Filipina Soul

In Kris Aquino’s own words –
“I had a miscarriage. Collapsed gestational sac and blighted ovum. We just have to wait for my body to expel on its own. Seven and half weeks. God’s will so I can take care of my mom. Just came from Dr. Pastorfide with my mom now. On our way home from the hospital.”

Just this Monday, news hit the media that former President Cory Aquino is battling colon cancer. The day after, Kris Aquino suffered a miscarriage. It would have been her second child with husband star cager James Yap.
Our sympathies and prayers go …read more

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So did you have fun during Holy Week?
That may be an odd question to ask, except if you’re in the Philippines. Last week was not just a time of penitensya, and remembering the sufferings of Christ. It is also traditionally the time to go to the beach and have a family vacation.
I’m not perfectly sure how this otherwise somber time transformed into gimmick week. But for as long as I could remember, the Holy Week is the time to go swimming, relax and enjoy family time. My family has spent it at beaches in Batangas, in Baguio City, …read more

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Who doesn’t remember Gabby Concepcion? He is Sharon Cuneta’a ex-husband, and KC Concepcion’s father. For years, he has made himself rare in showbiz by migrating to the United States.
Now, the actor is ready to take on Philippine showbusiness again!
The comeback movie of Gabby will be no less than a comedy set aboard a cruise, titled “My Holiday Off”. The film will also star Jolina Magdangal, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Herras, Rhian Ramos and Eugene Domingo. Obviously, all are very much younger stars than Gabby.
Read more about Gabby’s comeback movie at GMANews.TV
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Here’s a weekend round-up of recent posts around Pinoy blogs:
* HappySlip shares here experiences in Bohol.
* Poverty statistics are disscussed at Philippine Commentary.
* Some cool photos of Filipino Awareness Week at the University of Toronto Scarborough are posted on Kapisahan Philippine Center.
* Kinabuhi has the text of an article, The Only Hope for the Philippines, by Father James Reuter.
* Macuha is launching a series on Filipino words and their meaning.
Technorati Tags: Filipino blogs,Philippine blogs,Pinoy blogs

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The newly opened Manila Ocean Park is the most popular place to visit these days. Everyone wants to see what the aquarium has to offer, even if construction is not fully finished yet.
It’s so popular that even Mayor Alfredo Lim has requested the MOP to offer discounts to his constituents. MOP replies with an even better offer –

Manila Ocean Park will give Manila residents a 10% discount! Just bring your barangay clearance, identification cards or birth certificates to verify your residence.
The Park is also looking into giving students and indigent children some discounted fees

The Park’s biggest draw is its …read more

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The hit show of ABS-CBN, “Lobo” starring Piolo Pascual (Noah) and Angel Locsin (Lyka), has created a lot of fans both in the Philippines and other countries where the ABS-CBN network channel is offered.
It’s a love story between two childhood friends Noah and Lyka, whose lives intersect again after being separated by tragic events. Lyka is descended from a mystical clan, who can transform themselves into wolves. Noah’s family hunted them for generations.
So here’s what we know so far of “Lobo”.

Noah and Lyka’s friendship finally blossom into romance with their first kiss at a hideaway resort
Noah and …read more

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It’s definitely not for kids!
But MMovie is a hilarious film starring Indiana Pwns, his Night Elf sister Bridget Pwns and their Draenei pal Harnold, who talks only in Arnold Schwarzenegger movie quotes.
It’s produced by Filipino Victor Reyes under Full Stealth Films and created by Nate Taylor.

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Yes, that’s the tease. It’s only 10-minutes long and a first installment. Why? Well, check out their website.
Thanks to Ronald Reyes (Victor’s cousin for the tip!); and Kotaku
Technorati Tags: victor reyes,mmovie,voig.com,world of warcraft,nate taylor,machinima,film

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Fil-Am actress Vanessa Hudgens has been out and about, from Texas to New York City.
If you were at SXSW in Austin, you just might have rubbed shoulders with her!
 

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Ramiele Malubay’s success on the current season of American Idol has brought reminiscences of another Filipino-American who made it big on the competition. Jasmine Trias.

USA Today caught up with Jasmine, and has the latest news about her doings. As a recap, here are some Jasmine trivia that you may not know about:
* In 2004, after her stint on American Idol, Jasmine visited the Philippines and was greeted with “complete mayhem” in the media and among her fans.
* McDonald’s in the Philippines offered the “Jasmine Trio” which included a strawberry float, large fries and a CD of her singing “Love …read more

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Ramiele Malubay is fast gaining fans as one of the American Idol contestants. We’ve followed her journey here at Filipina Soul, and are excited by her continued success!
Here are some photos of her latest performance, when she sang the Beatles song “I Should Have Known Better”, and when she learned that she has made it to the remaining 10 performers:
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