Korina Sanchez made a formal announcement on “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon ” that she and Senator Mar Roxas II will get married at the Sto. Domingo Church this coming october 23, 2009. Event organizer Mike Niñana said the couple wanted a big church that will not only accommodate their respective families and friends but the public as well as both of them were public figures. Sto. Domingo Church was formerly known as “Our Lady of La Naval,” and considered as one of the tallest and largest in the country. Check some more updates as the engaged couple share details of their upcoming wedding.

“Hoodlum Terminator” and retired police colonel Alfonso “Boyong” Mañalac died of heart attack at the Manila Central University last Sunday. Boyong was a former Malabon police chief before he became a city councilor of Malabon. His exploits in the police service was shown in the movie titled, “Boyong Mañalac, Hoodlum Terminator” topbilled by veteran actor Eddie Garcia in the ‘80s. His colorful career in the police service somehow suffered with the killing of his son, Marlon, whose death became controversial after several policemen were tagged in the murder. Manalac’s remains lies at Floresco Funeral Homes in Tugatog, Malabon. Our deepest condolences.

NESVITA, One of the leading cereal brands of Nestle’ Philippines will have its online contest entitled ” NESVITA Beautiful 10 “. Here’s how to join;

1. If you are at least 18 years old, log on to www.adultwellness.com.ph to fill out an online registration form.
2. Then, submit your essay and a photo of you posing creatively with your NESVITA Cereal Milk Drink. Make sure your essay must not exceed 100 words.
3. Entries will be judged according to the following;
a. Creative use of the pack in the photo pose – 30%
b. Relevance of the essay discussion to the question “How does NESVITA Cereal Milk Drink make you feel beautiful inside and out?”; – 50%
c. Overall Impact – 10%
4. Top 10 winners will receive a notification of such winning via registered e-mail. Promo Period is from August 1, 2009 up to September 30, 2009. So what are you waiting for?Strike a pose and join now! For more info, please visit them at www.adultwellness.com.ph .

Maritime Industry Authority ( MARINA ) offered a suspension order in all Aboitiz Transport System vessels after the tragic sinking of SuperFerry 9 last Sunday that killed 9 people, and rescued 958 passengers including its crew members. According to Ma. Concepcion Arbolario, Marina franchising director,the agency had issued a show cause order, which effectively prohibited Aboitiz’s 10 passenger-cargo vessels from sailing, pending an investigation starting Sept. 15. MARINA will also audit the Aboitiz fleet to ensure the ships’ seaworthiness and the crews’ competence and ordered them to pay the survivors P50,000 and indemnify the families of the fatalities. Meanwhile, Aboitiz Vice President Jess Supan said that they will comply to the order even if they have not yet receive the notice.

Freedom, Peace and Justice Movement or FPJM would mobilize nationwide support for the candidacy of Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to the 2010 elections. The group also supported the candidacy of the late Fernando Poe Jr. in 2004. According to Manny Portes, FPJM Chairman, they believed that Senator Noynoy is the most qualified to become president and lead the nation from the depths of corruption, chaos and poverty. Calls for Noynoy to run for president mounted after his mother’s funeral which was attended by hundreds of thousands. And just recently, Senator Mar Roxas announced his support to Noynoy as he stepped down from running as president.

Our very own pool masters Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante bags the 2009 World Cup of Pool held last Sunday at the SM City North Annex in Quezon City. The two beat Germans Ralf Souquet and Thorsten Hohmann in a score of 11-9 to capture their second title that they got last 2006. The Pinoy Billiard champions took home the top $ 60,000 as their prize. Congratulations!

I-Witness took the risks of unveiling the tactics of the underground society of illegal transactions. Dubbed as the ” Black Market “, it will feature four documentaries from four of the highly-acclaimed journalists of GMA News and Current Affairs, Howie Severino, Jay Taruc, Sandra Aguinaldo and Kara David. Sandra Aguinaldo was the first to feature the tactics of hold-uppers Christian and Marlon. The two belonged to an 8-member group of hold uppers as they hold up jeepneys and taxis. They will also revealed their modus and the reason why they are doing this illegal activities. I Witness airs every Monday, after Saksi.

The whole Iglesia Ni Kristo Family joined with Executive Minister Eraño “Ka Erdy” G. Manalo as he was temporarily laid to rest at the Tabernacle inside the compound of the INC Central Temple. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and other Politicians attended the said funeral rites to pay their last respect for the INC Executive Minister. Ka Erdy died last Monday of cardiopulmonary arrest at his home in Quezon City at the age of 84, survived by his wife Cristina, INC Deputy Executive Minister Eduardo, Felix Nathaniel and Marco Eraño, and daughters Lolita, Erlinda and Liberty. We are praying for the eternal repose of his soul.

12 people was reportedly drowned and 30 others were missing as M/V Superferry 9 tilted and sank off in Zamboanga del Norte early yesterday. A total of 926 passengers were rescued by the Philippine Navy and Coastguards. Rescued passengers and crewmen were transferred to two nearby commercial ships. Based on the Coast Guard officials update, 900 of the 968 people on board have been rescued as of 3:05 p.m. yesterday. Meanwhile, the Aboitiz Transport System took the responsibility of providing assistance for the victims and the survivors, as the ship was insured. SuperFerry 9 was carrying 847 passengers, 117 crew members and four sea marshals.

Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the Jesus is Lord Movement announced yesterday that he will continue to run in the 2010 presidential elections. He said that he made the announcement as he wants to continue the vision of the Bangon Pilipinas Party. That means he is the latest addition for the Presidential aspirants for the 2010 polls. It was recalled that in 2004, Bro Eddie aspired to be the next President but unfortunately, he did not make it. Villanueva also added that Bangon Pilipinas respects the decision of Senator Mar Roxas to give way to his fellow Liberal to take on the torch of the Party’s leadership for the 2010 elections. But the party’s move does not influence Bangon Pilipinas’ own plans.

LPG Marketers Association takes another price adjustment as they increase their A P1 autogas effective today. According to LPGMA president Arnel Ty, the price increase took effect earlier at 6 a.m. Autogas is an LPG-based vehicle fuel that is primarily fed to especially converted taxis. LPGMA explained that they needed to recover P2.20 in terms of their retail price for autogas. Petron Corp. also increased its autogas price last wednesday by P1.41 per liter. The fuel currently retails between P22 and P23. On the other hand, Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes told LPG retailers to stop making premature announcements regarding price hikes, saying that it could do more harm than good.

78 out of 108 passed the Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination given by the Board of Guidance and Counseling in Manila last August 2009. The announcement was made yesterday in order to inform the examiners. Professional Regulatory Commission also revealed that 76 applicants were approved for registration without examination as Guidance Counselors in accordance with Republic Act No. 8981. There will be a registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card that will start from September 9 to 18. Oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Centennial Hall of Manila Hotel in Manila. Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA) registration will also start on September 9, 2009.

1st MTRCB TV Awards will be held tonight at the Cinema 5, Gateway, Araneta Center. Headed by its Chairman Consoliza Laguardia.The awards night will feature Nine Awarding Categories namely; News, Public Affairs Show, Educational Show, Children’s Show, Reality Show, Comedy Show,Talent Show, Drama Show and Teleserye. Chairperson Laguardia will also give special and individual awards including MTRCB Lifetime Achievement Award, Special Award for Promoting Nation-Building, Special Award for Promoting Family Values and Solidarity; Special Award for Promoting Moral Values; Special Award for Promoting Education for the Marginalized; Best Male Host, Best Female Host, Best Actor, and Best Actress. The event will be hosted by former OMB Chairman Edu Manzano.

National Council for Commuters Protection aims to opposed plans to re-impose a P10 add-on rate for taxi cabs. According to NCCP president Elvira Medina, they will block the petition once taxi operators file it before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ( LTFRB ). The group threatened to file an appeal to reimpose the P10 compulsory tip because of a series of price hikes in LPG. Medina also added that taxi operators should also discipline drivers who are arrogant, abusive and selective. It was recalled that LTFRB suspended the P10 add-on rate for taxis last Dec. 3 2008 when LPG prices dropped.

Presidential aspirants Governors Ed Panlilio of Pampanga and Grace Padaca of Isabela have decided to withdraw from the May elections and support Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on its aim to a higher position in the 2010 elections. This was after Sen. Mar Roxas, decided to step aside in favor of Aquino, who has gone on a spiritual retreat to seek “divine guidance” and ponder his next move. Panlilio and Padaca are scheduled to formally announce their support for Aquino at Club Filipino on Friday, joining them is Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo of the Liberal Party. This move aims to unify the opposition to have only one standard bearer for the 2010 Presidentiable race.