Lovi Poe covers FHM PH October 2016

Kapuso actress Lovi Poe exudes extreme hotness with her slithering friend on the cover of FHM Philippines October 2016.

And that's a real snake wrapped around her!

This is the second time Lovi has covered for FHM PH. The first time she posed for the men's magazine was for its September 2011 cover. It was shot on location in Thailand where she posed with an elephant!

I wonder what animal she would pose with for her (hopefully) third cover.

FHM PH Oct. 2016 with Lovi Poe on the cover is now available in magazine stands across the country.

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'Younger' season 3 premieres Oct. 2 on Sony Channel

"Age doesn’t matter" is given a different perspective in the latest season of "Younger" which premieres this October 2 on Sony Channel.

Forty-year-old single mother Liza Miller (Sutton Foste) was able to reinvent her career and her love life as a much younger woman. Now living two separate lives, Liza has to make sure no one discovers her secret.

Complications further arise in the returning season as a love triangle between Liza, her boyfriend, 26-year- old tattoo artist Josh (Nico Tortorella), and her boss, closer-in-age Charles (Peter Hermann) develops. While Liza begins to doubt her on-and-off relationship with Josh, she finds Charles interesting and starts falling for him.

Questions suddenly make Liza’s double life more difficult to handle. Will she choose Josh, who knows her secret and makes her life fresh and exciting? Or will she choose Charles, who can give her a more stable future? And the biggest question of all: Will Liza finally reveal her secret as new threats emerge? Will she have the guts to reveal it before more people find out?

With help from best friend Maggie (Debie Mazar) and colleague Kelsey (Hilary Duff), Liza has to face a tough call and decide as she deals with her dilemma and struggles with her situations as they become even more confusing.

"Younger" Season 3 premieres the same week as the U.S. telecast on October 2, every Sunday at 7:30 pm. First & Exclusive on Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, GSat Channel 48 Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

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McLisse for McDonald's McSpicy

We loved Elisse Joson as that heartbroken young lady in the Burger McDo television commercial. It actually paved the way for her showbiz break and her Pinoy Big Brother stint where she met McCoy De Leon and their tandem was formed.

Now, Elisse is back in a new McDo endorsement and she's joined by McCoy for the fastfood brand's McSpicy line!

McLisse for McDo!

The fastfood chain welcomed McCoy in its family on Thursday. Upon the reveal of the campaign, the Hashtags cutie immediately took to social media to thank the powers that be.

"Dreams do come true," he wrote.

Thank you po Lord! Thank you @mcdo.ph for trusting us :))) Dreams do come true po :)))

A photo posted by Marc Carlos De Leon (Mccoy) (@hashtag_mccoydl) on Sep 28, 2016 at 8:50pm PDT

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Liza Soberano covers Preview October 2016

Liza Soberano covers Preview magazine October 2016 wearing Vetements and Balenciaga. She was photographed by Paolo Pineda and styled by Daryl Chang.

And she sports a short hairdo in the second cover! Check it out below.

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JaDine on 3 covers of Metro October 2016

The reel and real love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine) is on the covers of Metro magazine's October 2016 issue photographed by BJ Pascual.

JaDine is seen weeknights together with JC Santos in ABS-CBN's "Till I Met You."

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Miriam Defensor Santiago passes away

Miriam Defensor Santiago has passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was 71.

According to her husband Atty. Jun Santiago, the senator died peacefully in her sleep.

Defensor Santiago was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two years ago but according to her, treatments had made her cancer-free and she was even able to make a bid for the presidency in the recent elections.

According to reports, however, her health started to deteriorate after the May 2016 elections.

My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. May her soul rest in peace.

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Suspension of Classes - September 29, 2016

A number of Local Government Units (LGUs) suspended classes for Thursday, September 29, 2016, due to heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon that's affecting Luzon and Western Visayas.

Here's the list of areas with class suspension on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016:

Bocaue, Bulacan (all levels)

Marilao, Bulacan (all levels)

Meycauayan, Bulacan (all levels)

Olongapo City (afternoon only, all levels)

*Updating…

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Alden Richards covers Garage October 2016

Alden Richards is "unstoppable" on the covers of Garage magazine's Art and Design Issue (October 2016), photographed by Sara Black.

Alden appears in three cover versions of the mag's issue, and although he looks good as always, his disarming smile wasn't showcased in all three covers.

Meanwhile, the Pambansang Bae is truly unstoppable with three TV shows ("Eat Bulaga," "Sunday PinaSaya" and "Encantadia") and the new album "Say It Again" which he is currently busy promoting.

Garage Oct. 2016 starts selling today, and will surely sell like hotcakes.

Check out the two other cover versions below.

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Jessy Mendiola covers Cosmopolitan PH Oct. 2016

Jessy Mendiola talks about body shaming in the October 2016 issue of Cosmopolitan Philippines magazine which she covers.

"This is my biggest achievement so far - making people aware that body shaming is not okay," she told Cosmo, further saying that she believes everyone is sexy and we should just be happy about it.

Jessy recently received social media bashing when she was hailed as this year's sexiest woman in the Philippines by a men's magazine.

The actress was photographed for Cosmo PH Oct. 2016 issue by Paolo Pineda, styled by Ica Villanueva and Samantha Policios.

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Beyoncé and Justin Bieber lead nominations for 2016 MTV EMAs

MTV has announced the nominations for the 2016 MTV EMAs with Beyoncé and Justin Bieber leading the pack with five nominations each. Adele followed closely behind with four nods, together with Best Rock nominees Coldplay, Best New Act nominee Lukas Graham and Best Male candidate Shawn Mendes.

Rihanna and Drake earned three nods each, including a Best Song nomination for their hit collaboration “Work.” Adele’s record-shattering hit “Hello,” Justin Bieber’s electronic pop track “Sorry,” Lukas Graham’s soul-pop ballad “7 Years” and the Seeb remix of Mike Posner’s dance smash “I Took A Pill In Ibiza” also earned nominations for Best Song.

The 2016 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE around the globe from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands on MTV on Monday, 7 November at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG). It will repeat on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB) and 9pm (MY/PH/SG).

To celebrate a year of international artistry in a digital era that inspires creative connection between artists and fans more than ever, MTV unveiled the Best Song nominees in a vocal cover medley by Spanish rising artist/Internet sensation Leroy Sanchez. The reveal of the video was broadcast across MTV’s digital platforms and a coalition of media partners.

Leroy Sanchez sings the Best Song Nominees!

2016 MTV EMAs NOMINEES:

BEST SONG

Adele - Hello

Justin Bieber - Sorry

Lukas Graham - 7 Years

Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)

Rihanna ft. Drake - Work

BEST VIDEO

Beyoncé - Formation

Coldplay - Up&Up

Kanye West - Famous

Tame Impala - The Less I Know the Better

The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk - Starboy

BEST FEMALE

Adele

Beyoncé

Lady Gaga          

Rihanna

Sia         

BEST MALE

Calvin Harris

Drake   

Justin Bieber     

Shawn Mendes               

The Weeknd     

BEST LIVE

Adele

Beyoncé             

Coldplay              

Green Day         

twenty one pilots           

BEST NEW

Bebe Rexha

DNCE    

Lukas Graham  

The Chainsmokers          

Zara Larsson      

BEST POP

Ariana Grande

Fifth Harmony  

Justin Bieber     

Rihanna

Selena Gomez  

Shawn Mendes 

BEST ROCK

Coldplay

Green Day

Metallica             

Muse   

Red Hot Chili Peppers   

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Kings of Leon    

Radiohead         

Tame Impala     

The 1975             

twenty one pilots           

BEST HIP HOP  

Drake

Future 

G-Eazy 

Kanye West       

Wiz Khalifa         

BEST ELECTRONIC

Afrojack              

Calvin Harris      

David Guetta    

Major Lazer       

Martin Garrix    

BEST PUSH

Alessia Cara       

Anne-Marie      

Bebe Rexha       

Blossoms

Charlie Puth      

DNCE    

Dua Lipa

Elle King

Halsey

Jack Garratt

Jonas Blue          

Lukas Graham  

BIGGEST FANS

Ariana Grande  

Beyoncé             

Justin Bieber

Lady Gaga          

Shawn Mendes

BEST WORLD STAGE     

Duran Duran - Piazza Del Duomo, Milan (2015)

Ellie Goulding - Piazza Del Duomo, Milan (2015)

Jess Glynne - Isle of MTV, Malta (2016)

Martin Garrix - Isle of MTV, Malta (2015)

OneRepublic - MTV Evolution, Philippines (2016)

Tinie Tempah  - MTV Crashes, Plymouth (2015)

Tomorrowland - Belgium (2016)

Wiz Khalifa - Isle of MTV, Malta (2016)

BEST SOUTHEAST ASIA ACT

Bunkface (Malaysia)

Dong Nhi (Vietnam)

Gentle Bones (Singapore)

Raisa (Indonesia)

Sarah Geronimo (Philippines)

Thaitanium (Thailand)

Yuna (Malaysia)

Voting is open now at mtvema.com, including the Best Southeast Asia Act local voting category, for which wildcard nominee Bunkface has been chosen by fans via social vote.

Beyoncé (US), Adele (UK & Ireland), Coldplay (UK & Ireland), Justin Bieber (Canada), Shawn Mendes (Canada) and Lukas Graham (Denmark) are among those nominated for their respective home regions.

Social voting categories Biggest Fans and Best Look will go live at a later date, with full details and voting procedures to be announced.

The official international sponsor of the 2016 MTV EMAs is Évos headphones. Regional sponsors include: AM:PM Watches (Poland); Amstel Light (Mexico); MTV mobile (Switzerland); Mr. Green Casino (Finland); Replay Supernova (Netherlands).

2016 MTV EMAs voting is now open until 6 November at 6.59am Singapore time* so visit mtvema.com to cast your vote!

*Except voting for: (i) Best Swiss Act (closes on 28 October 2016 @11:59pm CET); (ii) Best Belgian Act (closes on 30 October 2016 @11:59pm CET); (iii) Best Dutch Act (closes on 1 November 2016 @11:59pm CET); (iv) Best Polish Act (closes on 2 November 2016 @11:59pm CET); (v) Best Israeli Act (closes on a date TBA at a later date); and (vi) Best German Act (closes on 2 November 2016 @11:59pm CET).

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Suspension of Classes - September 28, 2016

Local Government Units especially in flood-prone areas have declared suspension of classes for Wednesday, September 28, 2016, due to heavy rains intensified by #HelenPH.

Here's the list of areas with no classes on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016:

Marilao, Bulacan (all levels)

Bocaue, Bulacan (all levels)

Meycauayan, Bulacan (all levels)

San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan (all levels)

Navotas City (all levels)

Malabon City (all levels)

Antipolo City, Rizal (all levels)

Taytay, Rizal (all levels)

Cainta, Rizal (all levels)

San Mateo, Rizal (all levels)

Rodriguez, Rizal (all levels)

SCHOOLS:

O.B. Montessori Greenhills, Las Piñas and Quezon City campuses (Pre-school)

U.E. Manila and Caloocan (Pre-school to Grade 11)

*Updating

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Eva Green: Protector in "Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children"

Enigmatic actress Eva Green who starred in blockbuster testosterone-filled movies such as “Kingdom of Heaven,” “300: Rise of an Empire” and “Casino Royale” takes lead role in “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is based upon the debut novel by Ransom Riggs, published in 2011,  an instant global hit and topped The New York Times best-seller list selling more than 3.1 million copies. A sequel, “Hollow City,” was published in 2014, followed by the final book in the trilogy, “Library of Souls.” 

The book and movie’s heroine, Miss Peregrine is the protector of the Peculiars. Green, on her titular role calls her character “a kind of dark Mary Poppins-like figure who is rather eccentric and fearless, and who wields a deadly crossbow to protect her Peculiars.  Her peculiarity is being an ymbrine, meaning she can manipulate time and take the form of a bird.  Miss Peregrine, along with other ymbrines, uses this ability to create a time “loop,” in which she and the children live within a single day that repeats over and over again. This protects them from the evils of the world that exist outside the loop.

Miss Peregrine is an intriguing and sometimes mysterious character, capable of being a maternal figure to her young charges, as well as a fearsome opponent to those who threaten them. Her children are her life, and Miss Peregrine will do anything for them.  She’s a ballsy character and a warrior.

“Miss Peregrine runs the home for the peculiar children, and she protects them from the outside world, from those monsters that eat children – they’re called Hollowgasts in the movie – and she will do anything to protect them,” explains Eva Green.

“She will risk her life and she will kill. And she is peculiar herself. She can transform herself into a bird. It’s quite complicated! She has this peculiarity as well, to manipulate time, so that the last 24 hours can be lived again. So every night she has that ritual of resetting the time,” adds Green.

Eva further says that at the heart of the film is a very powerful message. “I think in the outside world, these abilities would be seen as a handicap and these children would be persecuted because of that.   But on this island, they’re kind of celebrated for being so unique, and the message in the film, for children as well as adults, it’s just, ‘be yourself, no matter how strange you are.’”

And Burton, she adds, is the perfect director to deliver that message in a stunningly original cinematic way. “That’s what Tim does best. I feel like he understands the hearts of outcasts, and he celebrates them. It’s beautiful.”

For the director himself, the ‘peculiars’ are outcasts because of who they are – is a theme that he related to instantly. “Obviously the superhero genre is alive and well, but with this I never quite saw it that way. I always felt this was a more human version of that kind of thing, and I always saw it as less of a superpower and more of an affliction,” he says. “It was a much more down-to-earth human level to me that I was attracted to.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” will open September 28 in cinemas nationwide (also in 3D) from 20^thCentury Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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Jake Ejercito is the father of Andi Eigenmann's daughter, Albie Casiño vindicated!

Albie Casiño's name is now officially cleared of the controversy with regards to being the biological father of Andi Eigenmann's daughter. The scandal that shook the then 18-year-old actor's showbiz career hampered what could have been a budding superstardom. He's vindicated five years later.

The confirmation that Albie is not the father of Andi's daughter, Ellie, came from Max Eigenmann (Andi's half-sister) during an interview in "Good Times With Mo," where she said that a DNA test indeed took place which proved Jake Ejercito is the father.

"They did a test. Yeah, he [Jake] is the dad," Max told DJ Mo Twister in the interview.

Jake is the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Andi. He's the son of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada. While he's not in showbiz, he has an online following which more than doubled when he appeared as Maine Mendoza's classmate in "Eat Bulaga's" KalyeSerye segment.

Jake would constantly post photos of Ellie on his Instagram, the last one being three weeks ago. It was a photo of a sleeping Ellie which he captioned, "There are a million memories I hope you won't forget."

There are a million memories I hope you won't forget x

A photo posted by Jake Ejercito (@unoemilio) on Sep 1, 2016 at 4:38am PDT

Jake and Andi have recently separated.

In June 2011, Andi's pregnancy was first confirmed by her mother, actress Jaclyn Jose. Albie's name eventually came out as being the father of the child, but the actor consistently denied it.

"Mara Clara," the series where he was paired with Kathryn Bernardo, has just ended that time.

After the controversy pointing him as the father of Andi's baby, his projects with ABS-CBN became few and far between.

Last year, however, he was given the role of Jigs in "On The Wings Of Love," putting him as the third wheel in the love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine). Most recently, he appeared in "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano." He's also currently doing a movie titled "Pwera Usog."

With his name now cleared of the Andi Eigenmann controversy, let's hope more projects come in the way of Albie and may his showbiz career continue to flourish.

Meanwhile, he has posted a very simple but meaningful "thank you" on his Instagram which was received well by his followers with comments that mostly congratulate him for now being "cleared."

A photo posted by Albie Casiño (@thestallion09) on Sep 23, 2016 at 2:21am PDT

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'Hidden Figures' - International Trailer

“Hidden Figures” tells the remarkable story of three brilliant women who accomplished the extraordinary against all odds. During the turbulent 60s, battling discrimination at home and in the workplace, Katherine Johnson, (Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated Taraji P. Henson) Dorothy Vaughan (Oscar winner Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Grammy nominated Janelle Monáe), all stellar mathematicians, were undeterred in their pursuit of academic excellence. Instrumental in helping America to eventually win the space race, they broke down barriers, laying the groundwork for future generations.

Oscar winner, Kevin Costner, plays their supervisor at NASA. The exciting and engrossing film was directed by Ted Melfi and features a strong supporting cast, including Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons. The movie’s powerful score from multiple Grammy winning musician/composer Pharrell Williams.

Discover the inspiring story of the momentous impact of these women on rocket science during the explosive 60s in America when “Hidden Figures” opens January 2017 in cinemas nationwide from 20^th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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Liam Neeson is the monster in 'A Monster Calls' - Poster & Trailer

Liam Neeson, widely known for his role as Bryan Mills in the worldwide blockbuster “Taken” film franchise, will once again surprise the audience with his newfound skills in his latest film “A Monster Calls.”

Based on the award-winning novel of the same title by Patrick Ness, “A Monster Calls” is directed by highly celebrated director J.A. Bayona wherein Neeson stars in the titular role. As the monster, Neeson’s character is seen by 12-year-old Conor O’Malley (Lewis MacDougall) who escapes into a fantastical world of monsters and fairy tales. Dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness has necessitated Conor’s spending time with his less-than-sympathetic grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His daily existence at his U.K. school is one of academic disinterest and bullying by classmates. As Conor’s father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away in the U.S., the boy yearns for guidance.

Connor unexpectedly summons a most unlikely ally, who bursts forth with terrifying grandeur from an ancient towering yew tree and the powerful earth below it: a 40-foot-high colossus of a creature. Portrayed in performance-capture and voiceover by Neeson, the monster appears at Conor’s bedroom window at the strike of 12:07 one night – and at the same time on nights thereafter. The Monster has stories to tell, and he insists that Conor hear them and powerfully visualize them. Conor’s fear gives way to feistiness and then to looking within; for, The Monster demands that once the tales are told it will be time for Conor to tell his own story in return. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth.

As an actor utterly distinct in personality, voice, and stature, Liam Neeson was everyone’s first choice to portray the Monster, in both voiceover and performance-capture. The Academy Award-nominated actor was drawn to the story immediately, seeing it as “a fable about the complexity of our emotions, and navigating that complexity as we grow up.”

“Bayona is a real cinema talent,” states Liam Neeson. “Occasionally you get to work with directors who are steeped in the love of what they do, and Bayona is one of those. He eats, sleeps, and drinks movies. He’s a walking film encyclopedia. He’s a bit like Martin Scorsese in that way. He’s also very sensitive. He takes care of, guides, and nurtures his actors and that’s what I always hope a director will do. He allows you to experiment, so you both can get at the truth of what a scene is – and he will try for as long as it takes. I love working with a director like that.”

As part of Bayona’s approach, Neeson worked alongside Lewis MacDougall so that both actors could share ownership of their scenes together. Neeson reflects, “I’ve worked with children who’ve been swamped by the industry, and they’ve lost a kind of childlike innocence. Lewis has all that intact. He’s still a real kid – but also a powerful young actor.”

“A Monster Calls” is a visually spectacular and stunning adventure that will open in cinemas on November 2 from Pioneer Films.

Here's the trailer:

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Asa Butterfield, a reluctant young hero in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children"

Asa Butterfield, known for his notable performance in “Hugo” that earned him Critics’ Choice Award nomination for Best Young Actor and was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, stars in Tim Burton’s latest adaptation of the worldwide bestselling children’s book by Ransom Riggs with the same title, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” as a reluctant young hero who has yet to discover and harness his powerful peculiarity.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is the story of a family of outcasts – children who, because of their gifts, have to live outside of society – a love story with time travel, monsters and a powerful message at its heart that we should all be who we want to be. What makes the young Peculiars different is also what makes them able, strong and special. Miss Peregrine’s (Eva Green) home provides a safe haven from the outside world, which cannot comprehend or deal with the Peculiars’ special abilities. It’s also a refuge from their powerful enemies.

Each child has a unique peculiarity, including levitation, fire-manipulation and super-strength. The Peculiars’ capabilities are not limitless, and these young people are bound by most of the things non-Peculiars are. The new arrival at Miss Peregrine’s Home is Jake (Butterfield), the hero of our story. An outcast who eventually finds acceptance among the Peculiars, Jake is a typical American teen with the attending awkwardness. He feels that he doesn’t fit in, and doesn’t seem to be able to connect with anyone except his grandfather, whose death sets him on a journey of discovery.

Asa Butterfield describes his character as “living an ordinary life and thinks he will never make a difference in the world. When his beloved granddad Abe dies mysteriously, Jake travels to Wales with his father to find out about Abe’s past—and to find out if the special Home and its residents, which Abe had told Jake many stories about, really exist.”

Jake could never have suspected what was in store for him there. “What really stood out for me was how surreal everything was that was surrounding him,” Butterfield explains. “He comes from something that’s totally ordinary to joining something insanely different from what he’s used to. At Miss Peregrine’s Home, Jake must let go of everything he knows—or thinks he knows—and leave normal life behind.”

It’s a tremendous opportunity and challenge for Jake, and not unlike those many of us encounter in the everyday world. Although we don’t face the kind of extraordinary challenges and choices Jake has with the Peculiars, the bigger picture, says Butterfield, is all about “taking that next big step.”

Burton says Butterfield was right for the role because the young actor “has a special kind of sensitivity, and he’s a thinker. You could easily envision Asa being a Peculiar. He brings gravity to the role, like he’s always discovering something. Asa really conveys that Jake is going through what a lot of teens experience.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” also stars Eva Green, Judi Dench, Terence Stamp, Samuel L. Jackson with up and coming young stars Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Finlay MacMillan, Lauren McCrostie, Pixie Davies, Georgia Pemberton, Raffiella Chapman, Milo Parker, Hayden Keeler-Stone, Cameron King and Thomas and Joseph Odwell.

Come home to the cinemas (2D and 3D) and experience a visual spectacle when “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” opens September 28 nationwide from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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Misters of Filipinas 2016 winner is Miguel Guia

Misters of Filipinas 2016 was held on September 18 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Twenty-seven good-looking contestants vied for the title and the chance to represent the country in the Mister International pageant this year.

It was Miguel Mari Guia of San Pablo City that won the crown, besting twenty-six other contestants from all over the country. Standing 5'11", the 26-year-old was one of the early favorites, winning a number of special awards during the pre-pageant and the pageant night itself.

Here's the Misters of Filipinas 2016 official results:

Mister International Philippines - Miguel Guia, San Pablo City

Manhunt International Philippines - CJ Querol, Balagtas

Mister Supranational Philippines - AR Dela Serna, Bohol

Man of the Year Philippines - Issa Janda, Albay

Man of the World Philippines - Chriz Dulagan, Cordillera

Mister Asian Philippines - Vincent Jarina, Negros Occidental

1st runner-up - Jeremiah Nicolas, Melbourne

2nd runner-up - Roshson Barman, Biliran

Top 15:

Ichin Daclan, General Santos City

Prince De Guzman, Fairview, Quezon City

Gerald John Fullante, Camarines Sur

Mark Vincent Villaflores, Dumaguete

Casius Charles Panopio, Batangas

Bobby Royo, Sibuyan Island

Randy Angelo Ramos, Davao Del Norte

Special Awards:

Face of Misters - Miguel Guia, San Pablo City

Mister One Canvas - Miguel Guia, San Pablo City

David Salon - Issa Janda, Albay

Skin Philosophie - Roshson Barman, Biliran

Spiraederm - Jonathan Maniquis, San Jose Del Monte

Mister Congeniality - Jonathan Maniquis, San Jose Del Monte

Mister Talent - John Glenn Seridon, Cagayan Valley

Mister Telegenic - Roshson Barman, Biliran

Mister Photogenic - Roberto Lim Jr., Romblon

Best in Ethnic Wear - John Glenn Seridon, Cagayan Valley

Online Popularity - John Glenn Seridon, Cagayan Valley

Best in Swimwear - Ichin Daclan, General Santos

Best in Formal Wear - Issa Janda, Albay

Pre-pageant Special Awards:

Mister Aqua Mineral - Miguel Guia, San Pablo

Mister Unisilver Time - Miguel Guia, San Pablo

Mister Lee Cooper - Miguel Guia, San Pablo

Mister Oriental Bataan Hotel - Issa Janda, Albay

Media's Choice Award - Vincent Jarina, Negros Occidental

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The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 premieres October 13

Get ready for a race like no other as AXN prepares to unleash The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 in its world premiere on October 13 at 9pm.

Adrenaline-fueled action mixed with nail biting drama and comedic overtones sets this 10-episode season apart from the pack as 11 teams from six different countries vie for the winning crown and USD100,000 in cash.

Hailing from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the teams are an eclectic bunch of brains, brawn and beauty united by their determination to win, while having a bit of fun along the way.

Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, “This season is the most dramatic, crazy and surprising yet. It’s a wild, culturally mesmerizing ride against some truly spectacular destinations. One second a team is in the lead, only for another to come out of nowhere to take top spot. It’s anyone’s race!”

During each episode every Thursday at 9pm, AXN viewers can take their place in the middle of the action and interact with celebrity show host Allan Wu and their favorite teams live via social platforms using #AXNTARA and @AXNTARA

“I’m excited to chat with viewers and share the race experience throughout the series. We have created a lot of exclusive race footage that is only available online. It will add a whole new dimension to watching the race as viewers will witness what’s happening behind-the-scenes like never before,” said Allan.

The Amazing Race Asia premieres on Thursday, October 13 at 9:00pm, first and exclusively on AXN.

The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 is supported by presenting sponsor Wonderful Indonesia, and partners Garuda Indonesia, Grab and Great Eastern.

Check out www.AXN-Asia.com/TARA for all the latest news on The Amazing Race Asia.

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About The Amazing Race Asia

In this latest season, 11 teams of socially savvy, fearless racers from all over Asia will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience, traversing the globe and proving their mettle on a quest to be crowned the all-out champion.

Travelling to multiple countries in the shortest amount of time, each team will arrive at a new destination where they must compete in a series of physical and mental – and of ten emotional –challenges. Only when the tasks are completed will the teams learn of their next exotic location. Teams who fall the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the race progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning The Amazing Race Asia and the USD$100,000 cash prize.

The 11 chosen teams hail from six countries across Asia and represent a true cast of characters with diverse personalities, backgrounds, talents and relationships. They range from popular Singaporean DJs to Filipino beauty queens and promise viewers a highly entertaining and edge-of-your-seat journey. The team lineup includes:

Rach and Vicky: Travel Hosts,Indonesia

Louisa and Treasuri: Childhood Friends, Indonesia

Yvonne and Chloe: Beauty Queens,Malaysia

Alex and Will: Brothers, Malaysia

Brandon and Alphaeus: Old School Mates, Malaysia

Eric and Rona: Married, The Philippines

Parul and Maggie: Beauty Queens, The Philippines

JK and Mike: Radio DJs, Singapore

Rei and Kenji: Siblings, Singapore

Tom and Anita: Dating, Thailand

Lisa and Nicole: Life Partners, Vietnam

The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 is produced in collaboration with award-winning international production company, Profiles Television and globally renowned series creators Bertram Van Munster and Elise Doganieri.

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Kantar Media National TV Ratings - Sept. 15, 2016

The ABS-CBN primetime series "Born For You" ranked number nine in the top twenty television programs for its second to the last episode, based on Kantar Media's data on September 15, 2016.

The Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador starrer scored 18.2% national rating for the episode leading to its finale. It beat GMA-7's "Someone To Watch Over Me" which only got 11.7%.

Meanwhile, Kapamilya programs topped the list with "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" as the most watched TV program, followed by the evening news "TV Patrol," and the JaDine starrer "Till I Met You."

Here are the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings for Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings:

O Shopping (0.5%) / My Puhunan (Replay) (1.2%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (Replay) (1.2%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.6%) vs. Unang Hirit (5.2%)
Magandang Buhay (7.0%) vs. Doraemon (8.4%) / Pokemon Black And White Adventures In Unova (10.2%)  /Bleach (9.9%) / H2o Just Add Water (8.4%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ (13.2%) vs. Angel’s Revenge (6.9%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Tales From The Enchanted Kingdom Exodus’ (8.9%)
Be My Lady (16.2%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show ‘Calle Siete’ (8.6%)
It’s Showtime (18.4%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (11.6%) / Magkaibang Mundo (11.0%)
Doble Kara (18.4%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (12.0%)
The Greatest Love (13.9%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (12.1%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Mga Kwento Ng Teen Housemates (12.9%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (20.6%) vs. Wowowin (16.6%)
TV Patrol (32.6%) vs. 24 Oras (22.6%) vs. Aksyon (3.2%) / The Walking Dead (5.7%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (40.1%) vs. Encantadia (24.8%) vs. Teen Wolf (3.3%)
Till I Met You (26.5%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (20.8%)
Born For You (18.2%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (11.7%) vs. Once Upon A Time (3.2%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (12.5%) vs. A1 Ko Sa’yo (6.3%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (2.2%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (5.0%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.6%) vs. Reaksyon (1.1%)
Bandila (3.7%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (3.1%) vs. Kaya. (0.5%)
Sports U Ikaw Ang Panalo! (1.8%) / O Shopping (0.5%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.4%) vs. Shop Japan (0.2%)

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8th PMPC Star Awards for Music (2016) - Nominees

The nominees for the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music has been revealed. Aiming to recognize Filipino music artists who have major contributions in promoting Original Pilipino Music (OPM), the award giving body is organized by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). The winners will be announced on October 23, 2016 at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.

The Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo is nominated in eight categories, including Female Recording Artist and Female Pop Artist of the Year.

Pambansang Bae Alden Richards received four nominations for his "Wish I May" album and its carrier single of the same title.

Daniel Padilla, on the other hand, has three for "I Feel Good."

Two of the "ASAP" Birit Queens are also nominated - Jona for her song "Maghihintay Ako," and Angeline for the concert "Royals."

Here's the complete list of nominees for the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music (2016):

Concert of the Year

"All Request 5" – Jed Madela
"Birthday Concert" – Darren Espanto
"Flying High" – Kyla
"From The Top" – Sarah Geronimo
"Gary V. Presents" – Gary Valenciano
"Love Catcher" – Lani Misalucha
"Royals" – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto

Female Concert Performer of the Year

Angeline Quinto – "Royals"
Dulce – "The Timeless Diva"
Kyla – "Flying High"
Lani Misalucha – "Love Catcher"
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – "Royals"
Sarah Geronimo – "From The Top"
Zsa Zsa Padilla – "Beginnings"

Female Recording Artist of the Year

Aiza Seguerra – "Araw-Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan" (Universal Records)
Donna Cruz – "Now and Forever" (Star Music)
Jolina Magdangal – "Back to Love" (Star Music)
Marion – "Marion" (Star Music)
Sarah Geronimo – "The Great Unknown (Viva Records)
Toni Gonzaga – "My Love Story" (Star Music)
Zsa Zsa Padilla – "Beginnings" (PolyEast Records)

Male Concert Performer of the Year

Arnel Pineda – "Love Rock N' Roll"
Darren Espanto – "Birthday Concert"
Erik Santos – "Royals"
Gary Valenciano – "Gary V. Presents"
Jed Madela – "All Request 5"
Mark Bautista – "Here Sings Love"
Martin Nievera – "Royals"

Male Recording Artist of the Year

Bamboo – "Bless This Mess" (PolyEast Records)
Darren Espanto – "Be With Me" (MCA Music)
Erik Santos – "Champion Reborn" (Star Music)
Jed Madela – "Iconic" (Star Music)
Jovit Baldivino – "JB Jukebox" (Star Music)
Martin Nievera – "Kahapon Ngayon" (PolyEast Records)
Ogie Alcasid – "Ikaw ang Buhay Ko" (Universal Records)

Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year

Alyssa Angeles – "Falling In Love" (Synergy Music)
Esang de Torres – "Ako Ay Kakanta" (MCA Music)
Janella Salvador – "Janella Salvador" (Star Music)
Maxine – "Maxine" (Ivory Music and Video)
Michelle Ortega – "Michelle Ortega" (Universal Records)
Pauline Cueto – "Pauline Cueto" (MCA Music)
Yassi Pressman – "Yassi" (Viva Records)

Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year

Bailey May – "Bailey" (Star Music)
Daryl Ong – "Daryl Ong" (Star Music)
Derrick Monasterio – "Derrick Monasterio" (GMA Records)
Idolito dela Cruz – "Ngayong Nandito Ka" (DB Energy Music Co.)
JC de Vera – "Stellar" (Ivory Music and Video)
Kenneth Ray Parsad – "Still" (Universal Records)
Matteo Guidicelli – "Matteo Guidicelli" (Star Music)

Music Video of the Year

"Bibitawan Ka" – Juris (Directed by Richmond Cadsawan)
"Cruisin'" – Christian Bautista and Julie Anne San Jose (Directed by Mark Reyes)
"Ipapadama Na Lang" – Matteo Guidicelli (Directed by Peewee Gonzales and Lloyd Corpuz)
"Kalsada" – Sam Concepcion (Directed by Miguel Tanchanco)
"Puso Kong Ito" – Edward Benosa (Directed by Carlo Obispo)
"Tayo" – Rivermaya (Directed by Musseli Cruz)
"Wag Kang Pabebe" – Vice Ganda (Directed by Jasper Salimbangon)

Pop Album of the Year

"Wish I May" – Alden Richards (GMA Records)
"I Feel Good" – Daniel Padilla (Star Music)
"Be With Me" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
"Champion Reborn" – Erik Santos (Star Music)
"Jadine: On The Wings Of Love" – Nadine Lustre and James Reid (Viva Records)
"Marion" – Marion ( Star Music)
"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)

Male Pop Artist of the Year

Alden Richards – "Wish I May" (GMA Records)
Daniel Padilla – "I Feel Good" (Star Music)
Darren Espanto – "Be With Me" (MCA Music)
James Reid – "On the Wings of Love" (Viva Records)
Jovit Baldivino – "JB Jukebox" (Star Music)
Piolo Pascual – "The Breakup Playlist" (Star Music)
Sam Concepcion – "Bago" (Universal Records)

Female Pop Artist of the Year

Janella Salvador – "Janella Salvador" (Star Music)
Karylle – "A Different Playground" (Polyeast Records)
Kathryn Bernardo – "Christmas Duets" (Star Music)
Marion – "Marion" (Star Music)
Nadine Lustre – "Jadine: On The Wings Of Love" (Viva Records)
Sarah Geronimo – "The Great Unknown" (Viva Records)
Toni Gonzaga – "My Love Story" (Star Music)

Acoustic Album of the Year

"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
"Bawat Daan" – Ebe Dancel (Star Music)
"Sa ‘Yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon" – Noel Cabangon (Universal Records)
"TJ Monterde" – TJ Monterde (Polyeast Records)

Acoustic Artist of the Year

Aiza Seguerra – "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan" (Universal Records)
Ebe Dancel – "Bawat Daan" (Star Music)
Noel Cabangon – "Sa’yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon" (Universal Records)
TJ Monterde – "TJ Monterde" (Polyeast Records)

Revival Album of the Year

"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
"Iconic" – Jed Madela (Star Music)
"Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko" – Ogie Alcasid (Universal Records)
"JB Jukebox" – Jovit Baldivino (Star Music)
"Kahapon Ngayon" – Martin Nievera (Polyeast Records)
"Nostalgia" – The Company (Universal Records)
"Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz (Star Music)

Dance Album of the Year

"Bago" – Sam Concepcion (Universal Records)
"Bailey" – Bailey May (Star Music)
"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
"Classy Girls" – Classy Girls (LOP Production)
"#Hashtags" – Hashtags (Star Music)
"The Juans" – The Juans (Viva Records)
"Top One Project" – Top One Project (GMA Records)
"Zayaw Pilipinas" – Ron Antonio (MCA Records)

Album of the Year

"Back To Love" – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music)
"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
"Bless This Mess" – Bamboo (Polyeast Records)
"Marion" – Marion (Star Music)
"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)
"Wish I May" – Alden Richards (GMA Records)
"Nando’n Ako" – Willie Revillame (GMA Records)

Song of the Year

"Gusto Kita" – Bailey May (Star Music)
"Home" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
"Nando’n Ako" – Willie Revillame (GMA Records)
"Maghihintay Ako" – Jona (Star Music)
"Tala" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)
"Take A Chance" – Marion (Star Music)
"Wish I May" – Alden Richards (GMA Records)

Duo/Group of the Year

Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily" (Universal Records)
Never The Strangers – "Screenburn" (Universal Records)
T.O.P. – "Top One Project" (GMA Records)
Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha" (Ivory Music And Video )
Six Part Invention – "Always And Ever" (Universal Records)
The Company – "Nostalgia" (Universal Records)
The Juans – "The Juans" (Viva Records)

Rock Album of the Year

"Avalon Beyond" – Avalon Beyond (Pulp Live Records)
"Bless This Mess" – Bamboo (Polyeast Records)
"Dating Gawi" – Rico Blanco (Universal Records)
"Debris" – Sandwich (Polyeast Records)
"Greetings From Callalily" – Callalily (Universal Records)
"Langit. Luha." – Silent Sanctuary (Ivory Music And Videos)
"Screenburn" – Never The Strangers (Universal Records)

Rock Artist of the Year

Avalon Beyond – "Avalon Beyond" (Pulp Live Records)
Bamboo – "Bless This Mess" (Polyeast Records)
Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily" (Universal Records)
Never The Strangers – "Screenburn" (Universal Records)
Rico Blanco – "Dating Gawi" (Universal Records)
Sandwich – "Debris" (Polyeast Records)
Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha." (Ivory Music And Videos)

R&B Album of the Year

"Daryl Ong" – Daryl Ong (Star Music)
"Jason Dy" – Jason Dy (MCA Records)
"Most Requested Playlist" – Kris Lawrence (Universal Records)

R&B Artist of the Year

Daryl Ong – "Daryl Ong" (Star Music)
Kris Lawrence – "Most Requested Playlist" (Universal Records)
Jason Dy – "Jason Dy" (MCA Records)

Compilation Album of the Year

"Gold" – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)
"Aldub Is Forever" (Universal Records)
"Theme Song Compilation" (Star Music)
"Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" (Star Music)
"Bituin Walang Ningning" – Mark Bautista and Cris Villongco (Viva Records)

Cover Design of the Year

"Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan Cayabyab" – Aiza Seguerra (Universal Records)
"I Feel Good" – Daniel Padilla (Star Music)
"Be With You" – Darren Espanto (MCA Music)
"Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz (Star Music)
"Gold" – Gary Valenciano (Universal Records)
"Iconic" – Jed Madela (Star Music)
"Back To Love" – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music)
"The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo (Viva Records)

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Mark Wahlberg stars in 'Deepwater Horizon,' a true story of biggest man-made disaster - Poster & Trailer

Based on true events, academy award nominee Mark Wahlberg stars in “Deepwater Horizon,” an edge-of-your-seat drama that chronicles the last few hours of the men and women working in the most technically advanced oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Deepwater Horizon is an ultra-deep-water, advanced oil rig owned by the Swiss company Transocean and leased by British Petroleum that exploded on April 20, 2010, making it one of the largest man-made disasters recorded in history.   The ultra deep-water drilling rig off the Louisiana coast – the Deepwater Horizon – riveted the world on that fateful day as it experienced a devastating blowout, fire and nearly unstoppable ocean floor oil leak. For 87 days millions watched, hearts in mouths, as more than 50,000 barrels of oil a day gushed from the sea floor into the Gulf of Mexico. It would become the largest accidental ocean oil spill in human history. The impact to marine life and the questions of what went wrong and why are ongoing.

The film, “Deepwater Horizon” follows a vital story that many have not seen: the story of the 126 crew members working aboard the Deepwater Horizon that day, caught in the most harrowing circumstances imaginable. They were skilled working men and women putting in a grueling shift in the hopes of getting back soon to families and lives ashore. In an instant, they were faced with their darkest hour, pushed to summon the courage to battle an unstoppable inferno blaze in the middle of the ocean, and when all seemed lost, to save one another.

Wahlberg takes on the role of real-life Transocean chief electronics technician Mike Williams, a devoted family man who was overseeing the rig’s computers and electrical systems on April 20th, when everything he imagined could go wrong … did. Oil rig workers are a notoriously tough and gritty breed. The work is physically punishing and ultra high-pressure – as workers grapple with complex equipment approximately 60-feet above remote seas. Yet even for Williams, what happened that day was unprecedented. Williams knew the work was desperately behind schedule, but he also knew the Deepwater Horizon had sophisticated defenses said to be able to prevent even the worst blowouts. Nevertheless at 10 p.m. that night, volatile methane shot up into the rig, and all the rig’s defenses failed. The result was a sudden, deadly explosion and a series of fireballs, as the shattered rig and its crew were shaken, hurtled and drenched in combustible gas.  From that moment on, Williams was in a race to save his own life and those of his crewmates – each driven by the hope of making it home -- in an escape that seemed to defy all the odds.

Wahlberg hopes that unforgettably tense and triumphant moment reminds people of what the costs were that night, for those who made it home and those who didn’t. He concludes: “Like most people at the time this happened, I was only aware of the fact that the Deepwater Horizon was a huge manmade environmental disaster, there is so much people are not aware of about this story and it is so important that it be told.”

Discover the real earth-shaking story of the “Deepwater Horizon” when it opens on October 5 in cinemas from Pioneer Films. 

“Deepwater Horizon” also stars a powerhouse cast including Dylan O’ Brien, Kate Hudson, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich and Gina Rodriguez.

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Kantar Media National TV Ratings - September 14, 2016

The new ABS-CBN afternoon drama, "The Greatest Love," has been winning on its timeslot in the national television ratings based on Kantar Media's data.

Starring Sylvia Sanchez, the new soap scored 15.9% national rating on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, beating rival program, GMA-7's "Sa Piling Ni Nanay," which only got 13.5%.

Meanwhile, "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" has kept its top position as the most watched television program with 40.1%, followed by "TV Patrol" with 35.2%, and "Till I Met You" with 26.1%. All three shows are from the Kapamilya network.

Check out the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings:

O Shopping (0.6%) / Matanglawin (Replay) (1.4%) vs. Alisto! (Replay) (1.2%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (6.2%) vs. Unang Hirit (5.3%)
Magandang Buhay (6.9%) vs. Doraemon (8.9%) / Pokemon Black And White Adventures In Unova (10.4%) / Bleach (10.5%) / H2o Just Add Water (9.6%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Delta Farce’ (12.5%) vs. Angel’s Revenge (8.7%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Eye Of The Beast’ (10.7%)
Be My Lady (16.0%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show ‘Calle Siete’ (9.9%)
It’s Showtime (19.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.9%) / Magkaibang Mundo (12.0%)
Doble Kara (19.6%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (12.1%)
The Greatest Love (15.9%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (13.5%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Mga Kwento Ng Teen Housemates (15.7%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (22.0%) vs. Wowowin (17.2%)
TV Patrol (35.2%) vs. 24 Oras (23.4%) vs. Aksyon (3.7%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (40.1%) vs. Encantadia (22.8%) vs. 2016 Oppo Pba Governors’ Cup (Live) (4.8%)
Till I Met You (26.1%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (21.1%) vs. Once Upon A Time (2.8%)
Born For You (17.3%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (11.6%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (14.2%) vs. The Healer (6.1%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (1.5%) / Reaksyon (1.1%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (6.3%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.2%) vs. Ancient X-Files (0.5%)
Bandila (3.3%) vs. Tunay Na Buhay (1.9%)
Red Alert (1.7%) / O Shopping (0.4%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (0.7%) vs. Shop Japan (0.2%)

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Asia On Screen Film Festival on September 15-18 at Ayala Malls Cinemas' Greenbelt 3

Ayala Malls Cinemas brings the prestigious Asia On Screen Film Festival at Greenbelt 3 from September 15 – 18. Asia On Screen is Manila’s premier Asian film festival featuring award-wining and critically-acclaimed films. Now on its 3rd year, Asia On Screen 2016 will showcase 13 films representing 11 Asian countries. With the burgeoning of the film industries across Asia, the world of arts and cinema and entertainment in Asia has never been more exciting.

Participating countries include: Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The festival brings the best of a broad selection of Asia Pacific cinema in order to draw greater recognition to the region's wealth of talented actors and filmmakers. Moviegoers will be transported around the region through stories of forbidden love, to coming of age teenage dramas, to incredible stories of survival and epic historical tales.

It will showcase a vibrant line-up which includes Tanna (Australia), A Tale of Three Cities (China), Airlift (India), In the Absence of the Sun (Indonesia), Miss Hokusai (Japan), Frontline (Korea), The Journey (Malaysia), Above the Clouds (Philippines), Taklub (Philippines), 7 Letters (Singapore), Teacher’s Diary (Thailand), Heart Attack (Thailand), and On the Peaceful Peak (Vietnam).

This year, the film fest opened with Above the Clouds. Capturing the breath-taking highlands of the Ifugao region, the film is an emotional journey towards transformation and deliverance.

According to Asia Society Philippines Executive Director, Suyin Liu Lee, “Asia Society Philippines presents Asia on Screen as a creative and visceral form of fulfilling its mission of fostering relationships among peoples and countries. To quote famed Asian Director, Ang Lee. “I see a movie as a way of learning about the world, about myself, and learning about my relationship with people and art.”

Tickets will be available on-site at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas at PHP 100 per screening. For more information on the schedule of Asia On Screen featured films, go to Ayala Malls Cinemas’ www.sureseats.com.

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Kantar Media National TV Ratings - Sept. 13, 2016

ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" has been dominating noontime television ratings, beating it's rival program, GMA-7's "Eat Bulaga!"

Based on Kantar Media's data on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the Kapamilya noontime show got 18.1% national TV rating and ranked ninth in the Top 20 most watched programs of the day. "Eat Bulaga," meanwhile, only scored 13.1% and ranked fifteenth, tying with "Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition."

"FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" still topped the list with 39.6%, followed by the evening news "TV Patrol" with 34.0% and the primetime romantic series "Till I Met You" with 24.6%. All three are also from ABS-CBN.

Here are the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings:

O Shopping (0.4%) / Tnt Tapatan Ni Tunying (Replay) (1.1%) vs. I-Witness The Gma Documentaries (Replay) (1.4%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.8%) vs. Unang Hirit (5.0%)
Magandang Buhay (7.0%) vs. Doraemon (8.3%) / Pokemon Black And White Adventures In Unova (10.1%) / Bleach (10.3%) / H2o Just Add Water (8.0%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Edge Of Darkness’ (12.9%) vs. Angel’s Revenge (7.4%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Love On Line’ (8.8%)
Be My Lady (15.2%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show ‘Calle Siete’ (10.0%)
It’s Showtime (18.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.1%) / Magkaibang Mundo (11.9%)
Doble Kara (19.6%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (12.6%)
The Greatest Love (15.4%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (12.8%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Mga Kwento Ng Teen Housemates (14.2%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (22.2%) vs.  Wowowin (16.5%)
TV Patrol (34.0%) vs. 24 Oras (23.5%) vs. Aksyon (2.3%) / Smallville (3.5%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (39.6%) vs. Encantadia (23.3%) vs. Supernatural (3.2%)
Till I Met You (24.6%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (20.2%) vs. Once Upon A Time (3.1%)
Born For You (16.3%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (11.3%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (13.1%) The Healer (6.4%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (1.2%) / Reaksyon (0.8%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (5.6%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.9%) vs. History With Lourd Tsismis Noon Kasaysayan Ngayon (0.4%)
Bandila (3.2%) vs. Alisto! (2.3%) vs. Insider (0.2%)
My Puhunan (1.8%) / O Shopping (0.8%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.1%) vs. Shop Japan (0.1%)

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Kantar Media National TV Ratings - Sept. 9-12, 2016

ABS-CBN's newest reality talent search "Pinoy Boyband Superstar" dominated the weekend television ratings during its first two episodes, based on Kantar Media's data from September 9 to 12, 2016.

Hosted by Billy Crawford with the panel of judges that includes Aga Muhlach, Yeng Constantino, Sandara Park and Vice Ganda, the new Kapamilya program got 34.4% and 36.4% national ratings on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Meanwhile, the primetime series "Till I Met You" starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre was still the third most watched weekday program. The teleserye, however, posted its lowest rating to date on Monday with 23.9%. It tied with GMA-7's evening news, "24 Oras," in the third slot.

Check out the Top 20 TV Programs and Comparative Ratings from Friday to Monday, Sept. 9-12, 2016, according to Kantar Media Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) Household TV Ratings:

Sept. 9, 2016 (Friday):

O Shopping (0.4%) / Red Alert (Replay) (0.7%) vs. Born To Be Wild (Replay) (1.1%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.6%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.4%)
Magandang Buhay (7.6%) vs. Doraemon (8.5%) / Pokemon Black And White Adventures In Unova (10.4%) / Bleach (11.4%) / H2o Just Add Water (10.1%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Abduction’ (15.2%) vs. Angel’s Revenge (7.7%)  / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘My House Husband Ikaw Na!’ (8.5%)
Be My Lady (16.9%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show ‘Calle Siete’ (9.6%)
It’s Showtime (19.8%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (13.2%) / Magkaibang Mundo (11.0%)
Doble Kara (21.7%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (11.9%)
The Greatest Love (14.6%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (13.3%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Mga Kwento Ng Teen Housemates (13.4%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (20.4%) vs. Wowowin (16.6%)
TV Patrol (31.3%) vs. 24 Oras (20.1%) vs. Aksyon (3.0%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (38.7%) vs. Encantadia (21.1%) vs. 2016 Oppo Pba Governors’ Cup (Live) (5.9%)
Till I Met You (26.1%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (17.3%)
Born For You (15.7%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (12.2%) vs. Happinas Happy Hour (2.2%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (11.7%) / Tonight With Boy Abunda (5.5%) vs. Bubble Gang (8.4%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (0.7%) / Reaksyon (0.6%) / Ancient X-Files (0.4%)
Bandila (3.5%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (4.2%)
TNT Tapatan Ni Tunying (2.5%) / O Shopping (0.6%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.8%) vs. Shop Japan (0.2%)

Sept. 10, 2016 (Saturday):

O Shopping (0.7%) vs. Adyenda (0.7%)
Sa Kabukiran (1.6%) vs. Kapwa Ko, Mahal Ko (1.7%)
Salamat Dok (3.6%) vs. Pinoy Md Mga Doktor Ng Bayan (4.5%)
Swak Na Swak (3.8%) vs. Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures (9.2%)
Angel Wings (3.2%) vs. Magic Knight Rayearth (11.7%)
Why Not? (3.7%) vs. Tom And Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (14.0%)
Kapamilya B2b Blockbusters ‘Odd Thomas’ (9.8%) vs. Alien Monkeys (13.3%) / Bakugan Mechtanium Surge (11.9%) / Bleach Memories Of Nobody (10.6%)
Kapamilya B2b Blockbusters ‘Moonraker’ (17.7%) vs. Maynila (Larawan Ng Bansa) (8.8%) / Sarap Diva (6.8%)
It’s Showtime (Saturday) (19.9%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (Saturday) (14.6%)
Ipaglaban Mo (20.6%) vs. #Like (11.7%)
S.O.C.O. (A Scene Of The Crime Operatives) (17.7%) vs. Karelasyon (11.5%)
Mga Kwento Ni Marc Logan (14.5%) vs. Wish Ko Lang! (11.0%)
Family Feud (15.7%) vs. Imbestigador (14.4%) vs. 2016 Oppo Pba Governors’ Cup (Live) (4.5%)
TV Patrol Weekend (20.5%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (18.7%)
Home Sweetie Home (26.3%) / Pinoy Boyband Superstar (34.4%) vs. Pepito Manaloto Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (21.4%) / Sine Squad (4.4%)
MMK 25 ‘Pintura’ (33.9%) vs. Magpakailanman (19.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition ‘3rd Teen Eviction Night’ (19.8%) vs. Superstar Duets (9.8%)
Failon Ngayon (6.6%) vs. I-Witness The Gma Documentaries (6.5%) vs. Imagination Fusion 16 The Philippine Music Festival (1.6%)
The Bottom Line With Boy Abunda (2.2%) / O Shopping (0.6%) vs. True Horror Stories (3.2%) vs. Smm Avc 2016 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship (0.7%)

Sept. 11, 2016 (Sunday):

O Shopping (1.0%) vs. In Touch (0.3%) / Jesus The Healer (1.0%)
The Healing Eucharist (5.1%) vs. Kapuso Sine Klasika ‘Ali In Wonderland’ (3.2%) / Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures (8.5%)
Swak Na Swak (4.3%) vs. Magic Knight Rayearth (11.0%)
Salamat Dok (4.8%) vs. Tobot (12.1%) / Aha (11.9%)
Spongebob Squarepants (6.9%) / Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness (7.5%) vs. Born To Be Wild (11.6%)
Superbook (Reimagined) (10.3%) vs. I Bilib Featuring: Discover Science (11.1%)
Matanglawin (10.5%) / Kapamilya Kiddie Blockbusters (Sunday) ‘The Brothers Grimm’ (15.7%) vs. Kapuso Movie Festival (Sunday) ‘Stuart Little 2’ (14.3%)
ASAP (17.1%) vs. Sunday Pinasaya (14.2%)
Banana Sundae (14.9%) vs. Dear Uge (11.4%)
Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters ‘Everything About Her’ (15.3%) / Family Feud (16.1%) vs. Gma Blockbusters ‘Constantine’ (11.4%)
TV Patrol Weekend (20.3%) vs. Conan My Beautician (9.2%) vs. 2016 Oppo Pba Governors’ Cup (Live) (3.7%)
Goin’ Bulilit (26.2%) vs. 24 Oras Weekend (15.5%)
Pinoy Boyband Superstar (36.4%) vs. Ismol Family (17.9%) vs. Sports 360 (4.2%) / 2016 Oppo Pba Governors’ Cup (Live) (5.5%) / Hay, Bahay! (17.8%)
Wansapanataym ‘Tikboyong’ (35.9%) / Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo? (22.5%) / Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (14.9%) vs. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (19.5%) vs. Ridiculousness (2.4%)
Gandang Gabi Vice (11.8%) / Sunday’s Best ‘One For The Money’ (3.0%) vs. Sunday Night Box Office (6.0%) vs. Ufc 203 Miocic Vs Overeem (2.3%)
O Shopping (0.7%) vs. Diyos At Bayan (0.8%) vs. Shop Japan (0.2%)

Sept. 12, 2016 (Monday):

O Shopping (0.6%) / Mga Kwento Ni Marc Logan (Replay) (0.9%) vs. Reporter’s Notebook (Replay) (0.6%)
Umagang Kay Ganda (5.0%) vs. Unang Hirit (4.8%)
Magandang Buhay (8.4%) vs. Doraemon (14.7%) / Pokemon Black And White Adventures In Unova (17.5%) / Bleach (15.3%) / H2o Just Add Water (12.4%)
Kapamilya Blockbusters ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ (18.7%) vs. Angel’s Revenge (9.3%) / Kapuso Movie Festival ‘Cats And Dogs The Revenge Of Kitty Galore’ (11.3%)
Be My Lady (18.4%) vs. The Ryzza Mae Show ‘Calle Siete’ (12.1%)
It’s Showtime (20.3%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.8%) / Magkaibang Mundo (11.6%)
Doble Kara (19.9%) vs. Sinungaling Mong Puso (11.4%)
The Greatest Love (14.4%) vs. Sa Piling Ni Nanay (12.0%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 Mga Kwento Ng Teen Housemates (15.2%) / Minute To Win It Last Man Standing (21.0%) vs. Wowowin (17.2%)
TV Patrol (32.8%) vs. 24 Oras (23.9%) vs. Aksyon (2.6%) / Smallville (4.1%)
FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (38.7%) vs. Encantadia (22.5%) vs. Supernatural (3.0%)
Till I Met You (23.9%) vs. Descendants Of The Sun (20.4%) vs. Once Upon A Time (2.6%)
Born For You (15.9%) vs. Someone To Watch Over Me (11.3%)
Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 Teen Edition (12.5%) vs. The Healer (6.0%) vs. Aksyon Tonite (1.4%) / Reaksyon (1.0%) / Smm Avc 2016 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship (0.5%)
Tonight With Boy Abunda (6.1%) vs. Saksi Liga Ng Katotohanan (3.5%)
Bandila (3.4%) / Maniwala Ka Kaya Mo Mission Possible (2.3%) vs. Front Row (2.2%)
O Shopping (0.6%) vs. The 700 Club Asia (1.2%)

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Embrace the unique in "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" on Sept. 28

Stay Peculiar.  It is this theme of not only accepting our differences but taking pride in them that resonated most with the filmmakers.  As embodied in the upcoming visual spectacle by Tim Burton, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” stars an impressive group of multi-generational talents headed by Eva Green,  Judi Dench, Samuel L. Jackson along with up and coming young stars Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell,  Finlay MacMillan,  Lauren McCrostie, Pixie Davies, Georgia Pemberton, Raffiella Chapman, Milo Parker, Hayden Keeler-Stone, Cameron King and Thomas and Joseph Odwell.

Based on Ransom Riggs’ bestselling compelling story of a group of outcast children, with strange abilities, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” introduces us to a young reluctant powerful hero, Jake, played by Butterfield. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

Visionary director Burton and creator of fantasy worlds, transports the audience anew into an exhilarating unforgettable movie experience in “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”  To cast the young residents of Miss Peregrine’s special home, Burton went against expectations. 

Enoch (Finlay MacMillan) is the oldest boy in the Home for Peculiar Children.  Enoch’s peculiarity allows him to temporarily give life to inanimate objects, a skill he employs during an epic showdown with dark forces.

Olive (Lauren McCrostie) is a free spirit—with fire at her fingertips.  She must wear long black gloves at all times because she ignites everything she touches. 

Bronwyn (Pixie Davies) is small but mighty—the youngest and by far the strongest of the Peculiars.  The pint-sized, brave, and dynamic character was a particular favorite of Burton’s. 

Fiona (Georgia Pemberton) has a peculiarity that allows her to manipulate plant growth; in an instant she can turn the smallest seed into the tallest tree. 

Claire (Raffiella Chapman) is a young Peculiar who by all appearances is normal—except for the set of razor-sharp teeth on the back of her head. 

Hugh (Milo Parker) is the resident “Lord of the Bees,” and he must wear a beekeeper’s mask to prevent the hive of bees that live within him from wreaking havoc on his friends. 

Horace (Hayden Keeler-Stone) has the peculiarity of prophetic dreams.  Every night, the Peculiars gather together and watch Horace’s vivid dreams projected onto a screen. 

Millard (Cameron King) possesses the peculiar trait of invisibility, which makes him the most elusive—and mischief-prone—of the Peculiars. 

The Twins (Thomas and Joseph Odwell) are the most enigmatic of the Peculiars.  They wear masks that obscure their faces, and are speechless, and have a hidden peculiarity that only comes to light in the most dangerous situations. 

What makes the young Peculiars different is also what makes them able, strong and special.  Miss Peregrine’s Home provides a safe haven from the outside world, which cannot comprehend or deal with the Peculiars’ special abilities.  It’s also a refuge from their powerful enemies.  “These children would be seen as freaks and would be persecuted in the outside world,” notes Eva Green, who portrays Miss Peregrine.  “In the remote island where they live and thrive, their ‘strangeness’ is celebrated as something special and beautiful.”

Opening on September 28 in 2D and 3D screens, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a 20th Century Fox feature film to be distributed by Warner Bros.

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