Banking Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2013 announced

Banking Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2013 announced

Manila, Philippines - Major banks in the country on Sunday, December 22 announced banking hours schedule for Christmas holidays this 2013.

Banco de Oro (BDO) Bank Schedule

On its website, Banco de Oro (BDO) announced that select BDO branches will be OPEN until 1:00PM on December 24. Mall branches will be OPEN until 3:00PM.

In addition, all BDO branches will be closed on December 25, 2013. It also advised that banking schedule resumes on Thursday, December 26.

The same shortened hours of operation applies on December 30 and 31 and bank closed on New Year's Day.

“BDO's ATM network will continue to handle transactions of clients during the Holiday season,” the bank said.


Philippine National Bank (PNB) Bank Schedule

PNB announced thru its official Facebook account that their banks are OPEN on December 24, 25, 28,29, 30, 31, 2013 and January 1, 2014.

"All branches shall resume operations on January 2. Only selected branches are open on January 1, 2014.", PNB said.


Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Bank Schedule

In an advisory announced on Twitter, it says that December 23, 26 and 27 are regular banking days. On December 23, 2013, all regular branches (except Davao Damosa) are open.

Selected BPI branches will be open to serve on December 28 and 30. Please refer to their Holiday branch list here.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Bank Schedule

RCBC also announced its banking schedule and said that they are OPEN on December 24, 28, 30 and 31. Please refer to their website for the detailed banking hours of select branches.

Chinabank Bank Schedule

Select Chinabank branches are OPEN on December 24, 28, 30 and 31. Please refer to their website for the detailed schedule during the holidays.

Schedule for other banks like Metrobank and Security Bank will be posted as soon as available. Please Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter for more updates.

 
source: http://www.thesummitexpress.com

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Jose Manalo Faces Child Abuse Charges Filed by Own Daughter

Jose Manalo Faces Child Abuse Charges Filed by Own Daughter

Eat Bulaga host and mainstay Jose Manalo is currently facing charges filed by his 17-year-old daughter before the Quezon City Procesutor’s Office on Friday, December 20, 2013.

The comedian Jose Manalo whose real name is Ariel Manalo, is being charged for an alleged violation of Republic Act 9262 or “Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004.”

The 47-year-old comedian faces the charges which stem from Jose Manalo’s failure to provide financial support to his family, forcing his daughter to stop attending school.

The daughter of Jose Manalo or the complainant, disclosed that she stopped going to school in August 2013, for lack of financial support for transportation, and school expenses.

Jose Manalo’s daughter is being represented by her legal counsel, Atty. Dennis Pangan. The complainant stated that she forced to stop her studies because her father Jose Manalo broke his promise to pay her tuition fees during the earlier mediation proceedings at the Philippine Mediation Center.

The 17-year-old daughter of Jose Manalo is enrolled at the Raffles Design Institute in Taguig City on October 2013 based on her father’s promise. The daughter of relayed that her father even took the school payment schedule so he can send the money on time.

According to the daughter of Manalo who filed charges to her father, Jose Manalo only paid for the initial fees, and nothing more.

As of posting time, Jose Manalo did not release her statement regarding the charges filed by her daughter. We will update this post as soon as we can get more details.

source: http://philnews.ph/

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UP announces UPCAT results AY 2014-2015 | List of Passers

UP announces UPCAT results AY 2014-2015 | List of Passers

The University of the Philippines has released the results of Admission Test, or also knwn by many as the UPCAT.

The said examination UPCAT, is a multiple-choice exam with questions in Filipino and English. Its four subtests cover Language Proficiency, Science, Mathematics and Reading Comprehension. Examinees are given a set period of time to finish the UPCAT. which  last Sunday for School Year 2014-2015.

According to the reports, he examination took place last August 3-4, 2013.

Below are the list of the examiners who passed the UPCAT:

PAGE	NAME RANGE
1	ABABON, MARC FAITH RODRIGUEZ – ABING, PRINCESS CLAIRE SANGAG
2	ABIOG, MARKUS LAN – ADOLFO, PATRICIA JUDE RUFIN
3	ADONA, YEDDA VICELLE CABANADO – AGUILAR, SUNSHINE MAE SARCON
4	AGUILLO, LORENZO RIEL ARROYO – ALCANTARA, JOHN DARYL CANGCO
5	ALCANTARA, MARCOS ANTONIO JR SALVADOR – ALLESA, FEMMA BETH PENAFLORIDA
6	ALLI, ZERLENE CACHOPERO – ALVIOR, SILVERIO JR PAQUERA
7	ALVIZO, BRYLE JACOB DAKAY – ANDAN, WINDEL ASUMBRADO
8	ANDAN, YSABELLE BIANCA MANATAD – ANTIQUINA, DIEGO JR QUISEL
9	ANTIVO, DIANNE PATRICE CABARRUBIAS – ARANAS, MARIE BEATRICE ANNE SANTIAGO
10	ARANCES, PEVIE JOY GARCIA – ARISTOZA, JOSHUA ADRIAN ALAVA
11	ARIT, MATT ELTON CULATA – ATINAJA, IVAN GABRIEL DE LEON
12	ATOK, CHILET MAR CAPILLAS – BACUS, CIARA MAE MENCHAVEZ
13	BACUS, IZZEAH PHI OLLANAS – BALBUENA, ALVIL DE GUZMAN
14	BALBUENA, JO-MARIZ CABANSAY – BANAGA, NITROM AEDAN OCAMPO
15	BANAN, DAN ECUAN – BARLUADO, BEA SAMANTHA ESOY
16	BARNES, KASSANDRA DANIELLE TORRES – BATAUSA, EZRA DEB DEMATA
17	BATAYOLA, ANNIE ROSE REYES – BAYNO, JANE LORLYN SOLASCO
18	BAYNOSA, MARY MEL BALACUIT – BERINGUEL, JEREMIAH ASVAR
19	BERIONG, KARL VINCENT JOSEPH – BLANCO, BRIANNE JOVELLE BAUTISTA
20	BLANCO, JOHN MICHAEL ALBACITE – BORJA, CLARISSA MAE ARRIOLA
21	BORJA, DAN ANTHONY SAGUSAY – BUENAVENTURA, PATRICIA GABRIELLE SAGAD
22	BUENAVISTA, CARLO JAE CAOILI – CAANDOY, JAPHETH INCISO
23	CAASI, KAMILLE NADEEN CAPILI – CABUGAO, ARVIN SORIANO
24	CABUHAT, JUSTICE CALALO – CALANTUAN, EARLE MEDIODIA
25	CALAPATIA, ANDRE MARVIN ABANES – CAMOCON, IRA MARIE CALAPARDO
26	CAMORO, NIKKA MANOJO – CAPACIO, LIZANNE DALE VILLAGRACIA
27	CAPALUNGAN, DANICA ANN DEMILLO – CARPENTERO, TRISHA IVY SOLUGAN
28	CARPINA, RENATO CAPUPUS – CASTILLO, MA ANDREE ISABELLE MAGCAMIT
29	CASTILLO, MARIA ANGELLICA DELA CRUZ – CAYCO, ANNA ISABEL TORRALBA
30	CAYETANO, OLEGARIO III RODRIGUEZ – CHAVEZ, MITZI LITAN
31	CHEETHAM, MARK CHRISTOPHER DIAMANTE – CIRUJANO, NOEL CLARO
32	CISNEROS, JOYCE CANTRE – COMENTA, CELINE DANIELLE VILCHES
33	COMETA, SHANNEN GUTIERREZ – CORPUZ, HANNAH MAE TAMPUS
34	CORPUZ, JANDEEH OSAM – CRUZ, JOHN TRISTAN USON
35	CRUZ, JOSHUA ROLAND BUNDOC – CUSTODIO, CHRISTIAN JOEL DEL MUNDO
36	CUSTODIO, CLARENCE DANIELLA JARDIEL – DANAN, JOSHUA RENZ DIWA
37	DANAO, DEO CARLO RAPANUT – DE CHAVEZ, CEDRIC KIRSTEN VISAGAS
38	DE CHAVEZ, ILAH RUTH PRADO – DE LEON, EDMUND ARVIN DUCUSIN
39	DE LEON, ERIKA GABRIELLE ATIENZA – DEIPARINE, JESMAE ANRIL NGOBOC
40	DEITA, CHRISTOPHER VAN ABOJADO – DELA CRUZ, NOBRAY MAE OCAL
41	DELA CRUZ, PAMELA ROSE FERNANDEZ – DELOS REYES, NICOLE PEREZ
42	DELOS REYES, PATRICK LINUS DIAZ – DIAZ DE RIVERA, JEREMY KARL BARLAAN
43	DICHE, NEIL CHRISTIAN CABADOR – DIZON, LEYAH CHRISTINE TAN
44	DIZON, MARIA NICOLE MONTEMAYOR – DULAY, STEPHANIE GAYLE PATACSIL
45	DULIN, MARIA ANGELA RUMA – EDORIA, TIMOTHY JAMES PALER
46	EDRADA, ISAIAH EMMAN ANFONE – ERASMO, ARIANNE JADE CORONADO
47	ERASMO, MAE CELINE CERINO – ESPINO, GUILLERMO ANTONIO BELO
48	ESPINO, LAWRENCE RAY OPPUS – EUSTAQUIO, RACHEL AN AGNESE CALVARIO
49	EVANGELIO, PINKLE THERESE GABANAN – FAWAYAN, JANNAH JOBE CUILAN
50	FAYLOGA, CHARLOTTE ANGELA BARREDO – FERRER, PATRICIA MANECLANG
51	FERRER, RAILENNE MAE MATUBANG – FORTUN, ISABELLA THEAMAREE BANDA
52	FORTUNA, CHRYZLLE DANNE INTONG – GABUTIN, RETSEL GRACE TIPDAS
53	GACAYAN, KAREN ANN LUZON – GALZOTE, ROCK ELDRICK ABRAN
54	GAMAD, THEA ELLAINE POBLETE – GARCIA, MARY FRANCINE TUPAS
55	GARCIA, NICOLE VALLEJA – GEDORIO, ALESSA JUANITAS
56	GEGANZO, IAN ADAM GENOVATE – GLORIOSO, LEO NINO EUDEN
57	GO, ALDRIC LEANDER CORTES – GONZALES, JAN PATRICK LLAMAS
58	GONZALES, JANINE MAE DAVID – GUEVARA, JUSTINE CHLOE VALENTINO
59	GUEVARRA, BEATRICE MACEDA – HABLADO, JESSA TADIFA
60	HABUYO, MANICHIE PUBLICO – HIBIONADA, DOMINIQUE ISHMAIELLE SUMILLANO
61	HIDALGO, JOHN FRANCIS VILLAROJO – IGNACIO, NOLI II GARCIA
62	IGNACIO, PATRICIA MARIE EUGENIO – IWAG, LIZA MINA LORRAINE DIGNADICE
63	IWAMA, YUICHI GARSOLA – JAVIER, JOHN ARVIN ANGALA
64	JAVIER, KRISTINE JOY TUBIANO – JUANTONG, JEMIMAH ANNE SEE
65	JUAREZ, BRIDGETTE MENZON – LABASTIDA, CHINEY LAMAY
66	LABAY, ALMELYN RICARDE – LAMASAN, ANNIE MAIDO
67	LAMASAN, VINZ CONRAD BATARA – LATORRE, ERLA ECLIPSE
68	LAU, STEFFI RENEE TEH – LEE, KENDRICK KLYDE YU
69	LEE, KRISTINE JOY LIPAT – LIGAHON, XANDRIA MAE ROTAQUIO
70	LIGAN, ELJEAN RACHEL BALLENER – LIU CHIANG, DYMPHNA ROSE RAMOS
71	LIVETA, AIKHA GENE REGIS – LOPEZ, JAIME BERNARDO DE GUZMAN
72	LOPEZ, JAMES RUSSEL SALMASAN – LUMANTA, DWIGHT SETH VARQUEZ
73	LUMAYAD, STELLA MARIS PAGAYUNAN – MACAPONDAG, PAULINE IANNE CASTRO
74	MACAPUA, NICOLE INDICO – MAGHIRANG, MARINELLA CAPINA
75	MAGHUYOP, MA HANNAH GALON – MALLARI, JULEEN EVETTE DELA MINES
76	MALLARI, KATHERINE ANN DESENGANO – MANDADERO, ALEXANDRA JEANNE
77	MANDADERO, RICHELL CORDERO – MANWANI, SUNIL RAM VATWANI
78	MANZANARES, JOHN RICK DOLOR – MARINDUQUE, KELLY ABATAYO
79	MARINO, MARIA GRACELA AMORA – MATAAC, JOHN JEROME GUADALUPE
80	MATABANG, BERTRAM DAVID BAUTISTA – MELAD, JEORGINA KAMELLA LUANSHYA TOMALE
81	MELANO, KHAYZEL JOY ESPIRITU – MERCADO, CHRISTIAN CARL BRINAS
82	MERCADO, DAPHNE ANGELINA TAGUNICAR – MISAGAL, CASTER GANNI MARIANO
83	MISON, REGINA ELENA DE CASTRO – MONTILLA, ERIKA JULLIA FULLIDO
84	MONTILLA, RACHEL RUTH BULACSO – MUTUC, LORAIMA TOLENTINO
85	MUTYA, MYCAH HELENA VILLARTA – NAVARRO, JEBRHAM CELEBRIA
86	NAVARRO, JOANNA SAMANTHA REYES – NOBLES, JERALD CHARLIE CERENO
87	NOCHE, JAMIE JOICE GENEROSO – OCALENA, JOHN VINCENT SALIBIO
88	OCAMPO, ANDREA JANE FRANCISCO – OMBAO, BILL LANCE ALMAZAR
89	OMBID, ANGEL MAE OPELANIO – ORNALES, KRYSTAL ANNE ZARCO
90	ORNOPIA, SHAINA MAE ABAMONGA – PACIS, CHANTAL FAYE ENCISO
91	PACLIBAR, RENZEL KYLE ENDRIGA – PALARUAN, ED BREINNER DANIEL
92	PALASAN, NIKKI ROSE CAJARTE – PANGAN, ELAINE MARGARETTE DUCOS
93	PANGAN, JUSTINE WILFRED BIE – PARK, SINE HYE
94	PARK, SUK JOO – PAZON, MAE ANNE SHAILYN
95	PE, MARIA KARINA VILLAR – PEREZ, GRASZE ANNE ALMONTE
96	PEREZ, HARLENE VALDEABELLA – PINEDA, ERNEST GUILLER SUGANOB
97	PINEDA, GIFERN – PONCO, KRISTINE YSABEL YAPTINCHAY
98	PONFERRADA, MARTHA LOUISE CHU – QUE, DIAN AGUSTINE UY
99	QUE, JASPER BIGSAT – RABAGO, HELIMAR MIRANDA
100	RABAGO, NICCOLO TIBIGAR – RAMOS, KIS TRYVL CABASAG
101	RAMOS, KRISTA MAIKA ILAGAN – RECASATA, KEN APOSTOL
102	RECCION, MARIA VICTORIA BUCAL – RESURRECCION, SAM ALDWIN VILLAR
103	RETAMAL, RALPH CHESTER DONA – RICARO, CRIZEL RUTH GHELMAE GONZALES
104	RICARTE, CHELE SHAMMAH PADILLA – RODIS, MICHAELLA GAMARA
105	RODRIGUEZ, CAMILLE ANN GARCIA – ROSARIO, JOSHUA MATTHEW DEVERALA
106	ROSARIO, MARY MARGARETTE HERIDA – SACEDOR, NICK ORLAND VAPOROSO
107	SACOTE, JON LOEWI DECAMOTAN – SALO, ELV NHIEL DESCALSOTA
108	SALOMA, FLOREILLE MARIE FORRO – SAN JUAN, RATZIEL AGUSTIN
109	SAN LUIS, PATRICIA PADILLA – SANTIAGO, MAJESTY SUSSY GALINATO
110	SANTIAGO, MICHAEL IAN ALMAZAN – SAQUIAN, JECAH ANGELU SECONDES
111	SAQUIDO, MA CELINA JOY MORIN – SEGAYA, YAJAIRA JOY
112	SEGISMUNDO, BERNADETTE MAE LEYESA – SI, REN JOSEPH MAPANAO
113	SIA, CHESKALENE MORCO – SISON, MARA NADINE CARANTO
114	SISON, SAMANTHA GRACE PADERON – SOSING, MAEVIVIENE VILLAMOR
115	SOTELO, AERONE JAY DE CHAVEZ – SUNDIANG, ISABELLE THERESE BERNAL
116	SUNDO, MARTIN JOSEPH ROBLES – TACAISAN, DARRY KHATE TAGARAO
117	TACANDONG, AERIEL CASTILLO – TAMPEPE, KAYZA GILL ALBARILLO
118	TAMPIL, MICAH JUSTINE TIU – TANGLAO, NATHAN HOPE DIZON
119	TANHUECO, LEMUEL JIMENEZ – TENEDERO, VERNICE JOY TUYOR
120	TENEFRANCIA, JOY TRAVINA – TIU, MICHELE ASHLEY CO
121	TIVIDAD, MELINDA MARIE MENDOZA – TORRES, JONATHAN DELA FUENTE
122	TORRES, JULIENNE THERESE UY – TUMAMBING, MARIBETH CANTOS
123	TUMAMPIL, MARIA TERESA LOUISE LACTUAN – URSUA, LEEANN SORIA
124	URSULOM, DANELLA FAYE MULLE – VALERIANO, TONI MAE
125	VALERIO, CHARLES PHILLIP ROSARIO – VELOSO, PAMELA BORRA
126	VENANCIO, CHRISTINE SHAYNE SOLINA – VILLAERA, KIANA ALESSANDRA VILLANUEVA
127	VILLAFANA, FRANCIS JOSHUA MERIA – VILLARUEL, DIANNE THERESE PEDRIGOSA
128	VILLARUEL, JOESA LYN LOZANO – WENCESLAO, STEPHEN JOHN MATTHEW CHUA
129	WIJANGCO, IYA NOELLE MANUNTAG – YEO, JONATHAN BULADO
130	YEPES, ANNA LYN GUINGAB – ZAMUDIO, GABRIEL PORCALLA
131	ZANTUA, GENESE FAYE LOPEZ – ZURITA, FEDERICO MODESTO

source:  http://philnews.ph

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ABS-CBN 2013 Christmas Station ID Theme Song Lyrics - Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko

ABS-CBN 2013 Christmas Station ID Theme Song Lyrics - Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko

ABS-CBN has unveiled its 2013 Christmas Station ID with the theme "Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko" paying tribute to different Filipinos, whose inspiring stories have touched the hearts and ignited the passion of people working for the network on and off cam.

Image Credit: ABS-CBN

This year’s Christmas anthem was written by Robert Labayen, with music composed, arranged and produced  by  Bojam De Belen, Thyro Alfaro and Jeli Mateo. 

The SID song Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko was performed by The Voice of the Philippines coaches Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo and Lea Salonga with grand  winner  Mitoy Yonting and finalists Klarisse De Guzman, Janice Javier and Myk Perez.

Watch the recording sessions for Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko, the ABS-CBN 2013 Christmas Station ID Theme Song (lyrics below).

Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko lyrics
ABS-CBN 2013 Christmas Station ID theme

Bawat Pasko'y may dalang himala Malakas mang ulan, ito'y titila Bubuhos ang pagpapala May kapiling ang nangungulila Anumang lungkot, tayo'y aahon May lunas sa sugat ng kahapon Sa isa't isa'y mayrong paglingap Mga pangarap, ngayo'y magaganap Refrain: Laging masaya ang kwento ng Pasko Dahil sino ka man, may nagmamahal sa'yo Ngayong Kapaskuhan ang pangako ko Sa puso ko'y magkasama tayo Chorus: Sa iisang awit ngayong Pasko Magkayakap ang tinig ko't sa iyo Sa 'ting himig, ipagdiriwang ang pag-ibig At ito ay tatawid sa buong daigdig Sa iisang awit ngayong Pasko Magkayakap ang tinig ko't sa iyo Sa 'ting himig, nadarama na ang mahalaga Ay magkasama tayo sa kwento ng Pasko wo-oh wo-oh-oh wo-oh wo-oh-oh Kwento ng Pasko

Mga ala-ala sa Pasko'y di kumukupas Ilang taon pa man ang lumipas Dahil ang bawat damdamin Umuukit nang malalim Marangya man ang pagdiriwang Kahit simpleng kasiyahan Ang tunay na may kayamanan Pamilyang nagmamahalan (Repeat Refrain) (Repeat Chorus) Bridge: Magbago man lahat sa mundo Nananatili ang diwa ng Pasko Ang pagpapala ay hindi mauubos Himala ng Pasko ay hiwaga ng Diyos (Repeat Chorus) Sa iisang awit ngayong Pasko Magkayakap ang tinig ko't sa iyo Sa 'ting himig, nadarama na ang mahalaga Nasaan man sa mundo, magkasama tayo Nasaan man sa mundo, magkasama tayo Sa kwento ng Pasko (Repeat Chorus 3x) Isang kwento Iisang kwento Kwento ng Pasko

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Anne Curtis admits the incident and asks for forgiveness

Anne Curtis admits the incident and asks for forgiveness

Anne Curtis reportedly caused a scene in a luxury bar at The Fort in the wee hours of Saturday, November 23. And because of this, she posted a series of tweets saying she was admitting the incident, recognizing her fault, and asking for forgiveness to the people involved and her fans as well.

From Anne Curtis' official Twitter account, here's the transcript:

Hey everyone. I will be making my official statement now & after this, I will not be giving any interviews about this issue anymore. I choose to do this right away because I've always been an open book & I don't like to hide anything... For those who have read about the issue, yes, most of it is true. I admit to that & I have apologized to all parties included immediately... When I was told of my behavior AND the person who started all of this, due to this persons inappropriate behavior, apologized to me too... Just as I did. Which I accepted too. I choose not to go into detail because I'm not the type to ruin someone else's name... Now.. I had been on the super popular juice cleanse for 3 days & attended my best friends bachelorette that night, had one too many drinks.. which led to some of these unfortunate events. That's why they say 'Drink in moderation'. I will charge it to experience & a lesson learned. I'm sorry if I let any of my fans down.... As you all see, I'm just like any other person that makes mistakes in life... Thank you to everyone that has messaged me about their support. With where I am today I owe all of you my honesty. Good night.

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Pinoy Big Brother: Season 5 Online Auditions Requirements, Mechanics

Pinoy Big Brother: Season 5 Online Auditions Requirements, Mechanics

Pinoy Big Brother has opened the PBB Season 5 online auditions. Here are the requirements and mechanics PBB aspirants must follow.

•     It must be a clear video that shows your face, with good natural lighting and not against the light or overexposed.
•     Follow the right distance from the camera, whether close up or mid shot, no extreme close up, full or wide shot.
•     Talk clearly. Avoid taking a video in public places. Kuya should hear your voice, not the noise in your surroundings.
•     Your video should not exceed one minute. In 1 minute, state your name, age, address, your job if working, your course if studying, and answer the question: “Bakit ka karapat-dapat maging housemate ni Kuya?” (Why should you be Kuya’s housemate?). Remember, limit your video to 1 minute only.
•     Avoid video effects. Creativeness is okay but it’s not needed. No need also to put background music. Only YOU should be heard.
•     Be natural. Enjoy!!!

Auditionees aged 18 to 35 years old must download and fill-up the PBB Season 5 Questionnaire, Waiver and Release Form then email to pbb@pinoybigbrother.com.

Aspirants aged 12 to 17 years old must download and fill up the PBB Teen 5 Questionnaire, Waiver and Release Form then email to pbbteens@pinoybigbrother.com.

Video submissions for the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) online audition are accepted from December 1, 2013 until January 15, 2014. Good luck!

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Brandon Rios Cries After Defeat with Pacquiao ( Full Video)

Brandon Rios Cries After Defeat with Pacquiao ( Full Video)

Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios claimed that the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao didn’t hurt him during their fight yesterday at Macau but his recent interview video shows that he cries after losing to Pac-Man.

Video Credit: Youtube   Top Rank Boxing interviewed Rios wherein he shared how hard he worked in the gym in order to put Manny Pacquiao down but he failed on his attempt to out-perform the eight-division world champion.

Based upon the interview video which gone viral already, Rios started to break in tears showing that he was hurt with his defeat against Pacquiao. The 27-year-old boxer momentarily paused during the interview to recover from his emotions.

Brandon Rios narrated that his 5-month hard work with his team in the boxing gym just to pursue their game plan against Pacquaio failed. He did not expect the awesome speed of Pacquiao in the ring, not only with his jabs but with his entire body movement.

Rios was also quoted as saying, “I’d tried to win… Five months in the gym training and training. I bounce back, learn from your mistake,” Rios said sobbing.

With the defeat of Brandon Rios, the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao captured the newly-created title, the WBO International Welterweight Championship belt.

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iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c finally arrived in Philippines

iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c finally arrived in Philippines

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), Philippine leading network is releasing on Friday, November 15, its first batch of iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet.

Company officials announced today that the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will be will be released simultaneously in all Smart Stores across the country, on the first day of its availability.

Approved applicants who registered online during the sign-up period may also get their units at their chosen pick-up points – whether at the Eastwood Mall Open Park in Quezon City or at the Jump Experience Center in SM City Cebu and SM Lanang Premier, Davao.

“We have made it easier and more convenient for our subscribers to claim their iPhone of choice, at their venue of choice,” said Charles A. Lim, Smart’s executive vice president and head of wireless consumer business. “With our simultaneous release nationwide, more Filipinos will be able to easily and quickly get their dream device on the network it deserves.”

Image Credit: www.macrumors.com

The highly-anticipated iPhones will further boost Smart’s portfolio of smartphones capable of ultrafast LTE wireless Internet.

“We now have the most advanced smartphones in our lineup, and we have been leading in establishing a future-proof network ready for the surge in uptake of such devices,” said Lim. “With our biggest network and the most extensive LTE coverage in the country, we are ready to give our subscribers the best iPhone user experience.”


Widest selection of Plans

Aside from its most number of iPhone distribution channels yet on Day 1 of its launch, Smart is also offering the widest range of postpaid plans and offers that can be paired with the iPhone 5s or the iPhone 5c.

The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) are available on Smart Postpaid’s Freedom Plan, All-In Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone Plans 999 and 2499; UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000; and Smart Infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.

“With the variety of postpaid plans available for the iPhone, you can surely find one that’s perfect for your lifestyle and budget,” said Kathy Carag, head of Smart’s postpaid business group. “We offer a wide range of plans that fit your usage habits, which also come with easy and flexible cash-out options.”

For instance, subscribers can get the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free all-net call minutes, 100 free all-net SMS and unlimited LTE connection.


Exclusive Offers

Smart also unveiled iPhone packages that it will be offering for the first time.

Subscribers who will be availing of the iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c on Freedom Plan (Smart postpaid plan offering with no lock-out period and fixed monthly fees), will get free 250mb of data worth P300 every month for the entire first year of subscription.

Premium offers also await Smart Infinity members. The iPhone 5s (16GB) for example is offered at Plan 5000 with bonus 2 VIP tickets to the Philippine staging of the hit musical Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of Rustan’s gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).

For SMART Infinity Enterprise Plan 5000, subscribers have their choice of iPhone model and memory capacity, along with unlimited calls to all networks, unlimited SMS to all networks, and unlimited data. Enterprise Plan 8000 gives subscribers all the features of Plan 5000, plus the added feature of IDD and International SMS to all countries and all networks. On top of these premium offers, only Smart Infinity offers VIP network access, customizable mobile numbers, 24/7 International Concierge Service and a dedicated Infinity Management Officer*

iPhone upgrade for loyal subscribers

Smart subscribers who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone offers but are currently within an active contract may choose to wipe out their existing contract for a discounted fee, without the need to surrender their existing device. Up to 75% can be deducted from the applicable fee.

Qualified subscribers who will avail of the Wipe Out program will also receive free one-year device insurance with Smart Gadget Shield which covers loss, theft and accidental damage. They are also entitled to discounts on iPhone accessories from partner establishments. To check if your current Smart Postpaid account is qualified for Wipeout, text WIPEOUT to 2928. For more details on the Wipe Out Program, go to www.smart.com.ph/wipeout.

Select Smart stores also offer device trade-in deals where subscribers can swap their old phones with iPhone vouchers. This offer is available at the Smart Store in Rockwell, Robinsons Magnolia, SM North EDSA, Festival Mall and Jump Megamall.

For complete information on Smart’s complete suite of iPhone offers, please visit smart.com.ph/iPhone for Smart Postpaid and smart.com.ph/infinity for Smart Infinity.

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Canada to fast process applications of Yolanda-hit Pinoys

Canada to fast process applications of Yolanda-hit Pinoys

As we know that super typhoon Yolanda (International name: Haiyan) has affected many areas of Philippines.

In regards to this, Canadian Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) Minister Chris Alexanda have announced that  they will be prioritizing the processing of applications on request from Filipinos who have been "significantly and personally" affected by the typhoon.

"Request from Filipino citizens temporarily in Canada who wish to extend their stay will be assessed in a compassionate and flexible manner," according to a notice posted on the website of the CIC.

Image Credit: theimmigrationteam.com

The CIC also set up special email addresses and a dedicated phone line to respond to requests from applicants and their families:

Overseas: Applicants who can demonstrate that they are significantly and personally affected and wish to declare their cases a priority can contact the visa office in Manila directly at manila-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca.

In Canada: Applicants and their family members who wish to declare their cases as a priority can contact situation-philippines@cic.gc.ca or contact CIC's Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100, which has a dedicated crisis line.

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Joey de Leon strikes again !

Joey de Leon strikes again !

On his Twitter account @AngPoetNyo, as Joey de Leon praises the international media, nagpasaring siya with some of our local media. What can you say? Sinong tinutukoy niya?

Below is the screenshot of his tweets:

Image Credit: Twitter @AngPoetNyo

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International Organizations, Assistance Given to Typhoon Yolanda Victims

International Organizations, Assistance Given to Typhoon Yolanda Victims

An initial lists of 23 countries along with several international organizations have already sent various types of assistance to victims of the world’s worst super typhoon Yolanda that hits the Visayas last weekend.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), they have monitored a total of 23 countries along with the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) that have offered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

The Philippine government acknowledged the assistance from international donors and organizations. The assistance vary from deployment of search-and-rescue teams and medical personnel; provision of relief goods, such as food, water, tents, and blankets, among others; provision of medical supplies and vaccines; deployment of ships and aircraft; and cash donations.

List of countries that have made offers of assistance:

1. Australia – financial aid
2. Belgium – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
3. Canada – financial aid; in-kind donations
4. China – financial aid
5. Denmark – financial aid
6. Finland – in-kind donations
7. Germany – in-kind donations, medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
8. Hungary – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
9. Indonesia – in-kind donations
10. Israel – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
11. Japan – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
12. Malaysia – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel, supplies
13. The Netherlands – financial aid
14. New Zealand – financial aid
15. Norway – financial aid
16. Russia – medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
17. Singapore – financial aid
18. Spain – in-kind donations
19. Sweden – financial aid
20. Turkey – in-kind donations, medics, rapid response team, search and rescue personnel
21. United Arab Emirates – financial aid
22. United Kingdom – financial aid
23. United States of America – financial aid, deployment of ships and aircrafts, medics rapid response team, search and rescue personnel

Aside from the 23 countries mentioned above, the Philippines noted that Taiwan had also allocated financial assistance and various relief items for the victims. The EU has also pledged financial aid, in-kind donations, and the deployment of medical and search and rescue teams. The country has also accepted the offer of the United Nations (UN) for the issuance of a flash appeal which will be launch soon.

Based upon the latest records of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the number of families affected by Yolanda has reached 2,055,630 or 9,497,847 persons.

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Generous donation from worldwide go to Philippines to help rebuild from Yolanda

Generous donation from worldwide go to Philippines to help rebuild from Yolanda

The international community were united in aiding the Philippines through cash and in kind donations given to the victims of the world’s worst typhoon that hits different provinces in the Visayas.

Based upon initial reports from various news media organizations, the donations from around the world total up to around Php 1.5 Billion. The generous donations of millions of pesos came from all around the globe to help support the Philippines as the country will try to rebuild after the devastation brought about by Tyhpoon Yolanda.

In behalf of the Filipino people we would like to thanks the following international donors:

• Sweden: 20 Million Kronor          =          Php 131 Million
• Denmark: 10 Million Kroner        =          Php 77 Million
• Norway: 20 Million Kroner          =          Php 140 Million
• UAE: 36 Million Dirham               =          Php 423 Million
• UK: 6 Million Pounds                   =          Php 415 Million
• Canada:                                    =          Php 206 Million
• Netherlands: 2 Million Euros        =          Php 115 Million

Other initial lists of international donations given to the Philippines:

• Elements of Okinawa-based 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade board KC-130 for typhoon-ravaged Philippines.
• AUSTRALIA – US$10 million package
• CANADA – C$5 million
• DENMARK – KR 10 million
• EUROPEAN UNION – EUR 3 million
• GERMANY – 23 tons of relief goods
• ISRAEL- team of medical, trauma and relief professionals
• JAPAN – emergency relief medical team
• NEW ZEALAND – NZ $2.15 million
• NORWAY – KR 20 million
• SAUDI ARABIA through Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – US$100,000
• SWEDEN- emergency communications equipment
• TAIWAN – $200,000
• UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Dhs 36 million
• UNITED KINGDOM – £6 million and $9.6 million worth of emergencysupport package
• UNITED NATIONS Children’s Fund – $1.3 million worth of supplies
• UNITED STATES – initial $100,000 for water and sanitation; Troops, emergency respondents, transportation and equipment

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International Donations to the Philippines for Typhoon Yolanda Victims

International Donations to the Philippines for Typhoon Yolanda Victims

The international community were united in aiding the Philippines through cash and in kind donations given to the victims of the world’s worst typhoon that hits different provinces in the Visayas.

Based upon initial reports from various news media organizations, the donations from around the world total up to around Php 1.5 Billion. The generous donations of millions of pesos came from all around the globe to help support the Philippines as the country will try to rebuild after the devastation brought about by Tyhpoon Yolanda.

In behalf of the Filipino people we would like to thanks the following international donors:

• Sweden: 20 Million Kronor          =          Php 131 Million
• Denmark: 10 Million Kroner        =          Php 77 Million
• Norway: 20 Million Kroner          =          Php 140 Million
• UAE: 36 Million Dirham               =          Php 423 Million
• UK: 6 Million Pounds                   =          Php 415 Million
• Canada:                                    =          Php 206 Million
• Netherlands: 2 Million Euros        =          Php 115 Million

Other initial lists of international donations given to the Philippines:

• Elements of Okinawa-based 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade board KC-130 for typhoon-ravaged Philippines.
• AUSTRALIA – US$10 million package
• CANADA – C$5 million
• DENMARK – KR 10 million
• EUROPEAN UNION – EUR 3 million
• GERMANY – 23 tons of relief goods
• ISRAEL- team of medical, trauma and relief professionals
• JAPAN – emergency relief medical team
• NEW ZEALAND – NZ $2.15 million
• NORWAY – KR 20 million
• SAUDI ARABIA through Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – US$100,000
• SWEDEN- emergency communications equipment
• TAIWAN – $200,000
• UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Dhs 36 million
• UNITED KINGDOM – £6 million and $9.6 million worth of emergencysupport package
• UNITED NATIONS Children’s Fund – $1.3 million worth of supplies
• UNITED STATES – initial $100,000 for water and sanitation; Troops, emergency respondents, transportation and equipment

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Typhoon Zoraida November 12 Updates (Storm Signals)

Typhoon Zoraida November 12 Updates (Storm Signals)

Tropical Depression “Zoraida” has made landfall over Davao Oriental and is now moving Northwestward. As of 10:00 AM today, November 12, 2013, the location of the centers is at 52 km South of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur or at 91 km Northeast of Davao.

Zoraida has a maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center. It is forecast to move Northwest at 30 kph. On Wednesday morning, Tropical Depression “Zoraida” is expected at 110 km South Southwest of Cuyo Islands in Palawan and on Thursday morning it is expected to be outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 630 km West of Coron, Palawan.

Here’s the Public Storm Warning Signal:

Signal No. 1:

Luzon: Cuyo Island, Palawan, and Calamian Group of Islands

Visayas:

• Siquijor
• Southern Cebu
• Bohol
• Negros Oriental
• Negros Occidental
• Antique
• Iloilo
• Guimaras

Mindanao:

• Dinagat Province
• Siargao Island
• Agusan del Norte
• Agusan del Sur
• Surigao del Norte
• Surigao del Sur
• Davao Oriental
• Compostela Valley
• Davao del Norte
• Samal Island
• Bukidnon
• Misamis Oriental
• Misamis Occidental
• Lanao del Norte
• Lanao del Sur
• North Cotabato
• Camiguin Island
• Northern Zamboanga del Norte
• Zamboanga del Su

For the complete Weather Bulletin of Tropical Depression Zoraida click here.

Tropical Depression Zoraida Hourly Updates:

Images Credit: PAG-ASA

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Donation Hotlines: Ways to help Yolanda Victims

Donation Hotlines: Ways to help Yolanda Victims

How to help Yolanda Victims?  Below are some ways to help the victims.


 ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya        
 
' 411-0183
' 411-0182
' 411-0115


GMA Kapuso Foundation                          
' 982-7777
local hotlines
' 9901
' 9904
' 9905


UNICEF - Philippines
' 758-1000
' 758-1442

World Vision
' 352-7777



DSWD                           
NAIA Chapel Road, Pasay City
' 851-2681
Roel Montesa: 09263469927
Roelmontesa@gmail.com
Fe Catalina Ea: 09186281897
Cash deposits : Landbank of the Philippines
CURRENT : 3122-1011-84
SAVINGS : 3124-0055-81

The Philippines Red Cross       
' 143
Trunkline : 527-0000

RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
G-Cash Text DONATE<space>AMOUNT<space>4-digit M-PIN<space>REDCROSS to 2882
You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
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Cebu Provincial Government       
' 254-7198
' 254-8397

Ground Floor Executive Bldg., Cebu Provincial Capitol

Things that can be donated to the victims:
Food Items

Rice, Mineral Water, Canned Goods, Noodles, Biscuits, Coffee, Milo, Milk, Sugar, Baby Formula Milk


Non-Food Items

Clothes, Blankets, Mosquito Nets, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Kitchen and Cooking Utensils, Slippers, Mats, Medicines for Fever or Diarrhea, First Aid Kit, Tents

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Make Money Online | Blogging

Make Money Online | Blogging

If you have a particular passion for something, whether it's a hobby or an obsession, and you have something to say about it, blogging could be a profitable way to pour out your endless stream of thought. The key here, as with many other services on the Internet, is in selling advertising.

After starting up a personal blog, many writers sign up for ad services like Google AdSense, which post those familiar sponsored links you often see at the top and on the sides of Web sites. The more times your blog readers click on those ads, the more money you'll make through the ad service. This works fine if you're a casual blogger, and you may make some extra spending money. But if the blog is consistently interesting, well-written and really takes off, you may be approached by companies who want to reach your fan base with graphical advertising around your blog. Some of the more successful blogs, like I Can Has Cheezburger? and Boing Boing, have become pop-culture phenomena, and their creators have been able to quit their day jobs and blog full time because of the money they make from advertisers.

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Iza Calzado says 'Heto na mga Kapuso' on "ASAP 18"

Iza Calzado says 'Heto na mga Kapuso' on "ASAP 18"

Kapuso turned Kapamilya actress accidentally said "Heto na mga Kapuso" on "ASAP 18." Below is the video:

Video Courtsey: Youtube

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Nonito Donaire repeats, knocks Darchinyan out in nine (FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO)

Nonito Donaire repeats, knocks Darchinyan out in nine (FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO)

American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas - More than six years after their first meeting, Nonito Donaire (32-2, 21KOs) knocked out Vic Darchinyan (39-6-1, 28KOs) in the ninth round of their rematch. In the first fight, Donaire knocked out Darchinyan in five rounds. Donaire returns for the first time since the April decision loss to Guillermo Rigondeaux.

 Nonito Donaire vs. Vic Darchinyan Rematch (FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO)

Video Courtsey: Youtube

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios - HBO 24/7 (Episode 1) REPLAY VIDEO

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios - HBO 24/7 (Episode 1) REPLAY VIDEO

EPISOSE 1 of 4. The all-new HBO sports series 24/7 Pacquiao-Rios, leading up to the November 214 showdown. Manny Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) and trainer Freddie Roach look back at Pacquiao’s recent loss to Juan Manuel Marquez. Brandon Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs) talks about his two classic encounters with Mike Alvarado.

 Video Courtsey: Youtube

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios (Free Live Stream Links) November 24, 2013:
[LIVE STREAM # 1] | [LIVE STREAM # 2] | [LIVE STREAM # 3] | [LIVE STREAM # 4] 

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