Venus directly answered, “You know what sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say that there’s nothing major, major problem that I’ve done in my life because I’m very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I’m here. Thank you, thank you so much!”

This event was widely talked about by the viewers in the recent pageant which made Venus crowned as fourth runner up and it made her famous of the way she answered the question. There were a lot of critiques about it and would simply comment that she should have answered this way, blahh… blahh…blah…

Being in the top fifteen is a big achievement to be chosen among all other lovely candidates during the pageant how much more when picked as one of the final five. And it’s a great honor to be crowned as fourth runner up than nothing at all.

In joining a certain pageant is not so easy and it is more difficult having been chosen to represent the country bringing all the pressure and the hopes and dreams of the nation to break a leg and make it to the top to the much awaited and prestigious beauty pageant held each year. And when on stage, there were a lot of emotions playing in the minds of each candidate specially the tension and feeling nervous.
Never the less, we should be proud of what we have and what we have achieved. Venus Raj may fail to win the crown as Miss Universe yet being the fourth runner up is also a major, major achievement that everyone should happy and be proud for, and that once again the Philippines has proved something during that honored event.

At the hearing the coldness from the couple is clearly present between them but on the other hand the utmost priority from the couple is the well being of their son to ensure that what was happening wouldn’t be a traumatic experience for their angel.

Moreover both parties agreed that James would visit his son Baby James twice a week and he’d be allowed to spend overnight with his son.
The visitation hours schedule was: “Wednesday 2 – 8 p.m., can watch basketball or eat and bond with Baby James provided within Metro Manila only and with 2 yayas and 2 security guards. Friday 4 p.m. overnight to Saturday 2 p.m.”. what was not granted in James’ petition was to be allowed to bring Baby James to his hometown in Escalante, Negros Occidental.
Immediately after the hearing, the soft spoken Derby Ace hot shot went to One Roxas Tower to visit his son Baby James. After the said event, there have been more speculations about the division of their properties and the nullity of their marriage.

Everyone watching their television held their breath when the Philippines pride made it to the top 15 out of 83 contestants and more tension adds up as she enters one of the final 5 along with the other lovely candidates with Miss Mexico, Miss Australia, Miss Jamaica and Miss Ukraine.

Raj admitted that she got nervous during the question-and-answer portion when she was asked by the actor William Baldwin:What is one big mistake you made in your life and what did you do to make it right?

Though nervous Raj manages to confidently replied:You know what Sir, in my 22 years of existence I can say that there’s nothing major, major that I’ve done in my life because I am very confident with my family and the love that they give to me. So thank you so much that I’m here. Thank you, thank you so much!

Accordingly, no third party in between them, it was all about putting this in order and considering priorities. Rima admitted her disappointment that somehow she’s not his top priority at the moment and she respects it. There were painful incidents she have been through that she thought unnecessary and felt she was taken for granted. It was a mutual decision that they had to deal with although painful and hurting as it is.

For Rima, she may lost an important part of her however she loves life and has to move on. Her family and friends are her strength and always there to back her up in tough times like this. Her parting words for Diether ” thank you for showing me love, I didn’t know I have so much love to give…”

Both parties have immediately clarified that no third party involved. Although Zanjoe failed to expound his reasons, he is contented of being single and happy that both have found a newfound priorities and personal goals. Since then, they never got the chance talk but their friendship remains. Zanjoe is one of the lead star of the upcoming TV adaptation of Precious Heart Romance Novel’s Kristine Series on primetime bida.

When asked about his stand on Robin Padilla courting his ex-girlfriend Mariel Rodriguez, Zanjoe said he is happy that someone’s taking care of her and that he is sure that Mariel is in good hands.

The series will also feature the first team up of Christine Reyes who will play the role of Jewel Fortalejo and Zanjoe Marudo as Bernard de Silva plus another interesting team up of Denise Laurel as Emerald Fortalejo and Rafael Rossell who plays Marco de Silva.  Supporting cast includes Chin-chin Gutierrez, Eric Frustuoso, Irma Adlawan, Christian Vasquez, Angel Jacob, Johnny Revilla and Lito Legaspi directed by Rory B. Quintos.

Kapamilya’s newest noontime game and variety show Pilipinas Win Na Win has its first millionaire on its 3rd day of airing. One of the contestants Von Belinario of Bulacan succeeded to the jackpot round from “Yaman Ng Bayan” segment. Von is an academically achiever, a presindent’s lister in PUP who got the one million peso cash prize in the said show’s segment called “Open Susi-Me” on August 4, 2010. The winning contestant accordingly donated part of his cash prize to their church as he promised.

Charice Pempengco once again makes all Filipinos proud as she graces cover of Reader’s Digest Asia’s August 2010 issue. For the record, the international singing sensation is the 5th FIlipino who has been featured on the said best selling magazine. She joins the ranks of the Late Philippine President and mother of democracy Corazon Aquino, boxing prizefighter Manny Pacquiao, comedian-singer-host Michael V and actor Diether Ocampo.

The main feature is entitled ” The Making of a YouTube Sensation” where Charice talked about her career’s journey to international stardom with the help of the video sharing site YouTube.

However, the highlights of the event were the breathtaking performances of the grand finalists. All the sacrifices and hardships they’ve been through just to reach the finals have paid off by how people screamed with joy and satisfaction. It was all worth watching. At the end of the show only one group prevailed that brought great impact to madlang people and the hurados.  The best of the best has been chosen and from wildcard XB Gensan Dance Group hailed as the 1st Showtime’s Grand Winner for this season garnered an average score of 9.875 from the judges.