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from ABS-CBN news:

MANILA - Actress-model Maricar Reyes has finally made a public appearance more than a month after the sex video scandal broke out.

Reyes, along with other ABS-CBN talents, guested on musical variety show “ASAP ‘09” Sunday during Star Magic’s 17th anniversary celebration. 

Star Magic (formerly ABS-CBN Talent Center) is ABS-CBN’s homebased training and management program.

As one of Star Magic’s fashionistas, a stunning Reyes strutted on stage wearing a violet designer gown. She was escorted by young actor Jason Abalos.  

Reyes, who is also a practicing doctor, and cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho had dated for a year when they were still in medical school.

June 15, 2009 – The Asian Food Channel (AFC) the region’s first and only 24-hour food channel is proud to announce it is bringing over celebrity BBQ chef Robert Rainford. As part of AFC’s barbecue month this June, all AFC viewers will be thrilled to know that the channel is hosting television celebrity Chef Robert Rainford for a 3-city whirlwind tour of Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

The Asian Food Channel presents The King of Grill Robert Rainford’s first ever trip to the Philippines with The License to Grill star in Manila from the 21 to 22 June to delight local fans with his grill and share his BBQ know-how with everyone.

Chef Rainford will be tantalising taste buds by entertaining his fans in the Philippines during these gourmet grilling dates, with his dynamic ‘wherever there’s a grill there is a way’ philosophy.

Having undergone formal training at the culinary school at George Brown College, Toronto, Chef Rainford rapidly developed a professional career in the kitchen, working with a variety of culinary talents. However, his curiosity for food and tastes, coupled with his Jamaican heritage, led him to the outdoors and the now familiar smoke of the barbecue.  

A world-class chef more commonly known as the King of Grill, Chef Rainford’s passion for the barbecue allows him to transform a variety of fresh seasonal ingredients into an array of mouth-watering, creative barbecued meals.

“Having brought Licence to Grill to our Asian viewers over the past few years we are delighted to now bring the King of Grill himself, the guru of barbecuing, Chef Rainford, to the Philippines. By bringing international culinary talent like him to the region we want to continue inspiring, educating, and delighting our millions of viewers as well as both budding and experienced chefs.” commented Maria Brown, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AFC.

Ms Brown continued:  “Economic conditions is withstanding, the very strong feedback from our millions of viewers and fans are telling us that they love the Channel and the stars we feature and the fact that we are bringing them to the region. We see it as a small way for AFC to let our ardent fans know that we love them, their passion for the Channel, and that we continue listening to them.”

With BBQ events galore, AFC Chef Robert Rainford is sure to satisfy all License to Grill fans and grill enthusiasts in the Philippines! The King of Grill,

Chef Rainford, will be creating a special barbecue extravaganza and a broad array of mouth-watering grill inspired delights on 21 June at Greenbelt 3 Park, Makati City and on 22 June at Alabang Town Center.

The event will be made possible by the following Presentors: Asian Food Channel, Skycable, Ayala Malls and San Remo; Other sponsors: Magnolia Chicken Station, Selecta, F&B World, Max 103.5, Jam 88.3 and Wave 89.1.

During the month of June catch Chef Rainford’s top tips and delicious recipes on ‘Licence to Grill’ every weekday at 8pm, only on Asian Food Channel, Skycable Channel 58. So there really is no excuse not to dust the barbecue down and practice your skill on the grill.

About Asian Food Channel
The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the region’s only 24-hour food channel dedicated to airing the best food and lifestyle programming from around the region and around the world.  Based in Singapore, AFC’s wide Asian distribution footprint covers seven territories and 20 million viewers, on basic tiers of all the major pay TV platforms across Southeast Asia.
 
The channel leads the ratings in its territories, regularly achieving the #1 lifestyle channel in terms of popularity and loyalty. It has achieved a broad following from young teenage food lovers and empty nesters to trendy urban females and aspiring male chefs. Its online presence supports the channel with program information, recipes, content and an e-commerce store. As such AFC regularly executes 360 degree advertising and marketing campaigns and solutions for leading FMCG, Financial and Travel brands.
 
AFC broadcasts on:
•    StarHub Channel 69 (Singapore)
•    Astro Channel 703 (Malaysia)
•    First Media Digital 1 Channel 76 (Indonesia)
•    Prime Indovision Channel 22 (Indonesia)
•    Now TV Channel 527 (Hong Kong)
•    Skycable Channel 58 (Philippines)
 
Please visit www.asianfoodchannel.com for more information

For further information please contact:

For further enquiries on Spain…On the Road Again, please contact:
 
Pebbles Reyes                      
pebbles.reyes@asianfoodchannel.com
Mobile: +63 9209040758

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He has to go to rehab for it, right? I mean, yeah, we understand that it was only residue but, did he use it before? Was it really his MJ there?

People who uses drugs should be punished whether they are victims or not. This is so that people having thoughts of it would not even think about it.

Twilight is this big in this part of the world, at least but I doubt that other people are not eagerly waiting for it. In a certain cinema in Makati, Twilight tickets were pre-sold and it was sold out! Imagine, it’s this big of a news here in the Philippines.

Alright, for those who still do not know anything about the upcoming much awaited movie, Twilight, here is a brief idea of what it is…

See the immortal love story of one human and one vampire as “Twilight” opens nationwide on Nov. 26 from Viva International Pictures. Based on the best-selling novel by Stephenie Meyer, “Twilight” focuses on two young lovers, swept away by destiny, who destroy the delicate balance between the hunter and the hunted with dangerous consequences. Director Catherine Hardwicke brings Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson star in “Twilight” as post-modern Romeo and Juliet in an action-filled and suspenseful adventure with a supernatural bite.

If you still want to read more, go here: “Twilight:” A supernatural love story

Today, internet has become a vital part of modern life. And the convergence of the different communication platforms including the internet, telephone, mobile phone, television, and film is clearly on the move. And just like how music content has greatly evolved in the online medium, film content for the online market becomes such a promising opportunity for filmmakers, film professionals, and internet users alike. And with the Philippines being a hotspot for techies, bloggers, SEO and IT specialists, it is never too far that these would reach our shores in a few years. In fact, a number of companies are now starting, slowly but surely, on acquiring films – full-length, classic, and short films, and even various multimedia/mixed media content, in preparation for it.

With bandwidth and speed issues, short but striking/entertaining audio-visual content is the way to go at this point of time. In this case, the internet medium works more within the demands of the Youtube-like informational and entertainment materials and art house films. They are generally short, straight to the point, and entertaining.

Indeed, communication technology is greatly evolving. And online film content is truly expanding in scope. Perhaps, in no time, mobile internet would be as popular as how people use their laptops now to surf. Even the business and advertising aspects of utilizing the internet is developing. And knowing how effective the medium is becoming, it would also be good to look into opportunities on using the internet as a channel to promote not just art and the entertainment business but also public service and advocacy campaigns, and addressing social and moral issues.

By this time, it would be wise to further promote and enhance the path being paved way for online film content. It has started as how ITunes and IPTV now work. And with the convergence of various communication media, it is also high time to formulate the appropriate film and communication technology policies for the development of online film content.

Whole article from: Y! Entertainment Philippines

The mechanics are uber simple!

It is as simple as going to Chowking to buy Congee, taking a creative shot and submitting the photo to them. Actual mechanics are here > http://project-beta.teamyehey.com/congee/mechanics.html

So, good luck!

In case you are someone who enjoys joining contests, try these 2 other contests online out too!

1. Photo slideshow contest (Prize: High-end leather laptop)
2. Oral-B promo code raffle (Prize: Apple Macbook Pro)

So I visited my dentist just last week to get a cleaning.  She told me to try this new brush from Oral-B (CrossAction Massage) and I said sure (but I have really no plans of trying it. Just being corteous, you know?) and she told me to check their site www.plaquefreenation.com first to get a discount.

But in fairness, Oral-B is not your usual run-off-the-mill toothbrush. Since we were kids, it has been like Toothpaste = Colgate ; Refrigirator = Frigidaire; Toothbrush = Oral B.


So last night I checked the site and joined their promo as well (fate?).  God knows I need a new laptop and (they’re giving away a Macbook Pro, imagine that?) and some professional cameras. what a coincidence!!!  I bought an Oral-B CrossAction Massage at Watsons this morning and I love it. I bought like 10 of those brushes- haha!! I hope not plenty will join because it will lessen my chances of winning. I will buy more and I’ll just give them as gifts this coming Christmas! lol!

Dear readers, my point in making this blog. If you plan to purchase that toothbrush, can you send me a private message of the code? It would help my chances on winning.