Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

The Influence of the Songs of Michael Jackson

Posted on June 25th, 2009 by PinoyBusiness

Following Michael Jacson’s death, I can’t help but praise the king of pop for his world influence in the field of music.
Blast from the Past: This video was popular years ago and virally propagated in the web. Watch how 1,500 Inmates of Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center dances simultaneously Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Michael Jackson Dies at 50 of Cardiac Arrest

Posted on June 25th, 2009 by PinoyBusiness

I woke up today getting a text message about Michael Jackson’s sudden death. Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 and the cause of death is cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is different from heart attack as a heart attack is caused by the loss of oxygenated blood supplying the heart muscles and on the [...]

Diversity last performance

Posted on May 30th, 2009 by Roy

The ten-person troupe of street dancers from in and out of London which is composed friends and brothers ranging in age from 12 – 25 who called themselves Diversity was just happy to be in the finals of “Britain’s Got Talents.”
But the group got the shock of their lives, and so is half of the [...]

Independence Day jobs fair in Iloilo by DOLE6

Posted on May 26th, 2009 by Roy

This coming June 12, Independence Day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6, will be having a three-day mega job fair wherein there are close to 16,000 jobs are to be filled up. As of date, 15 government agencies and about 28 local companies and overseas recruitment agencies have already confirmed participation for [...]

Kim Bum (actor) – A Success story from Cultivated Upbringing

Posted on May 19th, 2009 by PinoyBusiness

Entrepreneurs, as always, wants to change the world in many ways or another. Some are motivated by money. Yet some are motivated by the legacy of innovation. It is always said that all the money in the world can’t buy any person happiness, and it’s true. Happiness is always motivated by success and most of [...]

PAGCOR’s Las Vegas project assured of commitment from investors

Posted on April 11th, 2009 by Roy

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is undertaking a massive project which could the next biggest tourism development in Asia. Its investors reiterated, and assured, their commitment to this project which is the Bagong Nayong Pilipino – Entertainment City Manila, and promised to do their part to ensure the success of the project.
Representatives of [...]

Some 1,400 displaced workers will be hired by DTI to beef up its market monitoring team

Posted on April 7th, 2009 by Roy

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) undersecretary Merly Cruz said that the agency is looking to hire at least 1,400 individuals as they beefed up their market monitoring teams throughout the country. The prospective applicants for these vacancies are those who lost their jobs due the crisis. Their salary will be coming from the [...]

Francis Magalona formed the map of the Philippines using white balloons

Posted on March 12th, 2009 by Roy

Francis Magalona has always been known to be nationalistic, and in his own little way he spread the gospel of his nationalism. This advocacy of the Master Rapper can be seen in the songs he wrote. His first hit “Mga Kababayan Ko” calls for unity among our countrymen and that we should be proud of [...]

Francis M – Philippine King of Rap, passed away at 44

Posted on March 7th, 2009 by Roy

Just like millions of Filipinos, I was shocked when Vic Sotto, host of noontime show Eat Bulaga announced the passing away of great music icon Francis Magalona. It must have been very hard for them to continue with the show in spite of the fact that their co-host and friend finally said goodbye to them.

Michael Phelps Suspended For 3 Months

Posted on February 6th, 2009 by PinoyBusiness

Michael Phelps has been suspended by USA Swimming, the US’s governing body for competitive swimming, for three months. USA Swimming also withdraws the financial support for Phelps  for the said three months period.
Hours before the suspension was handed down to Phelps,  cereal and snack maker Kellogg Co. issued a statement saying that it will not [...]

The Apprentice Celebrity Edition 2 – US Season 8

Posted on January 15th, 2009 by PinoyBusiness

The first celebrity edition of The Apprentice was such a great success, that is why Donald Trump will be doing it again in March this year. And what a line he got for the second installment of celebrity apprentice!

To be honest, Trump does not really need celebrities to pump the show’s ratings or earnings, it [...]