bloggers cover CCTV Patrol with Kabayan Noli De Castro

before CCTV cameras, when crimes and accidents were very rampant, investigations take very long. and in some instances, people involved were absolved from the crimes they committed. but in today's technology, people can point out the person or groups who attack their victims from their mobile phones to CCTV cameras. and this has been a big opportunity for TV Patrol, the flagship news program of ABS-CBN, to deliver news which are caught by these cameras with their segment CCTV Patrol.

for the first time, Kabayan Noli De Castro had the chance to discuss with bloggers about CCTV Patrol. according to him, CCTV cameras were indeed a great help for the police and investigators to track out the criminals. CCTV Patrol is another BMPM (Bayan Mo, Patrol Mo) project which gives regular citizens to give substantive material to be aired on TV for a call to action among authorities.

for instance, the robbery incident in 7-eleven convenience store in Manila helped the police about the fugitives after Zyann Ambrosio's caught videos. when it was aired on TV Patrol, police received text messages from people and follow-up reports has been released.

also another CCTV footage of several men kicking and pointing a man in his own home that went viral in the internet after it was aired in TV Patrol. netizens had heavily discussed the video about authorities have done to stop the incident. after its airing and several follow-ups, the police had identified the suspects of what they call "akyat-bahay" gang.

Kabayan Noli De Castro has stressed the importance of CCTV cameras and what it can do to solve crimes. he adds, let's make use of our own gadgets, cellphones, etc to help the victims of these suspects. he himself, even without CCTV cameras at home had installed human-sensors at home which can also be monitored remotely through an iPad. this protects him from intruders, not to mention that he is a prominent individual taking high-risks.

ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Head, Jing Reyes discussed how to people contribute to the investigation of these crimes. with a bulk number of photos and videos sent to ireport@abs-cbn.com everyday, the pool of their own researchers examine and verify these videos before it was aired on TV. they also provide the anonimity of the contibutor to protect his own rights especially with those of political figures.

CCTV Patrol footages can be sent through ireport@abs-cbn.com, or uploaded through Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bayanmoipatrolmo.akoangsimula or Twitter @bayanmo.

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WILSON PHILLIPS Live in Manila photos

happened just last night, October 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, i was so happy to see Wilson Phillips live singing songs that i grew up with. Hold On, Release Me, Kokomo and Wouldn't It be Nice covers, the whole crowd enjoyed this rare experience after Wilson Phillips make hits for more than 22 years!

i'm very lucky to have seen it at the Patron section along with friends. here are some photos during the Wilson Phillips concert:

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life of moviemaker HITCHCOCK turns to film

on February 6 2013, 20th Century Fox brings one of the celebrated film directors of all time. HITCHCOCK, a film about Alfred Hitchcock features Anthony Hopkins in the titular role together with Helen Mirren as Alma Reville; Jessica Biel as Vera Miles and Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh.

the film focuses on his love story when Alfred Hitchcock films his famous horror classic Psycho, just as the buzz for the Academy Awards nears. James D’Arcy and Toni Collette also joins the cast.

a Fox Searchlight presentation, Hitchcock will be distributed by 20th Century Fox thru Warner Bros.

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ARGO movie review

imagine you're trapped in a foreign land and there's little chance of escape. the most creative thing to rescue people from a land in dispute with your own country is taken in Warner Brother's ARGO starred and directed by Ben Affleck.

based on true events, ARGO is a rescue mission of 6 Americans who escaped a hostile takeover by the Iranians in a dispute in the late 1970s. in order to save them, CIA Agent Antonio Mendez plots a very ambitious project which raised the eyebrows of security professionals and unimaginably, the show business industry. but who cares? the agent pushed through with the help of filmmaking icons John Chambers (John Goodman) and Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin), to plot a futuristic and fake movie, Argo.

and the exciting part is how will they execute the plan making almost everyone involved. the tedious work from both parties -- and of course, more in favor of the US interest was peacefully and done in big suspense. the tension and the worry of not getting caught was done in smooth timing. hold on to your seats and cheer in their graceful escape.

i agree that this was the best rescue mission ever in history. and how it was done on film, makes adrenalin rise on getting away from danger. Argo is definitely a must-watch for suspense film fans. and Ben Affleck really does know how to choose his movies. congrats to him.

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SARAH GERONIMO is new Cherry Mobile Ambassador

Cherry Mobile continues to strengthen their brand with the value-for-money proposition and a feature-packed phone as it welcomes Sarah Geronimo as the new ambassador.

Sarah Geronimo joins the powerhouse of celebrities endorsing Cherry Mobile like John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu and Robin Padilla. Ms. Michelle Ngu, VP for Operations of Cosmic Technologies, Inc says that it was not very hard to choose Sarah as the new brand ambassador since she has the perfect charisma and her pure talent and achievements which makes her trusted by the public.

being the new brand ambassador for Cherry Mobile, Sarah Geronimo is being grateful as it continues to innovate and cater to different lifestyles. her favorite is the music app as she listens to it to keep updated on the latest music and enjoy her trips going to her appointments and tapings.

to get the latest updates on Cherry Mobile products, services and promotions, visit www.cherrymobile.com.ph.

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SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN movie review

fishing in the desert might be very impossible for a man. but in the revolutionary vision of a sheikh to bring it to his people, a fisheries expert and a partner consultant has been able to bring dreams into reality. not only of the sheikh's but also for himself.

SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN is based on a novel by Paul Torday and starts as an investigatory project for Harriett (Emily Blunt). finding Dr. Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor), a fisheries expert, she convinces him to join in the project and instill his expertise on fish in the dry land of Yemen. he was also empowered by the vision of Sheikh Muhammed (Amr Waked) to be able to help the Yemeni to raise their own source of living. during the process of building the project, Dr. Jones and Harriett discovers their common grounds. Alfred however has developed his connection with Harriett, thus forgetting his ties with a wife. when Harriett went into great depression, Alfred felt a very deep concern and almost swore to take care of her as they are together.

however that the project comes smoothly into place, resistance from radical Yemeni destroys their brainchild. but the perseverance comes from the sheikh himself and their passion and adrenalin comes again into place to rebuild what they had started -- not just the philanthropic causes but the personal lives of Harriett and Alfred as well.

if you like a very inspirational but not too heavy drama, SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN helps you to find your purpose. but makes you realize that you don't have to do it alone. hanging with to a total stranger but with very open mind, he or she makes you realize what you are capable of.

more than the three main characters, i even loved Patricia Maxwell (Kristin Scott Thomas) who was able to wind around the business of politics and media. much like as Glee's Sue Sylvester, she has this very strong character and able to manipulate the people around her but she has her own weaknesses. she's just good in hiding it in a bitchy way which makes it more fun.

it was also very educational if you're a fan of fishing. it was pretty obvious that the writer himself fishes in his spare time puts his tutorials into this novel.

opening October 10 2012, exclusively in Ayala Cinemas (Greenbelt, Trinoma, Glorietta), SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN is directed by Lasse Hallstrom under Lionsgate Pictures.

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INA KAPATID ANAK pilots October 8

a heartwarming drama begins also with the start of the final quarter of 2012. coming on ABS-CBN Primetime is the much awaited family drama, "INA KAPATID ANAK" topbilled by 4 of the most sought-after actors in Philippine TV. Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee and Xian Lim star in a compelling series about love and honor. joining are Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, Ronaldo Valdez, Eddie Gutierrez, Pilar Pilapil and Jayson Gainza to complete the powerhouse cast.

the story goes about family ties and raising a kid where we will witness two different types of mothers portrayed by Janice de Belen and Cherry Pie Picache. their relationship goes up to two generations, their parents (Pilar Pilapil, Eddie Gutierrez, Ronaldo Valdez)and even their kids (Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee and Xian Lim). for the love of a child, anything will be possible.

Janice de Belen and Cherry Pie Picache

Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu

Enchong Dee and Xian LimINA KAPATID ANAK, your hearts will melt in this teleserye. tune in on October 8 at ABS-CBN Primetime Bida after Walang Hanggan. follow updates on Twitter and Facebook through @_InaKapatidAnak and https://www.facebook.com/InaKapatidAnak.TV

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