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Morgan Freeman Donates $1 Million for Obama’s Reelection

yAn A.L. — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:09:50 +0000

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 […]

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‘Eat Bulaga’: Now Speaks Bahasa Indonesia

yAn A.L. — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:15:56 +0000

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 […]

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

yAn A.L. — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:33:27 +0000

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. The proposed NAIA Expressway project involves […]

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Comedy King, Dolphy Passed Away

yAn A.L. — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:22:00 +0000

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.

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Philippine Spanish-era map Shows Scarborough Shoal under Philippine Territory

yAn A.L. — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:34:48 +0000

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. Spanish-era map […]

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

yAn A.L. — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:07:22 +0000

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. […]

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

yAn A.L. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:16:02 +0000

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. Broad Sustainable Building (BSB), a Chinese construction company, aims to topple Burj Khalifa’s height in just 90 days. The company […]

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Henry Sy and Family leads 15 Filipino Billionaires

yAn A.L. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:26:11 +0000

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 […]

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

yAn A.L. — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:33:57 +0000

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 […]

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

yAn A.L. — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:40:18 +0000

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. […]

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Cebu Pacific collects 106.92 worth of Tax for 176-peso Base Fare?

yAn A.L. — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:09:20 +0000

I always keep an eye on airline fare promos for me to plan my future trips. Cebu Pacific, being known for their budget fares, is the top airline of choice for seat sales. I would like to seriously add travel as one of my blogging niche so as much as possible, I could schedule at […]

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Earth Hour 2012: No Fireworks and Candles Please

yAn A.L. — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:54:24 +0000

Few days from today, the participants of the Earth Hour all over the world will simultaneously switch off or dim their lights in support of the campaign. Earth Hour was conceived in 2007 through the initiatives of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Sydney Morning Herald. This was first held in Sydney and was believed […]

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NoyNoying: Portraying the President’s Idle Gestures

yAn A.L. — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:29:17 +0000

Noynoying, in courtesy for those who heard the word for the first time, are gestures used to mimic the inaction or the “laziness” of the president in addressing various issues of the country like surging oil prices. This includes PNoy’s relaxed sitting and smoking position and the copied popular 500-peso bill gesture of his father. […]

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Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City (PAGCOR City) 2012 Updates

yAn A.L. — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:37:50 +0000

(Updated: July 2012) Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City Manila, also called Bagong Nayong Pilipino Manila Bay Tourism City or simply PAGCOR City, is a Las Vegas-like, multi-billion dollar entertainment development at the 100-hectare reclaimed land in Parañaque City, an area south of Mall of Asia. The master plan was shown to the public early 2007 […]

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Philippines’ Claim over Spratlys, Illegal?

yAn A.L. — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:18:00 +0000

The Philippines could not claim sovereignty over Spratlys on the basis of geographic proximity, risk to national security, and by the principle of terra nullius. Thus, the Philippines’ claim over Spratlys or part of Spratlys is illegal, declared Spratlys.org (a website advocating for Nansha Islands of China, China’s name for Spratlys). The said website also […]

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