The filipino fans will love this news as Daughtry, the band of Chris Daughtry will perform live at Eastwood City, Philippines on July 29, 2008 - 8:00PM. Check out ticketnet for the ticket prices. Please get your tickets NOW as this is limited seats only.

Chris Daughtry tried Americal Idol Season 5 but got eliminated. Eventhough he wasn’t able to win the said season, people  in the music industry were able to notice him big time and immediately signed him a contract.  After forming a band called Daughtry and releasing a single album entitled “It’s Not Over” which climbed to top ten pop album chart last year (2007), the band continues to soar to different countries hits after hits upon releasing their self titled album Daughtry. I’m sure you know the songs “Home”, “Feels Like Tonight” and “Crashed” from spiderman 3. You might also want to check their myspace for additioanl information.

PBB Teen Housemates Priscilla, Beauty, and Nicole are automatically nominated this week after committing two violations — mouthing of words, and asking information from the “outside world”.

Andy, daughter of actress Jacklyn Jose also enters the house as the newest Housemate ng Bayan.

Manila’s major transport group Pistn (Pinagkaisang Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide) will be on a nationwide transport strike tomorrow, May 12, Monday.

The transport strike is in protest to the rising oil-prices, coupled with the ever-increasing prices of rice, flour, and other basic commodities. Piston is also calling for the repeal of the 12% EVAT and the Oil Deregulation Law.

Areas where there would be Piston strikes are Alabang, Muntinlupa; Monumento, Caloocan City; Novaliches-Bayan, Cubao, Kalayaan (Kamias), Philcoa (Quezon City); Marikina; Taytay Market; Welcome Rotonda, Pier South, and Aduana Circle in Manila.

There will also be strikes in Northern, Central and Southern Luzon; Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and Masbate (Bicol region), and in Negros Occidental (two-days).

Jennylyn Mercado celebrated her birthday yesterday at GMA7’s Startalk in tears, saying she misses her Starstruck friends a lot. This, after her co-Starstruck Batch 1 finalists Yasmine Kurdi, Rainer Castillo, Dion Ignacio, Alvin Aragon, and Mark Herras showed up to give her gifts at the said talk-show. Katrina Halili, also their batchmate and now lead of Magdusa Ka, also gave a recorded message.

The pregnant Jennylyn was also asked what her wish was, and she said good health for her baby and peace of mind.

The country’s most anticipated new-age action game will open its door as Closed Beta Testing will start on May 15, 2008. Since the announcement of E-games that they will bring Cabal to the Philippines, many hardcore gamers had been waiting for it. One of the most noticeable features of Cabal Online is its unique COMBO SYSTEM animation yet maintaining low PC requirements.

If you have a closed beta account make sure you download the CBT cabal installer before the fifteen of May to avoid the rush.

A 31.5-hectare island in the Kalayaan Group of Islands (also known as highly-contested Spratlys) is a barangay of the municipality of Kalayaan, Puerto Prinsesa.  It is the biggest of the seven islands occupied by the Philippine Government but smaller than the 43-hectare Taiping Island occupied by Taiwan. Known as Pag-asa Island, it is inhabited by about 300 civilians and several members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The island has an electric generator that operates only from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. It is only during this time when residents can recharge their cellphones or watch DVD and shows on Dream Cable via the military’s wireless satellite communications.  Food supply, like rice and canned goods, is subsidized by the municipal government.  The island is reached by a two-hour plane ride from Manila or a six-hour boat ride from Palawan. AFP personnel go to the island once week onboard a C130 plane while the Philippine Navy ship make its routine visit once every three months.

Not to be outdone in the latest trend of baring flesh and shape on the boobtube, all-time fave Anne Curtis has begun shooting a fantasy serial for Channel 2’s “Diyosa”.  Onlookers say that with a pretty face and well-proportioned body, Anne is aptly a goddess!  The underwater scenes were shot by Director Wenn Deramas in Calatagan, Batangas. It is no secret that “Diyosa” is ABS-CBN’s bet against GMA 7’s Dyesebel, which according to sources was first offered to Anne Curtis.

Lethal Lasallite ng Mandaluyong got evicted last night from the bahay ni kuya. He got 26.07% votes and the lowest from the three nominated teen housemates. Josef’s guardian, Tita anna also went out the house.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has expressed its full support to the 1st Fr. Candusso Open Invitational Seven-A-Side Football Tournament at the Don Bosco Technical College grounds in Mandaluyong City. PAGCOR also fielded two teams to compete with 15 schools and club teams from Metro Manila. The tournament was organized by the Don Bosco Alumni Association and Grigio de Solaroli Football Club.

The culprit who leaked the controversial video of a man being operated on at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu has already been identified, claims the National Bureau of Investigation. This, after the Anti-Fraud and Computer Crimes Division’s agents  went to the area and conducted an investigation. The agents, however declined to name the target as of press time.

The video, popularly known as the Canestein Scandal, also facilitated numerous debates on proper medical practice and homosexuality in the country.