It’s official! ABS-CBN’s Studio 1 were named after Dolphy yesterday, July 28, as his mother network ABS-CBN honors his legendary contribution to the Philippines’ showbiz.

In the 2008 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, she stated that she talked to Telecommunications company regarding the SMS or Text Messaging rate from one peso to fifty centavo.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her annual State of the Nation Address in Congress in Manila on July 28, 2008 tackling about the different crisis that the Republic of the Philippines is suffering.
What follows is the complete text of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s 8th State of the Nation Address (SONA):

Some of the biggest names in Philippine show business gathered and joined forces for the much-awaited denim and underwear fashion event of the year—Blackout: The Denim and Underwear Fashion Show—held last night, July 25, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

Unstoppable, one word to describe the Kapuso shows among Mega Manila as they try to get almost all the top ten spots from July 21 to 24 but nevertheless, ABS-CBN is still holding on to fight and claim their own spot at the top.
Here are the Top 10 TV ratings from July 21 to 24 [...]

Here are the ABS-CBN and GMA-7 comparative TV ratings among Mega Manila from July 21 to 24:

There are a lot of natural food that is said to be a good appetite suppressant. Forget about the unsafe slimming pills and appetite suppressant drugs that might put your health in danger.
Here are some of the natural foods that you can have anytime to decrease hunger pangs:

Former Senator Ralph Recto is the newly appointed Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

The popular primetime game show Kapamilya Deal or No Deal will be seen once again on ABS-CBN starting July 28.

Young Filipino-British singer Charlie Green who wowed the UK is coming to the Philippines this week.

Film director and character actor Abbo de la Cruz died early this morning as he was buying pan de sal at a bakery in Pavino, Lucban, Quezon.

Cinemalaya 2008 independent film festival is a film festival in the Philippines committed to the development and promotion of Filipino independent films.
Here’s the list of winners announced so far:

“The Dark Knight” breaks the weekend record last year of “Spider-Man 3″ selling an estimated $155.3 million worth of tickets during its first three days of release across the United States and Canada.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the first installment of the sci-fi saga that will be created entirely using computer-generated animation.

“Magdusa Ka” and “Dyesebel”, both GMA-7 shows still reigns the daytime and primetime television from July 15 to 17 with 24.3% and 42.7% respectively as their highest rating.
Here are the top 10 TV ratings among Mega Manila from July 15 to 17:

Three-day comparative TV ratings among Mega Manila conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines from July 15 to 17:

Would you believe that Dyesebel do not only reign on Mega Manila but also nationwide? Dyesebel was able to oust Cesar Montano’s “The Singing Bee” on the Top 1 position.
Here are the NUTAM (Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement) Top 10 TV Ratings for the month of June conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines:

TV and film director Gilbert Perez passed away last night at the age of 46 after he suffered a heart attack last July 1.

Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal reunites in GMA-7’s drama anthology show, “Dear Friend.”

Here are the Top 10 TV programs among Mega Manila last July 14 conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines: