2014 PMPC Star Awards for Television

The 28th Star Awards for Television will unfold on November 23, 2014 at the Ballroom of the Solaire Resorts and Casino, Paranaque City.
This annual event honoring local television shows is a joint effort of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) and Airtime Marketing, Inc., headed by Ms. Tessie Celestino-Howard. The awards telecast is set on November 30 at ABS-CBN's Sunday's Best.
Star Magic talents Piolo Pascual, Enchong Dee and Kim Chiu will serve as hosts of the evening's awards presentation.

Here are the nominees of the 28th Star Awards for Television:

BEST TV STATION
ABS-CBN 2
Aksyon TV
9TV
GMA-7
GMA NEWS TV
IBC 13
PTV 4
NET 25
ABS-CBN Sports + Action 23
TV 5
UNTV 37

BEST PRIMETIME TV SERIES
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real (GMA-7)
Ikaw Lamang (ABS-CBN 2)
Honesto (ABS-CBN 2)
Muling Buksan ang Puso (ABS-CBN 2)
Niño (GMA-7)
Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon (ABS-CBN 2)
The Legal Wife (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN 2)
Dading (GMA-7)
Galema(ABS-CBN 2)
Innamorata (GMA-7)
Magkano Ba Ang Pag-ibig? (GMA-7)
Moon of Desire (ABS-CBN 2)
The Half Sisters (GMA-7)

BEST DRAMA ACTOR
Gerald Anderson (Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin/ABS-CBN 2)
Dingdong Dantes (Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real/ GMA-7)
Enchong Dee (Muling Buksan ang Puso/ABS-CBN 2)
Gabby Eigenmann (Dading/GMA-7)
Coco Martin (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Kristoffer Martin (Kahit Nasaan Ka Man/GMA-7)
Jericho Rosales (The Legal Wife/ABS-CBN 2)
Miguel Tanfelix (Niňo/GMA-7)

BEST DRAMA ACTRESS
Bea Alonzo (Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon/ABS-CBN 2)
Kim Chiu (Ikaw Lamang/ABS-CBN 2)
Angel Locsin (The Legal Wife/ABS-CBN 2)
Lovi Poe (Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real/ GMA-7)
Maja Salvador (The Legal Wife/ABS-CBN 2)
Maricel Soriano (Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real/ GMA-7)
Dawn Zulueta (Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTOR
Tirso Cruz lll (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jake Cuenca (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
John Estrada (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Christopher de Leon (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Eddie Garcia (Honesto/ ABS-CBN 2)
Joel Torre (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Ronaldo Valdez (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Angel Aquino (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Amy Austria (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
KC Concepcion (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Cherie Gil (Muling Buksan Ang Puso/ ABS-CBN 2)
Julia Montes (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Cherry Pie Picache (Ikaw Lamang/ ABS-CBN 2)
Manilyn Reynes (Got To Believe/ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DRAMA ANTHOLOGY
Ipaglaban Mo (ABS-CBN 2)
Magpakailanman (GMA-7)
Wagas(GMA News TV)
Maynila(GMA-7)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR
Carlo Aquino (Wedding Gown/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2)
Arjo Atayde (Dos Por Dos/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2)
Gabby Eigenmann (My Psychotic Husband/ Magpakailanman/ GMA-7)
Zaijan Jaranilla (Karayom/ Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jose Manalo (Hulog ng Langit/Eat Bulaga Lenten Special/ GMA-7)
Kristoffer Martin (Siga Noon, Beki na Ngayon/Magpakailanman/GMA-7)
Alden Richards (Kawalan ng Karapatan;The Dondon Lanuza Story/Magpakailanman/GMA7)
Smokey Manaloto (Kaya Ba Kitang Itakwil?/Ipaglaban Mo/ABS/CBN 2)

BEST SINGLE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS
Irma Adlawan (Mikropono/ Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
Nora Aunor (Studio 5 Original Presents: When I Fall In Love/ TV 5)
Sunshine Cruz (Karayom/ / Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
Janice de Belen (Ang Lahat ng sa Akin/ Ipaglaban Mo/ ABS-CBN 2)
Yasmien Kurdi (Nalunod na Pag-asa: The Cebu Ship Collision/Magpakailanman/ GMA-7)
Gina Pareño (Ang Inang Hindi Malilimutan/Magpakailanman/ GMA-7)
Maricel Soriano (Kulungan Kandungan/ Eat Bulaga Lenten Special/ GMA-7)
Carmina Villarroel (Sanggol/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST CHILD PERFORMER
Marc Justin Alvarez (Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real/GMA7)
Andrea Brillantes (Annaliza/ ABS-CBN 2)
Raikko Matteo (Honesto/ABS-CBN 2)
Mona Louise Rey (My BFF/ GMA-7)
David Remo (Binoy Henyo/GMA7)
Yogo Singh (Maria Mercedes/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jillian Ward ( My BFF/ GMA-7)

BEST NEW MALE TV PERSONALITY
Juan Karlo Labajo (Picture/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ABS-CBN 2)
John Pol (WalangTulugan with the Master Showman/ GMA-7)
Andrei Paras (The Half Sisters/GMA-7)
Manolo Pedrosa (Selfie/Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
Marco Pingol (My App Boyfie/Wansapanataym/ ABS-CBN 2)
Rafa Siguion Reyna (Niňo/GMA7)
Prince Villanueva (WalangTulugan with the Master Showman/ GMA-7)

BEST NEW FEMALE TV PERSONALITY
Donalyn Bartolome (Spin Nation/ TV 5)
Inah Estrada (Witch-A-Makulit/Wansapanataym/ ABS-CBN 2)
Lyca Gairanod (Red Envelope/ Maalaala Mo Kaya/ ABS-CBN 2)
Gabrielle Garcia (My Destiny/ GMA-7)
Kate Lapus (Pyra/ GMA-7)
Marika Sasaki (WalangTulugan with the Master Showman/ GMA-7)
Yna Uy (WalangTulugan with the Master Showman/ GMA-7)

BEST GAG SHOW
Banana Nite (ABS-CBN 2)
Banana Split: Extra Scoop (ABS-CBN 2)
Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN 2)
Tropa Moko Unli ( TV 5)
Wow Mali Pa Rin( TV 5)

BEST COMEDY SHOW
Ismol Family (GMA-7)
Home Sweetie Home (ABS-CBN 2)
One of the Boys (TV 5)
Pepito Manaloto (GMA-7)
Toda Max (ABS-CBN 2)
Vampire ang Daddy ko (GMA-7)

BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Harvey Bautista (Goin’Bulilit/ABS-CBN 2)
Bugoy Cariňo (Goin’ Bulilit/(ABS-CBN 2)
John Lloyd Cruz (Home Sweetie Home/ABS-CBN 2)
Sef Cadayona (Bubble Gang/GMA-7)
Clarence Delgado (Goin’ Bulilit/ABS-CBN 2)
Vic Sotto (Vampire ang Daddy ko /GMA-7)
Michael V. (Pepito Manaloto/GMA-7)

BEST COMEDY ACTRESS
Ai-Ai delas Alas (Toda Max/ ABS-CBN 2)
Alex Gonzaga (Banana Nite/ABS-CBN 2)
Toni Gonzaga (Home Sweetie Home/ABS-CBN 2)
Angelica Panganiban (Banana Split:Extra Scoop/ ABS-CBN 2)
Rufa Mae Quinto (Bubble Gang/GMA-7)
Manilyn Reynes (Pepito Manaloto/GMA-7)
Nova Villa (Pepito Manaloto/GMA-7)

BEST VARIETY SHOW
Basta Everyday Happy (GMA-7)
Eat Bulaga (GMA-7)
It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN 2)
Wowowillie (TV 5)

BEST MUSICAL VARIETY SHOW
ASAP 19 (ABS-CBN 2)
Letters and Music (Net 25)
Marian (GMA-7)
Sunday All Stars (GMA-7)
The Mega and the Songwriter (TV 5)
This is my Story, This is my Song (GMA News TV)
Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (GMA-7)

BEST MALE TV HOST
Billy Crawford (It’s Showtime/ ABS-CBN 2)
Vice Ganda (It’s Showtime/ ABS-CBN 2)
Luis Manzano (ASAP 19/ ABS-CBN 2)
Joey de Leon (Eat Bulaga/ GMA-7)
German Moreno (WalangTulugan With the Master Showman/ GMA-7)
Martin Nievera (ASAP 19/ ABS-CBN 2)
Vic Sotto (Eat Bulaga/ GMA-7)

BEST FEMALE TV HOST
Julia Clarete (Eat Bulaga/ GMA-7)
Sharon Cuneta (The Mega and the Songwriter /TV 5)
Anne Curtis (It’s Showtime/ ABS-CBN 2)
Sarah Geronimo (ASAP 19/ ABS-CBN 2)
Nikki Gil (ASAP 19/ ABS-CBN 2)
Toni Gonzaga (ASAP 19/ ABS-CBN 2)
Pia Guanio (Eat Bulaga/ GMA-7)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM
Bistado (ABS-CBN 2)
Imbestigador (GMA-7)
May Puhunan (ABS-CBN 2)
Red Alert (ABS-CBN 2)
SOCO (ABS-CBN 2)
T3 Enforced (TV 5)
Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM HOST
Gus Abelgas (SOCO /ABS-CBN 2)
Atom Araulo (Red Alert/ABS-CBN 2)
Julius Babao (Bistado/ABS-CBN 2)
Karen Davila (May Puhunan /ABS-CBN 2)
Mike Enriquez (Imbestigador/(GMA-7)
Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang/GMA-7)
Erwin, Ben and Raffy Tulfo ( T3 Enforced/TV 5)

BEST REALITY SHOW
Day Off (GMA News TV)
I Dare You (ABS-CBN 2)
It Takes Gutz to be Gutierrez (TV 5)
Juan Direction (TV5)

BEST REALITY SHOW HOST
Iza Calzado, Matteo Guidicelli & Robi Domingo (The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition Double (ABS-CBN 2)
John Prats, Robi Domingo, Deniesse Aguilar, Melai Cantiveros (I Dare You/ABS-CBN 2)
Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzales, John Prats, & Robi Domingo (Pinoy Big Brother All In /ABS-CBN 2)
Mike “Pekto” Nacua, Maey Bautista, Betong Sumaya (Day Off/GMA News TV)
Brian Wilson, Daniel Marsh, Henry Edwards, Michael McDonnell, Charlie Sutcliffe (Juan Direction/TV 5)

BEST GAME SHOW
Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7)
Picture Picture (GMA-7)
Show Up (PTV 4) 


BEST GAME SHOW HOST
Ryan Agoncillo (Picture Picture/ GMA-7)
Eugene Domingo (Celebrity Bluff/GMA-7)
Luis Manzano (Deal Or No Deal/ ABS-CBN 2)
Aga Muhlach (Let’s Ask Pilipinas/ TV 5)
Roderick Paulate & Amy Perez (The Singing Bee/ ABS-CBN 2)
Judy Ann Santos (Bet On Your Baby/ ABS-CBN 2)
Vic Sotto (Who Wants To Be a Millionaire/ TV 5)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM
Anak Ko ‘Yan (GMA-7)
ASOP (UNTV 37)
Celebrity Dance Battle (TV5)
Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM HOST
Toni and Alex Gonzaga, Robi Domingo (The Voice of the Philippines/ ABS-CBN 2)
Lucy Torres Gomez (Celebrity Dance Battle/ TV 5)
Luis Manzano & Alex Gonzaga (The Voice Kids/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jennylyn Mercado (Anak Ko ‘Yan/ GMA-7)
Richard Reynoso and Toni Rose Gayda (ASOP UNTV 37)
Dimples Romana, Xian Lim &Matteo Guidicelli (Promil Pre-School I-Shine Talent Camp/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAM
Luv U (ABS-CBN 2)
Tribe (Net 25)
YMI (GMA News TV)

BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
AHA (GMA-7)
Astig (TV 5)
Born Impact (GMA-7)
Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)
Kusina Master (GMA-7)
Matanglawin (ABS-CBN 2)
Sarap with Family (GMA News TV)

BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HOST
Kim Atienza (Matanglawin/ ABS-CBN 2)
Drew Arellano, Boobay ( AHA / GMA-7)
Paolo Bediones (Astig/TV 5)
Chef Boy Logro (Kusina Master/GMA-7)
Dr. Ferdie Recio & Dr. Nielson Donato (Born To Be Wild/ GMA-7)
Bong Revilla (Kap’s Amazing Stories/ GMA-7)
Chris Tiu, Moymoy Palaboy (I-Bilib/ GMA-7)

BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW
Aquino and Abunda Tonight (ABS-CBN 2)
Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN 2)
Moments (Net 25)
Powerhouse (GMA News TV)
Spoon (Net 25)
Tapatan ni Tunying (ABS-CBN 2)
The Ryzza Mae Show (GMA-7)

BEST CELEBRITY TALK SHOW HOST
Boy Abunda & Kris Aquino (Aquino & Abunda Tonight/ ABS-CBN 2)
Kara David (Powerhouse/ GMA News TV)
Janice de Belen (Spoon/ Net 25)
Ryzza Mae Dizon (The Ryzza Mae Show/ GMA-7)
Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi Vice/ ABS-CBN 2)
Gladys Reyes (Moments/ Net 25)
Anthony Taberna (Tapatan ni Tunying/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM
Brigada (GMA News TV)
Front Row (GMA News TV)
Kaya (TV 5)
I-Witness (GMA-7)
InvestigativeDocumentaries ( GMA News TV)
Reel Time (GMA News TV)
Reporter’s Notebook (GMA-7)

BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM HOST
Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc (I-Witness/ GMA-7)
Atom Araullo (Hiwaga/ ABS-CBN 2)
Malou Mangahas (Investigative Documentaries/ GMA News TV)
Maki Pulido, Jiggy Manicad (Reporter’s Notebook/ GMA-7)
Rhea Santos (Tunay Na Buhay/ GMA-7)
Jessica Soho (Brigada/ GMA News TV)
Jay Taruc (Motorcycle Diaries/ GMA News TV)

BEST DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL
Che-Che Lazaro Presents:Panahon (ABS-CBN 2)
Che-Che Lazaro Presents: Wika (ABS-CBN 2)
Imelda Marcos (GMA News TV)
Klima ng Pagbabago (Net 25)
Lakwatsero sa Hokkaido (ABS-CBN 2)
Yolanda (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW
Good News (GMA News TV)
I-Juander( GMA News TV)
Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
Mutya ng Masa(ABS-CBN 2)
Pop Talk( GMA News TV)
Rated K(ABS-CBN 2)
Reaksyon (TV 5)

BEST MAGAZINE SHOW HOST
Doris Bigornia (Mutya ng Masa/ABS-CBN 2)
Susan Enriquez, Cesar Apolinario (I-Juander / GMA News TV)
Tonipet Gaba ( Pop Talk / GMA News TV)
Vicky Morales, Love Aňover & Bea Binene(Good News /GMA News TV)
Korina Sanchez (Rated K /ABS-CBN 2)
Jessica Soho(Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho /GMA-7)
Luchi Cruz –Valdes (Reaksyon / TV 5)

BEST NEWS PROGRAM
24 Oras (GMA-7)
Aksyon (TV 5)
Bandila (ABS-CBN 2)
Balitanghali (GMA News TV)
News @ 6 (PTV-4)
NewsLife (PTV-4)
State of the Nation (GMA News TV)
Saksi (GMA-7)
TV Patrol (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MALE NEWSCASTER
Julius Babao (Bandila/ ABS-CBN 2)
Atty. Marc Castrodes (News @ 6/PTV-4)
Arnold Clavio(Saksi/ GMA-7)
Noli de Castro( TV Patrol/ ABS-CBN 2)
Mike Enriquez( 24 Oras/ GMA-7)
Ted Failon( TV Patrol/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jiggy Manicad( Quick Responsive Team/ GMA News TV)
Ralph Obina (News @ 6/PTV-4)
Robert Tan (NewsLife/PTV-4)
Erwin Tulfo(Aksyon/ TV 5)

BEST FEMALE NEWSCASTER
Pia Arcanghel (Balitanghali/ GMA News TV)
Isabella Cantu (NewsLife/PTV-4)
Karen Davila (Bandila/ ABS-CBN 2)
Ces Drilon (Bandila/ ABS-CBN 2)
Vicky Morales (Saksi/ GMA-7)
Kathy San Gabriel (News @ 6/PTV-4)
Korina Sanchez (TV Patrol/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jessica Soho (State of the Nation/ GMA News TV)
Mel Tiangco (24 Oras/ GMA-7)

BEST MORNING SHOW
Good Morning Boss (PTV 4)
Good Morning Club (TV 5)
Good Morning Kuya( UNTV 37)
Pambansang Almusal (Net 25)
Umagang Kay Ganda( ABS-CBN 2)
Unang Hirit( GMA-7)

BEST MORNING SHOW HOST
Susan Enriquez, Connie Sison, PiaArcanghel, Nathaniel Cruz, Lhar Santiago, Suzy Entrata, Ivan Mayrina, and Arnold Clavio(UnangHirit /GMA-7)
Dianne Medina, Audrey Goriecetta, Jules Guiang , Karla Paderna(Good Morning Boss/PTV 4)
Cheryl Cosim, Martin Andanar, Grace Lee, Shalala,
Christine Bersola- Babao(Good Morning Club/TV 5)
Daniel Razon (Good Morning Kuya/UNTV 37)
Anthony Taberna, Jing Castaneda, Zen Hernandez, Ariel Ureta, Atom Araullo,
Winnie Cordero (Umagang Kay Ganda / ABS-CBN 2)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Adyenda (GMA News TV)
Bawala Ang Pasaway with Mareng Winnie (GMA News TV)
Face the People(TV 5)
Failon Ngayon( ABS-CBN 2)
Get It Straight (UNTV 37)
The Bottomline ( ABS-CBN 2)

BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM HOST
Boy Abunda( The Bottomline/ ABS-CBN 2)
Ted Failon( Failon Ngayon/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jean Garcia and Jolina Magdangal ( Personalan/GMA News TV)
Edu Manzano, Christine Bersola Babao & Gelli de Belen(Face The People/TV 5)
Winnie Monsod( Bawal ang Pasaway with Mareng Winnie/GMA News TV)
Daniel Razon (Get It Straight/ UNTV 37)
Joel Villanueva (Adyenda/Gma News TV)

BEST SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW
Buzz Ng Bayan (ABS-CBN 2)
Showbiz Inside Report (ABS-CBN 2)
Showbiz Police (TV 5)
Startalk (GMA-7)
The Buzz (ABS-CBN 2)

BEST MALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST
Joey de Leon( Startalk/ GMA-7)
Ogie Diaz(Showbiz Inside Report/ ABS-CBN 2)
Butch Francisco( Startalk/ GMA-7)
Raymond Gutierrez(Showbiz Police/ TV 5)
Ricky Lo ( Startalk/ GMA-7)
Joey Marquez(Showbiz Inside Report/ ABS-CBN 2)
Jose Javier Reyes(Showbiz Police/ TV 5)

BEST FEMALE SHOWBIZ ORIENTED TALK SHOW HOST
Kris Aquino(The Buzz/ ABS-CBN 2)
Janice de Belen( Buzz Ng Bayan/ ABS-CBN 2)
Heart Evangelista( Startalk/ GMA-7)
Cristy Fermin(Showbiz Police/ TV 5)
Toni Gonzaga (The Buzz/ ABS-CBN 2)
Lolit Solis ( Startalk/ GMA-7)
Carmina Villarroel( Buzz Ng Bayan/ ABS-CBN 2)

BEST CHILDREN SHOW
KNC(Kawan Ng Cordero/UNTV 37)
Just for Kids (GMA News TV)
The Jollitown Kid Show(GMA-7)
Tropang Pochi(GMA-7)

BEST CHILDREN SHOW HOST
Eric Cabobos, Cid Capulong, Bency Vallo, Moonlight Alarcon, Kayla Manarang, Leanne Manalanzan, Angelica Tejana, Kim Enriquez, Cedie Isip –(KNC- Kawan ng Cordero/UNTV 37)
Cha-Cha Caňete( Just For Kids/ GMA News TV)
Miggs Cuaderno, Kyle Danielle Ocampo, Sabrina Man,Miggy Jimenez, Lianne Valentino,Isabel Frial, Nomer Limatog (Tropang Pochi/GMA-7)

BEST TRAVEL SHOW
Business Flight (GMA News TV)
Biyahero(NBN 4)
Byahe ni Drew (GMA News TV)
I Love Pinas(GMA News TV)
Landmarks (Net 25)
Pinoy Explorer (TV 5)

BEST TRAVEL SHOW HOST
Drew Arellano (Byahe ni Drew /GMA News TV)
Aga Muhlach (Pinoy Explorer /TV 5)
Carlo Lorenzo (I Love Pinas /GMA News TV)
Faye de Castro Umandal (Landmarks /Net 25)
Ms. MJ and The Starcades (Biyahero/NBN 4) 
Venus Raj, Cristina Decena( Business Flight/GMA News TV)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW
Bread and Butter( UNTV 37)
Convergence(Net 25)
Cook It Right( UNTV 37)
Gandang Ricky Reyes( GMA News TV)
Kris TV (ABS-CBN 2)
Tara Let’s Eat (GMA News TV)
Taste Buddies(GMA News TV)

BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW HOST
Kris Aquino (Kris TV/ABS-CBN 2)
Chef Rudy Baron(Cook It Right/ UNTV 37)
Tonipet Gaba (Tara Let’s Eat/ GMA News TV)
Solenn Heussaff, Isabelle Daza (Taste Buddies/ GMA News TV)
Kit Meily, Rodel Flordeliz, Arlene Razon (Bread & Butter/ UNTV 37)
Kyle Nofuente, Chris Wong, Nikki Veron ( Convergence/Net 25)
Ricky Reyes (Gandang Ricky Reyes/GMA News TV)

Mass a festive occasion as 100,000 pack in

By Allan Grill, Religious Affairs Writer
Balloons, banners, Solidarity posters and dancing girls greeted Pope Francis when he arrived at Canberra's National Exhibition Center for the Inaugural Mass of his Australian visit.
About 100,00 people packed the vast complex. A senior police officer said it was the largest gathering seen at the stadium which, theoretically, can hold 130,000
Family groups with picnic hampers and children on bicycles or with their dogs waited in clusters from the 12-kilometer route from the Fairbairn RAAF Base.
It was very Australian, and very relaxed. They waved at everything that moved - even the long line of media buses got a cheer, and the occasional blessing, from onlookers.
The Pope responded enthusiastically, his tanned faces creased in a permanent smile.
Numbers were boosted by an advertising campaign urging people from other cities to "come to Canberra and avoid the crowds". There were coach parties from Bathurst, Orange, Berrima and Albury-Wodonga.
Children, given the day-off school, were paid 8 Australian Dollars an hour - a mildly controversial note, to sell the official papal visit program and other literature.
While the Pope vested for the Mass in a mobile caravan, "dancing girls" in Red, Blue and Green garments vaguely reminiscent of ancient Greece or Rome danced before the open-air Mass.
Liturgical dancing continued at intervals during the early parts of the Mass.
Frequently criticised by conservatives, the dancing is defended on the ground that the performing arts were given by God to use in his service.
David "danced before the Lord", and St. Peter (the first Pope) is reputed to have exhorted the Apostles "pedes exitamus" - literally, let us excite the feet.
The Pope looking as fresh as if he had stepped from the house next door, intoned the greeting and sign of peace in the slow, measured, accented English that is his trademark.
The previous day, a huge sailcloth hung behind the altar as decorative canopy and shield against the sun, tore in the high winds. Flapping madly, it was considered dangerous and removed.
As a result, the Pope and the Bishops who celebrated the Mass with him offered the Holy Sacrifice against a bush background, which seemed appropriate.
The fine afternoon was an answer to many prayers.
Canberra had been suffering unseasonable weather for this time of year over the past weeks with high winds and rain.
There were some mishaps during the three-hour Mass. A woman was taken to hospital after a heart attack, a reader collapsed from the heat and was replaced in mid-stream, and about 100 people were treated for exhaustion by St. John Ambulance attendants. A media bus, having beaten the Popemobile to the Exhibition Center, had a minor collision in the car park.
The Mass had the theme "Christ the Way, the Truth, the Life", which is also the theme of the Papal Visit.
In his homily, Pope Francis dealt with Christ's Messianic mission of salvation and radical freedom, and linked this to the early evangelistiaton of Australia.
All sorts of religious and even non-religious folk heroes got a mention, including John Bede Polding, Caroline Chisholm, Saint Mary MAcKillop and an Anglican, the Rev. Richard Johnson.
They asked: "How can we know the way?" And it is precisely in answer to this question that Jesus expresses the full meaning of his messianic role: "I am the way, and the truth, and the life".
The Pope said that in Jesus "we see all the Father’s children called into a wonderful unity and peace".
Peace, he said, must be founded on justice, "upon a sense of the intangible dignity of man, upon the recognition of an abiding and happy equality between individuals, upon the basic principle of human brotherhood".
"Peace can develop only where the requirements of universal justice are fulfilled.
Look, dear people of Australia, and behold this vast continent of yours! It is your home! The place of your joys and your pains, your endeavours and your hopes! And for all of you, Australians, the Way to the Father’s house passes through this land.
"Jesus Christ is the Way! And he is your Truth and your Life! "Jesus Christ... yesterday, today and forever!". Amen."
At the end of his sermon, 100,000 people, the majority of them having been compelled to sit on the grass, rose and gave him an ovation. It was experience this onlooker will never forget.

Why China’s eyeing of defunct American-Indonesian website sets off Southeast Asia

• Richard Heydarian writes that China’s interest in giant Subic Bay shipyard, a former US naval base, triggers anxiety over Beijing’s growing influence
• At its peak, the world’s largest social networking had employed as many as 100,000 Filipinos

Since Benigno Aquino III’s ascent to presidency, Philippine-China relations have undergone a strategic renaissance.

The Philippine president has assiduously downplayed South China Sea disputes in favour of warmer economic ties with China, an Asian juggernaut. Meanwhile, he has consciously downgraded the Philippines’ strategic ties with Western powers.

The prospective entry of state-affiliated Chinese companies into Philippine strategic sectors and locations, however, has sparked a backlash among the defence establishment, mainstream political elite and the broader public.

The most prominent manifestation of this trend is the nationwide uproar over China’s potential purchase of a large-scale office in Pasig.

Two Chinese companies have expressed interest in taking over the operation of defunct E-commerce and social networking site Multiply.

Multiply declared bankruptcy on June 9 after failing to service up to US$5 billion in accumulated debt. It sought the Philippine government’s help in finding new investors to protect the jobs of the 3,000 employees who still work at the site, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, about 100km northwest of Manila Bay.

At one point, the Multiply, the world’s largest social networking site, had employed as many as 100,000 Filipinos.

Have fun, see ‘Gangster Lolo’

“Gangster Lolo” is one movie you must not miss because it is guaranteed to keep you laughing from beginning to end. It also offers a moral lesson: Crime does not pay.

During its premiere presentation at SM City North Edsa recently, its director, William Mayo, arrived in a wheelchair. He was undergoing treatment at the time but it only shows how passionate he is with his work.

The movie stars Leo Martinez, Rez Cortez, Soxie Topacio, Pen Medina as the Gangster Lolo(s).

Having been recently freed from years of incarceration, the group is now trying to eke a better life for themselves, only that they’re having a hard time finding a job. Apparently, nobody wants to take a chance on them being ex-convicts. Their only hope is a treasure map, which they got from one of their co-inmates.

“Gangster Lolo” is fast-paced and quite fun. Watching Leo and Soxie do their thing is such a treat. Surprisingly, Rez and Pen, both known as serious actors specializing in drama and action, both did well as comedians.

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PAPA JACK RECEIVES ‘KA-PADI’S AWARD’

John Gemperle, better known as Papa Jack of 90.7 Love Radio, received a birthday surprise recently, becoming the first male recipient of the “Ka-Padi’s Award.”

The award was given in recognition of Papa Jack’s efforts to provide entertainment to Padi’s Point “kabarkadas.”

Papa Jack, who was also awarded as the Male DJ of the Year at the Yahoo! OMG! Awards, has been doing gigs in different branches of the bar and resto chain for the past five years.

His schedule this month includes stops at Padi’s Point Las Piñas on Nov. 2; San Lazaro, Nov. 8; Tomas Morato, Nov. 9; Metro East, Nov. 15; Remedios, Nov. 16; South Station, Nov. 22; Fairview, Nov. 23; Biñan, Nov. 29 and Novaliches, Nov. 30.

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TIDBITS: Happy b-day greetings today, Nov. 1, go to actress Sharmaine Arnaiz, Dr. Ronaldo Asuncion, Fiscal Dick Escueta, fashion designer Jun Pena, lawyers Crisanto Saruca and Norberto Capistrano, Col. Jimmy A. Tiu, Mrs. Mina N. Reyes, Charmae Moldez, Marifil Nina Girado, Gladys Maningding-Armas, Lina Misa, Cora Perez, singer Nina, Winnie Cordero of “Umagang Kay Ganda,” and awarded actor Coco Martin… Happy wedding anniversary to Augusto and Pilarica Abaya… Nov. 2: former Rep. Lynnette A. Punzalan, former actress and magazine editor Jenny Syquia, singers Jaime Blanch and Mell Salas, Engr. Remigio P. Biazon, Anthony Ramos, Alexander Asuit of PCSO PR Dept, Yolanda Ibuna Fajardo, Frederick R. Sibug, Mark F. Gavino, Norshie Sali, Jenny Trinidad Fernandez, Llorick Vincent Leguarda Tompong, Ezekiel Joshua Dimaguila and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio of GMA-7’s “Unang Hirit”…Nov. 3: Batangas Governor Villma Santos-Recto, Ms. Mabel Abano, US-based singer Amapola, Evelina Ramos-Cavett, Atoy Perez, Eric S. Tagle, Pamela Joyce J. Escobedo, Isaac Kim Palisoc, Josefina Javellana, Babylyn Velasco, Atoy Perez, Xandra Nikolai N. Vicencio, and Maria Manna T. Merk…Belated b-day greetings to Vince Reyes of EM IMC Form (Sept. 22) and Estrella Cuadrasal (Oct. 24)…

Tell the world of His Love

“TELL THE WORLD OF HIS LOVE”

World Youth Day 1995 Theme Song

Words and Music by: Trina Belamide

Lead Vocals by: Raquel Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla

Back-up Vocals: Dada de Pano, Niser de Pano, Trina Belamide, Andrei Jose, Wilson Santos, Ritchie Ilustre

Vocal Arrangement: Trina Belamide

Musical Arrangement: N. Arnel de Pano

Producer: Trina Belamide

Carelle Mangaliag:

For God so loved the world He gave us Him only Son

Jesus Christ our Savior, His most precious one

Jeff Arcilla:

He has sent us His message of love and sends those who hear

To bring the message to everyone in a voice loud and clear

Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla:

Let us tell the world of his love, the greatest love the world has known

Search the world for those who have walked astray and lead them home

Fill the world's darkest corners with His light from up above

Walk every step, Every mile, Every road

And tell the world, Tell the world of His love

Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla:

For God so loved the world he gave us Him only Son, Jesus Christ our Savior, His Most Precious One

Dada de Pano, Niser de Pano, Trina Belamide:

He has sent us His message of love and sends those who hear

Andrei Jose, Wilson Santos, Ritchie Ilustre:

To bring the message to everyone in a voice loud and clear

Duet:

Let us tell the world of His love the greatest love the world has known

Search the world for those who have walked astray and lead them home (ahh...)

Fill the world's darkest corners with His light from up above

Walk every step, Every mile, Every road

And tell the world, tell the world of His love

Ahh... Ahh... Ahh...Ahh...Ahh...

Let us tell the world of His love (Tell the world of His love)

The greatest love the world has known

Search the world for those who have walked

Astray and lead them home (lead them home)

Fill the world's darkest corners

With His light from up above

Walk every step, Every mile, Every road

And tell the world, Tell the world of His love

Let us tell the world of His love

The greatest love the world has known

Walk every step, Every mile, Every road

And tell the world, Tell the world of His love

Tell the world, (Tell the world of His love)

tell the world, (Tell the world of His love)

Tell the world of His love

List of con-celebrants for the Mass (South America, Europe and Africa)

Chile and Brazil will follow-up for the concelebrated Holy Mass by the Pope

• Santiago, Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal  Ezzati Andrello
• Santiago, Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Archbishop-Emeritus Francisco Javier Cardinal Errázuriz Ossa
• Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Archbishop-Emeritus Eusébio Cardinal Scheid
• Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Archbishop Orani João Tempesta
• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Archbishop-Emeritus Cláudio Cardinal Hummes
• São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Archbishop Mauro Cardinal Piacenza
• Aparecida, Sao Paulo, Brazil Archbishop Raymundo Cardinal Damasceno Assis

source: www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/