basher niya samantalang ang mga basher niya ay may mapapala sa kanya dahil aminin man natin o hindi... ang sarap ng feeling na nag-rereply (o pumapatol) sa tweet mo ang isang Megastar. Right?

PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal)

Isa si Direk Jose Javier Reyes sa mga nagpahayag ng reaksiyon hinggil sa latest Twitter issue na kinasasangkutan ng Megastar na si Sharon Cuneta at isang PR-executive ng ABS-CBN.

Ang nasabing tweet ay may kinalaman sa anak ni Sharon na si KC Concepcion, kung saan inihayag ng network PR official, bilang reaksiyon sa isang tagapagtanggol ni KC, ang umano'y nalalaman niyang "baho" ng anak ni Sharon.

Maraming magkakasunod na tweets ni Sharon ang naging "sagot" sa alegasyon ng taga-network.

Ikinalungkot ng direktor na si Joey Reyes ang pangyayaring ito

"Sobrang nalulungkot ako," simula ni Direk Joey na nag-message sa PEP.ph sa pamamagitan ng social networking site na Facebook.

Solar Eclipse is a rare astronomical event and on Sunday, May 20 (Monday in Manila), the sun and moon aligned over the earth that dimmed the skies over parts of Asia and North America creating a blazing “ring of fire” effect.

Solar Eclipses occur almost every year but what happened on Sunday is called the annular solar eclipse wherein the sun and moon create a creepy awesome “ring of fire” effect. This kind of eclipse is rare and the last time that it occurred was wayback in 1994. According to scientists, the next one will occur in 2023 so that’s more than a decade from now.

NASA Space Scientist Jeffrey Newmark said an annular eclipse occurs when the moon’s orbit closer to the sun allowing it to block 90% of the sun rays leaving two orbs slide that makes it look like a “ring of fire.”

I was following this story since the rumors arise about possible buyout of GMA Network by Manny V. Pangilinan, aka MVP. Because I’ am interested on what will happen on the TV industry if the buy-out push through or if the merger happens. 

Will MVP can sustain the hold of GMA-7 on Mega Manila and soon dethrone ABS-CBN on the National level. And Will TV5 can rise from being no.3 TV Network in the Philippines and placed ABS-CBN on third. Or the exact opposite will happen that ABS-CBN will still dominate the National TV Arena and will eventually snatch the lead on Mega Manila from GMA-7?

Well, we can only see what will happen after the grand merger happens on November of this year.

Funfare with Ricky Lo

Twitter (and Facebook) is the way of celebrities to communicate and interact to their fans/followers on the web. This social-media platform made the celebrities reachable by their fans. 

But celebrities like Angel Locsin, Kris Aquino and Sarah Geronimo already quit tweeting. Why?

Best Actress Angel Locsin (@143redangel), who already has 1,866,342 Million followers, last tweet is dated March 21, 2012. Her tweet warned her followers to be careful on her poser (I43redangel). Nasabi ito ni Angel dahil napagkamalan siya ni @aomarget na nagsabi ng masamang salita tungkol kay PBB Ex-Housemate Biggel. Ngunit, hindi napansin  ni @aomarget na ang poser ni Angel na may Twitter Account na @I43redangel ang nag-tweet nun. #careless@aomarget_istheCULPRIT.

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo was the first who stopped using twitter. Her last tweet is dated October 2010. She quit using twitter during the controversial news about her, Rayver Cruz and Cristine Reyes. To date, Sarah has 1,165,558 Million followers.

Queen of All Media Kris Aquino, meanwhile, stopped tweeting last March 16, 2012, 5 days before Angel Locsin quits twitter. Her reason is her haters who continually bashing her. Kris has now 1,612,897 Million followers.

MANILA - Philippine oil firm said Thursday it would start drilling next year at a potentially massive natural gas field at a reef in the South China Sea also claimed by China.

The drilling of "two appraisal wells" at Reed Bank - also called Recto Bank - will be carried out by August 2013, said Philex Petroleum chairman Manuel Pangilinan.

"We need to do a lot before we know the amount of resources beneath those waters," he told stockholders.

His comments come amid high tension with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with Manila and Beijing locked in a standoff over the Scarborough Shoal.

Philex Petroleum said last month the field at Reed Bank could hold 4.66 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, nearly twice as much as the Philippines' largest known deposits.

China claims almost all of the South China Sea, including the Reed Bank, which is about 148 kilometres (92 miles) off the Philippine island of Palawan and which the Philippines claims as its territory.

Last year the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of harassing an exploration vessel off Reed Bank, and Manila has repeatedly accused China of aggressive actions in disputed waters.

Pangilinan also said he met with officials of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Beijing recently to discuss their offer to jointly develop the Reed Bank field.

But he said that other big companies had also approached Philex, adding that his firm would need the help of a major oil company as a partner to develop the Reed Bank.

16-years old Jessica Sanchez and 21-years old Phillip Phillips made it to the American Idol 11 Finale which will be held on May 22, 2012 (May 23: Manila Time).

I was happy and a bit shocked this morning when I heard the news. 

Happy because Jessica who also has Filipino descent reached the show finale and vying for the Idol Title. (feel so proud that Filipino blood is also running in my veins). :)

Shocked because Idol Judges Favorite and Front-runner Joshua Ledet has been voted off in the American Idol Season 11. I don't like Joshua but yesterday I predicted that it's Phillip who will be eliminated, which I based it on their performance last night. [watch/read here]

Well, Phillip should feel so lucky tonight because it's not him that bids goodbye. Congrats Jessica and Phillip! 

Beggin' - Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips sang  “Beggin” by Madcon on the American Idol 11 Top 3 show. He also performed “Disease” by Matchbox 20 and “We’ve Got Tonight” by Bob Seger.

Jessica Sanchez performed Mariah Carey's song, "My All" during the American Idol Top 3 Performance Show. 

I must say, Jessica really sounds like Mariah. Great song choice for her! And If you will ask me, This performance of her is my favorite. It edge out her "I Don't Want A Miss A Things" [watch here] and "Ill Be There" performances tonight.

 Judges Thoughts:

I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing - Jessica Sanchez

Jessica Sanchez sang “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith during the American Idol 11 Top 3 performance show. 

I really love Jessica but I don't like this performance of her. The beginning was boring. Albeit she made a moment in the end, that's not enough I think. 

Support Jessica Sanchez.

If you’re in the US, you can vote for Jessica Sanchez by calling any of these numbers:

Cuban-American Model/Actor William Levy and Filipina-American Cheryl Burke received perfect score "10" each from the three Dancing With The Stars judges when they danced Samba during the 2nd Round of “Dancing with the Stars” 2012 Semi-finals. 

Other Contestants are; Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd, Maria Menounos & Derek Hough and Katherine Jenkins& Mark Ballas.

Antipolo City representative Robbie Puno filed House Bill 6169, which would make McGee a Filipino citizen. Puno, in his bill’s cover letter, cited McGee’s “remarkable track record in the United States’ professional basketball scene” as consideration for his inclusion in the SMART-Gilas program.

McGee, who came over to the Philippines twice last year during the NBA lockout, has expressed interest in playing for the country.

“Just heard from [SMART-Gilas] Coach Chot [Reyes] that the Philippine national team is about to be formed. Would love to represent the Philippines if given the chance,” wrote McGee on his Twitter account last January.

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MANILA, Philippines- In a 1-minute-20-second video, "Survivor: Philippines" has been officially unveiled. Three mystery contestants from previous episodes will return to the special 25th season shot entirely in the Caramoan, Camarines Sur.

In the preview video, Survivor host Jeff Probst calls the Philippines "one of our most treacherous locations yet."

"Here, thousands of islands are scattered over the Southeast Asian Sea hide a dark and sinister secret," Probst says, "The waters are teeming with ravenous sharks and the land provides no refuge. Deadly snakes rule the jungles and furious storms break even the strongest spirits."

There will be three "tribes" at the start of the season. As per Survivor tradition, they will carry indigenous names. The "Survivor: Philippines" tribes will be: "Matsing" (Monkey), "Tandang" (Rooster) and "Kalabaw" (Water Buffalo).

MANILA - US President Barack Obama's backing of same-sex marriage has called out a heavyweight opponent: Philippine congressman and world boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao.

In an interview with Examiner.com, in his Los Angeles home last week, the WBO welterweight champion stressed: "God's words first."

He also said people should "just believe" what the Bible says.

"God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other," the Examiner quoted Pacquiao. "It should not be of the same sex so as to adulterate the altar of matrimony, like in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah of Old."

He also said that the US should set a tone on morality for other nations to follow.

Pacquiao said blocking the legalization of same-sex marriage should begin in the "high offices" of the US government themselves.

On the same day as his interview, Pacquiao participated in a Bible study session. He recently turned his back on gambling and drinking, and rekindled his faith.

After his June 9 bout with American Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas, he plans to hold a preaching session "open to all religions."

Pacquiao is also known for his stance against a Reproductive Health Bill in the Philippines.

Hawaiian Punch Brian Viloria retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Flyweight Title  after defeating Mexican Boxer Omar Niño Romero in their recently concluded fight titled "The Battle: Island Assault 4" at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Philippines.

Viloria fights Romero for the third time. On their 1st fight, Romero won over Viloria. On 2nd fight, the judges called for a Draw.

Current Record:

Viloria has 31 Wins, 17 KOs and 3 Losses and 1 Draw

Romero has 31 Wins 5 Losses and 3 Draws. 

Here's Viloria-Romero Full Fight Videos:

Sino bang hindi nakaka-kilala kay Papa Jack. Sino bang hindi na-touch sa kanyang programa. Sino bang hindi naka-relate sa kanyang mga advice. Sino !??!!! (haha)

Well, For those who doesn't know Papa Jack. He is a Disc Jockey in Love Radio 90.7. His program titled "TLC: True Love Confessions" and "Wild Confessions"(my favorite! loljk.) airs 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM every Mondays to Fridays.

Here's Papa Jack Famous Love Quotes and Advice:

“A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak, it doesn't make sense."

"Don't worry kung nasaan si Elisa. I believe.. Dora will find her."

Kapag iniwan ka at pinagpalit sa iba, umiyak ka ng umiyak, pero wag mo syang hahabulin. pinagpalit ka na nga diba? 

''Ang tukso ay hindi nilalabanan, nilalayuan yan. ''

''Hindi ko alam kung anong vitamins ang iniinom ng mga tanga, bakit kaya dumadami sila?'

"Love is unfair. Yan ang katotohanan."