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Obama in ‘excellent’ health, says doctor

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Barack Obama’s personal doctor says the president is in excellent health, and despite graying hair has become even healthier as his time in the Oval Office goes on. In a medical report released by the White House on Tuesday, physician to the president Ronny Jackson paints Obama as a paragon of virtue, working out daily, eating healthy food and drinking only in moderation. “The president’s overall health remains excellent and […]

“EDSA” pelikula para sa 30th EDSA Revolution Day

MANILA, Philippines– Bilang paggunita sa pagdiriwang ng ika-tatlumpung anibersaryo ng EDSA Revolution Day, isang makabuluhang pelikula ang handog ni Direk Alvin Yapan, ang pelikulang “EDSA.” Pinangungunahan ito ng mga cast na sina Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Haydhen Kho, John Manalo, Lance Raymundo, Sue Prado at Mara Lopez. Present si Direk Alvin Yapan sa special screening nito na naganap sa Cinema 10 ng Megamall at maging ang mga cast nito maliban kina Kris at Haydhen na […]

‘Game of Thrones’ trailer appears to show dead Jon Snow

LOS Angeles, United States — Fans desperate to know the fate of “Game of Thrones” hero Jon Snow must surely have their answer in a new trailer released Tuesday — and it’s not looking good for the felled warrior. Played by the 29-year-old British actor Kit Harington, Snow was stabbed by mutinous followers at the end of season five, sparking months of heated debate on social media about whether he really had met his end. HBO’s first […]

Disney announces $75m loss on ‘The Finest Hours’

LOS Angeles, United States (AFP) — Disney chief Bob Iger said on Tuesday the company expected to lose $75 million on the poorly-performing ocean rescue film “The Finest Hours,” making it one of the company’s costliest flops. The movie, which stars Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Eric Bana, has grossed $40.5 million worldwide since its January 29 release, according to Box Office Mojo. Speaking at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in Palm […]

Trailer of movie on Vincent Van Gogh gets 9.2 million views

GDANSK, POMERANIAN, POLAND (Reuters) — A video trailer for an animated movie entitled “Loving Vincent” has become an internet hit gaining almost 10 million views on social media since it was first uploaded on February 26, 2016. The trailer shows a set of scenes from the life of the artist Vincent Van Gogh animated in the style of his paintings. The movie was produced out of Gdansk, Poland by a production company called ‘Breakthru films’. […]

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel returns to host Emmys

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in September, the ABC television network announced on Monday. Television’s version of the Oscars rotates among the four major broadcasters — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox — and Kimmel presented once before, when it was last aired on ABC in 2012. “I am excited to be hosting the Emmys again. I have a feeling I’m […]

Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

THE death of former US first lady Nancy Reagan sparked an outpouring condolences from around the world. The announcement was made by Joanne Drake, a spokeswoman of Nancy Reagan. According to her the first lady died due to congestive heart failure at her home in Los Angeles and will be buried next to her husband at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. https://youtu.be/fcks-CMBsJA

Felix Manalo bags major awards in 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Movies

PASAY City, Philippines — The historical-biographical film “Felix Manalo” bagged the major awards for the 32nd Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies last Sunday, March 13 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay City. Felix Manalo film was hailed as the best movie of the year and Joel Lamangan as Movie Director of the Year. Piolo Pascual for the film “Silong” and Dennis Trillo for the movie “Felix […]

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation launches its newest sitcom: “Hapi Ang Buhay”

Best Director awardee in London filmfest 2016 directs EBC’s latest sitcom     (Eagle News) — There’s a new sitcom to watch on Philippine television this coming Saturday, March 5 at NET 25. It’s the hilarious “Hapi ang Buhay” which is written and directed by Carlo Jay Ortega Cuevas, who recently won as Best Director at the 2016 International Filmmaker Festival (IFF) of World Cinema in London. “Hapi ang Buhay” is, in fact, a spinoff […]

Rapper, host Aikee nominated in 2016 Philippine Popular Music Festival

QUEZON City, Philippines — “Dota o Ako” artist Aikee takes one of the twelve seats as a finalist for the incoming Philippine Popular (PhilPop) Music Festival 2016. Aikee Aplacador, better known by his first name Aikee, ensured his chance for the much coveted P1 million cash grand prize in his composition “Pabili Po”. Aside from being a rapper, Aikee is also a radio DJ for Pinas FM 95.5 and one of the hosts for the […]