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Bobby Andrews (actor)
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show '' T.G.I.S.'' and its sequel '' Growing Up''. Acting career In 2009, Andrews appeared in the Philippine remake series of ''Zorro'' aired on GMA Network. He was part of the installment of Sine Novela called '' Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit'' with Iza Calzado, Wendell Ramos and Angelika dela Cruz. In 2010, he went back to ABS-CBN to become part of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' of Martha Cecila's ''Impostor''. He was also seen in the hit primetime remake of Emil Cruz Jr.'s ''Mara Clara''. Television success In the 1990s, Andrews gained fame with the hit GMA-7 and Viva television show '' T.G.I.S.'', a teen-and-youth-oriented show which pioneered teen television dramas in the Philippines. In 1997, he did th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makati
Makati ( ), officially the City of Makati ( fil, Lungsod ng Makati), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines; it has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the country. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. The biggest trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange used to be situated along the city's Ayala Avenue, before the stock exchange moved their headquarters to the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Makati is also known for being a major cultural and entertainment hub in Metro Manila. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 629,616 people making it as the 17th most populous city in the country and ranked as the 41st most densely populated city in the world with 19,336 inhabitants per square kilometer. Although its population is just above half a million, the daytime populat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Impostor (TV Series)
''Impostor'' is a 2010 Philippine television drama series loosely based on the PHR pocketbook of the same name created by Martha Cecilia and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan. It also serves as the 11th installment of the ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents'' series. The series stars Sam Milby, Maja Salvador, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, and Precious Lara Quigaman, with an ensemble cast consisting of Jon Avila, Izzy Canillo, Long Mejia, Yayo Aguila, Bobby Andrews, Menggie Cobarrubias, Racquel Villavicencio, Kitkat, Kakai Bautista, and Lollie Mara in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's ''Hapontastic'' afternoon block from May 17 to September 17, 2010, replacing ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Me Again'' and was replaced by ''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna''. This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces. Synopsis The story revolves around a young province woman named Devin. Devin believes that she was gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Defensor
Michael Tan Defensor (, born June 30, 1969) is a Filipino politician who most recently served as the Party-list Representative for Anakalusugan from 2019 to 2022. He is also the CEO of Pax Libera Mining, Inc. Defensor began his political career in Quezon City, where he was a member of the city council from 1992 to 1995. He was elected as representative of the city's 3rd district in 1995. In congress, he was a member of the " Spice Boys", a group of young congressmen who led the efforts to impeach President Joseph Estrada. The impeachment trial and widescale protests of the Second EDSA Revolution resulted in Estrada's resignation and Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's accession to the presidency. Defensor went on to serve various positions in the Arroyo administration: chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, and Malacañang Chief of Staff. He was also appointed to Ninoy Aquino International Air ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anakalusugan
Alagaan Natin Ating Kalusugan, also known as the Anakalusugan Party List (stylized as AnaKalusugan) is a health advocacy group with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. It aims to represent the Philippines' health sector. History 18th Congress During the 18th Congress, Anakalusugan had Mike Defensor as its representative. Defensor proposed the passage of Free Annual Medical Checkup Act that would mandate the government to provide free annual medical examinations to Filipinos. Anakalusugan also played a part in the House of Representatives' probe against Philhealth regarding a corruption scandal involving funds worth billions of pesos in 2020. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Defensor along with Sagip Party-list representative Rodante Marcoleta initiated an event called "ivermectin pan-three" that distributes the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin Ivermectin (, '' EYE-vər-MEK-tin'') is an antiparasitic drug. After its discovery in 1975, its first us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Quezon City Local Elections
Local elections were held at Quezon City on May 9, 2022, as part of the Philippine general election. Held concurrently with the national elections, the electorate voted to elect a mayor, a vice mayor, thirty-six city council members and six district representatives to congress. Those elected took their respective offices on June 30, 2022, for a three-year-long term. 1,138,511 of 1,403,895 registered voters voted in this election. Joy Belmonte and Gian Sotto were re-elected to the mayoralty and vice mayoralty respectively. The Serbisyo sa Bayan Party with its coalition with PDP-Laban and the Nacionalista Party won a combined 28 seats in the city council, effectively securing the coalition an outright majority in the legislative body. Meanwhile, the UniTeam backed opposition coalition, Malayang Quezon City won 6 seats in the city council. Arjo Atayde, Raffy Tulfo Jr., Franz Pumaren, Marvin Rillo, PM Vargas and Marivic Co-Pilar were elected to represent the city's first, seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City's 4th Congressional District
Quezon City's 4th congressional district is one of the six congressional districts of the Philippines in Quezon City. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. The district consists of the south central barangays bordering Manila and San Juan. It includes the Diliman and New Manila areas Quezon Avenue borders it to the north and EDSA to the east. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Marvin D.C. Rillo of the Lakas-CMD. Two-time Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. hailed from this district. Representation history Election results 2010 2013 2016 2019 2022 See also *Legislative districts of Quezon City The legislative districts of Quezon City are the representations of the highly urbanized city of Quezon in the various national and local legislatures of the Philippines. At present, the province is represented in the House of Representatives of ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lobo (TV Series)
''Lobo'' (International title: ''She Wolf: The Last Sentinel'' / ) is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN. It premiered from January 28, 2008 to July 11, 2008 replacing '' Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara'' and replaced by ''Iisa pa Lamang'' on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel. It was topbilled by Piolo Pascual with Angel Locsin and was the most expensive ''teleserye'' made by ABS-CBN. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Overview Production In 2004, Lobo was already planned as a project by ABS-CBN with the original storyline centering on siblings who are both wolves. Robin Padilla was the first choice of ABS-CBN for the role "Noah" with Claudine Barretto as "Lyka". Kristine Hermosa and Bea Alonzo were also considered but these pairings was scrapped when Padilla transferred to GMA-7. In early 2007, John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis were also offered the lead roles but turned them down due to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walang Kapalit
''Walang Kapalit'' (''Irreplaceable'') is a Philippine television series which was broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Piolo Pascual and Claudine Barretto, it aired from April 23, 2007 to August 31, 2007, replacing ''Sana Maulit Muli'' on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida. The series was loosely based on Mike De Leon's 1985 film, '' Hindi Nahahati ang Langit'', an adaptation of Nerissa Cabral's earlier komiks version of the same name. It is streaming online on YouTube. Coming This January 2023 on Kapamilya Online Live Global Philippines Replacing Ang Munting Paraiso Every Tuesdays To Saturdays 1:00am to 3:00am Back To Back Per 5 Episodes. Plot Ariston (Edu Manzano) and Agnes (Dina Bonnevie) marry, and their children Noel (Piolo Pascual) and Melanie (Claudine Barretto) become step-siblings after the marriage. Although Melanie hopes that Noel will be a protective older brother, he dislikes her because he thinks that she and her mother replaced his mother in his father's heart. They bicker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat
''Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat'' (International title: ''Stolen Love'' / ) is a 2006 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. It stars Oyo Boy Sotto and Marian Rivera. It premiered on February 20, 2006 replacing ''Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako''. The series concluded on August 11, 2006 with a total of 133 episodes. It was replaced by '' Pinakamamahal'' in its timeslot. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Almira Dueñas-Valverde / Isadora Valencia / Alegra * Oyo Boy Sotto as Nicolas "Nick" Valverde * Bobby Andrews as Gonzalo Valverde * Mylene Dizon as Greta Valverde * Rita Avila as Clara Dueñas * LJ Moreno as Leda ;Supporting cast * Perla Bautista as Meding Dueñas * Jake Roxas * Bernadette Allyson as Elizabeth "Beth" Lizadores * Cheska Garcia as Sissy Lizadores-Valverde * Matthew Mendoza as Chuck Lizadores * Alma Lerma * Gandong Cervantes * Kookoo Gonzales * Bea Candaza * Martin Escudero as Emmanuel "Emman" Dueñas * Kevin Santos * Luz I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encantadia
''Encantadia'' is a Filipino fantasy franchise produced and published by GMA Network. It consists of four television series that have run from 2005 to present and a single film. The first was shown in 2005 carrying the title alone and ended in the same year with total of 160 episodes. The second series title ''Etheria'' premiered in the same year and ended in 2006 with 50 episodes. Due to its significant success, the third series title '' Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas'' premiered in 2006 consisting of 48 episodes. In 2016, 11 years after the original run, a reboot of the series premiered on the same network featuring a new cast. In 2005, ''Encantadia'' had a crossover film with ''Mulawin'' entitled '' Mulawin: The Movie'', which was produced by GMA Pictures as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. Synopsis Encantadia is a vast and enchanted realm. It comprises three major kingdoms Lireo, Sapiro, Hathoria, and a land territory, under the protectory of Lireo, Ada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga (2001 TV Series)
''Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga'' (International title: ''It Might Be You'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Tanya Garcia and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on December 3, 2001 replacing ''Sa Dako Pa Roon''. The series concluded on April 25, 2003 with a total of 361 episodes. A remake aired in 2012. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Tanya Garcia as Cecilia Fulgencio-Altamonte / Margarita Zalameda * Dingdong Dantes as Carlos Miguel Altamonte ;Supporting cast * Maricar de Mesa as Olga Villavicer / Vanessa Del Rio / Samantha Aguirre * Eric Quizon as Gilbert Zalameda * Nancy Castiglione as Patrice Saavedra * Angelu de Leon as Agnes Consuelo Villavicer * Bobby Andrews as Vladimir Gaston * Antoinette Taus as Rosemarie Madrigal * Joey De Leon as Ricardo Peron * Tirso Cruz III as Juancho Fulgencio * Jaclyn Jose as Mariana Madrigal-Fulgencio / Mariana Madrigal-Peron * Elizabeth Oropesa as Victoria Altamonte * Chingg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halik Sa Apoy
''Halik sa Apoy'' (International title: ''Fiery Kiss'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jay Altajeros, it stars Carmina Villarroel, Ynez Veneracion and Bobby Andrews. It premiered on August 10, 1998. The series concluded on February 26, 1999 with a total of 145 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Carmina Villarroel as Alyssa Lambino * Ynez Veneracion as Maricar * Bobby Andrews as Carlo ;Supporting cast * Celia Rodriguez as Tuding * Tirso Cruz III as Benjamin Rosales * Kim Delos Santos as Mylene * Dino Guevarra as Jilmer * Jake Roxas as Benj * Jay Manalo as Jonas * Ciara Sotto as Adelle * Marianne dela Riva as Lorreine ;Recurring cast * Daria Ramirez as Trining * Rachel Alejandro as Maxine * Mariel Lopez as Alexis * Dexter Doria as Cora * Maria Isabel Lopez as Marta * Katya Santos as Shiela * Timmy Cruz as Toyang * Eula Valdez as Delia * Tanya Gomez as Mameng * Teresa Loyzaga as Beatriz * Polo Ravales Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
