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Wanted to know which movie is currently Number 1 in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival? Here are the total gross income (3rd day) of all the movies in the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2011: 1. Enteng ng Ina Mo – 91.9 million 2. Panday 2 – 51.5 million 3. Segunda Mano – 46.9 million 4. Shake Rattle and Roll 13 – 22.8 million 5. My Househusband – 20.8 million 6. Asiong Salonga – 7.96 million 7. Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – 4.1 million

This coming 2012, the Kapatid network is set to turn ‘dreams’ into a ‘reality’ as TV5ushers the New Year with a formidable line-up of reality programs that promises to shake up Filipinos’ TV viewing experience. Headlining these new shows is the much awaited and highly anticipated Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Philippines. This touching reality series franchise, originally produced by Endemol, follows the original format of providing home renovations to less fortunate families and communities within the span of seven days. It seems like an impossible task, but with the help of the show’s dedicated design team and kind-hearted volunteers, EM:HE is able to bring a new home and a new hope to the lives of deserving families. For its Philippine debut, the design team will be led and hosted by the country’s “King of Reality TV” Paolo Bediones, who will be joined by Tessa Prieto-Valdez and Divine Lee. TV5 serves another heartwarming and entertaining reality show in Dancing Nation, a unique...

Tyron Perez entered showbiz through the defunct GMA-7 reality-based artista search "Starstruck" in 2003. He also used to be one of German Moreno's co-hosts in Kapuso weekend late night show "Walang Tulugan with the Mastershowman". The actor was found lifeless at the back seat of a black Toyota Altis parked along the service road of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela on Thursday night, December 29. GMA-7 news reporter Mark Salazar confirmed on his twitter account (@MarkSalazarGMA7) that the actor has indeed committed suicide. Salazar tweeted: Young actor Tyrone Perez committed suicide on December 29, 2011. He’s dead. Please pray for his family and friends.”

News are circulating that TV5 Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan is in talks with GMA-7 stockholders for possible buy-out of the Kapuso network. Social media sites are being bombarded by comments saying they believe, some does not, in the rumors. PEP even posted an article that MVP is currently talking with the Jimenez, Duavit and Gozon families for the possible immediate buy-out - and the deal, according to reports, involved a lot of money. TV5 host-actress Ruffa Gutierrez even confirmed this report on twitter but remarkably missed to say what really is MVP to buy next. Can Cristy Fermin (who notably consistent in revealing identity of artists moving to TV5) confirm this news, too? Photo source: Philippine TV Ratings on FB. text source showbiznest

Watch MMFF 2011 PArade of Stars as the casts of MMFF 2011 official entries Panday 2, House Husband, Segunda Mano, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Shake Rattle & Roll 13, and Enteng Ng Ina Mo in their respective floats greeted fans and supporters. video credit:coolbuster

Kapamilya ot showbiz couple Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo cover Metro Magazine annual "Body" issue this January 2012 - their sexiest shoot ever! Photographed by Xander Angeles at One Rockwell East Sky Lounge, Bea and Zanjoe both revealed the reason why they could be considered the sexiest real-lifePinoy celebrity sweethearts to watch. Other hot and sexy celebrity couples featured in the magazine are Victor Basa and Divine Lee, husband and wife Georgia and Armand del Rosario and Hideo Muraoka and wife Fatima Rabago. Joining them are brother and sister Daniel Matsunaga and Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga and the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation team. Metro Magazine "Body" issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected supermarkets and bookstores nationwide.

Who do you think is the biggest newsmaker of 2011. Vote on GMA's Trending 2011. Just copy and paste on your browser the highlighted link http://bit.ly/v28gId - to vote! The list of winners will be posted here just after the official announcemenr from GMA.

Watch Lovely Embuscado, thanks her fans as Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break texter's choice. Lovely is mentor Jaya's Protege.

Congratulations to all the winner ok Kapusong Pasko 2011, just visit the Kapusong Pasko Winners Photo Album to see who made it to our Top 15! Keep visiting www.facebook.com/GMANetwork for more promos! Maligayang Pasko Kapuso! image and text credit:gmanetwork

Congratulations to metor Aiza's Protege  Krizza Neri for bringing home the title of the first ever Protege Grand Winner. Protege The Final Battle was held in SM MOA on December 18. Krizza became a trending topic in microblogsite Twitter worldwide.

It's Christmas --- the season of sharing! And in every feast, families can share matching dishes to make their celebration more special! Let comedians Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola share their gift of laughter and their very special dish: Quick Baby Back Ribs! And in this corner. get ready to be captivated and knocked out at the same time with Ms. World First Princess Gwendolyn Ruais and WBO Flyweight Champion Bryan Villoria's Kare-Kare with Truffle Oil! You can also try the perfect, homemade goodness of Chicken Hamonado and Crown Roasted Chicken in your Noche Buena! And be there as Master Chef Boy Logro and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica Soho face off with their personal recipes: Roast Pork in Apple Sauce and Seafood Past! This Saturday, experience double the flavor and double the fun in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho's Christmas Special!

Here is the statement released by GMA-7 Corporate Communications early this evening regarding the reunion project of reel and real-life sweethearts DongYan: GMA Network happily announces that no other than Philippine television's primetime queen Marian Rivera will be the leading lady of Dingdong Dantes in the upcoming series My Beloved." "Fans of the real and reel couple have long been clamoring for another television project together.  "Hence, the Kapuso management is granting their request. "Since the launch of their last project in April 2010, the showbiz royal couple will once again grace the boobtube together and bring another truly memorable experience on primetime." Rhian Ramos already shot some scenes but  needed to take a break for personal reason involving her and ex-boyfriend Mo Twister.

Former Bubble Gang Sexy star Francine Prieto is again making a buzz online after dropping an honest, frank reply to a query sent to her on twitter by blogger Professional Heckler (@HecklerForever). Peter Katigbak (@StPeterski): @fwancheen Bumabalik lang sayo ang kawalan mo ng modo sa paglapastangan sa Pangulo. Ikaw ang nag umpisa! #ThinkBeforeYouClick Francine's reply: @StPeterski PAGLALAPASTANGAN BA ANG PAGSASABI NG TOTOO? YUN ANG PREFERENCE KO AYOKO SA PANOT. MASYADONG MAKITID UTAK MO. ...I should not step down sa level ng isang laos na bold star. My apology. I regret it. Francine's reply: @StPeterski TARANTADO! IKAW ANG WALANG MODO!!!! ...Back to work. My apology kay Bb. Francine Prieto. Francine's reply: @StPeterski YAN ANG PROBLEMA SA IBA MAHINA KOKOTE DI MAKAINTINDI NG INTELLIGENT HUMOR!!! ...Dyosko. Wag naman po sana nyo hayaan na gamitin ako para pag usapan sya sa ulet Showbiz. Francine's reply: @StPeterski KALALAKI MONG TAO BASTOS KA!!!!! MAY SAINT PA YANG TWI...

The talent manager dared Nadia to fight her face-to-face instead of fighting her through Twitter. In an article posted at Manila Standard Today Nadia Montenegro sought the help of police after talent manager Annabelle Rama allegedly tried to punch her right in front of a state prosecutor inside the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday, December 6. Annabelle is the former manager of Alyanna Alissandra Asistio, 17, and Annika Allandra Asistio, 15 who is now being accussed by their mom Nadia of child abuse. Video credit:PEP

Who among the Protege Finalists  Lirah, Lovely, and Krizza will become the ultimate ultimate Protege? Nomer Limatog and Jensen Tenoso the Protege's of Rachael Ann Go and Ms. Claire Dela Fuente respectively was eliminated oin Protege's final elimination night.

This December, the search is on for the singing kiddies who will take the center stage and become the newest child wonders of GMA’s upcoming primetime seriesBiritera. Biritera, is a family-oriented drama series which will showcase unparalleled acting and incomparable singing ability that will surely be loved by pinoys all over the world. Biritera aspirants must be eye-catching girls, from ages 8 to 10, who embody star quality and must have that soulful singing ability and remarkable acting prowess. The nationwide auditions are ongoing until December 9 at the GMA Network Annex from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hopefuls must bring their biodata with photos (1 close-up and 1 whole body), minus one of their song choice, birth certificate and written parental consent. Get your vocal chords’ ready, show us that you’re beyond compare and ready to be the next singing child stars on GMA’s Biritera! Photo credit: MoonEmbracesSun on PinoyExchange

Watch Rosalyn Navarro's Comeback Performance during the Protege Wild Card Battle night. Rosalyn's mentor is Ms. Imelda Papin.

Watch Denise the Sweet Siren, Protege of  Gloc-9 as she performs on the Wild Card Battle for Protege. Denise perfroms her version of "Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka."

Watch Samantha Felizco, Protege of Joey Generoso, tries for a Protege comeback during the Battle for the Wild Card night.

Watch Flash Mob Mumbai - CST Official Video. 200 ordinary Mumbaikars (aged 4-60) come together one busy Sunday evening for the pure joy of dancing. The historic CST station blares 'Rang De Basanti' on their speakers while surprised train commuters rush to see whats going on.

Watch Jaya's Protege, Lovely Embuscado performs 'I believe I can fly' on the Protege Wild Card battle. Lovely and Nomer is back on Protege competition after winning the Wild Card Battle on November 27, Subday.

Watch Nomer Limatog ang Bibong Showstopper from Cebu on the Protege Wild Card Battle with Ariel Pineda as his temporary mentor.

Bibong Showstopper, Nomer Limatog and Singing Cinderella, Lovely Embuscado is back on Protege competition stage after winning in the wild card battle on November 27 in Protege's most surprising twist yet, where an ex-proteges were given a second shot at stardom! You have the power to manipulate the result of the next Protege elimination night live gala on December 4.  How to vote for your favourite Protege ( here's how ). image and video credit:Protege fanpage

Watch Protege: The Wild Card Battle on November 27. In Protege's most surprising twist yet, an ex-protege will be given a second shot at stardom! You have the power to manipulate the result on the who will be able to make it again and get a chance to compete again, just vote for your favourite Protege ( here's how ). image and video credit:Protege fanpage Nomer Limatog and Lovely Embuscado is back on Protege competition stage after winning in the wild card battle.

Jay-R, the country's Platinum Prince of Soul has just released his self-producedChristmas album called "Holiday of Love". "Holiday of Love" may be one of the projects closest to JayR's heart. Aside from admitting that he is certainly a “Christmas person,” this album featureshow gifted he is not only as a singer, but also a musician and a music producer. Holiday of Love was produced by JayR himself for his own Homeworkz label, and distributed by Universal Records. “This album is very special to me, and I am very proud of it,” says JayR. “I hope everyone grabs a copy. I hope you’ll let me be a part of your Holiday of Love.” Classic Holiday tunes like Holy Night, Do You See What I See?, Give Love onChristmas Day, Sleigh Ride, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, White Christmas, Into (O Christmas Tree), Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, This Christmas, Santa Baby, and The Little Drummer Boy are given the updated, R&B, groovy feel. Wrapping u...

GMA Network Website has  New Look which is still in Beta mode. It has now a red banner background and a new, bigger and improved headline news banner. The new feature is the 'Editor's Peak' for News, Lifestyle and Economy. Here's a screen capture of the new GMA Networks website.

Watch Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho presents Pasko Na, Sinta Ko!, Bayan ng mga Suman, Horsey, Horsey!, Giant Art, and Holiday Getaway this Saturday, November 26. Pasko Na, Sinta Ko! While some singles wax sentimental about their lack of love life, some couples found warmth through love in this cool season. Just like Lola Aurelia, who was recently reunited with her husband Lolo Luis with the help of the internet community. And "Love stories" are also a hit as Marcelo writes it online! This Saturday, fall in love with these December romantic stories! Bayan ng mga Suman Every region in the Philippines has a unique type of suman or glutinous rice, which are lovingly wrapped in leaves. Find out why Filipinos choose this delicacy as one of their all-time favorite snack! Horsey! Horsey! In the recently concluded Adivay Festival in Benguet, horses were not just challenged on race tracks, some of them also joined games such as "Trip to Jerusalem" and "Backstroke Racing...

Four GMA executives were chosen to become members of the distinguished panel of jurors in the 39th International Emmy Awards. GMA Network Senior Vice President for Entertainment Wilma V. Galvante, Vice President for Program Management Jose Mari R. Abacan, Vice President for GMA Worldwide Roxanne J. Barcelona, and Vice President for News Programs and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Jessica A. Soho were selected as members of the distinguished panel of jurors in the 39th International Emmy Awards. Galvante participated as a juror in the final round of judging for the Best Actress category, where she reviewed entries from Brazil, Hong Kong, Sweden, and United Kingdom. Galvante was a judge in the Emmys in 2006 for the Best Comedy Program category, and in 2008 for the Best Actor category. Soho, meanwhile, was tasked to evaluate entries in the English-Language Current Affairs category, which include entries submitted by news organizations from the United States, United Kingdom, Cana...

Marian Rivera's Amaya leads the Primetime race again. Munting Heredera is still very much on the race taking the second spot. GMA's reality show Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown is also strong in Primetime ratings. Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs from November 22 to 24, 2011 among Mega Manila households (People Ratings. November 22, Tuesday Daytime: 1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 13.4% 2. Kapuso Movie Festival: Siyempre Ikaw Lang...Ang Syota Kong Imported (GMA-7) - 8.1% 3. Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin (GMA-7) - 7.6% 4. Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit (GMA-7) - 7.3% 5. Kokak (GMA-7) - 6.4% 6. Dragon Ball Z Kai (GMA-7) - 6.3% 7. Cinderella Man (GMA-7) - 5.6% 8. Bleach (GMA-7) / T3 Kapatid Sagot Kita! (TV5) - 4.8% 9. Showtime (ABS-CBN) - 4.2% 10. Phineas and Ferb (GMA-7) / Fairytail (GMA-7) - 4.1% Primetime: 1. Amaya (GMA-7) - 13.4% 2. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 13.1% 3. Munting Heredera (GMA-7) - 12.4% 4. Budoy (ABS-CBN) - 11.6% 5. Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig ...

For sure a lot of viewers are grateful that GMA is providing a timely documentary for the Filipino people to become more aware on what's happening to our environment. This year, GMA News and Public Affairs embarks on its biggest environmental project. ORAS NA, hosted by Richard Gutierrez, takes us to places where there is significant visual evidence to suggest that time may indeed be running out for the resources that provide our most basic needs.

Krizza sings "Narda" by Kamikazee during the 5th Elimination Night of GMA-7's show "Protege: The Battle for the Big Break." Watch RnB Sistah Krizza's version of Narda. Video embed only from Youtube.

Watch Protege So Wat's performance during the 5th Protege Elimination Night. So Wat was put on a hot seat as the judges delivers spicy comments regarding their attitude and what they say against the judges at protege's headquarters. Video embed only from YouTube. Mentor Joey De Leon at one point even asked them "Nag-aral naman siguro kayo ng College?"

Kenneth Monico sings "Bakit Pa Ba" with Kris Lawrence during the 5th Elimination Night of GMA-7's talent search "Protege: The Battle for the Big Break." Watch Soul Heartthrob Kenneth's version of Bakit Pa Ba featuring Kris Lawrence. Video embed only from YouTube.

Lirah sings "Bulong" and "Huling El Bimbo" during the 5th Elimination Night of GMA-7's show "Protege: The Battle for the Big Break." Watch the Pop Sweetheart Lirah's performance during the 5th Elimination Night. Video embed only from YouTube.

Sharon Cuneta is now officially a certified Kapatid! Sharon Cuneta finally put an end to the never-ending rumor that she will be leaving ABS-CBN, her home for 23 years, when she signed an exclusive 5-year contract with TV5 earlier this evening, November 22, at TV5 Marajo office. The Megastar has kept mum on the issue, but Judy Ann Santos, who considers her as one of the closest friends in show business, in a recent interview said she will support Sharon’s decision whatever it may be. “Basta kung saan siya magiging masaya at aalagaan nang husto, doon ako kasi deserving siya, Megastar siya at pinaghirapan niya kung ano man siya ngayon,” she reportedly said. The contract signing was witnessed by TV5 top honchos TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray Espinosa and TV5 COO Robert Barreiro who warmly welcomed the Megastar as the newest biggest Kapatid star. Also present in the contract signing were Sharon's managers Sandra Chavez and Vic del Rosario of Artists Agency, Inc. Among Sharon...

Jensen sings "Anak" during the 5th Elimination Night of GMA-7's show "Protege: The Battle for the Big Break" Watch the Sultry Charmer Jensen's version of Anak featuring Jonalyn Viray.

Protege Lovely Embuscado sings "Halik" by Aegis during GMA-7's Protege 5th Elimination Night. Having garnered the lowest of SMS votes, Lovely was eliminated on November 20. Watch the Singing Cinderella's version of Halik. Video embed only from YouTube:

Jolina Magdangal and long-time boyfriend Mark Escueta got married on November 21, 2011- 5PM at Splendido Taal Golf and Country Club in Tagaytay City. Among those who attend the wedding ceremony were former Presidential candidate-Gibo Teodoro, Ronnie Puno, Franklin Drilon, Celia Rodriguez, Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Jaya, Beverly Vergel, Lilybeth Rasonable, Redgie Magno, Rachelle Ann Go, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricris Garcia, Diva Montelaba, Gian Magdangal, Sheree, Anne Curtis, Tuesday Vargas, LJ Reyes, Max Collins, Paolo and Suzi Abrera, Rhea Santos, Wilma Doesnt, Nikki Valdez, Kaye Abad, and Dante Garcia. Judy Ann Santos, Angelika dela Cruz, and Kyla served as bridesmaids in the ceremony with blue and pink motifs. Jolina and Mark share other passions apart from music. “We love biking around Tagaytay or Alabang on weekends. We’re into photography. And we both love yogurt.” To think, they almost didn’t meet. “I had a concert in Taiwan that was postponed because of a st...

Watch the Protege Final 6 performance on Party Pilipinas Proud Ako. Jensen Teñoso, Lirah Bermudez, Krizza Neri, Lovely Embuscado, Kenneth Monico, and So Wat perform with Party Pilipinas' hottest idols on  Party Pilipinas on November 20, 2011. Video embed only from YouTube:

Watch the Survivor Philippines Season 4 First Tribal Council. Geneva Cruz already quit the game at the very first day of competition. The first ever Tribal Council of  Survivor Philippines Season 4 will be held tonight, November 21. Who do you think will be voted out by the castaways. Ms. Maria Isabel Lopez the mother of another castaway Mara Lopez already give her tribe a hint on whom to vote as she wanted to leave the island already to be back on her comfort zone. The result will be posted here after tonight's episode. image credit:sp4officialfanpage  Meanwhile, here are the castaways of the 4th season of GMA-7′s reality show. M & M = Maria Isabel Lopez @ Mara Lopez G & K = Geneva Cruz @ KC Montero C & A = Carlo Gonzales @ Arthur Solinap C + I = Chuckie Dreyfus & Isabel Granada J + A = Jackie Forster & Angelika Schmeing-Cruz A + A = Alyssa Alano & Aifa Medina J & A = John Odulio & Arnold Aninion, Phil Volcanoes S & G = St...

Lovely Embuscado the Protege of Jaya was eliminated in Protege 5th elimination night. However, the first five eliminated Protege's will be back on the contest starting next week as the Protege were opened to them once more. One of them will be added again on the Top 5.

Watch Protege's Comeback Night  which will be held on November 27-Sunday . You have the power to manipulate the result on the who will be able to make it again and get a chance to compete again, just vote for your favourite Protege ( here's how ). image and video credit:Protege fanpage Lovely Embuscado the Protege of Jaya was eliminated in Protege 5th elimination night. However, the first five eliminated Protege's will be back on the contest starting next week as the Protege were opened to them once more.

Watch Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 2011 Movie Online Trailer here as we will embed it on this page, once it becomes available online. Yesterday Today Tomorrow is an upcoming movie and is Regal Entertainment’s entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2011 (MMFF). It is not a remake of the 1986 movie also produced by Regal, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. Yesterday Today Tomorrow is top billed by Maricel Soriano and Gabby Concepcion. Members of its cast include Dennis Trillo, Lovie Poe, Carla Abellana, Agot Isidro, Paulo Avelino, Eula Caballero, Solenn Heussaff, and Jericho Rosales. It will be directed by Jun Lana and premieres on December 25.

As expected the trilogy of Pacquiao-Marquez is the most watched on November 13, 2011-Sunday.  Here are the TV ratings (Household Ratings) last November 13, 2011 (Sunday) in Mega Manila based on the survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines: World Welterweight Championship: Pacquiao-Marquez III (GMA-7) – 43.7% Pacquiao-Marquez III Magkalabang Mortal (GMA-7) – 20.6% Kapamilya Blockbusters: Petrang Kabayo (ABS-CBN) – 20.5% Kapamilya Blockbusters: Babe I Love You (ABS-CBN) – 10.8% Dragon Ball (GMA-7) – 10.5% AHA! (GMA-7) – 10.3% Showbiz Central (GMA-7) – 10% Master Hamsters (GMA-7) – 9.2% Tom And Jerry Tales (GMA-7) – 9.1% The Buzz (ABS-CBN) 8.1% Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 22.1% Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7) – 21.4% Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break (GMA-7) – 21.2% Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 18.8% 24 Oras Weekend (GMA-7) – 17.6% Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited (ABS-CBN) – 16.7% TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 15.6% Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 15.1% Sanib Pwersa (GMA-7) – 14.8% J...

Kapuso star and Youtube sensation Julie Anne San Jose, who captured the hearts of millions with her covered songs – her rendition of Nicki Minaj’s Super Bass makes it into Top 10 Women to watch for 2012! Recently, she was awarded as the Best Teen Female Performer during the 24th Aliw Awards. People say that she is the perfect role model for young girls everywhere and we couldn’t agree more. Hands down, she’s the winner. Julie Anne is a fast-rising star who is ready to take over Manila and the rest of the world by storm. Women to watch from other countries are American politician Gabrielle Giffords, Japanese virtual popstar Hatsune Miku, Indonesian CEO Karen Agustiawan, Taiwanese popstar Ella Chen, Malaysian professional squash player Nicol David, Korean popstar Dara of 2NE1, Indian chocolate artisan Mayavee Khandelwal and UK singer Birdy.  Julie Anne's cover of Nicki Minaj 'Superbass' now reached more than 11 million views and still counting. Watch it here:  Julie Anne S...

Watch Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid's son as he will be introduced to the public for the first time, this Sunday on Party Pilipinas "Proud Ako!" episode on November 20, 2011. image credit:ogie alcasid and yahoo philippines

Watch Itik Festival, Discounts! Discounts!, Buntis, Brgy. Away, and Bone Mineral Deficiency in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho this Saturday, November 19, 2011 episode. Itik Festival This November, ducks breeders in Victoria, Laguna boost their industry with its Duck Festival! Aside from colorful floats and lively street dancing, a wide variety of activities also feature ducks as main attraction! Discounts! Discounts! Not everything in this world is for free, but we can always do our part and save! Nowadays, consumers use groupons and vouchers to avail of large discounts for different products and services. But in reality, are they really cost-friendly? Buntis Pregnant women need not worry about being bored and lonely. with the variety of new activities for mothers-to-be. With activities like Buntis Walkathon and Buntis Pageant, who would have thought that this stage can be an exciting one for women? Brgy. Away! When problems within the community arise, people often go to Baranggays f...

How to join Survivor Philippines Season 4 Twitter Katribo Council? How to participate? • One hour before the airing of #SP4, during the airing of the show, and one hour after, we would have pre-selected (2-3) castaways to have a Twitter Conference with our followers. • Followers would be granted to ask a question to the available castaways by tweeting their questions to @survivorphils4, the hashtag #SP4 is required after the question. Only the questions with #SP4 will be entertained. • @survivorphils4 will forward the questions to the castaways involved. Only questions coming from and moderated by @survivorphils4 will be answered by the castaways. • Answers or replies to the questions must be tweeted to @survivorphils4 and to the follower who asked, the hashtag #SP4 is also required after the answer.

Lirah Bermudez performs along with her mentor Janno Gibbs in a rock mash-up of Hallelujah and Nosi Balasi. These are songs by Bamboo and Sampaguita.

Lovely Embuscado and Jaya gives a soulful rendition of the Filipino classic "Sino ang Baliw" by Kuh Ledesma.

Dramatic actors Claudine Barretto and Dennis Trillo seem to have enjoyed their previous stint in GMA-7’s “Spooky Nights”. This Saturday, November 19, they return to the show for its next hardcore horror feature titled “Kalaro”. With Munting Heredera child stars Mona Louise Rey and Migs Cuaderno, “Kalaro” presents a story about a father who wants to win the approval of his son after his marriage breaks up. Further complicating things between them are two ghosts wanting to take them to the after life by causing their death. While his wife is on a vacation abroad, Chris (Dennis) finally has a chance to bond with his son, Clark (Migs). However, it seems that only Chris enjoys their current setup because the boy hates him and his new home – a unit on the sixth floor of a strange condominium. Clark is bored because, aside from the fact that he is staying with his dad, there seems to be no other kids on the sixth floor. Thus, he gets excited and happy when he meets Ena (Mona), a girl who...

Watch Kenneth Monico and his mentor Jay-R perform Lately by Stevie Wonder.

Watch Jensen Teñoso and Claire dela Fuente sings the Pocahontas theme song "Colors of the Wind."

Watch So Wat and their mentor, Rey Valera perform his OPM classic, "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga."

Krizza Neri sings with her mentor Aiza Seguerra a heartful mash-up of "If I Could" and "Wind Beneath My Wings."

Watch Nomer Limatog, Jr. and his mentor, Rachelle Ann Go perform Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.

TV5 International Successfully Launches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Pilipinas Global Network Limited (PGNL), TV5’s international arm, officially launched in the Middle East via a 3-day event dubbed “Give Me 5, Kapatid.” Held last November 3-5 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the events were made possible with the help of its partner, Orbit Showtime Network (OSN). “Give Me 5, Kapatid” kicked off on November 3 with a press conference and a luncheon at the Sky Lounge of Gloria Hotel in Dubai. TV5 President and CEO Atty. Ray Espinosa and PGNL President Claro Carmelo Ramirez were joined by chosen community leaders and members of the local press. Kapatid star Ruffa Gutierrezand comedian Shalala were also present during the said press conference. The following day, the group took off to Abu Dhabi for a whole day of celebration. Shalala and Pinoy Explorer Aga Muhlach prepared a special presentation for Filipinos living in the area. This grand Fans Day brought enjoyment and happiness to Kapatids year...

The most awaited 4th Season reality show of GMA Survivor Philippines (Doubles) will be air the first episode tonight at 9PM on GMA Telebabad after Munting Heredera. Mga Katribo, please share this to everyone. Survivor Philippines Celebrity Doubles Showdown - NGAYONG GABI NA! Let's all watch it later at 9PM sa GMA Telebabad. image and video credit:gmanetwork

Rachael Anne Go's Protege, Nomer Limatog was eliminated in the fourth elimination night and fifth live gala on November 13, 2011 which was held on SM MOA Center Stage.

Watch Startalk TX as Rick Lo interview Breaking Dawn Stars. Startalk TX Now will expose all the hottest, latest and exclusive showbiz stories this Saturday, November 12. “Breaking Dawn” stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will share the behind-the-scene stories about their upcoming film as they face Startalk’s Reputable Host Ricky Lo in an exclusive interview. Don’t miss the Totally Xciting, Totally Xclusive and Totally Xplosive episode of Startalk TX NOW this Saturday after Eat Bulaga on GMA 7.

Watch Protege's 4th Elimination Night and 5th Live Gala which will be held on November 13-Sunday at the SM MOA Center Stage. You have the power to manipulate the result on the third elimination night, just vote for your favourite Protege ( here's how ). Who do you think will become the 4th Mentor-Protege tandem to be eliminated? During the first elimination night, Rosalyn Navarro, the Protege of Ms. Imelda Papin got the lowest vote from texters and eventually leave the Protege stage. While Samantha Felizco is the second casualty and Denise Barbacena Protege of mentor Gloc 9 leaved the Protege stage on November 6. image and video credit:Protege fanpage What: 5th LIVE GALA, 4th ELIMINATION NIGHT When: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011 Timing: 5:15pm Rachael Anne Go's Protege, Nomer Limatog was eliminated in the fourth elimination night and fifth live gala on November 13, 2011 which was held on SM MOA Center Stage.

The newest Pinoy YouTube singing sensation is starting to get noticed from various entertainment awards. Julie Ann San Jose won Best Female Teen Performer while her partner Elmo Magalona won the Best Male Teen Performer. Here are the full list of winners on 24th Aliw Awards 2011 for Live Entertainment held at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Best Male Teen Performer – Elmo Magalona (GMA-7) Best Female Teen Performer – Julie Ann San Jose (GMA-7) Outstanding Male Performer – Gian Magdangal (GMA-7) Discovery Of the Year – Solenn Heussaff (GMA-7) Best Choral Group – UP Singing Ambassadors Best Collaboration for a Major Concert – Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera, What Love Is Concert (ABS-CBN) Best Performance by a Female in Hotel Lounges and Bars – Jonalyn Viray (GMA-7) Entertainer of the Year – Charice Best New Group – Opera Belles Best Stand-up Comedienne – Pokwang (ABS-CBN) Best Male Emcee – Raymond Gutierrez (GMA-7) Hall of Fame – Boy Ab...

Watch The Road movionline trailer. Another quality film brought to you by GMA Films and Direk Yam Laranas. Showing October 2011. Starring: Carmina Villaroel, Rhian Ramos, Barbie Forteza, Marvin Agustin, Tj Trinidad, Ynna Asistio, Derrick Monasterio, Lexi Fernandez, Alden Richards, Louise Delos Reyes. A 12-year old cold case is reopened when 3 teens are missing in an abandoned road. In the course of the investigation, deeper and gruesome stories of abduction and murders are discovered. After more than two decades, the secrets of the haunted road may finally be revealed. Lets all watch GMA Films' "The Road" this Nov. 30, directed by Yam Laranas (The Echo - 2009), with Swedish musical scorer Johan Soderqvist (Let the Right One In - 2008) Enjoy the Full Trailer!

Krizza Neri performs the hit song by Alicia Keys, "If I Ain't Got You." Krizza's mentor is Aiza Suguerra.

Not only that ''iheartkapuso" but "iHeart Pinas." Watch the episode in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho on November 12, 2011- Saturday- 8:15 pm on GMA Primetime. While local celebrities have been trying hard to penetrate Hollywood, some foreign artists are also busy trying to snag their big break. here in the Philippines! Take the case of French journalist Julien Drolon. In the three years he's been staying in our country, he fell in love with our country's beauty and culture. And not only that, he also wants to build his singing career in the country with his very first recording, the song "Ipagpatawad Mo!" by his idol, Vic Sotto. Filipinos have not yet gotten over the victory of Shamcey Supsup in Miss Universe, when another Filipina, Gwendolyn Ruais, bagged 1st Runner-up in the recently concluded Miss World 2011. Dianne Necio also entered the Top 15 at the Ms. International beauty pageant in China. This is truly the year the world fall in love with Fil...

'No Other Woman' star, Anne Curtis tweeted that  GMA Staff  did not allowed her to go onstage for USTv Students' Choice Awards. GMA NETWORK STATEMENT ON THE USTv STUDENTS' CHOICE AWARDS KICK-OFF INCIDENT: Anne Curtis tweeted that she was not allowed by a GMA staff to go onstage during the USTv Students' Choice Awards kick-off. Here is GMA's side of the story: Prior to the event, network representatives had been briefed by the organizers/UST about the sequence of the programme. This was to be the basis for arranging our artists' schedules and determining their call time for the event. Based on the schedule, GMA artists were supposed to perform at 7 pm. Our talents were at the venue as early as 5 pm. Last-minute insertion of ABS-CBN's Banana Split cast in the programme however further pushed back the schedule. Shortly before GMA's number, GMA representatives confirmed the programme sequence with organizers. We were told that the Kapuso artists ...

Here are the full list of winners on 24th Aliw Awards 2011 for Live Entertainment held at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. Elmo Magalona and Julie Ann San Jose won Best Male and Female Teen Performers. Majority of the awards was won by GMA Artist. Best Male Teen Performer – Elmo Magalona (GMA-7) Best Female Teen Performer – Julie Ann San Jose (GMA-7) Outstanding Male Performer – Gian Magdangal (GMA-7) Discovery Of the Year – Solenn Heussaff (GMA-7) Best Choral Group – UP Singing Ambassadors Best Collaboration for a Major Concert – Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera, What Love Is Concert (ABS-CBN) Best Performance by a Female in Hotel Lounges and Bars – Jonalyn Viray (GMA-7) Entertainer of the Year – Charice Best New Group – Opera Belles Best Stand-up Comedienne – Pokwang (ABS-CBN) Best Male Emcee – Raymond Gutierrez (GMA-7) Hall of Fame – Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)

Protege 3rd elimination night: So Wat performs "Faithfully" by Journey during the 3rd elimination night of GMA-7's Protege show. So Wat mentor is Rey Valera.

The GMA Artist Center (GMAAC) launched on November 8, a magazine called Profiles, which showcases Kapuso stars.The launching was held at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La Hotel.  The magazine is actually a collaboration between GMAAC with PREF Media and Mega Publishing. The maiden issues of Profiles have several different covers. Featured individually are Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica, Tim Yap, Solenn Heusaff, Jackie Rice and Lovi Poe. Other versions include covers of Gwen Zamora and Sarah Lahbati; Jace Flores, Gino de la Pena, Stephanie Henares and Luane Dy; and Kris Bernal, Bela Padilla, and Aljur Abrenica. 

Watch ‘Iglot’ airs Finale Episode November 11. GMA-7’s fantasy-drama Iglot comes full circle as it ends with a race to the top of a volcano this Friday, November 11.  Father Ruben (Romnick Sarmenta) and Ning (Milkcah Wynne Nacion) embark on a new adventure as they try to save Iglot by bringing it to Mount Matahon, where the little creature truly belongs. However, the ambitious archeologist Dr. Petrovsky (Jaime Fabregas) reaches the top of the volcano first, and puts Ning’s life in danger. Right at the same time, Anton (Marvin Agustin), Ramona (Jolina Magdangal) and Aldo (Patrick Garcia) set out on a mission of their own as they try to save Mariella (Claudine Barretto) from Juancho (Luis Alandy). As Juancho asserts his power, an unexpected hero paves the way for Mariella to finally escape her captor, igniting a series of heart-stopping events. Struggling to protect themselves, will Ning and Father Ruben be able to keep Iglot from being harmed by Dr. Petrovsky? Will Mariella fin...

Rico Gutierrez, in another life, would have led a totally different career had he chosen -- right after high school in the United States -- to accept a scholarship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Fortunately for us, his interest in the physical sciences was outweighed by his love for the arts, and he instead accepted a Painting scholarship at the Otis/Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles. In a personal mission to reconnect with his roots, Rico then returned to the Philippines to reconnect with his roots and where he majored in Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. He is now best known for his outstanding contributions to the development and popularization of different television genres: horror, game shows, dating games, entertainment talk shows, and music video programming. Presently, he directs several shows for GMA-7, including the fourth season of the global reality show phenomenon, 'Survivor'. Read Full Story...

The Protege 3rd Elimination night: Jensen Teñoso performs"All is Fair in Love" by Stevie Wonder during the 3rd elimination night of GMA-7's Protege show. Jensen's mentor is Ms.Claire dela Fuente. 

Watch Time of My Life Final Week from November 14 to November 18. Only one more week to go before the Finale of our Favourite Danserye, "Time Of My Life!" Let us all go back to memory lane on the hottest, dance scenes in  Time of My Life countdown to the final episode! Catch Lisa and Fred in one of the more memorable dance scenes in the series and don’t forget to watch Time Of My Life, weekdays after Munting Heredera. Time of My Life Countdown Clip #3 Time of My Life Countdown Clip #2 Time of My Life Countdown Clip #1

According to the report  Regine Velasquez,  Asia’s songbird  gave birth to her son with husband Ogie Alcasid on November 8, Tuesday evening. Alcasid confirmed the news through an announcement he made on his  official Twitter account . He tweeted, “At 7:47pm nov 8,2011. God gave us Nathaniel James.” Video embed from Youtube.

Kenneth Monico performs his own rendition of "Open Arms" by Journey. Kenneth's mentor Jay-r chose the song for Kenneth and at first Kenneth is not confident to sing the song and prefer to sing Piolo Pascual's "Kailangan Kita" but agreed with his mentor to sing "Open Arms" later. 

Lirah Bermudez gives the Evanescence hit song "Bring Me To Life" her own flavor. Lirah's mentor is the King of Soul, Janno Gibbs.

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson fans cheered and his family members hailed as a triumph the verdict that found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death. The "Thriller" singer died in June 2009 at age 50 from an overdose of sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol, which Murray, his personal physician, administered to Jackson as a sleep aid. Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and elder sister Rebbie cried silently as the guilty verdict was read. As she left the courtroom, Katherine was asked by reporters if she was pleased and her answer was simply: "I am." Brother Jermaine told reporters, "Justice was served. Michael is with us." Other family members including father Joe Jackson, and siblings La Toya and Randy were whisked away from the court building in cars and did not talk to the media.- Reuters-  Read Full Story ...

Watch Jaya's Protege, Lovely Embuscado sings the filipino classic "Pangarap na Bituin". The song was popularized by Sharon Cuneta.

The Protege final 8 sings the hits of Mr. Joey De Leon in Party Pilipinas on November 6 just before the fourth live gala and third elimination night held in SM MOA Center Stage. The Protege their own version of Joey De Leon hits such as "Spaghetting Pababa't Pataas" by Sexbomb Dancers and Itaktak Mo by Joey himself.