7 bridal showers for Marian – so far

Members of the entertainment press had fun at the bridal shower given by the Belo Medical Group to Marian Rivera held on December 5. The event also served as the launch of the Bridal Beauty Package for would-be brides who want to feel more beautiful on their wedding day.

That was the sixth bridal shower that Marian attended. She says she can’t say no to friends who hosted bridal showers for her. She isn’t asking for them, but these are being offered to her wholeheartedly. Besides, she can’t say no to Dr. Vicki Belo who is one of the sponsors of her and Dingdong Dantes’ wedding. So when Dr. Vicki told her about the planned bridal shower, Marian requested that she be joined by the members of the press who had been very supportive of her.

She was given another bridal shower by “Eat Bulaga” last Saturday, but it had to be cut short because the show already went overtime. Marian said she is very thankful for the noontime show because her exposure in the Sugod Bahay segment drew her closer to the people. Her stint in Sugod Bahay erased the impression that Marian is hard to deal with. It showed viewers the real Marian – caring, lovable and down-to-earth. And she promised that after her wedding, she will join the segment anew even on a limited basis.

Marian will follow the Filipino tradition of not fitting her wedding gown that will be brought personally to the Philippines by Dubai-based fashion designer Michael Cinco.

The press people who attended the bridal shower were one in saying that Marian is such a beautiful bride. As her wedding day nears, the more beautiful she becomes.

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The Happy Network ushers in the New Year with only the happiest vibes and the most delightful programming that brings back the good times on TV. Starting with a grand free-for-all spectacular countdown to be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year’s Eve, TV5 claims 2015 as the year to spread more joy, inspiration and happiness with a fresh lineup of exciting new shows.

TV5’s new programs for 2015 include the “Hi-5 Philippines,” the local edition of the world-famous and iconic children’s shows; “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” a lifestyle reality show featuring the wives and partners of PBA superstars; “E5,” a sassy showbiz, fashion and lifestyle program; and “Extreme Challenge: Kaya Mo Ba ‘To,” a show filled with death-defying stunts hosted by Derek Ramsay with the racers of “The Amazing Race Philippines Season 2.”

As happiness is very much related to laughter and cheer, TV5 introduces its fresh and exciting new comedy shows “Mac and Chiz,” featuring the surprising heartthrob tandem of Derek Ramsay and Empoy Marquez; “Two and ½ Daddies,” which stars the siblings Robin Padilla, Rommel Padilla and BB Gandanghari for the first time on TV; and “No Harm No Foul,” a soon-to-be weekend laugh fest featuring comedy giant Ogie Alcasid with the giants of the PBA hardcourt.

TV5 will also launch the thrilling reality shows namely “Rising Stars,” the singing search where every contestant’s video selfie is a passport to stardom; “Last School Standing,” a game show that supports top high schools in the country; and “Move It: Clash of the Street Dancers,” where the best hiphop groups in the country clash in a series of breathtaking dance-offs.

Making viewers happy by helping them with their health, love and life problems are “What’s the Problem,” where Gelli De Belen, Arnel Ignacio and lawyer Mel Sta. Maria provide legal and practical advice based on life experiences; “Call Me Papa Jack,” where radio host and love guru Papa Jack gives his signature point-blank love advice; and “Healing Galing,” where alternative medicine advocate Dr. Edinell Calvario and anti-aging specialist Dr. Hayden Kho reach out to those seeking medical advice.

These are just a few of the new shows TV5 has lined up for 2015 for Filipinos who want to do away with heavy and problem-laden TV shows. And with its much-awaited New Year countdown, TV5 gives the public a taste of how life becomes a lot better once they make the right choice to be happy beginning this 2015.

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No person in his right mind would dare smell his pair of socks, especially if this had been used for seven days without washing just to prove that it doesn’t smell bad.

But this is the challenge of rapper Andrew E and the makers of Exped Socks (which Andrew E endorses) since this is the thrust of their campaign. Since they are using charcoal technology in Exped Socks, which originated in Japan, even if you use the socks for seven days, without washing, it won’t have an offensive smell. “I did it myself after a performance and it’s true, the socks don’t smell bad,” the rapper said.

In line with this campaign is also the release of Andrew E’s new album titled “Singhutin Mo Baby,” which contains 10 songs including five cuts to be used for the promo of Exped Socks. Aside from that, the album also has five new compositions of Andrew E that should be a good buy as a Christmas present. All you need to do is to buy P1000 worth of Exped Socks and you get a copy of Andrew’s new rap album.

It was indeed a great opportunity for Andrew E to get into a partnership with the company for this campaign. He had been using another brand of socks (which is also owned by the makers of Exped) and everything just fell into place. After they talked last July, the album was made through the efforts of Exped and is now available for rap music fans. Andrew E may have been in the industry for more than two decades but he hasn’t lost his touch.