MANILA, Philippines – International singing sensation Charice has been named ANC’s “Newsmaker of 2009.”

The 17-year-old songstress, who received 47% votes in a poll conducted by ANC, has beaten 4 other strong contenders, namely former president Corazon Aquino, People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao, CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida and King of Pop Michael Jackson.

• In the ANC poll, Aquino got 32% followed by Peñaflorida (11%), Pacquiao (5%), and Jackson (4%). Read the full story

MANILA – International singing sensation Charice is keeping mum on her love life. The 17-year-old singer, who is now sporting a new sexy look, shyly admitted that she has an American suitor when prodded by “The Buzz” host Kris Aquino about her love life. Read the full story

Each of us has a few of those special videos of Charice that we watch over and over again, when we are down or in need of inspiration. We try to recapture that special moment when we first discovered her, and all the profound and deep emotions it stirred in us. Read the full story

MANILA – International singing sensation Charice has recently taken part in a photo exhibit held at the Fiamma Bar and Resto along Jupiter Street in Makati City. Read the full story

International singing sensation, Charice, visited the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) personnel during its 105th anniversary on Aug. 3, 2009. This is the second song she sang. (I’ll Be There by Michael Jackson).

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In the early 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, there were a few classic popular songs and ballads that ring so true that simply cannot leave our minds as we indulge in reminiscing fond memories of the past. Songs that seize full control of our minds to aimlessly wander that could sometimes Read the full story

While we’re all anxiously awaiting for Charice to complete her album, here is a little snack to nibble on.  Charice dancing with her little friend, Lestat.  Listening to the giggles and laughs, I would guess Lestat’s mom is behind the camera. Read the full story

Charice was generous enough to share her Hollywood debut  experience  with us, chasters and non-chasters,  and gave us a quick tour inside her “Star Trailer” before the taping of her part in the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. Read the full story

The popular Journey band expresses interest to collaborate  with the international singing sensation, Charice. Read the full story

Charice sponsors seven kids including Nicka for her education under World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Please note: Additional video is now available. Read the full story

Rare recordings of Charice for Ten Songs/Productions in Stockholm, Sweden from June 2007.

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NEW YORK—Charice, dubbed as the “singing sensation and Internet phenomenon from the Philippines,” rocked the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 27, and performed the Celine Dion classic, Because You Loved Me, in front of an estimated three million Read the full story

Video courtesy of: ABS-CBN boy & Kris Show http://www.abs-cbni.com/programming/ba/index.html