Kristina Cassandra Cuneta Concepcion aka KC Concepcion finally broke her silence about her break up with Piolo Pascual on national television, over a taped interview, last Sunday, November 27, 2011.

KC was seen crying almost at the whole duration of the interview with The Buzz co-host Boy Abunda. She confessed that she did everything and that she played a fool in her efforts just to save her relationship with Piolo, whom she calls as PJ.

KC admits that it was her first serious relationship; she reveals the countless sacrifices not only as a girlfriend but all the more as a woman.

During the talk with Abunda, she needed to break her silence for her own comfort and that she has been fed up with questions concerning on their status. She also stated the fact that she and Piolo were giving to the people, all these months, the benefit of the doubt.

But when asked the reason why they broke-up, KC just dropped a few statements to give us a hint over the real score. I would leave these lines for you to interpret. All I can say is, the answer is just between the lines.

“May mga hinahanap ako na napaka-basic lang na hanapin sa isang boyfriend, sa isang lalaki. Ayoko na sigurong pumunta sa details Tito Boy kasi parang ayokong siraan siya.”

“Hindi ako ‘yung kailangan niya sa buhay niya,or hindi ako yung hinahanap niya sa buhay niya and hindi ko mabigay sa kanya ang kailangan niya, sa buhay niya.”

Lastly, the pain turned into hate for Piolo: KC strongly said and that she does not like the way Piolo answers the questions about their relationship status during some recent interviews. It can be recalled that for so many times, Piolo would answer in sarcasm and through jokes and it caused so much hurt for KC.

All these time, KC never said anything to her mom and to her lola, who loves Piolo so much. Instead, she has turned to God for strength that she could endure the pain that she feels right now. The only prayer she pursues in her heart at present is to find that true love she has been longing for.

Filipino American singer Allan Pineda aka Apl.de.Ap promotes “We Can Be Anything” educational campaign. Later this month, Allan will be joined by co-hip hop artists of the Black Eyed Peas band for the grand launch of the project which aims to address the problem of classroom shortage in the country.

In line with this, Allan wrote a song entitled “We Can Be Anything” and it expresses his support to empower today’s Filipino young people, and encourage them to fulfill their dreams. He wants to share the word that any young person can achieve even the most impossible of their dreams and one sure way to attain a dream is to acquire a formal education. The song’s MTV is already shown on MYX.

Proof to this, the Pampanga-grown artist confesses his genuine love for the Filipino youth as he made mention of donating a music room and a computer room in his hometown’s public high school. Allan also advocates on raising the academic prowess of students in the Philippines. With regards to the high dropout rates in the most schools as of the present, most especially for the Aeta children in his home province, he also has in mind several project ideas to be materialized in order to address the problems.

He also stressed on his willing support to any project that would help uplift the educational system and the Filipino youth, as a whole. Allan does not tire to look back where he came from and he is eager to extend a hand, as he shares his talent and time.

Aside from these, the Grammy Award winning band member also has his own projects such as scholarship programs for the poor but deserving students.

Mini-concerts will soon be held by the international artist to help generate funds to be used in building public school classrooms and learning centers. The education-oriented campaign is a joint project of the Apl.de.Ap Foundation and the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation.

Allan Pineda Lindo Jr. indeed loves his home, the Philippines though America gave him all: the fame, the money and the luxury. In spite of his great success, he does not forget to take a look back where he came from. He has a big heart for the Filipino youth and he believes in the power of the “Noypi” youngsters being as one of those proofs of it.

After the waves of struggle and tribulation, Hayden Kho and celebrity doctor Vicky Belo finally announces some details of their wedding set next year in America.

In retrospect, Hayden had been confronted by his sex scandal issue last 2009 which put him in hot water when actress Katrina Halili filed a case against him. The scenario even went worst when his license as a doctor was revoked by the Professional Regulations Commission.

The most recent of problems encountered by the controversial couple was the Quark Henares, Vicky’s son from business ex-husband Atom Henares, uttered his disapproval on the engagement. He also posed a threat to Hayden if ever he causes hurt again to his mother and this attests his love for a mother. But gladly, before Quark left for further study to the States, all went well and fixed. Hayden also understood why Quark has said such statements.

But as they say, after the heavy storms like Pedring and Quiel, a rainbow appears. Finally, the couple reveals their wedding details. After Hayden proposed to Vicky last December 2010 and had it publicly exposed July 2011, plans have been cast and in fact Vicky with Hayden has already picked three gowns: one from Monique Lhuillier, another from Givenchy and the other from Valentino.

Hayden said that if Vicky would like to be wed using those three gowns on three separate ceremonies, he wants to be the only groom for the three weddings. On the other hand, it seems that the three gowns were still not yet the final choice, Hayden reveals that he would buy Vicky’s gown and on that same interview, Vicky said she would take charge of the entourage gowns.

On the details, the couple wants a more private and silent wedding ceremony with only the intimate few present who will become witnesses as they tie the knot. Hayden and Vicky wants the ceremony to take place preferably on a mountain or hilltop setting. As with the date, they are still undecided but promises to make the public know the details of the upcoming wedding.

Showbiz icons cannot escape criticisms and while they are still in the business, it is inevitable. Issues sometimes make or break their careers. Some even say that if you are talked about, you are assured of your continued existence in the arena.

Just recently, when Nora Aunor made her steps for her comeback to the show business, got some thumbs down from anti-smoking advocates. This was due to her vogue-like pose in the cover photo of YES Magazine with the superstar holding a cigar. She has captured the limelight yet in the wrong way as a Catholic priest commented. Philippine Medical Association (PMA) has also spoken their piece regarding artists to act as role models and not project bad values and vices, like the hazardous smoking.
The group has been disappointed for the act but I think this draws the line between art and advocacy. Though art could be an effective means for advocacy, still the freedom to express prevails, from which art is a perfect avenue to express. With this the magazine’s editor-in-chief defended the cover photo and pointed that it only depicts who Nora is as of the present: a free-spirited and more liberated artist as she breaks her silence on issues regarding her sexuality, her children and a lot more. But in the end, the editor attested full support to the no-smoking campaign. As of the latest, Nora also promised to quit her smoking in due time, as it has caused her health to breakdown and she confirmed to be one of the advocates for the smoke free Philippines campaign as soon as she quits.

I can understand the arguments by both parties but in the end, I give my vote for the sake of art and expression. Celebrities are more like instruments used to convey to the public a thought or an idea from a producer, a director or maybe from a writer. They are still humans in the first place and they deserve to be given freedom to act as such. But in the case of a photograph, a magazine cover for an instance, it doesn’t mean they project an image of a smoker, are now automatically bad examples, not good role models to the general public. There could be many ways to express freedom but with a cigar, it poses a rainbow of symbolisms and it connotes such meaning as soon as a reader looks at the cover.

A magazine cover can neither defeat the advocacy on no-smoking as they dread that children may look at it as a good practice than a bad habit. Still, the influence of parents could be more effective than any form of media these children were exposed.

As I have said earlier, criticisms are inevitable to showbiz personalities, young or the old. Young actress and Showtime host, Anne Curtis also got some negative comments still from the anti-smoking advocates for her photo in another magazine cover. Same as with Nora’s, but this time, Anne humbly apologizes to those for her were offended and said it was unintentional. She did not expect that the photo would be picked for the cover. However, the young actress repeatedly stressed that she does not smoke in real life and with that, Anne said she does not promote smoking.

It’s really hard to be a public figure but as with Anne, she has been a good role model for the youth and as with Nora, she has been a good mother to her children. It could be a good time to give them a break, from the hassles of intrigues and controversies caused only by a photograph, a magazine cover to be specific.

One question still rings in my mind and it goes like this: Does the word celebrity correspond to being a role model? I think it’s a big no. Anyways, they are humans, who are not perfect and will never be one. As long our society gives in to these vices such as smoking, alcoholic drinking, illegal drugs and gambling, any advocacy campaign would never succeed. The home is still the best place to educate children on the right and wrong acts. Yes, media in any form could be more powerful, but parents could be more convincing to their children, as long as they do project themselves as good role models, and not depend on drama personalities to act it out for them.

The rumored couple Angel Locsin and Phil Younghusband (Azkals Team) had been seen together for months, in public. Even in the games Phil played outside the country, Angel never failed to give some moral support. The last time the rumored “in a relationship status” couple was spotted in a Magazine launching event held at The Peninsula Manila, they were not able to escape some speculations from the press people.

All the more the media was intrigued when Angel answered the questions in brief yet meaty answers on how their relationship was going. Prior to this event, Angel has already made a statement that they are more than friends but on the detail, she preferred not to elaborate, just kept on smiling and said that they are both happy with each other.

She also said that it could be more complicated to explain because people have different assumptions and understandings on how things go. Angel just in a more recent interview also mentioned “No anniversary date yet,” which connotes that the relationship has gone another step but still she uttered in defense that she could not define the status of the relationship she shares with the Azkals player.

Keeping their affair’s status a secret could be a healthier move to preserve whatever these celebrities do have for each other. People from the show business have learned the lesson of keeping in private their love affairs to save it from being ruined by unjust controversies.

Though they are considered public figures, these personalities deserve a private life, something ordinary people enjoy. Private matters, such as relationships must be kept for a secret, and that is what showbiz people are slowly practicing as they are already tired of media people feasting upon their private lives.

Angel and Phil had chosen not to expose their private matters to the public but as they say action speaks louder than words, their affection for each other radiates the glow of a healthy relationship, of whatever kind it maybe. It is more than obvious that both of them enjoy each other’s company and they help each other grow for the better.

By keeping the status a secret, Angel and Phil feels comfortable appearing in public gatherings as a couple. Even though Angel said it was undefined, but they are “more than friends” and her “We are happy” response, what else could we think of?

Bang! It must be an open secret.

Like any other movie-goer, one could get the idea of the main theme upon reading the title. “No other Woman” would suggest another infidelity story, a common cancer in all relationships since the past. But after watching the movie, you would not get the feel of regret as you have watched another Filipino film, well-crafted and it’s more than what you have thought and greater than you have expected.

The movie shows a modern tale of true love put into test between Sharmaine (Cristine Reyes), an almost perfect wife and Ram (Derek Ramsey), a faithful husband who later gives in to a temptation. The eve-like personality of Cara, played by no less than Anne Curtis, is the tempter, who is a happy-go-lucky New York schooled playgirl. Cara does not believe in true love for in her lifetime, she has not found one. For her, a relationship is like a game and boys are not worth a fight. But things changed when she found affection which later on develops into passion and love for Ram.

Sharmaine and Cara, the two main female characters in the story have their own share of turning points. The good housewife changes her outlook and decides to project a stronger personality after she has finally caught her husband who broke his promise of having no other woman aside from her. She finally sets her feet into her stilettos and gets herself ready to defend her marriage. On the other hand, the mistress in denial, Cara also in the end realizes that she is truly in love with Derek. She had to accept in that she was just a part of the dark past of a man who wanted to satisfy his wild fantasies.

Ram does not escape emotional struggles as with his dad, whom he hates most. The root of his hate was when his father left their home for another woman during his college days. The hate feeling later led him to imitate his father by engaging in a third party, and it was too late when he realized.

Yet in the end as they say, true love prevails. A mistress’ love for the married man, made her to realize that love was not a game and was not made just for fun. The wife also shows her unconditional love for her husband as she gave up her pride and went to the hospital after his husband caught a vehicular accident.

No Other Woman also shows the acting prowess of Anne and Christine who played their roles in precision and both deserve an acting award.

Just being beautiful is not enough if you want to be noticed in the world of entertainment. A beautiful face is a dime a dozen in the modeling industry. But a lovely face with the right attitude is someone who is one in a million. This is where the expertise of New Faces Development professionals becomes significant. Talent scouts will not just stop at finding unique individuals who have the raw abilities to cut it in the entertainment industry. Instead, they will mold and bring out the hidden potentials of those who may have what it takes to be a star.

The experts at New Faces Development Center will provide amateurs with much needed guidance. Raw talents in acting and modeling are polished. Trainings will center on building up people’s confidence so that they will be able to put their best foot forward in any of their endeavors. They will teach the inexperienced about how to walk the walk and talk the talk, so to speak. They demand nothing short of perfection, and with such high standards, people will surely shine in their chosen careers under the tutelage of New Faces experts.

The glitz and glamour of the world’s many stages beckon and beguile people, but only a few have what it takes to be a star. Yet it’s not enough to be satisfied with having what it takes. Aim for excellence, and this is what New Faces Development Center seeks for anyone who dares to dream.

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Good news to all Justin Bieber fans here in the Philippines! Because Proactiv acne and pimple fighting skin care solution, a widely known product endorsed by celebrities like Vanessa Williams, Alyssa Milano, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry is having a raffle promo for all of us.

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There is only one wedding coverage that I’ve watched on TV so far and it was Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez celebrity wedding. I’m a fan of these two Filipino big stars that’s why I really marked it in my calendar so I won’t miss it.

Ogie, 43, and Regine, 40, tied the knot last December 22 at The Peak, Terrazas de Punta Fuego Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas – a perfect place for the couple who have waited a long time to share a lifetime together.  As you know they went through a lot of intrigues not to mention Ogie was already married. But what matters most is that they have conquered it all and we admire them for that.

And just like everyone who graced the event and watched this TV special of GMA-7, I also cried. I just can’t help it. My tears won’t stop flowing especially on the part where Regine recited her wedding vow. If you haven’t seen it, check out video below. It is made by Nice Print Photography, an international destination wedding photographer. It’s the same team who captured all the wedding photos you’ll see in this post also.

Regine started it by singing Apo Hiking Society’s “Di ko Malimutan” which made it more romantic. See her Wedding Quotes below also:

“May mga pagkakatao na sumuko ako, patawad mahal. Hindi ko naman kasi alam na ito pala ang sukli sa lahat ng paghihirap na iyon. Mabuti na lang at hindi ka sumuko”

“Sabi ko nga kay Lord, kung hindi din lng ikaw. Ayoko ng magmahal. Kasi ayoko na ng iba, ikaw lng ang gusto ko. I have never been so happy in my life. Thank you”

Jahhhh…It’s just great to see two people who are so in love with each other.  To Regine and Ogie, Congratulations again and to everyone Belated Happy Valentines!

Photo Credits:  Nice Print Photo

Congratulations Angel Locsin! I’m so happy for you. You are again hailed as FHM Philippines No. 1 Sexiest Women in the World.  WOW! Garnering a total votes of 284,156 she landed on the no. 1 spot and following her are Cristine Reyes (227,390 votes) and Marianne Rivera (218,742 votes).

The final Top 10 list include:

1. Angel Locsin
2. Cristine Reyes
3. Marian Rivera
4. Iwa Moto
5. Angelica Panganiban
6. Katrina Halili
7. Regine Velasquez
8. Bangs Garcia
9. Ehra Madrigal
10. Jackie Rice

To check out who make it to the TOP 100, visit FHM Philippines.