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Jul

Olympic hopefuls go for the Gold with Virtual School

by Online Sources

(ARA) – Thirteen-year old diver Jordan Windle is nicknamed “Little Louganis,” because his diving style is so reminiscent of his idol, Olympic diving legend Greg Louganis. Windle, a seventh grader at Indiana Connections Academy – and the youngest diver who competed to represent the U.S. in the London Olympics this summer – is being mentored by Louganis. But Windle has another training secret weapon, one he shares with diving partner Read more

Jul

Morgan Freeman Donates $1 Million for Obama’s Reelection

Tags: Entertainment, Morgan Freeman, News, Politics

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by iAn

Morgan Freeman, an actor who probably needs no introduction this time, joined the ranks of million dollar donors to fund President Obama’s reelection this November. Recently, Freeman made a donation of $1 million to super PAC (Priorities USA Action), a pro-President Obama political action committee. The actor’s contribution will be reported to the group’s federal disclosures on Friday.

Jul

‘Eat Bulaga’: Now Speaks Bahasa Indonesia

Tags: Dabarkads, Eat Bulaga, Entertainment, News

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by iAn

The Philippines’ oldest and most successful variety show, Eat Bulga, which airs Mondays through Saturdays at noontime is now shown in Indonesia. Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), an Indonesian TV Network, obtained a franchise from TAPE Inc. (Eat Bulaga’s Producer) through a deal last month to produce their own version of the show bearing the same title and format.

Jul

Gov’t, to Build Expressway that Connects NAIA to PAGCOR City

Tags: NAIA Expressway, News, PAGCOR City, PAGCOR City 2012 Updates

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by iAn

The NEDA board approved the Government’s third PPP (Public-Private Partnership) priority project lined up for bidding for this year last May 30, 2012. DPWH received a consent from NEDA Board Chair President Benigno S. Aquino III to hold a bidding of the 13 to 15-billion peso NAIA Expressway project.

Jul

KISS Star Gets Surprise Visit to ChildFund Sponsored Children

Tags: Entertainment, Gene Simmons, News, NewsUSA

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by Online Sources

(NewsUSA) – The iconic rock star Gene Simmons has a huge heart -; more than 140 times wide. The KISS band member – who stars in his own reality TV show “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” that airs Monday nights on A&E – recently highlighted his relationship with ChildFund International by inviting viewers to tune in to his journey to Zambia to meet 12 of his more than 140 sponsored children.

Jul

Comedy King, Dolphy Passed Away

Tags: Dolphy Passing Away, Entertainment, News

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by iAn

The Philippine Entertainment’s comedy king, Dolphy or Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.in real life, passed away at 08:40 tonight at Makati Medical Center where he was confined for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since June 16. He’s about to turn 84 on July 25.

Jun

Philippine Spanish-era map Shows Scarborough Shoal under Philippine Territory

Tags: News, Paracel, Scarborough Shoal, Spratly

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by iAn

China is using history as the basis of its claim in all of South China Sea including Spratlys, Paracel Group of Islands, and Scarborough Shoal. Now, the Philippines is digging through its archive to disprove China’s claims. The question now will be, which is valid, Philippines 18th century map or China’s ancient expeditions.

Jun

Facebook Reveals the 25 Most Checked-in Places in the World

Tags: Facebook, News, worldwide trends

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by iAn

Where travelling is part of a social system, travelers tend to inform their peers wherever they are in the world – thanks to Facebook check-in. The social networking giant finally revealed the result on the most “social” landmarks in the world by counting on the number of check-ins received or made in a certain spot. Europe has listed 10 places in the top 25 while 6 of the listed are Read more

Jun

China, to build the World’s tallest Building in 90 days

Tags: China, News, Sky City One, World's Tallest Building

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by iAn

Dubai’s 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the current title-holder, took five years to build. After its completion, there have been constant battles on whose going to build the next world’s tallest and China seemed accepted the challenge.

Jun

Henry Sy and Family leads 15 Filipino Billionaires

Tags: Forbes list of Philippine richest, Henry Sy, News, Philippine Billionaires

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by iAn

Mall magnate Henry Sy and his family still remain as Philippines’ wealthiest, topping the Forbes list of Philippine richest with a net worth of $9.1 billion or some ₱385 billion. The family does not only control the Philippine retail business but is also a leader in real estate development, banking, and investments. The family also holds a significant share in power and grid industry.

May

Jollibee is included in the World’s Best Fast-food Chain

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by iAn

Travel + Leisure Magazine enlists the Pinoy favorite, Jollibee, as one of the World’s Best fast-food chain. Travel + Leisure Magazine is the same entity that named Boracay as the World’s 4th Best Island. Jollibee is listed along with 20 other fast food chains in the world that offer travelers a local taste at a great convenience and economy. “Fast food gets a Filipino twist at this quick-serve chain, which is Read more

Apr

Are Male Prostitutes covered in the Newly Passed Republic Act 10158?

Tags: An Act Punishing Prostitutes Pimps and Customers, News, prostitution, R.A. 10158

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by iAn

Republic Act 10158 or an act decriminalizing vagrancy which amends Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code was signed by the President on the 27th of March 2012. The said law also iterates criminal punishment to prostitutes which angered Gabriela Women’s Party (GWP). PNoy, by penning R.A. 10158, actually affirmed that prostitute women are criminals.