Zerene Parsad was included in the Circle 16 composing of eight boys and eight girls out of forty contestants.

Congratulations to Zerene Parsad for singing the national anthem and for singing it safe (in a very low pitch) and of course to Manny Pacquiao for the winning his eight title!  Though there was no knock down during the twelve rounds giving a new name for Antionio Margarito is already enough, “Maga Rito”, lol.

Compared to other singers who rendered their own rendition of the “Lupang Hinirang”, looks like that Charice Pempengco is the only singer who followed the original and official version of the national anthem.

Do you think that the her version would spur another criticism despite her efforts?  Like the rendition of Arnel Pineda during the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight?  On the other hand, Charice Pempenco will be joining the cast of Glee, a musical drama television series in its upcoming new season where she will be portraying an exchange student.

Her manager Arnold also stated that it is not a surprise if ever Krista Ranillo is really pregnant since she is a hot and sexy pinay celebrity.  It would be a bigger surprise if ever the pregnant one is our boxing champ, hmmm.

Does romance really exist between the two after all the controversies that came out?  According to some write-ups the two are really sweet during the taping of the movie “Wapakman” last year.  Krista Ranillo usually reads a pocket book in one corner behind the set while Manny Pacquiao is usually the one who approaches her and flirts with her.  No wonder there are also rumors that out of Jinky Pacquiao’s rage she said “Ako Legal wife….”

As we have not known Marian Rivera has a passion on cooking, she loves to cook when she’s at home and love’s to eat also.  She would sometime ask for tips from her mother, grandmother or even her manager how to cook.  But the question is does Ding Dong Dantes like her cooking?  (Just a though).

Marian Rivera is currently busy on her upcoming fantaserye “Darna” by Mars Ravelo on Kapuso Network GMA-7.  Marian will be preparing also for her sitcom with our “Pambanng Kamao” Manny Pacquiao, wherein she was personally chosen by Manny’s wife Jinky Pacquiao to be his leading lady.

The Battle of the East and West was exclusively covered by Solar Sports with delayed telecast on GMA-7 Kapuso network while DZBB and 97.1 LS FM covered the live telecast of the much awaited battle of Manny Pacquaio and Ricky Hatton. Concert King Martin Nievera sang the National anthem of the Philippines while Tom Jones represented Britain’s National Anthem.

Congratulations to our People’s Champ, Manny Pacquaio! Mabuhay ang Pilipino!

As of Manny’s statement, he had personally decided to give the exclusive TV coverage of his upcoming fight with Hatton dated May 02, to ABS-CBN instead of giving the whole broadcast rights to his 4-year partner, Solar Sports. “Pagkatapos kong pag-isipan mabuti, nilapitan ko ang ABS-CBN at napagpasiyahan ko pong makipag-partner muli sa kanila. Sarili ko itong desisyon. Sa ABS-CBN mapapanood n’yo ang laban ko kay Ricky Hatton at iba ko pang laban,” Pacquaio announces.

On the other hand, Solar Sports expressed their disappointment with the decision made by Manny Pacquaio whose contract is still valid up to this date. According to Solar’s legal counsel, Atty. Enrique Dela Cruz Jr., Manny’s contract with Solar is still valid and binding. They also confirmed that Manny Pacquiao sent Solar Sports a letter stating that the boxer wanted to end his contract with the said media corporation.  Solar Sports, strongly stand by their word that they will definitely file a case with Manny and his new media partner, ABS-CBN.

GMA-7, Manny’s current home network, also released their statement regarding the sudden and unexpected decision of the boxer. As expected, the network expresses its disappointment with Manny Pacquaio who currently has 2 shows namely, Totoy Bato with Robin Padilla and Pinoy Records with Ateneo blue eagle cager, Chris Tiu.

As per reports, a certain journalist of a popular broadsheet named Beth Celis wrote on her column last March 18, saying that the reason why Manny favored the exclusive rights to the station is because ABS-CBN offered Manny Pacquiao their full media support on his candidacy for the next election and ensures victory upon his political ambition on the congressional race.(ABS-CBN dominates Saranggani province and has international presence of  reporters.)

The Kapuso network already sent a letter to Manny reminding him of their contract of agreement as a talent of the station. If we could still remember, this is not the first time that Manny did this kind of hasty decision-making. Manny Pacquiao made this kind of “switching” before in ABS-CBN and in Top Rank Promotions.

According to sources, Ara Mina will join the cast of the upcoming teleserye, Totoy Bato where she will be portraying the wife of Robin Pailla.  During the taping of the movie remake, Ara was really excited and full of energy on her new show in GMA-7.  Since she’s back to be kapuso,  it’s more likely that she’ll be seeing again her good old friends in Bubble Gang like Ogie Alcasid, Michael V., Rufa Mae Quinto, Diana Zubiri and the rest of the cast.  It also might be possible that she’ll also rejoin the said show in the future if given another chance.

Upon returning to her original home network, Ara Mina was requesting for one thing when she was lined up in Totoy Bato, Ara is asking not to revive the old issues anymore between her and Manny Pacquaio . As for now, Ara Mina is definitely happy and contented with her non-showbiz boyfriend who supports her all throughout her career.

The “Dream Match” of the two well-known and mighty warriors of the world battled it out for a supposed to be 12- round fight but, unfortunately Dela Hoya wasn’t able to handle Pacquiao’s speed and hunger for victory.

Manny Pacquiao ended Oscar Dela Hoya’s boxing career on an eight round fight via technical knock out (TKO). This just proves that Manny is truly a “Mexicutioner”. Manny Pacquiao is now the first Filipino and Asian boxer who won four world titles in different weight divisions.

Manny Pacquiao once again unites the country by his “Dream match” with Oscar Dela Hoya. For sure, it’s a zero crime rate logged for today, thanks to our “hero”, Manny Pacquiao, the people’s champion!