MANILA, Philippines — There will be “unlimited” revelations in the newest and fourth edition of “Pinoy Big Brother” which starts airing Saturday night (Oct. 29) on ABS-CBN.

In “PBB Unlimited: The Big Fiesta,” hosts Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzalez who will be joined by newbies Robi Domingo and Martin Concio, will finally reveal the new set of housemates.

“This is definitely going to be better than the last,” an excited Toni said. “Compared to past seasons, I think this is the grandest season of PBB.”

As for the additional hosts, the program is both a challenge and a dream-come-true. Robi, an alumnus and the second placer of “PBB Teen Edition Plus” in 2008, said, “It feels really great. Being one of the housemates before, I could really relate to their experiences and tell it to the viewers.”

Meanwhile, Bianca felt mixed emotions and is looking forward to work with the same people she has worked with since “PBB Teen Edition.” She said, “It’s great to be part of PBB because, I, Toni, and even the whole production staff grew up with the show.”

Catch “PBB Unlimited Update” weeknights during “Maria La Del Barrio” and “100 Days to Heaven” and don’t miss the actual kick-off show “PBB Unlimited: The Big Fiesta” Saturday night on ABS-CBN.

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MTV EXIT Campaign comes with a free concert set Saturday

Set Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds is a special free concert that marks the return of MTV
EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign to the Philippines. This is in partnership with the Philippine Government, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Australian Government.

To perform are the Californian alternative rock band Evaline and local artists Parokya ni Edgar, Pupil, Ebe Dancel, and Itchy Worms with the special appearance of Filipino heartthrob Dingdong Dantes who is the new MTV EXIT Celebrity Ambassador in the Philippines. Dingdong hosted a 30-minute docu film entitled “Enslaved: An MTV EXIT Special,” which gives audiences a real and rare glimpse into human trafficking and exploitation in the Philippines. The special will premiere on GMA News TV Channel 11 on Nov. 27 at 9:55 p.m.

At the recent press conference for the event, MTV EXIT Campaign Director Matt Love said, “We are excited to return to the Philippines to inspire youth to take action against this crucial issue. ‘MTV EXIT Line in Manila’ harnesses the power and influence of music to bring together international and local artists in solidarity with youth across the country to fight against this problem affecting millions of people worldwide.”

The concert will be hosted by MTV VJ Holly.

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Blessed John Paul hymns launched

Liturgical music geniuses Maestro Ryan Cayabyab and Jesuit priest Fr. Manoling Francisco have collaborated to create a hymn especially for Blessed John Paul II’s call to holiness that he imparted to the Filipino people in two pastoral visits. Entitled “Call Us To You,” the composition was requested by the Araneta Center as a highlight of the liturgical concert “Blessed: A Call To Holliness” which will be staged Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Cayabyab expressed that he felt privileged to work with Fr. Manoling. “The words should be like a prayer,” Ryan said, “I have long wanted to work with Fr. Manoling. Magiging panalangin ang titik na ilalapat niya. The melody will come.”

Fr. Manoling decided against writing about the virtues of the late pontiff or his accomplishments, “If the song is about John Paul II, the usage will be limited to occasions centered on him. Instead, I wrote a hymn that is a song to our Lord, the lyrics inspired by the words of JPII on holiness, faith, and the Christian vocation culled from his various speeches and writings,” Fr. Manoling explains.

“Call Us To You” will be launched during the musical concert to honor Blessed John Paul II Saturday from 1-6 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings Saturday, Oct. 29, go to King of Talk Boy Abunda, Digna Santiago, Atty. Apple Daza, PPL’s Angelika dela Cruz, Sessy Garcia, Maridel Villavicencio, Laarni Laxamana, Edna Buenabentura, Alberto Magabo, Roda S. Azarcon, Mrs. Flor Salvador, Linda Luciano, Lorna Llanes, Zenie Batino, Mary Rose Roxas and Adam Moraleta of Team Energy, Jeannette Reyes, Louie Kierulf, David Jude Sta. Ana, Filipina Diga, Annalyn Jusay, Shirley Pua, Marcelo “Buboy” Co, and Manuel Chua of Star Magic... Happy wedding anniversary to Elmer and Cora Vizconde; K.B. Balasubramanian and Dory Velasco of Singapore; and Boyet and Linda Pasco... In time for the screening of the 1st part of the “Breaking Dawn” movie, SM Ice Skating Rink presents it Halloween promo wherein customers who will purchase three (3) unlimited Ice Time Tickets will get one (1) raffle coupon for a chance to win two (2) movie passes to an exclusive screening of “Breaking Dawn” on Nov. 19 at SM Mall of Asia’s Director’s Club. Promo runs until Nov. 1…