MANILA, Philippines — Valentine’s Day is that very special occasion lovers look forward to.
For some, Valentine’s Day becomes SAD – Single Awareness Day. While some flock to malls and restaurants to celebrate, some maintain Feb. 14 is just another ordinary day.
Local celebs share their thoughts and plans on the upcoming “red-letter” day.
For young actress Kim Chiu, ditching this year’s Valentine’s is something she will most likely do.
“Parang gusto ko na lang lampasan ang February… Kung may date? Wala, sure ‘yon. Sanay naman ako,” she told ABS-CBN News. Kim is currently being linked to her “My Binondo Girl” leading man Xian Lim but she maintains, “Friends lang kami.”
Does this have something to do with her former reel and real life partner Gerald Anderson’s blooming relationship with Sarah Geronimo? The two reportedly exchanged gifts last Christmas and are looking forward to a date this Valentine’s – if Mommy Divine will let them.
Although unofficially together, Angel Locsin admitted that she loves Phil Younghusband and considers him “mine.” The two have been exclusively dating for a year now. Angel will be dating John Lloyd Cruz, her “Unofficially Yours” leading man, when their film premieres on Feb. 14.
For sweethearts Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo, their date will have to take place before or after Feb. 14 due to work commitments.
Zanjoe will shoot a “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode with the newest kapamilya Iza Calzado on the 14th.
“My Beloved” co-stars and couple of almost three years now, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera will spend date night after Dingdong guests on Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez’s Valentine concert at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Daniel Matsunaga and Heart Evangelista, who have been dealing with breakup rumors of late, will be celebrating Valentine’s Day (also Heart’s birthday) together.
Belying the split issue, the Brazilian-Japanese model-actor told ABS-CBN News, “No, hindi totoo ‘yon... We’re together. Our relationship is going really well, thank God.”
Young love is in the air for “Growing Up” stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. Both kapamilya stars expressed the possibility of dating each other come Valentine’s.
The “Mara Clara” star said she is open to dates, if permitted by her parents. “Kung papayagan naman puwede naman kasi wala rin naman akong gagawin sa Valentine’s eh. Usually ako sa friends ko lang din naman ako sasama, manunuod lang ng movie, ganun,” she was quoted in an interview with Push.
Karylle chooses work over a possible date with rumored boyfriend Yael Yuzon of Spongecola.
“Wala ngang Valentine’s Day, puro work. Every day naman is Valentine’s Day. Kailangan manood na lang siya ng shows,” she told ABS-CBN News. Yael earlier confirmed in a separate interview that he will be working also on Valentine’s.
More busy bees will be working on the 14th.
Singer Markki Stroem said via Twitter @Markkistroem: “I will spend it in Trinoma with my band. We will be performing.” Same with “Showbiz Inside Report” host Janice de Belen (@Super_Janice), who will “be working on that day.”
“Survivor” castaway Ellen Adarna (@ellenmadarna) will have “a lunch date with my boyfriend in a steakhouse.”
Those who blocked Valentine’s Day from work include “Glamorosa” star Lorna Tolentino (@LornaTolentinoF): “Our family friends’ plan is to spend the day together with our children.”
Rocco Nacino (@nacinorocco) will “spend time with loved ones, bring my special someone to a nice dinner and then just enjoy the night.” Rocco is currently dating fellow kapuso Sheena Halili.
Singer Sitti Navarro (@bossagurl) is a homebody on Valentine’s. “I will spend it at home with the family, and eat our favorite goodies.”
What may be considered as the most-awaited Valentine date is that of the President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III with Philippine-based Korean TV personality and DJ Grace Lee. In a TV interview, the President said that he still has to see if his “date” with Lee, who happens to be a columnist of Bulletin Entertainment, will happen.
“Pwede bang abangan na lang natin kung may mangyayari do’n o wala? Kesa magplano na baka wala. Oh eh ‘di Happy Valentine’s na sa inyong lahat,” President Aquino said.
source: mb.com.ph
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Angry Birds coming to Facebook on Valentine's Day?
Angry Birds lovers may get their dream date on Valentine's Day, when the lovable video game characters slingshot their way to social networking giant Facebook.
Tech news site Penn-Olson.com reported Thursday (Manila time) Rovio, the maker of the hit game, is planning a big launch in Jakarta on Feb. 14.
"Speaking exclusively to Penn Olson today in Jakarta, Peter Vesterbacka, the ‘Mighty Eagle’ of Rovio, and Henri Holm, the SVP of Rovio Asia, shared the company’s plan to release Angry Birds to more than 800 million people on Facebook. And what’s more, the company is planning its big launch to be held in Jakarta on February 14th. Why Jakarta? Well it’s obvious, Peter says, as Jakarta is the global capital of Facebook. Holding the launch here would be appropriate as it is a major Facebook hub," it said.
Angry Birds slingshot its way to success shortly after its release in 2009, and Rovio has since been busy building the brand.
Penn-Olson said the game has had more than 700 million downloads and may have more than one billion this year.
The success of "Angry Birds" is triggering Rovio's evolution into an entertainment company that will make comics, animations, and even plush toys.
Rovio has also worked with Samsung so Angry Birds will be pre-installed on every new Smart TV and the 2010 and 2011 versions of the TV sets will get an update that will install Angry Birds, Penn-Olson reported.
"Not only that, they are bringing the Angry Birds experience to the next billion by reaching the feature phone market (working together with Nokia on its Asha series). In the near future, Rovio is also working to bring a seamless and connected experience through any platform you play Angry Birds on. For example, if you start playing Angry Birds on your iPad, you can continue your progress on your Samsung TV or on a PC in an internet cafe," it said.
However, it said gamers should not get too carried away with the game on Valentine's Day, lest they risk angry girlfriends.
"We encourage our readers not to get too carried away playing the game that you forget your normal Valentine’s Day responsibilities. Angry Birds are one thing, but angry girlfriends are a different game altogether," it said.
Facebook demonstration
Penn-Olson said Vesterbacka demonstrated the game on Facebook, showing its full screen capability and higher quality animation to maximize the playing experience.
It said Rovio will also introduce new power-ups such as an earthquake or special, bigger, or stronger birds that one can buy for 99 cents or earn while playing the game.
Social gaming
Angry Birds on Facebook will be social, with leaderboards so people can try to beat each other scores by buying power-ups to earn bragging rights.
Rovio also plans to release more games than it did last year, after releasing the Rio and Seasons variants in 2011.
It hinted at making a more localized game with local content, Penn-Olson said.
Recently, Rovio released a Year of the Dragon update to Angry Birds Seasons for the Chinese New Year where it has a new theme, animations - and a swooping dragon as a power-up.
"The team is planning to do something like this in Indonesia, and that’s another part of the reason for the visit here. The forthcoming game will include local content such as Batik, Garuda, or even Komodo so that it has a more local touch filled with Indonesian cultural references," it said.
Intern recruitment at Rovio
Rovio also plans to recruit an intern by holding a game developer competition in Indonesia.
The winner will earn an internship for a month and, in return, contribute to the localized version of Angry Birds. — TJD, GMA News
source:gmanetwork.com
Tech news site Penn-Olson.com reported Thursday (Manila time) Rovio, the maker of the hit game, is planning a big launch in Jakarta on Feb. 14.
"Speaking exclusively to Penn Olson today in Jakarta, Peter Vesterbacka, the ‘Mighty Eagle’ of Rovio, and Henri Holm, the SVP of Rovio Asia, shared the company’s plan to release Angry Birds to more than 800 million people on Facebook. And what’s more, the company is planning its big launch to be held in Jakarta on February 14th. Why Jakarta? Well it’s obvious, Peter says, as Jakarta is the global capital of Facebook. Holding the launch here would be appropriate as it is a major Facebook hub," it said.
Angry Birds slingshot its way to success shortly after its release in 2009, and Rovio has since been busy building the brand.
Penn-Olson said the game has had more than 700 million downloads and may have more than one billion this year.
The success of "Angry Birds" is triggering Rovio's evolution into an entertainment company that will make comics, animations, and even plush toys.
Rovio has also worked with Samsung so Angry Birds will be pre-installed on every new Smart TV and the 2010 and 2011 versions of the TV sets will get an update that will install Angry Birds, Penn-Olson reported.
"Not only that, they are bringing the Angry Birds experience to the next billion by reaching the feature phone market (working together with Nokia on its Asha series). In the near future, Rovio is also working to bring a seamless and connected experience through any platform you play Angry Birds on. For example, if you start playing Angry Birds on your iPad, you can continue your progress on your Samsung TV or on a PC in an internet cafe," it said.
However, it said gamers should not get too carried away with the game on Valentine's Day, lest they risk angry girlfriends.
"We encourage our readers not to get too carried away playing the game that you forget your normal Valentine’s Day responsibilities. Angry Birds are one thing, but angry girlfriends are a different game altogether," it said.
Facebook demonstration
Penn-Olson said Vesterbacka demonstrated the game on Facebook, showing its full screen capability and higher quality animation to maximize the playing experience.
It said Rovio will also introduce new power-ups such as an earthquake or special, bigger, or stronger birds that one can buy for 99 cents or earn while playing the game.
Social gaming
Angry Birds on Facebook will be social, with leaderboards so people can try to beat each other scores by buying power-ups to earn bragging rights.
Rovio also plans to release more games than it did last year, after releasing the Rio and Seasons variants in 2011.
It hinted at making a more localized game with local content, Penn-Olson said.
Recently, Rovio released a Year of the Dragon update to Angry Birds Seasons for the Chinese New Year where it has a new theme, animations - and a swooping dragon as a power-up.
"The team is planning to do something like this in Indonesia, and that’s another part of the reason for the visit here. The forthcoming game will include local content such as Batik, Garuda, or even Komodo so that it has a more local touch filled with Indonesian cultural references," it said.
Intern recruitment at Rovio
Rovio also plans to recruit an intern by holding a game developer competition in Indonesia.
The winner will earn an internship for a month and, in return, contribute to the localized version of Angry Birds. — TJD, GMA News
source:gmanetwork.com
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