Michael Jackson Dead at 50

Born on August 29, 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson was the seventh child of the Jackson family. He made a debut on the music scene at a very young age along with his siblings where they are collectively known as The Jackson 5 on 1968. He started as a back-up vocal of the band 'til Michael later bacame their lead singer. With their cute voices and killer dance moves, their singles like Got To Be There, I'll Be There, And Ben made a bang in the music scene. He then started his solo career on 1971. On 1979, he released his first solo album called Off The Wall where four tracks from the album made it to number 1 in the US Top 100 which includes Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough and Rock With You. In 1982, Michael released his album called Thriller where the hit tracks, Beat It and Billie Jean were included. No doubt it's being hailed now as the worlds largest selling album of all time. He actually composed most of his hit songs.
Michael's fame was unstoppable not just through his songs but so was his signature style of dress and dance. He held a lot of very successful concerts in different countries where you can usually see his fans trying to reached out their hands to touch his and cried...
But as years past, of course, the world noticed his shocking physical transformation. His black skin was slowly turning to white and his nose appeared with a different shape. According to Michael in an interview, he experienced a skin sickness called vitiligo wherein the skin's dark pigment disappears.
The negative side of fame were the bad issues make it real or not. Michael was being accused of child sexual abuse by a 13-year old boy and his father on 1993 but the investigation was closed due to lack of evidence. At that battle, Michael found solace from Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of the rock legend Elvis Presley. They were secretly married on 1994 at Dominican Republic but their marriage last for only almost two years.
In 1996, Michael found his second love and married his dermatology nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe. They first met when Michael was first diagnosed with vitiligo. They were blessed with two offsprings, Michael Joseph Jr. and Paris Michael Katherine. The couple divorced in 1999 but Michael got the full custody of their kids. In 2002, Michael had his third child, Prince Michael Jackson II. It was said that the baby was a result of an artificial insemination from a surrogate mother who's identity is still unknown. He was again on the spot with another controversy on November 2002 when he was like waving his son on the balcony of his hotel room in Germany while the fans stood below. Michael apologized later for the incident and according to him, he just wanted to show his youngest son to the fans.
On 2003, Michael faced another child molestation case by Gavin Arvizo, 13 but Michael denied the allegations and was exonerated from the case on June 13, 2005. After then, Michael moved to Bahrain and news were spreading that he had a financial problem. He faced several cases from his record producer and former managers but all those stuffs were later settled. By 2006, his Neverland Ranch got closed as cost-cutting measure. According to Forbes, Michael still earns $75 million a year from his publishing partnership with Sony.

Michael hasn't had a major tour since 1997 or released a new album since 2001.On July 2009, a much awaited comeback concert in London was arranged but that anticipation turns out to be a heart crashing for all his fans. On June 25, 2009, Michael was pronounced dead at his rented mansion in Los Angeles. The cause of his death was said to be cardiac arrest. The memorial was held on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center, LA. Billions of people worldwide watched his funeral. A lot of celebreties helped the event like Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Jermaine Jackson, Shaheen Jafargholi, Brooke Shields, Queen Latifah, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson. The crowd became more emotional when Michael's 11-year old daughter, Paris Katherine cried as she gave her last words to her father, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine ... I just wanted to say I love him ... so much." Michael was laid to rest on September 3, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

Summer '09 at Agutayan White Island

Last May 27, 2009, we went to check out the beauty of Agutayan White Island in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. That was really one of the best summer that ever happened in my life. The place was so small yet very peaceful. The water was so clear and the sand was so fine.

I believe that there are big number of Kagay-anons who are still clueless about the island. So if you're just from Misamis Oriental, don't be left behind...Grab the opportunity to experience the beauty of Agutayan White Island.












We're almost at Agutayan White Island...That's the only house that stands near the island and was intentionally built for the watchmen or the "Bantay Dagat" of the island's marine sanctuary.


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When we're finally get there, the island was almost covered with water since that was already around 11am. Since there's nothing in there that would shelter you from the heat of the sun, you really have to bring with you a tent or a big blanket/cloth and some straw strings and make your own mini-tent.


Afer an hour or two, the sand started getting visible as you can see in the photo.

Experience the beautiful island of Agutayan!!!




***click http://www.itravelphilippines.blogspot.com/ for more photos of Agutayan White Island...

Instructions For Life

I've read this very nice article from a famous book magazine which was shared by New York Times no.1 bestselling author, H. Jackson Brown Jr. . He wrote this book (originally Life's Little Instruction Book) as his gift for his son who's leaving home to start his college life. And I'm sharing it with you 'coz just like what his son says, this can be one of the best gifts you could ever give not just to people close to you but even for all. You can also add some important words to this and and share it to everybody.


*Compliment three people each day.
*Watch sunrise at least once a year.
*Look people in the eye.
*Say "thank you" a lot.
*Say "please a lot".
*Don't be afraid to say "I don't know".
*Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry".
**Remember that it's not always what you say that hurts but likewise the words that you don't say at all.
*Live beneath your means.
*Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
*Leave everything a little better than you found it.
*Never resist a generous impulse.
*Treat everyone you meet as you want to be treated.
*Donate two units of blood every year.
**Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
*Keep secrets.
*Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade". Instead, learn the trade.
**Beware of pickpocketers, they're like magicians.
**Admit your mistakes. Anyone can make a mistake but only a fool insists on repeating it.
*Be brave even if your not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
*Choose a charity in your community and support it generously with your time and money.
*Use credit cards only foe convenience, never for credit.
**If you want to earn be thrifty but reward youself sometimes.
*Never cheat.
*Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all he or she has.
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*Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
*Have good posture, enetr a room with confidence.
*Don't discuss business in elevators. You never know who may overhear you.
*Never pay for work before it's completed.
*Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.
*Don't gossip.
*Beware of the person who has nothing to lose,
*When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail.
*Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.
*Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
**Never let others control your mind coz in the end they and even you will have no one else to blame but yourself alone.
*Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly.
*Don't expect life to be fair.
**Don't be scared to cry. You will never see a human that never cries anyway even boys do.
*Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.
**You forgive but learn from your mistakes. Only a strong person knows how to forgive but a weaker one don't.
*Instead of using the word problem, try substituting the word opportunity.
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**Share your smile to everyone but give your heart to only one.
**Take that moment to say "I love you" coz we don't know we might not get a second chance. But you can't force someone to love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved.
*Never walk out on a quarrel with your wife.
*Never take action when your angry.
*Love your family.
*Regarding furniture and clothes: If you think you'll be using them five years or longer, buy the best you can afford.
*Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
*Forget committees. New, noble, world-changing ideas always come from one person working alone.
*Street musicians are a treasure. Stop for a moment and listen; then leave a small donation.
*When faced with a serious health problem, get at least three medical opinions.
**Never take advice from fools.
*Overtip breakfast waitresses.
*After encountering inferior service, food or products, bring it to the attention of the person in charge. Good managers will appreciate knowing.
*Don't procastinate. Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
*Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his deathbed, "Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office".
*Never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink.
*Call your mother.
*Make a list of 25 things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet and refer to it often.

Picture Perfect

Are you a fan of Angelina Jolie and Madonna? What about Paris Hilton and Superman? How about a switch and let them be your fans instead? Sounds crazy though but you'll get what I mean if you'll try it yourself. Log on to http://www.photofunia.com/. It seems like for real so bring your old photos to life again!!!

Amazed by Him?

Try this cool PC illusion. Just follow the instructions below and let yourself be amazed as well...Happy Lenten Season!!!



1) Relax and concentrate closely on the 4 small dots in the middle of the picture for about 30-40 seconds.

2) Then, take a look at the nearest wall or any smooth, single coloured surface.

3) You will see a circle of light developing.

4) Start blinking your eyes a couple of times and you will see a figure emerging.

5) What do you see? Moreover, who do you see?

A Love Story

This holy week, I'm sharing you a very beautiful love story between man and God. This was just also shared to me by a high school classmate and I'm still keeping it for good. Like what God says, spread the good news so a lot can benefit from it and this story has really worth to be read.

One day, I woke up early in the morning to watch the sunrise.Ah, the beauty of God's creation is beyond description. As I watch, i praised God for His beautiful work. As I sat, I felt the Lord's presence with me.

He asked me, "Do you love me?"

I answered, "Of course, God! You are my Lord and saviour!"

Then He asked, "If you were physically handicapped, would you still love Me?" I was perplexed. I looked down upon my arms, legs, and the rest of my body and wondered, how many things I wouldn't be able to do the things that I took for granted.

And I answered, "It would be tough Lord, But I would still love You."

Then the Lord said, "If you were blind, would you still love my creation?" How could I love something without being able to see it? Then I thought of all the blind people in the world and how many of them still loved God and His creation.

So I answered, "It's hard to think of it but I would still love You."

The Lord then asked me, "If you were deaf, would you still listen to my word?" How could I listen to anything being deaf? Then I understood, listening to God's word is not merely using our ears but our hearts.

I answered, "It would be tough but I would still listen to your word."

The Lord then asked, "If you were mute, would you still praise my name?" How could I praise without a voice? Then it occured to me: God wants us to sing from our heart and soul. It never matters what we sound like. And praising God is not always with a song but when we are persecuted, we give God praise with our words of thanks.

So I answered, "Though I could not physically sing, I would still praise your name."

And the Lord asked, "Do you really love Me?"

With courage and strong conviction, I answered boldly, "Yes, Lord!" I thought I had answered well.

But God asked, "Then why do you sin?"

I answered, "Because I am only human, I am not perfect."

"Then why in time of peace do you stray the furthest? Why only in times of trouble you do pray the earnest?" No answers, only tears.

The Lord continued, "Why only sing at fellowships and retreats? why only seek me in times of worship? Why ask things so selfishly? why ask things so unfaithfully?" The tears continued to roll down my cheeks.

"Why are you ashamed of Me? Why are you not spreading the good news? Why in times of persecution you cry to others when I offer my shoulder to cry on? Why make excuses when I give you opportunities to serve in my name?" I tried to answer but there was no answer to give.

"You are blessed with life. I made you not to throw this gift away. I have blessed you with talents to serve me but you continued to turn away. I have revealed my word to you but you do not gain in knowledge. I have spoken to you but your ears were closed. I have shown my blessings to you but your eyes were turned away. I have sent you servants but you sat idly by as they were pushed away. I have heared your prayers and I have answered them all. Do you truly love Me?"

I could not answer, how could I? I was embarrassed beyond belief. I had no excuse. What could I say to this when my heart had cried out and my tears had flowed.

I said, "Please forgive me Lord. I am unworthy to be your child."

The Lord answered, "That is my grace, my child."

I asked, "Then why do You continue to forgive me? Why do You love me so?"

The Lord answered, "Because you are my creation. You are my child. I will never abandon you. When you cry, I will have compassion and cry with you. When you shout with joy, I will laugh with you. When you are down, I will encourage you. When you fall, I will raise you up. When you are tired, I will carry you. I will be with you till the end of days and I will love you forever."

Never had I cried so hard before. How could I have been so cold? How could I have hurt God as I have done?

I asked God, "How much do you love me?"

The Lord stretched out His arms and I saw his nail-pierced hands. I bowed down at the feet of Christ, my saviour. And for the first time, I truly prayed.

-Anonymous

***Please read this again and again and pause for reflection. Please share this to others so they can benefit from it too.

Philippine's Most Wanted Sweethearts

Here are Philippine's most wanted young female stars of today. Take a peek and make your pick....

Marian Rivera
(Spanish-Filipina)

Real name: Marian Rivera Gracia
Nickname: Yan-yan, Yani
Birthday: August 12,1984
Job: Actress, dancer, commercial model
Company: GMA-7
Showbiz debut: January 1, 2005
First appearance on tv: a tv commercial for for Skin White & Sky Flakes
Movies: Enteng Kabisote 2: Okay Ka Fairy Ko: The Legend Continues(2005), Pamahiin(2006),Bahay Kubo(2007), Desperadas(2008), My Best Friend's Girlfriend(2008), One True Love(2008), Desperadas 2(2008), Shake Rattle & Roll X: Nieves(2008)
Television: Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako(2005), Pinakamamahal(2006), Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat(2006), SOP Rules(2007), Muli(2007), Super Twins(2007), Marimar(2007), Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel(2008), Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Bababaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang(2009)
Dance Album: Marian Rivera Dance Hits(2x Platinum/2008), Retro Crazy(Gold/2009)
Awards: 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television:Best New Female TV Personality(2006), Yes Magazine Readers Choice Awards:Cover of the Year(2008), Yes Magazine Readers Choice Awards:Most Popular Loveteam with Dingdong Dantes(2008), ASAP Platinum Circle Awards:Marian Rivera Dance Hits Platinum Award(2008), Supreme to the Extreme Awards:Best in Chemistry Award with Dingdong Dantes(2008), Meg Teen Choice Awards: Favorite Female Celebrity(2008), Candy Rap Awards:Best Local Female Star(2008),
56th FAMAS Awards:German Moreno Achievement Awards(2008), FHM Philippines Sexiest Woman(2008), 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards:Most Promising Female Star(2008), 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards:Phenomenal TV Star(2008), 38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards:Face of the Night(2008), 4th USTV Students' Choice Awards:Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries from MariMar(2008), 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary AwardsFavorite Television Actress for MariMar(2008), Guillermo Memorial Scholarship Awards:Valentine Box-Office Queen (My Bestfriend's Girlfriend/2009)

Angel Locsin

Real name: Angelica Locsin Colmenares
Nickname: Gel
Birthday: April 23, 1985
Job: Actress, Model, Producer
Company: Abs-cbn
Showbiz debut: 1999
First appearance on tv: on a teen-oriented program called Click on GMA-7(1999)
Movies: Ping Lacson: Supercop(2000), Mano Po 2(2003), Kuya(2004), Singles(2004), Sigaw(2004), Mano Po III: My Love(2004), Let the Love Begin(2005), Mulawin: The Movie(2005), I Will Always Love You(2006), TxT(2006), Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di(2006), The Promise(2007), Angels(2007),Love Me Again(2009)
Television: Click(1999), Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin(2003), All Together Now(2004), Love To Love (Season 3): Kissing Beauty(2004), Mulawin(2004), Darna(2005), Majika(2006), Asian Treasures(2007), Maalaala Mo Kaya : Pilat(2007), Lobo(2008), Only You(2009)
Awards: FHM Philippines Sexiest Women in Philippines(2005),
Box Office Entertainment Awards:Princess of Philippine Movies and Television(2005), FAMAS Awards:Miss FAMAS Popularity(2005), FAMAS Awards:German Moreno Youth Award(2005), Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards:Pinoy Wannabe (Texter's Choice)(2007),
Box Office Entertainment Awards:Princess of Philippine Movies and Television(2008),
Maxim Philippines Hottest and Sexiest Women(2008), 10th Global Excellence Awards:Outstanding Actress and Commercial model(2008), Supreme to the Extreme Awards:Road Distraction Award for Folded & Hung Billboard(2008),
ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Award:Pop Covergirl for Maxim(2008), ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Award:Pop Female Fashionista(2008), Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards:Favorite Female Actress(2008), 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television:Best Single Performance by an Actress(Maalaala Mo Kaya : Pilat/2008)


Kc Concepcion

Real name: Maria Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion
Nickname: KC, Cassandra
Birthday: April 7, 1985
Job: Actress, Model, singer
Company: Abs-cbn
Showbiz debut: 2003
First apperance on tv:
Movies: For the First Time(2008), When I Met U(2009)
Television: KC Turns 18 (18th Birthday Tv Special/2003), KC: From Paris to Pinas(2007), Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Mansyon"(2008), I am KC(2008), Lovers in Paris(2009)
Album: Cassandra(2008)
Awards: appointed by the United Nations World Food Program as National Ambassador Against Hunger(2008), Nickelodeon Philippines Kids' Choice Awards for Pinoy Wannabe(2008), 40th Box Office Entertainment
Awards:Princess of Philippine Movies & TV (For The First Time/2009), 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards:Most Promising Female Star of Movies & TV(2009)

Anne Curtis
(Australian-Filipina)

Real name: Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith
Nickname: Anne
Birthday: February 17, 1985
Place of birth: Australia
Job: actress, model
Company: Abs-cbn
Showbiz debut: 1995
First appearance on tv: on a youth-oriented program called T.G.I.S in GMA-7(1995)
Movies: Magic Kingdom(1997), Honey, My Love... So Sweet(1998), Ika-13 Kapitulo(2000), Mahal Kita: Final Answer!(2002), Lastikman(2003), Filipinas(2003), All About Love(2006), Wag Kang Lilingon(2006), Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo(2007), When Love Begins(2008), Baler(2008)
Television: T.G.I.S(1995), Anna Karenina(1996), Ikaw Na Sana(1997), Mornings at GMA(1997), May Bukas Pa(1999), Beh Bote Nga(1999), Idol Ko si Kap(2000), Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin(2002), SOP Rules(2002), Love to Love: My 1, 2 Love(2003), Nuts Entertainment(2003), ASAP(2004), Hiram(2004), Qpids(2005), Kampanerang Kuba(2005), Pinoy Big Brother Buzz(2005), Love Spell: "Wanted Mr. Perfect"(2006), Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Salamin"(2006), Komiks Presents:"Alpha Omega Girl"(2006), Komiks Presents: "Mamayang Hatinggabi"(2006), Star Circle Summer Kid Quest(2006), MTV Timeout(2006), Maging Sino Ka Man(2007), Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal(2007), Maging Sino Ka Man: Book 2(2007), Love Spell: "The Face Shop"(2008), Dyosa(2008), The Wedding(2009)
Awards: ASAP '06 POP Viewer's Choice Awards Fashionista of the Year(2006), MAXIM Magazine HOT 100 "Rank No. 2"(2006), Myx Music Awards "Best Celebrity Guest by a Video"(2006), ASAP ' 07 POP Viewer's Choice Awards "POP Female Fashionista"(2007), STAR MAGIC BALL "Best Dressed Female of the Night"(2007), YES! Magazine's "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS MOST FASHIONABLE FEMALE CELEBRITY"(2007), Preview Magazine "Best Dressed"(2007), Uno Magazine "Hottest Girls" "Rank No.1"(2007), STAR MAGIC BALL "Couple of the night" with Sam Milby(2008), Uno Magazine "Hottest Girls""Rank No.1"(2008), included in Anak TV Seal Award "Most Admired Female Personality"(2008), included in Philippine Entertainment Portal "The TOP 10 Female Celebrity Endorsers of 2008", Yahoo Top Searches of 2008: "Rank 3", 34th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines(MMFF) "Best Actress" From Movie Baler(2008), 27th People's Choice Dangal ng Bayan Awards "Best Actress and Commercial Endorser"(2009), 5th USTv Awards "Students'Choice of Actress in a Daily Soap Opera" From Fantaserye Dyosa(2009), People's Choice Top Entertainer of the Year by the Year-Ender Excellence & People's Choice Seal of Excellence Awards Committee(2009)

Bea Alonzo
(British-Filipina)

Real name: Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom
Nickname: Bea, Tisay
Birthday: October 17, 1987
Place of birth: Philippines
Job: Actress, Singer
Company: abs-cbn
Showbiz debut: 2001
First appearance on tv: on a teen-oriented drama / comedy K2BU in Abs-cbn(2002)
Movies: My First Romance(2003), Now That I Have You(2004), Dreamboy(2005), All About Love(2006), Pacquiao The Movie(2006), Close To You(2006), One More Chance(2007)
Television: K2BU(2002), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay('02-'03), Wansapanataym (”Magic Salamin” 2003), Arriba! Arriba! (2003), Maalaala Mo Kaya (”Lapis” 2003), Whattamen (”Disco Kids” 2003), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis(2003), It Might Be You('03-'04), Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis(2004), OK Fine Whatever(2004), ASAP(2004), Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin(2005), Bora(2005), Komiks (”Sa Mga Kamay Ni Hilda” 2006), Your Song (”You Win the Game” 2006), Maalaala Mo Kaya (”Roses” 2006), Komiks (”Bampy” 2006), Maalaala Mo Kaya (”Palaisdaan” 2006), Your Song (”Ok Lang” 2006), Komiks (”Pedro Penduko” 2006), Maging Sino Ka Man('06-'07), Maalaala Mo Kaya (”Barko” 2007), Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik('07-'08), i ♥ Betty La Fea(2008)
Album: The Real Me(2008)
Awards: Most Popular Love Team of RP Movies with John Lloyd, Guillermo Mendoza(2003), Best New Movie Actress for “My First Romance”, Star Awards for Movies(2004), Princess of RP Movies for “Now That I Have You”, Guillermo Mendoza(2004), Miss FAMAS Screen Idol, FAMAS(2005), ANAK TV Seal Award, One of the Top 10 Most Well Liked Female Personality(2006), Yes Magazine Awards, Young Female Superstar(2006), Yes Magazine Awards, Most Popular Loveteam with John Lloyd Cruz(2006), Outstanding Performance - Actress, First Annual Visionary Awards(2007), Face of the Night, Star Awards for TV(2007), USTV Students Choice Awards, Best Actress for Maging Sino Ka Man(2007), Box Office Queen, for the movie One More Chance(2007), Candy Magazine’s Candy Rap Awards, 1st runner up for Best local female star(2008)

Philippine's Most Wanted Hearthrobs

Here are todays most wanted young male hearthrobs in the Philippines... Get to know them better...




Dingdong Dantes

Real name: Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzales Dantes III
Nickname: Raphael Dantes, Dong, Dingdong
Birthday: August 2, 1980
Place of birth: Quezon City, Phlippines
Job: dancer(former Abztract Dancer),model,host,director, television and film actor

Company: GMA-7

Showbiz debut: January 1,1998

First appearance on t.v.: a famous dairy product commercial @ 9 years old and one of the members of Abztract Dancer @ 17 years old

Movies: One True Love(2008), Resiklo(2006), Eternity(2006), Moments Of Love(2006), Bahay ni Lola2(2005), Spirit Of The Glass(2004), Annie B.(2004), Malikmata(2003), Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka(2003), Magkapatid(2002), Akala Mo(2002), Kiss Mo Ko(1999), Honey, My Love, So Sweet(1999), I'm Sorry, My Love(1998), Shake Rattle & Roll V(1994), Edgardo Gang: Santa Rosa Daang(1993), Makati Avenue Office Girls(1993), Takbo Talon Tili(1992)

Television: Ang Babaing Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang(2009), Dyesebel(2008), Marimar(2007), Starstuck4(Host/2006), Atlantika(2006), Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas(2006), Etheria(2004), Starstruck3(host/2004), Encantadia(2005), Wag Kukurap(host/director/2004), Starstruck2(2004), Love To Love Season 4(2004), Kakabakaba(director/2004), Starstruck(host/2003), Huling Yakap Sa Tag-araw(2003), Twin Hearts(2003), Sana Ay Ikw Na Nga(2001), Keep On Dancing(host/performer/2001), SOP(2000), H2K:Hati-hating Kapatid(2000), Anna Karenina(1996), T.G.I.S(1996)

Awards: Yes!Magazine:7th Most Powerful People in Showbiz(2009),Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award:Favorite Actor of the Year(2008), E! Entertainment Television Hollywood:3rd of the 25 Sexiest Men in the World(2008), 4th USTV Students' Choice Awards:Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Miniseries for MariMar(2008), Cosmopolitan Magazine:Voted 2007's Number 1 Bachelor of the Year(2007), 1st Annual Fil-Am Visionary Awards:Favorite Television Actor' for MariMar(2007), 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television:Male Star of the Night(2007), 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies:Male Face of the Night(2007), ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards:Male Star of the Night(2005), 2nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Awards (now Box Office Awards):Prince of RP Movies(2000)

Piolo Pascual

Real name: Piolo José Nonato Pascual

Nickname: P.J., Papa P

Birthday: January 12, 1977

Place of birth: Manila, Philippines

Job: Actor, Singer, host, model

Company: Abs-cbn

Showbiz debut: 1997

First appearance on t.v.: on That's Entertainment when he was 3rd year high school

Movies: Love Me Again(2009), Manila(2009), Chopsuey(2007), Paano Kita Iibigin(2007), Kagat Ng Dilim(2006), Don't Give Up on Us(2006), Dreamboy(2005), Milan(2004), Milan(2003), Dekada '70(2003), 9 Mornings(2002), Jologs(2002), I Think I'm In Love(2002), Bakit 'Di Totohanin(2001), Mila(2001), Kahit Isang Saglit(2000), Pera O Bayong!(2000), Lagarista(2000), Esperanza: The Movie(1999), Batang PX(1997), The Vizconde Massacre(1991)

Television: Lobo(2008), Be Bench: The Model Search(host/2007), Walang Kapalit(2007), Sa Piling Mo(2006), Bora: Sons of the Beach(2005), Mangarap Ka(2004), ASAP(host), Buttercup(2003), Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka(2001), Star Drama Presents: Rush(1999), Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako: Book 2(1999), Star Drama Presents: Piolo(1998), Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako: Book 1(1998), Esperanza(1998), Mara Clara(1995), Gimik(1995), That's Entertainment(1994), A.T.B.P.(1994)

Album: Timeless(2007), Paano Kita Iibigin OST(2007), Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits Re-packaged(2006), Piolo Pascual: Platinum Hits(2006), Renditions: Songs of Louie Ocampo(2005), My Gift(2004), Piolo(2003)

Awards: 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards :Male Recording Artist of The Year, Starmometer's Sexiest Man of the Year(2008), Yes!Magazine:9th Most Powerful People in Showbiz(2009), Piolo has garnered 6 Best Actor (2 for TV and 4 for FILM) and 8 Best Supporting Actor (all for FILM) trophies. He has received the Young Critics Circle, the Gawad URIAN, the FAMAS, the FAP Luna, the PMPC Star, the ENPRESS Golden Screen, the Gawad TANGLAW, the PASADO, and the Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines statuettes. For box-office prowess, Piolo has received 4 Mr. RP Movies awards from the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. For musical prowess, Piolo has 2 gold awards, 2 platinum awards and 1 triple platinum award for his solo recording efforts as certified by the Philippine Association of Recording Industry, Inc.

Richard Gutierrez

Real name: Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez
Nickname:Chard, Ricardo
Birthday:
Place of birth: Beverly Hills, California January 21, 1984
Job: Actor, model
Company: GMA-7
Showbiz debut: 1999
First appearance on t.v.: in the late 80's films together with his twin brother; Juan Tanga, Super naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak, One Two Bato Three Four Bapor, Lahing Pikutin, and in a Nestle Twin commercial

Movies: When I Met You(2009), For The First Time(2008), My Bestfriend's Girlfriend(2008), the Promise(2007), Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di(2006), I Will Always Love You(2006), Mulawin the Movie(2005), Let the Love Begin(2005), Sigaw (The Echo)(2004), I Will Survive(2004), Kuya(2004), Mano Po Two: My Home(2003), Bakit Papa?(2002), Takbo Talon Tili(1992), Bikining Itim(1990), Mga Batang Pikutin(1990), Feel na Feel(1989), Love Boat(1989), Juan Tanga, Super naman, at ang Kambal na Tiyanak(1988), One Two Bato Three Four Bapor(1988), Lahing Pikutin(1987)

Television: Zorro(2009), Full Force Nature(host/2008), Codename: Asero(2008), Signos: Ang Banta ng Nag-Babagong Klima(host/2008), Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag(2007), Lupin(2007), Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell(2006), Sugo(2005), SOP(host/2005-2008), Mulawin(2004), Kakabakaba Adventures(2004), Love to Love: My 1, 2 Love(2003), Nuts Entertainment(2003-2007), Love to Love: Maid for Each Other(2003), Habang Kapiling Ka(2002), Beh Bote Nga(2001), Click(2001), Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin(2001)

Awards: 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards - 2009 Winners:Prince of Philippines Movies & TV(For The First Time), 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards - 2009 Winners:Valentine Box-office King(My Bestfriend's Girlfriend), Yes!Magazine:6th Most Powerful People in Showbiz(2009), Gawad Tanglaw's Best Documentary Awards for Signos(2009)

Jhon Lloyd Cruz

Real name: John Lloyd Cruz

Nickname: Loydi

Birthday: June 24, 1983

Place of birth: Philippines

Job: Actor, Model, TV host

Company: Abs-cbn

Showbiz debut: 1996

First appearance on tv: on some shows of Abs-cbn as he first became a member of Star Magic Batch 5 on 1996

Movies: You Changed My Life(2009), A Very Special Love(2008), One More Chance(2007), All About Love(2006), Close To You(2006), Dubai(2005), Now That I Have You(2004), Forevermore(2004), My First Romance ("Two Hearts" Episode)(2003), Mahal na Kung Mahal(1998), Nagbibinata(1998), Ikaw Pala Ang Mahal Ko(1997)

Television: I Love Betty La Fea('08-'09), Maalaala Mo Kaya(2008), Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik(2008), Maging Sino Ka Man(2006), Star Magic Presents: "My Angel"(2006), Komiks: "Bampy"(2006), Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Kwintas"(2006), ASAP(2006), Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin(2005), Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Rene Cayetano Story(2006), It Might Be You(2003), Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay(2002), Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka(2001), Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako(1999), Tabing Ilog(1999), Gimik(1998), Palibhasa Lalake(1997)

Awards: 5th USTv Students' Choice Awards: Actor in a Daily Soap Opera( I Love Betty La Fea/2009), SM Cinemas Box Office King for A Very Special Love(2009), ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards: Best Actor (Drama) for One More Chance(2008), Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Box Office King for One More Chance(2008), Luna Awards (Film Academy of the Philippines): Best Actor for All About Love(2007), PMPC Star Awards for TV: Best Drama Actor for Maging Sino Ka Man(2007), USTV Students Choice Awards: Best Drama Actor for Maging Sino Ka Man(2007), FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Dubai(2006), Maria Clara Awards: Best Supporting Actor for dubai(2006), PMPC Star Awards for Movies: Best Supporting Actor for Dubai(2006), Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Film Actors of the Year for Dubai(2006), USTV Students Choice Awards: Best Drama Actor for Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin(2006), USTV Students Choice Awards: Best Drama Actor for It Might Be You(2005), PMPC Star Awards for TV: Best Drama Actor for It Might Be You(2005), ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards: Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor for Maalaala Mo Kaya - Skating Rink(2005), Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation: Prince of RP Movies for Now That I Have You(2005), PMPC Star Awards for TV: Best Drama Actor for Tabing-Ilog(2001)

Dennis Trillo

Real name: Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho

Nickname: Dennis

Birthday: May 12, 1981

Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines

Job: Actor, Singer, Commercial Model

Company: GMA-7

Showbiz debut: January 1, 2001

First appearance on tv: a 10th batch of Star Circle(Abs-cbn) and appeared on Abs-cbn's soap aperas, Pangako Sayo & Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan(2000)

Movies: Mag-ingat Ka Sa...Kulam(2008), I.T.A.L.Y.(2008), Shake, Rattle and Roll 9(2007), TxT (movie)(2006), Pamahiin(2006), Blue Moon(2005), Mulawin: The Movie(2005), Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita(2004), Mano Po 3: My Love(2004), Luv Text 2(2004)

Television: Sugat ng Kahapon(2009), Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino('08-'09), Dear Friend(2008), Sine Novela Presents: Magdusa Ka(2008), ESP(2008), Bubble Gang('08-'09), Magpakailanman(2007), Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan(2007), Sine Novela Presents: Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap(2007), Super Twins(2007), Dangal(2006), SOP('06-present), Majika(2006), Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia(2005)

Album: Dennis Trillo(IndiMusic/ 2006)

Awards: SOP Music Awards: Best Actor in a Music Video- "All Out of Love"(2007), Anak TV Seal Awards: Anak TV Seal - TV Personality(2006), Cosmoplitan Magazine: No. One Cosmopolitan Magazine Bachelor(2006), Pinaka (Television Show): No. 1 Pinaka Exciting na Actor(2006), Chalk Magazine: No. 1 Hottest Guy for 2006, YES! Magazine: No. 1 Young Superstar of the Year(2006), Cosmopolitan Magazine: Top Five Cosmo Bachelors(2005), Pinaka (Television Show): No. 1 Pinaka Hot Male Star of Kapuso Network(2005), Luna Awards/FAP: Best Actor in a Lead Role(2005), PMPC Star Awards: Best Actor in a Lead Role(2005), PMPC Star Awards: New Movie Actor of the Year(2005), Young Critics Circle: Best Actor in a Lead Role(2005), PASADO Awards: Pinakapasadong Aktor(2005), Guillermo Mendoza Scholarship Foundation Memorial Awards: Most Promising Male Star(2005), Golden Screen Awards (ENPRESS): Breakthrough Performance by an Actor(2005), FAMAS Awards: German Moreno Youth Achievement Award(2005), FAMAS Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role(2005), Gawad Tanglaw: Best Actor in a Supporting Role(2005), 30th Metro Manila Film Festival:Best Actor in a Supporting Role(2004)

Heaven For Real

All God's testings have a purpose,

Someday you will see the light;

All He asks is that you trust Him,

Walk by faith and not by sight.

-Zoller

Why other people can't accept failure and put others the blame? Why is it others share their love so selfishly? Why do some needs to steal while others got plenty to feed in their mouths? Why all these happening?

Have you ever remember asking yourself with one of those why's? If not, perhaps in some other way. It's true that God wants us sometimes to meet a few wrong people that would deprive and make us breakdown and cry. He sometimes aggravates our life like it's hard to make a stand but our faith and strength will lead us for survival.

Those dolorous words depict on how the book, "Heaven" was all about. Written by one of the world's bestselling authors, V. C. Andrews. The same author who gave us "Flowers in The Attic" and "Seeds of Yesterday" among others. If ever you got mixed up if why is called "Heaven" , that's was actually named after the main character in the story or make it Heaven Leigh Casteel. I like the name, so unique.

Indeed, that was my very first time to read a novel at a young age of 11. I used to ignore that book 'cause my very first impression was the other way around from what's inside it. I thought it was a scary one 'til my older sister told me the real story behind it. Since I'm more fascinated with a family/drama story so i checked it out and ended it with no regrets. Since then, I learned to appreciate reading books and even brought me to embrace the beauty of writing.

The story merely moved me by the sight that's because of the passion and creativeness that lies in the hand of V.C. Andrews. It was really an extraordinary and heartwarming story. My most liked part of the novel was when Heaven and her siblings struggle to fight for hunger and leaving their father with no option but sold them like chickens. Very heart crashing, indeed.

I'm inviting you to read and join Heaven's journey on how she survived the world of deprivation, hatred, hunger, love, and forgiveness. The book is quite old but i believe there are still available on some bookstores. This is actually a series but this is the best part and I'm quite sure that once you start reading this you can hardly take off your eyes on every page.

I'm hoping that the story will be put into life in cinemas so more people will get to understand why I'm sharing this. And it's really the greatest story to tell.

*search on the web Heaven (Casteel Series)

for more of the story.

MissingYou...Francis M!!!

It was August 8, 2008 when Francis "Kiko" Durango Magalona, the Master Rapper was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. But with his family and friends support he remained positive and fight the battle against cancer. He undergone series of treatments and it was not that easy though as you can see on the photos. Everytime he got discharged from the hospital he keeps himself productive by still doing photography, tv guestings, and making cool designs for his clothing line. He also founded a foundation with Ely Buendia( Eraserheads frontman who has a heart disease) called the Heartist Foundation which aims to help Filipino artists with health problems. The two recently doing an album called The Sickos Project along with various artists which will be released posthumously. He supposed to be a special guest for Eraserheads(a prominent Pinoy rock band of the 1990s) last performance on stage last March 7,2009 but sadly he didin't made it.

On March 6, 2009, an anouncement from Vic Sotto( his co-host) on Eat Bulaga(Philippines longest running noontime show where he was one of the regular hosts) which caused the entire show to pause for silence as he mentioned that he got a call from Pia( Francis M's wife) that Kiko succumbed to multiple organ failure around 12:20PM. His Eat Bulaga family really got emotional especially at the backstage but the show must go on.

Born on October 4, 1964, FrancisM was the son of Pancho Magalona and Tita Duran(famous film stars of 1940s-50s). He's been a loving wife to Pia Arroyo and a good father to his 6 children namely Maxene(actress), Francis Jr., Saab(actress), Elmo, Arkin, & Carla. He also have 2 step-children, Unna and Nicolo. Indeed, he was a multi-talented artist. He started as a breakdancer in 1980s then became an actor. One of his best roles was when he became one of the stars of Bagets2 in 1984. He became one of the pioneering batch of That's Entertainment(a famous youth-oriented talent and variety show in 80s-90s) and also became one of the hosts of Loveliness with Alma Moreno. He pioneered the rap music in the country and then claimed as the King of Pinoy Rap. He released several albums like Yo!(1990), Rap is FrancisM(1992), Meron Akong Ano(1993), Freeman(1995), and The Best of FrancisM(2002) among others. Who could ever forget his hit tracks Mga Kababayan Ko, Kaleidoscope World, Girl Be Mine, and Cold Summer Nights? He also became one of the first Pinoy VJ on MTV Asia along with Regine Tolentino in 1997-2000. At the same time, he bacame one of the resident hosts of Eat Bulaga(late 90s-2008). He only started turning invisible on the show when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He's also a photographer and was awarded two medals by the Camera Club of the Philippines. He's also a music video producer and director. He even founded his own record company, the Red Egg Records and a production company called Filipino Pictures Inc. He's also a designer of his clothing line called Francis M's Clothing Co.(FMCC). But what made him really peculiar was his patriotism. He showed his devotion for his country through his songs like Mga Kababayan Ko(My Fello Countrymen), Man From Manila, Tayo'y Mga Pinoy(We Are Filipinos), Kaleidoscope World, Three Stars and a Sun, and Ito Ang Gusto Ko(This Is What I Like).And on March 8,2009, the Philippine Government made an anouncement that Francis M. will receive a posthumous award of National Medal of Merit for promoting patriotism through music (according to Pia it's better late than never).He also promoted patriotism through his own shirt designs for his clothing line(which are really cute and cool) and even through his tattos.

Francis Magalona is truly a legend for the Philippine music community and an inspiration to every Filipino for his patriotism despite of the negative issues of our country. Somehow, he opened our minds that we won't only need a sword and shed blood for our fellow countrymen... We can be a hero in some way...Kiko, you will always be remembered and will be missed forever...
Rest in peace Master Rapper!

*Francis M's body will be cremated

early morning on March 11,2009

at La Funeraria Paz and will be brought to

Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City

*visit Francis Magalona's blog:

http://www.magalona.com/