One of the top leading broadcast media network in the Philippines, GMA 7 has brilliantly given a new adaptation to the Philippine National Anthem.

Lupang Hinirang is presented in a major cinematic film performance which starred the biggest names in GMA 7 Artists pool, including Marian Rivera, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Marvin Agustin, Dingdong Dantes, Richard Gutierrez, Dennis Trillo and more.

Watch the history unfold as something every Filipino should be proud of.

Eighty-three beautiful women around the world compete for the Miss Universe 2010 crown. Earlier, Miss Universe 2010 beauties have been revealed at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Who is the fairest of them all?

Special Awards

Best In National Costume  and Miss Photogenic:
Thailand – Fonthip Watcharatrakul

Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner Up: Philippines – Maria Venus Raj

Miss Universe 2010 3rd Runner Up: Ukraine – Anna Poslavska

Miss Universe 2010 2nd Runner Up: Australia – Jesinta Campbell
Miss Congeniality

Miss Universe 2010 1st Runner Up: Jamaica – Yendi Phillipps

Miss Universe 2010 Winner: Mexico – Jimena Navarrete

After the heartbreaking 11 hours hostage-taking at Quirino Grandstand yesterday, it’s a welcoming result that our Miss Universe bet Venus Raj was able to make it to the top 5. You made our day a little brighter today. You made the Filipinos proud.

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Perhaps the most controversial issue in the Philippines Music Industry right now is the released of the unexpected Korean Version of the Tagalog song, Pangako (originally sang by Regine Velasquez for her movie). Singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid was taken aback when he learned about the pirated version of  Pangako. Jang Hye Jin camp didn’t made any arrangements to make their own korean version, moreso answer to their calls.

Here’s an  MTV of “Pangako” by Regine Velasquez (OST of the Regine Velasquez & Aga Muhlach movie).

This is the korean version of solo K-Pop artist, Jang Hye Jin entitled “For Your Love”.  It was the soundtrack of the 2002 Koreanovela, Glass Slippers which was later aired in the Philippines.

Multi-awarded Hollywood star, Leonardo DiCaprio will visit Albay, Philippines early next month. He is about to spearhead an environmental-awareness project with conglomerates from Albay.

It is Joyce Ramirez, Director for International Publicity at PR Asis Worldwide, who invited DiCaprio to the Philippines to help boost the tourism industry in the country particularly in Albay. He will be working with provincial government of Albay led by Gov. Joey Salceda and Bicolano business tycoon Elizaldy “Zaldy”  Co of the Sunwest Group of Companies.

DiCaprio will stay for a week and will check-in at the Misibis Bay, a luxury island resort located in Legazpi City, which is fast becoming a world-class eco-tourism destination.

His upcoming movie, Inception will be shown in theaters soon.

When Kris Aquino admitted split-up with James Yap last June 27 during her last episode for The Buzz, we all wondered how his better half would react to the controversy. Kris Aquino admitted that she is giving up on her marriage with basketball player James Yap in a tell-all interview with Boy Abunda.

James Yap had issued a statement:

Kilala niyo po naman ako. Tahimik at simple lang akong tao. Tingin ko din itong lahat na issues na naglalabasan siguro dapat kami na lang mag-asawa ang mag-aayos in private. Ever since naman, never niyo akong naringgan ng kung-anu-ano tungkol sa relasyon namin ni Kris.

Kaya konting lang ang gusto kong sabihin.

Naniniwala ako sa kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng buo ang pamilya. Kaya ipaglalaban ko na mapanatiling buo ang pamilya namin ni Kris anuman ang mangyari. Alam ko walang pamilyang hindi dumaan sa ganitong pagsubok. Marami na kaming dinaanang pagsubok ni Kris before and I don’t think na ngayon pa kami susuko. Gusto ko talagang i-save ang pagsasama namin dahil syempre, may anak kami at hindi biro ang halos anim na taon naming pagsasama. Umaasa pa rin ako na darating ang tamang panahon na maaayos ang lahat.

Marami nang lumabas na mga balita at mas pinili ko na manahimik muna bilang paggalang sa ating bagong Presidente Noynoy Aquino.

May nagtatanong din tungkol sa hindi ko pagsipot sa inauguration ni President Noynoy Aquino. Nagkausap kami at nag-text ako kay President Noynoy at naiintindihan niya ako. Ayokong makadagdag pa sa napakalaking problema na kakaharapin niya bilang bagong presidente ng ating bansa.

At isa pa, nangako ako kay Mom Cory na hindi ko pababayaan ang pamilya namin. Na-aalagaan ko si Kris, si Josh at si Baby James. Nangako rin kami ni Kris sa harap ni Mom Cory na hindi kami maghihiwalay.

Alam kong mahirap para sa anak ko ang nangyayaring ito sa amin ng Mama niya pero alam kong darating ang panahon na maiintindihan niya ang situwasyon. May tamang oras at panahon ang lahat.

Baby James, ginagawa ko ito dahil sa pagmamahal ko sa pamilya natin. Gusto kong mapanatiling buo ang pamilya natin.

Kris, marami na tayong pinagdaanan na mas mabigat na problema pa rito pero hindi talaga ako bumitaw. Nanahimik ako palagi bilang respeto sa pamilya natin na hanggang sa ngayon ay gusto ko pa ring manatiling buo. Mahal na mahal ko kayo ng anak ko, pati na si Josh na tunay na anak na ang turing ko.

Inuulit ko, it’s final, ipaglalaban ko ang pagsasama ng pamilya natin. At sa tulong ng Diyos , alam kong malalampasan natin ang pagsubok na ito!

The Philippines’ international singing sensation Charice Pempengco sings the National Anthem at the Inauguration Day of President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park (Rizal Park) on June 30, 2010.

Charice Pempengco sang Lupang Hinirang with the Madrigal Singers.

Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010  is down to its final night, fans and followers alike are sure to stay home or head to Ynarez Center, Antipolo City, Rizal.

Unite at the Big Night is the most awaited event for the Teen Big Six having spent about two months in Big Brother’s house.

Who will received the first prize and crowned as Big Winner? Will it be Devon, Fretzie, Ivan, Ryan, Bret or James? Its a tight battle between Pinoy housemates and Teen-ternationals.