MANILA, Philippines ? Could it be true that Pacman and Krista Ranillo were spotted being quite cozy in Baguio before his historic match in Las Vegas? Krista has denied any romantic involvement with Manny Pacquiao, insisting it?s pure coincidence when they?re in the same place at the same time. After knocking out Cotto, will Pacquiao knock out Krista with his charms?

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PACMAN?S mom Dionisia is a revelation in ?Ang Tanging Pamilya.? She has the makings of a comedienne. Her verbal jousts with Ai in the movie totally cracked me up. I wouldn?t be surprised, should Manny be known one day as just Mommy D?s son.

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GUESS LIST:
The lover of Controversial Actress has a serious health problem?caused by CA. It?s not a sexually transmitted disease, but something brought about by kissing. Will he be kissing her goodbye soon?

Actor A recommended Actor B for a film shot abroad, so they could be together, away from prying eyes. AB also landed a major part in one of AA?s movies because AA had a say in the casting. But it seems their secret affair is over because AB?s gay benefactor got in the way. Short-lived or short-circuited romance?

Sine Komiks

IBC 13 and Viva Entertainment entered into a co-production agreement recently. The deal has resulted in a new entertainment fare on prime time TV, which Viva dubbed as the Big Breakout this month.

Sine Komiks airs Sundays at 7 p.m., with such movies as ?Sana Ikaw Na Nga,? ?Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas? and ?Muling Buksan ang Puso.?

Sports enthusiasts are expected to be glued to their TV sets at 8 tonight for ?World Open 8 Ball Championship.?

Once a month, ?By Request,? a musical variety show, will help music lovers reminisce the good ol? days, with music from the 1960s, ?70s and ?80s.

The network?s afternoon and evening newscasts have also undergone a makeover. ?IBC Express Balita? airs 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, with new anchorperson Jake Morales. ?IBC News Tonite,? 10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, also gets a boost with a new anchor, Zora Andam.

That?s la vida Viva saya-saya!

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