Philippine Volcanoes Bench Body billboards removed!

The members of the Philippine National Rugby Team aka The Philippine Volcanoes definitely heat up in their sexy Bench Body billboards and the gained praises from people who can appreciate hot-bodied men.

View: Philippine Volcanoes Bench Body Underwear Photos

But Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos couldn't take the heat as he ordered on Thursday the removal of the Philippine Volcanoes' Bench Body billboards installed along EDSA in Guadalupe.

According to Mayor Abalos, his office received complaints from people who found the billboards offensive and asked for their removal.

As of yesterday, the said billboards have already been removed. (Sad face here)

Some people understand Mayor Abalos' move 'coz his city is considered as among the most child-friendly cities in Metro Manila, but others also think the Mayor was kinda "OA" with his decision and have labeled him as "insecure".

Even TV host-actress Ruffa Gutierrez was surprised that the Philippine Volcanoes' sexy billboards were removed. "My gosh!!!! What happened to the Bench Billboards with the Philippine Rugby Team on Edsa?!? They're gone! Disappeared into thin air! :/" she said on Twitter.

Ruffa once had her own sexy billboards for Belo along EDSA where she was shown wearing bikini. Her billboard wasn't ordered to be removed, but reportedly it was banned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

On Twitter, some members of the Philippine Volcanoes have also expressed disappointment on the removal of their Bench Body billboards.

Ned Stephenson (@NedStephenson): "@ohyesitsmejoh @thahottstepper well its to help promote rugby i dont think its that bad to be honest there's more "mahalay" billboards!"

NedStephenson: "Good Night Everyone!! heard bout the billboards being taken down! but thank you all for still supporting the @PhilippineRugby Ingat =)"

Mykal Duhig (@Mykal_Duhig): "Shame they are taking our billboards down, hey Mayor Abalos did you know about rugby football prior to the billboard? #Ididntthinkso"

Arnold Aninion (@thahottstepper): "@ivervie Surprised at the outcome, but greatful for the support and work Bench did to spread awareness of rugby and for us volcanoes : )"

Andrew Wolff (@IamAndrewWolff): "The Mayor of Mandaluyong is having the #Bench #Volcanoes billboards removed.Dati ba wala bang nakalagay na billboard na my nakabrief?"

IamAndrewWolff: "Puwede bang patanggal din ang sangkatutak na mga billboard ni Mr A. sa Manda.? Kailangan bang makita ka sa bawat kanto? #Volcanoes #Bench"


Photo courtesy of Bench

MMFF 2011 official entries announced

The 8 official entries for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2011) happening this December were announced today, June 17, 2011, by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

And just like in MMFF 2010, the "Kings" and "Queens" will still be part of MMFF 2011. I'm talking about Vic Sotto, Bong Revilla, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Kris Aquino.

And the excitement doesn't end up there: husband and wife Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos, whose movies "Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo" and "Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo" were the Festival Topgrosser during MMFF 2006 and MMFF 2007 respectively, are very much back in the festival with "My Househusband".

Expect the toughest box-office battle this MMFF 2011!

Here are the eight(8) MMFF 2011 Official Entries:

"Enteng ng Ina Mo" under Star Cinema / M-Zet Films / APT Entertainment
Cast: Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas
Director: Tony Y. Reyes

"Hototay" under Regal Entertainment
Cast: John Lapus, Ruffa Gutierrez, Andi Eigenmann, Lovi Poe, and Melai Cantiveros
Director: Joel Lamangan

"Mr. Wong" under RP Productions
Cast: Robin Padilla and Angelica Panganiban
Directors: Trina Dayrit and Rechie del Carmen

"My Househusband" under OctoArts Films
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo and Eugene Domingo
Directors: Jose Javier Reyes

"Panday 2" under GMA Films / Imus Productions
Cast: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr, Phillip Salvador, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado
Director: Mac Alejandre

"Panday 2" lead stars Bong Revilla as Flavio and Marian Rivera as Arlana with Director Mac Alejandre

"Segunda Mano" under MJM Productions
Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban

"Shake Rattle & Roll 13" under Regal Entertainment.
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Kathryn Bernardo, Albie Casiño, Maricar Reyes, Paulo Avelino
Directors: Chris Martinez ("Lunod" episode), Richard Somes ("Tamawo" episode), Jerrold Tarog ("Parola" episode)

"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" under Regal Entertainment
Cast: Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana and Ritz Azul

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The three (3) scripts which were submitted but unfortunately didn't make it as an official entry are the following:

"Kimmy Dora N D Temple of Kiyeme" under Spring Films
Cast: Eugene Domingo

"Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story"
Cast: George Estregan Jr aka ER Ejercito, Carla Abellana, Bangs Garcia, Sam Pinto, Paloma, Baron Geisler, Robert Arevalo, Perla Bautista, Joko Diaz and Phillip Salvador
Director: Tikoy Aguiluz

"Love Will Lead You Back" under CineMedia
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Coco Martin, Maja Salvador and Gina Pareño

The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF 2011) will run from December 25, 2011 to January 7, 2012.

Ruffa Gutierrez in sexy swimsuit for Belo Billboard

Ruffa Gutierrez poses in sexy swimsuit for her new Belo Billboard.

Ruffa's new Belo billboard can now be seen along EDSA and I'm really really shocked. She has never been that super sexy and hot

It's a lot lot sexier when she competed in Miss World 1993, where she was the 2nd Runner Up.

If Ruffa already had that curves during the Miss World pageant, she could have won the title.

The actress / TV host, who's already a mother of 2, is endorsing Belo Medical Group's body countouring procedure called "BodyTite", which was previously endorsed by Jinkee Pacquiao.

I'm pretty sure lots of women out there will try that out too and achieve such Belo-bod of Ms. Ruffa Gutierrez.

And that is if you can afford its cost. BodyTite procedure has a minimum price of P 56,000 for the procedure + P5,600 for the anesthesia.

Check out Ruffa Gutierrez's sexy pictures for Belo "BodyTite" Billboard:

Photos courtesy of Belo Med, Mark Nicdao and Ruffa Gutierrez on Twitter (@iloveruffag)

Regine Velasquez is 5 weeks pregnant

Regine Velasquez is pregnant, as confirmed earlier by entertainment columnist Jun Lalin on TV5's showbiz-oriented program Paparazzi.

It was indeed the most explosive revelation on today's 1st Anniversary episode of Paparazzi.

The major "pasabog" was part of Paparazi's new segment "Paparasabog", a replacement of the show's "Hulaan" segment.

And according to Lalin, Regine Velasquez is now 5 weeks pregnant, confirming the pregnancy rumors which broke out just recently after Regine was reportedly seen visiting a doctor for check-up.

Paparazzi host Ruffa Gutierrez happily shared the pregnancy news to her Twitter followers:

Regine Velasquez got married to Ogie Alcasid in December 22, 2010.

While it will be Regine's first baby, it will be Ogie's 3rd. He has 2 daughters with Aussie ex-wife Michelle Van Eimeren.

It's an early birthday gift for Regine who turns 41 this coming April 22.

She will soon join the list of local and Hollywood celebs who gave birth at the age of 40 and above. Among them are Dawn Zulueta (40), Vilma Santos (at 42), Nicole Kidman (at 40), Brooke Shields (at 40), Helen Hunt (at 40), Madonna (at 41), Julianne Moore (at 41), Halle Berry (at 41), Salma Hayek (at 41), Celine Dion (at 42) and Susan Sarandon (twice, at age 42 and at 45).

Mariah Carey (41) and Jennifer Connelly (40) meanwhile are also expecting babies this year.

Congrats Ogie and Regine!!!!

Aga Muhlach transfers to TV5, "laos na"? Lea Salonga, Ruffa Gutierrez defend Aga

Aga Muhlach photo.Aga Muhlach is now officially a "Kapatid" after he signed a 3-year contract with TV5.

December of last year when news first broke out that Aga will move to TV5 after being a Kapamilya talent for almost 2 decades.

And now, it's officially happening and he is already set to do 3 shows on TV5, one of which is reportedly the local version of "Amazing Race" with Aga as the host.

Just like with other stars who switched networks, some people are saying that he's already "laos" that's why he made such big decision.

Maybe because of the fact that his last show with ABS-CBN, "M3: Malay Mo Ma-Develop", was a shortlived one due to poor ratings, considering it was his show after 3 years of absence on TV.

In the movies, his last 2 films, "When Love Begins" in 2008 and "RPG Metanoia" (where he lent his voice) last MMFF 2010, both failed to reach the P100M mark.

But we can never discount the fact that Aga Muhlach was a 4-time Box Office King and definitely is one of the best actors in the industry.

That's why Aga's friends and former leading ladies have defended him on Twitter from the negative issues being thrown at him as he transfers to TV5.

Ruffa Gutierrez, Aga's ex-girlfriend and his leading lady in 2 films during the 90's, posted: "Aga is Aga. Hindi lang dekalidad na aktor na rinerespeto but an eternal star! Same with the likes of Dolphy, Ate Vi, Sharon, Lorna T, Boyet, Maricel, Goma, Edu, Cesar, Dawn, Binoe, Tito-Vic & Joey, Bong, Ipe etc. Mga poste sa industriya that will never be out of season kahit sinong baguhang artista pa ang pumasok! These established actors HAVE MADE THEIR MARK in the industry. Give them importance & respect. New stars come & go by the dozen. Some names I don't even remember but the legends will live on..."

Lea Salonga, who worked with Aga in two box-office films, agreed to that. She said, "True, these great stars will never leave the heavens...I believe there is no such thing as "laos". Unless of course you're referring to the country in the Southeast Asian region. That exists."

This coming Sunday on TV5's Paparazzi, Aga Muhlach answers the issues and reveals to Ruffa Gutierrez the reasons behind the big switch. Watch for it!


Photo courtesy of Ruffa Gutierrez on Twitter