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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,...

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.

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.