Saturday, April 30, 2011 0 comments

10 MOST EXPENSIVE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

As the University's tuition fee surges to P1,100 from P1,045 per unit cost, FEU now ranked 9th among the Top 10 most expensive schools in the Philippines as reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer last May 26, 2008.

Below is the list of the top 10 most expensive schools in the country in terms of per unit cost.

Schools Per Unit (COST)

1) Ateneo De Manila University 2,517.03

2) University of the Asia and the Pacific P2,400.00

3) De La Salle University 2,045.33

4) St. Scholastica's College 1,564.00

5) Assumption College 1,533.00

6) Miriam College 1,486.00

7) Mapua Institute of Technology 1,400.00

8} San Beda College 1,188.00

9) Far Eastern University 1,100.00

10) University of Sto. Tomas 1,072.90
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Anne Curtis hits 1 million Twitter followers!


Anne Curtis' followers on Twitter has now reached 1 million, becoming the first from the Philippines to reach the million mark.















Anne Curtis, who is an active Twitter user since March 2009, now has 1,003,302 followers on Twitter as of 2PM today, April 29, and Anne Curtis is ranked 388th worldwide, according to Twittercounter.com.
She is even ranked higher than Victoria Beckham and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Anne is also the only one from the Philippines to enter the Top 500 list of Twitter users with the most followers.

Here's how some of our local celebs rank worldwide:

  • Anne Curtis 338th
  • Angel Locsin 628th
  • Kris Aquino 633th
  • Bianca Gonzalez 803rd
  • Sam Milby 804th
  • KC Concepcion 826th
  • Angelica Panganiban 827th
  • Cristine Reyes 894th
  • Iya Villania 923rd
  • Pres. Noynoy Aquino 952nd
  • Luis Manzano 984th

Charice who's considered an international celebrity ranks 932nd.

Read more: http://mykiru.blogspot.com
Thursday, April 28, 2011 0 comments

AJ Perez' Maalala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode, to break rating records

AJ Perez will touch our hearts this Saturday, April 30, with his Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) episode, which is already his last acting portrayal and TV appearance, after he died in a car accident April 17.

And according to the MMK episode director Dado Lumibao, it's definitely AJ Perez' greatest performance as an actor.

The teaser for MMK's April 30 episode featuring AJ Perez and Bugoy Carino has been shown many times already and I really have goosebumps everytime it's being shown. It's already making me cry.

Watch!

Video courtesy of ABS-CBNOnline / Rating figures courtesy of Kantar Media / TNS


It's only a teaser, but you can already say that AJ did an amazing job there as an actor. And truly, he will make us cry with his last MMK episode, so be prepared for that.

A lot of people are already anticipating AJ's MMK appearance. And it's already being expected to rate so high in the ratings. With our help, AJ Perez' MMK episode could be the highest-rating episode of MMK this 2011.

Mykiru has compiled the nationwide ratings of all MMK episodes this 2011 and so far, Jovit Baldivino's Life Story shown last April 2 got the highest-rating with 33.2%:

1. Apr. 2 "Siomai" The Jovit Baldivino Story feat. Carl John Barrameda as Jovit 33.2%
2. Apr. 16 "Medalyon" feat. Jessy Mendiola and Ejay Falcon 32.0%
3. Mar. 5 "TV" feat. Aiko Melendez and Dominic Ochoa 31.8%
4. Apr. 9 "Birth Certificate" feat. Pokwang and Melai Cantiveros 28.7%
5. Mar. 12 "Piyesa" The Angeline Quinto Story feat. KC Concepcion as Angeline 27.6%
6. Mar. 26 "Bulaklak" feat. Gabby Concepcion, Bangs Garcia and Rodjun Cruz 27.1%
7. Jan. 8 "Internet Shop" feat. Manilyn Reynes and Romnick Sarmenta 25.8%
8. Feb. 26 "Tsinelas" feat. Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz 25.7 %
9. Mar. 19 "Pasaporte" feat. JM De Guzman 25%
10. Jan. 22 "Pictures" feat. Zsa Zsa Padilla, Empress Schuck and John Prats 24.3%
11. Jan. 15 "Wheelchair" feat. Ejay Falcon and Miles Ocampo 23.8%
12. Feb. 19 "School ID" feat. Melissa Ricks and Matt Evans 22.4%
13. Jan. 29 "Cupcake" feat. Abby Bautista, Amy Nobleza and Lotlot De Leon 23.3%
14. Feb. 5 "Tropeo" feat. Toni Gonzaga and Nash Aguas 22.3%
15. Feb. 12 "Kwintas" feat. Bea Alonzo and Zanjoe Marudo 19.5%
16. Jan. 1 "Ice Cream" feat. Baron Geisler and Jewel Mische 18.9

Let's all hope that after April 30, AJ Perez' MMK episode will be the one ranking on top there.


Wednesday, April 27, 2011 0 comments

Justin Bieber says “Hello, Manila!” in his concert in Malaysia


Rumor has it that Justin Bieber greeted his Malaysian fans “Hello Manila” during his concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last April 21. Although there were no videos on YouTube to prove this is true, the phrase "Justin Bieber Hello Manila" was trending on Twitter the night of his concert.

Justin Bieber may have gotten too excited for his Manila, Philippines concert on May 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds as part of his “My World” 2011 Asian Tour. Or it could just be a simple booboo, confusing Manila with Malaysia. He may have confused his geography by Manila being in Malaysia.

Also spotted in Malaysia were Joel Madden, who did an impromptu number during JB's concert and Biebs' sweetheart, Selena Gomez who went all the way to Malaysia to support his boyfriend.

Justin Bieber “My World” 2011 Asian Tour will take him to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hongkong, Manila, Taipei, Osaka and Tokyo.


Catch Justin Bieber's concert on May 10 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.






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Glee Quizzes

Which Club Should You Join This Year?
Can't choose between sports and singing, or dancing and debating? Take this quiz and find out which extracurricular activity best suits you!

Answer:
You answered mostly As!

Performance Princess!
Slow down. Are you giving Rachel Berry a run for her money? You are obviously into music and performing. Try the Glee Club, Music Club, Theater Club, or any of their equivalents in your school. You have so much energy that's just dying to come out and wow everyone! Keep doing what you’re doing, and hopefully you'll inspire your classmates to pursue their passions as well.



Which Glee Guy Is Your Perfect Match?
The Boys of McKinley High are all cute but
who rules your heart? Take this quiz to find out.

Answer:
You answered mostly As!

You're made for Finn.
You're the popular girl in your class so it's only natural that you date the top jock in school. He's sweet and every bit a gentleman.
















Which Glee Gal Are You?
As a certified Gleek, it's time to find out which female lead you're most like!

Answer:
You answered mostly Ds!

Rachel Berry
Perfection must be your middle name! Just like the young ing�nue of McKinley High, you train hard, eat right, and exercise daily to stay in tip-top shape. Because of your single-mindedness to succeed, you sometimes forget about forging friendships and having a laugh. Remember, it's all about the journey and not the destination. Wouldn't a trek to the top be more enjoyable with someone by your side?










Tuesday, April 26, 2011 0 comments

Emotions, tears, and prayers pour at AJ Perez's funeral

Emotions, tears, and prayers pour at AJ Perez's funeral

"AJ, my son, forever you will be in our hearts. Our final wish to you on your journey: may the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always, always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rain fall soft upon your field. Until we meet again, son. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Farewell, my son. Farewell my beloved AJ. I love you. I'll see you soon," says Gerry Perez as he bids farewell to his son AJ Perez.

excerpt (http://www.pep.ph)


FINAL TRIBUTES. Papasok pa lang sa Manila Memorial Park, makikita nang nagtatakbuhan ang nagsidatingang fans at mga mag-uusyoso sa libing ni AJ.

Agad namang ginawan ng security measures tulad ng paglalagay ng mga iron fence, pagpupuwesto ng police at ABS-CBN security men, at identification stickers at badges (na may mukha ni AJ) ang paligid na malapit sa huling hantungan ni AJ.

Nag-set up din ng mga tent para sa mga nakikiramay at media—na kinabibilangan ng TV crews ng ABS-CBN, GMA-7 at TV5, reporters mula sa print at web.

Nag-alay muna muli ng maikling dasal si Fr. Caluag.

Sinundan ito ng pagpapakilala ng representative ng Arlington Memorial Chapels at pagpapasalamat sa mga nakiramay sa pamilya ni AJ. Naghandog din ang Arlington, isang tula na may titulong God's Lent Child.

Pagkatapos ng tulang ito ay pinagsalita naman ang pinsan at best friend ni AJ na si Renzo Ross C. Sarte.

"AJ meant the world to all of us. Nothing can replace the memories that he has given us and all good times that we shared," simula ni Renzo sa kanyang tribute kay AJ.

"An amazing cousin"

ang pagkakalarawan ni Renzo kay AJ.

Lagi raw itong masayang kasama at lumaki raw siyang very close talaga sila.

Hindi raw niya malilimutan ang mga panahong nahihilig sila noon sa "cheesy love song" tulad ng "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" ng Aerosmith at pag-uusap nila tungkol sa girls.

Doon na niya nabanggit kung gaanong sobrang espesyal ang girlfriend ni AJ na si Steph sa buhay ng yumao niyang pinsan.

"The one girl who truly meant the world to him, Steph,"
sabi ni Renzo.

"I just want you to know just how important you really were to AJ. How much of a significant part you've played in his life,"
dagdag pa nito tungkol kay Steph Ayson.

"You say that he made your dreams come true, but what you don't know is you also made his dreams come true."

Ikinuwento rin ni Renzo kung gaano ka-hardworking si AJ, na kung paano raw naging artista ito ay hindi dahil sa suwerte lang.

Pinagtrabahuhan daw talaga nito ang kasikatang tinamo sa kabila rin daw ng pagiging estudyante nito.

Nakakalungkot daw na maagang nawala sa buhay nila si AJ, ngunit sa kabila nito ay marami naman daw itong na-accomplish.

Kinuwestiyon niya raw noon kung bakit maagang kinuha ng Maykapal ang isang mabait at mapagmahal na pinsan at matalik na kaibigan na tulad ni AJ.

Ngunit napagtanto niya rin kalaunan, sa pag-alala sa minsang pagkukuwentuhan nila ng Tito Gerry niya tungkol sa mga butong inililibing sa lupa at umuusbong bilang bagong buhay at bagong halaman, ganun din daw si AJ.

"People believed that the reason why people, as inspirational and as influential as AJ, are taken at such an untimely manner is because that, through them, through their passing, springs out a new beginning, a new life for the people he has inspired and he has touched.

"I just wish that we could all aspire to be just the way he was and to live our lives just the way he did," sabi pa ni Renzo tungkol sa pinsan niyang si AJ.

"I love you, man. Thanks for all the good times. Thanks for all the memories.

"We will never forget you and we will always miss you,"

pamamaalam ni Renzo sa pinsan.

Pagkatapos ni Renzo ay nag-alay naman ng maikling tula ang tiyahin ni AJ na si Chari Ortiz, na may pamagat na Love Leads Us.

Tungkol sa pagmamahal na nananatili sa mga iniwan ng isang pumanaw ang tula.

Ang nakababatang kapatid naman ni AJ na si Gello ang sumunod na nagsalita.

"If I were to describe my brother, he would be, first, hardworking, loving and an inspiration,"
simula ni Gello.

Naalala niya raw kung gaanong kasipag ang kuya niya, na pagkatapos ng klase nito ay diretso agad ito sa trabaho sa showbiz. Nagpapahinga lang daw talaga ito sa loob ng kotse.

Ikinuwento niya rin kung gaanong kamahal ni AJ ang girlfriend nitong si Steph.

Binasa niya raw kasi ang text messages ni AJ kay Steph sa BlackBerry phone na ipinamana nito sa kanya. Nagtawanan ang mga tao sa sinabi niyang ito.

May isang pagkakataon din daw na nagkagalit sina Steph at AJ at ayaw raw kausapin ng dalaga ang kuya niya. Siya raw ang ginamit ni AJ para magdala ng bulaklak kay Steph.

Nagkabati naman ang dalawa at pinanood niya mula sa malayo ang pag-uusap ng dalawa.

"I was just watching them. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I knew they were making up."

Nagtawanan muli ang mga tao dahil ang pagkakarinig ng iba ay "they were making out."

Inspirasyon daw sa kanya si AJ dahil sa pagiging mabait at generous nito. Lagi raw itong nagse-share ng blessings sa kanya. Marami raw itong naibigay sa kanya.

Sa puntong ito ay nagsimula nang gumaralgal ang boses ng binatilyo dahil sa emosyon.

"He's a role model to me, and he's everything I ever wanted to be," sabi ni Gello.


"But with everything he has given me, I always forget one thing. I always forget to say thank you to him,"

nagsimula nang umiyak si Gello nang sabihin niya ito.

"I don't even remember the last time I said 'I love you' to him..."
naiyak na dito nang husto si Gello.

"Kaya, kuya, if you're listening right now, I just want to say I love you, thank you and you're everything I wanted to be."

Huli nang nagsalita ang ipinakilalang "mentor, guide, teacher and best friend" ni AJ—ang ama niyang si Gerry.

Sa umpisa'y pinilit ni Gerry na maging matatag sa harap ng mga taong nakikiramay at nakikinig sa kanyang mensahe.

"To me, I will always cherish this moment which reminds me how wonderful it is to be a dad and a parent to a very loving son.

"For so many times, words were left unspoken in love, care, and sometimes anger, and how I wish that I could turn back the hands of time.

"However, all that remains now are memories I will treasure for the rest of our lives..."

Nadurog ang boses ni Gerry sa huling sinabi niyang ito at umiyak. Napaiyak na rin ng ibang nakikinig sa kanya.

"AJ, my son, forever you will be in our hearts.

"Our final wish to you on your journey—may the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always, always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rain fall soft upon your field.

"Until we meet again, son.

"May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Farewell, my son.

"Farewell my beloved AJ. I love you. I'll see you soon," huling pamamaalam na ni Gerry sa kanyang yumaong anak.

Hindi na nagsalita ang ina ni AJ na si Marivic at itinuloy na lang sa huling pagtingin sa labi ni AJ nina Gerry, Gello at Marivic.

Binuksan ang nakatakip na salamin sa kabaong ni AJ.

Pinagbawalan muna ang media na kuhanan ang huling sandaling ito na magkasama ang pamilyang Perez.

Tinapos ang interment service sa pagpapalipad ng mga paru-paro at mga lobo ng pamilya, mga kaibigan, mga kaklase, at mga katrabaho ni AJ.





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Steph Ayson: ‘AJ taught me how to love’


Friends and colleagues of AJ Perez paid their final respects to the late actor at his requiem on Monday, April 25, at the Christ the King Parish in Quezon City, a day before he was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque City.

Among those who delivered eulogies for the actor were his high school batchmates and teacher at La Salle Greenhills, where AJ finished his high school education.




Steph Ayson (Jerome Ascano, NPPA Images)

Steph Ayson, the actor's non-showbiz girlfriend, also delivered a heartbreaking eulogy.

"I want to be a teacher, a lawyer, and suddenly a doctor. I want to be able to write well, to sing well, and to dance well. All of those changed except one. I knew I want to marry a guy. And his name was AJ Perez."

Steph narrated how she met AJ through a common friend and how she tried to act nonchalant during their first meeting when, in fact, her "emotions were screaming."

"I was a silly girl, writing our names beside each other. I was scribbling hearts and playing Flames and I would wake up every Saturday just to watch "About Your Love." I would sit in front of the TV and watch ASAP. I was a fan and I would like to think I was the biggest fan he had,"
Steph said.

The two met September of 2007. On Febraury 14, AJ asked Steph to be his girlfriend.

"Cheesy, but that's AJ. Cheesy, sweet, sincere. He wanted to promise me the world, but I asked him not to. Because I was too afraid to hurt him, but he promised anyway, and he kept each one of them. He asked for my full trust. I admitted I was having a difficulty, but showed me that he knows what trust means and he'll never do anything to break that,"
she narrated.

"He told me that even if I don't say 'I love you' back away or show him sweetness just like he would, his exact words were, 'I would wait a lifetime.'"

She added that while she felt mad about AJ's death,

"if this is God's way of showing me forever, I accept it... AJ taught me how to love. He was very selfless. His love was the most pure thing on Earth. It was, in every way, unconditional. And probably that's the message here. He wants all of us to love the way he did also."

"He made me so happy, and even to his last day, he would talk to me and tell me that 'I want you always to be happy. I don't want you sad. I want you to smile a lot. You know why? Because I love you.' And I know as the days go by it will be very difficult but AJ would say he'd want us to be happy. That's the way he lived. He was happy,"
she said.

Steph ended her eulogy:

"To my baby, you'll always be in my heart. Thank you for making my dreams come true. I'll take care of your family for you. And I'll love the way you loved me."

In his eulogy, Paul De Jesus, AJ's class adviser during his last year in high school, shared how the actor was just like any of his students—playful and sociable, with no star complex despite being a prominent celebrity.

"AJ was just like any of my sons in 4-C. Hindi po sya mayabang. No star complex at all. He gets along easily with his classmates. And just like any of my sons in 4-C, malako or clown din paminsan-minsan,"
De Jesus said.


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Friends, colleagues remember AJ

Friends and colleagues in the industry also paid their respects during the last night of his wake, among them fellow Gigger Boys member Sam Concepcion, Kapuso stars Steven Silva and Sarah Lahbati, "Sabel" co-star Joseph Marco, entertainment columnist and talent manager Ogie Diaz, LSGH batchmate and "Mara Clara" star Albie Casino.

Jessy Mendiola, AJ's onscreen partner in his last television show "Sabel," described the actor as sincere and genuine.

"Hindi sya natatakot magsabi kung ano yung gusto nyang sabihin. Ganun syang klaseng tao. Kaya pagkadine-describe namin si AJ, lagi naming unang sinasabi na napaka sincere nya, kasi wala kang maririnig na kahit na masama tungkol sa kanya. Wala ka ring maririnig na masama na sasabihin nya tungkol sa ibang tao. Palagi syang positive. Palagi lang syang genuine sa lahat ng sinasabi nya,"
she said in an interview with members of the entertainment press.

Jessy was at home, just after rehearsals for ASAP Rocks, when she found about AJ's accident through a friend.

For her, it was painful to hear people's description of AJ as diligent and hardworking in his studies—especially since the "Sabel" staff saw first hand how he tried to balance his showbiz career and his studies.

"Sinasabi pa nga nya sa akin, 'Paano pa pinalitan nila ako? Sino kaya ang kapalit ko?' Sabi ko, 'Di ka nila mapapalitan, kasi ikaw lang na nakikita namin na pwede mag Dindo.',"
she said.

Sam Milby described AJ as

"laging happy."

"He's someone you want to be around because of his good energy, good vibes, and napakabait talaga. Such a bright future rin,"
he said.

"I just know that he's in a better place and I'm sure he's happy and that's for eternity na. But lahat kami, he touched a lot of lives and we'll just keep all the memories that we have of him,"
Sam added.

Sam went to the Christ the King Parish with KC Concepcion as soon as they arrived from their Star Magic World Tour.