Pia Guanio leaves "24 Oras" after 11 years

Pia Guanio has left GMA-7's evening news, "24 Oras," where she hosted the entertainment news segment "Chika Minute" for eleven years.

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Pauleen Luna falls unconscious in "Eat Bulaga!"; Pregnancy rumors surface

Pauleen Luna collapsed on national television while hosting Eat Bulaga! on Monday, February 13th.

The TV host/actress fell unconscious on the street while doing the segment Juan For All, All For Juan which was being broadcast remotely from Davao. She was immediately brought to a nearby hospital for a check-up.

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Nelson Banzuela on Chika Minute

Nelson Banzuela's winning Fashionissimo 2011 was featured on 24 Oras' Chika Minute just a while ago.

He won an approximate total of 500,000 pesos. He would use the prize money for the education of his sister. He also wanted his mother who works in Singapore to come back to the Philippines for good.

If given a chance, he would like to go into showbusiness.

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Paris Hilton Leaves Manila in a Pacquiao Shirt

After almost four days, Paris Hilton already left Manila Thursday night, August 18th. She was wearing a Manny Pacquiao shirt while generously waving at her Pinoy fans and answering questions from the media.

Paris expressed how she likes Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao and the Philippines in general. "I love the Philippines," the American socialite told GMA-7's 24 Oras. "The Filipino people are amazing. I've had such a great time here. I love it. I can't wait to come back."

Paris Hilton would surely be back especially that she has business ventures here. Aside from endorsing and designing The Azure's Paris Beach Club, she also opened her fourth boutique here in the Philippines at SM Megamall last Thursday. She herself cut the ribbon at the store opening the afternoon before she left.

photo: screen grab from 24 Oras' Chika Minute

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Ma. Venus Raj is Fighting for Her Crown

Dethroned Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Ma. Venus Raj, is determined to fight the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. in court to get back her crown.


She says she did nothing wrong as she's always been vocal, especially in her preliminary interviews in the pageant, about her place of birth (Doha, Qatar) and about her father being an Indian national.

The thing is that those facts are in total contrast with what's written in her birth certificate where it says she's born here in the country.

Venus argues, though, that had it been a ground for disqualification, the pageant organizers should have disqualified her during the first parts of the screening process, and not at this point where she had already won a crown.

BPCI meanwhile stands firm by its decision but remains quiet regarding the issue.

Watch the video clip below.

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Kiko Rustia on Chika Minute

Kiko, the 10th castaway to be voted-off in the search for the first Sole Survivor, guested live on 24 Oras's Chika Minute.

Kiko was honest enough to say that he was guilty on doubting Rob as one of those who betrayed him. But it's not the only reason why he gave the Black Pearl to Rob. According to Kiko, it's his way of telling Rob to put his act together and that no one finds him amusing anymore.

He felt betrayed on what Kaye and Cris did, and said their reasons for voting him off should better be good enough without sugar coating their words. And on Charisse? He said he understands Charisse's vote for he knows Charisse's loyalty belongs to Jarakay.

Kiko said he's willing to accept showbiz opportunities that may come his way. And on the question of what he wants to do, he said he wouldn't mind doing hosting jobs with Pia Guanio, the showbiz personality he admires most.

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