Manila Magic

For charity
Kristine Hermosa and Jericho attended a charity event in Kota, Kinabalu, at the request of their Malaysian fans. The on-screen couple, seen in hit television soaps such as Pangako Sa Iyo and Sana'y Wala Ng Wakas, helped raise funds for the Sabah Kidney Foundation.

Tight schedules
Cesar Montano turned down the an to star in ABS CBN's home productions, Gulong Ng Palad and Pinoy Big Brothers. Montano opted out, mentioning tight schedules. The actor will be seen in Sony Pictures's production, The Balangiga Massacre. The film is to be directed by Gil Portes.

No jealousy
Gelli De Bellen has no hang-ups about her ex-boyfriend Raymart Santiago tying the knot with Claudine Barreto. "Why should I be jealous if my ex-boyfriend is getting married? I would be jealous if my husband (Ariel Rivera) were linked to someone, not my ex," Bellen said. She even added that if she were invited for the wedding ceremony, she would definitely make it a point to be there.

Quick takes

• Investigative moves ABS Channel has managed to rope in Che Che Lazaro as the host for a yet-to-be-announced investigative programme. Earlier, the channel got celebrity investigative programme hosts Luchi Cruz Valdes and Maria Ressa to join their production house as well.
• Unhappy host Carlos Agassi feels bad that the only offers he is getting these days are to host talk shows. Agassi's long running TV soap, Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan has got him a loyal fan following but not offers to do TV serials.
• Forever friends Romnick Sarmenta will be starring in the new TV soap Now and Forever. Sarmenta will be sharing screen space with his two-ex-girlfriends, Sheryl Cruz and Beth Tamayo.
• Infection Richard Guitierrez admitted to having a scalp infection. The infection occured because of the chemicals that were used in his hair extension for his role in the action film Sugo. Guiterrez visited St. Luke's Hospital for a check-up and is now undergoing treatment.
• Walking the Walk Quezon City, Manila, is gunning for its own Walk of Fame a la Hollywood. The locality, which was named the City of Stars in 1998, plans to have the Walk in the Eastwood City area and the first 10 honorees will be inducted in October.
• God's way Ricky Davao received rare praise from the Catholic Initiative for Enlightened Movie Appreciation (CINEMA), for his character in the film Pusang Gala. Davao plays the role of a man whose life is compared to that of a stray cat. The only way he manages to rise above the cat is because of his belief in God.