Walang Forever scores an A rating from Cinema Evaluation Board

The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) has just given the romantic-comedy movie "Walang Forever" featuring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho Rosales an A rating. A Graded-A movie qualifies for 100% amusement tax reward that commensurate with the amusement tax levied on and collected from the film.

In the movie Jennylyn plays Mia, a celebrated writer of romantic-comedy films. She's at a turning point in her life which makes it difficult for her to believe that love could last.

Everything comes to a head when Ethan (Jericho) returns, only for her to find out that he has become a cynic of lasting love because she broke his heart.

Watch Walang Forever Trailer 1

Walang Forever is a follow-up MMFF entry of Dan Villegas's surprise hit "English Only Please" last year which was also led by Jennylyn Mercado. Written by Antonette Jadaone, the movie also stars Matet de Leon, Sofia Andres, Sebastian Castro, and Ms. Lorna Tolentino. Walang Forever opens on December 25, Christmas Day.

Watch Walang Forever Trailer 2

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Kris Aquino thinks 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach didn't like PNoy

Presidential Sister Kris Aquino said in an interview with the entertainment press on Monday that reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach didn't like her brother - President Noy Aquino.

In the said presscon, the Queen of All Media reminded everyone that earlier this year, Wurtzbach and President PNoy Aquino were rumored to be dating.

And on the day that Pia won the crown, Kris revealed why the romance fizzled.

“All of us, kaming mga sisters, from before pa, we liked her, noong naru-rumor (when it was rumored) that they were dating. She could have denied [that they were dating],” Kris said in an interview. But equally as revealing as one of the biggest plot twists in pageant history, Kris spoke her mind. “I don’t think she liked Noy.”.

“I think she entertained him but the thing is, you can tell from her character [that she’s] single-minded. Kinailangan na [Miss Universe] angfocus ko muna (It was needed that the Miss Universe pageant was what she should focus on),” she said.

Kris was all praises for Pia, admitting she liked her answers to the question and answer portions.

“I don’t see any problems with that at all," Kris said about Pia's "US bases" answer. "In a world where China is so strong, let’s admit it. Kailangan natin sila [US],” Kris continued.

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AlDub, Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards top Google PH's 2015 top trending topics

The accidental teamup of Kapuso hunk Alden Richards and Dubsmash Queen Maine Mendoza topped Google Philippines trending topics for 2015.

AlDub dominated the top searches in the Philippines as listed by Google Trends. Maine Mendoza came in third spot after Pope Francis while Alden Richards in on the sixth spot.

Maine Mendoza also topped the Female Personalities category followed by Caitlyn Jenner, Mary Jane Veloso, and 4th Impact. The Dance Princess Ella Cruz also made it the list after her dance video "Twerk It Like Miley" went viral. Pastillas Girl who also went viral because of her Pastillas Recipe made it to the ninth spot.

Alden Richards, on the other hand, came only at second place under Male Personalities category after Pope Francis who visited the country last January. 2016 Presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte is at number 5, followed by boxing champ Manny Pacquaio on the sixth spot. Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran (7th), Antonio Luna (film) (8th), Darren Espanto (9th), and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau(10th) complete the list.

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Liza Soberano featured in Italian newspaper

Dolce Amore star Liza Soberano was featured in an Italian newspaper called il Resto del Carlino.

Soberano and the production team are currently in Bologna, Italy to film for soon to be aired teleserye on ABS-CBN. The team has also visited other places in Italy like Florence, Rome, Milan, and Venice.

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10 Goin Bulilit girls who have turned into fine, gorgeous women

Who would have thought that these cute little girls from ABS-CBN's long-time running gag show for kids will turn out to be as gorgeous as they are now. Some of them turned to be today's youngest royalties and hottest teen stars.

Let's start off with the Teen Queen...

Kathryn Bernardo

Julia Montes

Eliza Pineda

Ella Cruz

Katrina "Hopia" Legaspi

Jane Oineza

Kristel Fulgar

Miles Ocampo

Nikki Bagaporo

Kiray Celis

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Is Matteo Guidicelli playing third wheel in LizQuen's upcoming serye Dolce Amore?

It seems he is.

In a recent Instagram post of actor/recording star Matteo Guidicelli, he posted a photo of himself sporting a new "do" and announced he's flying out to Italy. The actor did not specify what was it for but we suspect he's up for another project.

Just recently, ABS-CBN has launched its newest set of shows coming out next year and one of which is the much-awaited follow-up teleserye project of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (LizQuen) called Dolce Amore.

A teaser has been released during its trade launch last week featuring LizQuen and the setting? Ang bongga lang naman - ITALY!

Watch the Dolce Amore trade trailer

Liza plays an Italian Bella while Enqrique is a Manila "con man". A love story ain't a love story without the third wheel. And it is just right to put an actor that would counter the charm of Enrique for Liza's love? Who else but an equally charming real Italian Bello - Matteo Guidicelli.

Just a piece of info, the production group of Dolce Amore, including Liza Soberano, had flown to Italy since last week. Is it just a coincidence that Matteo is flying out the same Euroean country in a just a few days for nothing? We don't think so...

So, we'll be seeing and hearing Matteo speak in Italian soon. ♥

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Luis Manzano posts first photo with Angel Locsin in Las Vegas, USA

Kapamilya Deal or No Deal host Luis Manzano has posted on his Instagram account the first photo of him and girlfriend Angel Locsin in Las Vegas, USA Friday morning, December 11.

The couple went to the Sin City to watch a UFC event and we quote, "ANNNNND we are in Vegas to catch @UFC 194 LIVEEEE! Jose Aldo vs Connor McGregor, the biggest fight in UFC history and we will get to watch it live! Sobrang astig nitoooooo!!!"

Fresh from her successful spine procedure in Singapore, Angel seemed to be in a good condition a few days after the operation.

Read related story: Angel Locsin undergoes back procedure in Singapore

Prior to the trip, rumor has it that the couple are getting married in Las Vegas but Luis quickly denied it. In fact, Las Vegas is just one of their destinations. They will also go to Cuba and Miami to meet up with siblings of Luis and his father, Edu Manzano.

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Kim Chiu, Vice Ganda, top local artists in Youtube PH's trending music videos for 2015

Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu's search for her Mr. Right is proven a success - not because she has found her Mr. Right but because her search landed as a trending music video in the Philippiners for the whole year of 2015.

Video sharing website, Youtube, has released its official list of top trending music videos in the country on Thursday, December 10 where Chiu emerged at the top among local artists.

The worldwide-hit video "Watch Me" by Silento topped the list with 464,919,872 views, followed by Kim's hit single "Mr. Right" which had a total of 7,239,951 views.

Kapamilya stars Vice Ganda (Huwag Kang Pabebe), Liza Soberano (Feeling Carefree), and Darren Espanto (In Love Ako Sa 'Yo) came in at 3rd, 4th, and 5th spots respectively.

Youtube sensation Donnalyn Bartolome came at sixth with her "Happy Break Up" song.

A collab song "Nakakamiss" by Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, and Flict-G at seventh.

K-Pop group, EXO, entered the list with their Call Me Baby
while Kapuso heartthob Alden RIchards landed on the tenth spot with his "Wish I May" video.

Here's the complete list of the Top Trending Music Videos in the Philippines
 
Silentó - Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official)
Kim Chiu - Mr. Right (Official Music Video)
Vice Ganda - Wag Kang Pabebe (Official Music Video)
Liza Soberano - Feeling Carefree
Darren Espanto - In Love Ako Sa 'Yo
Donnalyn Bartolome - Happy Break Up
Smugglaz, Curse One, Dello, Flict-G - Nakakamiss
EXO - Call Me Baby
Alden Richards - Wish I May

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Robin Padilla returns to ABS-CBN; signs new contract

Once a kapamilya, always a kapamilya.

Robin Padilla has inked a new contract with ABS-CBN Wednesday afternoon, December 9, 2015. This marked the return of the actor to the kapamilya network after his disappearance from his sitcom TodaMax in 2013 where he co-stars with Vhong Navarro and Angel Locsin.

Upon his return, Padilla will star in a father and child themed teleserye which would surely excite his fans and followers.

According to him, it's a series that he's been requesting to the management for a long time as it fits his age well.

“Palagay ko ay tamang tama sa edad ko. 'Yun ang matagal ko nang nire-request sa pamunuan ng ABS-CBN, na magkaroon ako ng project na naaayon sa edad ko. Hindi pa yata puwede sabihin [kung sino ang mga makakasama ko], pero family, tungkol sa pamilya, may anak tapos tatay ako,” Robin said.

Other details of his contract are yet to be known.

Photo: Twitter @ABSCBN_Showbiz

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Photos: Sarah Geronimo's From The Top concert

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo sold out her first of two-night concert event at the Araneta Coliseum. Dubbed as From The Top, the concert showcases how far Sarah has come from that little princess. This is where she shows off her singing and dancing prowess live and to her credit, she has each time done her best to outdo her work in the previous one.

Directed by Paolo Valenciano and Louie Ocampo as musical director, the concert gave her fans a glimpse into the contents of her upcoming album for Viva Records entitled "The Great Unknown".

The concert area was filled with red light from the Popsters before the show began.

Sarah opened the concert with Kilometro and Record Breaker

Sarah shows off her buwis-buhay dance moves.

Sarah sings "Minamahal" from her new album

SG: "Ito na po ang pinakadaring concert ko"

Sarah sings "What Have You Done to my Heart"

Sarah sings "Tala" from her Great Unknown album

Photo Credits: Philippine Concerts ‏@philconcerts

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29th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2015 Winners

Kapuso actor Alden Richards and Kapamilya actress Maja Salvador led the list of winners at this year's 29th Star Awards for Television. The event was held at the Kia Theater in Quezon City on Thursday.

Alden was named Best Drama Actor for his role in the GMA-7 mini-series “Illustrado,” where he played Jose Rizal. Meanwhile, Maja won Best Drama Actress for her role in the ABS-CBN drama series “Bridges of Love.”

Here are the winners at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV (2015):

BEST TV STATION: ABS-CBN 2
BEST PRIMETIME TV SERIES: Bridges of Love ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES: The Half Sisters (GMA 7)
BEST DRAMA MINI SERIES: Ilustrado (GMA 7)
BEST DRAMA ACTRESS: Maja Salvador ( Bridges of Love/ ABS-CBN 2)\
BEST DRAMA ACTOR: Alden Richards (Ilustrado/GMA 7)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Sheryl Cruz (Strawberry Lane/GMA 7)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Baron Geisler (Nathaniel/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CHILD PERFORMER: Harvey Bautista (Wansapanataym Presents Remote Ni Eric /ABS-CBN 2) and Marco Masa (Nathaniel/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY: Alonzo Muhlach (Inday Bote /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY: Jana Agoncillo (Dream Dad/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY: Magpakailanman (GMA 7)
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS: Judy Ann Santos (Ilog-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2) and Sunshine Cruz (Barko-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR: John Lloyd Cruz (Hat-Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM: T3: Enforced (TV 5)
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST: Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang /GMA 7)
BEST GAG SHOW: Banana Split: Extra Scoop ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST COMEDY PROGRAM: Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento (GMA 7)
BEST COMEDY ACTOR: Jayson Gainza (Banana Split: Extra Scoop /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST COMEDY ACTRESS: Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang/GMA 7)
BEST MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW: ASAP 20 ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MALE TV HOST: Vice Ganda (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST FEMALE TV HOST: Anne Curtis (It's Showtime/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST REALITY SHOW: I Do (ABS-CBN 2 )
BEST REALITY SHOW HOST: Toni Gonzaga, Enchong Dee, Bianca Gonzales, Robi Domingo (PBB 737/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST GAME SHOW: Wowowin (GMA 7)
BEST GAME SHOW HOST: Luis Manzano (Deal Or No Deal/ABS-CBN 2) and Willie Revillame (Wowowin /GMA 7)
BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM: ASOP Music Festival Year 4 (A Song Of Praise) (UNTV 37)
BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST: Billy Crawford (Your Face Sounds Familiar/ABS-CBN 2)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Matanglawin (ABS-CBN 2) and Del Monte Kitchenomics (GMA 7)
BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST: Kim Atienza (Matanglawin /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW: Aquino And AbundaTonight ( ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST: Boy Abunda, Kris Aquino (Aquino And Abunda Tonight/ ABS-CBN 2)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM: I-Witness (GMA 7)
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST: Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David , Howie Severino, Jay Taruc (I-Witness/GMA 7)
BEST DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL: Spratlys : Mga Isla Ng Kalayaan (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW: Rated K (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST: Korina Sanchez (Rated K /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST NEWS PROGRAM: State of the Nation (GMA News TV)
BEST MALE NEWSCASTER: Erwin Tulfo (Aksyon /TV 5)
BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER: Jessica Soho (State of the Nation/GMA News TV)
BEST MORNING SHOW: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MORNING SHOW HOST: Arnold Clavio, Rhea Santos-De Guzman, Ivan Mayrina, Connie Sison, Susan Enriquez, Tani Cruz, Lyn Ching-Pascual, Lhar Santiago, Suzi Abrera, Luane Dy, Love Añover, Tonipet Gaba, Prof. Solita ‘Mareng Winnie’ Monsod, Regine Tolentino, Atty. Gaby Concepcion (Unang Hirit/GMA 7)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM: The Bottomline (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST: Boy Abunda (The Bottomline /ABS-CBN 2)
BEST CHILDREN SHOW: KNC (Kawan ng Cordero) (UNTV 37)
BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST: Eric Cabobos, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Cid Capulong , Cedie Isip, Kim Enriquez, Tim Argallon, Angelica Tejana, Leanne Manalanzan, Kyla Manarang (KNC/UNTV 37)
BEST SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW: The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2)
BEST MALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST: Ricky Lo (Startalk/ GMA 7)
BEST FEMALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST: Toni Gonzaga (The Buzz / ABS-CBN 2)
BEST TRAVEL SHOW: Biyahe Ni Drew (GMA News TV)
BEST TRAVEL SHOW HOST: Drew Arellano (Biyahe Ni Drew/GMA News TV)
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW: Gandang Ricky Reyes (GMA News TV)
BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW HOST: Kris Aquino (ABS-CBN 2)

Special Awards:

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement: Ms. Coney Reyes
Excellence In Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement: Ms. Maria A. Ressa
German Moreno's Power Tandem Award: Alden Richards & Maine Mendoza ( AlDub); Liza Soberano & Enrique Gil (LizQuen)

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Angel Locsin undergoes back procedure in Singapore

Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin is currently in Singapore today to undergo some procedures on her spine. A photo posted by @jd_ching on Instagram shows the actress lying on surgical bed with some Filipino nurses based in Singapore.

The caption reads, "This is it @therealangellocsin Praying for the success of your procedure. In Jesus name. Amen."

A night prior to this, the actress posted on her Instagram account a thank you message for reaching 7 million followers on her Twitter account even though she's not active. She also took the chance to ask her followers to include her in their prayers for her back procedure today.

"Before going to sleep, I want to thank my 7M followers on twitter for the love (kahit di masyado active hehe pero binabasa ko mga msgs nyo) kindly squeeze me in your prayers for my back procedure tomorrow! Hope everything goes well🙏🏻 #Thankyouforthelove"

Angel also congratulated boyfriend Luis Manzano for winning the trophy for Best Game Show Host. "Congratulations to my kulet for winning the Best Game Show Host for Deal or No Deal! Sorry I was not able to be there with you for the palakpak hehe Proud of you love ko! Thank you PMPC for loving my kulet❤️"

It is not known if she'll be joined by Luis Manzano later this day.

A couple of months ago, Locsin confirmed that she can no longer play the Filipino superhero Darna after arriving at a mutual understanding between her camp and the Star Cinema executives.

She explained that her intensive training for the role triggered the development of a disc bulge in her spine and that she can no longer do the required stunts for the upcoming movie.

We're praying for your fast recovery, Darna! ♥

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Dingdong Dantes posts first photo of Baby Maria Letizia

Dingdong Dantes posted the first photo of his and wife Marian Rivera's baby on Instagram. Named Maria Letizia, Dingdong considers the photo as one of his top 10 photos on Instagram. Meganun?

"I may have a thousand photos of you already, but this one taken 8 days ago is definitely in my top 10. #MariaLetizia" - @dongdantes

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Zsazsa Padilla slays bashers by posting humorous photo on Instagram

Zsa zsa Padilla became the target of some netizens when the actress posted a close-up photo of her on Instagram wearing a pair of blue contact lens. The photo did not seem to sit well on the prying eyes of some of her followers as she looked too old or that the contact lens didn't fit well on her.

But the veteran singer kept her cool despite the not so good feedback from her followers and we quote,

"Guys, guys. Take it easy on the bashing. It's contacts and can be taken off. I need them to see! But I did bring natural ones so... Peace ✌️"

After two more photos and a few hours, Padilla returned to her Instagram account with a bang... like as if she returned from the dead. The old white lady Divine Diva posted a new photo which slayed her bashers - her photo, put side by side with a photo of a white lady.

"Kung makapintas kayo, wagas! Ito ang peg ko. Kuha naman, Di ba?! I thought I nailed it ✌️#whitelady #halloweenisNOTover #makeeverydayhalloween"

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" lang ang peg ni madam. NKKLK!

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Did Angelica Panganiban hint breakup with John Lloyd Cruz?

Rumors about breakup between Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz are "on" again. Fans of the actress are asking if she and John Lloyd are still in a relationship.

Panganiban, who is currently touring the United States "alone", made some of her followers on social media ask why is she not travelling with Cruz. Cruz, on the other hand, is too busy with his recent box office success A Second Chance.

Rumors are triggered further by Angelica's recent Instagram post Thursday morning, December 3. In her post where she posted a screenshot of Lourd De Veyra's message to her for performance in Beauty In A Bottle, she called on the attention of the movie's director Dan Villegas to do another "pang baliw" movie as she is "free as a bird now!".

A break up rumor popped up in mid 2015 but both of them addressed and denied the issue. "We are okay, we are okay. We are happy to be together," Cruz said in an interview. “Hindi, parang tanga lang ang gumagawa ng gano'n”, Angelica said.

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Bret Jackson addresses issue on having an intimate relationship with James Reid

Bret Jackson confirmed that he's aware of the issue that some people are putting  malice on his friendship with kapamilya hunk James Reid.

In a press conference recently held for the remake movie "Angela Markado" where Andi Eigenmann plays the titular role, Bret denied that he and James are having an intimate relationship. Both actors are former housemates of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash of 2010 where they started and developed their friendship.

“Sorry to disappoint, but we are not gay!” was Bret's direct denial of the issue. “You know, we just laugh it off. Nakakatawa kasi."

"I mean, are they serious when they think that we have a more intimate relationship? Can’t two men be good buddies and not be labeled as gay? Both James and I, we have nothing against two men having an intimate relationship", Bret added.

The kapatid actor also respects men who engage in same sex relationship but emphasized that he and best pal James are really, really good friends.

"That’s their choice and we respect that. Pero kami kasi ni James, we’re really, really very good friends. From the time that we first met sa Pinoy Big Brother five years ago, we’ve been friends and nobody was questioning that before."

"Siguro dahil pareho kaming artista kaya nilalagyan nila ng malice. Kaya kami ni James, pinagtatawanan na lang namin. There’s no reason for us to get mad because what they are thinking is not true."

In the end, Bret assured that both of them (James) are real men who like women.  "We’re hot-blooded men and we like women! Everyone knows that James likes girls and I like girls too,”

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Kim Chiu appears in three covers of Metro Magazine December 2015 issue

Because everybody wants a piece of Kim Chiu @chinitaprincess, who's now on the cusp of her 10th year in the business, the magazine discovered even more facets of her personality that have inspired us this month. From romantic to androgynous, to Holiday glam, Metro takes Kim on a sartorial journey as they uncover the real woman behind the beautiful face.

Kim wears Acne Studios and Dries Van Noten
Photographs @roymacam
Words @geolette
Creative director @rexatienza
Fashion editor @eldzsmejia
Beauty editor @charmlaconico
Makeup @jakegalvez
Hair @rjdelacruz
Nails Triple Luck Brow and Nail Salon

Shot on location The Grove by Rockwell


With her upcoming movie All You Need is Pag-ibig and the serye The Story of Us, Kim  welcomes December with a bang. Scan through the pages for seasonal inspiration, from trends like graphic prints, big checks, and glam geeks while prepare for your last minute parties with our foolproof guide for the holidays.

Kim wears London based designer@LesleyMobo
Photographs @kojiarboleda
Creative director @rexatienza
Words @geolette
Fashion editor @eldzsmejia
Beauty editor @charmlaconico
Makeup @owensarmiento
Hair @jayweehair
Nails Triple Luck Brow and Nail Salon
Shot on location at The Grove by Rockwell

Kim wears Paul Smith FW'15
Photographs @andreoesguerra
Words @geolette
Creative director @rexatienza
Fashion editor @eldzsmejia
Beauty editor @charmlaconico
Makeup @abtkurniawan
Hair @renzpangilinan
Set design @justine_arcegabumanlag
Nails Triple Luck Brow and Nail Salon
Shot on location at The Grove by Rockwell

Photos via Instagram: @metrgomagph


Kim, expressed her gratitute to the magazine through her Instagram account and we quote:

"Thank you METROMAG for giving me the chance to grace on your 3of3 covers for dec to jan issue!!!😊 im so kilig when i first heard about it"

"Thank you for giving me also 3 sets of glam team (makeup,hair,photog). We did all three covers in just one day!!! Change make up, hair, wardrobe, everything, glam teams come and go pero dito parin tayo 7am-12midnight but still we manage to laugh at everything! Had soooo much fun! Thank you #Metro , I got the #SuperModelFeels when we did this hahaha promise!!! wahahaha again,"

"THANK YOU Thank you SO MUCH!💗 10 years here i come!!!❤️ hope you guyz can grab a copy! please!"

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Breaking News: COMELEC disqualifies 2016 Presidential candidate Grace Poe

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Senator Grace Poe from the 2016 presidential race for not meeting the residency requirement of the Constitution for presidential candidates.

Comelec second division voted 3-0 in favor of the petition filed by lawyer Estrella Elamparo, who is seeking the cancellation of Poe's certificate of presidency for president.

Poe's running mate, Sen. Francis Escudero, confirmed that Poe was disqualified by the Comelec second division, saying he received the information 10 minutes ago, but did not provide additional details.

According to Elamparo, Poe failed to meet the 10-year residency requirement mandated by the Constitution for a presidential candidate.

The Comelec division said Poe became a resident only on July 2006 when she applied for dual citizenship. It said this would make her two months short of meeting the 10-year residency rule.

Meanwhile, Poe's lawyers insisted that she became a resident in May 2005.

Poe's camp said they will appeal the decision with the Comelec en banc.

Elamparo's petition was just one of the four petitions seeking to disqualify Poe from the presidential race.

Source: GMA News

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Liza Soberano has a new series coming up and fans can't contain their excitement

Fresh from the success of her latest movie Everyday I Love You, teen actress Liza Soberano is geared up for a new series on ABS-CBN under the production unit of Star Creatives - the same team that gave us the TV hit "Forevermore".

In an Instagram post of Star Creatives' AdProm manager Mico Del Rosario, Soberano was seen looking out of a glass wall from a room in what it seems a brainstorming session for the new series headed by Director Cathy Garcia. Del Rosario simply captioned the photo with "SOON".

By this, fans expressed their excitement for this sort of news.

The series is a follow-up project to the successful team-up of Liza and constant screen partner Enrique Gil. According to what we have gathered, the series is tentatively titled Forever and Always and the production team is eyeing Italy as the location for the next LizQuen project.

So how soon is SOON?

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Alden Richards graces cover of Garage Magazine December 2015

Kapuso heartthrob Alden Richards is gracing the cover of Garage magazine December 2015 issue. The magazine will feature the other half AlDub phenomenon in 20 plus pages of the best holiday looks.

Here are some of the photos:

Photos via Instagram: @markednicdao

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