Cory Aquino Wake and Memorial Service Schedules

The Aquinos, through their spokesperson Deedee Siytangco, announces their decision of having a private funeral for the late President Cory Aquino instead of a state funeral (under law, all Presidents were entitled to a state funeral but still subject to the family's approval).

"For all intentions and purposes, she had been a private citizen after stepping down, and siguro, to a degree we would like to spend as much time as possible as a family with her." explained Senator Noynoy Aquino of their decision.

Aquino, however, said that there will still be honor guards at the wake, as per tradition in wakes for former government officials.

The Aquinos also announces President Cory's wake and memorial services schedule as listed below:

• : President Cory's body will lie in state at the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) gymnasium.

• : The wake will be open to the public (Gate 5 entrance for public and Gate 2 for media) from 5 p.m. on Saturday and will continue until Monday. The daily viewing schedule will be until 4 a.m., and will then resume on 7 a.m.

• : A mass at the LSGH will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.

• : Daily Catholic masses daily at 12nn and 8 p.m. at LSGH and Manila Cathedral.

• : "Dedication Garden for Tita Cory" at the Sacred Ground of EDSA Shrine (where supporters can put flowers, prayers, candles and notes to Cory).

• : President Cory's remain will be transferred from LSGH to Manila Cathedral on August 3 at 11am.

• : Chronological service will be held at the Manila Cathedral on August 4.

• : Necrological and vigil service is on August 4 from 4 a.m. until 6 a.m. at the Manila Cathedral.

• : On Wednesday, President Cory will be buried at the Manila Memorial Park after a 9 a.m. mass at the cathedral. She will be buried beside her late husband, Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also declared a 10-day period of national mourning for the lost of Philippine much admired former President Cory Aquino.

Senator Noynoy Aquino Tells About Cory's Remaining Days in the Hospital

Former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, 76, has passed away of cardio-respiratory arrest at exactly 3:18 a.m. Saturday at the Makati Medical Center.

At about 5 a.m. outside the hospital, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III read a statement announcing the death of his mother.

The statement read:

"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m., August 1, 2009, of cardio-respiratory arrest.

"She would have wanted to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and your continued love and support. It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for our country.

"Hinihiling po ng aming pamilya ang kaunting panahon para makasama namin ang aming mahal na ina."

At a press conference held this morning at the Ramon Cojuangco Building in Makati, Senator Noynoy speaks about the remaining days of her mother, late President Corazon Aquino, at the Makati Medical Center.

He told the press how unselfish her mother would be to still think of others while suffering from pain, "Yung touching dun sa akin yung sa ICU first time kong nakatokang magbantay. Imbes na matanong ko kung kumusta ka, ang tinanong sa akin kung kumain na ako at yung mga kasamahan ko. Other times naman nagbabasa ako ng dyaryo, tinanong nya kung ano laman dyan. Di ba pag ikaw ang maysakit eh natural yung 'ang sama naman ng pakiramdam ko', pero sya laging yung iba ang nasa isip."

Watch the video below:

Popular TV host Boy Abunda, a close friend of the Aquino family, told reporters on Saturday that the Aquinos were praying the Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary when Cory gave her last deep breath.

Abunda said all five children of Mrs. Aquino, and her close friends and relatives were at her bedside when the former leader passed away.

After that last breath, Abunda said, Mrs. Aquino's children quietly cried.

"Malungkot. Tahimik na nag-iiyakan. Tahimik, except for Kris who was very quiet," he said, referring to the youngest daughter of Mrs. Aquino.

"Kris was very quiet. She was displaying such courage pero noong dinadala palabas mga labi ni Tita Cory... because you have to remember that Kris was in the hospital, Kris was by the side of her mother since July 20 hanggang sa mga oras na yun. Hanggang ngayon si Kris ay nasa tabi ng kanyang ina." Abunda said.

He also said that Fr. Catalino Arevalo, who is a very close friend of the former leader and had been officiating a mass for her at the hospital, officiated a mass right after Mrs. Aquino's death.

Video Source: martilyo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino Dies

Former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino passed away at exactly 3:18 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009, at the Makati Medical Center in Manila after battling colon cancer for more than a year. She was 76.

Once a reluctant housewife, Aquino was known as an icon of Philippine democracy after the EDSA 'People Power' revolution removed the Marcos dictatorship and restored democracy in the Southeast Asian archipelago in 1986.

Aquino served as the nation's president until 1992 when she gave way to her successor, President Fidel Ramos.

But in March 2008, Cory Aquino has been diagnosed with colon cancer and has been going in and out of the hospital since then for chemotherapy. Last May, she underwent surgery to remove parts of her colon and was brought to the Makati Medical Center in June due to loss of appetite.

Last Monday, the Aquino family said Mrs. Aquino's condition had turned to "guarded" due to her fluctuating blood pressure.

Her son, Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III, confirmed that the former leader's cancer had already spread to her liver.

"Her weakened condition does not allow chemotherapy. We have reached the point where you're not sure if the intervention will help or worsen the condition," he told reporters.

Last week, her supporters tied yellow ribbons along Times St. and Examiner St. in Quezon City near Mrs. Aquino's residence, and also outside the Makati Medical Center, symbolizing hope and prayers for her recovery and as a show of support for Philippine democracy.

May Your Soul Rest in Peace, President Cory.

Diversity

Good Afternoon,

Don't ya'll love DIVERSITY! I think it’s the best.

I just finished walking the streets by my lonesome. The rain smells so good. I skipped here, jumped over a puddle there, made a huge splash over here, and moseyed on down the block to my good ol' Subway for lunch!

As I returned from my adventure, I waited in the corridor for an available elevator. One passed. . . OOOH, no too crowded. A second passed . . . B, don't try that one, that joker will trap you in.

Ding, a third one arrived. . . Awww yes, my empty, silent oasis, to take me up the heavens to the 22nd floor.

Then just as I enter, another passenger decides to jump aboard my personal carrier.

BRAHNT, BRAHNT. . . Oh my, hi Mr. Huynh. . He's my lil Asian man that works on the 20th floor in the Office of Hearings and Appeals. (Ques. - why he always sweating)?

OOOH, Brahnt I see u gin'. I said yeah, it's been a while. You don't work. You be off-e, huh. Ummm, no I'm here 7 days a week including holidays.

HOLIDAY, OH NO - You like job too much. No, I was just kidding. LITERALLY!

OOOOOOOH, BRAHNT U FUNNY. U jokey huh!

(No you funny, because literally why are you talking so loud, like u got an IPod on, and can't hear!)

Huh, you say somethin' BRAHNT. . . OH no, just talking to myself!

OOOH, Brahnt, it's hot like fire in here, huh. . . No I'm pretty cool.

OKAY, BYE BRAHNT- SEE YOU WEEK, NEXT.

WHY, I had a Scooby-doo moment "Ruh-roo". Oh, you mean next week. Okay bye!

Beyonce No1 Concert

Beyonce's ongoing I AM... World Tour has been ranked a #1 concert attraction thanks to record attendance and an unprecedented multi-leg journey.The tour, in support of Beyonce's 2008 album "I Am... Sasha Fierce," was ranked by Billboard's Hot Tour rankings chart as the no.1 attraction running July 23. In the issue, Billboard journalist Bob Allen confirms the tour's success, stating: "With reported grosses topping $36 million since the tour began, her show ranks among the top 15 grossing tours of the year, with still more dates scheduled in the fall".Promoted by AEG Live in Europe this spring, Beyonce's I AM... tour grossed more than $23 million in ticket sales.While Beyonce's North American leg of the tour continues through Sunday, August 2, Music World/Columbia says the "Diva" has sold out 97% of her shows overall.Following a previously announced four-night residency at the Encore Theatre at the Wynn Las Vegas (July 30 - August 2), Beyonce is set to perform a pair of shows at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan and open the Donbass Stadium in the Ukraine.

Very cleverly orchestrated lol...especially with all them free tickets

LeToya Lucketts @ Loso's album party

LeToya as always looks amazing...especially when she stood next to that wannabe Lil Kim

Theirs Just Somethin' About A Fitted . . .

Jeremih - New Video Imma Star

NeNee VS Kandi

My Cuzzo ~ The Hole-Dweller

Lawd . . . . Now you know B~wood don’t like talkin’ about people.

But, why someone told me Rocsi from 106th and Park was kin’ to the Hobbit from “The Lord of the Rings”.

OMG!

Yeah, it must be dem’ slightly pointed ears that run in the family!

We still love ya though!

But, fo’ real, fo’ real. . . I sure nuff miss AJ & Free!

Beyonce's nipples

Like this bitch didnt know her nipples were showing...SMH

Piolo Pascual Graces the Cover of Garage Magazine 1st Anniversary Issue

This August 2009 marks Garage Magazine’s first year anniversary. And they're celebrating it with none other than the Kapamilya hunk Piolo Pascual.

For this special issue, Garage pumped up the fashion and added more pages to highlight the magazine's year of existence.

Picked off the international scenes, Garage profiles the top collections from the all/Winter 2009 shows in Paris and Milan.

Also, the multi-awarded actor Piolo Pascual leads the magazine's first ever most stylish list called Street Dapper Kings. To find out who else made it on the list and the many special features in the latest issue, better grab a copy of Garage this August at all magazine stands nationwide.

Here are Garage Magazine's Cover Boys then 'til now:

Speed Racer (June - July 2009)

Sun and Sand (April - May 2009)

Young and Modern - Double Cover Special (February - Marh 2009)


Make Your Mark (December 2008 - January 2009)

Second Coming (October - November 2008)

Premier Issue (August - September 2008)

GMA-7 Dominates But ABS-CBN Leads the Top 30 Programs of AGB Total Urban Luzon Survey from July 12-18, 2009

The drama series “May Bukas Pa” retained it’s no. 1 position in the Total Urban Luzon tv ratings survey of AGB Nielsen for the week of July 12 to 18, 2009.

At no. 2 is another kapamilya program “Tayong Dalawa” with an average rating of 30% while GMA’s Zorro dropped to 3rd place.

Although ABS-CBN topped the rankings, GMA captured 16 out of the Top 30 slots. TV5 had one and ABS-CBN had 13.

GMA still leads in the channel rating (16.7% vs. 15.1% ) and audience share (37.7% vs. 34.2%) for the said week.

Here are the Top 30 programs from July 12 to 18, 2009 based on the survey of AGB Nielsen Philippines among Total Urban Luzon TV households:

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 31%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 30%
3. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29.9%
4. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.1%
5. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 28.9%
6. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 28.7%
7. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%
8. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 25.8%
9. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 25.6%
10. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 24.4%
11. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.2%
12. Boys Over Flowers (ABS-CBN) - 23.8%
13. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.9%
14. All My Life (GMA-7) - 22.8%
15. Adik Sa ‘Yo (GMA-7) - 22.3%
16. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 22.2%
17. Sharon (ABS-CBN) - 21.8%
18. Bitoy’s Funniest Videos (GMA-7) - 21.7%
19. Mel & Joey (GMA-7) - 21.5%
20. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) - 21.3%
21. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 20.3%
22. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
23-24. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) tied with Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) - 19.6%
25. Cinema FPJ: Agila ng Maynila (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%
26. Are You The Next Big Star? (GMA-7) - 19%
27-29. George and Cecil (ABS-CBN) tied with Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) and Kambal Sa Uma (ABS-CBN) - 18.9%
30. Daisy Siete (GMA-7) - 18.8%

TOP 5 DAYTIME PROGRAMS

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) - 24.2%
2. Kung Aagawin Mo ang Lahat Sa Akin (GMA-7) - 22.2%
3. Ngayon at Kailanman (GMA-7) - 20.3%
4. Wowowee (ABS-CBN) - 19.9%
5. Cinema FPJ: Agila ng Maynila (ABS-CBN) - 19.5%

TOP 5 PRIMETIME SERIES

1. May Bukas Pa (ABS-CBN) - 31%
2. Tayong Dalawa (ABS-CBN) - 30%
3. Zorro (GMA-7) - 29.9%
4. Only You (ABS-CBN) - 28.7%
5. Rosalinda (GMA-7) - 24.4%

TOP 5 NEWS, MAGAZINE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS

1. 24 Oras (GMA-7) - 29.1%
2. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) - 28.9%
3. TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN) - 27.5%
4. Rated K (ABS-CBN) - 25.8%
5. Imbestigador (GMA-7) - 25.6%

TOP 4 REALITY COMPETITION AND GAME SHOWS

1. Talentadong Pinoy (TV5) - 22.9%
2. The Singing Bee (ABS-CBN) - 19.6%
3. Are You The Next Big Star? (GMA-7) - 19%
4. Hole In The Wall (GMA-7) - 18.9%

MISSING IN ACTION

XXX (ABS-CBN)
The Wedding (ABS-CBN)
Pinoy Records (GMA-7)
All Star K (GMA-7)

Source: AGB Nielsen Phils. via Starmometer

Maricar Reyes Covers Metro Magazine August 2009 Issue

Controversial model-turned actress Maricar Reyes is in the cover of Metro Magazine August 2009 issue.

In this issue, Metro focuses on the other side of Maricar. Besides from modeling and acting, she is also a licensed doctor and an athlete. And being the youngest child in her family, everyone wants to keep an extra eye on what's going on with her.

"I think everyone should aim to be a survivor, everyone should think of themselves as fighters.The only thing to do is to fight and rise above it," Maricar told the magazine.

Maricar, who first gained nationwide popularity by being one (and probably has the most number of videos) of the girls in Hayden Kho Jr's controversial videos, is now gaining a wide popularity and beng consider as the "it" girl now in showbusiness.

Cristine Reyes Remains a Kapamilya

Cristine Reyes will remain a Kapamilya.

Despite her previous statements that she is no longer happy with ABS-CBN, Cristine still decided to renew her contract with the Kapamilya network.

Cristine officially sealed her status as Kapamilya at a contract signing that happened this afternoon, July 30, at the 14th floor of ELJ Building. Present during the event are some ABS-CBN Executives and her manager Veronique del Rosario of Viva Artists Agency (VAA).

Cristine is set to do several projects like a weekly drama special titled "Cristine Reyes Drama Special" and a primetime soap with a tentative title "Bedspacer".

She will also be featured in the upcoming episodes of of Sunday afternoon soap "Your Song Presents".

Beyonce has most delusional stans

My fellow friend and blogger over at Hip Hop Prophet asked his readers to vote on a poll for who had the most delusional stans. Beyonce won with 79% of the vote. 79% is not a joke!!!!!!!!! So any stans that visit here just know that you are delusional. Dont get me wrong, I am not talking about the fans cos I am also a Beyonce fan...but I aint no stan. My eyes are wide open to her lies and naiveity.

Kelly going to Miss Universe

Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida will jet off to the Bahamas for the 2009 Miss Universe pageant this August.Set to take place at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, the 2009 pageant will feature performances from the duo as well as David Guetta and Heidi Montag.

This chick is just flying around now... you cant stop the bish from being everywhere! Just shows how much Mathew was holding her back. Note to Michelle.... c'mon now

Solange is my rock "Beyonce"

BEYONCE turns to her sister SOLANGE KNOWLES for advice, because she's had so much more "life experience" than the R&B superstar.The singer's younger sibling wed her high school sweetheart and had a baby by the age of 18. She has since gone through a divorce. The Crazy In Love hitmaker, who is married to rapper Jay-Z, admits she turns to 23-year-old Solange to help her through her own personal problems because she's so much more knowledgeable. Beyonce says, "She gives me a lot of advice because she's had some life experiences that I've never had." Last week, Solange shaved her hair off as part of a protest against interviewers who constantly ask her about her famous sister.

hahahaha Solange did it in protest against interviewers now lol sorry but that made me laugh.

Well whatever, nice to see that Beyonce looks up to her sister even though Solange doesnt want anything to do with her in the public eye.

Jay-Z to write autobiography

There could soon be a few choice words in the Beyonce-Jay-Z household. The richest man in rap has signed a megabucks deal to write a book on his life.
It promises to be a warts-and-all account, which won't impress his famously private wife.
Says our bookworm: "It's going to cover everything from his days on the streets as a drug dealer to his fairytale wedding to Bey.
"He'll also be revealing his rapping secrets." Source

Ok lets keep this real... Jay-Z is not going to reveal any secrets about his and Beyonce's marriage. All he will do is write one small paragraph about getting married and how amazing being married to Bey is...the rest of the time will be about rapping. Believe me!

LeToya @ Darrelle Revis party

LeToya looks so hot in this little white dress but umm..... WTF is dude doing in the first pic with that shirt. Eww!

New Dereon Ad

Love Beyonce's positions but hates the clothes. Ugh! I mean who wears that shit?

Joe Jonas - Camilla Belle Split-Up

Joe Jonas and (ex) girlfriend Camilla Belle reportedly call it quits.

According to the source close to the two, "Yes, it’s true. Joe and Camilla have broken up. There is no third party involved and they care deeply about each other and will remain friends."

Paw Diaz "Blooms" on the Cover of FHM Philippines August 2009 Issue

Star Circle talent Paw Diaz turns sexy on the August 2009 cover of FHM Philippines.

According to Paw it was her long-time dream to grace the cover of this sexy magazine, "Dati ko pang nai-imagine yung sarili ko na nasa cover ng FHM kaya mahilig akong bumili nito. Tapos, titingnan ko lahat ng mga pictures at babasahin ang mga article. Kaya inisip ko na baka masayang maging cover nito. And it's really for myself. I really want this sexy pictorial.

Masaya ako, masayang-masaya! Ang ganda ng kinalabasan ng mga pictures ko sa shoot, at ang daming pictures!"

2009 National Artists of the Philippines Awardee

President Gloria Arroyo recently named the 7 National Artist of the Philippines awardees for 2009.

Jose Pitoy Moreno - Fashion Design

Cecille Guidote Alvarez (National Commission on Culture and the Arts Executive Director) - Theater

Manuel Conde - Film and Broadcast Arts, Posthumous

Lazaro Francisco - Literature, Posthumous

Federico Aguilar Alcuaz - Visual Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media

Francisco "Bobby" Mañoza - Architecture

Jose Carlos Caparas - Visual Arts and Film

A National Artist of the Philippines is a title given to a Filipino who has been given the highest recognition for having made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts namely: Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, Fashion Design, Architecture, and Allied Arts.