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WinSource Solutions Inc. is a premiere Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company providing innovative business solutions. WinSource is owned by WinAce Holdings, a wholly Philippine-owned diversified multinational conglomerate. Dr. Patrick Azanza, is the CEO/President of Winsource Solutions Inc.  [Read More]

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PNS -- CARLA Abellana was the featured star in "Showbiz Central's" "Behind the Wall" portion. She wasn't able to guess correctly that one of the secret informants is her own elder sister, Erica, who is as pretty as Carla and can also be in showbiz.  [Read More]

PNS -- MICHELLE Madrigal looks so thin and dark at the launch of "Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown." She also showed us her scars on her arms and legs. "Insect bites ito na nakakamot ko unconsciously while I'm asleep," she says.  [Read More]

PNS -- Napanood namin noong Linggo sa The Buzz ang interview ni Charlene Gonzales kay Pokwang kung saan naglitanya ito ng kanyang sama ng loob sa mga taong patuloy na tumitira sa kanya. May instance na umiiyak ito at kung minsan naman ay nagpapatawa pa.  [Read More]

While the nightmare is over we are only beginning to recover from the shock of watching the incredible mishandling of the hostage crisis that needlessly resulted in the deaths of nine people, including that of PNP Senior Inspector, Rolando Mendoza.  [Read More]

The officers and members of the Press Photographers of the Philippines (PPP) offer their heartfelt condolences to the Chinese people for the loss of eight of their countrymen in the tragic 23 August 2010 hostage-taking incident.  [Read More]

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Veteran actress Lorna 'L.T.' Tolentino last made a movie in 2007. This was Katas ng Saudi opposite current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who picked up Best Actor trophies from three award-giving bodies. Lorna also bagged a trophy from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for her role as Jinggoy's wife.  [Read More]

"Martha Cecilia's Kristine" is off to a strong start with a sizzling hot pilot week on The Filipino Channel (TFC) that lives up to its tag as the biggest 'teleserye' of the year.  [Read More]

Kasing-init ng mga eksena sa "Martha Cecilia's Kristine" ang naging pagtanggap ng sambayanan sa programa nang ipalabas ito sa The Filpino Channel (TFC) noong nakaraang linggo.  [Read More]

PNS -- LOOKS like James Yap gained more sympathizers who think it's selfish of Kris Aquino to try getting sole custody of Baby James and to change the boy's surname. The reaction on the Internet is so negative for Kris and even the letters we receive are all for James.  [Read More]

PNS -- Dumating na nga last Saturday night sina Robin Padilla at Mariel Rodriguez mula sa ilang araw na pagbabakasyon sa India. Naging mailap daw ang dalawa sa pagbibigay ng panayam sa media na nais makibalita kung totoong ikinasal na sila.  [Read More]

PNS -- Hindi iinaasahan ni Willie Revillame ang naging pahayag ni Ms. Linggit Tan, head ng TV Production ng ABS-CBN, na walang na-ging kasunduan sina Willie at ang ABS-CBN na ibabalik ang TV host sa noontime show na Wowowee last July 31.  [Read More]

Reflections on the Manila hostage-taking incident by Primer Pagunuran After the Manila hostage taking incident that exacted death toll to nine lives, hostages and the hostage taker himself, all roads seem to lead in one direction – a bureau ...  [Read More]

PNS -- MALACANANG will not say what President Benigno Aquino thinks of the proposal to impose a P4.50 tax for every cigarette stick.  [Read More]

PNS -- SENIOR Philippine National Police officials yesterday honored former Chiefs of the PNP and the defunct Philippine Constabulary led by former President Fidel V. Ramos as it marked its Recognition Day at Camp Crame.  [Read More]

PNS -- The Philippines is aiming to become Asia's next big gambling hub with casino and entertainment resorts built in key tourist spots across the country, the nation's gaming regulator said.  [Read More]

ABS-CBN Global, an innovator and leader in providing world-class entertainment to Filipinos, once again makes a splash by bringing the popular TV franchise "The Biggest Loser" to Filipino audiences wherever they are in the world via The Filipino Channel (TFC).  [Read More]

Singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino needs to find a new man-but not for the reason you might think.  [Read More]

Sam Milby is a singer, songwriter and actor-and now, you can add to his resume, record producer.  [Read More]

PNS -- THE Philippine National Police yesterday identified the man who reportedly delivered the powerful improvised explosive device used in the Zamboanga International Airport bombing that killed two suspects and wounded 24 others, including a British national last Thursday.  [Read More]

PNS -- THE Anti-Money Laundering Council yesterday filed charges of money laundering against former Inda-nan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son, Haider, for allegedly pocketing P3 million out of the P20 million alleged ransom money paid by the family of ABS-CBN newscaster Ces Drilon.  [Read More]

PNS -- SENATE President Juan Ponce Enrile is amenable to postponing the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in October and hold it instead in December 2011.  [Read More]

PNS -- THE government must set conditions in privatizing the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation since its lucrative franchise can be likened to a license "to print money," Sen. Edgardo Angara said as he welcomed the offer of business tycoon Ramon Ang to buy PAGCOR for $10 billion.  [Read More]

PNS -- Dahil matagal nang nakalipas ang relasyon nina Anne Curtis at Richard Gutierrez, nang magkatrabaho sila ulit via the movie In Your Eyes, co-produced ng Viva at GMA Films, mature na sila and walang ilangang nangyari.  [Read More]

PNS -- In a hastily-called presscon at Annabel's in Quezon City, the former noontime king said he is poised for a battle. He announced that he is rescinding his contract with ABS-CBN which will expire on September 2011. While the network has given its official statement regarding the matter, Willie and his two lawyers are standing by their decision.  [Read More]

PNS -- HOW true na nag-file daw ng annulment si Senador Chiz Escudero sa asawang si Christine Flores Escudero kamakai-lan?  [Read More]

PNS -- Minahal at nagmahal din siya, ayon kay Rhima Ostwani, girlfriend ni Diether Ocampo for nearly two years.  [Read More]

PNS -- SEVEN years after he won as the first Male Starstruck Survivor, Mark Herras' career as an actor-dancer and TV host continues to be on the upswing. His performance as Rigo Hilario, Heart Evangelista's leading man in "Langit sa Piling Mo," is earning praises. "I don't want to waste the opportunities given to me by GMA-7 kaya nagseseryoso talaga ako sa acting," he says. "Thanks to Heart also kasi magaling siyang katrabaho. Dati ko na siyang crush, kaya nga hinihintay kong magkaroon kami ng kissing scene sa show. So far, wala pa, e. I also want to thank our director, Gil Tejada, for all his guidance in the show."  [Read More]

PNS -- DINGDONG Dantes and Marian Rivera had a joint celebration of their birthdays in "Party Pilipinas" last Sunday. They have reason to celebrate as the ratings of their soap, "Endless Love," went even higher when it was shown after "Ilumina." What can they say about this? "May sariling following ang love team namin, but more than that, 'yung magandang story ang nagdadala rito," he says. "Talaga susundan mo what happens sa love story nina Johnny at Jenny, the characters we play."  [Read More]

PNS -- "I’m done with ABS-CBN."  [Read More]

PNS -- IN another development, Willie in his presscon said that he is open to any network that will be interested in his services.  [Read More]

PNS -- WILLIE Revillame held a presscon with Atty. Ferdie Domingo and Atty. Nards de Vera to clarify issues about him and ABS-CBN. "Three months akong nawala," he says. "Pinag-isipan ko itong mabuti, ipinagdasal ko and talked about it with my family, friends and lawyers.  [Read More]

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