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courtesy yahoo photo Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon is the first runner up for Miss Universe held at Las Vegas, Nevada. Miss  Philippines answer for Q and A: Question:   "As an international ambassador, do you believe that speaking English should be a prerequisite to being Miss Universe? Why or why not?" Answer: "For me, being Miss Universe is not just about knowing how to speak a specific language. It's being able to influence and inspire other people. As long as your heart wants to serve and you have a strong mind to show people, then you can be Miss Universe." The list of winners are: Miss Universe: Miss USA Olivia Culpo, 1st runner up: Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon, 2nd runner up: Miss Venezuela Irene Sofiá Esser Quintero 3rd runner up: Miss Australia Renae Ayris 4th runner up: Miss Brazil Gabriela Markus

Only few days left from December 21, 2012, the rumored date for the end of the world. Many people around the globe are  preparing their food, shelter, armories for this day. What about you?  Do you believe the rumor? Are you preparing for this day? There are many internet sites and stories spreading the end.  The end became more popular when there was a blockbuster movie called 2012. This movie shows how we are going to end in 2012.   Some rumors said that there is a planet called Nibiru that will hit the earth.  Another stories said that there will be solar storms that will burn the earth.  Some stories that this day all planets will align with the sun and it will create abnormal behaviour with the solar system.  Some stories related this end to the Mayan calendar. But who knows when will the world ends? And who knows how will the world will end?  Only God knows, right?  All of us will die, some could die in a minute,...

Satellite Picture at 10:30 a.m., 04 December 2012  "PABLO" is 50 km East of Malaybalay, Bukidnon   as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT issued at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, 04 December 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 3 - Bohol - Siquijor - Southern Cebu - Southern Negros Oriental - Southern Negros Occidental - Misamis Oriental - Bukidnon - Lanao del Sur - Lanao del Norte - Misamis Occidental - Zamboanga del Norte - Camiguin Signal No. 2 - Northern Palawan - Calamian Grp. Of Islands - Cuyo Islands - Southern Leyte - Antique - Iloilo - Rest of Cebu - Camotes Island - Rest of Negros Oriental - Rest of Negros Occidental  - Surigao del Norte - Siargao - Surigao del Sur - Dinagat Province - Agusan del Norte - Agusan del Sur - Davao del Norte - Samal Island - Compostela Valley - Davao Oriental - North Cotabato - Zamboanga del Sur - Zamboanga Sibugay - Maguindanao Signal No.1 - ...

Satellite Picture at 4:30 p.m., 03 December 2012 "PABLO" is 390 km Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number FIVE issued at 5:00 p.m., Monday, 03 December 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 3 - Surigao del Norte - Siargao - Surigao del Sur - Dinagat Province - Agusan del Norte - Agusan del Sur - Misamis Oriental - Bukidnon - Davao Oriental - Compostela Valley - Davao del Norte - Samal Island Signal No. 2 - Southern Leyte - Bohol - Southern Cebu - Negros Oriental - Siquijor - Misamis Occidental - Lanao del Norte - Lanao del Sur - North Cotabato - Zamboanga del Norte  Signal No.1 - Northern Palawan - Calamian Grp. Of Islands - Cuyo Island - Eastern Samar - Western Samar - Leyte - Biliran - Aklan - Capiz - Antique - Iloilo - Guimaras - Negros Occidental - Rest of Cebu - Camotes Island  - Zamboanga del Sur - Maguindanao - Sultan Kudarat - Sar...

On Tuesday night on the TV5 program "Wil Time Bigtime" Willie Revillame said about his future plans and the fate of the show. Willie said, "Mag-a-announce na ho ako ng desisyon ko sa buhay kung ako'y magtutuloy pa sa programang ito." Kung walang ganito, kung walang programa, sa'n kayo pupunta? Pumunta kayo sa mga ibang programa na matutulungan kayo... Abangan n'yo," he noted. He even asked his performers and staff members to beging looking for another work. He said he already asked the TV5 managenent and Willie said they respected his decision. He said that his last day will be on January 5 next year. "Talagang i-a-announce ko na kung ano ang gusto kong gawin, ayoko ko kayong biglain." "Basta magmula ngayon, enjoy lang tayo. Kalimutan niyo muna 'yan," he related, adding, "Hindi ko alam kung aabutin pa ako ng January 5." Another puzzle for Willie Revillame, will he stop working or will he ente...

Andres Bonifacio (from wikipedia.org) November 30, 2012 is a regular Holiday in the Philippines.  It is the day to remember and honor Andres Bonifacio. Who is Andres Bonifacio in the Philippines? Andres Bonifacio is the father of Katipunan and the father of Philippine Revolution.  He was the founder of Katipunan which was formed to fight independence from the Spaniards. He was born on November 30, 1863.  He died on May 10, 1897 at the age of 33 by execution. Bonifacio was one of our national heroes who fight and died for our freedom.  May we always remember him and his fight.  On November 30 let's give thanks to Bonifacio and for his bravery and let us thank God for giving us a hero like him.

On October 31, 2012 is the last day of voters registration. REQUIREMENTS: I. If you belong to the following type of applicants: 1) New Registration   - This are those who has never filed an application for registration in Comelec.     a) At least eighteen (18) years of age     b) Filipino citizen     c)  A resident in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the election     d)  Not otherwise disqualified by law. 2) Transfer from another district, city or municipality - This is for those registered voters who has transferred residence from another district, city or municipality. 3) Transfer within the same district, city or municipality due to change of address - This is for those registered voters who change their address but is within the same city or district. 4) Change of name - This is for those registered voters who got married and change su...

PAGASA Satellite Picture at 4:30 a.m., 25 October 2012 "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island. as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number TEN issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012. Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 2   - Aklan - Antique - Iloilo - Capiz - Guimaras - Northern part of Negros Occidental - Masbate - Ticao Islands - Romblon - Oriental and Occidental Mindoro - Lubang Island - Marinduque - Batangas Signal No.1 - Leyte Provinces - Samar Provinces - Cebu - Camotes Island - Rest of Negros Occidental - Negros Oriental - Metro Manila - Bataan - Zambales - Pampanga - Bulacan - Rizal - Cavite - Laguna - Southern part of Quezon Province - Camarines Norte - Camarines Sur - Catanduanes - Albay - Sorsogon - Burias Island - Calamian Group of Island - Cuyo Island Pagasa said in its 5 a.m. Thursday weather bulletin that Ofel was packing ma...

From PAGASA Satellite Picture at 10:30 a.m., 24 October 2012 "OFEL" is now in the vicinity of Siargao Island and has accelerated while moving towards Southern Leyte as of PAGASA's Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Below are the list of provinces under Storm Signal: Signal No. 2 - Bohol - Cebu - including Camotes Island - Leyte Provinces - Dinagat Island - Surigao del Norte - Surigao del Sur - Agusan Del Norte - Northern part of Agusan Del Sur - Camiguin Island Signal No.1 - Masbate - Romblon - Northern Samar - Eastern Samar - Western Samar - Biliran - Capiz - Antique - Aklan including Boracay Island - Iloilo - Guimaras Island - Negros Oriental - Negros Occidental - Siquijor Island - Misamis Oriental - Rest of Agusan Del Sur - Northern part of Bukidnon Pagasa said in its 11 a.m. Wednesday weather bulletin that Ofel was packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness...

17 areas in Visayas and Mindanao are under public storm signal warning for Tropical Storm Ofel Below are the list of provinces: Signal No. 2 - Southern Leyte - Dinagat Island - Surigao Provinces - Agusan Del Norte - Northern Agusan Del Sur - Camiguin Island Signal No.1 - Samar Provinces - Leyte - Biliran Island - Bohol - Cebu - Camotes Island - Negros Provinces - Siquijor Island - Rest of Agusan Del Sur - Northern Bukidnon - Misamis Oriental Pagasa said in its 5 a.m. Wednesday weather bulletin that Ofel was packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph as of 4 a.m. It said Ofel is expected to make a landfall in Siargao, in the vicinity of Surigao within the day. Pagasa said Ofel is expected to be at 60 km northwest of Maasin, Southern Leyte by Thursday morning; at 90 km northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro by Friday morning; and at 460 km west of Iba, Zambales by Saturday morning. Pagasa warned those residen...

Good news for netizens the Supreme Court orders a TRO for Cybercrime Law dated October 9, 2012.  This means that the law will be on hold and the Supreme Court will still review it's details. The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is one of the hot topic in the internet these days. It has criticisms and 15 groups have already filed a petitions for the revision of the law.  Most netizens are concerned on the inclusion of libel case in the internet.  People are scared that it would create E-Martial Law to the online community.  The said libel case was included by senator Sotto and it was signed by president Aquino last September 12. Good news temporarily but we will all be waiting for the final decision of the law.

KZ Tandingan won in the first time X-Factor Philippines held in Pagcor Grand Theater in Parañaque City. She got the highest vote from the three grand finalist. KZ(55.45%), Gabriel Maturan(32.33) and Daddy's Home(12.90).  KZ's grand finals night piece was "Superstar" from the Carpenters. Since from audition time I always watched this show which is hosted by KC Conception.  And seeing KZ audition and hearing her singing makes me one of her fans.  From that day I know she will make it to the top and like her to be the winner. KZ's line "Pumunta ako dito para ipakita na hindi lamang sa mga magaganda at biritira and Philippine music industry" makes her more famous.  It inspires people that you can make it to the top with your talent even if you're not that mestiza or you can sing the highest note in the piano. What marks KZ's performance is her confidence in singing and her style.  I think it's my first time to hear this kind of singing i...

On September 12, 2012  President Noynoy Aquino signed a Republic Act 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.  The act punishes libel case online and internet-related offenses. The punishable acts under the law are the following: - computer related forgery, fraud and identity theft, crimes in the internet - offenses against confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data system - illegal access, illegal interception, data interference, system interference and misuse of devices - content related offenses on cybersex and child pornography - cyber squatting (the user of other person domain name to profit, misled, destroy the reputation and deprive others from registering) - offenses on libel committed through a computer system The National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police will make a cybercrime unit and have a center for special investigators. Though this law is for people's protection it also has some disadvantage...

Here are the list of Holidays for the year 2013.  This is based from the Proclamation No. 459 signed by Pres. Noynoy Aquino working holiday)  January 1, 2013  (Tuesday)  New Year’s Day March 28, 2013  (Thursday)  Maundy Thursday March 29, 2013  (Friday)  Good Friday March 30, 2013  (Thursday)  Black Saturday (special non-working holiday)  April9, 2013  (Tuesday)  Araw ng Kagitingan May 1, 2013  (Wednesday)  Labor Day June 12, 2013  (Wednesday)  Independence Day August 21, 2013  (Wednesday)   Ninoy Aquino Day (special non-working holiday) August 26, 2013  (Monday)  National Heroes Day November 1, 2013  (Friday)  All Saints’ Day (special non-working holiday)  November 2, 2013  (Saturday)  All Souls’ Day (special non-working holiday)  November 30, 2013    (Saturday)  Bonifacio ...

I find this video funny.  It is about a new found cream for women vagina to make it look like from that of an 18 year old woman. This cream is developed by Ultratech India.  And this cream will make you "feel like a virgin again".  Sounds like a very good idea and hope their product will really work .  I know many women in the world would love to try this one.

It's rainy season again in the Philippines and recently we have seen the flooding in some areas in the country.  Some were knee deep and others were above their rooftops.  We may blame this on climate change and human activities.  But I think each of us has a role and share to make to stop or if not atleast minimize the flood. Here are some of the ways we can do: 1) Plant more trees and avoid cutting them.   - Trees roots help keep the soil more stable. 2) Throw your garbage properly   - Each of us should place our garbage in designated areas.  Don't throw the garbages on rivers, streams or any bodies of water.  3)  Make/Repair/Replace/De-clog our drainage system.   - Some areas have no drainage systems.  Others have but very small or it is clog with garbages, plastics or soils. 4) Rainwater harvesting  - Rainwater harvesting is the accumulating and storing of rainwater for reuse before it reaches the aquifer. (from W...

In Italy lies a hidden "super volcano" that could kill millions.  It lies across the bay of Naples from Pompeii.  The boiling mud and sulphurous steam holes of the area west of Naples known as the Campi Flegrei or Phlegraean Fields, from the Greek word for burning, are a major tourist attraction. But the zone of intense seismic activity, which the ancients thought was the entrance to hell, also could pose a danger of global proportions with millions of people literally living on top of a potential future volcanic eruption. "These areas can give rise to the only eruptions that can have global catastrophic effects comparable to major meteorite impacts," said Giuseppe De Natale, head of a project to drill deep under the earth to monitor the molten "caldera". One such meteorite impact is thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago when debris thrown into the atmosphere from the huge explosion plunged the earth into darkness. Sci...

This is an article I have read from Reader's Digest.  I just want to share it. 1) Processed Meat   According to Webmd.com , the American Institute for Cancer Research says meats preserved by smoking, curing, or salting, or that contain chemical preservatives, are linked to an increased risk of colon cancer. These products also tend to have lots of salt, fat, and cholesterol, and very few nutrients, like fiber. 2) Frozen Meals They may look tiny, but frozen dinners can be loaded with calories. Livestrong.com found one popular national brand of chicken pot pie contains 64 grams of fat and 1,020 calories per serving. And while the diet versions of these frozen foods may be low in fat, they are heavily processed and are often high in sodium.     3) Doughnuts Maybe America should run from Dunkin’, and any other outlet selling these nutrition bombs. Store-bought doughnuts contain the unholy trinity of unhealthy ingredients, rep...

This coming June 9, 2012 (June 10 in Philippines) the much awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley will happen in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) and Bradley (28-0, 12 KOs) are both boxing superstars in their own right. Bradley, the undefeated American World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion, will be challenging Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion. And during the fight the famous singer Jessica Sanchez, who is the first runner up in American Idol this season will be singing the United States National anthem. I know everyone is excited for this day, especially the Filipinos, expect a lesser crime, lesser traffic during this day.  We expect an exciting fight and Manny we hope you to win again!  Good luck pacman!

Fans screamed and cried as host Ryan Seacrest announced the top two remaining contestants on Season 11 of the popular “American Idol” show Friday morning (Manila time). Crowd favorite Filipino-American-Mexican Jessica Sanchez was named in the top two, meaning she will be in the final round next week. Sanchez, who hails from Chula Vista, San Diego, California, will be pitted against Phillip Phillips, the other finalist. Joshua Ledet was eliminated after public voting determined he was the contestant with the least number of votes. Sanchez's top 2 achievement is the highest attained by a contestant with Filipino heritage on the show. Sanchez's mother is Filipina, while her father is Mexican. 'Last girl standing' The 16-year-old Sanchez is the last girl standing on “American Idol” this year. On Wednesday night’s performance (Thursday in Manila), Sanchez sang three songs : Mariah Carey’s “My All,” Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing,” ...

BEIJING: An anchor on China's state-run television network has accidentally declared the Philippines a part of China, in an embarrassing gaffe as tensions between the two nations run high. He Jia, anchor for China Central Television's (CCTV) nationally televised news broadcast, made the claim during a late Monday broadcast that has been repeatedly replayed on the Internet. The presenter apparently meant to say that the Huangyan islands -- known in the Philippines as the Scarborough Shoal, and claimed by both nations -- is China's territory. "We all know that the Philippines is China's inherent territory and the Philippines belongs to Chinese sovereignty, this is an indisputable fact," He said in the broadcast, which has since disappeared from the CCTV website but is available elsewhere on the web. Viewers joked in online postings that the presenter's nationalistic fervour led to her mistake. "This anchor woman is great, a good p...

Nice video from Ramasola Studio.  It shows the best of bohol. It's more fun in Bohol.

Sister against sister?  This is is quite embarrassing... when it comes to money nga naman. Source: GMA News Emosyunal na ikinuwento ni Ara Mina ang dahilan kung bakit niya inireklamo sa Quezon City Prosecutors Office ang nakababata niyang kapatid na si Cristine Reyes. Sa panayam ni showbiz reporter Lhar Santiago, putol-putol ang pagsasalita ni Ara dahil sa pag-iyak nang ilabas ang sama ng loob sa kanyang kapatid na kinasuhan niya ng libel and grave coercion. Ayon kay Ara, hindi na niya matiis ang ginagawang paninira at pambabastos sa kanya ni Cristine. “Masakit sa akin ‘tong gagawin ko kasi sikat siya ngayon, ayoko siyang masira pero hindi na kaya yung… masyado na niyang hinahamak yung pagkatao ko, parang yinuyurakan na niya," pahayag ni Ara sa Chika Minute ng GMA news 24 Oras nitong Miyerkules. Sinabi ni Ara na sinisingil siya ni Cristine kahit wala naman siyang pagkakautang dito. Bukod dito, ikinakalat din umano ng nakababatang aktres ang mga mapanirang text ma...

Top 10's Philippines natural tourist destination for summer. 10. Mount Pulag - (sometimes called as Mount Pulog) is the third highest mountain in the Philippines.  It is located in Mt. Pulag National Park. The mountain borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak. 9. Agusan Marsh One of the most ecologically significant wetland ecosystems in the Philippines, the Agusan Marsh is an area for conservation. It is a very popular destination for bird-watchers from all over the world. 8. Chocolate Hills - It is located in Carmen, Bohol.  The hills are so perfectly shaped that it's hard to believe they aren't man-made.  During rainy season the hills color is green and brown during summer time. 7. Donsol - It is located in Sorsogon Province. - Donsol is a popular tourist destination for whale shark viewing which can be seen in its bordering seas. Swimming with whale sharks was featured as the Best Animal Enco...

How would you feel if you will be named "Television", "Computer" or "Cellphone".  That sounds funny right?  But in a province in Pakistan they have that names. People living in Kalash Valley in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, people name their children "Mobile," "Radio," or "Computer." The report quoted a development workers, Qudrat Allah, as saying that in some cases, children have been named "Balti" (bucket), "Glass," and "Cooker."

In the town of Loreto, Agusan del Sur residents  were surprised by the sudden fall of fish from the sky last Friday, January 13, 2012. Vice Mayor Jorge Legaspi said, "Dili ko halos katoo sa maong hitabo tungod kay halos 25 na ko katuig nanimuyo sa maong lungsod karon pa lamang nahitabo nga miulan ug isda." (I can not believe what happened because in my 25 years living here Loreto SSA, never seen this happen rain of fish.) In the evaluation of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture, there are three inch size fish fell. Its yellow skin with black spots. As of now BFAR still analyzes the fish to determine its class. They placed the 72 pieces of fish that they get from the roofs of the houses in an aquarium. Not yet determine what caused the sudden rain of fish but according to BFAR, may involve the heavy rain in such circumstances.