GIRLS' GENERATION'S 2013 ALBUM "I GOT A BOY

Girl power is likely to be one of the New Year’s prevailing concepts as Girls' Generation practically drew first blood with the release of their fourth album "I Got A Boy". The title alone somehow suggests they're ready to dominate 2013 and no naughty boy can stop them! 

                           Girl Generation’s I GOT A BOY

Filipino fans of K-pop are in for an early treat this year following the local release of the highly anticipated new package on the very first day of 2013. The timely release and careful treatment put in preparing this album assure that listeners can hear choruses that are irresistibly melodic and catchy, or as insiders put it"easier to sing along to.Thelyrics of title track single are agreeably endearing and relatable, according to a Filipino critic scrutinizing the song. The tune is "about a girl who intimately confides to her friend and genuinely expresses her inner sentiments about a boy." 

'The Tim Yap Show ' on GMA 7

Starting January 21, eventologist and TV host Tim Yap shares the latest updates from the world of show business via his latest show on GMA dubbed as The Tim Yap Show.  

Tim Yap

Staying up late has never been this fun, exciting and entertaining. The Tim Yap Show will be the source of the latest updates from the brightest stars in showbiz and the hottest celebrities with the help of social media like Twitter and Facebook. Aside from that, Tim also gets exclusive access to the latest happenings with the most talked-about personalities in this upbeat late-night show. 

For its pilot week, expect a variety of special guests that will surely entertain the viewers such as Miss Universe 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon; socialite Tessa Prieto-Valdez; Dr. Vicky Belo and Hayden Kho; and actress, G. Toengi. 

Catch The Tim Yap Show beginning January 21, Monday to Friday before Lee San: Wind of the Palace only on GMA-7.

Dell honors Top Employees

While many opt to go after greener pastures for a quick buck, a lot still believe in loyalty. And in the IT landscape, the virtue of loyalty is alive and well. It is therefore not surprising that many people employed in this sector of society spend long careers with their respective companies.

Mr. Ramon Villacorta with Employee of the Year awardee

In Dell, for example, most of its employees continue to serve beyond five years; a time frame where many would pick up their resumes to seek higher positions and/or pay. Thus, in recognition for years served and the accompanying loyalty it took, Dell recently honored its top performers during a year-end event at the Townhall.

FHM's January issue feat Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera looks so hot and daring on the January issue of men's magazine FHM.

Marian Rivera

The Ataris Live at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (2013)

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls kicks off another exciting year of partying and rocking shows by bringing in American rock band The Ataris for a pair of scintillating live performances.

The Ataris

The band behind the smash hits ‘In This Diary’ and the Don Henley cover ‘The Boys of Summer’ will perform live at the Eastwood Central Plaza, January 19, 4pm and at the Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill on the same day at 8pm as part of its Asian Tour, which included an earlier stop in China along with upcoming shows in Singapore and Bangkok.

Bong Revilla topbills Indio

Fresh from the box-office success of his Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Si Enteng, Si Agimat at Si Ako”, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. faces 2013 with his biggest project to date with the Kapuso Network.

Bong Revilla

He leads the much-awaited drama-fantasy series Indio which will premiere on January 14 on the GMA Telebabad block.

According to Senator Bong, he is never satisfied with a mediocre work that is why he exerted extra efforts to make the series outstanding.

As Senator Bong puts it, “Bago ko simulan ang Indio, nag-acting workshop muna ako para maging maganda ang pag-portray ko sa role na Indio. Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa naming pinapaganda ang Indio. Dapat nila itong abangan dahil ito ay aming pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA for giving me a very good project to start my 2013.