Archive for April, 2008

Two Filipinos place second and third in Voice of McDonald’s

Mary Margaret Yu from Davao City, Philippines took second place, winning $10,000, and Filipino-Canadian Candido Revilles from Calgary, Alberta, Canada placed third, bringing home $5,000 in the Voice of McDonald’s singing competition.

Hana Kimi Taiwan star Wu Chun wants to visit the Philippines

Taiwanese heartthrob Wu Chun recently revealed on his blog his intentions to visit the Philippines.

Cesar Montano to host The Singing Bee

Actor Cesar Montano will be the host of the Filipino franchise of “The Singing Bee”.

Brian Gorrell on Studio 23′s Y-Speak

Australian blogger Brian Gorrell is set to reveal more on Studio 23′s youth-oriented debate show, Y-Speak.

PETA Lettuce ladies promote vegetarianism in Quiapo

Three animal rights activists were mobbed by media and bystanders as they stood in the middle of Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila, Friday noon when they urged Filipinos to become vegetarians while wearing only lettuce leaves.

Linda Backlund exits Pinoy Big Brother house

Teen housemate Linda Backlund whose father expressed his desire to spend the rest of his life with his estranged wife Ning-Ning and kids has decided to voluntarily exit the big brother house.

Brandon Vera set to fight at UFC 85

Filipino-American Brandon “The Truth” Vera will be facing Brazilian Fabricio Werdum at the UFC 85 on June 7, 2008 at The O2 arena in London, England.

Vincent Bueno’s first solo CD debuts in Europe

Filipino Vincent Bueno, the winner of “Musical!Die Show” of Austrian national broadcaster ORF last January will be releasing his first Solo CD in the European market on April 18, 2008.

GM Wesley So wins Dubai Open Chess Championship

Filipino Wesley So, the youngest grandmaster in the world at 14, surprised a strong pack of experienced players to walk away with the Dubai Open Chess Championship title at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club.

Survivor Philippines Audition Dates

To those who want to audition for Survivor Philippines. Here are the audition dates in various locations.