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Not a Jaded Voyager

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Over the years, Hot Hunk HH has been known to be a cool and humble guy. HH rose to fame under his Former Network FN, casting him in youth-oriented shows where he was paired with the network's pretty and talented actresses. Soon he graduated from supporting to lead roles. However, due to circumstances beyond his control, he has done some network transfers.

HH's new management now inspires him more with great promise. While he comes from a clan of showbiz personalities, HH says he wants to establish and make a mark by himself. After all, he knows he has great potentials early on. Apart from it, he is a professional, humility personified - some dying traits in the industry - and that is taking good looks aside.

Is it for the above reason why girls swoon over him? He had been rumored to be romantically involved with a number of beautiful women, the latest of which is reportedly a Sexy Actress SA who recently broke up with a cute beau with HH being accused as the 3rd party. Yet HH seems to be the least bothered. As far as he knows, girls pursue him more than he does. Yes, the gentleman also knows when to bite if needed.

When HH got a number of projects with a previous network, there were talks that a Top Executive was behind his clinching some good projects back then. Supposedly, it through the immense kindness and generosity of TE who took a special ' liking' of HH and really took care of him. Notwithstanding the benefits he gained, HH went for the quiet set-up with TE.

Once during a drinking session with friends, he was reportedly so tactless and went overboard when he said that it was better going for TE rather than be choosy since he knows that he is not as blessed down there anyway.

Indeed , such humility as its finest. Yet one of HH's exes had only nice words for him. She quipped that HH may not be that gifted but he definitely made up for it with his superior skills. Hey, who cares about size anyway if such a pretty face is a performer far excellance? Do you?

" Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work."

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Manny Pacquiao: It's Earned Money, Not DAP or PDAF

WHY ME? Professional boxer and Sarangani Rep Manny Pacquiao cries foul over a Court of Tax Appeal order to freeze his bank accounts. File photo by Rappler

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Fresh from his victory against American boxer Brandon Rios in Macau, professional boxer and Sarangani Rep Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao now faces a different opponent – the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Pacquiao said the tax bureau ordered his bank accounts frozen due to a P2.2-billion tax evasion case, leaving him financially paralyzed.

"This is harassment," the former eight-division world champion said in a television interview.

The disclosure came just two days after Pacquiao, 34, resurrected his boxing career with a unanimous points decision over Rios in Macau.

He dedicated his victory to victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), which claimed thousands of lives in Visayas region this month.

Pacquiao arrived in the Philippines Tuesday, November 26 and immediately addressed the tax issue in a statement released to the media.

In his statement, he hit back calling BIR's accusations "baseless."

"The BIR claims I earned more than what I actually did, without any evidence to back it up. They ignored information given by Top Rank and HBO and insisted I earned more," he said. "My lawyers have given them all the info that they want and they still refuse to believe. I really don't know why I am being singled out."

Pacquiao asked the Court of Tax Appeals to lift the bank freeze, but the court has yet to rule on the petition, according to court papers.

'Not DAP or PDAF'

Pacquiao, who is on his second term as Sarangani representative, compared his situation with the legal scrutiny being faced by public funds.

"Hindi ako makapag-withdraw ni isang singkong sentimo sa sarili ko pong pera. Hindi ko magamit para man lang makatulong. Ang pera kong ginarnish ng BIR ay hindi po nakaw at hindi po PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) o DAP (Disbursement Acceleration Program). Ito po ay galing sa lahat ng suntok, bugbog, pawis at dugo na tiniis ko sa boxing," he added.

(I cannot withdraw even one cent of my own money. I can't even use it to help. My money that was garnished by the BIR was not stolen, it's not PDAF or DAP. It came from all the punches, sweat and blood that I endured in boxing.)

The Supreme Court earlier declared lawmakers' PDAF, the subject of a multibillion scam, as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the court is presently hearing oral arguments for DAP, the executive's economic booster scheme.

'Only P1M was frozen'

BIR chief Kim Henares confirmed that bank accounts of Pacquiao and his wife were frozen.

However, she denied any harassment, saying only two bank accounts containing a total of P1.1 million were held.

She said she issued a warrant of distraint and levy after Pacquiao failed to pay his liabilities. "We wrote banks and told them if you see his money, tell us how much and garnish that amount," she said in a radio interview.

She said out of 22 banks they wrote, only two reported holding accounts owned by the boxing champ.

"Our presumption is there's no other money that's been garnished except for that P1.1 million. The banks should have reported it to us if they are in fact holding money in custody for the government."

The amount is measly considering the huge winnings Pacquiao takes home from his boxing matches.

Asked where he could be keeping the rest of his money, Henares replied: "Ay hindi ko alam sa kanila. Posibleng na-withdraw na bago na-garnish. O kaya ang pera n'ya ay wala dito, nasa America or nasa ibang bansa." (We don't know with them. It's possible he already withdrew his money before we ordered it garnished. Or maybe his money's not here, it's in the US or some other country.)

Tax case

The freeze order stemmed from a P2.2-billion tax case filed by the tax bureau against Pacquiao.

BIR claimed Pacquiao failed to declare his winnings from his 2008 and 2009 boxing matches in his income tax returns for said years.

But the boxing icon said he already paid taxes on those earnings in the US, which has a treaty with the Philippines that allows citizens of both countries to avoid double taxation.

He said the tax bureau rejected the documents he provided to prove he had already paid the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

"I am not a criminal or a thief. I am not hiding anything. I will face my problems as they come," Pacquiao said.

"I have already paid my taxes in America. Had I not paid the correct taxes they (US authorities) would have come after me and I would not have been able to travel there."

Henares said that taxes paid in the US are creditable here, but she stressed a proper process of filing must be followed.

"Kailangan i-report lahat ng kita mo, tapos ko-kompyutin ang tax sa Pilipinas. Tapos no'n pwede mong ibawas ang binayad mong buwis sa America pero dapat may evidence na nagbayad ka sa IRS." (All earnings must be reported in the Philippines and your taxes will be based on that. After that, taxes you paid in the US will be deducted provided you have evidence that you indeed paid the IRS.)

Henares said Pacquiao failed to submit the proper documents.

She said the bureau gave him two years to respond to their assessment but all he submitted was a letter from his US promoter Top Rank saying he had paid his taxes in the US, according to Henares.

"Anyone can write that. That's not official document," she noted.

President Benigno Aquino's spokesman Herminio Coloma brushed off suggestions Pacquiao was being singled out for political harassment.

"We are a government of laws, not of men," Coloma told reporters.

The government has been running a campaign against high-profile tax evaders, targeting movie stars as well as businessmen who flaunt their wealth through flashy sports cars.

Donations for Yolanda victims

Pacquiao said most of his cash was kept in his Philippine bank accounts. He did not say how much was garnished.

He said the freeze order left him without money to pay his staff, and forced him to borrow "not less than one million pesos" to fulfill pledges to help victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

Pacquiao is now eyeing more lucrative fights in the US as he continues to pursue a political career.

At his peak, he was regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, becoming the only man to win world titles in eight weight divisions.

The former street kid who ran away from home to pursue a boxing career became one of the globe's wealthiest athletes.

But his career nosedived after suffering two losses last year, the second in a humiliating knockout to Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez that prompted questions over whether the ageing warrior should retire.

But even last year, Forbes magazine listed him as the 14th highest-paid athlete globally with an estimated $34 million in earnings.

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Momentum On-Ear

Momentum On-Ear: Stunning Sound – Sensational Style

SENNHEISER has finally released to the Philippines its Momentum On-Ear headphones. For those who don’t want to compromise anything--sound nor design-- the perfect cans have arrived.

The Momentum On-Ears were designed for those who define their own style. The release of seven colors for the On-Ear headphones celebrates a fresh and expressive vibe. It is all about being a classic: timeless style that reflects your design principles. The On-Ears are lightweight and portable. The ear cups and headband are made with Alcantara®, a high-tech material produced in Italy. A material known for its comfort, durability, and breathable finish, Alcantara® is the ideal material for the On- Ears not only for a stylish and luxurious look, but also for the ultimate comfort even for long hours of listening. The ear cups are attached to highly mobile ball joints running in sliders, giving you nothing less of the perfect fit.

“They embody sound and style, and they definitely make a statement: one that is timeless; understated but striking at the same time,” said Donald Low, Products Marketing Manager of Sennheiser Asia.

SENNHEISER has always stood for unparalleled sound, and with the Momentum line, nothing has been compromised. The Momentum On-Ears feature high-end transducers that allow for clarity and detail with a slight bass emphasis, merging nothing less of the perfect acoustics with aesthetics.

Perfection in every detail MOMENTUM On-Ear headphones feature a single-sided detachable cable with convenient in-line remote and microphone for Apple iDevices, for easy control of music playback and to make and receive calls on the go.

The new member of the MOMENTUM family is available in the colours blue, green, pink, ivory, brown, black and red.

The Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear is available in select retail stores at PhP11, 290.00.

For more information, visit www.sennheiser.com or like the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SennheiserPH .

Cosmopolitan's Hug a Hunk for the Victims of Yolanda

The storm may have passed, but the aftermath is still felt by the entire country, particularly those affected in the Visayas region. Many still need our help and it is our duty and responsibility to help them in any way we can.

Even a simple gesture like a hug can make a big difference. Join our Hug A Hunk fundraiser on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Center (area between Nike and Krispy Kreme).You’ll get a chance to snuggle up to hotties like June Macasaet, Sam Ajdani, Vince Ferraren, Jon Hall, Miguel Lasala, Jules Aquino, Vic Sy, Van Leano, Jake Letts, and more! All proceeds from this event are for the benefit of Yolanda victims. Hugs are at P100 each!

See you there, CGs!

Aching for a Company

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Who would have thought that Talented Actress TA would be so desperate as to reunite with a former fling, a Young Actor YA after all the heated exchanges of words thrown at each other only a few years back?

The two are reportedly constantly together again which is really kind of unthinkable if you are privy to their love story. But as they say, truth is stranger than fiction, or is it?

So many times, TA has shown just how she can be stubborn and unaffected by outside forces when making her own decisions, especially on love matters. She continued to defy even family members in the midst of their strong objection for her choices.

When TA got romantically involved with a Private Personality PP, her family did not exactly approve of it, as well as the family of PP. Yet the headstrong TA and her love-stricken boyfriend PP ignored the objections and went on with their relationship.

But unbeknownst to both guys PP and YA, it was during TA's affair with PP that she allegedly also got romantically involved with YA. The triangle affair resulted in a very controversial bombshell that made hell for their respective families. Yet even after that, the playful TA continued going out with PP, to the utter disgust of their loved ones.

Fast forward to present: Reportedly, TA and PP have finally called it quits, leaving TA officially single – but only for a second. Allegedly, she is now back to YA' s arms. YA who lay low from showbiz for a while is back - more fit, fully buffed and hunkier. The new YA must have enticed TA even more such that she makes it a point to see him amidst her own busyness.

Hope that their reunion would not boomerang on them once again, as TA was again seen in YA's place recently. You know what happens when lust becomes uncontrollable. The two were just done eating pizza, when suddenly YA asked TA to give him a head. Although reluctant at first since she had just eaten, TA obliged and did as told. That time, the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak - their lust was at full speed, but it landed on the wrong tool - TA threw up big time.

" A relationship isn't going to make me survive. It's the cherry on top. " ~ Jennifer Aniston

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27th Star Awards for TV Winners List

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Kapuso actress Marian Rivera and Kapamilya actors Coco Martin and Richard Yap are among the top winners at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV held at the AFP Theater in Quezon City o Sunday, November 24.

Marian was named Best Drama Actress for her performance in “Temptation of Wife.” The GMA-7 star bested seven other actresses including Nora Aunor (for “Never Say Goodbye”), Judy Ann Santos (for “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”), and Carla Abellana (for “My Husband’s Lover).

It’s been a good year for Marian, who won an acting award for her portrayal in the 2012 primetime series “Amaya” earlier this year. She is also nominated for an Asian TV Award for her role in “Temptation of Wife.”

Meanwhile, Coco Martin (“Juan dela Cruz”) and Richard Yap (“Be Careful with My Heart”) tied for the Best Drama Actor award.

“Juan dela Cruz” won the Best Primetime Drama Series award, while “Be Careful With My Heart” won the Best Daytime Drama Series award.

The Best Drama Supporting Actress award went to KC Concepcion, for her role in “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala.” Young stars Arjo Atayde of “Dugong Buhay” and Arron Villaflor of “Juan Dela Cruz” received the Best Drama Supporting Actor.

Nikki Gil received the Best Single Performance for an Actress award for her work in the “Ilog” episode of ABS-CBN’s drama anthology series “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

Michael V and Rufa Mae Quinto were named Best Comedy Actor and Best Comedy Actress for “Bubble Gang,” while “Pepito Manoloto” won Best Comedy Show.

TV5 won three awards overall: Best Children Show (“Batibot”), Best Talent Search Program (“Talentadong Pinoy Worldwide”), and Best Female Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host (Cristy Fermin for “Ang Latest”).

ABS-CBN and GMA-7 were both named Best TV Station, with the Kapamilya network winning 31 awards out of 56 categories (including four ties).

Here are other winners of the 27th Star Awards for TV:

Best Drama Anthology: Magpakailanman (GMA-7)

Best Child Performer: Andrea Brillantes (Annaliza)

Best New Male TV Personality: Ruru Madrid

Best New Female Personality: Janella Salvador

Best Gag Show: Banana Split (ABS-CBN) and Bubble Gang (GMA-7)

Best Musical Variety Show: ASAP 18

Best Variety Show: It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN)

Best Female TV Host: Anne Curtis (It’s Showtime)

Best Male TV Host: Billy Crawford (It’s Showtime)

Best Public Affairs Program: Imbestigador (GMA-7)

Best Public Affairs Program Host: Vicky Morales (Wish Ko Lang)

Best Horror/Fantasy Program: Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN)

Best Reality Competition Program: Extra Challenge (GMA-7)

Best Reality Competition Program Host: Judy Ann Santos (Mastef Chef Pinoy Edition)

Best Game Show: Celebrity Bluff (GMA-7)

Best Game Show Host: Luis Manzano (Deal or No Deal)

Best Talent Search Program Host: Robi Domingo, Alex Gonzaga, and Toni Gonzaga (The Voice of the Philippines)

Best Youth Oriented Program: LUV U (ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program: Born To Be Wild (GMA-7)

Best Educational Program Host: Kim Atienza (Matanglawin)

Best Celebrity Talk Show: Kris TV

Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Vice Ganda (Gandang Gabi Vice)

Best Documentary Program: I-Witness (GMA-7)

Best Documentary Program Host: Kara David, Sandra Aguinaldo, Howie Severino, and Jay Taruc (I-Witness)

Best Magazine Show: I Juander (GMA News TV)

Best Magazine Show Host: Jessica Soho (Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho)

Best News Program: State of the Nation (GMA News TV)

Best Male Newscaster: Julius Babao (TV Patrol)Best Female Newscaster: Karen Davila (Bandila)

Best Morning Show: Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show Host: The hosts of Unang Hirit (GMA-7)

Best Public Affairs Program: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda (The Bottomline with Boy Abunda)

Best Showbiz Oriented Talk Show: Startalk (GMA-7)

Best Make Showbiz Oriented Talk Show Host: Ogie Diaz (Showbiz Inside Report)

Best Travel Show: Biyahe Ni Drew (GMA News TV)

Best Travel Show Host: Richard Gutierrez (Pinoy Adventures)

Best Lifestyle Show: Convergence (NET 25)

Best Lifestyle Show Host: Solenn Heussaff (Fashbook)

Chavit Singson Kills Lion on Birthday

A screenshot of the Philippine Times of Southern Nevada online newspaper featuring Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson's safari tour.

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According to the report, Singson went to the Kalahari Desert, which extends 900,000 square kilometers and covers much of Botswana and parts of Namibia and South Africa, to hunt wild animals.

Singson, like all other hunters, waited for about a year to get his shooting license, it said.

"His hunting rifle took down a male lion and an antelope, highly valued targets. Needless to say, he couldn't be happier. His feats were celebrated in his birthday bash in Spear Safari, also in the savannah. An image of his prized catch is printed onto his cake, making the celebration go down in history as one of the most memorable," the report said.

Meanwhile, an online petition at Change.org is asking Singson and his family to stop hunting wild ducks.

The petition, which has so far garnered over 600 signatures, started after photos of Singson and his daughter, Richelle, hunting wild ducks in Ilocos Sur went viral online early this month.

The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines said the Singsons have "shown a blatant disregard for our country's wildlife laws and the welfare of our wildlife by advocating the hunting of protected species and posting photos of their father-daughter hunting spree on Facebook and Instagram."

"We ask former Gov. Chavit Singson and his daughter Richelle Singson to stop promoting, advocating, and practicing hunting of Philippine wildlife. We hope they will instead promote the protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitat," the group said.

ABS-CBN News Channel tried to contact the former governor to get his reaction but he has not been answering the calls.

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