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Can Bring people’S trUSt in poliCe – senaTor Grace Poe From c8
Jennylyn Mercado: Still nervous after all these years
Sitti with Erskine Basilio and Diego Martinez
Sitti’S ‘SingleS BoSSa nova trio’
T Grace Poe happy about Ang Probiinsyano, the TV series
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he 1997 film Ang Probinsyano is Senator Grace Poe’s inspiration for her advocacy to change the image of Philippine National Police to the citizenry. She is glad the ABS-CBN has given the film a new leash on life now as a television drama series as it will have a positive effect among the people amid some members of the police force being involved in crime and scandal. On Sept. 28, the series started airing on ABS-CBN and now many members of the PNP are glad that the series is focusing on the positive values in the force and its duty and obligation to safeguard the public. They enjoyed the scene that showed how Ador (Coco Martin) helped to save the passengers of a train that some bad elements wanted to explode with a bomb. This affirmed, they say, the dangers they have to face in their duty to keep the public safe.
Susan Roces, widow of Da King and mother of Grace, earlier said how her late husband’s heart was very close to policemen and it was evident in a number of films he made when he was still alive. Roces is playing the role of Ador’s grandmother in the TV series, a character that wasn’t in the original movie but has been added to underscore the drama between the twins Ador and Cardo. Poe, as head of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, led the investigation of the alleged involvement of former PNP Chief Alan Purisima in corruption. It is also part of the clean up of the PNP force. She is also batting for the modernization of the police force, providing its members the necessary equipment to make them effective and efficient in providing security to the general public. And so, this is the start of making sure Grace finishes what FPJ has started.
Janine Gutierrez is the Dangwa girl
HHHHH Janine GuTierrez is DanGwa Girl After stirring social media recently for giving roses to a male student, the mystery lady tagged by everyone as “Dangwa Girl” finally reveals herself – she is no other than GMA Artist Center talent and fashion muse Janine Gutierrez. As revealed in GMA’s 24 Oras newscast last Thursday, Gutierrez is the unrecognizable face behind the rosy teasers flashed on television. Gutierrez stars in GMA’s upcoming show entitled Dangwa airing this month.
DenniS trillo in ‘MtrCB UnCUt!’
Everybody loves a hero, but nobody forgets a villain. Today, MTRCB Uncut puts the spotlight to some of showbiz industry’s greatest male villains—those who portray the vilest characters viewers love to hate. Talented actors John Regala and Joem Bascon,
Dennis Trillo and Gladys Reyes
together with MTRCB Board Member Benedicto Tarnate Sr., engage in an exciting “Prangkahan!” with hosts Bobby Andrews and Jackie Aquino. Do they believe in the saying: If it weren’t for the villains,
there would be no heroes? Another special guest is no less than Dennis Trillo, who plays the title role in the biopic Felix Manalo. The versatile actor says he doesn’t mind playing second lead or villain. Learn more about
HHHHH sTill nervous anD JiTTery Jennylyn Mercado, in each live episode of Starstruck, still feels the jitters like it was the first time. She admitted she is really very nervous. This despite her stature now as full-fledged star on GMA Network. When she’s on the judge’s chair she can’t help but feel nervous. “It is triggered by the drumbeats and the special sound effect of heart beat. “I get a flashback of myself on stage as one of the hopefuls in this competition,: Mercado was among those who were selected for the first edition of Starstruck. In the end, she was proclaimed ultimate female survivor (or the winner) along with Mark Herras (ultimate male survivor).
Dennis and his take on offbeat roles in “Klik kina Juan at Juana” with Gladys Reyes. MTRCB Chairman Toto Villareal discusses the initiatives of the agency in line with its 30th anniversary in “I-Share Mo Kay Chair.” These include the nationwide Matalinong Panonood campaign, scriptwriting contest, anniversary book launching, and the 3rd Family and Child Summit, to name a few. MTRCB Uncut airs 7 p.m. on Net 25 every Sunday.
here’s only one name that comes into mind when we say bossa nova. It has been almost 10 years since the release of the double platinum, Café Bossa. But her distinct voice and a full roster of bossa-fied hits have made Sitti a prominent name in the music industry. And this year, she’ll revive the well-loved album, recorded al fresco with Singles Bossa Nova Trio. The final product came as a surprise after being just a fun, last hurrah to singlehood project for Sitti. Talks with MCA Music produced a one-day, live recording session at a house in Rizal with guitarist Erskine Basilio and percussionist Diego Martinez. No pressure, just good old jamming, and this time with Mother Nature. “What makes this record special is that the birds from the area sang with me as well,” Sitti remembers. They went out of the studio to create an experience close to the jam sessions with friends or family music lovers have at home. And the results were better that Sitti has hoped for. “It was quite magical.” Some of the most well-known Sitti singles had a fresh twist on this album like “Girl From Ipanema,” “Tattooed On My Mind,” and “Para Sa Akin.” Plus, other favorites like “Sunday Morning,” “I Want It That Way,” “To Forget You,” and “La La Means I Love You,” just to name a few. What makes this new release more special is that her original songs finally take center stage. Her carrier single, “Ligaya”, defines her life right now as a married woman. “There’s just so much joy and gratefulness surrounding that song, that’s why we gave it that title too. Happiness fleets, joy runs deeper,” Of course, the song is also about her husband, Joey Ramirez, and is the most special among the songs she has ever written. Other originals include “Answers” and “All I Ever Wanted.” Not a lot of people know that Sitti has always been a songwriter and Singles Bossa Nova Trio hopefully is the start of an all-original release in the future. “I really truly hope the fans would like them. And I continue praying that God will breathe some more songs through me,” Fans can indeed expect more songs because of the special inspiration married life has given her. “I had no idea being married could give one such happiness. I feel very lucky too knowing that I have a wonderful husband to walk through this earth with.” Sitti also just wants to share her joy and music to all the fans who’ve supported her since the beginning. “I love all my fans. I wish I could gather all of them in one area and give them big, fat, bossa kisses! Thank you, thank you, thank you.” MCA Music and Sitti want every music fan to join in this exciting journey of revisiting bossa nova in Singles Bossa Nova Trio. Only good things are ahead for the Bossa Nova Queen, especially with her newfound passion and inspiration. It won’t be long before the airwaves will once again be graced with a very familiar voice – a voice that’s undeniably Sitti. Singles Bossa Nova Trio is now out on CDs at Astroplus and Astrovision outlets and available for download on Spinnr and iTunes. It can also be streamed on Spinnr, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Guvera.