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SCHEDULES: Papal Visit to the Philippines 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:19:00 +0000

Thursday January 15
17:45 - Arrival at Villamor Air Base Manila
Official Welcome

Friday January 16
09:15 - Welcome Ceremony at the Malacanang Palace, Courtesy visit to the President, Meeting of the authorities
10:15 - Diplomatic Corps at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the President Palace
11:15 - Holy Mass with the Bishops, priests, women and men religious at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila
17:30 - Meeting with the Families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila

Saturday January 17
08:15 - Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban
09:20 - Arrival at the airport of Tacloban
10:00 - Holy Mass near Tacloban International Airport
12:45 - Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at the Archbishop's Residence in Palo
15:00 - Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor
15:30 - Meeting with the Priests Women and Men Religious, Seminarians and Families of the Survivors at the Cathedral of Palo
17:00 - Departure by plane for Manila
18:15 - Arrival at Villamor Airbase in Manila

Sunday January 18
09:45 - Brief meeting with the religious leaders of the Philippines at the Pontifical University of Santo Thomas in Manila
10:30 - Meeting with the youth at the sports field of the University
15:30 - Holy Mass at the Rizal Park in Manila (Quirino Granstand)

Monday January 19
09:45 - Leave taking ceremony at the Presidential Pavillion of Villamor Airbase in Manila
10:00 - Departure by plane from Manila to Rome
17:40 - Arrival at the airport of Rome/Ciampino

Nicholas Sparks Separated From Wife, 25 years After

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 13:04:00 +0000

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On January 6, 2015, well-known writer Nicholas Sparks revealed to People magazine that he and his wife Cathy had separated. It was not a decision that they made lightly and he made sure that they still remain close friends.

The novelist of everlasting love has written 17 romantic novels from which nine of it were made into films, including the famous The Notebook, The Last Song, The Lucky One and A Walk to Remember. Sparks mentioned before that all of the female characters from his novels have many elements of her wife.

Meanwhile, the reason of their separation was not mention.

Cameron Diaz is Now Mrs. Madden

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:01:00 +0000

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The famous Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz is officially married. She tied the knot with the Good Charlotte member Benji Madden evening of January 5, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.

According to MailOnline, the Charlie's Angel actress threw Madden a loving speech with a wide smile on why she chose him to be her man, “I waited because I didn't want to settle.” Followed by, “Now I got the best man ever. My special man. He's mine.”

It can be recalled that the newlyweds began dating in May 2014 when Nicole Richie, the sister-in-law of Madden, introduced Cameron to Benji. After just less than eight months, the two become one.

Sen. Chiz Escudero and Heart Evagelista's Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 05:41:00 +0000

Another couple will going to exchange their vows this coming February 2015 at Balesin Island. Heart Evangelista and Sen. Chiz Escudero will soon to be as one. Heart proudly captured images shown in her Instagram from their holiday vacation at Los Angeles, California, together with her best friend since high school and the childrens of his fiancée Sen. Escudero while dress fitting her wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier, the US based Filipino designer.

The images are reflections of Heart and Chiz’s excitement for their wedding. Heart said that she’s happy that her mother is helping her in their wedding preparation. Her parents were supportive in her decisions her mother said that as long as she’s happy, they are happy also.

AirAsia flight QZ8501: Plane from Indonesia bound for Singapore is Missing

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 04:28:00 +0000

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An Air Asia plane travelling from Indonesia to Singapore today December 28, 2014 has lost contact with air traffic control, Indonesia's Metro TV reported on Sunday. QZ 8501 has 155 passengers and crew on board.

According to Metro TV, QZ 8501 took off from Surabaya at 5.20 am local time on Sunday and was scheduled to land at Changi Airport at 8.30 am,

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/asia/south-east-asia/story/air-asia-flight-bound-singapore-lost-contact-air-traffic-report-2014

BIMBY WILL GIVE VICE GANDA 1 MILLION

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:41:00 +0000

Vice and Bimby were very close since they've gone through in the movie making Praybeyt Benjamin 2. It was uttered by Bimby last Sunday episode on The Buzz that he will give Vice Ganda a 1 million pesos. Vice commended the parenting style of Kris as reflected on the attitude of Bimby.

Obviously Bimby is very comfortable with Vice, that even asked Vice about the name Kevin if it is his boyfriend. It was spilled on that set and Vice seemed nervous and don’t know what to say. The Buzz hosts Toni, Boy and Kris were so kind in that revelation that they even bother to continually ask Vice about it.

Praybeyt Benjamin 2 is one of the top grosser on its fourth day of showing in the cinema, there is a possibility to get its box office hits. Well, if this will be claimed as true perhaps Bimby will truly give the amount that he promised to lucky Vice.

AMAZING HOMELESS MAN SPENT HIS MONEY GENEROUSLY

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 02:36:00 +0000

Josh Paler Lin made a video to see if when you give money to a person and how they will going to spend it?

This short film shown on how a homeless man spent his money. Josh handed the man a hundred dollars to see if how he will going to spend that money. Josh apologized to the old man because he thought that the man bought alcohol because the man entered a liquor store. Josh was stunned by the old man, he gave food to co-homeless and to the people in the park. These are the following quotable quotes that old man said, “There are things that money can’t buy… I get happiness I know what I’m doing … There’s a lot of people that are just victims of circumstance… there’s a lot of good people are homeless and they’re doing good”.

This old man shown the real essence of generosity. The ripple effect of simple act of random kindness.

Winners:40th Metro Manila Film Festival 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:43:00 +0000

Derek Ramsay and Jennylyn Mercado were awarded best actor and best actress for their performance in the film "English Only Please," for their first romantic-comedy film while "Bonifacio ang Unang Pangulo” is the best picture for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival awards night.

Eight films competed for the the mainstream category of the film festival, while there were five full-feature, five Student Short Films, and Five Animations for the New Wave category.

Here is the list of winners at the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival:

Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado for "English Only Please"
Best Actor: Derek Ramsay for “English Only Please”
Best Picture: “Bonifacio ang Unang Pangulo”
2nd Best Picture: “English Only Please”
3rd Best Picture: “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Supporting Actress: Lotlot de Leon for “Kubot: Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Supporting Actor: Joey Marquez for “Kubot: Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Child Performer: Ryzza Mae Dizon for “My Big Bossing's Adventures”
Best Director: Dan Villegas for “English Only Please”
Best Screenplay: “English Only Please”
Best Original Story: “English Only Please”
Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”
Best Editing: Marya Ignacio for “English Only, Please”
Best Production Design: Ericson Navarro for “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Visual Effects: “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Makeup: “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2”
Best Original Theme Song: Von de Guzman for “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”
Best Musical Score: Von de Guzman “Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo”
Best Festival Sound Engineer: “Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo”
Best Float: “Bonifacio Ang Unang Pangulo”

New Wave:

New Wave Best Picture: “Magkakabaung”
New Wave Special Jury Prize: “M: Mother's Maiden Name”
New Wave Best Actor: Allen Dizon “Magkakabaung”
New Wave Best Actress: Zsa Zsa Padilla for “M: Mother's Maiden Name”
New Wave Best Director: Jason Paul Laxamana “Magkakabaung”
New Wave Best Supporting Actor: Kristoffer King for “Maratabat”
New Wave Best Supporting Actress: Gloria Sevilla “M: Mother's Maiden Name”
New Wave Short Film Special Jury Prize: “Kalaw” by Asia Pacific Institute

Kim Kardashian's Superfan is Her Look-a-Like

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:55:00 +0000

The famous American television and social media personality Kim Kardashian, wife of notable rapper Kanye West and close friend of socialite Paris Hilton, is one of the most talk-about people of 2014.

She have earned millions of fans even after her controversial appearance on the Paper's pictorial and cover for winter issue in 2014 with Kim showing her nude buttocks along with the caption: “Break the Internet”.

Interestingly, a superfan of Kim under the name of Jordan James wanted to prove that he is her number one. He is a make up artist who had spent $150,000 for cosmetic enhancements so to look like his super idol. Now, his photos gone viral in social networking sites and received different point of views from netizens

Lance Bass is No Longer a Bachelor

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 23:31:00 +0000

The “Dirty Pop” singer Lance Bass finally tied the knot with his fiancé Michael Turchin. Turchin is known to be a film actor and an American artist of Pop arts portraits while Bass is anactor, dancer, film and television producer, and was one of the members of the popular boy band in 90’s named ‘N Sync.

The couple began dating since December 2011 and been engaged since September 1, 2013 then at last got married in December 20, 2014 at the Park Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

The wedding ceremony had officiated by celebrity friends JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Furthermore, boys of ‘N Sync attended Bass-Turchin’s special day including Joey, JC and Chris. Justin Timberlake did not attend due to his 20/20 Experience tour in Georgia happened the night of December 20. Source. Yahoo! News

Miss South Africa Crowned Miss World 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:20:00 +0000

The crown of Miss World 2014 went to Rolene Strauss, a 22-year old medical student from South Africa.The 64th annual world competition was held in the ExCel exhibition centre in London and was participated by 121 women from different countries from different parts of the world.

Miss South Africa was ecstatic to receive the crown from the outgoing Miss World 2013, Megan Young of the Philippines, and happily dedicated her victory to her homeland.Strauss plans to spread education in South Africa and want to help make other individuals realize their dreams. In addition, she highlighted that being crowned as Miss World 2014 comes with a huge responsibility.

WATCH: Sarah Geronimo sings Disney's 'The Glow'

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 21:50:00 +0000

The Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo is one of the most wholesome artist in music industry. Sarah made Filipinos so proud when she did the interpretation of the international Disney Movie entitled “The Glow” which originally sung by British singer Shannon Saunders. This song is a sound track of the Disney Princess and was one of the OST of the movie Tangled. The Disney Channel Asia releases the Glow by Sarah Geronimo.

Sarah did well in her career, aside from being multi-talented she remained being humble and down to earth, because of these good qualities of hers, it won her fans loyalty. She knew when to control her voice in this video it is obvious that Sarah did well in her own rendition and this gonna be her one of the most unique variants of her voice.

Student and Taxi Driver Argue Over Change for 500 Goes Viral

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 21:53:00 +0000

December 6, 2014, Mark Buraga hopped on a taxi named Red Angelo with a plate number UVU 627 to go to his school in Makati. Much to his surprise, he encountered a mean taxi driver who thrown so much filthy words on him for a reason that Buraga gave a 500php bill for the fare. What the driver did not know is Buraga recorded their intense conversation.

When they arrived in Buraga's school, the taxi driver did not have a change for the P500 bill. Instead of giving Buraga a money change, he received many offensive words from the driver. He drove from one place to another so to break down the P500 bill and worst scenario was when he tried to ask another taxi driver for a change and gave his awful rants about the passenger to the other driver.

The mean driver able to break down the bill from a gasoline station then charged Buraga for P190 instead of P150. He commanded the passenger to get out of his taxi then left.

Buraga is eager to file a complaints against the nasty driver at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

According to reports, there are three major complaints as to the Manila taxi drivers. (1) Overcharging(2) Selecting Passengers and (3) Rude Taxi Drivers.

Source: https://anc.yahoo.com/news/caught-on-video--taxi-driver-berates-passenger-who-paid-him-with-p500-bill-011615549.html

A Cute Little Girl Singing Bisayan Song "Merry Christmas Nalang"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:11:00 +0000

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A Funny Cute Little Girl Singing Bisayan Song "Merry Christmas Nalang". Sobrang nakakatawa, panoorin niyo ang video sa ibaba.

Rapper Murdered His Twilight Star Wife, Mayweather a Witness

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:08:00 +0000

Stephanie Moseley, a dancer and actress from Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, was shot dead by her rapper husband Earl Hayes in their apartment in December 8, 2014 before he shot himself to death. Themurder-suicide was due to allegedly unfaithfulness of Moseley to Hayes with an unnamed famous singer.

According to the report, Floyd Mayweather was on FaceTime with the rapper when the shooting happened. The famous boxer tried to convince Hayes not to kill his wife after the discovery of her infidelity. Thus, Floyd is now a witness to this murder-suicide case.

Before the law enforcers came and found two dead bodies and a gun inside the couple's apartment in Los Angeles, witnesses heard ten gunshots. Friends of the couple were astonish by the news and were pouring their (such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Chris Brown and 50 Cent) tributes to Moseley and Hayes via Instagram and other social networking sites.

Source: https://ph.sports.yahoo.com

Farewell to Frank and Louie

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:14:00 +0000

Frank and Louie is a Janus cat from Milbury, Massachusetts, USA. He had been a Guinness World Record holder since 2012 for being the longest surviving Janus cat, the term for two-faced cats.

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Basically, he was born with three blue eyes, two faces, two mouths and two noses but only one esophagus. Commonly, most Janus cats have congenital defects and rarely survive.

Frank and Louie died at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the age of 15. According to the owner of the Janus cat, the veterinarians think that cancer was the cause of death of their pet.

Would You Dare To Have an Affair with Ashley Madison?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:54:00 +0000

Recently, an online dating site has been launched in the Philippines. This site has been existing for 12 years and originated in Canada. Ironically, it is founded by a happily married man with two children, Noel Biderman also known as “King of Infidelity” and the website also has a European communications director and spokesperson who is happily in an 8-year steady relationship named Christopher Kraemer.

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The website is famous by its catchy tag line, “Life is short, have an affair.” In the Philippines, this tag line reads, “Ang buhay ay maikli. Mangaliwa.”

The primary market target of this site is people who are unhappy and dissatisfied with their present relationship. Also, they aim curious people who want to play with fire.

To be a member of this extramarital website is plain and simple. Basic information is being asked and current relationship status. Once filled up, the member will be asked by their preferred extramarital partner from gender to their physical features. It also requires member to indicate what kind of affair are they looking for. The options are enticing and have number of varieties, such as something short term or long term, cyber affair or erotic chat, whatever excites me, anything goes, and undecided. In addition, member can upload a photo and can post a little about themselves, from hello to what turns them on.

According to Kraemer, this website do not endanger marriages but actually helps save marriages. I wonder what would be the reaction of the Filipino society. Is this a negative or a positive outlet? See for yourself.

A proud Cebuano named BUNOT stunned many YouTube viewers by his version of one of Michael Bolton’s classic rock songs entitled “To Love Somebody”

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:54:00 +0000

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The video of his performance is gaining popularity as its views escalated to nearly half a million since it was uploaded in November 18, 2014. Indeed, this guy has gained many positive comments from numerous unknown netizens. Some people even suggested that this Cebuano has a potential to be a winner if he happens to audition in a reality singing show. Moreover, others happily shared his video to social networking sites, such as Facebook and is now trending.

You may check his other own renditions of songs, like Chicago’s “You’re The Inspiration” and Bryan Adam’s “Please Forgive Me”.

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noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:21:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 11:04:00 +0000

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52 Year Old Lola is Philippines Mrs.World Representative

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:09:00 +0000

52-year-old grandma Marlan Sabbon Manguba has five children and one grandchild Still maintaining a 35-25-35 figure, she will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Mrs. World 2014 on November 18, 2014 that will be held in United States.

In an interview with GMA Network, she said “If they would just look at me, I am a package of how the Filipinos are and what the Philippines is all about.”

Aiza Maizo Wins Shakey’s V-League MVP Award

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:12:00 +0000

As the season 11, 3rd conference of the Shakey’s V-League is about to be concluded, it’s about time to give honors to those players who showed outstanding performances.

Credit to Shakey's V-league

Check out the individual awards and the recipient:

WOMEN'S DIVISION
Best Scorer – Aiza Maizo, Cagayan Valley Rising Suns
Best Attacker - Jovelyn Gonzaga, Philippine Army Lady Troopers
Best Blocker – Aby Maraño, MERALCO Power Spikers
Best Server – Chi Saet, Cagayan Valley Rising Suns
Best Digger – Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone, PLDT Home Telpad Turbo Boosters
Best Setter – Ruby de Leon, PLDT Home Telpad Turbo Boosters
Best Receiver – Bang Pineda, Cagayan Valley Rising Suns
MVP – Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Cagayan Valley Rising Suns

MEN'S DIVISION
Best Scorer – Salvador Depante, Systema Active Smashers
Best Spiker – Jeffrey Jimenez, IEM Volley Masters
Best Blocker –Rocky Honrade, Systema Active Smashers
Best Server – Joshua Barrica, FEU Tamaraws
Best Setter –Renz Ordoñez, IEM Volley Masters
Best Receiver –Rikko Marmeto, FEU Tamaraws
MVP – Jeffrey Jimenez, IEM Volley Masters

Daniel Padilla’s Mom Karla Estrada Tried Out For “The Voice PH” Season 2 Blind Auditions

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 05:32:00 +0000

Karla Estrada, the mother of teen star Daniel Padilla, tried out for a spot in the second season of the The Voice of the Philippines.

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Diaz also confirmed reports that the actress failed to get past the first round of screening. He said Estrada has long accepted the decision of the show's coaches, namely: Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, apl.de.ap, and Bamboo Mañalac. Article Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com

Former DOH Secretary and Senator Juan Flavier Passes Away

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:41:00 +0000

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Former Senator and Health Secretary Dr. Juan Flavier passed away Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2014 due to multiple organ failure and sepsis brought about by pneumonia. He was 79 years old.

He spearheaded and strongly campaign the immunization program of Health Department.

Article source: http://www.philstar.com

Girl Breaks Up With Boyfriend After Not Giving Her A 50 Pesos Load

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:30:00 +0000

A tweet surprisingly gone viral and received criticism on different social media websites. A girl announced that she was already ended her relationship with the boy named Marco because of she didn't receive daily mobile load from her boyfriend.

A post of Marco on Facebook gave us more information about the issue.

Marian sorry po kung di kita napapaloadan araw araw akala ko kasi kaya ko pero hirap pala tuwing kinsenas lang ako nagkakapera ng malaki o.k lang kung ayaw mo na sakin hindi ko rin naman kayang loadan ka araw araw kasi nga mahirap lang ako sana maging masaya ka sa desisyon mo yun lang sorry ulit.

OMG! Ano masasabi nyo guys kay Marian at Marco? Article source: www.pinoyrepublic.info