Philippine Information Agency Website Defaced

The Philippine Information Agency website (http://www.pia.gov.ph/)  was defaced by hackers displaying the Chinese Flag while playing a hip-hop song.

As of this time, Hongkong officials have not taken the responsibility of the incident. 

“We are alerting all government agencies to review and improve the security of their websites in view of the hacking of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) website this afternoon. Our two websites, president.gov.ph and gov.ph remain secure. We are adopting best practices to lessen the vulnerability of our websites to hacking and other cyber crimes.”

The defacement of PIA website is the not the first time of the Philippine government website has been defaced.  Other that have been defaced last year are from DOST, Philpost and Department of Health.

8 Tourists Dead In Manila Hostage

Philippine commandos have stormed the bus with 15 Chinese tourists held hostage by a former policeman, ending the 11-hour hostage taking in Manila. Eight of the hostages have been confirmed dead. The gunman has also been killed in the storming. The operation started with police firing on the bus' tires to immobilize it, then using hammers to smash windows, doors and windscreen. They were forced to withdraw after a series of hunshots rang out from inside the vehicle, but renewed the storming later.

GMA-7 Version of Lupang Hinirang With Kapuso Stars

GMA’s own version of “Lupang Hinirang” premieres Sunday on “Party Pilipinas” with an all-star cast playing national heroes. Leading the pack is Richard Gutierrez, cast in the role of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, looking elegant and every inch a gentleman of the old school, while Dingdong Dantes plays Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, strong and mighty on horseback.

Playing other important roles are the network’s equally important actors, including: Dennis Trillo as Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Aljur Abrenica as Lapu-Lapu, Mark Anthony Fernandez as Andres Bonifacio, Marvin Agustin as Jose Rizal.

The roster of Kapuso stars playing icons in Philippine history includes, in alphabetical order: Victor Aliwalas, Alvin Aragon, Bea Binene, Iza Calzado, Bodie Cruz, Gabby and Geoff Eigenmann, Carlo Gonzalez, Carl Guevarra, Dion Ignacio, Paolo Paraiso, Enzo Pineda, Rhian Ramos, Marian Rivera, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, JC Tiuseco, Dennis Trillo, and TJ Trinidad.

They are joined by Ogie Alcasid, Heart Evangelista, Eddie Garcia, Jaya, Zoren Legaspi, German Moreno, Regine Velasquez, Carmina Villaroel, Jillian Ward. Not to be left behind are the stars of News and Public Affairs: Arnold Clavio, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales, Howie Severino, Jessica Soho, and Mel Tiangco.

Shot wholly in high-definition (HD) digital video technology, the national anthem is scheduled to roll soon on the big screens of SM across the country. It will also be part of GMA’s sign-on and sign-off messages marking the beginning and end of each day’s broadcast.

“Lupang Hinirang,” which runs for two and a half minutes, is directed by Paul Ticzon, who says it took his team 10 months of meticulous research and preparation to shoot the vignettes.

Kris Aquino Hurt Over James Yap Mother

Kris Aquino expressed hurt over disparaging statements from her mother-in-law in a televised interview last week.

Reacting to Annie Yap’s comments, notably a statement wherein she said she personally did not like Kris for her son James from the start, Kris said in an interview with ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz” on Sunday, August 15:

“Pinanood ng mga sisters ko at siyempre noong pinag-uusapan nila…hinanap ko na din at pinanood ko. Siyempre masakit…Siyempre, tao lang naman ako. Kung maririnig ko na never kang nagustuhan, siyempre masakit naman ‘yun.”

Annie had mentioned in her interview with GMA-7’s “Showbiz Central” last week that she was upset that Kris was putting the blame on James for their marital woes.

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Marian Rivera Answers Questions From Fans

Ever wonder how Marian Rivera maintains her lovely face? Did you want to know when will his Marian's father visit Manila? Know the answers as Marian Rivera answers questions from her fans.

Kris Aquino Files Case To Nullify Marriage To James Yap

Youngest sister of President Noynoy Aquino, Kris Aquino files annulment case with her marriage MVP player James Yap.  Kris wants her marriage to James to be annulled according to her lawyers.

Sources stated that several court officials, led by the sherriff of the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC), were spotted outside the Araneta Coliseum waiting for Yap.

The officials were reportedly there to serve the basketball star the petition filed by Aquino to nullify their marriage.

However, Yap was not able to receive the petition, since he was able to leave the Araneta Coliseum quickly.

The court officials declined to give a statement.

In a phone interview, Yap told he was surprised by the presence of the court officialsat Araneta Coliseum. He stated he was not aware that there were people from the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) waiting for him at the Araneta Coliseum.

Aquino, meanwhile, was advised by her lawyer to not speak about the issue.

However, in her Twitter account, Kris said: "No matter how brave u try to be, a breakup is painful. Quoting again from my love iphone app- when u break up, your whole identity is shattered. It's like death. True, it's hard to get to know myself all over again as just me & no longer part of a couple."

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Manny Pacquiao Happy For Krista

Actress Krista Ranillo has just tied the knot and among those who celebrate this milestone in her life is boxing hero and Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao.

Pacquiao, who once was romantically linked to her, said in a recent interview: "Masaya ako para sa kanya [Ranillo]. Hindi pa naman [kami nag-uusap] pero masaya ako kung saan siya masaya.”

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Kris Aquino to Judge Ms. Universe 2010?

The camp of controversial actress-host and presidential sister Kris Aquino finally reacted to reports saying Aquino was invited to judge this year's Miss Universe tilt to be held in Las Vegas.


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