Excerptions: "Bench, pahinga muna sa bonggang UNDERWEAR SHOW"

Perfect ang timing kung next year gaganapin ang denim & underwear show ng Bench dahil 30th anniversary ng leading Filipino lifestyle brand sa 2017.

Ang huling fashion show ng Bench na The Naked Truth sa MOA Arena nu’ng 2014 ay naging kontrobersyal dahil sa segment ni Coco Martin with a foreign female model na may tali sa leeg.

Mainit man itong pinag-usapan at pinagdebatehan ay hindi maitatanggi na palaging pasabog ang palabas na binibigay ng Bench sa audience kaya palagi itong ina­abangan.

Ang Bench lang ang ka­yang mag-mount ng ganu’n kalaking fashion show at ito rin ang most star-studded sa dami ng kanilang celebrity endorsers.

Naging tradisyon na every two years ang nasabing fashion spectacle ng Bench kaya mami-miss ito ng fans this year.

Ang unang Bench underwear & denim show ay Brief Encounter nu’ng 2000 sa World Trade Center (Pasay City) at Waterfront Hotel-Lahug (Cebu City).

Sinundan ito ng malalaking shows sa Araneta Coliseum na One Night Only (2002), Understatement (2004), Bench Fever (2006), Bench Blackout (2008) at Bench Uncut (2010).

Robi Domingo also took part in the bench/ "Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future" Denim and Underwear Show when he tore his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.

"Nakakatawa yung ginawa ni Robi Domingo sa Bench Uncut", a twitter user said.

A few months after the denim and underwear show was held at the Araneta Coliseum, "bench pa po ba si robi? Hindi na po."

Nagsimulang mag-MOA Arena ang Bench sa 25th anniversary show nito na Bench Universe, na dalawang magkasunod na gabi (Sept 13 & 14, 2012).

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Bilang ikatlong dekada ng Bench, siguradong mas malaki at mas pabulosa ang ihahanda nilang show tampok ang parami nang parami nitong Benchsetters.

Masaya ang butihing big boss ng Bench na parte na ng pamilya nito ang pinakasikat na loveteams ngayon — KathNiel, JaDine, LizQuen at AlDub.

Na-meet ni Sir Ben ang magkaka-loveteam at natutuwa siya na mababait ang mga ito despite their popularity.

2nd WMA highlights versatility of OPM artists By: Crispina Martinez-Belen

Wish 107.5 is set to celebrate Filipino musicality through the second Wish 107.5 Music Awards (WMA) on Jan. 16 at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Year 2016 saw the phenomenal rise of Wish 107.5’s digital platforms. Its YouTube channel, now with over 240 million views and 650,000 subscribers as of this writing, is recognized internationally for its wide array of WISHclusive performances that highlights the mettle of various OPM artists.
The official list of nominees may be viewed on www.wish1075.com/wishawards, and Wish 107.5’s social media accounts.
Highest citations will be given to the first members of the WISHclusive Elite Circle. Another special social media recognition is the WISHclusive Viral Video of the Year.
Online votes will comprise 50 percent of a nominee’s total score, while the other 50 percent will come from the votes of a select panel of judges.
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Fun-filled Sundays
The show “People Vs. The Stars” promises viewers fun-filled Sunday afternoons beginning on Jan. 15. The one-of-a-kind game show is hosted by couple-hosts Drew Arellano and Iya Villania.
The program allows celebrities a chance to win P200, 000 answering eight questions. If the stars fail to answer any of the questions correctly, televiewers then have the chance to “steal” the money by answering the “People Question of the Week” through Facebook and text.
First-time mom Iya considers the show a time-out of sorts from mommy duties.
“This is the first time I will be hosting a show na makulit and entertaining. It doesn’t feel like work. So, natutuwa ako, parang it allows me to rest a bit from my obligations as mom kay Primo. Ang maganda rito, kasama ko pa asawa ko, so fun talaga,” she said.
Drew is equally excited working with her wife on the show.
“Kasi iba itong show na ito, very enjoyable and light. Hindi siya ’yung may acting like sa mga shows namin 10 years ago. Dito mas makikita nila kung sino kami talaga inside our house, ganun lang talaga,” he said.
“People Vs. The Stars” airs Sundays at 5 p.m. beginning tomorrow, Jan.15 on GMA-7.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Jan. 14, go to Ma. Erlinda R. Sibal, Isaiah Colleen “IC” C. Mendoza, Dr. Medy Lagman and Helen M. Sampilo of New York, Pacita L. Manglapus, Shirley Ann Flores-Joseph, Edgardo Silverio, Tsic de Mesa Leones of BDO, Angelina B. Espiritu, Reymus Razon, Larry Siytangco, Alfina Bustamante, Joy Honrado, Jason G. Rizalon, Jason Abalos and Mikee Lee of Star Magic… Happy wedding anniversary to Jonathan and Carolyn Odogeniam and Junjet and Teresa Martinez (nee Gerilla)… Jan. 15: Ms. Ma. Elena Lagdameo, Jose Y. Dalisay, Jr., Gigi Luna, Flor Ragunton of Economy Tours & Travel, Milagros Parungao, Prescilla Reyes, Marilou Gonzalez, Bing Villanueva, Edwin D. Bonoan, Nena Casimiro, Ma bel Tuesday Capistrano, Josie de Guzman, Gen M. Shen, Bebot Reyes-Gabriel, Lorna M. Guila, Morinette G. Mangante, Robert Manalastas and Atty. Yvette Yaneza of the Dept. of Finance... Jan. 16: Bishop Teodoro C. Bacani, Sandy Andolong, Drew Arellano, Mildred Ortega-Templo, Bootsie C. Violago, Remy de Vera, Tony Leviste, Karen Villar, Roland Arredondo, Josephine Marie T. Tolosa, Mark Nino Fantilagar, Priscilla Armas, France Kevin Buenaseda, Oman Santiago, Edgardo Villa of NBI, Priscilla Villa of DSWD, Inday Sempio, Susie Aunario, Dr. Eric Mauricio, Grace Adriano, Francisco Velasco Jr., Tony Navarro, Levi Gordoncillo, Johnny and Priscilla “Ellah” Galigaro... Happy wedding anniversary to Annie and Benny Salonga; Mr. and Mrs. Isagani G. Antonio Sr...Belated b-day greetings to Dr. Gino Querubin