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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...
Villar Group orders vaccine for employees, pledges donations
© STAR/File Villar Group orders vaccine for employees, pledges donations MANILA, Philippines — The Villar Group through AllHome joins government and other private companies in signing a deal to procure COVID-19 vaccines. The Philippines’ leading home improvement retailer was represented by its vice chair Camille Villar during the recent signing ceremony, held to honor the agreement among the Philippine government, local government units (LGUs), private sector donors and AstraZeneca to secure additional doses of coronavirus vaccine as the country prepares for its immunization program this year. “The Villar Group believes in protecting employees and their families. This vaccine will save not only lives but jobs and businesses as well,”...
South Korean rapper Iron passes away at 29 report
Iron rapper South Korean rapper Iron passed away on Monday. He was 29 years old. According to a report on Soompi, Iron was found bleeding and unconscious in an apartment complex's flower bed in Jung District Seoul at 10:25 a.m. The Seoul Jungbu Police Station confirmed the news in a call with Dispatch. "We were called in by an [apartment] guard who told us they discovered Iron. He was urgently taken to the hospital, but he passed away," the police told Dispatch. "At this point, it is unclear whether or not Iron died by suicide. We are investigating the exact cause of his death." The report said Iron was the runner-up on Mnet's "Show Me the Money 3" in 2014. Soompi previously reported that Iron was booked on charges on suspicion...
Gay men caned 77 times in medieval punishment in Indonesian province
© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Hotli Simanjuntak/EPA Two gay men in Indonesia’s Aceh province have been publicly caned 77 times each after they were reported to police by vigilantes who raided their apartment. Human rights groups have condemned the spectacle, which was watched by dozens of people in the capital Banda Aceh, as brutal and medieval. It was the third time that authorities have caned people for being gay in Aceh province, which was given the authority to implement sharia law in 2001 as part of an autonomy deal with central government. The men, aged 27 and 29, were arrested in November after a crowd of local residents broke into their room and allegedly found them having ***. They were sentenced to 80 strokes by a...
Biden in, Trump out
© Provided by The Manila Times 46th US President to undo predecessor’s agenda WASHINGTON, D.C.: Joe Biden swears the oath of office at noon Wednesday to become the 46th President of the United States, taking the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. The very ceremony in which presidential power is transferred, a hallowed American democratic tradition, will serve as a jarring reminder of the challenges Biden faces: the inauguration unfolds at a US Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago, encircled by security forces evocative of those in a war zone and devoid of crowds because of the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Stay...
Hirap na mag cover-up si Harry Roque sa mga tangang kaalyado nila.
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque characterizes the smuggled vaccines as Christmas donations for soldiers that Filipinos should not worry about. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque attempted during a media briefing on Tuesday, December 29, to end the blistering issue of smuggled Sinopharm vaccines administered to military personnel, saying that all that needed to be said has been said. “Tapos na po ang usapan na 'yan (That issue is over),” Roque said, responding to the opening question from journalists asking for details how presidential guards were able to get vaccinated legally. Roque, a lawyer, first defended the selective vaccination by saying that the jabs were donated, stressing that taxpayers ρáíd no peso for their...
This Is the Glow up Tiktok Trend Celebrities Are Doing That You Have to Try!
This Is the Glow up Tiktok Trend Celebrities Are Doing That You Have to Try! Gela Tianco 2 days ago Claudine, tinawagan si Jodi tungkol kay Raymart CHED allows limited face-to-face classes in several schools © Provided by Preview.ph In the TikTok world, transitions have been key to making their videos a little bit more creative. Some are difficult, but a new trend not only shows your glow up in a second, it's also user friendly for those who are just starting out in trying out transitions as well. We especially love the humor behind it, as is the case with many of the app's favorites. TOP STORY: KC Concepcion Recalls Encounter with a Snobbish Salesperson at YSL Various celebrities, influencers and users have been trying out this...
Showdown nina Ate Girl Jackie Gonzaga at Ella Cruz, agad na nag-trending
© Provided by Kami Showdown nina Ate Girl Jackie Gonzaga at Ella Cruz, agad na nag-trending - Trending sa YouTube ang video ng dance showdown nina Ate Girl Jackie at Ella Cruz - Nagpagalingan sa pagsayaw ang dalawa sa trending song sa Tiktok na "Pamparampampam" - Hindi naman naiwasang maipagkumpara ang dalawa dahil parehas silang kilala sa kanilang husay sa pagsayaw - Kinaaliwan din ng mga netizens ang reaksiyon ni Ion Perez habang nagsasayaw ang dalawa sa bandang harapan niya Pasok sa Top 10 trending videos sa YouTube ang video ng dance showdown nina Ate Girl Jackie at Ella Cruz kamakailan sa It's Showtime. Naganap ito nang mag-guest si Ella Cruz sa noontime show. Bilang parehas na kilala sa kanilang husay sa pagsayaw, marami sa...
Daniel Padilla says the secret to KathNiels strong bond is pagkain
© Provided by Kami Daniel Padilla says the secret to KathNiel’s strong bond is ‘pagkain’ - Daniel Padilla revealed that KathNiel will be doing a new television series this year - Asked about his relationship’s secret, Daniel said that it all starts with food - The actor wishes for his relationship with Kathryn Bernardo to be stronger this year - He also explained the importance of having good health in keeping a relationship –– ADVERTISEMENT –– Daniel Padilla revealed that the secret to his strong relationship with Kathryn Bernardo is no other than food. Daniel Padilla (Photo credit: @bernardokath) Source: Instagram A recent article by PUSH shared about the Kapamilya actor’s recent statements following the end of the KathNiel’s...
DND thanks Duterte for planning to buy new choppers for PAF's fleet
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the 72nd Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on July 2, 2019. Screencap from PCOO video The Department of National Defense E×ρréššed gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for his plan of buying new helicopters for Philippine Air Force that will replace the type of aircraft involved in recent crash in Bukidnon. In a statement on Sunday, DND spokesperson Arsenio R. Andolong said the PAF Combat Utility Helicopter Acquisition Program aims to procure assets that will replace the current fleet of UH-1s of PAF. “The DND E×ρréššes its sincerest appreciation for President Duterte's intention to purchase more helicopters for the PAF,” Andolong...
Marian Rivera, napa-throwback sa gitna ng isyung ipinupukol sa asawa
© Provided by Kami Marian Rivera, napa-throwback sa gitna ng isyung ipinupukol sa asawa - Naging maugong ang usap-usapan tungkol sa isang blind item tungkol sa aktres na umano'y nabuntis ng isang aktor kamakailan - Ito ay matapos ibahagi ng blogger na si Andrew Olivar ang ilang blind item at kamakailan ay picture nina Dingdong Dantes at aktres na si Lindsay De Vera - Si Lindsay ay co-star ni Dingdong sa kanyang teleseryeng Alyas Robinhood na umere noong taong 2017 - Gayunpaman, sa kasalukuyan ay burado na ang mga post ni Olivar na umano ay naging ugat ng usap-usapan Hindi na pinag-aksayahan ng panahon ni Marian Rivera na sagutin ang mga kumakalat na malisyosong balita na umano'y nakabuntis ng isang aktres ang asawang si Dingdong...
20 Flower Shops That Deliver Fresh Blooms Straight to Your Door
© Provided by Spot.ph PHOTO BY Le Fleur Floral Boutique; Fiora Manila ILLUSTRATION War Espejo© Provided by Spot.ph PHOTO BY Le Fleur Floral Boutique; Fiora Manila ILLUSTRATION War Espejo (SPOT.ph) Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’re here to tell you that yes, you should get that special someone a bouquet of fresh flowers—no ifs or buts. Despite what the most hardened of cynics may tell you, flowers are still one of the purest and most genuine E×ρréššions of love out there. They can remind a long-time partner that the spark between you is still alive, profess your true feelings to a secret crush, or even let a single friend know that they’re never really alone. The time and care you put into picking out the perfect...
Just Launched: Free Shuttle Rides Between Manila and Pasay
Christa I. De La Cruz 2 days ago Balik-showbiz ang anak ni Sen. Jinggoy na si Jolo Estrada Fire rages in South Triangle, Quezon City © Provided by Spot.ph PHOTO BY Facebook/Get Philippines (SPOT.ph) Commuting in the "new normal" can be quite tricky, which is why more and more people are rediscovering cycling to get to their destinations. But if you're looking for a more convenient way to travel, the local government of Manila partnered with GET Philippines to roll out free shuttle rides from SM City Manila to SM Mall of Asia, and vice versa. It's a convenient way to move around if you have to go to and from Manila and Pasay for work on a daily basis. The free shuttle service runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The bus stop at SM...
Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park
© EPA Even while they were posted at the US Capitol, many troops were seen sleeping on the floor President Joe Biden has apologised after some members of the National Guard stationed at the US Capitol were pictured sleeping in a car park. More than 25,000 troops were deployed to Washington DC for his inauguration after violence earlier this month. –– ADVERTISEMENT –– Images spread on Thursday showing them forced to rest in a nearby parking garage after lawmakers returned. The conditions sparked anger among politicians, and some state governors recalled troops over the controversy. Mr Biden called the chief of the National Guard Bureau on Friday to apologise and ask what could be done, according to US media reports. First Lady...
13-year-old pop artist Azalyne releases e_girl
Toronto, ON – Azalyne’s highly anticipated single “E-GIRL” drops January 29th. Fans of the multi-talented 13-year-old Pop artist will be able to purchase the single on all platforms. “E-GIRL” follows the hugely successful “You Are Mighty” the young singer/songwriter’s first single. The single has since garnered over 80,000 streams worldwide. Azalyne is a popular performer on music festival stages and venues across the county. Performing on stage or television, the talented artist brings the house down. The ease & confidence Azalyne brings to her performances is reminiscent of a seasoned performer. So much depth for such a young artist. © Provided by LionhearTV Azalyne has been spending much of her time in the studio recording new...
Pinky Webb's Hair Flip Just Won the Internet
Mia Rodriguez 1 day ago Mariel dismisses "gossip" about husband Robin, Mocha ‘More stable’ global economy under Biden presidency to benefit… © Provided by Spot.ph ILLUSTRATION War Espejo© Provided by Spot.ph ILLUSTRATION War Espejo (SPOT.ph) A lot of things can go wrong during a live interview—but it seems it will take much more to throw off journalist Pinky Webb. And if you're wondering why the veteran journalist is trending on Twitter as of writing, it has to do with her interview with Harry Roque, presidential spokesperson, on CNN Philippines about the recent abrogation of the time-honored UP-DND accord. In case you somehow missed the interview, you can check out a part of it below: The exchange happened on CNN Philippines'...
Swap Your Instant Coffee With J.CO's Bottled Iced Coffees!
© Provided by Yummy PH Is brewing your own coffee or tea a little too tedious? If you can't squeeze in brewing coffee or tea to your daily schedule, there are several bottled options you can choose from! Case in point: J.CO Donuts & Coffee now serves their signature iced coffee and tea beverages in bottles! Stock your refrigerator with J.CO's bottled Iced J.Coccino, Iced Mocha, Iced Latté, Iced Americano, Iced Lemon Tea, Iced Thai Tea, Iced Chocolate, and Iced Brown Sugar Latté. Each 500 ml-bottle gives you that much-needed caffeine kick for the day (bottles start at P150 each). J.CO's bottled iced beverages are currently available in Luzon stores only. You can either order it when you dine-in or order for take out. *** Thinking...
Deep Web
CHINESE SPYWARE APPS IN US "Specifically, the pace and pervasiveness of the spread in the United States of certain connected mobile and desktop applications and other software developed or controlled by persons in the People’s Republic of China, to include Hong Kong and Macau (China), continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. At this time, action must be taken to address the threat posed by these Chinese connected software applications. By accessing personal electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, Chinese connected software applications can access and capture vast swaths of information from users, including sensitive personally identifiable information and...
FDA: May proseso sa pagpasok, paggamit ng COVID-19 vaccine kahit donasyon ito
Kahit pa sinasabing donasyon ang mga bakunang naiturok sa ilang sundalo, hindi ito dahilan para hindi dumaan sa tamang proseso, sabi ngayong Martes ng Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ayon kay FDA Director General Eric Domingo, puwede namang magamit ang mga donasyong gamot basta may kaukulang special permit mula sa kanilang ahensiya. "Halimbawa, mayroon talagang pangangailangan, there’s a situation where you need access to investigational products, you can ask for compassionate special permit," ani Domingo. "The FDA will check the source, kung sino ang mag-iimport and we can monitor to whom they are given to and kung ano ang magiging outcome ng paggamit," dagdag niya. Binitiwan ni Domingo ang pahayag matapos sabihin ng Malacañang...
Jack Ma makes first live appearance since October in online meet
SHANGHAI — Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma met 100 rural teachers in China via a live video meeting on Wednesday morning, in the businessman’s first appearance since October, triggering a sharp jump in the Hong Kong listed shares of the e-commerce giant. Social media speculation over the whereabouts of China’s highest-profile entrepreneur swirled this month after news reports that he missed the final episode of a TV show featuring him as a judge, amid a regulatory clampdown by Beijing on his sprawling business empire. Ma had not appeared in public since Oct. 24, where he blasted China’s regulatory system in a speech at a Shanghai forum that set him on a collision course with officials, leading to suspension of a $37-billion intial...
Preview.ph Bela Padillla's Song Hye Kyo-Inspired Haircut Will Convince You to Get Bangs
© Provided by Preview.ph The K-drama bug has bitten a lot of celebrities during the quarantine, and Bela Padilla is no exception. All that binge-watching even inspired her to get a new haircut, inspired by none other than the Hallyu queen herself, Song Hye Kyo! During a Kumu live show for her skincare brand Britory, Bela revealed that she's currently obsessed with all things Hallyu. She and her co-streamer recalled watching the OG K-dramas years ago, too, like Rain and Song Hye Kyo's Full House back when they were in high school! While on the topic, Bela points to her "Song Hye Kyo bangs," admitting that the Korean actress was the reason why she got them. In fact, her entire hairstyle-a layered, mid-length cut with a below-the-brow...
LOOK: Acers first flagship store in the Philippines
The first Acer flagship store in the Philippines has finally opened its doors to consumers on January 15. It is the largest in the country to date and is located at the SM Megamall Cyberzone. © Provided by LionhearTV This new tech haven will house the best products from Acer and Predator brands, intricately displayedfor an elevated shopping experience. It is interactive and much more customer-friendly. © Provided by LionhearTV A sure eye-catcher for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike, the store is divided into two sections, dedicated for Acer and Predator products. Acer sticks to its minimalistic personality and is designed with light earthy tones with a long table and shelves where the products are displayed.On the other hand, the...
Duterte tells Galvez, Duque to leave Senate if
© The STAR/Joven Cagande Duterte tells Galvez, Duque to leave Senate if… MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has permitted two of his Cabinet secretaries to again attend the Senate inquiry tomorrow on the government’s vaccination program, provided they will be treated fairly and with respect during the public hearing, presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said. Although Duterte had misgivings over the way Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and National Policy against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. are being pressed for answers at the Senate, Roque yesterday said the President has given them leeway in explaining the processes to the lawmakers. Galvez and Duque may also leave the Senate...
Bagong internet sa Pilipinas galing sa Space? Check thiss!
Spacex may have a potential to offer a high-speed and low latency internet in the Philippines in around August 2021 Spaces may offer Starlink in the Philippines. Philippines may have the potential to use the high-speed and low latency internet offered by space according to Pimentel after he joins the online meet with Cooper – the Spacex representative. In the Philippines, the internet has become a part of a Filipino life. Internet access has an important role in the Philippines such as the new online contact tracing, businesses, services and more. The Philippine current internet is still developing and improving their internet speeds time on time. But we may still experience inconvenience in using the internet of the current existing...
2 teens nabbed for P850,000 ecstasy *****
© STAR/File 2 teens nabbed for P850,000 ecstasy ***** MANILA, Philippines — Two teenagers were arrested with P850,000 worth of ecstasy ***** during a sting in Tondo, Manila yesterday. The suspects, both 18, were arrested in a sting launched by Manila Police District anti-drug operatives along Rizal Avenue. The suspects yielded 500 ecstasy *****, valued at P1,700 each, stored in ziplock bags, police said. In Pasay, four persons whose names are on the police drug watchlist were arrested before dawn yesterday. Roberto Rogel, Vincent Angeles, Joselito San Juan and a 15-year-old boy were caught in a sting at a house in Barangay 61, according to a spot report. Police seized from the suspects around 32.48 grams of suspected...

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