Kris hindi napilit mag-powder ang kapatid na presidente

MANILA, Philippines - Kaloka ang mga speeches kahapon sa Mababang Kapulungan para sa proclamation nina newly elected President and Vice President Noynoy Aquino at Jejomar Binay.
Naimbyerna ang ilang nanonod sa TV dahil ang akala ng lahat, wala nang kung anu-anong mga seremonyas. Proclamation lang ang gustong mapanood ng tao kaya nainip sila sa paghihintay.
Anyway, medyo nabalam man ng konti, natuloy na ang pinakahihintay na proklamasyon ni Noy-Bi bilang mamumuno sa ating bayan.
Pero maraming nag-aapela na bakit hindi pinaakyat para sa photo op si Shalani Soledad, ang girlfriend ni newly elected president Noynoy although wala ang mga pamangkin niya. Tanging ang mga kapatid niya at mga asawa nito ang nasa likuran niya nang iproklamang bagong presidente ng Pilipinas.
Nakakaaliw naman ang mga sidelights sa ginanap na proclamation. Nag-tweet si Gigi Grande, reporter ng ABS-CBN na sinabi ni Sen. Chiz Escudero kay Ces Drilon na meron pang price tag ang suot na sapatos ng bagong pangulo nang dumating ito sa Batasan.
Seatmates naman sina Ogie Alcasid at Shalani Soledad.
Napanood din sa international channel na CNN ang nasabing proclamation nina president Noynoy at VP Binay.
Ayaw magpalagay ng powder ni Noynoy sa kanyang mukha. Gusto sanang lagyan ni Kris ng powder ang kapatid pagdating nila ng Batasan noong nasa Holding Room na sila, pero tumanggi raw si Noynoy. Hindi na raw napilit ni Kris ang kapatid.
Nabalita sa isang radio station na 10 pages ang inihandang speech ng bagong pangulo. Pero hindi na ito binasa ni Noynoy. Diretso na raw ito sa record section ng Kongreso.
Showbiz na showbiz ang dating ng pagiging pangulo ni Noynoy dahil sa kapatid na si Kris na nangako na tutulong sa kapatid para sa ikauunlad ng bayan.
Kaya ang theme daw ngayon ng bagong gobyerno, That's Entertainment sabi WF. * * *
Magkakaalaman na kung sino ang pinakamagaling sa buong Pilipinas dahil magaganap na ang grand finals ng pinakamalaking talent-reality show sa bansa na Pilipinas Got Talent ngayong Sabado (June 12) at Linggo (June 13) live sa Araneta Coliseum.
Mula sa libu-libong nag-audition na galing Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao, 12 lang ang maglalaban-laban para sa maging unang grand winner ng kumpetisyon at mauwi ang P2 milyon na premyo.
Kabilang sa mga finalists ang Batangueñong singer at certified YouTube sensation na si Jovit Baldivino na nakuha ang unang finalist slot sa unang semi-final round ng kumpetisyon matapos niyang awitin ang Carrie ng grupong Europe. Sinamahan siya ng judges choice at ventriloquist na si Ruther Urquia na inaliw naman ang sambayanan sa kanyang nakakatawang puppet show.
Hindi rin nagpahuli ang nakakamanghang magic tricks ni Allan "Alakim" De Paz na siyang nanguna sa botohan, at nakakakilig na boses ng Fil-Norwegian crooner na si Markki Stroem na siya namang nanguna sa puso ng mga hurado, matapos nilang masungkit ang finalist slots sa ikalawang round.
Nagpatuloy ang pamamayagpag ng mga kalalakihan sa ikatlong linggo ng labanan nang piliin ng sambayanan ang batang gitaristang si Keith Delleva at ng mga judges naman ang magkakapatid na breakdancers na Velasco Brothers.
Pagpasok ng ika-apat na semi-final round ay kinilala na nga ang unang babaeng lalaban sa finale sa katauhan ni Kaye, ang bokalista ng Ezra Band na pinaibig ang mga manonood matapos nilang bigyang buhay ang awiting Right Here Waiting sa ginanap na performance night. Tinanghal din na finalist si Sherwin Baguion na lumaban din sa kantahan at inawit ang Sana Maulit Muli.
Mas lalong naging bukod tangi ang halo ng mga acts na maglalaban-laban sa Pilipinas Got Talent nang pumasok ang pamilya ng mang-aawit na Luntayao Family at instrumentalist na si Jeline Oliva. Pinahanga ng chorale group ang lahat sa ka­nilang bersyon ng Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika ha­bang ang dalagitang mula Bicol naman ay pinabilib ang mga hurado sa kanyang pagtugtog ng violin at piano.
Tuluyan na ngang nakumpleto ang top 12 kama­kailan nang iluklok ng publiko sa grand finals ang dance group na Baguio Metamorphosis, na nagpamalas ng husay sa pagsayaw suot ang kanilang makukulay na costumes, at piliin naman ng mga hurado ang musical siren na si Ingrid Payaket, na nagbigay ng madamdaming awitin mula sa Broadway musical na Phantom of the Opera.
Bongga ang PGT dahil simula nang ilunsad ito noong Pebrero kasama sina Luis Manzano and Billy Crawford ay humataw na ito sa rating.
Huhusgahan kung sino ang mananalo kasama ang big three judges na sina Kris Aquino, Ai Ai delas Alas, at Freddie M. Garcia.

Kris on Noynoy: He's his own man

MANILA, Philippines - The youngest sister of president-elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has defended her brother from critics who lambasted him over possible appointments of celebrities to government posts.
"Ultimately, it's Noynoy's decision kung sino ang gugustuhin niya. Ang pinagdarasal ko lang sana pagbigyan ng pagkakataon ng mga tao 'yong mga talagang sincere ang paninilbihan sa bayan natin," television host-actress Kris Aquino said in her interview on "TV Patrol World" Wednesday.
As of now, Kris said Noynoy has yet to complete the list of his Cabinet secretaries. She was also aware that her brother had approached some people who belong to the entertainment industry.
"Lalo na when it comes to the affairs of the youth at lalo na sa arts na makakatulong naman talaga siguro kung galing sa mundo namin," she said.
Although Noynoy is grateful to big celebrities who supported him during the last elections, "he's his own man" when it comes to making decisions, noted Kris.
"He will always be grateful to those na nandoon mula umpisa. Kaya kagabi (Tuesday night) pinatawagan niya sa akin sina Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes, pero it's really up to Noy. I think it (appointments) will also be based on public sensibilities and sensitivities," she said.
"Pero alam naman nating lahat kapag ang isang tao naging pangulo na talaga, he's his own man. Talagang hindi na puwedeng utus-utusan ng kahit na sino. At natitiyak ko na si Noynoy hindi talaga magpapauto sa kahit sino," she added.
On Tuesday Noynoy told reporters he may appoint Dantes to an agency that deals with the youth, such as the National Youth Commission, but added, "that's just brainstorming."
Dantes was one of the strong supporters of Ninoy's presidential bid. He had appeared early on in Noynoy's political ads on television.
Also he was reportedly mulling the appointment of Grace Poe Llamanzares, daughter of the late actor, Fernando Poe Jr., to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
He was also reportedly considering comedian Joey de Leon to head the Optical Media Board (OMB), but the agency said President Arroyo's appointment of actor Ronnie Rickets to the OMB carries a fixed term that will last until February 2013.
Earlier, Noynoy said he was considering TV talk show host Boy Abunda for secretary of the Department of Tourism. Kris has admitted that she was the one who suggested to her brother to appoint Abunda as tourism secretary.
Abunda, however, said he was not yet financially ready to join the government. He also cited his current contract with ABS-CBN, which will end in 2011. -With a report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

Kris: I won't be vindictive

Now that her brother, Nonoy Aquino, has been proclaimed the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, will Kris Aquino get back at those who called Noynoy "Abnoy," questioning his mental condition, and those who have been calling Kris to keep her "promise" to live abroad if ever she'd become a burden to her Kuya Noy?
The Noynoy-Kris "bashers" can sit back and relax.
"Why will I be vindictive when we won?" Kris said in a phone interview with Funfare Update yesterday. "Our parents didn't raise us to be vindictive. Of course, I will always be nice to all but nicest to all those who staked their names, careers and reputations to help Noy. "
But, as she publicly promised, Kris will quit the ABS-CBN showbiz talk shows The Buzz and SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon) effective June 30 coinciding with President-elect Noynoy's oath-taking, although she will continue to do soaps. Those shows are vulnerable to intrigues that could, like in the past, get Kris in hot water.
"I don't want to give Noy stress," said Kris.
Saying her family owes it to the people, Kris said that her and her sisters (Ballsy, Viel and Pinky's) priority is "giving back to the people" by helping their Kuya Noy build a better Philippines. Yesterday, Kris jumpstarted her project to help her Kuya Noy in the areas of, among others, feeding the poor and providing them education. First stop was Tarlac, to be followed by Leyte (in cooperation with newly-elected Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez), Jolo and Cebu.
"My team will feed 2,000 school children. We won't stop with the feeding. From there, we go on to helping them acquire a good education. Boy (Abunda) said he would take care of the Samar provinces," clarified Kris.
At 39, Kris said that she has ceased to be the brat "that I used to be" and has matured considerably.
So how would the "new Kris" deal with her detractors?
"I will just ignore them," she shrugged. "Hindi ko na lang sila papansinin. " Flawless gives away LV bags
Somewhere in this section, you will find a Flawless ad about its promo to give away LV bags.
Said Flawless boss Rubby Sy, "We decided to reward our customers with a monthly raffle promo from June to November by giving away a designer bag. December being our anniversary month, we will raffle off a diamond. We chose LV because it's the brand most customers prefer. "
Rubby and Flawless COO Tanya Quibilan went to the LV shop at Greenbelt and discussed with LV sales associate Miles Ong the Flawless raffle promo campaign including plans to feature LV in all promo collaterals such as billboards, advertising, etc. Rubby requested for a discount since Flawless would be spending a lot of money promoting this campaign.
"Miles was not only happy with a big customer purchase, he personally chose the five bags that would fit the Flawless customers profile," said Rubby.
Business cards were exchanged, and Rubby further asked Miles to revert for possible discount given that she purchased in bulk. Miles said that he would inform the company. However, Miles was only too happy to close the deal and sell the bags but did not inform Rubby and Tanya that permission would have to be sought from the LV HQ if they wanted to feature the bags in the promo.
After a billboard featuring Lorna Tolentino with the LV raffle promo went up in Guadalupe Makati last Sunday, Flawless received a call from LV headquarters overseas to take down the billboard. Flawless was taken aback, because they not only bought these genuine bags from the local LV store, they had even informed the sales associate. Although Flawless did not think they did anything inappropriate they did not want to waste time to negotiate with LV as the promo has kicked off, they obliged by modifying the promo collateral.
One Flawless billboard in the whole of Philippines had caught the attention of the LV HQ. Credit goes to Flawless for making such an eye-catchy billboard with the ravishing LT who looks good enough to be an LV endorser.
Shouldn't Rubby have bought Hermes instead? Briefly noted
= Report from a Business Class passenger on Philippine Airlines flight 102 from L. A. to Manila the other day: "I was on the same flight with Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, and I saw how loving and caring Marian is. Sinusubuan pa n'ya ng ice-cream si Dingdong. They called each other 'Daddy' and 'Baby', and they held hands and were so cozy almost throughout the flight. Hayyyy, nakaka-in-love!"
= From reader Dr. Paciente A. Cordero Jr. : Just a minor correction to your item about newly-elected Northern Samar Vice Gov. Ram Uy whom you said is the "youngest vice governor in Region 8. " The region is actually composed not only of two but six provinces -- three Samar provinces (Northern, Eastern and Western), two Leyte provinces (Leyte and Southern Leyte) and Biliran Province.
= Chef Cheloy Ignacio, who's behind the raw-food diet, together with Dr. Sam Dizon, M. D. (a natural-medicine advocate), will conduct seminars on The Healing Wonders of Foods tomorrow, June 12, and on Sunday, June 13 starting at 9 a. m. at The Natural Health RawVolution Institute of the Philippines located at No. 113, Dona Julita Building, Kamuning Road, Quezon City. For inquiries, call landlines 355-0619, 687-1121 and 546-4181; or celfone numbers 0917-386-8277, 0927-950-5590 or 0920-550-9819.

Kris keeps her word, distributes school supplies to kids

Queen of Talk Kris Aquino made good with her promise to return to Tarlac to help indigent school children when she distributed school supplies and slippers Thursday, June 10 at the Aquino Center in Hacienda Luisita.
Kris gave away 2,000 packs of school supplies to 500 kids from three districts of Tarlac.
Aquino said in an interview aired on "Showbiz News Ngayon" June 11 that it was a promise she made to Tarlaqueno when she was still campaigning for her brother, President Noynoy Aquino.
"Nag-speech ako dito noong nangangampanya. Sinabi ko, 'Ang Tarlac ang unang lugar na nagbigay ng tiwala hindi lamang kay Noynoy kundi pati sa daddy ko dahil dito nagsimula ang political career ng mga Aquino,'" Kris said.
Kris is hopeful that she could reach out to more children in the future.
"This year, we are targeting 15,000 children na matutulungan. Hopefully, next year, maging 30,000 na 'yan," she said.
Half of the packs came from Mongol. Kris was given a special (discounted) price by Sterling for the rest.
Reizel Jamito, one of the beneficiaries of Kris' school supplies was thankful to the TV host.
"Maraming-maraming salamat po kay Tita Kris na binigyan po niya kami ng school supplies," she said.
Kris shared on "SNN" that generous souls also donated 2,000 pairs of slippers for the kids' parents.
"Meron ding mga mababait na Tarlaqueno na kusang nagbigay sa akin ng 2,000 pairs of slippers para naman daw 'yung mga magulang ng mga bata meron ding mauwi," Kris shared.
Kris' next stop is Cebu on June 22.

Kris Aquino says No Comment on Annabelle Rama's Public Service not to vote noy

as kris ask about annabelle rama's public service not to vote noynoy the only words comein kris mouth was " i dont want to talk it muna, marami pa akong inaasikaso di lang yang issue na yan. hayaan nyo na lang. basta ako i dont have any attitude problem at all. but still salamat sa mga pilipino sa pag pili ng kapatid ko even though minsan nagiging taklesa ako but it not intended to anyone, nasa kanila na yun if ma giguilty sila. di ko naman po kasalanan ang maging isang taklesang tao. mas malaking kasalanan pa sigurong maging plastic na tao."

Kris Aquino hints Melissa-Jake romance is over

Did loquacious TV host Kris Aquino just confirm that it's over between rumored couple Melissa Ricks and Jake Cuenca?

In the Separate Lives episode of "Showbiz News Ngayon" aired June 1, the show tackled showbiz break ups, and Melissa and Jake were included in the list.

After excerpts from past interviews of Jake and Melissa were shown, Kris, who probably could not contain to herself what she knew about the relationship, may have spilled the beans.

"Parang wala na 'ata silang dalawa (Melissa and Jake). Ewan ko, ayokong magsalita. Pero parang wala na 'ata. 'Yun lang 'ata," Kris revealed.

Kris' revelations did not end there. She dropped detail on who is pursuing Melissa these days.

"Pero I think ang never surrender si Jolo Revilla talaga, patuloy (siya)," she revealed.

Then, she traced the beginning of the Jolo-Melissa romance.

"Kasi remember before? Saan ba sila nag-meet? 'Agimat?' 'Di ba nagpadala siya ng food, as in, galore. Remember 'yung kuwento 'yon na lahat pinadalhan ng box-box na food? What was the food nga? Tony Roma's ba? Friday's? 'Di ba, basta, tipong ganoon na lahat," Kris went on with her account of how Melissa and Jolo met.

The controversial TV host then shared that Jolo continues to display generosity towards Melissa.

"Kasi daw doon sa last day ng 'Tanging Yaman,' si Jolo ang nagpa-last day. Oo. Hindi siya kasali sa casting, ha, pero siya ang nagpa-last day as in food, lechon, pastries daw, pancit of all kinds. Basta, siya ang nagpa-catering. 'Di ba bongga? Para kay Melissa, siya ang nagpa-last day. Bongga 'yon!"

Last day, in showbiz parlance, is a party thrown by the stars of the movie or a TV show.

This is not the first time that Jolo showered Melissa with gifts. He's given her food and flowers in the past. And on another occasion, Jolo sent Melissa a bouquet of flowers, which surprised the young actress no end. Last Valentine's Day, it was also rumored that Jolo gifted Melissa with a signature bag.

After the Melissa-Jake uncoupling, Jolo's name is again being romantically linked to his former "Agimat" leading lady

Kris Aquino says she was the one who suggested that Boy Abunda be part of the Aquino cabinet

Author: Bernie Franco

"If anybody is to be blamed, it's me." Ito ang simula ni Kris Aquino sa The Buzz kahapon na tinutukoy ang pagiging malaking balita ng diumano'y pago-offer ng posisyon ng kampo ni Presidential front-runner Sen. Noynoy Aquino kay Boy Abunda na maging bahagi ng kanyang gabinete. "I was the one who brought it up with Noy," sabi pa ni Kris. "I was the one who brought it up with Boy, not realizing naman that it would cause such a major front page. Tatlong araw na diretso na po."

Depensa ng actress-host, nakikita niya ang potensyal ni Boy para mabigyan ng posisyon sa magiging administrasyon ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid. Naibalitang balak diumano na io-offer kay Boy ang maging Department of Tourism secretary na umani ng ibat-ibang reaksyon. " Ako po kasi nakita ko kasi ang marketing capabilities ni Boy Abunda. Nakita ko ang pagmamahal niya sa ating mga probinsya at sa ating mga mamamayan at ang kagustuhan niya to serve," ani Kris.

Alam din daw umano niya na magiging tapat si Boy sa kanyang kapatid kung mailagay ito sa posisyon. "I dealt with Boy with so many money matters. And kung meron kang irerekomenda para sa gobyerno gusto mo 'yung taong mapagkakatiwalaan mo and 'yung taong hindi mangungurakot and protective at aalagaan 'yung presidente and alam ko si Boy handang ibigay ang buhay to protect my brother," pahayag ni Kris.

Nilinaw pa ni Kris na hindi pa naman umaabot sa puntong pormal nang inialok kay Boy ang posisyon, kung kaya't nagtataka siya kung bakit patuloy pa rin ang pambabatikos. " Ngayon po sa lahat ng bumabatikos sa kanya and nung napag-usapan po and hindi pa po umabot dun sa point na formal na 'yung offer, batikos pa rin kayo ng batikos. What's the point, eh hindi naman tayo umabot do'n?"

Pero sa pahayag ni Kris kahapon, pinanindigan ni Kris ang kanyang sinabi na karapat-dapat kay Boy ang mabigyan ng posisyon. " Ako nga po udyok pa ako ng udyok sa kanya (Boy). Ngayon sinasabi ko sa kanya tutal naman your getting all this flak and tutal naman alam natin na malaki ang mako-contribute mo sa Pilipinas, go for it Boy."

Will Shalani Soledad attend Senator Noynoy Aquino's inauguration?

Author: Nerisa Almo

Every Filipino is looking forward to the announcement of the country's new leader in the coming days. As of today, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III leads the official canvassing of votes at the Congress.

Because of this, many Pinoys are already curious whether his girlfriend, re-elected Valenzuela councilor Shalani Soledad, would be attending the inauguration of the President-apparent on June 30.

In an interview with GMA News, the son of the late Senator Ninoy Aquino and ex-president Corazon Aquino indirectly answered this question.

"Gusto ko yung family ko will be there," he told the media during his nephew Josh Aquino's birthday celebration yesterday, June 6.

He just said that his sisters Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Pinky Aquino-Abellada, Viel Aquino-Dee, and Kris Aquino-Yap would be present during his proclamation rites.

Meanwhile, GMA News also reported that the Aquinos have yet to decide between fashion designers JC Buendia and Paul Cabral to design the traditional Barong Tagalog that the senator will wear for his inauguration.

GIVING UP PRIVATE INTERESTS. In a separate interview with ABS-CBN News, Shalani revealed that she and Noynoy have both agreed to give up their personal interests once elected in public office.

"From the start, I think it was very clear naman to the both of us 'yong trabaho namin and kung ano ang requirements nito, and very supportive naman din siya in terms of my career. And of course, ako I understand na bayan muna," Shalani told ABS-CBN News reporter Ces Drilon earlier last month.

On the other hand, Noynoy already mentioned earlier that his girlfriend will have no official role in his administration. He said Shalani would have a different responsibility as councilor in Valenzuela City.

Kris Aquino shares Blessings of Love

"Thank you CD buyer. I haven't sung a single note, but you've supported my CDs and have given me 4 straight Platinum Albums in 3 years. Help spread the word and make this my 5^th platinum, okay?"

Thus started talk show host and actress Kris Aquino's personal thank you list found on the liner notes of her latest album released by Universal Records titled Blessings of Love.

For those who remain doubtful about Kris's bankability, her four previous albums were all indeed certified sellers based on sales figures despite her not having to croon or belt out tunes one after the other.

Blessings of Love follows the same route.

Shaped perhaps by the death followed by the overwhelming love accorded to her mother by the public and the impending proclamation of her brother Noynoy as the country's 15^th president, the album carries more personal theme songs bordering on love, lost, hope and nostalgia.

Martin Nievera leads the lineup of songs with his own written material titled "Impossible Dreams"--an obvious nod but not to be confused to the classic poignant tune "The Impossible Dream," which is one of the tunes associated to Ninoy Aquino's struggles during the Marcos regime.

"Thank you for giving me such a beautiful song that paid so much tribute to the legacy of my parents," Kris wrote to the Concert King. "Thank you for acknowledging how much Mom's life changed the political outlook of your own family."

NOTEWORTHY SINGERS. Aside from Martin Nievera, other big names who lent their time and talent to the project were Gary Valenciano ("Love Is The Answer"), Jed Madela ("To Where You Are"), Nina ("You Are Not Alone"), Jay R ("Dance With My Father"), Gail Blanco ("Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo"), Erik Santos ("Iingatan Ka"), Ogie Alcasid ("Ikaw"), Noel Cabangon and Aia de Leon ("Kanlungan") and Ronnie Liang ("Walang Iba").

Christian Bautista's cover of Jose Mari Chan's "I Have Fallen In Love (With The Same Woman Three Times)" undoubtedly is one of the disc's highlights. The mentioned track is close to Kris's heart since the lyrics of the song were based on a poem written by Ninoy to Cory.

The theme song of Noynoy's campaign "Hindi Ka Nag-iisa" composed by Ogie Alcasid and interpreted by Regine Velasquez was also included in the album.

"You told me 'Hindi Ka Nag-iisa' the song was an answered prayer that you wrote in just a couple of hours. You literally had a dream and it became our battle cry. Thank you for the gift of music when our hearts were still bleeding from such a profound loss," reads Kris's message to Ogie.

Blessings of Love once again reveals an intimate part of Kris through music that inspires and touches the heart of every listener.

"I believe there's always a reason to feel blessed, to feel grateful," said the TV personality in her message sent out to fans. "I thank God for giving me this life that I wholeheartedly share with all of you."

Kris Aquino's Blessings of Love is now available in all record bars.

Kris has new inspirational album

MANILA, Philippines - Kris Aquino's newly-released album has created excitement in the music scene. Titled Blessings of Love (Universal Records), the top-selling CD again reflects an important phase in her life, told in inspiring words and music.

In the Pinoy music scene, Kris is also known as the queen of concept albums. Since she started recording concept CDs, all her albums have been consistently certified platinum.

Kris started her liner notes in the album with touching thank you notes, where she thanked her fans, Gary V, Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, Jed Madela, JayR, Nina, Gail Blanco, Ronnie Liang, Erik Santos and Regine Velasquez. These artists have performed in the new CD.

The songs in the CD are Impossible Dreams (Martin Nievera), Love is the Answer (Gary V), To Where You Are (Jed Madela), You Are Not Alone (Nina), I Have Fallen In Love With The Same Woman Three Times (Christian Bautista), Dance With My Father (JayR), Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo (Gail Blanco), Ikaw (Ogie Alcasid), Iingatan Ka (Erik Santos), Kanlungan (Noel Cabangon and Aia De Leon), Walang Iba (Ronnie Liang) and Hindi Ka Nag-iisa (Regine Velasquez)