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Lani Mercado, to join San Miguel Corp Board of Directors
Friday, July 31st, 2009
After making buzz on her announced political comeback, the wife of actor-turned-senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla will be joining the Board of Directors of the San Miguel Corporation, Asia’s largest producer of food and beverage.
Officials of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), who requested anonymity, admitted yesterday they were caught by surprise and puzzled over the appointment to the SMC board of Jesusa Victoria Hernandez-Bautista, more popularly known as Lani Mercado.
“She was in the ‘desire letter’ sent by the (more…)
Cristine Reyes won’t be coming back to primetime
A very reliable insider from the biggest television network informed pinoygossipboy.i.ph that the Eva Fonda starrer will not be coming to primetime.
Cristine Reyes was not offered a primetime series by her current mother studio, ABS-CBN. As consolation, she was given two lead roles. First, a weekly series in Your Song Presents and a Cristine Series under Precious Heart Romances. The network however, promised that Cristine will be given a lead role in a primetime bloc next year.
My take on this? I guess it is not entirely Cristine’s fault. My informer told me (more…)
Marjorie Barretto gave birth in SanFo in spite break up with husband
A very reliable informer told pinoygossipboy.i.ph that the sister of actresses Claudine and Gretchen Barretto gave birth in San Francisco, California just recently.
It was rumored months ago that Marjorie Barretto was pregnant but the actress denied the allegations. However, many Filipinos in San Francisco has noticed the bulging tummy of the actress. The news of Marjorie Baretto giving birth was (more…)
Maricel Soriano’s new bf, a rich businessman
The said businessman is separated to his estranged wife, the source close to the businessman himself confirmed. The source further stated that the veteran actress’ relationship with the rich businessman had just begun. My source (more…)
A reliable source informed me that the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano has just started a new relationship with a rich businessman.
Angel-Aga movie, still pushing through
The news of Aga Muhlach teaming up again with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez for a new movie under Viva Films brought confusion for Angel Locsin fans who knew that the has been matinee idol will be paring up with the Only You starrer.
Just to clarify, the Angel Locsin and Aga Muhlach movie is still pushing through.
Star Cinema further stated that cameras will start rolling once Angel’s current project, Only You, ends.
Will you be watching the movie? Do you think this will gross higher than Angel’s last movie? Is Aga a better (more…)
Spoken like a true trapo. Atienza advises Pacquiao on politics
It would come as no surprise should the boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao decide to run for a seat in Congress again. Last elections, he was defeated by opposition stalwart Darlene Antonino.
Whats seems to be annoying surprising is the fact that Former Manila mayor and DENR Secretary Lito Atienza advised Manny to seek House seat through party-list instead. He said that Manny should come up with a party-list advocating Sports. Did I hear that right? Since when did Sports or something to that effect become part of the marginalized sector?
I guess the DENR Secretary should study his constitutional provisions on (more…)
Spotted: John Prats and Ahron Villena, cruising in Eastwood?
Thursday, July 30th, 2009What were they doing there? My source informed me that the said particular place is known for (more…)
New movie, make or break for Bea Alonzo
Former primetime actress Bea Alonzo will be starring in Star Cinema’s latest offering in the box office, And I Love You So.The Wedding starrer Derek Ramsay. Opposite her are Pinoy Big Brother alum Sam Milby and
Bea, however, expressed her qualms about the movie. She was quoted in the vernacular saying, “Nasanay na kasi ang manonood na makita akong kasama si John Lloyd. Eh dito first time kong makakasama sina Sam at Derek Ramsay, tapos bukod sa mature ang role ko, mature pa talaga ang theme ng movie. Make or break talaga para sa akin ang film.”
The actress, who has no primetime show right now, has every reason (more…)
Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao signs exclusive contract with GMA-7
In spite of her many appearances in ABS-CBN, the mother of international boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has signed a two-year exclusive contract with GMA-7.
Mommy Dionisia isc urrently part of the new GMA-7 sitcom Show me the Manny, topbilled by her son Manny and primtime actress Marian Rivera.
The superstar mother has also appeared in numerous TV commercials. Manny himself said that with Mommy Dionisia’s earnings from product endorsements, she was able to purchase (more…)
Francine Prieto, in dire need?
It was reported months ago that Francine Prieto was selling her house. Many speculated that the sexy starlet is currently undergoing financial difficulties. The sexy starlet however belied the claims stating that her decision is Feng Shui related.
Months after, Francine is not only rumored to be selling real property but personal properties as well.
Given the current economic aftermath we are experiencing, there is no surprise that even stars and starlets are being affected. I guess a profitable investment is indeed a must.
I just hope that her mother network is helping her solve her current problems.
Should you wish to purchase some of Francine’s for sale belongings, you may visit (more…)
Richard Gomez, staging a political comeback
After his defeat in the recent senatorial race, last decade’s matinee idol Richard Gomez has expressed his desire to join the legislative again as member of the lower house.
Goma is among the plight of once defeated showbiz personalities who are staging a political comeback. It has been reported earlier that Lani Mercado is also running for a seat in the lower house for a district in Cavite.
Goma, on the other hand, will be running in (more…)
Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano, joining forces for album and concert

Long time rivals Concert King and Mr. Pure Energy will be collaborating and recording an album together.
Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano will be joining forces to come up with a new album.
In the upcoming album, Gary Valenciano is reviving (more…)
Carlo J. Caparas, named national artist

Wrier, producer, and director Carlo J. Caparas was named National Artist for Visual Arts by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday.
The announcement was made in the airport before (more…)
Baby with two heads born in Manila
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009via abscbnNEWS.com
A tricycle driver’s wife gave birth to a two-headed baby at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, Tuesday night.
Salvador Arganda, tricycle driver, said his wife, Chaterian, gave birth to the baby around 8:45 p.m. He said he last saw their baby around midnight at the hospital’s neo-natal intensive care unit.
Arganda said they had suspicions that Chaterian was carrying two babies because both sides of their families have twin members.
He said their suspicion was erased after being told that there was (more…)
Victoria "Posh" Beckham, caught picking her nose!
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham takes charge during a photo shoot for her upcoming autumn/winter dress collection. The models, including Victoria, were wearing designs from her collection as they sat on swings which hung from the front of Georgian townhouses.
Beckham both directed the shoot and modeled one of her dresses at the same time, a Carmontelle cashmere-blend grey dress, which she wore with burgundy high heels.
Despite the glamorous shoot, Victoria proved she’s not always picture perfect when she was caught picking her nose on set.
See Posh picking her nose after the jump! (more…)
3 Filipinos get HIV everyday!
According to data by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Philippines has seen an “alarming” increase in HIV cases in the past year, especially among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and men who have sex with men (MSM).
“Last May, the country had 85 reported cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the highest ever in the country. That’s like 3 people a day, more cases than the A (H1N1) virus,” said Danton Remoto, UNDP Communications officer, at the country’s 1st National Conference on MSM, transgender, and HIV last July 22.
All HIV cases were transmitted through sexual contact, with 36% of cases transmitted through homosexual contact and 89% of cases caused by unprotected sex.
HIV patients are also getting younger and younger, with more HIV cases coming from (more…)
And I Love You So movie, in cramming mode!

Star Cinema’s And I love You So is set for release next week and yet, they haven’t finished production!
A very reliable source informed pinoygossipboy.i.ph that the lead artists of the said movie were spotted shooting for some scenes. Bea Alonzo and Sam Milby were seen at (more…)
Heart Evangelista’s mysterious visitor, revealed!
I once blogged that a mysterious visitor paid daytime-back-to-primetime actress Heart Evangelista during a taping.
“An insider informed me that a young businessman, who hails from a prominent family was spotted visiting primetime-turned-daytime soap actress Heart Evangelista. The young businessman, whose name starts with “J” visited Heart in the set of her afternoon soap with JC de Vera, Ngayon at Kailanman in Batangas.”
The mysterious visitor has been revealed and the young business man is no other than (more…)
Regine Velasquez attended OMG premiere unmade-up
What caught my attention was the rumored wife of the lead actor, Regine Velasquez. The Asia’s Songbird showed her natural beauty by gracing the event unmade-up
Regine and Ogie were rumored to have married in a quiet civil ceremony. The two were seen (more…)
Maricel Soriano begs off Kris Aquino’s deserted movie role. Is that role cursed?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
A very reliable source informed me that the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano had begged off from the offer. When asked why she begged off, my source said that the Diamond Star does not want to elaborate. Quite strange, the actress to whom this role was offered, Kris Aquino, has a very ill mother. The actress next tapped to do the role, Maricel Soriano, is grieving over her mother, who had just passed away recently. Is this role cursed? Something (more…)
I have previously blogged that Maricel Soriano is being tapped for the role of Kris Aquino in the upcoming MMFF entry Ikaw na Nga. Kris had to back out as she wants to spend most of her time with her ailing mother, Former President Corazon Aquino.

















