What people Should Know About Grace Poe and How Could She Do More Harm than Good in the Coming Elections

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Disclaimer: This article is initially posted on Presidentgracepoe.com. We got many solicitations through our Facebook page approaching to republish this article for better introduction after Poe declared her bid so here it is. The entire substance including pictures is credited to the first author. 

In spite of the fact that Grace Poe is really well known, very few individuals know who precisely she truly is beside being an embraced girl of the late Fernando Poe Jr. Numerous individuals trust that she is simply underestimating her dad's name and utilize it in her political support. 

The accompanying article will clarify everything. 

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How Could Grace Poe Do More Harm Than Good This Coming 2016 Presidential Elections? Does That Statement Even Make Sense? 

Presently, don't misunderstand me. This is not a disdain page. This is a page is an "intended to help you and our nation" sort of page. Be that as it may, just in the event that you are willing to peruse the message and find the response to the inquiry, "Why?". 

YOU THERE, AT HOME OR IN THE OFFICE, OR SCHOOL, WOULD HAVE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS TO YOURSELF: 

DO YOU WANT POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? 

DO YOU WANT A POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR GOVERNMENT? 

On the off chance that YOU CAN TRUTHFULLY SAY "YES" TO BOTH QUESTIONS, THEN HERE IS ALL THAT YOU HAVE TO DO. 

YOU WILL HAVE TO READ AND FOLLOW WHAT THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT TO TELL YOU. 

On the off chance that YOU DO NOT WANT A BETTER LIFE AND COUNTRY TOMORROW, STOP READING NOW 

Individuals ALWAYS TALK ABOUT WANTING FOR A BETTER FUTURE. PEOLE ARE ALWAYS HOPING FOR A BETTER GOVERNMENT. 

Be that as it may, DO WE MAKE THE RIGHT DECISIONS WHEN IT COMES TO OUR POLITICIANS? 

Imperative WARNING!!! 

We intend to help you. Perused on with a receptive outlook and we guarantee you that you will see things in an alternate and a BETTER light. It will all sound good to you. Once more, in the event that you don't need a superior life, STOP perusing now and live in lack of awareness and happiness. On the other hand read on, be illuminated, and perceive how you can be a piece of making YOUR LIFE, and COUNTRY BETTER. 

SO WHAT IS THE CATALYST FOR POSTIVE CHANGE? A few PEOPLE BELIEVE IT IS LEADERS WHO ARE YET TO BE TRULY PART OF THE POLITICAL SYSTEM. 

Somebody LIKE GRACE POE? 

All things considered, WE ONCE HAD THAT. 

Precisely THAT… .. 

Back in the 1970's, our nation was starting to experience issues with activists and socialism. We were under Marcos and his ways were not prominent any longer and the general population chose to make a move. Understudies went to the avenues. Went up the mountains. Regular citizens furnished themselves and made their very own power. Keep in mind the Plaza Miranda Bombing? Quite a few people kicked the bucket that day, including a 5 year-old youngster. A great deal more were harmed. This was faulted for Marcos then, however it would be figured out that it was the communists who created that episode. Some even trusted that it was not just Jose Maria Sison who was dependable. 

A few gatherings trust even Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino was a piece of it. Counting the late-awesome Senator Jovito Salonga. 

We would be put under Martial Law and more individuals would endure. A few folks would never see their kids again. 

Government officials went to imprison, lawyers went to imprison. Industry pioneers went to imprison. On the off chance that the PC didn't care for what you said, you went to imprison. 

It was hard. 

At that point a couple of years after the fact, the resistance's substance against Marcos, the late Sen. Nino Aquino was lethally shot in the landing area of what is currently called the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. 

This would be the impetus that would soon move the general population, government officials, troopers, policemen, ministers, and regular people alike to unite under a solitary reason, to remove a despot. In February of 1986, the EDSA Revolution or People's Revolution was conceived. Hours after the fact, Ferdinand Marcos and his family would be ousted to Hawaii for the following decade. 

Before the EDSA Revolution, another name sprung up and turned into the resistance's substance. A man without debasement, yet to wind up a government official, never been chosen into a political position. 

She was another person. A fresh start. An open door for CHANGE. 

She was Corazon Cojuangco Aquino. The dowager of Ninoy. 

Having lost to Marcos because of an intensely controlled balloting, Cory Aquino would be confirmed as President after the EDSA Revolution. 

She would lead us into another first light. Convey the Philippines to new highs. 

But she didn't. 

The Cory Aquino Administration gave us more upset de etats than I would care to recollect. Her monetary approaches got substantial expansion and brought about our peso worth to drop. The socialist issue turned out to be big to the point that up to now we are as yet squandering life and assets to counter it. Her procurement on the 1987 constitution of permitting gathering rundown bunches into congress have made repetition ordinary and have permitted communists who are against majority rule government to be dispensed government stores as congressmen. 

Cory Aquino, as NEW and as PURE as she seemed to be, FAILED. 

You know why? 

Since she had NO EXPERIENCE. 

Since she had no experience, she turned into a PUPPET TO HER ADVISERS. 

A MERE PUPPET. 

Presently, Grace Poe, an exceptionally green and new lawmaker needs to make a go at thumping on the entryway of Presidency or is being encouraged to keep running for President. 

Be that as it may, exactly who is Grace Poe? 

Truly, have you really attempted to know as much as you can about… 

MARY GRACE SONORA POE LLAMANZARES 

We all know she is the received girl of the late Fernando Poe Jr., seemingly the nation's greatest and most acclaimed activity star ever, and the extremely excellent Susan Roces. Obviously, Grace Poe being received has nothing to do with anything. She was cherished, and grew up adored, and by all methods ver thankful and cherishing towards her guardians. She additionally attempted her hand in showbusiness yet however her vocation short because of her "not being sufficiently delightful" to match her family. 

Beauty Poe made them school in Assumption College in San Lorenzo, Makati and UP Manila. Intriguingly, she would stop her stay in UP Manila and would exchange to Boston College. They said this was her method for organizing a quiet disobedience yet for what reason, no one knows. In 1990, she would be an understudy for William Weld in the Gubernatorial Elections.She would move on from Boston College with a course of Political Science in 1991 and from that point on she would construct her life in the US. 

NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT, RIGHT? 

In 1995 she turned into a pre-teacher in the Montessori School of Cedar Lane, and following 3 years, she would proceed onward to end up the acquisition contact for the United States Geological Survey in 1998. She was there for a year and in 1991, she was employed as an item chief with CSC Scientific, an organization that delivered experimental hardware and where she stayed until 2004. 

SOUNDS LIKE THE PERFECT AMERICAN LIFE, RIGHT? 

She discovered adoration in the US. She got hitched and had children. The ideal American dream satisfied. A decent life in a nation that had embraced her. 

YES. 

Elegance POE IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN. 

YES. SHE IS. 

ASK HER. 

Much the same as HER FELLOW SENATOR, ALAN PETER CAYETANO. 

WHICH KIND OF BEGS THE QUESTION, WHY TAKE AN AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IF YOU LOVED YOUR COUNTRY SO MUCH? 

What's more, obviously, we all recognize what happened. 

In 2003, FPJ, the King of Philippine Cinema and broadly adored everywhere throughout the nation, kept running for President. The reviews demonstrated to him to be winning, the earl tallies demonstrated to him to be winning, however he lost because of a greatly controlled decision as indicated by a considerable measure of sources. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo won another term and FPJ's fantasies were dashed. He recorded a constituent extortion protestation yet we all expertise moderate the framework in the Philippines is. 

In a 2004 Christmas party, FPJ endured a stroke and kicked the bucket before long. 

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT WE WILL SEE GRACE POE IN THE PUBLIC AGAIN AFTER A LONG ABSENCE FROM THE COUNTRY. 

She would challenge and battle for her Father and for the change on decisions and appointive misrepresentation. Under the PNoy organization, she would be given the post of MTRCB executive. There she would indicate everybody a splendor and straightforwardness that was new and reviving. 

Look! Somebody in the administration really has brains! 

At that point IN 2010, SHE WOULD RUN FOR SENATOR AS AN INDEPENDENT ALIGNED WITH PNOY. 

What's more, that is the place she is presently. She won by means of avalanche and was #1 in the rankings in the wake of being positioned #10 in the overviews. Up to now, she is performing commendably as a Senator, and demonstrates the guarantee that one day, one day she can be somebody who can lead us. 

ONE DAY. 

Yet, NOT NOW. 

Since RIGHT NOW, SHE HAS NO EXPERIENCE. 

SHE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IT TAKES. 

SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO MAKE UNPOPULAR DECISIONS. 

On the off chance that she gets to be President now, she will be eaten by the puppies and left to kick the bucket. Rather than being prepared and gradually forming her into the best pioneer she can be, having her President can be the most exceedingly bad thing to happen to her and could likewise send us back to the 90s' wretchedness. 

An excess of cooks ruined the soup, and that is the thing that will transpire when she runs and wins the Presidency. 

Recollect that, SHE CAN ONLY HAVE ONE TERM. 

What's more, OF COURSE, SOME QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. 

WHY THE PHILIPPINES? 

Subsequent to BECOMING AN AMERICAN CITIZEN, WHY SUDDENLY SHIFT AND GO FOR A POLITICAL CAREER NOW? 

Likewise, CAN AN AMERICAN CITIZEN RUN FOR PRESIDENT? 

In the same class as Grace Poe is presently as a Senator and as the MTRCB Chairman some time recently, you need to pose the question. 

WHY? 

Was the gig in the US not doing admirably? 

Conceivable. 

She never kept focused occupation of over 3 years. 

Instructor – 3 Years 

Obtainment Liaison – 3 Year 

What else did she do? Nothing. Possibly she turned into a full-time homemaker like the late President Cory Aquino. Between being a pre-teacher and an acquirement contact, there isn't a considerable measure there to expand on a fruitful Presidency. 

Truly, it appears like Philippine legislative issues turned into an open entryway for Grace Poe to really do something of substance. Something other than what's expected from her commonplace life in Virginia. 

YOU GET IT RIGHT? Keep in mind THAT FRIEND WHO WAS NEVER GREAT, NOR BAD, SOMEHOW MISGUIDED AND HAVE YET TO FIND THEIR PLACE IN THIS WORLD? 

At that point ONE DAY THEY DID BECAUSE THE HAD TO TAKEOVER THE FAMILY BUSINESS.

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Donald Trump terrifies Wall Street

New York (CNNMoney) — At first glance a billionaire Republican businessman sounds like Wall Street's dream presidential candidate.

But Donald Trump is no such thing. In fact, the prospect of a Trump White House strikes fear at the heart of capitalism.

Trump has hammered Wall Street in recent speeches, wants to raise taxes on the rich and has embraced policies that will hurt many multinational companies.

"Wall Street hates him because he is a class traitor," said Greg Valliere, chief political strategist at Potomac Research Group. "He has bought into the populist rhetoric that Wall Street is greedy and makes too much money... He sounds more anti-Wall Street than Elizabeth Warren."

Trump could spook the stock market

Trump's unpredictability introduces a new level of uncertainty. It's a huge negative for investors, who want to map out likely outcomes before committing money on the future.

"Wall Street likes knowns, not variables. And Donald Trump is a variable. I would dare to say he is a wildcard," said Peter Kenny, a 30-year veteran of Wall Street who is chief market strategist at The Clear Pool Group, a financial technology company.

A Trump White House "would be more of a shoot-from-the-hip kind of administration," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at S&P Capital IQ. "If you're concerned about uncertainty, I would be very concerned about a Trump presidency."

Can Trump really win?

Some are even embarrassed to talk about Trump's chances of actually winning the presidency.

"I don't ask anyone what they think of a Trump White House because I would look dumb if I had that conversation," said Tony Fratto, former assistant secretary at the U.S. Treasury Department under President George W. Bush. "The chance of a Trump White House is zero."

Others believe Trump's viability as a candidate continues to be vastly underestimated.

"To not take him seriously at this point is a mistake. People have fundamentally misjudged the nature of his appeal," said Robert Shapiro, a senior fellow at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.

Trump is anti-Wall Street

Trump of course loves the idea of Wall Street being scared of him. He's surged to the top of the GOP polls in part by capitalizing on the public's anti-Wall Street sentiment.

Hedge fund managers are "getting away with murder," Trump said on a recent appearance on CBS' "Face the Nation."

Unlike establishment candidates like Chris Christie, Trump has little desire to court the millionaires and billionaires in the financial industry.

So far so good. Carl Icahn may be the only big Wall Street name to support Trump.

Despite running as a Republican, Trump's ideas run counter to the traditional GOP playbook. He's is in favor of raises taxes on the rich and wants to close a tax loophole that lets hedge funds pay lower taxes.

But that's not the main reason Wall Street is rooting against Trump. After all, Wall Street darling Jeb Bush is also in favor of closing the same tax loophole.

Trump vs. pro-growth Republicans

Trump's plans to "make America great again" are a scary prospect for pro-growth conservatives that hold real power on Wall Street.

Trump wants to deport millions of immigrants. It is exactly the opposite of what Silicon Valley and many large companies have called for. They want to reform the country's immigration system and make it easy for skilled immigrants to get jobs and stay in the country legally.

Unlike multinationals, Trump is also against trade deals. The billionaire wants to gut NAFTA, the 1994 trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and he called the Obama Administration's Trans-Pacific Partnership a "disaster."

It's no wonder the influential conservative economic policy advocacy group Club for Growth launched a $1 million-plus negative ad campaign calling Trump a "liberal" on economic policy.

"Donald Trump is the worst Republican candidate on economic issues," Club for Growth president David McIntosh said in a statement.

No doubt a President Trump would be limited by political reality. His power would be limited by his ability to work with Congress, where Republicans would presumably maintain control of at least the House of Representatives.

Wall Street's worst nightmare: Trump vs. Bernie Sanders

Trump is not the only candidate who represents a threat to Wall Street. Bernie Sanders — who is now beating Hillary Clinton in some early primary states — wants to break up big banks, rein in fat bonuses and tax high-speed trading.

That's why Wall Street would prefer establishment candidates like Bush, Christie or Marco Rubio. There would even be a preference for Clinton, who has raked in big speaking fees from Wall Street and whose husband presided over deregulation of the banking system.

This story was first published on CNN.com, "Donald Trump terrifies Wall Street"

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Sash Factor Beauty Pageant Website

There are many forums and websites about beauty pageants nowadays. Most of these forums are owned by individuals who are beauty pageant enthusiast. I visited lots of them and to be honest I don't like some of these pageant forums because there are lots of bashing and character assassination. Most of us are visiting forums to enjoy, learn and share our ideas not to di-humanize anyone especially the candidates. It is not easy to be a candidate wherein you have to show your body to many people and be confident.

Sash Factor

Some forum tolerates bashing so that they will earn money from sponsors like google adsense. Is it worth to bash people or a certain national by calling them stinky so that your site will generate traffics to earn money? I am not a fan of bashing but I learned to do it in order to survive in a forum wherein you have to bash in order to survive. I had enough! Lately I found a beauty pageant where I could share my ideas without any fear that I will be punished because I am not a member of a certain elite group. Sash Factor is very different from those forum. This forum is well manage by admin and some moderator. I can breathe in this forum.

I am not paid to write about this forum but I blog about it to encourage beauty pageant lovers that this forum is very informative and they are actually the first source of information which is always copied by a forum who claimed to be number one. The funny thing is that they don't bother to rewrite the articles and sometimes not removing the watermarks. If you want first hand information visit Sash Factor, they are very friendly and a fast rising beauty pageant forum.

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What are the things that want people to spend their money on

Why do you want to be wealthy? This is a question with so many answers. In my case I want to have financial freedom or security. I think many of you have your own reasons like you want to travel, buy expensive car or you want your children to study in an exclusive school.

Money

Here are the ten common reasons why we want tons of money:

1.0 Security A home of your own and enough money in the bank to support you in the way you want, plus a bit in hand for emergencies, and big enough pension to ensure a comfortable retirement.

2.0 Comfort A warm and spacious house, a big car, someone to clean or mow the lawns or do the laundry or mind the kids good quality medical care whenever you want it.

3.0 Luxuries Exotic holidays, fine wines, meals in top class restaurants, expensive clothes, the best seats at sports events or opera or whatever you enjoy.

4.0 Mobility First-class train seats and plane tickets, trips on cruise ships, chauffeur-driven cars wherever you are in the world.

5.0 Status Prestigious invitations, access to important people and exclusive clubs, and perhaps even gratifying deference from others.

6.0 Influence As generous donor of substantial sums, you can make sure that your views and wishes are listened to and taken seriously.

7.0 Freedom Not being dependent on employers, bosses, creditors, client, customers. Not being slave to calendar, diary, or clock. Knowing you won't have to be burden on your children.

8.0 Leisure Time to do things you want, go where you want, meet who you want, went you want.

9.0 Popularity Being able to entertain friends , acquaintances and contacts frequently and generously does wonder to your social life.

10.0 Philanthropy Being able to make regular and substantial donations give you the satisfaction of helping people, supporting organizations and furthering cause you believe in.

Now you know why we want tons of money, why we want to be wealthy. But as of this post we do not know why some people became rich while majority of us are still poor. We need to observe the rich, their attitude and how they treat money that made them rich. I am sure they have some secret why they became rich that we don't know. 

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Julia Montes And Kathryn Bernardo are leading in Most Beautiful Personalities in Philippines Showbiz

Julia and Kathryn have gone a long long way from being actresses in "Mara Clara" years before. After the success of the said Telenovela the two actresses parted and paired with other actors and they cemented their presence in Showbiz and created lots of followers. Right now they are very famous especially to the teenagers who idolized them. Since this list is base on popularity, these two actress are among the top Most Beautiful Personalities in the Philippines Showbiz today.

Here is the complete news from ABS-CBN:

Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo

MANILA -- "Mara Clara" co-stars Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo lead an annual list recognizing the "most beautiful" personalities in Philippine showbiz, according to local entertainment magazine "YES!".

The two Kapamilya actresses appear together on the cover of "YES!" magazine's "100 Most Beautiful Stars 2013" issue, which will be released along with its monthly print for August.

The cover and the partial list were unveiled Thursday during a star-studded press conference at Crowne Plaza in Quezon City.

Montes and Bernardo are the first two celebrities to make a joint appearance on the "Most Beautiful Star" cover.

Last year's top-ranking personality was "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis.

Other stars who placed No. 1 in previous editions of the list are John Lloyd Cruz, Kim Chiu, Marian Rivera, KC Concepcion and Judy Ann Santos.

Stars who made it to this year's list and who attended the press event on Friday include Bernardo's "Got to Believe" leading man Daniel Padilla, "Tuhog" actor Jake Cuenca, "Be Careful With My Heart" stars Janella Salvador and Jerome Ponce, "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" actor Joseph Marco, and "Pintada" star Martin del Rosario.

Other Kapamilya stars included in the 2013 "Most Beautiful" list are Angelica Panganiban, Bianca Gonzalez, Coco Martin, Cristine Reyes, Gerald Anderson, Iza Calzado, Jessy Mendiola, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Matteo Guidicelli.

Also included are Paulo Avelino, Piolo Pascual, Rayver Cruz, Richard Yap, Robin Padilla, Sam Milby, Sam Pinto, Sarah Geronimo, Susan Roces, Toni Gonzaga, Tonton Gutierrez, Xian Lim, Zanjoe Marudo, and Carmina Villarroel.

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Ai Ai delas Alas feeling Great After Vacation

Lately we saw Ai Ai interviewed by Boy Abunda in the Buzz crying because according to her she was physically abused by her husband whom she married just a month. The businessman Jed Galang denied the accusation of Ai Ai delas Alas. After her month long vacation in United States Ai Ai felt relieved because of her three children. The 48 years old actress is busy with her new film with Marian Rivera which is entitled as "Kung Fu Divas". 

Here is the news from ABS-CBN about Ai Ai:

Ai Ai delas Alas

MANILA -- After enduring a tumultous first half of the year, Ai Ai delas Alas is returning from a well-spent vacation in the United States feeling "reborn."

The 48-year-old actress, who returned to Manila early this week, referred to her month-long vacation as her "road to redemption," pointing to the quality time she was able to spend with her three children.

"Parang road to redemption pag nakikita ko 'yung mga anak ko, parang lumalakas ako, para ko silang vitamins... [I feel] reborn! Ai Ai reborn, lahat-lahat na! Resurrected! Kung anu-ano nalang," she told ABS-CBN News on Thursday.

In recent months, delas Alas and her former partner, businessman Jed Salang, made headlines when the actress broke down in a televised interview claiming she is a victim of domestic violence.

Delas Alas has since filed a case against Salang for violation of the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.

The former couple, who were married in a civil wedding on April 3 and separated on May 2, last faced in court on June 19.

Asked if she has completely move on from her failed relationship with Salang, the actress said, "Ay, waley, alam mo naman ako, made of wood, cement, ganyan, para akong bahay! Konting pahinga lang... Kumbaga, pag dapa, bangon ulit."

The "Tanging Ina" star, however, is now decidedly more cautious when it comes to relationships, saying she should start to be less trusting.

"Kaunting ingat and vigilance, and dapat stronger. Kailangan kasi! Problema ko talaga 'yan eh. Masyado akong trusting, 'yun ang problema ko talaga, kahit noon pa.

"[Kahit] huwag ito 'yung pag-usapan natin, 'yung nangyari sa 'kin ngayon. Kahit noon pa, 'yan nalang problema ko, hindi lang sa love life, sa maraming tao," she said.

Whereas before, delas Alas expected acts of kindness to go both ways, the actress said she has come to accept that not everyone would reciprocate.

"Kasi parang feeling ko lahat ng tao, kung ano 'yung ako, siya rin 'yon. Kung ano 'yung trato natin sa isa't-isa, kung mabait ako sa'yo, mabait ka rin. Hindi naman pala gonon, iba-iba pala ang klase ng tao. So 'yun 'yung sinasabi kong vigilance," she said.

Now feeling "re-energized," delas Alas said she is thrilled to resume work on the action-comedy film "Kung Fu Divas," wherein she co-stars with actress Marian Rivera.

Delas Alas will start promoting the movie, leading up to its nationwide release on September 25.

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Oprah is the Most Powerful Celebrity in 2013

After second placement for two consecutive years, Oprah is back in number one position. By the way Madonna is rumored to be a billionaire now but unfortunately her older brother is a bum. Well according to the report the material girl had helped him many times while he was in rehab suffering from alcohol addiction. Let's get back to Oprah, although her income declined but other criteria has able to pull-up her up to number one position. 

Here is the news from Forbes.com about her:

Everyone should know this by now: Never count Oprah out. Despite business stumbles and an $88 million earnings drop since last year, Oprah Winfrey returns to the top of Forbes’ annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the most powerful celebrities after two years in second place. She leads a female-dominated top 10 that includes Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Madonna, Taylor Swift and Ellen DeGeneres.

Oprah

Even without her eponymous daytime talk show, Winfrey made an estimated $77 million between June 2012 and June 2013, down from last year’s $165 million. While she wasn’t the highest earner on our list, her money, mixed with strong fame scores in metrics like press mentions and social networking power, pushed her to the top.

Winfrey remains a powerful force in Hollywood. Her Oprah Winfrey Network, once a drifting cable outpost that lost an estimated $330 million for parent company Discovery between 2008 and the end of 2012, is now a smoothish-running media machine that could turn a profit by the end of 2013.

Mistakes like Rose O’Donnell’s talk show? History. Nailing must-see viewing, like her two-night interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, is Winfrey’s focus now, as are scripted shows with help from fellow Celebrity 100 member Tyler Perry. In the near future, shows that don’t star Winfrey could become as much of a draw as her own programs. Winfrey also earns from an empire that includes her O magazine, talk shows from protégés like Rachael Ray and Dr. Phil, and a network on SiriusXM satellite radio.

Unlike most FORBES lists, which are based on earnings or net worth, our annual Celebrity 100 takes a stab at measuring that most ephemeral of riches: fame. Yes, we factor in celebrity earnings over the last 12 months, but we also tally how often each celebrity is mentioned in print and on TV, and gauge the strength of their Internet presence and how they’re viewed by a critical constituency: American consumers.

This year we added a marketability score (1-100) for each celebrity that was developed by Encino, Calif.-based market research firm E-Poll, based on opinion polling about 46 different attributes for 6,600 different celebrities. Will Smith, Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock are the most marketable celebrities on our list (Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James ranks dead last in that category).

For social networking strength, we worked with another new partner, Starcount, a Singapore-based company that measures impact across 11 social media platforms including Facebook FB -1.1%, Twitter, YouTube and Google GOOG -1.53% +. Each celebrity’s Starcount number gives a sense of how popular he or she is on the Internet.

Pop stars tend to do very well on this metric. Last year’s Celebrity 100 cover boy, Justin Bieber, has the most social networking power of the 100 celebrities on our list, followed by Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

Of course, because we’re FORBES, money carries the most weight in our rankings, and thanks to that Madonna is back on the Celeb 100–in fifth place–after two years off the list. Even though her newest album, MDNA, was a flop, the Material Girl still managed to rank as this year’s top earner thanks to a world tour that helped her rake in $125 million between June 2012 and June 2013.

Lady Gaga, who topped our list in 2011 and is often considered Madonna’s heir, ranks second despite cutting her tour short due to a hip injury. Gaga still managed to earn $80 million and get the second-most press mentions of anyone on our list (behind Rihanna). Gaga is also a master of social networking. Her Little Monsters hang on her every tweet, making her the third most successful social networker on our list.

Together with Beyonce (fourth,) Taylor Swift (sixth) and Ellen Degeneres (10th) women occupy six of the top 10 slots on this year’s list, down from seven last year. Overall, they landed 35 of 100 slots, about the same as last year.

The four men who crack the top 10 are director Steven Spielberg (third), rock band Bon Jovi (seventh), tennis player Roger Federer (eighth), and pop star Bieber (ninth).

Spielberg is up seven spots from last year, with estimated earnings of $100 million. The director was back in peak form with political biopic Lincoln. The film not only earned two Oscars, it also grossed a tidy $275 million at the global box office on a budget of $65 million. Spielberg’s TV work isn’t going quite as well, DreamWorks’ Smash was recently canceled by NBC. But he’s got several new shows in the works, including a small screen version of the popular video game, Halo.

Federer, the highest-ranked athlete on our list, is up 23 spots from last year thanks to the most impressive endorsement portfolio in sports. Ten sponsors collectively pay him more than $40 million annually. He’s also a press darling. Federer ranks seventh for celebrities with the most mentions in print.

Last year’s number one, Jennifer Lopez, falls to 12th place on our list this time around. With American Idol in her rearview mirror, Lopez just doesn’t carry the same buzz as a year ago, despite the ratings implosion of the show. No worries, though. She still managed to pull in $45 million from a major concert tour and endless endorsement work.

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Is Coco Martin Secretly Married?

Coco Martin who started from Indie Films is now one of the most popular actors. He was tagged as the "Prince of Indie Films" because he started from Indie films like "Masahista", Serbis, katay, daybreak and others. Right after the success of "Walang Hanggan", Coco Martin is now busy with his new starer which is "Juan dela Cruz". He also won many awards and was sexiest man in the Philippines. His teleserye is one of the best show as it is the most watched prime time show.Is he really married? Let's find out from the news about him according to ABS-CBN News.

'Juan dela Cruz' star wants personal life private

MANILA -- "Juan dela Cruz" star Coco Martin addressed speculations about his supposed civil status, which, tabloid reports claim, is reflected in his passport.

The 31-year-old actor denied Friday that he was secretly married to a non-showbiz partner in Canada, and that he owns a Canadian passport.

"Actually, marami nga nagsabi sa akin niyan, kaso sabi ko, 'Hindi naman ako umaalis!' Saan naman nila nakuha 'yun? Eh, ngayon wala kaming [pag-alis papuntang ibang bansa] dahil lagi kaming nagte-taping," Martin told reporters at the sidelines of the Yahoo! OMG Awards, where he won Actor of the Year.

Coco Martin

Following questions noted that the supposed wedding happened before he achieved mainstream success.

Martin, however, was quick to clarify that he has been staying in the Philippines even during his time as an actor identified with independent films. "Ang tagal-tagal ko nang nandito [sa bansa], eh. [Kahit noon] wala. 'Yung passport ko Pilipino."

The sought-after leading man mused that the speculations may have stemmed from his being single, despite being linked to numerous female personalities.

Martin has been romantically linked to a number of Kapamilya stars, including Sarah Geronimo, Angeline Quinto, Erich Gonzales and Julia Montes.

"Siguro 'yung mga tao nako-confuse dahil hanggang ngayon wala akong time para mag-girlfriend. Siguro 'pag dumating din 'yung pagkakataon na napagisip-isip ko na, 'O, talagang may panahon na ako para sa sarili ko,' [magkakaroon din ng oras]," he said.

Public figure, private life

When he finally finds time to be in a relationship, or have a family of his own, Martin said he would want to keep it private. He noted that as an actor, he has already shared enough of his life with the public.

"Siguro kung meron man akong taong iibigin o dadating 'yung punto na gusto ko na rin magpamilya -- siguro para sa akin lahat naman ibinigay ko na, lahat naman ipinakita ko na -- ang gusto ko siguro, arborin ko na, personal ko nang buhay 'yun.

"Tsaka ang ina-ano ko naman kasi gusto ko ng tahimik at simpleng buhay in the future. Kaya ngayon ibinibigay ko 'yung best ko para sa trabaho," he said.

He clarified, however, that the possibility of settling down is still far off, citing his responsibility to his family.

"Bata pa naman ako. Uunahin ko siyempre pamilya ko. Kapag natupad ko na siguro lahat ng pangarap ko para sa pamilya ko, siguro 'yun ang tamang pagkakataon para isipin ko magpakasal," he said.

Currently one of the most visible stars, and among the most awarded actors of his generation, Martin nonetheless understands the public's curiosity with his personal life.

"Artista ako. Part ng work ko 'yun. Ayoko naman pigilan ang mga tao. Basta sabi ko, the more na tahimik ka at wala kang ginagawang masama sa kapwa mo, wala ka dapat ikatakot," he said.

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Where Kim Chiu draws strength

After "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" Kim Chiu experienced the death of her mother. Aside from this tragedy she also has problem with her co-star in the recent televovela because Gerald Anderson her former boyfriend who is now link to Maja Salvador. At present Kim Chiu love interest is Xian Lim who is also a singer. Kin Chiu said that she get the strength from the people around her including her fans.

Here is the news from ABS-CBN about her:

MANILA -- Amid challenges in her personal life that end up in the public eye, Kim Chiu said she draws strength from the people who surround her with love, including her on-screen partner, Xian Lim.

In recent months, the 23-year-old actress' struggles -- including her rift with former best friend, Maja Salvador, and the death of her mother, Louella Yap Chiu -- made headlines, despite her keeping mum on personal matters.

Without going into detail about either issue, Chiu said she tries to be positive by keeping in mind the saying, "Everything happens for a reason."

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim

"I always hold on sa saying [na iyon] sa buhay ko. Lahat 'to may rason, eh. Hindi ko lang alam kung ano 'yung reason... 'Yung iba may sagot na sa mga tanong ko," she said in an interview on "Showbiz Inside Report" aired Saturday.

Asked what she would like to say to her eldest sister, Lakambini, who became her spokesperson of sorts after their mother's death last month, Chiu said, "Sobra akong nagpapasalamat, not just to Ate Lakam, but to all my brothers and my sisters, and 'yung dad ko, and Xian na rin."

Chiu has three other siblings -- Twinkle, JP and William. She renewed ties with her father, William Chiu, Jr. in May, after a five-year estrangement.

"[Nanatili akong matatag dahil] nakapalibot 'yung mga taong alam mong nagmamahal sa' yo," the actress said.

Turning to Lim, who was beside her during the joint interview, Chiu added, "Sobra akong nagpapasalamat dahil palagi mo akong pinapangiti, pinapatawa, pinapasaya."

Lim, who has been vocal of his admiration for Chiu, responded: "Thankful ako na dumating ka sa life ko. Thankful ako na marami akong natutunan sa 'yo."

The on-screen couple, dubbed "KimXi" by their loyal fans, on Friday won the Love Team of the Year award at the Yahoo! OMG event held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Although the two weren't able to attend the awarding ceremony, Chiu posted a video of her and Lim in London thanking their fans for voting for them in the OMG polls.

The Kapamilya "love team" are also set to topbill a movie together for the first time with "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?" which will hit theaters nationwide on July 31 as part of Star Cinema's 20th anniversary celebration.

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Dingdong Dantes in ABS-CBN New Movie

I watched his movie with Kris Aquino before and I think he is a good actor. We all know that Dingdong Dantes is a GMA talent but he did three movies with ABS-CBN. He is lucky because not all actors are able to do this especially if you are an exclusive talent in a certain company.

Read the article about this news from ABS-CBN:

Actor paired with Bea Alonzo for anniversary film

MANILA -- Dingdong Dantes feels "fortunate" to be part of the year-long 20th anniversary celebration of ABS-CBN's film production outfit.

The 32-year-old actor, who is considered one of the prized leading men of ABS-CBN's rival network GMA-7, is starring in yet another Star Cinema film to mark the third year in a row he has been involved in a high-profile Kapamilya project.

"I'm very fortunate that I'm given the opportunity," Dantes told ABS-CBN News shortly after the film's story conference held Friday.

Dingdong Dantes

Referring to the movie as among Star Cinema's 20th anniversary offerings, the actor added, "Pag gano'n, medyo special talaga 'di ba? And I'm very fortunate na makakasama ako sa ganoong klaseng celebration, even though I wasn't there since day 1. But over the last 2 years, kahit paano [naging parte ako]."

Although largely identified with GMA-7, Dantes has appeared in a number of ABS-CBN projects, including the Metro Manila Film Festival entries "Segunda Mano" and "One More Try."

Both produced by Star Cinema, the films scored back-to-back Best Actor trophies for Dantes in 2011 and 2012.

New leading lady
For his third film with ABS-CBN, Dantes will work for the first time with Bea Alonzo in a story that centers on the pair as best friends.

Although the two have previously worked together in fashion shows and, most recently, a magazine shoot, they have never co-starred in an acting project.

"I'm extremely happy na finally makakatrabaho ko siya," Dantes said, referring to his fourth Kapamilya leading lady after Kris Aquino in "Seguna Mano," and Angel Locsin and Angelica Panganiban in "One More Try."

Alonzo is likewise excited over her team-up with Dantes.

"Ako, I'm excited na finally makakatrabaho ko na siya, kasi alam naman natin na hindi siya everyday nangyayari," she said, before turning to Dantes to add, "I'm very honored na makatrabaho ka."

Like her new leading man, Alonzo said she feels grateful to headline a project that is part of Star Cinema's anniversary line-up.

"Syempre masaya [ako], kasi alam naman natin na every project, every movie na ginagawa nila for the 20th anniversary, ay maganda. Sinimulan 'yon ng 'Four Sisters,' tapos ngayon may 'Tuhog,' and these movies are doing very well," she said.

The actress was referring to the family "dramedy," "Four Sisters and a Wedding," and the black comedy film, "Tuhog," which are still showing in cinemas nationwide.

Alonzo is also among the lead cast members of the Cathy Garcia-Molina-directed "Four Sisters and a Wedding," along with Locsin, Toni Gonzaga, Shaina Magdayao and Enchong Dee.

No pressure

Asked if she feels pressured with the prospect of her latest film -- it being her first team-up with Dantes, and her second Star Cinema anniversary movie -- Alonzo said she prefers to simply "enjoy" the experience of being with a new group of people.

"Ako, I don't want to get pressured, lalo na this early. Ang gusto ko lang mag-enjoy habang ginagawa 'tong pelikulang 'to, to get to know this person (Dantes). I just want to have fun doing this movie.

"Tapos na ako doon sa nakaka-pressure na movies, hindi ba? Nando'n na 'ko sa 'I want each moment to count,' and to make memories with them, with this group," she said.

Agreeing with his new on-screen partner, Dantes added, "I think mag-e-enjoy talaga kami rito. Enjoy, meaning enjoy sa paggawa, and definitely 'yung mga manonood, ay mag-ee-njoy sila sa mapapanood nila. At the same time, maraming mapupulot na mga aral, about relationships, about themselves."

By this time a frequent collaborator of Star Cinema, Dantes was asked whether he now considers the film outfit his "family."

"I love doing movies, gustung-gusto 'yung mga taong katrabaho ko, and everytime I'm on the set, and everytime na gumagawa ako, I always treasure them. I always treat everyone just like family," he said.

The title of the film, as well as its director, have yet to be announced.

ABS-CBNnews.com is the news website of ABS-CBN Corp.

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Sam Milby as Villain "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"

Sam Milby has came long long way from "Big Brothers" to singing and acting. This half Filipino-American actor is very famous for guy next door type acting and he is a lead actor in most of his films. Lately I was surprised that he into villain role too. By the way he is very good in it and very convincing.

Here is the complete article about him taken from ABS-CBN:

MANILA -- Sam Milby is happy to know that he has earned some "haters" because of his character in "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala."

In the ABS-CBN drama series, the 29-year-old heartthrob actor portrays Eros, whose hope of reuniting with his wife and their child becomes an obsessive and potentially fatal hunt.

The character is the first-ever "kontrabida" role of Milby, who was handpicked by lead star Judy Ann Santos for her comeback project.

Over the course of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" since its Primetime Bida debut in June, Milby's character has evolved from a sweet-talking and aggressive suitor to Anessa (Santos) to her ruthless and physically abusive husband.

At the sidelines of his photo shoot for a fitness magazine on Thursday, Milby said he is thrilled with the response of the audience on his portrayal in the soap.

"I'm really excited and happy about 'Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala,' na 'yung reaction ng mga tao... maraming naiinis," he said, bringing up reactions on the popular micro-blogging site Twitter.

"Maganda kasi 'yung sa mga tweets, laging, 'Nakakainis talaga 'yung character ni Eros,' na, 'Sobrang bad siya.' Pero laging may kasamang, 'You're doing such a good job at portraying Eros, keep it up!' Laging may positive note," he said.

Admittedly anxious about playing a "kontrabida" at first, Milby said he feels relieved to get favorable feedback on his take on Eros.

"That's encouraging para sa akin. It's something na I've been working harder for, para sa role na 'to. Syempre it's soemthing different na hindi ko pa nagagawa.

"Having that acknowledgement, seeing 'yung effort ko, improvement sa acting at lahat-lahat, it's encouraging. And ako, I'm sobrang happy for all the feedback I've been getting," he said.

Fast-paced story

For what is seen as his most well-received TV portrayal to date, Milby expressed gratitude to Santos for personally choosing him to take on the role, and his directors for guiding him.

Sam Milby

"Ako, I owe everything to Juday (Santos). Sa sobrang galing ni Juday, I'm really learning a lot from her and feeding off of her energy din. Pati sina direk, I've been asking them, 'Paano ko aatikihin 'tong eksenang to?' They've all been helping me," he said.

The series is directed by Malu Sevilla, Jerry Lopez Sineneng, and Tots Mariscal IV.

Milby is also particularly happy with the performance of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" in terms of its nationwide ratings.

Based on data from multi-national market research group Kantar Media, the drama series has consistently ruled its timeslot in both urban and rural households.

Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes, representing 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

Crediting the fast-paced story-telling of "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," Milby said he isn't surprised with the series' nationwide ratings.

"It's because of the story. the story is sobrang suspenseful eh, ang ganda ng story, you don't know kung ano mangyayari," he said.

At the current point in the story aired so far, Milby said his character "[will have to be] the bad guy right now."

"Pero sana maintindihan ng mga tao na, wala, sobrang love niya si Anessa at ayaw niyang mawala si Anessa at 'yung anak niya sa buhay niya, so he'll do anything and everything to keep his wife," he added.

Airing weeknights after "Muling Buksan ang Puso," "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" also stars KC Concepcion, John Estrada, Coney Reyes, Tirso Cruz III, Mylene Dizon, Susan Africa, Empress Schuck and Joseph Marco.

ABS-CBNnews.com is the news website of ABS-CBN Corp.

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