“Home Sweetie Home” with John Lloyd and Toni

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John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga will be starring in a their comeback as a duo with the launch of the all-new “Home Sweetie Home.”

As their first ever sitcom together in the Kapamilya network’s newest sitcom that’s set to make waves as the new year kicks off with blockbuster star John Lloyd and favorite multimedia sweetheart Toni.

The two have long been expressing their excitement for the project’s kick-off, which has been much anticipated over the past months as John Lloyd and Toni will finally be breaking even more barriers venturing into "Home Sweetie Home". 

Toni was especially surprised to hear the news that she was to be cast in this new hilarious sitcom, excited that her and John Lloyd will be taking on television together for the first time.

“This will be our first time together on TV, so I hope everyone will get to be a part of it. I hope they enjoy,” Toni said in a report with ABS-CBN News. The last time the two shared the screen was in their side-by-side stint in the movie “My Amnesia Girl” in 2010.

Four years after, in “Home Sweetie Home,” the two will be playing the a married couple and their extended family, leading to the silly things that could happen in that situation.

John Lloyd and Toni will also be joined by some of the country’s well-loved television stars, including Rico Puno, Sandy Andolong, Jayson Gainza, Miles Ocampo, Clarence Delgado, Joross Gamboa, Ketchup Eusebio, Eda Nolan, Ryan Bang, Eric Nicolas, and Mitoy Yonting.

Don’t miss out on the pilot episode of “Home Sweetie Home,”

airing on Sundays starting January 5 after "Goin' Bulilit".

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in many different languages!

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Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength.

Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Jesus Christ. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world.

Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in many different languages!

Spanish: ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo! 

Vietnamese: Chúc Giáng Sinh Vui Vẻ và Chúc Năm Mới Tốt Lành 

Korean: 메리 크리스마스 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (meli k'lisŭmasŭ saehae pog manhi patŭseyo) 

Indonesian: Selamat hari Natal

Iraqi:    Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah

Italian: Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo

Japanese: クリスマスと新年おめでとうございます (kurisumasu to shinnen omedetō gozaimasu)

Chinese (Cantonese):     聖誕節同新年快樂 (singdaanjit tùnhg sànnìhn faailohk) / 

                                   Seng Dan Fai Lok, Sang Nian Fai Lok

Chinese (Mandarin): 聖誕節和新年快樂 [圣诞节和新年快乐] (shèngdànjié hé xīnnián kuàilè) / Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan

Chinese (Shanghainese): 圣诞节快乐 (sendaijiq kualoq) / 新年快乐 (sinni kualoq) 

German: Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gutes Neues Jahr

Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Ετος (Kala Khristougēnna kai Ēutukhismēno to Neo Ētos)

Romanian: Crăciun fericit şi un an nou fericit

Russian: С Рождеством Христовым и С наступающим Новым Годом (S Roždestvom Khristovym i S nastupayuščim Novym Godom) 

Polish: Wesołych Świąt i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku 

Portuguese: Feliz Natal e próspero ano novo / Boas Festas e um Feliz Ano Novo

Some from the Philippines : 

Pangasinan: Maabig ya Pasko / Maaligwas ya Balon Taon ed sikayon amin!

Pampango: Malugud Pascu at saca Masayang Bayung Banua!

Waray-Waray: Maupay nga Pasko ngan Mainuswagon nga Bag-ong Tuig ha iyo ngatanan

Ilokano: Naragsak a Paskua / Narang-ay a Baro a Tawen kadakayo amin!

Cebuano: Maayong Pasko / Mabungahong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan! / Malipayong Pasko ug Bulahang Bag-ong Tuig!

Bikol (Bicolano): Maogmang Pasko Mamura-way na Ba-gong Taon sa indo gabos! / Maugmang Capascuhan asin Masaganang Ba-gong Taon!

English : Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 

and in ( Philippines ) Filipino - "Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon"

Singapore Airlines Surprises Passengers in Manila with a Special Christmas Gifts from Santa

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Christmas is truly more fun in the Philippines! 

To add more color to this festive season, Singapore Airlines surprises its passengers with a special Christmas song and dance performance done by about fifty (50) of SIA’s airport crew and staff.

According to Ms Rita Dy, SIA Manager for Marketing Communications & Services, the staff and crew prepared their performances for almost six weeks.

Singapore Airlines gave surprises more! The passengers enjoyed the special Christmas dance performance and Santa's gift!

Passengers, young and old, Filipinos and foreigners and all around the Gate 6 of NAIA 1 really have fun and enjoy the Christmas spirit brought by Singapore Airlines in Manila.

Singapore Airlines always places its passengers first, even when it’s just about having fun.

I also enjoy the wonderful world of SIA! Thanks so much Singapore Airlines and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all !

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Patti Austin Live in Manila for the Holidays

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As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season, it’s time for a fun-filled occasion that warms the heart, fills the soul, and looks forward to a better 2014 for The Philippines. 

Headliner Patti Austin will be joined by some of the Philippines’ most popular performers and a fantastic live band in a concert celebrating the New Year, commemorating the indomitable Filipino spirit, and contributing to a better future. 

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the victims Typhoon Haiyan for relief efforts. Patti Austin will personally lead a continuing effort to design and build houses in Tacloban through Habitat For Humanity. 

The overall tone of the event will be joyous and upbeat, signifying a “Brand New Day” in the Philippines as the country and the world join together in gestures of celebration, goodwill and support. Patti will perform the hit songs which have made her a huge star in the Philippines and worldwide.

Throughout the evening, pre-recorded messages from international singers and actors of greetings and hope will flow onto the Solaire ballroom’s large screens. 

Also, OPM Icons have pledged their support for the said concert which includes Richard Merk, Martin Nievera and Lea Salonga as her special guests during the night at the Solaire.

The promoters and producers are working to arrange for live telecast of portions of the event in the Philippines and countries in adjacent time zones. Viewers will have the opportunity to join the party via social media, and to contribute to this all-important cause. 

Another fund-raising performance will take place at the Fairmont Raffles Hotel (in Makati) on December 31, 2013 as Patti Austin celebrates New Year.

Tickets will be marketed and sold through Laurel Media outlets, the Solaire Casino and Resort (for the December 29, 2013 show) and Fairmont Raffles Hotel (for the December 31, 2013 show), and thru TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.

Songs For The Philippines On iTunes

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iTunes in aid of Typhoon Haiyan relief by releasing a benefit compilation album called "Songs for the Philippines." The recorded music industry is responding to the disastrous typhoon in the Philippines with a fundraising compilation which features the biggest names in the business.

The Beatles, Bob Dylan, U2, Eminem, One Direction and Katy Perry are among the superstars who have contributed tracks for the relief album, all proceeds from which will be donated to Philippine Red Cross.

All three major music companies are supporting the 39-track "Songs for the Philippines," which is available through iTunes' global network of digital stores at iTunes.com/Philippines. All the artists, record companies and music publishers working on the project have waived fees.

Songs for the Philippines features 39 songs:

1. “Across the Universe” (2009 Remaster) by The Beatles
2. “Shelter From the Storm” by Bob Dylan
3. “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” by Michael Bublé
4. “In a Little While” by U2
5. “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars
6. “I Was Here” by Beyoncé
7. “Stan” (Live at Radio 1) by Eminem
8. “Sirens” by Cher
9. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
10. “Unconditionally” (Johnson Somerset Remix) by Katy Perry
11. “Best Song Ever” by One Direction
12. “Carry On” by FUN.
13. “Born This Way” (The Country Road Version) by Lady Gaga
14. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
15. “I Would” by Justin Bieber
16. “New Day” by Alicia Keys
17. “30 Lives” (Original Demo Version) by Imagine Dragons
18. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
19. “Sober” by P!nk
20. “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue
21. “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias
22. “Factory of Faith” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
23. “Roads Untraveled” by Linkin Park
24. “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon
25. “Explorers” by Muse
26. “The Love Club” by Lorde
27. “Brave” by Josh Groban
28. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
29. “Simple Things” by Paolo Nutini
30. “I Know You Care” by Ellie Goulding
31. “Carry You Home” by James Blunt
32. “Feel This Moment” (feat. Christina Aguilera) by Pitbull
33. “Sign On” (feat. Daniel McClain) by Earth, Wind & Fire
34. “Going Out” (feat. Damien Leroy) [Radio Mix] by apl.de.ap
35. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
36. “Lead Me Home” by Jessica Sanchez
37. “Smile” by Lily Allen
38. “Love Don’t Die” by The Fray
39. “Let It Be” by The Beatles

Also featuring several artists of Filipino descent (Bruno Mars, Enrique Iglesias, apl.de.ap, and Jessica Sanchez), Songs for the Philippines will benefit the Philippine Red Cross, to which all proceeds of the album will be donated. 

Songs for the Philippines is one of the global music community’s ways of helping raise funds for the relief efforts for people who are most affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

"As the people of the Philippines recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan’s devastation, some of music’s biggest names are brought together on this benefit album. Including songs from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Adele, U2, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Lorde, and Imagine Dragons, this brilliant collection is united by a message of hope and compassion."

Songs for the Philippines  is  Exclusively available on iTunes.