Miss Earth 2009 to be held in Boracay

The ninth edition of Miss Earth (2009) beauty pageant is set to be held in the majestic island of Boracay.

This is the very first time the event will be held outside Metro Manila. Eighty (80) candidates from around the world will attend and compete for the title at the Boracay Ecovillage and Convention Center on November 22.

Miss Philippines-Earth 2009 Sandra Seifert from Negros Occidental will represent the country for this year. The reigning Miss Earth Karla Paula Henry is also a Filipina.

Miss Earth was initiated and organized to further strengthen the awareness of the people around the world in protecting our Mother Earth. This is considered as the third largestbeauty pageant in the world next to Miss World and Miss Universe.

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Nonito Donaire donates P1 million to Ondoy victims

Napakabait naman ng bagong Pinoy Boxing Champ na si Nonito Donaire. Namigay sya ng tumataginting na P1 million mula sa kanyang sariling bulsa para sa mga nasalanta ni Ondoy.

According to Donaire, ang pera daw ay mula sa maha na Pangulong Gloria na ibinigay sa kanya as a reward for giving another fame to the country during his recent victory fight. Instead of using the money for his own needs, napagpasyahan nya na ipamigay na lamang ito sa mga biktima na mas nangagailangan sa mga panahong ito. So cute! Hindi ka lang gwapo, mabait pa!

"I know that many of our kababayans need help at 'yung iba ay hindi pa inaaboot ng mga rescuer at relief goods, kaya I decided to donate the P1 million I've received from our President Arroyo.The money will go a long way...I want to give more, that's why I will also help in the distribution of relief goods together with the volunteers," Donaire said.

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Concert For Ondoy Victims

Isang fund-raising concert na pinamagatang "Kaya Natin Ito" ang gaganapin sa Araneta Coliseum ngayong darating na ika-14 ng Nobyembre.

This project was organized and intiated by Ogie Alcasid with his talent manager Girlie Rodies and actor/director Rowell Santiago in cooperation with the Big Dome.

Talagang napakalaking event ito because some of the artists and performers will take time out to participate and share their talent for this event. Ayon pa kay Ogie, they have already coordinated with the talent managers of these performers. Some have already confirmed to participate habang ang iba naman ay inaayos pa ang schedula para lang makadalo dito.

All the proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross and Gawad Kalinga for the victims of Ondoy who lost their homes and properties after the tragedy.

If you have time para manood, bumili ka na ng ticket. Naalaiw kana, nakatulong ka pa.

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35th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2009 official entries

Metro Manila Film Festival 2009 promises a big parade and showdown of stars at the end of this year (December) as MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando revealed the eight official entires for this year's festival of Filipino movies.

Here is the official list of entries in alphabetical order:

ANG DARLING KONG ASWANG
Produced: by OctoArts and M-Zet Productions
Starring: Vic Sotto
Directed by: Tony Y. Reyes

ANG PANDAY
Produced by: GMA Films and Imus Productions
Starring: Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr., Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Geoff Eigenmann and Phillip Salvador.
Directed by: Mac Alejandre and Rico Gutierrez

IKAW NA NGA
Produced by: Star Cinema
Starring: Kim Chiu, Kris Aquino and Eugene Domingo
Directed by: Wenn V. Deramas

JUAN
Produced by: RVQ Productions
Starring: Dolphy and Willie Revillame
Directed by: Eric Quizon

MANO PO 6: MY MOTHER
Produced by: Regal Films
Starring: Sharon Cuneta
Directed by: Joel Lamangan

NIEVES THE ENGKANTO SLAYER
Produced by: Regal Films and APT Production
Starring: Marian Rivera
Directed by: Mike Tuviera

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL XI
Produced by: Regal Films
Starring: Ruffa Gutierrez

WAPAKMAN
Produced by: Solar Films
Starring: Manny Pacquiao, Nicole Scherzinger and Batista
Directed by: Topel Lee

3 more films submitted for screening by the MMFF committee are:

2999 A LOVE STORY
Produced by: Unitel
Starring: Marvin Agustin, Nikki Gil and Tessie Tomas.
Directed: by Raul Jorolan

DANIEL RAPIDO
Produced by FCJ Film Production

I LOVE YOU…GOODBYE
Produced by Star Cinema
Starring: Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Kim Chiu and Derek Ramsay.
Directed by: Laurice Guillen

These film entries will run in cinemas nationwide during the opening of the festival.

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