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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Filipino with Four Arms and Three Legs “Octoman”

60-year old Rudy Santos was a popular freak show attraction during the 70’s and late 80’s. But after settling down two decades ago, this former celebrity gradually lost in oblivion. Will he ever live a normal life or forever embrace his shockingly rare condition? Rudy Santos was born with Craniopagus parasiticus (“parasitic twin”) – one of the world’s most rare medical phenomena. As the name suggests,...

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POEA tells recruiters to have Facebook accounts

POEA: Licensed recruitment agencies deploying domestic workers required to have Facebook accounts. Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac has issued Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2015, requiring recruitment agencies to have Facebook accounts, for the following purposes: (1) Communication platform for deployed domestic workers; (2) Dispute prevention; (3) Endorsement of complaints; and (4) Submission...

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Tropical storm 'Bavi' weakens, enters PAR Tuesday afternoon

Tropical storm "Bavi" (international name) is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tuesday afternoon. PAGASA MANILA, Philippines - Tropical storm "Bavi" (international name) is weakening but is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday afternoon. The tropical storm will be named "Betty" once it enters the country this afternoon At 10:00 a.m.,...

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Paulo Avelino admits he had relationship with KC Concepcion

Paulo Avelino on KC Concepcion: "Well, she's single, she's beautiful… We have different priorities now." MANILA, Philippines – After months of being coy about the issue, Paulo Avelino finally admitted he was in a relationship with actress KC Concepcion. The 26-year-old actor revealed this in an interview with ABS-CBN showbiz talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday. 'Not yet the time for love,' says Paulo...

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Rebel leader tagged in SAF deaths arrested

PNP-CIDG officers escort former Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters vice chairman and Justice for Islamic Movement founding chieftain Mohammad Ali Tambako upon arrival at Villamor Air Base yesterday. GEN. SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Army and police operatives arrested here Sunday night one of the founders of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and five other rebels. Mohammad...

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Sitting down is really bad for your health

If you’re like most people in a professional job, or running your own business, then you probably spend a considerable amount of time sitting down. Perhaps even most of your day. Have you ever really ever considered the implications of this on both your health and overall performance? I doubt it, few people I work with do. As human beings our historical genetics are still primarily geared towards...

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The Fisherman and the Businessman

In the village. As he sat, he saw a fisherman rowing a small boat towards the shore having caught quite few big fish. The businessman was impressed and asked the fisherman, “How long does it take you to catch so many fish?” The fisherman replied, “Oh, just a short while.” “Then why don’t you stay longer at sea and catch even more?” The businessman was astonished. “This is enough to feed my whole...

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Beau Belga: A Physical, Emotional and Taunt Fest PBA Game.

On sheer guts, the Elasto Painters dug out of an eight-point hole in the homestretch and completed a stirring victory that had them tying the Purefoods Star Hotshots and the Talk n Text Tropang Texters at second at 6-3. Rebounding from a 114-129 loss to San Miguel Beer Friday, Rain or Shine takes a shot at the Top Two and a twice-to-beat bonus in the quarterfinals in trying to sweep its last two games in the elims versus Blackwater and Kia. Rain or Shine regained a crack at the Top Two as it frustrated...

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Hanggang ngayon marami paring bumibisita sa labi ni JAM

Marami ka paring bisita araw araw marami padin nagmamahal ayon sa kuya ni jam na si "YEXEL SEBASTIAN" "Tama nasa huli ang pagsisisi PERO" Kagabi ko naramdaman ang pagkawala nya.naging masakit sakin isipin na habang nakahiga ako sa kama ko si jam naman ay nakahiga na sa ilalim ng lupa mag isa.nakita ng mata ko kung gaano sya nag hirap.malaking awa ang naramdaman ko na sa bawat pagkilos nya ay malaking...

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Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao fight will adhere to US drug protocols.

Floyd Mayweather’s fight against Manny Pacquiao on 2 May is to be conducted under the US Anti-Doping Agency testing programme. The welterweight rivals, whose showdown is set to be the richest in history, with an estimated shared purse of $250,000,000 (£167.4m), have agreed to observe the rules established under the World Anti-Doping code, the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list and the Usada...

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Daniel Aliermo, Vice Ganda impersonator wins “Kalokalike: Face 3” on “It’s Showtime”

Daniel Aliermo, Vice Ganda impersonator wins “Kalokalike: Face 3” on “It’s Showtime” The 31-year-old impersonator of Vice Ganda bested 14 other grand finalists of the noontime show’s hit celebrity look-alike competition. He impressed the judges and studio audience with a song and dance performance which was highlighted with an aerial stunt. Daniel Aliermo won himself P300, 000 and a “special...

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Pia Wurtzbach crowned Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2015

Professional model Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach finally bagged the crown as the winner of Binibining Pilipinas 2015. She was crowned as the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2015 during the grand coronation night held at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, March 15, 2015.                                          ...

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