Swak Na Swak
''Swak na Swak'' (), formerly known as ''Kabuhayang Swak na Swak'' (''Perfectly Fit Business''), is an entrepreneurial and informative show produced by Bayan Productions which was aired weekend mornings on ABS-CBN and worldwide via The Filipino Channel. It premiered on August 22, 2006, with Amy Perez and Chase Tinio as the show's original hosts. The program features ways, means and techniques of how to start, set up and maintain a certain business. The show aired every Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 a.m. ( PST) except for some ABS-CBN Regional stations, where it was broadcast at an earlier time of 5:30 a.m. to make room for locally produced ABS-CBN Regional news programs like the Saturday editions of Maayong Buntag Kapamilya, Panay Sikat, and Maayong Buntag Mindanao. From May 3, 2020, the show has been temporarily suspended airings due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN because of the cease and desist order of the National Telecommunications Commission (Philippines), National Tele ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the creation or extraction of economic value. With this definition, entrepreneurship is viewed as change, generally entailing risk beyond what is normally encountered in starting a business, which may include other values than simply economic ones. An entrepreneur is an individual who creates and/or invests in one or more businesses, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards.The process of setting up a business is known as entrepreneurship. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator, a source of new ideas, goods, services, and business/or procedures. More narrow definitions have described entrepreneurship as the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often similar to a small business, or as the "capacity and willingness to develop, organize and manage a business venture along with any of its risks to make a profit." The people who create these businesses are often referred to as entrepreneurs. While de ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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ABS-CBN Regional
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Philippine commercial broadcast network that serves as the flagship property of ABS-CBN Corporation, a company under Lopez Holdings Corporation owned by the López family. The network is headquartered at the ELJ Communications Center and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with additional offices and production facilities in 25 major cities including Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Bulacan, where ABS-CBN's production and post-production facility in Horizon IT Park is located. ABS-CBN is colloquially referred to as the ''Kapamilya'' Network; the branding was originally introduced in 1999 and was officially introduced in 2003 during the celebration of its 50th anniversary and was used until its May 5, 2020 shutdown when the network's branding changed to ''Kapamilya Forever'' in support for the network's franchise renewal on May ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karylle
Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as a Karylle, is a Filipino singer, actress, TV host and musical theatre performer. She is heralded as "''OPMs Showbiz Royalty''". She notably received a nomination for "''Best Actress for TV Series-Drama''" in one of Europe’s most prestigious television awards, the Monte-Carlo TV Festival. In 2002, she won "Best New Artist" at the MTV Philippines. Her album titled "''K''" and debut album "''Time to Shine''" received a gold certification from PARI, while her albums titled "''Time for letting Go''" & "''Roadtrip''" all reached Platinum status in the Philippines. She also took part of the International Emmy-nominated telenovela Dahil May Isang Ikaw. She is a regular host and judge on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's Showtime''. Early life Karylle was born on March 22, 1981,http://entertainment2.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/itsshowtime/artists in Manila to Zsa Zsa Padilla, a singer-actress and Dr. Mod ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Uma Khouny
''Pinoy Big Brother'', retroactively known as ''Pinoy Big Brother: Season 1'' is the first season of the Philippine reality show, ''Pinoy Big Brother''. The season ran for 112 days with Willie Revilliame, Toni Gonzaga and Mariel Rodriguez hosting the show. It premiered on August 21, 2005, on ABS-CBN. The finale aired on December 10, 2005, with Nene Tamayo being named the show's first ever ''Big Winner'' over Jayson Gainza and two other finalists. Development At the time of the launch of the franchise, the local version was the 31st version being broadcast among all the ''Big Brother'' franchises in the world. It was the second in Asia after Thailand. Auditions The show's producers stated that the housemates were chosen from 25,000 people who auditioned in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. However, there were allegations that some of them did not audition at all and were chosen by network management. Prizes The winner of this season took home the grand prize worth PHP6 million ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maxine Medina
Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina (; born May 10, 1990) is a Filipino designer, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2016. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant and finished as a Top 6 finalist. Early life and education Maria Mika Maxine Perez Medina was born in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She obtained a bachelor's degree in interior design from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde and in Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID). She is a commercial print ad model and a senior member of Professional Models Association of the Philippines. Dianne Medina is her cousin and Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1990 Germelina Padilla is her aunt. Acting career In 2018, she made her television debut on ABS-CBN after joining the cast of Hanggang Saan as Atty. Georgette Sandiego. She later gained prominence for her role as Isay in Los Bastardos which ran from October 2018 to September 2019. She wa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Markus Paterson
Mark Paul Robert Paterson (born 3 June 1998) is a Filipinos in the United Kingdom, Filipino British actor, singer, television host and Association football, footballer based in the Philippines. Biography Paterson was born in England. He is of Filipino and British descent. He is the only child of Pangasinan Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur Norma Mario Paterson and former Royal Air Force, British Air Force pilot George Trevor Paterson. He started playing football at the age of six and looks up to the renowned football player Cristiano Ronaldo. In 2007, he moved to Manila and enrolled at Reedley International School. He had started learning to speak Tagalog, was sent back to England, and returned to the Philippines in 2016 where he is studying Hospitality Management at Enderun Colleges. While in college, he played professionally for the Kaya F.C.–Iloilo, Kaya F.C. Elite. He was scouted by a manager, which began his career in the entertainment industry. One of his first hosting g ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Roxanne Barcelo
Anne Roxanne Barcelo (born January 20, 1985), also known as Roxee B, is a Filipino-American actress, model and singer. In 2006, she became one of the 14 housemates of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. Before entering the Big Brother House, she was a finalist of ABC's ''Hollywood Dream''. She is best known for playing Natalie Alcantara in ''Wildflower''. Roxanne played the role of young Alba, an antagonist and guest character of ''Los Bastardos''. Personal life Born in Fairfax, Virginia, she spent her childhood in the United States. She was only eight years old when she joined and won "Best of the Best", a singing contest in the United States. Her broadcasting talent was again put to the test when she became a member of ESPN Kids. Already a professional child model, she did TV commercials for the Smithsonian Museum's 150th anniversary, 4th of July, GAP and JC Penney. She graduated from the School of the Holy Spirit in Quezon City and from Miriam College, als ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jason Gainza
Jayson Gainza (born April 27, 1980) is a Filipino actor, comedian, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up (the Second Big Placer) in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes. He is best known for his role as Tito Bhoy Aboonduh, a parody of talk show host Boy Abunda, in the '' Banana Split'' segment ''NNNN: Ntertainment News Na Naman'' and ''Banana Nite'' segment ''Ihaw Na'' (parodies of former television show '' SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon'' and former ''Bandila'' talk segment "Ikaw Na"). Filmography Television Digital Movies Awards and nominations Music video appearances * ''"Shopping"'' (Ryan Bang feat. Donnalyn Bartolome) with Aiko Climaco, Sunshine Garcia, Jef Gaitan Jef Gaitan (born September 21, 1989) is a Filipino actress who first started as a TV commercial model and the year 2009 she joined '' Survivor Philippines Palau'' which was aired on GMA Network. She finished the seas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gilbert Remulla
Gilbert Cesar Catibayan Remulla (born September 5, 1970) is a Filipino journalist and politician. Biography Gilbert is the seventh and youngest child of former Governor Juanito R. Remulla and Ditas Catibayan Remulla. His brothers include current Cavite Governor Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla. Gilbert spent his childhood in Bel-Air, Makati and Imus, Cavite. He spent his elementary years in the now defunct De La Salle University Grade School, high school at the Ateneo de Manila and went to the University of the Philippines Diliman for his college education. He served as a National President of AIESEC, and was an active member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity. Career After obtaining a degree in Broadcast Communication in 1993, Remulla joined ABS-CBN as part of its news team. Remulla started as a production assistant, and then became a reporter and a regular in the morning and evening news. In 1997, Gilbert took up his ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Franzen Fajardo
Franzen (born Franzen Macaraig Fajardo on April 18, 1982 in Sampaloc, Manila) is a Filipino actor, TV host, and former reality show contestant. Fajardo was forced evicted in the reality series Pinoy Big Brother on Day 91, November 19, 2005. Early life Franzen is married with one child. Filipino audiences, specifically the lower-class population, supported Franzen because of his comedic and emotional nature. He was considered the underdog housemate, especially during his first month inside the house. He is also known for habitually picking his nose at all times and playing strip games with Jason inside the House. Franzen had violatenumerous house rules but despite automatic nominations, popular vote had kept him in the House. His mouthing of words (lip-synching) became the last straw. After much deliberation, Endemol decided on Day 86 (November 15, 2005) that Franzen should be evicted. However, in lieu of this, Cass (who somehow understood Franzen's "words") made up her mind ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Donita Rose
Donita Rose Cavett (born December 5, 1974) is a Filipino-American actress, TV host and former MTV Asia VJ. Early and personal life Donita Rose Cavett was born in Utah on 5 December 1974 and moved to the Philippines when she was five years old. She is the eldest daughter to an American father, William Kent Cavett, a military officer, and a Filipino mother, Evelyn Ramos, a teacher from Pangasinan. She attended high school at Brent International School and college at De La Salle University. In 1997, Rose moved to Singapore to pursue a career as a video jockey for MTV Asia. In 2001, Rose met Eric Villarama after she migrated to Angeles, Pampanga. After two years, she married Villarama in Santa Barbara, California in 2003. The couple had a son named Joshua Paul, born in 2004. In the summer of 2007, they moved to Manila. In 2015, Rose reportedly had problems in her marriage of 12 years with Eric Villarama but she maintained a positive relationship with him and decided to live toget ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Christine Bersola-Babao
Christine Peji Bersola-Babao (; born October 30, 1970), known professionally as Tin Tin, is a Filipina multi-media personality. She is best known for starring in the educational television program '' Sine'skwela''. Life and career Christine Bersola-Babao is considered a "Celebrity Mother". Controversy "Being Gay" interview article on March 11, 2013, Christine Bersola-Babao published an article entitled "Being Gay" where she interviewed the television psychologist Camille Garcia, a Catholic conservative on what to do when a child is showing "signs" of being gay. Dr. Camille stated: “Arrest the situation, ''’yun ang tama'' (that is the right thing to do). But most parents encourage the situation; ''Tatanggapin agad'' (they gladly accept the situation). Let’s be moral in making the child understand the situation, ''di ba yun ang dapat'' (is it not the right way to do it). We tell our child, ‘''Anak, mali ito''’” (translated from Filipino as "son, that is wrong"). B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |