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Over 7.8M Tweets were sent for #ALDub’s Imagine You and Me movie.  Stats image courtesy of Twitter ALDub nation went to Twitter to express their ‘kilig’ over the screening of the much-awaited movie of the phenomenal love team ALDub (Maine Mendoza @mainedcm and Alden Richards @aldenrichards02) ‘Imagine You and Me.’ Even before the premiere night, ALDub fans started the countdown to mark the date with #ALDUBIYAMin8Days, #ALDUBIYAMin7Days, #ALDUBIYAMin6Days, #ALDUBIYAMin5Days, #ALDUBIYAMin4Days, #ALDUBIYAMin3Days... Читать дальше...

Netflix has been available to Filipinos since January. Have you discovered these hacks to maximize your Netflix viewing experience? Check and share these hacks and make your Netflix experience fun, customized, and cost-efficient! You don’t have to worry if you have unstable internet connection or if you are not a credit card holder. You’d still be able to make the most out of your Netflix experience, through these useful hacks. Infographic supplied by Netflix If worried about fluctuating Internet... Читать дальше...

A rewarding experience awaits shoppers and health buffs as Robinsons Galleria– Ortigas celebrates its Health and Wellness Fair from July 11 -15, 2016 at the Mall’s Activity Area. Get the chance to try out generous product samples and demos, or bring home special giveaways, and good health and wellness finds from partner merchants- Envy Me Salon and Spa, Excelsoir Organic Spa, GNC, Olympic Gold, World Balance, Il Padrino Coffee, Robinsons Department Store, and Robinsons Supermarket. What’s more, ... Читать дальше...

While the Philippines welcomes the United Nations (UN)-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that rejected China’s claims over much of the South China Sea, it prefers to proceed with caution as it charts its next course of action.

By Nick Giongco and Mario B. Casayuran The stage is almost set for Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next fight either on Oct. 29 or Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. Top Rank chief Bob Arum told Manila Bulletin yesterday that they are looking at three names as possible foes: Terence Crawford, Danny Garcia, and Jessie Vargas. The venues being eyed are the MGM Grand (16,800 seats), Mandalay Bay (12,000), the T-Mobile Arena (20,000) and even Thomas and Mack Center (18,000). Only the choice of opponent and the arena need to be finalized, according to Arum. Читать дальше...

I was with friends Gino and Giannina after we had our individual busy day with all three of us famished and wanting to try out a new eatery.

The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has ordered the filing of graft and bribery charges before the Sandiganbayan against former Davao del Sur Congressman and now Governor Douglas Cagas for allegedly misusing  his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) amounting to P16 million. Investigation showed that Cagas received in 2007 P16 million as part of his PDAF which he channeled to non-government organizations (NGOs) owned by Janet Lim Napoles. Cagas wrote the Department of Budget and Management requesting... Читать дальше...

President Duterte scored an “excellent” trust rating in a nationwide survey held by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) last June 24-27, with 84 percent of the respondents expressing “much trust” in him, against 5 percent with “little trust,” for a net of +79. The undecided were 11 percent.

Buying lechon is one of the trickiest and most difficult tasks, even when budget is not a consideration.

Singer Jed Madela turns 39 today and his fans have made it one of his most memorable birthdays ever by throwing a surprise party for him in Parañaque a few days ago.

By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka, Associated Press LONDON — David Cameron made his final appearance in Parliament as Britain’s leader with dignity and humor Wednesday, turning the usually raucous prime minister’s questions session into a time for praise, thanks, gentle ribbing, cheers — and a sprinkle of criticism. The warmth in the House of Commons culminated in loud applause and a standing ovation from his Conservative colleagues for Cameron, 49, who is resigning after voters rejected his advice and decided to leave the European Union. Читать дальше...

Congolese authorities told AFP on Wednesday they would annul three logging contracts awarded to China last year in what Greenpeace had called a violation of Congo’s own logging moratorium. Image courtesy of Pinterest The August 2015 attribution of three licences covering 650,000 hectares (2,500 square miles) to Chinese-owned firms Somifor and Fodeco was made public on Tuesday by environmental group Greenpeace. In response, Environment Minister Robert Bopolo Mbongeza told AFP that “we will annul these... Читать дальше...

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) auction yesterday of its term deposit facility (TDF) was oversubscribed by P195.815 billion.

Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is offering to divest the contracted capacity of the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan natural gas-fired power facility to Manila Electric Company (Meralco).

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte — A lawmaker has urged the government to strengthen programs that would address the country’s worsening malnutrition problem.

Catbalogan City, Samar –The Duterte administration is determined to develop the island of Samar as the food basket of the country because of its proximity to Manila and Bicol. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said recently in a dialogue with Samar officials.

City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Some 100 aeta farmers from upland barangays of Floridablanca, Porac and Mabalacat City are set to undergo training and seminars on how to properly plant high value crops and vegetables through the initiative of Governor Lilia Pineda and the Office of Provincial Agriculturist (OPA).

Urbanization is a fact of today’s life, brought about by economic progress. But as people increasingly choose to live in city centers, sustainability becomes a big consideration. While it may be a challenge, it is definitely not impossible to achieve.

Iloilo City—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-6) may cancel a permit it granted to a P4.5-billion renewable energy project in Aklan province.

Isabela, Negros Occidental – About a thousand residents of this town marched for peace yesterday to seek justice for the death of Crispin “Dodoy” Posadas, a third termer and top 3 Sangguniang Bayan member, who was killed at close range by still unidentified men at the vicinity of the public market on June 29.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied past the 8,000 level for the first time this year to 8,005.73. The last time the PSEi was at the 8,000 level was in April 14, 2015 when the index closed at 8,056.49.

Malacañang echoed on Wednesday the call of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for restraint and sobriety after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines’ arbitration case against China in the territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea.

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Hollywood begins the runup to its annual prize giving season Thursday with "Game of Thrones" tipped once again to dominate the field at the announcement of the television industry's 2016 Emmy Awards nominations.

Theresa May will become Britain's second ever female prime minister on Wednesday when David Cameron steps down after a seismic referendum to leave the European Union that sent shockwaves round the world and wrecked his career.

NEW YORK (AP) — The new retractable roof at the U.S. Open will see its first major action during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, as Flo Rida, Troye Sivan and others join defending men's champion Novak Djokovic (NOH'-vak JOH'-kuh-vich) and former champ Rafael Nadal for music, tennis and other kid-friendly activities.