Tom Cruise on Rock of Ages Movie

I am really looking forward on watching this movie. Not that I'm not excited about Tom Cruise's latest movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, but I certainly love him more in this movie. Why? he'll be singing :)) plus he looks really hot in this movie. I also love the idea that Catherine Zeta Jones is also back in track, especially after all the news about her being a bi-polar. I don't think it will affect her status though, she's one of the most sought after actress in Hollywood. I think she'll be singing in this movie as well.

Directed by Adam Shankman, the movie tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more.

Cast: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Ackerman, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Cranston, Alec Baldwin, Tom CruiseWriters:Justin Theroux, Chris D'Arienzo, Allan Loeb

Watch the trailer here:

Equal Rights for Everybody

I was surfing in the net when I bumped into this video posted on Ms. Divine Lee's tumblr site. I actually felt like crying when I finished watching the video. It was an awareness video pertaining to Down Syndrome. Back when I was still in college, this is our thesis subject. It was really hard for us that time. I also enjoyed going to special schools doing some research with my friends. 

Down syndrome, or Down's syndrome, trisomy 21, is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British physician who described the syndrome in 1866. The condition was clinically described earlier in the 19th century by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol in 1838 and Edouard Seguin in 1844.[1] Down syndrome was identified as a chromosome 21 trisomy by Dr. Jérôme Lejeune in 1959. Down syndrome in a fetus can be identified through chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis during pregnancy, or in a baby at birth.

Actually, this is a hard topic. I can just imagine how hard it is for parents to see their children with Down Syndrome undergo situations wherein their children is being bullied by others. So, what do we do when we witness something like this happens? even though we don't know that person? we should stand up for them. We are all created because we have a mission here on Earth and I believe, we also have equal rights in everything. There are times, I think I'm being too critical when I witness something like this happens in front of me. I tend to lash out on that person, whoever he/she is when she/he is not treating other people well. Let us not allow other people to put them down. Let us all be reminded, especially after watching this video that we all have a voice, we should speak up not only for our own rights but for others as well.

Reach out for more details:

Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. 

and through Facebook.

2nd Floor, 6372 Agrifina Building, Camia corner Meleguas Streets, Guadalupe Viejo,

 Makati City, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: + 63 (2) 895-36-06 or Tel/Fax No.: + 63 (2) 895-96-42

E-mail: dsapi@hotmail.com

TIGI BEAD HEAD's rockin' promo :)

There's a lot of Ipad giveaways going on this past few months and yes, I've always joined wishing that it might be the lucky time that I'll get to win the hot stuff which is the Ipad. Most of us would really want to own it, I for one.

TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor  gives us the opportunity because they are now having this amazing giveaway! :) not only will you get an Ipad, you'll also get the chance to know more about their amazing product! :)

TIGI translates fashion trends into an image statement and provides the products to do it! Whether your personal vision is to be a Rockstar, a red-carpet glamour queen, or sleek and sophisticated, TIGI has the right products for your personality and lifestyle. 

- Anthony Mascolo, International Creative Director.

So, if you want a rockin' hair, you might as well try their products. They are also giving away products every week. I hope I'll get to win some soon. I really want to try it. :) So what are you waiting for? Join  their rockin' giveaway. :)

TIGI BEDHEAD IPAD GIVEAWAY MECHANICS
Who doesn’t love great hair? TIGI Philippines, the leading company of fashionable and funky hair care is now on Facebook and Twitter!
To kick off the TIGI experience, we’re awarding one lucky fan with their very own iPad plus oodles of cool TIGI products! The rules? As easy as pie — just follow the simple mechanics below to qualify!
Mechanics:
1. Like TIGI-Bedhead Philippines Fanpage on Facebook
2. Post this on your wall publicly: “Follow ‘@TIGI – Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor’ on Facebook and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin’ TIGI goodies.” Share the love and tag two of your friends in your post. Example:
Follow @TIGI – Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor on Facebook and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin’ TIGI goodies. @________ @________
3. Follow TIGI-Bedhead’s Twitter at @BedheadPH and tweet this to your followers:
“Say hello to fab hair! Follow @BedheadPH and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin’ TIGI goodies http://ow.ly/6RQEP.”
4. That’s it!
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Terms and conditions:
- Giveaway will run until DECEMBER 15, 2011. This is open to Philippine residents only.
- The winner will be picked by TIGI and notified via email.
- Preferably, the winner should be able to travel to Manila to claim his/her prize. Otherwise, a delivery may be arranged.

Best of luck to everyone! :)

Follow TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor on  facebook :) and on twitter BedHeadPhilippines. :)

Ryan Gosling is in Siargao, Philippines?

Rumors have been circulating for almost 2 days now that Ryan Gosling is in Siargao Island..surfing. Siargao Island is a small island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It is a popular spot for surfers and is called the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. 

Although we, as a habit, always believe the latest trending topics we read at micro blogging sites since it is one of the most talked about, just like last year when we read about the gossip that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is in Boracay which is never really confirmed, this rumor I guess is one of those which we can never really confirm. I really doubt if he is really in Siargao. I mean, I think he's been shooting 2-3 films to be released next year up to 2013. Which includes: Lawless, Gangster Squad and Only God forgives. 

Even celebrities can't help but feel excited about the buzz circulating the web, in Twitter, Beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez tweeted," Just got a txt "Omgomgomgomgomg!!! Ryan Gosling is surfing in Siargao Island!"-800km southeast of Surigao del Norte. Is this truth or rumor? " Isabel Daza - Eat Bulaga host tweeted, "@iloveruffag I think I just died. Ryan Gosling is in Siargao Island? I'm booking a flight right now." 

Ryan Gosling & Rachel McAdams Best Kiss award at MTV movie awards

So, until it was really confirmed that he's been here. let's just watch his past movies and marvel at how amazing this man can be. :) Ryan Gosling is best known for his movies like The Notebook with Rachel McAdams, Blue Valentine with Michelle Williams and Crazy Stupid, Love with Emma Stone. :)

Stop Animal Cruelty!

Ever since I was a kid, I've already experience taking care of our very own pets. We've had dogs, cats, pigeons, chickens,fish and even a turtle. I really don't mind taking care of them personally since I love being hands on with my pets. I always want to be the one giving them food or giving them a bath especially playing with them. Of course, we all know death is inevitable, I lost some of them because of disease or accidents. I really have a soft spot with animals, I mean who wouldn't right?

When my Snoopy died (dog-female) I really cried a lot, I considered her as my best friend. I even remember talking to her at our veranda during those times when I feel depressed and hopeless. She would just look at me and lick my hand while we gaze at the stars. I miss those times. I also lost a lot of cats, mainly because they always get sick and even though we always try my best to cure them, we failed. 

What's my point?I'm really getting mad at those people who treat animals especially cats and dogs like dirt. Just like what I posted in my facebook status:

The other day, we just rescued a pregnant cat in our street because it was hit and run by a heartless devil who left the almost dying cat in the road. Good thing we are there to save her. The sad part is, her mouth got crushed as well as her right eye :( perfect reason why I cursed the stupid driver every second whenever I get to think of what he/she did. How cruel can you be? Drivers should always be alert. We're talking about a living thing here. Breathing animal. I really wish the cat will survive. I already asked PAWS what to do and fortunately, they responded to my questions right away. I'm planning to take the cat on their office so that their resident vet can check her up. I really wish she'll be ok. In the meantime, Life goes on...

I wish people would be more considerate. Will be more patient. Will be more attentive and careful. I wish, this Christmas, there will be no more stray animals on the road. No more homeless dogs and cats. No more animal cruelty and abuse. No more eating of dogs just for the benefit of satisfying their "beer-belly" nights. I hate to say this but our country, is not really aware on how to treat animals properly. I hope as days pass by, years pass by..Filipinos and other nationalities will be educated on this matter. 

If you know any maltreatment to animals that is happening in your neighborhood or just like me, if you've rescued a stray animal etc. and don't know what to do, feel free to contact PAWS:

PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC)

Aurora Blvd., Katipunan Valley, Loyola Heights, QC

Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10am - 5pm (except holidays)

Tel. #: 475-1688 (only during ofc hours)

Email: philpaws@yahoo.com

 http://paws.org.ph

PAWS FAQs http://paws.org.ph/site/584/default.aspx

FACEBOOK PAGE

Let's help PAWS in their mission to prevent cruelty, alleviate pain, fear and suffering in animals, and to promote a society based on humane principles. 

Pinoy Homecoming Hospitality Center Opens at DMIA

Balikbayans arriving at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Pampanga, will experience their warmest welcome yet with the opening of the Pinoy Homecoming Hospitality Center at the airport on November 29.

Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT), the homecoming center is part of the government's ongoing efforts to boost visitor arrivals from the balikbayan market by 25 percent in the next five years. Dubbed as the Pinoy Homecoming campaign, it primarily targets Filipinos based overseas, not only in the United States and Canada but worldwide.

A result of Presidential Proclamation No. 181 “Declaring the Years 2011 to 2016 as the Pinoy Homecoming Years” signed on June 3, 2011, the campaign supports Republic Act No. 6768, as amended, or the “Balikbayan Program.” Under the Balikbayan Program, overseas Filipinos (OFs) are given special privileges and benefits in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the Philippine economy in terms of foreign exchange inflow and remittances.

“This is a campaign that recognizes three things: the invaluable contributions of Filipinos overseas, our urgent need to develop and promote Philippine tourism further and how much can be achieved when government agencies work together,” shares DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez. “We also have to tap into the market of second and third generation Filipinos abroad and encourage them to discover their roots.”

To reach this set of younger Filipinos abroad, the campaign also has a digital marketing component. Through the website www.pinoyhomecoming.ph,  Pinoys abroad can easily access Philippine news portals, tourism products and services, practical balikbayan tips, Philippine holiday and festival calendars, as well as a directory of industry partners and the contact details of DOT’s international offices.

The campaign is supported by Globe Telecom, Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC)and the over 700 partner-merchants nationwide. For more information on the campaign and balikbayan benefits, contact the Pinoy Homecoming Secretariat at 632 525-1255, 632 525-9318 local 268 or 244; fax to (632) 521-6165, or e-mail at tts@dotpcvc.gov.ph.

DJ Mo Twister video goes Viral

Apparently, after the KC Concepcion and Piolo Pacual break up, another fiasco is making a real big buzz right now. DJ Mo Twister video is all over the internet right now. This is all about their relationship (MO and Rhian Ramos) though only Mo Twister admitted that they had a relationship, Rhian has never come out and did any interview. I think it's past time that Rhian would had a one on one interview and make a tell all about what really happened. Just like Piolo P.'s case, remaining silent will never solve the issue. It will just get worse. If only she can have the interview with Boy Abunda as well. 

Here's what DJ Mo Twister apparently said in the so-called video:

"ITS 28TH OF JULY 2010, FIRST TIME IM DOING THIS. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY. UM, MAYBE ONE DAY YOU'LL WATCH THIS. JUST TO REMEMBER HOW HORRIBLE OF A DAY IT IS. YOURE IN SINGAPORE, YOU'VE BEEN CRYING ALL EVENING BECAUSE TOMORROW MORNING, YOU AND RHIAN WILL GO TO THE HOSPITAL HERE AND GET RID OUR BABY. IT DOESN'T MATTER NAMAN WHAT I THINK ABOUT IT BECAUSE THIS WAS HER CHOICE. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG YOU'LL KEEP THIS AS A SOUVENIR, BUT THIS IS THE TEST. (WHISPER) THIS IS WRONG. THIS IS THE HARDEST THING (CRYING) THIS IS THE HARDEST THING YOU'VE GONE THROUGH BEFORE AND YOU'VE GONE THROUGH SO MUCH. AND WE HAVE TO BLAME OUR JOBS FOR THIS? THIS INDUSTRY THAT JUDGES YOU FOR THESE THINGS. THIS BUSINESS HAS MADE HER BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO TAKE THE LIFE OF OUR OWN CHILD BECAUSE NO ONE WILL FORGIVE HER FOR THIS. THAT THIS JOB WILL RUIN HER, SO WE AGREED THAT WE'D COME HERE AND GET IT DONE. BECAUSE YOU LOVE HER AND YOU JUST WANT HER TO BE OKAY. ITS NOT LIKE RHIAN IS HAVING AN EASY TIME WITH THIS TOO. ITS HARD ON ALL OF US. SHE SAID ONE DAY WE WILL SEE THIS AGAIN. AND MAYBE OUR JOBS WILL BE A LITTLE BIT EASIER AND MORE ACCEPTING ABOUT IT. ONE DAY YOU'LL LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, 20 YEARS FROM NOW, I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF YOU WILL STILL BE TOGETHER AND IT WILL STILL HURT. IT WILL STILL HURT LIKE HELL. (CRYING). YOU'LL BE SORRY FOR THIS YOUR WHOLE LIFE. I'LL BE SORRY FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE. IM SORRY FOR THE BAD CHOICE WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE. ITS HARD FOR BOTH OF US. NOBODY WANTS TO DO THIS. I KNOW OTHER CELEBRITIES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUCCEED AFTER THIS PROBLEM, IF IT IS EVEN A PROBLEM, I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S A PROBLEM. BUT YOU KNOW, HER PARENTS ARE TOUGH ON HER. HER STATION, HER CHANNEL, HER MANAGER IS SO TOUGH ON HER THAT IT HAS MADE HER FEEL THAT HAVING THIS BABY, IS JUST NO OTHER OPTION. I KNOW RHIAN IS YOUNG. MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN WE'RE OLDER, WHEN SHE IS OLDER, THAT WE WONT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. I DON'T BLAME HER. THE PRESSURE ON HER IS SO GREAT. THAT I KNOW SHE FEELS LIKE SHE HAS NO CHOICE. SO THIS IS NOT YOUR FAULT RHIAN. ITS NOT. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO BE YOU IN HERE, IN THIS SITUATION. ITS JULY 28, 2010 AND IM SITTING INSIDE THE HOTEL. THE RITZ-CALRTON IS SINGAPORE AND WE'VE BEEN FIGHTING ALL NIGHT ABOUT THIS. IM DOING MY BEST TO TRY TO KEEP YOU SAFE. AND ALL THIS FIGHTING IS TAKING A TOLL ON US. I WISH WE COULD HAVE THIS CHILD. I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS. THIS JOB IS SO DIFFICULT. ITS SO DIFFICULT. IM SO SORRY. I'LL BE SORRY FOREVER. AGAIN, ONE DAY YOU'LL WATCH THIS. MAYBE WHEN YOURE AN OLD MAN. YOU'LL REMEMBER HOW DIFFICULT TODAY WAS. AND I HOPE YOU WATCH THIS AND I HOPE BY THAT TIME I'LL BE MARRIED AND I'LL HAVE A FAMILY THAT I CAN TRY TO MAKE IT UP TO. YOURE GOING TO DO SOMETHING REALLY WRONG TODAY. IM SORRY FOR THAT. THIS IS BUSINESS IS SO SO HARD. THIS BUSINESS IS SO HARD ON ITS EMPLOYEES. I GUESS ALL BUSINESSES ARE. I DON'T KNOW. ITS OUR FAULT I KNOW. WE CANT REALLY BLAME OUR JOBS BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE DID IT. BUT UM, I UNDERSTAND."

After watching the said video, all I can say is...


"Nakakaloka!" Speak up Rhian! Defend your self if you really have the guts :)