The group called Biblemode Youth Philippines, who led the campaign on banning the artist in the Philippines, will start a prayer vigil starting on Saturday until the singer arrives in Manila for her two-night concert on May 21 and 22 to open the SM Arena.

Gaga’s music videos and performances were considered as “reflecting Satanic acts and paganism”.  Her songs contained anti-Christ lyrics.  Her skimpy costumes and provocative songs were a direct insult to Jesus Christ, according to the group.

The group was joined by church and political leaders in support for their protests.  Aside from these Satanic messages that said to contain in her songs and performances, the group also implicates the singer and concert to be against the Philippine constitution citing the Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code (Immoral doctrines, obscene publications and exhibitions and indecent shows).

The groups also threatened not to buy products from its major sponsors such as Smart Communications and SM Malls. No official statement have been released from this sponsors regarding these protests yet.

The Malacanang Palace, on the other hand, left the responsibility and decision to the parents, instead of banning teenagers from coming to the show.

The organizers amid these protests promised positive vibes on the show. The tickets are nearly sold out 3 days before the concert. Click here for ticket details of the Lady Gaga Live in Manila 2012.

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This year, the Kadayawan Festival will probably fall on the 3rd week of August, as it usually does. The festival this year will definitely be extra special for it will happen at the same time of the Eid’l Fitr, a Muslim feast that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadhan.

The schedule of activities hasn’t been revealed yet by the city government. But, just to give the people an idea of what will happen, here is the list of events that are expected to take place.

1. Floral Float Parade – traditional pageant of orchids and other flowers. Thousands of colorful flowers are formed into different shapes that the creator prefers. This is one of the most-watched event in the annual festival.
2. Indak-Indakan Sa Kadalanan – aka “Dancing in the Streets”. This is a display of bright and dazzling colors of groups of people (communities, organizations, schools, or group of friends) as they perform different tribal dances on the streets. This is also a much-awaited event during Kadayawan festival.
3. Hiyas sa Kadayawan – is a beauty pageant that showcases the stunningly gorgeous ladies of the different tribes of Davao.
4. Exhibits and Trade Fairs
5. Nightly Street Parties
6. Cultural Performances
7. Sporting Events and Fun Competitions
8. Concerts

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The concert will be on July 7, 2012 Saturday 8:00PM at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.   Tickets sell at:

• PATRON A (Reserved Seating) – Php 3,920.00
• PATRON B (Reserved Seating) – Php 3, 360.00
• LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – Php 3,360.00
• UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – Php 1,680.00
• UPPER BOX B – Php 840.00
• GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 450.00

Tickets are available at TICKETNET outlets. Call 911-5555 or reserve tickets ONLINE at www.ticketnet.com.ph.

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Saltimbanco is Cirque du Soleil’s longest-running touring show and has performed since 1992 to wide-spread acclaim to sell-out audiences in Europe, North and South America, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand for more than 11.5 million enthusiastic fans.

Classic Cirque du Soleil at its best, Saltimbanco is a thrilling and kaleidoscopic celebration of awe-inspiring artistry and agility. With a cast of 50 high-caliber artists hailing from 20 different countries, Saltimbanco features breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during solo spotlights and epic ensembles. From the seemingly impossible balancing, jumping, and spinning during the Chinese Poles or the Russian Swing to the gravity-defying Bungees and Trapeze, the crowd pleasing Juggling and Acrobatic Bicycle, to the celebrated and very unique Clowns. Technical expertise and extravagant design are woven together by uplifting spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, humor and enchanting music and magic. Full of colour, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family.

Performance Dates: August 9-19, 2012

Venue: Mall Of Asia Arena

Show Schedule (August 9-19, 2012):

• Thursday, August 9 at 20:00
• Friday, August 10 at 16:00 and 20:00
• Saturday, August 11 at 16:00 and 20:00
• Sunday, August 12 at 13:00 and 17:00
• Tuesday, August 14 at 20:00
• Wednesday, August 15 at 20:00
• Thursday, August 16 at 20:00
• Friday, August 17 at 20:00
• Saturday, August 18 at 16:00 and 20:00
• Sunday, August 19 at 13:00 and 17:00

Venue: SM Mall Of Asia Arena, Pasay City

Ticket Prices:

• VIP Reserved Seats – P10,500
• PATRON CENTER Reserved Seats – P7,500
• PATRON SIDE Reserved Seats – P5,500
• LOWER BOX CENTER Reserved Seats P5,500
• LOWER BOX CENTER PWD Standing – P5,500
• LOWER BOX SIDE Reserved Seats – P3,500
• LOWER BOX SIDE PWD Standing – P3,500
• UPPER BOX Reserved Seats – P2,500
• UPPER BOX PWD Standing – P2,500
• GENERAL ADMISSION Reserved Seats – P1,200
• GENL ADM PWD Standing – P1,200

Tickets for the general public is now available at www.hoopla.com.ph and www.smtickets.com or by calling Hoopla Inc. Hotline at +63 2 320-1111 / SM Tickets +63 2 470-2222.

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President Noynoy Aquino declared April 30, 2012, Monday, as a special non-working day in Dagupan City, Pangasinan in celebration for their traditional 2012 Bangus Festival.

The declaration is contained under Proclamation No. 371 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., on April 25.  The Bangus Festival kicked off on April 13 with the holding of Bangus Ed Carosa Parade and a Grand Opening Ceremony. The celebration will end on May 1.

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Part of the 110th Celebration of Labor Day on May 1, simultaneous job and livelihood fairs will be held at the World Trade Center (for Metro Manila jobseekers) and select provinces nationwide. More than 100,000 applicants may be hired at the World Trade Center event alone according the DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz.

The theme of the 2012 Labor Day celebration is ‘Pagtutulungan, Pagbabago, Disenteng Trabaho‘ which aims to fast-track the matching of jobseekers and employers, particularly in identified areas where skills are highly in demand or available through the conduct of Job and Livelihood Fairs.

Sec. Baldoz reminded job seekers to prepare their requirements prior to going to these livelihood fairs. Among the documents required are resume or curriculum vitae; 2 x 2 ID pictures (bring extra copies for multiple job applications; certificate of employment, for those formerly employed; diploma and/or transcript of records; and authenticated birth certificate.

Applicants should fill up registration forms available during the event. To avoid further delay during the event, applicants may already pre-register online through http//www.phil-job.net or go to the nearest Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to fill up the application forms.

The 2012 Labor Day Job and Livelihood Fairs are open to all unemployed, skilled and unskilled workers, fresh college graduates, graduates of training institutions, displaced workers and employees seeking advancement.

More information at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) website.

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2012 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe Winner Janine Tugonon

A 22-year old pharmacy graduate student from the University of Sto. Tomas won the most coveted title in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant – the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe.

Ms. Janine Tugonon bested the 30 candidates vying for the crown as she won the 2012 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title during the Grand Coronation Night on Sunday, April 15, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.  Tugonon was last years Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up.  Previously, she was crowned as Ms. Pharmacy 2009 and Ms. UST 2010.

Tugonon will represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2012 in December.  Venue to be announced.

Katrina Jayne Dimaranan won Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism and Nicole Schmitz as Bb. Pilipinas-International.  See here for complete list of winners of the 2012 Binibining Pilipinas.

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Who is Callum David?

Callum David is a 24 year old international model from Brisbane, Australia.   He tried modeling in his hometown, Thailand and South Korea before he stayed in the Philippines to continue his modeling career and for an endorsement deal and a TV commercial.   He has also made quite a name for himself as Vinimal the DJ.  Read more here.

Photos of Callum David:

Photo Sources:

• http://lloydygaga.blogspot.com
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/68792203@N04/
• http://stylerpa.com/pages/2012/callumdavid.asp

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Below are the complete list of winners:

• Phenomenal Box-Office Star:  Vice Ganda for his movie Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin which was hailed as the all-time Pinoy top grosser.   Praybeyt grossed a total of P331.61 million.
• Box-Office Tandem: Vic Sotto at Ai-Ai delas Alas for their box-office gainer Enteng ng Ina Mo which was the top grosser (P237.88 M) during the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
• Box-Office King: Derek Ramsay for Praybeyt and No Other Woman
• Box-Office Queens: Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes for No Other Woman
• Film Actor of the Year: Aga Muhlach
• Film Actress of the Year: Angel Locsin
• Prince of Philippine Movies: Gerald Anderson
• Princess of Philippine Movies: Sarah Geronimo
• Prince of Philippine Television: Coco Martin
• Princess of Philippine Television: Kim Chiu
• Most Promising Male Star of the Year: Rocco Nacino
• Most Promising Female Star of the Year: Solenn Huessaff
• Male Concert Performer of the Year: Vice Ganda
• Female Concert Performer of the Year:  Toni Gonzaga
• Male Recording Artist of the Year: Christian Bautista
• Female Recording Artist of the Year: Angeline Quinto
• Most Promising Male Singer/Performer: Elmo Magalona
• Most Promising Female Singer/Performer: Julie Anne San Jose
• Most Popular Recording/Performing Group: Parokya ni Edgar
• Most Popular Recording/Performing Group: ASAP Boys R Boys
• Most Popular Male Novelty Singer: Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola (Jump Brothers)
• Most Popular Female Novelty Singer: Anne Curtis (Annebisyosa)
• Most Popular Loveteam in Movies & Television: Enchong Dee & Erich Gonzales
• Most Promising Loveteam: Jake Vargas & Bea Binene
• Most Popular Male Child Performer: Bugoy Cariño
• Most Popular Female Child Performer: Xyriel Manabat
• Most Popular Film Producers: Star Cinema & Viva Films
• Most Popular Film Director: Wenn Deramas
• Most Popular Screenwriter: Wenn Deramas & Keiko Aquino
• Most Popular TV Program News & Public Affairs: 24 Oras
• Most Popular TV Program Drama Series: 100 Days To Heaven
• Most Popular TV Program Musical Variety: Eat Bulaga!
• Most Popular TV Program Talent Search/Reality: Talentadong Pinoy

Special Awards:

• Bert Marcelo Lifetime Achievement Award – Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola
• Comedy Actor of the Year – John Lapus
• Comedy Actress of the Year – Eugene Domingo
• Outstanding Government Service Award – Laguna Governor ER Ejercito
• Global Achievement by a Filipino Artist – Apl De Ap

The 43rd Box-Office Entertainment Awards will be on April 29, Sunday, at the RCBC Plaza, Makati City.   It will be shown on ABS-CBN Sunday’s Best.

Source: PEP

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Earth Day Jam 2012 will be a mix and gathering of world music, alternative, rock, reggae and acoustic.

Below is the list of performers/bands for the Earth Day Jam 2012:

1. Imago
2. Bloomfields
3. Sino Sikat
4. Juris
5. Nina
6. Noel Cabangon
7. Peacepipe
8. Lou Bonnevie
9. True Faith
10. Kjwan
11. Lourd DeVera with Radio Active Sago Project
12. Mayonnaise
13. Nyko Maca with band Gafeiera
14. and many more…

Admission is FREE!

Source: Manila Concert Scene

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