DOTA 2 TEAM RAVE, Why offload Team Rave?

Senator Bam Aquino: ‘They have traveled several times to South Korea using the same documents they presented in the past without any hitch. Suddenly, they were barred from leaving without any valid reason.’ Senator Benigno Aquino IV has asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to explain why they kept 3 members of Team Rave – an e-sports...

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Mich Liggayu and Neo Domingo Issue

Mich Liggayu, other half of popular duo JAMICH is still keeping her silence regarding her rumored relationship with Neo Domingo despite the demands of her supporters not to remain silent regarding the issue. Mich Liggayu received negative reactions from the netizens that are waiting for her soon to be released statement because one of the Facebook users has uploaded a video of herself singing with...

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EMOGOLDEX Pyramiding 'SCAM'

Emgoldex banned in US, 4 other countries. MANILA - People who illegally sell securities or financial products without registration in the Philippines face a P5-million fine and a 21-year prison term, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned Tuesday. This, amid the furor regarding the Emgoldex pyramiding scheme that promises to make anyone rich. Emgoldex recruiters claim that an investment of P1,000 will yield P5,000 to P10,000, while an investment of P35,000 can turn into P180,000...

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April 1 non-working day in Manila city gov't offices

Former president now Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada declares the holiday, which gives city employees a 5-day holiday this Holy Week. NO WORK ON HOLY WEDNESDAY. Manila city government offices will be closed beginning April 1, Holy Wednesday. Former president now Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada has declared April 1, Holy Wednesday, as a non-working day in city government offices. Radio...

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Josie Rizal, the new Filipino character in 'Tekken 7'

Talk about video games and people would definitely mention “Tekken”. Talk about Filipino heroes and people would definitely say “Jose Rizal”. Now, let’s combine Tekken and Filipino heroes… What do you get? Tekken 7’s newest character: “Josie Rizal”. As if it couldn’t get much worse, the character actually weeps when she wins a game, typical Filipina, eh? But, maybe, the explanation as to why she was name Josie would be enough for Filipinos. Mark “Markman” Julio, Global Community and Sponsorship...

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4 Soothing Meditations for Better Sleep

Sometimes falling asleep can be the most challenging part of the day. But it doesn't have to be. From the relaxing voice of Jeff Bridges (yes, that Jeff Bridges) to hypnotherapist sessions that help you find your zen, these meditation guides can help you start snoozing as soon as your head hits the pillow. 1. Mindfulness Meditation of the Body and Breath Perfect for meditation newcomers, this 8-minute...

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Couples Therapy

You're still arguing about who loads the dishwasher the right way. Sharing your home with someone else is bound to lead to differences and frustrations. But if you're bitching about the same thing repeatedly you know, about how he can't (for the life of him!) turn the cookie sheet the right way in the damn dishwasher you might need to find a better way to express yourself. "Often when a couple has...

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More Filipinos are being infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through paid sex.

Based on the Department of Health (DOH)’s Philippine HIV and AIDS Registry’s January 2015 report, 91 individuals recently acquired HIV after engaging in “transactional sex.” The report indicated that 50 individuals or 55 percent of the new cases paid for sex, while 33 individuals or 36 percent accepted payment for sex. The remaining eight individuals or nine percent engaged in both. Of the total...

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Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is top tax-payer in Philippines.

Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao, who faces his biggest fight against unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather, already holds top spot as the number one taxpayer in the Philippines, government records showed Saturday. A list of top individual tax-payers for 2013, posted on the Bureau of Internal Revenue website, put the boxer-turned-congressman at number one with 163.84 million pesos ($3.72 million) in taxes...

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Mayweather-Pacquiao revenue expected to reach $400M

Record-shattering revenue totals for Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming boxing showdown with unbeaten Floyd Mayweather could surpass $400 million, promoter Bob Arum told ESPN in a report Monday on the sports network’s website. The welterweight title unification fight May 2 in Las Vegas will generate $74 million from just over 15,000 tickets at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Pacquiao promoter Arum told ESPN, flattening...

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The Most Awarded Resorts in the Philippines

BORACAY- Discovery Shores Awards: 5th Best Hotel in the World, World’s Best Awards 2012, Travel + Leisure, Top Hotel Spa in Asia, World’s Best Awards 2012, Travel + Leisure If you’re going to the world’s best island, you might as well stay at the island’s most recognized resort. This chic resort beat elite global brands like the Bangkok Peninsula and the Four Seasons Hualalai, Hawaii. PALAWAN...

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Filipino Inventions You Might Want To Know

1. Patis You’re wrong if you assumed that patis or fish sauce has been here in the Philippines since the Spanish era. As a matter of fact, this popular salty partner of many popular Filipino dishes was only discovered after the Japanese occupation in the 1940’s. Ruperta David, also known in history as Aling Tentay was responsible for its accidental discovery. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, the family of Aling Tentay started a dried fish business after the war. One day, Aling Tentay stored...

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Toni Gonzaga on Bb. Pilipinas issue

Toni Gonzaga apologized to those offended by her hosting during the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 pageant on Sunday, but explained she was asked to “make the show fun and light.” The ABS-CBN star was criticized on social media following her stint as a co-host in the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 coronation night. A number of netizens considered her hosting style as too “informal” and her jokes inappropriate. Among...

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Trivia - Philippine Facts

7,107 Islands The Philippines, a democratic country in Southeast Asia that declared its independence from Spain on June 12, 1898 but only obtained its full sovereignty on July 4, 1946, has a total land area covering 300,000 square kilometers (115,830 sq. miles) and distributed in 7,107 islands. According to the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, 15,854,922 hectares or 53 percent of the country's total land area were forestlands while the remaining 14,145,078 hectares or 47 percent...

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