Marian Rivera, Julia Montes, Jennylyn Mercado currently leading "Faces of the Year" Poll

Kapuso's Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is currently on top of US Girls' August Awards 2011 Poll for Faces of the Year.

As of 12 noon today, August 6, 2011, Marian has 1,167 votes or 43%, followed by another Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado with 821 votes or 30%.

Meanwhile, teen star Julia Montes leads the Kapamilya nominees with 332 votes (12%).

Here's the current standing on US Girls' August Awards 2011 Poll for Faces of the Year, as of Aug. 6, 12 NN:

1. Marian Rivera ( 1,167 votes ) 43%
2. Jennylyn Mercado ( 821 votes ) 30%
3. Julia Montes ( 332 votes ) 12%
4. Maja Salvador ( 130 votes ) 5%
5. Bea Alonzo ( 71 votes ) 3%
6. Jessy Mendiola ( 59 votes ) 2%
7. Angelica Panganiban ( 56 votes )
2%
8. Kylie Padilla ( 34 votes ) 1%
9. Lauren Young ( 31 votes ) 1%

During the 1st Us Girls August Awards in 2009, 3 winners were picked as Faces of the Year (Kim Chiu, Isabelle Daza and Tweety De Leon) while only 2 winners were named for the same category last year (Kim Chiu and Kristine Hermosa).

The voting for Faces of the Year and for the other categories are all being done on Us Girls' Facebook Page.

For the Most Fashionable Female category, Kim Chiu is so far the most popular choice with 62% while Dingdong Dantes is the leading choice as Most Fashionable Male having 39% of the votes, but Gerald Anderson is coming close with 31%.

(tally as of 12 noon, August 6)

MOST FASHIONABLE MALE:
1. Dingdong Dantes ( 150 votes ) 39%
2. Gerald Anderson ( 118 votes ) 31%
3. Sam Milby ( 79 votes ) 21%
4. Vhong Navarro ( 12 votes ) 3%
5. John Lloyd Cruz ( 10 votes ) 3%
6. Jake Cuenca ( 5 votes ) 1%
6. Borgy Manotoc ( 5 votes ) 1%
8. Mikael Daez ( 3 votes ) 1%
9. Jericho Rosales ( 2 votes ) 1%
10. Hayden Kho ( 0 vote ) 0%

MOST FASHIONABLE FEMALE:
1. Kim Chiu ( 327 votes ) 62%
2. Bianca Gonzales ( 56 votes ) 11%
3. Heart Evangelista ( 55 votes ) 10%
4. Rhian Ramos ( 39 votes ) 7%
5. Georgina Wilson ( 25 votes ) 5%
6. Isabelle Daza ( 5 votes ) 1%
7. Maxene Magalona ( 4 votes ) 1%
8. Liz Uy ( 16 votes ) 3%
9. Rima Ostwani ( 1 vote ) 0%

BODIES OF THE YEAR (MALE):
1. Aljur abrenica ( 174 votes ) 52%
2. Coco Martin ( 104 votes ) 31%
3. Phil Younghusband ( 12 votes ) 4%
3. Daniel Matsunaga ( 12 votes ) 4%
5. Derek Ramsey ( 11 votes ) 3%
6. Neil Etheridge ( 9 votes ) 3%
6. Xian Lim ( 9 votes ) 3%
8. Matteo Guidicelli ( 4 votes ) 1%
9. Jc Intal ( 0 vote ) 0%

BODIES OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
1. Sam Pinto ( 46 votes ) 31%
2. Bianca Manalo ( 37 votes ) 25%
3. Solenn Heussaf ( 20 votes ) 14%
4. Cristine Reyes ( 19 votes ) 13%
5. Lovi Poe ( 10 votes ) 7%
6. Regine Angeles ( 8 votes ) 5%
7. Gretchen Fullido ( 7 votes ) 5%
8. Bangs Garcia ( 0 vote ) 0%
8. Angelicopter- Schmeing-Cruz ( 0 vote ) 0%

STYLIST OF THE YEAR
1. Kim Yap ( 66 votes ) 29%
2. Bianca Cordero ( 63 votes ) 27%
3. Patty Yap ( 48 votes ) 21%
4. Boop Yap ( 35 votes ) 15%
5. Geolette Esguerra ( 5 votes ) 2%
5. Franco Saycon ( 5 votes ) 2%
7. Bang Pineda ( 4 votes ) 2%
8. Angela Alarcon ( 3 votes ) 1%
9. Ton Lau ( 1 vote ) 0%

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Angel Locsin reported missing in France

Angel Locsin was reported missing in Paris, France after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of St. Tropez, France. A website called "Global Associated News" is claiming that a 120' luxury yacht was cruising off of the coast of St. Tropez in France when it happened and Filipina actress Angel Locsin was reportedly aboard the privately chartered vessel.

The said website turns out to be just a hoax and exactly the same reports have already circulated in the past stating that a certain celeb went missing after the yacht accident.

Other celebs who have become targets of the same death hoax include Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, Justin Bieber, George Clooney, Daniel Radcliffe and many more.

And it seems like Angel Locsin is the only celebrity from the Philippines to be a victim of a false report about a yacht that sank in St. Tropez, France.

Angel was quick to deny the report on Twitter last night. She said that she's very much fine and not missing:

Thanks God you're safe Angel!

Angel left for Paris early last week for the screening of "In The Name of Love" and the "Bida Kapamilya" tour along with other stars.

Meanwhile, Angel's special friend Phil Younghusband is celebrating his 24th birthday today, August 4, 2011. (Phil is celebrating it with Angel in Paris)

Angel hasn't sent a public greeting yet to Phil via Twitter (maybe she already did privately thru a direct message or thru BBM or most probably in person) but Phil's many followers already did and the Azkals striker was thankful for the birthday greetings he received on Twitter:

I can imagine Angel's birthday gift for Phil. Hmmm.

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Suspension Of Classes by DepEd - Too late?

The Department of Education in NCR has announced before noon today, August 3, 2011, that classes this afternoon in Metro Manila are already suspended.

As announced, all afternoon classes in preschool, elementary and highschool levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) are suspended effective 12 noon today.

Isn't it a too late suspension?

DepEd's latest announcement on the suspension of classes for August 3, 2011 was based on PAGASA's 11am weather bulletin on Bagyong Kabayan which is forecast to bring moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the day in NCR.

The suspension of classes came as the students were in school wrapping up their morning classes, 8 hours after DepEd announced at 4 AM today that there will be regular classes.

It would have been more convenient and much safer if DepEd ordered the suspension of classes as early as last night so that the students just stayed at home.

Some had to wake up early this morning just for DepEd's announcement only to know that there will be no suspension of morning classes.

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Mario Maurer Penshoppe Fan Conference Promo Mechanics

Popular Thai actor and model Mario Maurer is Penshoppe's newest endorser and just last Monday, August 1, Penshoppe has already started its promo for Mario Maurer's Fan Conference to be held here in Manila.

A screenshot from the gay-themed Thai movie "Love of Siam" which launched Mario Maurer to stardom

And it's no joke: You'll be spending P5,000-plus to earn a free pass for Mario Maurer's Penshoppe fan conference, schedule of which is yet to be announced by October 20.

Here's the mechanics on how to join the said Penshoppe promo and get the chance to meet its newest endorser Mario Maurer when he comes to Manila (as posted on Penshoppe's Official Facebook Page and as stated on the promo poster):

MECHANICS:

1. Promo is valid from August 1 – October 15, 2011 in all participating Penshoppe & Teenlab boutiques nationwide.

2. Customer gets one stamp card with one stamp for a minimum purchase of P500 (regular price or sale items).

3. Customer earns one stamp for every P500 purchase (regular price or sale items) at Penshoppe.

4. Customer must complete 10 stamps in order to get a free pass to Penshoppe’s Fan Conference with their newest brand ambassador. Completed stamp cards may then be exchanged fan conference passes. One stamp card is equivalent to one pass only.

5. Strictly no combining of stamp cards allowed.

6. Meet and greet passes may be claimed at any Penshoppe boutique nationwide from October 20 – 28, 2011.

7. Fan conference schedule will be indicated on the passes and will be announced on Penshoppe’s website, Facebook and Twitter pages.

8. Passes are transferrable but not convertible to cash.

9. Passes are not for sale.

10. Golden ABC, Inc. will not shoulder any other expenses incurred by meet and greet pass holders such as transportation, accommodations, food, etc.


Are you guys joining the promo? (I am!)

Penshoppe team is already flying to Bangkok, Thailand today to shoot for Mario Maurer's ad campaign.

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Suspension of Classes on August 3 - DepEd Announcement

Read: LATEST UPDATE ON SUSPENSION OF CLASSES (11am, August 3)

PREVIOUS UPDATE (4am, August 3):
No suspension of classes today in Metro Manila despite the rains caused by Typhoon Kabayan (except in Muntinlupa City where afternoon classes are suspended), according to DepEd's Twitter posting this morning.

It said, "NCR: Regular classes resume today, August 3. PAGASA predicts that the amount of rainfall today will be only half of yesterday's volume. We urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases.

Superintendents, Principals and LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not."

In Muntinlupa City however classes this afternoon are suspended due to heavy rains upon DepEd's consultation with the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro.

In Region 3, regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga:

Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES.

There's also no suspension of classes in CALABARZON areas except in Taal, Batangas where afternoon classes are also suspended due to heavy rains.

In Region 1, whole day classes from preschool to highschool are suspended in San Carlos City due to continuous rainfall.


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PREVIOUS UPDATE (9pm, August 2):
No announcement yet has been made for the suspension of classes in Metro Manila tomorrow, August 3 (Wednesday), but the Department of Education or DepEd in NCR has promised to make an announcement by 4AM.

DepEd has just posted on its official Twitter account (@DepEd_PH) that the announcement on class suspension for August 3 will be based on PAGASA's weather bulletin to be issued at 2am and is asking everyone to tune in to radio or television for the announcement.

Are you excited for the announcement?

Better not expect for any class suspension guys, so you won't get disappointed.

Do your usual routines. Sleep early tonight and wake up early tomorrow to know if there will be suspension of classes.

What a burden, right? What if classes are suspended? That's too much of a burden to wake up early for that.

PAGASA's weather forecast for August 3 states that Metro Manila will still experience rains. "Ang kalakhang Maynila ay makakaranas ng pag-ulan dulot ng habagat na maaaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at ang look ng maynila ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. ang tinatayang agwat ng temperatura ay mula 24 hanggang 28 antas ng celsius (75°f hanggang 82°f)," PAGASA said on its 24-hour weather forecast for Typhoon Kabayan, issued at 5pm Tuesday.

For Tuesday, August 2, classes in high school and elementary were suspended in Metro Manila due to heavy rains and floods caused by Bagyong Kabayan. The suspension of classes were announced late night on Monday, August 1.

Then at noon on Tuesday, the Malacanang has declared suspension of tertiary classes and also government work starting at 1PM.

Mykiru will just keep you updated for any announcement on class suspension for tomorrow, August 3.

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Nora Aunor arrival pictures: Welcome back Ate Guy!

Nora Aunor is back in the Philippines!

Also known as Ate Guy, Philippines' One and Only Superstar Nora Aunor has arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) early morning on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, and as expected, she was mobbed by her fans, known as the Noranians, who got emotional upon seening their idol again.

They definitely missed the Superstar, who came from the US where she stayed for 8 long years.

Nora Aunor arrived with close friend and former actress Suzette Ranillo, and they were met at the airport by longtime friend and TV host German Moreno, Laguna Governor ER Ejercito and some TV5 execs.

Check out Nora Aunor's arrival photos, August 2, 2011:

At 12 noon, Ate Guy held a media conference at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel where she was warmly welcomed by the press people, as shown on these videos:



For her grand showbiz comeback, Nora Aunor will do a movie about Philippines' first President Emilio Aguinaldo entitled "El Presidente" with Gov. ER Ejercito as well as a mini-series on TV5, where she signed an "exlusive" contract.

Welcome home Ate Guy!

Photos courtesy of @InquirerPhotog, Arnold Vegafria, ABS-CBNNEWS.com, Ginger Conejero;
Video courtesy of rambaldi23

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Typhoon Kabayan - PAGASA Latest Forecast

LATEST TPDATES ON BAGYONG KABAYAN (11PM, Aug. 2): Typhoon Kabayan has maintained its strength as it moves in a West Northwest direction, PAGASA said on its weather bulletin issued at 11 PM.

It was located at 1,080 km east northwest of Basco, Batanes (23.7°N, 133.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph.

"Kabayan" is now moving West Northwest at 15 kph (previously at 11 kph).

A new Low Pressure Area (LPA) is being monitored by PAGASA and it's estimated at 105 km Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur. (18.0°N, 119.5°E).

Bagyong Kabayan is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday morning.


PREVIOUS UPDATES (5PM, Aug. 2):
As of 2PM Tuesday, August 2, 2011, Typhoon Kabayan was located based on satellite and surface data at 1,130 km east northwest of Basco, Batanes (22.7°N, 134.1°E), based on PAGASA's Weather Bulletin issued at 5PM today.

Kabayan has a maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. Bagyong Kabayan is being forecast to move west northwest at 11 kph.

Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Lando which developed yesterday is now just a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and also at 2PM today, was estimated at 130 km northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur.

PAGASA 24-hour forecast (from 5pm August 2 to 5pm August 3):
"The western section of Luzon will experience monsoon rains which may trigger
flashfloods and landslides. Western Visayas and the rest of Luzon will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and
Visayas and coming from the south to southwest over the rest of the country. The coastal waters throughout the archipelago will be moderate to rough."

PAGTAYA:
"Ang kalakhang Maynila ay makakaranas ng pag-ulan dulot ng habagat na maaaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at ang look ng maynila ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa maalon. ang tinatayang agwat ng temperatura ay mula 24 hanggang 28 antas ng celsius
(75°f hanggang 82°f).

Ang kanlurang bahagi ng Luzon ay makakaranas ng mga pag-ulan dulot ng habagat na maaaring magdulot ng mga pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa. Ang kanlurang Kabisayaan at nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon ay magkakaroon ng madalas na maulap na kalangitan na may
kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog. Ang natitirang bahagi ng bansa ay magiging bahagya hanggang sa maulap na may pulupulong pag-ulan o pagkidlat-pagkulog.

Katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na hangin mula sa timog-kanluran ang iiral sa Luzon at Kabisayaan at magmumula naman sa timog hanggang timog-kanluran sa nalalabing bahagi ng bansa. Ang mga baybaying dagat sa buong kapuluan ay magiging katamtaman
hanggang sa maalon."

Due to heavy rains causing floods, classes in preschool, elementary and highschool in Metro Manila were suspended whole day today. And from 1PM onwards, classes in college level and work in government offices were also suspended, as ordered by the Malacanang.

Be safe everyone.

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