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August 19, 2008
Tanauan riders dominate 2nd Malaysian Skimboarding Competition
The Tanauan, Leyte riders once again dominated the Penang, Malaysia International Skimboarding Competition held on August 16, emerging as champion in the groumet division while the other one is first runner up in the open division.
Carl Gabas, a lanky high school student, bested riders from Malaysia, Singapore, Hongkong and other parts of the skimboarding world to become the champion in the groumet division of the 2nd Penang Malaysia International Skimboarding Competition.
On the other hand, Leo Espada, last year’s champion, is this year’s first runner up in this year’s open category. The two are the only riders representing the Philippines in the competition. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 5, 2008
Philippine All Stars wins 2008 World Hip Hop championship
The multi-awarded Philippine All Stars gave Filipinos another reason to be proud of when the group bagged the title in the 2008 World Hip-Hop Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, August 3.
More than 1,000 dancers from 33 countries gathered in Las Vegas in quest for the gold. The All Stars, however, ruled the dance floor with their two-minute performance packed with flips and steps in harmony. The dancers went off stage with high hopes of winning after finishing a near perfect dance.
When they received the award, group members said they were glad for the success as they united Filipinos in that moment of glory.
“This is just a moment where everyone could just unite. In our own part, to be an inspiration not just for the people here in the championship, but to all the Filipinos out there,” said group member Sheena Vera Cruz.
She added that the group wants to give other Filipinos hope that they could also become winners given the same opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 5, 2008
Set of “I Love Betty La Fea”, a first in Philippine television
abs-cbnNEWS.com
The TV series may not be showing on television yet, but “I ? Betty la Fea” is already the talk of the town - from the announcement of who will play Betty and the series’ other characters, to when the cameras first started rolling for the show. Now, it’s the show’s set that’s hogging the headlines.
The 11th floor of the ELJ Building within the ABS-CBN Compound recently had a blessing, as the whole floor was transformed into the main studio of “I ? Betty la Fea”, set of the advertising agency where the characters Betty (Bea Alonzo) and Daniella (Ruffa Gutierrez) work.
Last week, the studio named Eco Moda Manila was officially opened with some of the cast members who came in character - Alonzo, Gutierrez, Meryll Soriano, Wendy Valdez, Sheryn Regis, Ronnie Liang and the other secretaries of Eco Moda.
“Almost 70% of the scenes will be shot in the studio,” according to Business Unit Head Deo Endrinal. Read the rest of this entry »
