Watch the 2008 Bachelor Bash organized by Cosmopolitan Philippines last September 11, 2008 at the A-Venue Events Hall in Makati City. Sixty-nine guys that were chosen were hand-picked by the editorial team of the said magazine and are composed of Professional models and showbiz personalities. The Top 10 Celebrity Centerfolds (Billy Crawford, Akihiro Sato, Derek Ramsay, Bruce Quebral, Rocky Salumbides, Ron Morales, Jon Avila, Macky Escalona, Geoff Eigenmann, and Paolo Contis) were also there.
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UFC's Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell will visit Manila
Philippine mixed martial arts fans will surely be in for a treat as Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pays a visit to Manila on September 21.
Details of the light heavyweight champ's Manila visit have yet to be released.
However, Liddell may treat Filipino MMA enthusiasts to a rare fans' day and media guestings judging from a similar event held for Filipino-American Brandon "The Truth" Vera in April.
The Iceman's most recent fight was against Rashad Evans during "UFC 88: Breakthrough" in Atlanta, Georgia.
Evans won by knocking out Liddell at 1:51 in the second round of their 205-pound light heavyweight battle.
“You can’t fight him going for takedowns all night. That’s the way you get knocked out. I wanted to beat him at his own game,” Evans told UFC's Thomas Gerbasi after the fight that saw him improving his record to 17-0-1.
Liddell fell to 21-6 following the loss to Evans.
Francis Magalona Latest Update
Good news to all the fans of the Master Rapper Francis M. 'coz he's now ready for discharge from the hospital after staying a long time at Medical City, Ortigas because of leukemia.
Inaasahan na nakalabas na ngayong Miyerkules sa ospital ang Master Rapper ng Pilipinas na si Francis “Kiko" Magalona na natuklasang may sakit na leukemia, ayon sa Chika Minute portion ng GMA news’ 24 Oras.
Sa text message na ipinadala ng asawa ni Francis na si Pia sa GMA News, sinabi nito na magkakaroon sila ng salo-salo sa ospital upang pasalamatan ang mga nag-alaga sa kanyang mister.
“He’s ready for discharge at hospital any time now…we’ll just celebrate with the nurses who took good care of him his entire stay," mensahe ni Pia.
Pinasalamatan niya ang lahat ng nagdasal at nagbigay ng suporta sa kanilang pamilya sa pinagdadaanang pagsubok.
Habang patuloy sa pagpapagaling si Kiko, ang mga kasamahan naman niya sa noontime show na “Eat Bulaga" ay naghahanda ng isang benefit concert para sa kanya sa Sabado sa Circu Timog, Quezon City.
May ilang linggo na rin na hindi pumapasok si Francis sa “EB" matapos nga na matuklasan ang kanyang sakit.
“Ang title namin ay “Dabarkads for Kiko." Dabarkads because syempre lahat kami nandoon..Kiko ginagawa namin to dabarkdas para syo ‘to…bumalik ka na dito nami-miss ka namin kiko," ayon kay Allan K.
Sinabi naman ni Pauleen Luna na nais nilang makatulong kahit papaano kay Francis kaya nila gagawin ang benefit concert.
“Pinlano talaga ng Eat Bulaga ito because we love Francis M very very much. And in our own little way sana makatulong kami," pahayag ng dalaga.
Bukod sa mga dabarkads ng “EB," inaasahan na dadalo rin sa concert ang ilang kaibigan ni Kiko at mga anak nito.
Pacquiao - Dela Hoya Tickets
Tremendous interest in the showdown between “The Golden Boy” Oscar de la Hoya and Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao is reflected in the mad rush of people asking about how and where to buy tickets for the fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 6.
Even Manila-based sports analyst Ronnie Nathanielsz has unexpectedly received inquiries and suggestions on how to get a hold of tickets.
While tickets are being peddled on the Internet, they haven’t gone on sale as yet since there are other big fights ahead of the de la Hoya – Pacquiao card on December 6. One of those looking for fight tickets is the Philippines No. 1 Davis Cup tennis star Cecil Mamiit.
In an e-mail, Mamiit told Nathanielsz, “I’m in search for some tickets for the fight. I have a group of friends and family planning a trip to see the fight and we really would love to get hold of tickets to make the trip worth it. We are willing to pay a reasonable price.”
Mamiit said he was “just seeing if you have any suggestions on how we could get a hold of some and we would really appreciate the help.”
Both Pacquiao’s lawyer, Franklin “Jeng” Gacal, and close friend Rex “Wakee” Salud have already been besieged by requests for tickets indicating growing interest in the fight despite sharply divided opinions on whether the fight is right or whether its all because the price is right.
September 2008 Bar Exam Result
A record of 6,533 law graduates are set to take the September 2008 Bar Exam to be held on all four Sundays of this month (September 7, 14, 21, and 28) at the De La Salle University (DLSU) in Taft Avenue, Manila. The 2008 Committee on Bar Examinations is chaired by Justice Dante O. Tinga.
The Court conducts the Bar examinations pursuant to Article VIII, Sec. 5 of the Constitution which provides that it shall have the power to promulgate rules governing the admission to the practice of law.
The Rules of Court provide that “a candidate may be deemed to have passed his examination successfully if he has obtained a general average of 75% in all subjects without falling below 50% in any subject.” In determining the average, subjects in the examinations are given the following relative weights: Political and International Law, 15%; Labor and Social Legislation, 10%; Civil Law, 15%; Taxation, 10%; Mercantile Law, 15%; Criminal Law, 10%; Remedial Law, 20%; and Legal Ethics and Practical Exercises, 5%, for a total of 100%.
The September 2008 Bar Exam Result will be posted here once it is available...
Ely Buendia latest update
Ely Buendia was officially discharged from the hospital last Friday, September 5, after staying for almost a week following another angioplasty procedure to clear his blocked arteries. Ely underwent the same procedure twice last year after suffering a heart attack during an out-of-town gig with his current band, Pupil.
In a taped interview with The Buzz which was aired yesterday, September 7, Ely's partner and manager Diane Ventura disclaimed earlier reports that the band leader suffered another heart attack.
"He underwent angioplasty because nagkaroon ulit ng cholesterol buildup dun sa main artery," informed Diane. "It's not actually a heart attack."
Diane also added that Ely was asked by the doctors to rest for two months for him to recover fully.
The iconic singer-songwriter was admitted after experiencing chest pains while in the middle of the Eraserheads much-anticipated reunion concert held at the Bonifacio Global City open field in Taguig last August 30.
Ely's recent health dilemma was being linked to stress and exhaustion—both physically and emotionally. Two days before the reunion concert, Ely's mother, Mrs. Lisette Buendia, succumbed to cardiac arrest. All the preparations leading to the concert plus the loss of a loved one ultimately took its toll on Buendia—who still managed to finish the band's first set composed of 15 songs—on the night of the actual concert.
ON THE WAY TO RECOVERY. The Buzz also managed to get a few words from some of Ely's closest friends who were able to visit him at the hospital.
"Last time na bumisita kami nakakalakad siya, nakakapagsalita, kumakain, nakakapag-joke around," said film director Joyce Bernal.
According to renowned script writer Ricky Lee, who served as Ely's teacher when the young musician was still a film major student at the University of the Philippines, the incident was a blessing in disguise since it led to the discovery of the serious health malady.
"Sabi nga niya sa amin, it was a good thing din naman na nangyari ‘yon kasi nagkaka-blockage na rin 'yong isang artery niya, so nadiskubre. Mabuti't maagapan," said Lee.
Even Buendia's former bandmates from the Eraserheads likewise paid a visit, proving that the relationship among the four is now cordial as compared before.
Diane thanked all the fans who prayed for Ely's recovery and also for understanding the situation, which unfortunately cut short the reunion concert last week.
"He's in stable condition, we're expecting a 100 percent full recovery. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the fans. I'm grateful na the fans are so understanding," she quipped.
Asked for a message, Diane advised Ely in closing: "Stay in shape, drink your medicine. Wala munang traba-trabaho, kahit mamulubi, importante ang health. Health is wealth.
JRU Light Bombers player Keith Agovida Scores 82 points
JRU Light Bombers player Keith Agovida Scores 82 points in a 127-49 route of Mapua last Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.
The 18-year-old Agovida is now the NCAA's highest scorer. It is also the highest scoring output in PBA history since Allan Caidic scores 79 points in 1987.
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Longest Beer Bar: San Miguel Beer Octoberfest 2008
Pinoys try to set Guinness for the longest beer bar. It may only be September but this has not stopped partygoers and beer lovers from joining San Miguel Corp.'s (SMC) "Oktoberfest 2008" in Manila as the country attempts to break the world record for setting up the longest beer bar in the world.
Local beer lovers trooped to Ortigas Friday night where free beer were offered as 200 bars were set up from San Miguel Avenue to St. Francis in Mandaluyong City.
The set up was measured at around 600 meters, 360 meters longer than Guinness record-holder Taiwan.
The Philippines is also trying to set a Guinness record for the most number of people toasting for a beer event.
Oktoberfest organizers said that aside from free beers, thousands of Friday’s "beer troopers" will be treated to a free concert where at least 40 rock bands are scheduled to play. The main feature presents alternative rock band Third Eye Blind.
"Sobrang espesyal ng gabing ito dahil lahat ng magkakaibigan magkakasama ngayon dito para magsaya dahil sasali tayo sa Guinness World record at may tampok pa na foreign band," said Assie Carpio, San Miguel Corp. Brand Manager.
There will also be a fireworks display at the party site starting 9 p.m.
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NBI launches Automated Clearance Machine (ACM)
The National Bureau of Investigation or NBI launches Automated Clearance Machines (ACMs) September 3, Wednesday at Carriedo branch, Carriedo Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila. You can now get your clearance faster from NBI.
An ACM is like an automated teller machine (ATM), except that instead of cash it dispenses your clearance – that is, if you have no criminal record. And you have to pay first the usual fee, by inserting bills or coins in the machine.
An ACM works with a clearance renewal card (CRC) that you simply feed into the machine so that transactions start quickly.
The ACM uses facial and fingerprint biometrics system to check on the personal information of the individual applying for NBI clearance renewal.
If the individual’s biometrics matches that of the machine, it will proceed to the database to see if there is any criminal record in the name of the ACM cardholder.
If there's no record, the machine automatically prints an NBI clearance, while updating the chip afterwards with the latest information.
In case of "hits," which means you have a record, the system will check the information on the chip to see if the records had already been cleared previously. If so, the m,achine will print a clearance.
If the applicant is not cleared of his or her criminal record or has a namesake, he will be instructed to proceed to CRC cardholders’ fast lane for further records verification by the NBI.
The ACM is made possible through Mega Data Corp., the NBI’s systems integration company and technical systems provider since 1974.
In the 1990’s, the NBI, through technical assistance from Mega Data, installed manned instant renewal kiosks inside malls and regional and district offices of NBI nationwide, allowing the same-day release of clearances.
Then in 2005, NBI and Mega Data launched the NBI clearance on wheels, a mobile clearance processing system that brought clearance services to remote areas.
Mega Data is also the company behind the license renewal system of the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
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