The Philippines has lost yet another showbiz personality.

ABS-CBNnews reports that veteran comedian Zorayda Sanchez has passed away on Wednesday due to cancer. Her wake is said to be in Angono Rizal.

For young people who probably have not seen Miss Zorayda Sanchez in the boobtube, she was a mainstay in “Goin’ Bananas” alongside Christopher de Leon, Jay Ilagan (RIP), Johnny Delgado, Edgar Mortiz, and Al Tantay. She was one of the female leads in the show, along with Whitney Tyson. Miss Zoraida has also appeared in movies like Perang Kabayo, Takot Ako, Working Girls, and Bagets.

Not too many people know but Miss Zorayda is (was) a writer at the Manila Bulletin. Used to see her there, wheneer we do researches back in college.

Truly, the Philippines has a lot to be thankful for, for having such an intelligent comedian that is Miss Zorayda.

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The 11th PDA Gala Performance Night is all about the scholars.

This time around, the scholars were given the freedom to choose the songs they’re to perform on the gala night… but, they were tasked to choose not just any “birit” song, but instead, songs with meanings (as far as their lives are concerned).

Here’s a list on what the scholars are going to sing on Saturday:

Van - Who Am I. Not sure but we think it’s a religious song. Van said it has something to do with forgiveness from God, just as he wanted to be forgiven by his mom who’s abroad. (He has this baggage since the start of the show, and it’s weighing him down).

Liezel - Goodbye’s The Saddest Word by Celine Dion. The song’s about her lola, who she loves… especially since its her lola who was with her all her life, since her mom has to work some place else.

Laarni - I Am Blessed by Eternal. If we remember it correctly, it’s a destresser for her, and it’s the songs she sings when she’s got destructions around.

Miguel - Sandra by Barry Manilow. It’s his mom’s favorite — the story of his mom… He said he used to sing this piece, and everytime he does, his mom cries.

Cris - Inseparable by Natalie Cole. She says its her song for all her ex-boyfriends. (now, they’re separated, we bet… joke!)

Sen - Eyes on the Sparrow. He says he is the sparrow, and that it’s symbolic that God is watching over him.

Bugoy - Cant Stop a River by Guy Sebastian. Ooops, sorry, missed his explanation. Peace! Hehehe.

So there…

After the show, we’ll have the Pinoy Dream Academy Top 6 Scholars!

We like Pokwang… for one, you could really see that she’s one hardworking momma, and puts on a lot of effort to be on top of her craft. She’s a living cinderella, a rags-to-riches woman… tireless, and one who’s willing to humble herself amidst all the controversies surrounding her.

And so, we wanna join the rest of her fandom (oh devah) as we greet her a super happy birthday! Life is good for the people who only do good for other people, for as they say, if others are harsh to you, kill them with kindness.

May you continue being an inspiration to people, especially to moms out there who’d like to give up.. may you continue being an agent of happiness — with your crazy antics and costumes. Hehehe.

Happy Birthday, Miss Pokwang!

Wowowee!

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… now that’s a fitting alternative for the triple www.

Filipino Chinese Wushu master Willy Wang made us Pinoys super proud when he got the gold for the Wushu competitionsat the Beijing Olympics. He won over twenty others…

Here’s a clip from gma news:

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It’s always great to focus on what we have, and we have a winner right here…

But hmnn, come to think of it, all of them are practically winners, atleast here in the country.. maybe with a little more practice, we could get the gold next time.

Congratulations, guys!

Mabuhay ang atletang Pinoy!