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Congrats Mayor Vic!!
sana ol :giggle: this is so rare nowadays in the Philippines... Victor Sotto, Mayor of Pasig, The Philippines, is a standard-bearer for a new generation of Philippine politicians who prioritize anticorruption and transparency initiatives in their election campaigns and in office. In 2019, Sotto, then a 29-year-old city councilor, defeated an incumbent mayor whose family had ruled the city for 27 years. Sotto’s prior work on the city council resulted in freedom of information legislation that allowed city residents to request documents without having to provide a justification – the first such law in the Metro Manila area. Sotto has sought to solidify his reputation as a fresh voice with a new, more transparent approach to...
Bea Alonzo on actor she slapped on the set: "Minamaliit niya yung pagkababae ko."
© Provided by PEP.ph Nagbigay ng dagdag na detalye si Bea Alonzo, 33, tungkol sa aktor na sinampal niya noon sa set ng isang proyektong pinagsamahan nila. Nagsimula ito nang inamin ni Bea sa kanyang YouTube video kasama si Angel Locsin, na in-upload noong February 6, na "nasampal" niya ang aktor na ito. Naglaro sina Bea at Angel ng "Never Have I Ever," kung saan aamin sila sa mga tanong na ibabato sa kanila. Ganito ang isang tanong: "Slapped someone in real life." Sagot ni Bea: "I have. Sa set pa. "Pinull ko siya sa other room, ‘tapos na-slap ko siya. "Kasi may sinabi siya sa akin na medyo… talagang nayurakan ang pagkababae ko." Hindi raw pinagsisisihan ni Bea ang ginawa niyang iyon. "So, na-chika sa buong set. Pero okay lang...
Panahon ni Marcos
Kinwento sa akin ng lolo ko na sa maynila lang daw magulo dati nung marshall law pero sa probinsya ehh okay naman daw walang gulo at maayus. Tsaka nung panahon ni Marcos daw sya lang daw ang mayaman kaya sya pinatalsik ng mga oligarch ngayun. Kaya ngayun angdami ng mga politiko na ang yayaman . Anong masasabi nyu tungkol dto?
No nationwide MGCQ before vaccine rollout is safest but too cautious League of Provinces
© James Agustin Twitter post Transport woes on third day under MGCQ President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision not to allow the implementation of modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) in the entire country until the COVID-19 vaccination rollout starts is the safest measure but too cautious, the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) said. Interviewed on Dobol B TV on Tuesday, LPP President Marinduque Governor Presbitero Velasco Jr. pointed out that the economy should be reactivated as suggested by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Tama po talaga 'yun. 'Yun ang pinaka-safest. Pero super cautious po 'yun. At kailangan na po natin paganahin ang ekonomiya sabi ng NEDA,” Velasco said. Earlier, LPP said it is...
People are tired of hearing lies about debunked ABS-CBN tax issues; Congress fails to capitalize on networks alleged DBP issue
Bank officials last February 17 said Lopez-owned companies and its former subsidiary Maynilad Water Services have no existing debts with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). President Rodrigo Duterte previously said that until ABS-CBN settles its tax issues, he won’t allow the network to resume broadcasting operations. © Provided by Dailypedia He promised to have the alleged condonation of Lopez Group’s debt to the DBP investigated. A DBP official during a hearing held by the House Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability said that there weren’t any write-offs or condonation of DBP loans from Lopez-controlled firms. Lopez Holdings and Maynilad officials claimed that their business had settled obligations with...
OFW, tutok pa rin sa honor student na anak kahit magkalayo sila
© Provided by Kami OFW, tutok pa rin sa honor student na anak kahit magkalayo sila - Tutok pa rin ang isang OFW sa Saudi sa pag-aaral ng kanyang anak na isa pang honor student - Kahit kasi magkalayo sila ay sinisiguro niyang nagagampanan niya ang pagiging ina at isa na rito ang gabayan ang anak sa pag-aaral - Laking pasalamat nila sa teknolohiya at mayroon na ngayong video call kaya mas madalas niyang nakakausap ang kanyang anak - Sulit naman daw ang lahat ng sakripisyo niya lalo na at achiever ang kanyang anak na naglalakad na ngayon ng scholarship bilang paghahanda sa kanyang pagko-kolehiyo Nakakabilib ang sipag at tiyaga ng isang OFW sa Saudi na nakatutok pa rin sa pag-aaral ng kanyang anak na nasa Pilipinas. Nalaman ng KAMI na...
COLORFUL Launches GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Series Graphics Cards
Colorful Technology Company Limited, a professional manufacturer of graphics cards, motherboards, all-in-one gaming and multimedia solutions, and high-performance storage, proudly introduces the COLORFUL GeForce RTX™ 3060 Ti Series graphics cards. COLORFUL's line-up consists of the Vulcan, Advanced, Ultra, and the new Ultra White Series models, each of which come with a different set of premium features to cater to different types of gamers and PC enthusiasts. NVIDIA Ampere Architecture Powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture and the 2nd generation of NVIDIA RTX, the world's most powerful PC gaming platform for real-time ray tracing and AI, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers blistering 1080p and 1440p gameplay starting at only...
Pres. Duterte postpones implementation of child car seat law
It's now Palace official. President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the deferment of Republic Act 11229 or the Child Car Seat Law following public criticism. The announcement was made by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, during a press briefing. "Nagdesisyon na po ang ating Presidente. Ipinagpaliban po o deferred ang pagpapatupad o implementasyon ng child car seats," he said. (Our president has decided. He has decided to postpone or defer the implementation of the child car seats [law]). The Child Car Seat Law drew heavy criticism from the public due to unclear regulations and guidelines. There was also no clear protocols for the enforcement of the said law. The public also criticized the timing of its implementation...
Kris Aquinos wiped out social media posts restored after Facebook appeal
© Provided by InterAksyon Actress-host turned vlogger Kris Aquino‘s Facebook posts have been restored days after she sought for the social networking site’s help to restore her posts which were “deleted” over the weekend. Open letter to Facebook In an open letter to Facebook on February 13, the day before her birthday, the “Queen of all Media” appealed to Facebook and ask the social media giant to bring back her page’s post where the birthday greetings for her are. She cited that these are part of her birthday giveaway for her fans. Aquino did not specify the content of the posts but she added that “everything after January 13 got wiped out.” She also shared that she cried about losing he posts. Because of this, Aquino said that...
The Exact Designer Bags We Spotted on Bea Alonzo and How Much They Cost
© Provided by Preview.ph Bea Alonzo is one of the most stylish celebrities we turn to whenever we're in need of sartorial inspiration. Her Instagram alone is a fount of OOTD pegs-cool yet relatable, fashion-forward yet sensible. To wit, it comes as no surprise that she also has a covetable collection of designer arm candy, which consists mostly of timeless classics that are definitely worth investing in. Below, we list down the exact It bags we spotted on Bea Alonzo's Instagram and how much they cost (in case you're also looking to purchase a new designer bag that will give you a bang for your buck): 1. CHANEL Classic Flap Bag We totally adore Bea's chic and polished monochromatic look for a beauty day at The Aivee Clinic. The animal...
Super Tekla sees career soar after leaving live-in partner Michelle Bana-ag
Comedian-host Super Tekla had a 180-degree turn with his career after he left his live-in partner, Michelle Lhor Bana-ag. The latter once tried to ruin his name in showbiz. © Provided by LionhearTV It can be remembered that the relationship between Tekla and Michelle became controversial after the latter approached Raffy Tulfo through his program Wanted sa Radyo and claimed that Tekla had been sexually harassing her when she rejected having *** with him. Tulfo later sided with Tekla because of the inconsistent statements of Michelle. Tekla and Michelle then decided to forgive each other and civilly settled their problem. After Tekla left Michelle, he saw how his career soared, especially on his Youtube channel with his comedian...
Sobrang normal/lala ang discrimination sa pinas.
"Discrimination is the act of making unjustified distinctions between human beings based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they are perceived to belong." - Wikipeda pa move nalang tong topic kung wrong section, sorry. Sobrang lala or sobrang normal ng discriminasyon sa pinas, bakit? kasi sobrang normal ang insultuhan satin, d ko rin sinasabi na hndi ako nagdidiscriminate sa iba sa paggawa ng topic na to. Gusto ko lang mapagusapan natin. discrimination sometime or almost becomes bullying and will be eventually result to losing self esteem or confidence. Mostly nag uumpisa discriminasyon sa insultuhan o pag-aasar, tayong mga pinoy ginawa na nating normal yung pag iinsulto sa isa't isa, lalo na pag kakilala mo...
90-year-old spends $10k on ads to complain about slow internet service
A 90-year-old man spent $10,000 (around P480,000) on advertisements to complain about the slow internet service of AT&T in California in the United States. Aaron Epstein, of North Hollywood, said that he has been an AT&T customer since the '60s and that while the communications company evolved over the years, it still lagged behind when it comes to internet service, as per Fox-owned KTVU on Feb. 10. "For the last five years, as soon as they started introducing streaming like Roku and movies on TV, my internet service, although I was paying for 3.5 Mbps., sometimes was only up to 1.5 Mbps. So, watching a movie through Roku was slideshows," Epstein told the news outlet. Epstein decided to purchase two ads in the Wall Street Journal...
6 Filipino celebrity couples who broke up in 2020
Parting ways is one of the most painful things that could happen between lovers. However, for celebrity couples who decided to break up, it is not only them who get to experience the pain because most of the time, their supporters also get affected. 1. James Reid and Nadine Lustre James Reid and Nadine Lustre confirmed to the public that they have ended their romantic relationship by issuing a statement through the January 20 episode of “Tonight with Boy Abunda”. The couple, also known as JaDine, said they want to focus on themselves first for personal growth. They furthermore admitted that they are on good terms and they will still work with each other if necessary. 2. Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres The breakup between Derek Ramsay...
A Scary Amount of Nutrition Science Has Deep Ties to The Food Industry, Study Reveals
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/nutrition-studies-tied-to-food-industry-are-6-times-more-likely-to-report-favourable-results The food industry has their fingers all over our nutrition research. According to a new analysis, one out of every eight leading, peer-reviewed studies on nutrition is tied to business. Even worse, this conflict of interest, although acknowledged explicitly within the scientific journals, tends to produce results that favour business, and potentially with misleading consequences. "This study found that the food industry is commonly involved in published research from leading nutrition journals," researchers write. "Where the food industry is involved, research findings are nearly six times more likely...
Ground Zero (Wuhan) NCoV and ETC. pictures megathread
Nakow po, very rude behaviour nang mga mainlander instek... Health workers undergoing disinfection procedures in Wuhan. Eto yung bagong gawa na hospital sa Wuhan, prefab sya yung ground foundation lang cemento. My gana pa sila mag edit nang video parang sa kasal lang..pero kung yung mga citizen nila mag upload delete agad. nakow!! lagot na, mahal cguro bili nang mga mask na yan.
Jacob Clementes 2006 hit single Naghihintay is finally out on all Digital Music Platforms
a person posing for the camera© Provided by LionhearTV Self-composed, arranged, and produced, the album speaks to token Pinoy sensibility and sentimentality, with lyrics and music that have resonated through the years about a love yearned for and lost. In commemoration of the 15 years since its initial release, the album is now available on all digital platforms for the first time. A remastered version of the official music video will also be released at 6PM on February 5, 2021 in line with February’s season of love, refreshing the song, and the album’s relevance to audiences old and new. Who is Jacob Clemente? Jacob is a true musician. His musical abilities range from vocals, playing keyboards, and bass to being a songwriter...
Vicki Belo recalls crying over Hermes Birkin bag that was stolen
Dra. Vicki Belo has been collecting Hermès bags for 20 years, and has at least 30 Birkin and Kelly bags in her collection. On Thursday, January 28, 2021, the 65-year-old beauty doctor opened her walk-in closet to her YouTube subscribers who have long waited to see her bag collection. While showing some of her best-loved pieces, Vicki revealed that she lost her favorite Birkin bag. She recalled, "Actually, yung pinaka-favorite ko nawala, ninakaw. I don't know who got it. But it was black on black, it was a very special edition. "It didn't even have an orange box. It had a black box. It was matte." Pointing out the zipper, lock, chain, and buckle, a bag's hardware, she added, "Pati ito black. Everything was black. It was one of a...

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