SP: Palau - Vlad-less Airai

Members of the Koror tribe read the letters from their loved ones, which they got as a reward that went with winning the last Immunity Challenge. Everyone got so emotional while reading their letters and looking at the pictures from their loved ones.

The letters reminded them of their purpose in joining Survivor Philippines. It heated up their determination to win and be the second sole survivor.
Unluckily, it's time for one of the Airai members to be voted off. And after all the convincing and campaigning against Louie, Vlad himself was voted off. The rest of the tribe actually voted for him aside from Troy and himself.

Now the question is, will Justine stand a chance in a challenge against Vlad in Isla Purgatoryo?

The end of the show was actually intriguing. As the show ends, the voices of Justine and Vlad talking to each other could be heard.

Justine: Sabi ng katawan ko, ayaw ko na.
Vlad: Baka hindi na tayo magtsa-challenge.

Is Justine giving up? Or was it just edited to lead us on?

Can't wait for Monday.

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SP: Palau - For Immunity and a Lil Lovin'

It's Immunity Challenge time once again in Survivor Philippines: Palau. Actually, it's the first Immunity Challenge since the regroup, but they have already been in a challenge (where Airai won fishballs galore) so the castaways pretty know already how their respective new group performs during a competition.

But tonight's challenge wasn't solely for the much coveted Immunity Idol. As Paolo related, a reward will also be given to the winning tribe.

And to give the castaways a taste of the reward to be had, Paolo gave each of them a picture of their loved one(s). That alone made the castaways so emotional and most of them cried.

To further torture lead them on, Paolo read part of the letter of one member from each tribe. For Airai, Paolo read part of Vlad's letter from his mom. And for Koror, he chose to read part of Echo's letter (also from her mom).

It goes on to say that the winning tribe will not only be spared from the Tribal Council the following day, but also get to read their loved ones' letters.

Paolo started the challenge by saying "For Immunity at konting pagmamahal!"

I'm sure it made the castaways give their best for the challenge, aside, of course, from Tara who was made to sit out by the Airai tribe to equal the members of Koror.

The challenge consisted of a steel cage (with no top and bottom) where the members of the tribe will get into. From the inside, they will carry the cage to 6 stations to get the 6 plates they need to use as weight to acquire the key to the cage. Once opened, the tribe inside the cage will go out and run to the mat with the name of their tribe.

One could sense that Koror now has such positive vibe going on. With Charles, Louie, and Tara transferred to Airai, you could sense the happiness and cooperation among them. It could be recalled that Echo hated Louie's constant bad mouthing. Charles was also not so positive since he was considered a weakling. As with Tara, she flirted so much with Suzuki and Louie that it somehow brought annoyance to the other tribe members.

The new additions to the tribe - Shaun, Jef, and Amanda - easily blended in the group. With Jef's happy nature and Amanda's sincerity, the old members of Koror easily liked them.

With regards to the other tribe, Vlad and Troy seem to like playing it dirty, but they don't have the ability to do it well. As Cris noted, Vlad even seemed to want to lose the challenge to get rid of one of them. Cris actually noticed Vlad not cooperating while the team was carrying the steel cage. Vlad and Cris took up the rear so Cris would really know what Vlad was doing.
As expected even in the early stages of the Immunity Challenge, the Koror tribe won the Immunity Idol, saving them from the Tribal Council and getting the letters of their loved ones as the promised additional reward.

Vlad, on the other hand, took no time in telling Charles and Amanda who to vote off at the council. He instructed them to go for Louie. Why Louie? Because according to the metrosexual castaway, Louie was planning on voting off Cris. Not so true, and Cris knew it was a lie when Louie approached him and the two were able to talk.

It seems like either Vlad or Troy is going tomorrow night. And if what tonight's episode was leading us to guess is at all true, would Justine ever have a chance to win against either Vlad or Troy? Physically, I don't know. Let's just hope it's a mind game. I'm kinda sure Justine has a better chance with that.

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SP: Palau - Justine Stays at Isla Purgatoryo

Amanda and Jef instantly liked the Koror camp. Nice "house," nice pot (since the Airai's has a crack already), and there's food. It might have helped also that Echo was so accomodating to the new Koror members and she made them feel so welcome.

Echo, though, told Suzuki about her doubts on Marvin's loyalty. She's actually worried about which side will Marvin give his trust to. Like, is Marvin still with her and Suzuki? Or is he now with the new Koror members cuz he's so getting along with them, especially with Jef.

In the Airai camp, though, despite having won the reward challenge, which had their tummies stuffed with fish balls, politics came in immediately after they arrived at the camp. Vlad and Troy were so intent on getting the trust of Louie and Charles, saying that before the regroup, Cris and Shaun were the ones planning things out for them and they were merely just in the background. But now, according to them, the table had been turned.

Meanwhile, Mika talked to the only other girl in Airai, Tara. Mika told the ex-Koror member how she feels about Troy and Vlad; that she'd be glad ifever the two would be eliminated soon.

And speaking of elimination, Maya was officially out of the game in tonight's episode. That goes without saying that Justine won again in the face-off and got the chance to stay in Isla Purgatoryo for another 3 days.

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MEG Top Choice Awards 2009

MEG Sylista Award
Anne Curtis
Shaina Magdayao
Maja Salvador
Rhian Ramos
Denise Laurel
Isabel Oli

MEG Fashionisto Award
Jake Cuenca
Geoff Eigenmann
Victor Basa
Jon Avila
Enchong Dee
Robi Domingo

MEG Glitteratti Award
Empress Schuck
Jennica Garcia
Kris Bernal
Carla Abellana
Erich Gonzales
Meagan Young

MEG Papa-razzi Award
Chris Gutierrez
Xian Lim
Dino Imperial
EJ Falcon
AJ Perez
Aljur Abrenica

MEG Hottest ‘It’ Couple Award
Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson
Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica
Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann
Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz
Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans
Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera

MEG Chart-topper Award
Billy Crawford
Sarah Geronimo
Karylle
Young JV
Christian Bautista
Charice Pempengco

MEG Rock-ista Award
Spongecola
Hale
Callalily
Chicosci
Pupil
Sandwich

MEG Fantastik Boombastik Boombox Award
Monster RX 93.1
Magic 89.9
Max 103.5
Jam 88.3
Wave 89.1
Nu 107.5

MEG Super Stunner Award
Angel Locsin
Anne Curtis
Maja Salvador
Rhian Ramos
Sarah Geronimo
KC Concepcion

MEG Billboard Boy Award
Jake Cuenca
DingDong Dantes
Richard Gutierrez
John Lloyd Cruz
Sam Milby
Akihiro Sato

MEG Young Athlete Award
Chris Tiu
Simon Atkins
Kirk Long
Joshua Webb
Nico Salva
Nico Ibaviosa

MEG Couch Potato-Magnet Award (LOCAL)
Lipgloss
MTV
MYX
Betty La Fea
My Girl
Your Song

MEG Couch Potato-Magnet Award (International)
Gossip Girl
Boys Over Flowers
Project Runway
One Tree Hill
Beverly Hills 90210
American Idol

MEG Slick Talker In Red Lipstick Award
Iya Villania
Isabelle Collins
Nikki Gil
Andi Manzano
Bianca Roque
Heart Evangelista

MEG Slick Talker In Blue Pants Award
Luis Manzano
Drew Arellano
Raymond Gutierrez
Robi Domingo
Billy Crawford
Andre Felix

MEG Local Flip Flick Award
You Changed My Life
Baler
Villa Estrella
And I Love You So
For the First Time
A Very Special Love

MEG Foreign Flip Flick Award
Twilight
Transformers
Harry Potter
17 Again
GI Joe
Confessions of a Shopaholic

MEG Can’t-Live-Without Thingamajig Award
Mac’s Iphone
Mac Air (thinnest laptop)
Nokia N85
Panasonic Lumix
Rock Band
PS3

MEG Gone Good Award
UNICEF
Advocates for Youth
PETA
Gawad Kalinga
Rock ED
Green Peace

Elimination ends September 21st. Only the top 3 from each category will advance to the finals, which will start September 24th up to October 16th. Awards night happens on October 30, 2009.

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SP: Palau - Regroup!

After Maya was voted off, the two tribes were gathered together to reshuffle. Too soon? You may think so but it's so in favor of Jef who's in danger to be voted off next should the old Airai tribe lost the immunity challenge.

The "reshuffle" was done by draw lots, so unlike the first time they were grouped into two tribes.

(The first time, they put Bolado and Carol as Airai and Koror respectively, the two alternately picked a castaway of their choice to become a tribe member. The chosen new tribe member will in turn choose another one from the unchosen pack to become the next member.)

Suzuki, Echo, and Marvin remained Koror members. They were joined by Sean, Jef, and Amanda.

On the other side, Charles, Louie, and Kara joined the original Airai members Troy, Cris, Vlad, and Mika.

The castaways were put to test right after the regroup via Reward Challenge, the prize of which are fishballs. The reward was won by Airai and with watery mouth, the Koror tribe had to watch the happy Airai tribe while devouring the fishballs.

Jef felt disappointed of herself having had to go back to the beach and void her turn while in the middle of a swimming race. She wasted precious, precious time.

Tomorrow, the castaways will try to get alliances with their new tribe members. Justin and Maya will also compete against each other to determine who will remain in Isla Purgatoryo.

Will Justine have a winning streak? We'll find out tomorrow.

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"Stairway to Heaven" Coming This Month

In the same fashion as My Name is Kim Sam Soon and LaLola, GMA brings us another television series adaptation, this time the Korean "story of undying love," Stairway to Heaven.

Dingdong Dantes, who was last seen in this year's tv remake of Ang Babaing Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang, takes the lead as Cholo. Rhian Ramos gets the role of the leading lady, Jodie. Rhian was just recently seen as the leading lady to Richard Gutierrez's Zorro.

One more actress to watch out for in GMA-7's version of Stairway to Heaven is Glaiza de Castro's take on the role of the kontrabida, Eunice.

Watch a compilation of Stairway to Heaven teasers below:
Other actors in the cast are:

TJ Trinidad as Tristan
Jean Garcia as Maita
Jestoni Alarcon as Architect Joven
Karen delos Reyes as Sherryn
Barbi Forteza as Young Jodie
Jhake Vargas as Young Tristan
Joshua Dionisio as Young Cholo
Anne Lazaro as Young Eunice
Say Alonzo as Maya

Stairway to Heaven hits the tube this month only on GMA-7.

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Murder My Heart

 
Lady Gaga took part in Michael Bolton’s upcoming album by writing a song for the adult contemporary singer. The song, Murder My Heart, is so love song you won’t think Lady Gaga have penned it. The album is called One World One Love and is coming out September 21st.

Listen to it below:

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