During the courtesy call of Pope Francis in Malacanang as President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III formally welcome him in the Philippines together with his cabinet members, staff and the diplomatic corps earlier today (January 16) as part of the Pope’s itinerary in his 5-day Papal Visit in the country. Pope Francis in his speech challenges the politician to resist corruption at the same time to be honest in the people they are serving. But in his speech, President Aquino criticized local Roman Catholic Church leaders for being quiet in the past administration, which pertaining to former President and now Pampanga…
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Earlier today (January 16) on his second day in the Philippines, Pope Francis met with President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and the rest of his cabinet members, staff and the diplomatic corps in Malacanang for a courtesy call. Pope Francis address everyone with his speech reminding the values and integrity as they serve the people. He also challenges the politicians to be honest as they reject corruption. Here’s the full text of Pope Francis: Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you, Mr President, for your kind welcome and for your words of greeting in the name of the authorities and people…
Aside from Lyca Gairanod who will be singing the song Tell The World Of His Love, a World Youth Day 1995 theme song for the Meeting of Families to be headed by Pope Francis, the Inspirational Diva Jamie Rivera will be singing the official theme song of the Papal Visit entitled We Are All God’s Children. This also part of the album that has the same title that contains inspirational songs of faith, love and hope to be released by Star Records. Day before the Meeting of Families that will happen on January 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena,…
The 87th Academy Award committee officially unveils the list of the nominees for the 2015 Oscars at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, by Cheryl Boone Isaacs, President of the Academy, directors J. J. Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón and actor Chris Pine at 8:30AM (United States time) in January 15. The Awarding Ceremony for the Oscars will take place on February 22 in Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California and to be hosted by Niel Patrick Harris. Here are the nominees for the major categories for the 2015 Oscars BEST PICTURE American Sniper Birdman Boyhood The Grand…
After enjoying hi Christmas album last Holiday season, Michael Buble officially released his sixth studio album in all record stores nationwide and also available on iTunes entitled To Be Loved. It is produced by Bob Rock was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles and includes a mix of standards as well as four original songs all co-written by Bublé. “After All” one of the four originals was co-written and performed by fellow Canadian Bryan Adams. To Be Loved album also includes hits previously recorded by some of Buble’s musical heroes including the Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”, Dean Martin’s…
The Voice Kids Philippines Lyca Gairanod will be singing in the Meeting with Families on January 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City as part of the 5-day itinerary of Pope Francis in the Philippines. Lyca will be singing the song Tell The World of His Love, the World Youth Day 1995 theme song and that time it was Karol Jozef Wojtyla or now known as Pope Saint John Paul II or Saint John Paul the Great was the Pope. Earlier day before the event, Lyca was in the venue to practice together with children rehearsing for…
In line with the Papal Visit in the Philippines that will happen from January 15 to 19, SMART Communications Inc., together with its sister companies Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular will be offering free Twitter access to their subscribers so that they can share and get updates on the activities and itinerary of Pope Francis in the country. Netizens who will be joining the activities can share their photos and stories on Twitter at the same time those cannot join can see live updates and the access is free for the 69 million prepaid and postpaid subscribers of SMART,…
In the last batch of the team of Lea Salonga are singers hoping for second chances in the music industry namely Abbey Pineda, Miro Valera and Jem Cubil. Abbey who came from team Apl.de.Ap that Lea used the power of steal to her will be singing Di Na Natuto of Gary Valenciano. Next performer was Miro singing Spice Girls’ Wannabee giving it with a rocker point of view and lastly Jem singing Incubus’ Drive. Before their Knock Out performance, Lea said that Abbey has the voice but it depends on the performance of her opponents. Meanwhile she never thought that…
On the second batch of Team Lea Salonga for the Knock Out Round of The Voice of the Philippines are her “musicians” namely Casper Blancaflor, Nino Alejandro and Mic Llave. According to Lea they are very inclined to their music and have passion for it. Casper sings Evanescence’s Bring Me To Life, which she gave more operatic approach with piano. Following Casper is Mic with the Freddie Aguilar hit song Anak and lastly, Nino with Nazareth’s Love Hurts. Lea reminds their batch that its not with the power of the voice on how they reach the high tone but how…
Opening the Knock Out Round for the team of Lea Salonga are Timmy Pavino, Charlie Catbagan and Leah Patricio, which Lea considered as her traditional singers of her group. They are the singers who will perform the hit songs of local artists, which according to Lea. Timmy performed Gary Valenciano’s Narito Ako and followed by Charli singing Martin Nievera’s Kahit Isang Saglit. And closing the first batch of Team Lea for the Knock Out Round of The Voice of The Philippines is Leah singing Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin of Lani Misalucha. Before their performance, Lea told Timmy that don’t…