Thursday, October 13, 2005

Call DYAB Absolutely FREE

DYAB AM is the only radio station in the Philippines which you can call from anywhere in the world absolutely free.  Thanks to DB Edwards' VOIP technology through iNTouch, you can call us from 4 a.m. to 12 midnight (Philippine time), Mondays to Fridays.  All you need is a headset.
 
You can greet your Kapamilyas in Cebu and the Visayas and Mindanao over the AM radio station of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. in Cebu Philippines .  You can also use our Internet Phone to air public service announcements for your families and friends in the Philippines.
 
Or you can tell us situationers/updates/comments about major news events in your place of work or urgent concerns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).  Let DYAB AM serve as your bridge to government agencies which can help you or your loved ones, like the Dept. of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Office of the President, local government units (LGUs) and private employment and placement agencies.
 
Bawat Pinoy Kapamilya.
 
Tawag Na!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

ABS-CBN Showbiz Headlines

007 secret safe so far as James Bond casting looms
LOS ANGELES/LONDON - Aptly enough for the world's most famous spy, the decision on who replaces Pierce Brosnan as the next James Bond remains a mystery just weeks, possibly days, ahead of an official announcement.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
 
Cinemanila finally in Manila
The name of this film festival doesn't sound right. Its official name was the Makati Cinemanila International Film Festival. The name Makati had previously been included because of the festival's annual venue at the Greenbelt theaters in past years. This peculiarity left film buffs wondering why it wasn't named "Cinemakati" instead.
The Manila Times (10/12/2005 3:55:54 AM)

Michael Bublé sings at Big Dome Wednesday night
Manila never forgets about the Canadian crooner Michael Bublé. He is, especially to the new generation, the young Frank Sinatra who brought jazz and standard music back to the mainstream.
The Manila Times (10/12/2005 3:54:58 AM)

The 'Gigolo' conquers Europe
Rob Schneider was always the clown in high school, what with his sleepy eyes, untamed hair and bold sense of humor.
The Manila Times (10/12/2005 3:54:11 AM)

Asian living at its finest
Among the several films being screened in this year's Cinemanila International Film Festival is Better Luck Tomorrow (2002). The film was written by the Asian-American writer/director Justin Lin.
DENNIS LADAW/The Manila Times (10/12/2005 3:53:13 AM)

Eminem fuels retirement rumors with hits CD
NEW YORK - Adding further fuel to the rumor that he plans to retire or at the very least take an extended break from music, Eminem is eyeing a December 6 release for his first retrospective, "Curtain Call."
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com (10/11/2005 7:39:42 PM)

Britney Spears pulls costume bra from eBay auction
LOS ANGELES - Oops! ... It happened again. Britney Spears' jewel-encrusted bra has been removed for a second time from Internet auction site eBay -- this time by the pop singer herself.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com (10/11/2005 10:44:05 AM)

Irish writer Banville wins Booker prize
LONDON - Irish writer John Banville was the surprise winner on Monday of the Booker Prize, one of the literary world's most prestigious awards, for "The Sea," his poignant and dark novel about childhood memories.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com (10/11/2005 9:04:25 AM)

Aiko, 2 friends in bar melee charged
Criminal charges were filed against Councilor Aiko Melendez of Quezon City and two of her companions in relation to an incident on October 3 inside a bar in Makati City.
The Manila Times (10/11/2005 7:53:52 AM)

Instituto Cervantes brings Spain's hottest flamenco dancer to Manila
From New York to Tokyo, aficionados flock theaters and dance studios for a feel of the flamenco. While this dance genre is Spanish by birth, years of fame and innovation have made it a world craze—the Philippines included.
The Manila Times (10/11/2005 2:57:15 AM)

Blaze destroys Wallace and Gromit's history
LONDON - All the props and sets from the Wallace and Gromit movies were feared destroyed in a fire on Monday, the day after the plasticine pals' debut feature film went straight to the top of the North American box office.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com (10/11/2005 2:56:15 AM)

J-Lo plays reporter probing Mexican border murders
NOGALES, Mexico - Pop diva and actress Jennifer Lopez has put aside her usual glamour and is filming in a hilltop shantytown this week for a gritty movie about the murders of hundreds of women on the US-Mexico border.
The Manila Times (10/11/2005 2:55:17 AM)

Erik is loyal to the 'Star'
Erik Santos's music career remains anchored on Star Records, which just released his second album, Loving You Now.
DANNY VIBAS/The Manila Times