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Actress Cherie Gil passed away on Friday, August 5, nephew actor Sid Lucero confirms. Rest in peace.

META TO REMOVE FACEBOOK LIVE SHOPPING Social metaverse firm Meta announced that they will remove the Live Shopping feature on Facebook starting on October 1, 2022. “Beginning on October 1, 2022, you will no longer be able to host any new or scheduled Live Shopping events on Facebook,” Meta's statement read. However, Meta assured the Facebook users that they can still broadcast live videos without creating product playlists or tag products. “You will still be able to use Facebook Live to broadcast live events, but you won’t be able to create product playlists or tag products in your Facebook Live videos,” it added. Meta made the move as they wanted to shift their focus to Reels on both social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram...

US carrier strike group 5 is currently operating 500 km south of Taiwan. Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the East China Sea, 1000 km north of Taiwan. Both carry 90 aircraft each. Source US carrier strike group 5 is currently operating 500 km south of Taiwan. Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln operating in the East China Sea, 1000 km north of Taiwan. Both carry 90 aircraft each. - Latest News Di ko alam kung fake news ito ha dahil 9gag ang source :ROFLMAO:

Siguro nabalitaan niyo na tungkol about sa SADS (Sudden ãdül† Death Syndrome). Kung hindi pa mag umpisa na magbasa basa. Maging doctors nakakahalata na. Para sa mga unvaccinated dyan, STAY PURE BLOOD folks. From time to time, our commentaries stir up a hornet’s nest in our readers and in several health-oriented Viber groups. We wrote of the recent phenomenon of increased incidence of sudden unexpected deaths in healthy adults and those with previously stable medical conditions, and many physicians and health experts are now questioning the government’s continued campaign for anti-COVID vaccination and boostering. This is despite the unresolved question linking the vaccines to heart and other serious complications. Dr. Benny Tiangco...

by Associated Press LONDON: Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived. Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King C After an apprenticeship that began as a child, Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy. He was the first heir not educated at home, the first to earn a university degree and the first to grow up in the ever-intensifying glare of the media as deference to royalty faded. He also alienated many with his messy divorce from the much-loved Princess Diana, and by straining the rules that prohibit royals from intervening in public affairs, wading into debates on issues such as environmental protection and...

Anumang oras ay pakakawalan na ang nailigtas na "big bird" sa South Cotabato na kabilang pala sa mga endangered species. September 5, 2022 nang matagpuan ng mga residente ng Barangay Poblacion 7, Cotabato City ang isang lawin o Brahminy kite eagle. Nang ma-rescue ang ibon, nadiskubreng may nakapulupot ditong tali ng saranggola, ulat ng Philippine News Agency. Tumitimbang ito ng tinatayang higit isa at kalahating kilo. "This is the first time that a big bird like this has landed in our village," pahayag ni Barangay Poblacion 7 Chairperson Hasanal Adtong sa isang panayam noong Martes. Karaniwan itong natatagpuan sa Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, kabilang na sa Australia at Pilipinas. Kuwento ng barangay secretary na si...

Armored personnel carriers (APCs) recently supplied by the UK to Kiev forces have been spotted in Ukraine for the very first time. On July 9, Ukrainian sources shared a photo showing a number of British-made FV103 Spartan APCs near the settlement of Bakhmut in the Donbass region where Kiev forces have been trying to halt the advance of the Russian military and its allies. The Spartan was developed during the 1970s by Alvis plc. The vehicle entered service with the British military in 1978 and was phased out in the 1995. The APC can carry seven personnel in a combination of three crew members and four passengers or two crew members and five passengers. It is armed with one 7.62 mm L37A1 machine gun and can have four smoke...

Rape case filed before Taguig City RTC vs actor, television host Vhong Navarro A rape case has been filed against actor and television host Ferdinand “Vhong” H. Navarro before the Taguig City regional trial court (RTC). Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office charged Navarro with violation of Article 266-A (1) of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) as amended by Republic Act No. 8353, also known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997. But last Thursday, Sept. 1, Taguig City Executive Judge Antonio M. Olivete issued an order that granted Navarro’s motion to defer the raffle of the rape case filed last Aug. 31. The raffle would determine to whose RTC sala Navarro’s case would be assigned and once assigned, the proceedings on the case would start...

Not so long ago, the “Wolfhound” tactical support vehicles arrived to Ukraine. These vehicles were donated by Great Britain. A total of 80 vehicles were deployed with the AFU. This vehicle appeared in Ukraine for the first time. The Wolfhound is a sub-class of U.S. support vehicles. It is a special British truck version (Heavy Tactical Support Vehicle) of the 6×6 Cougar MRAP vehicles bought by the British, produced by the American company Force Protection (since 2011, General Dynamics Corporation), modified with the installation of additional British protection kits. In fact, this is a whole family of Cougar vehicles, and the Cougar is the basic equipment. There are also Cougar subspecies HEV, ILAV, JERRV, ISS and others. Each...

Another British mercenary had been killed while fighting in the ranks of Kiev forces against the Russian military and its allies, the British media reported on June 12. The mercenary, identified as former British soldier Jordan Gatley, was reportedly killed while fighting in the city of Severodonetsk, where Kiev forces have been attempting to push back the Russian military and its allies for a few weeks now. In the recent days, the Russian military managed to capture most of Severodonetsk. Kiev forces, including the so-called International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine, sustained catastrophic losses. Gatley served in the British army as a rifleman with the Edinburgh-based third battalion of The Rifles and was discharged...

Published August 24, 2022, 12:36 PM by Aaron Homer Dioquino A 13-year-old girl foiled an attempt by three unidentified men on board a white van to abduct her by shouting for help in Barangay 162, Caloocan City on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Maj. Brian Ramirez, Caloocan City Police Station (CCPS) Sub-station 6 (SS6) commander, told Manila Bulletin on Wednesday, Aug. 24, that they are still verifying the details with the victim who will be turned over to the CCPS Women’s Desk. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Brgy. 162 said the incident happened around 2 – 2:30 p.m. It added that the victim was reportedly on her way home from school when she noticed a white van parked in front of Del Rey Village 3. Three men...

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The barangay captain in Mandaue City who was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl will remain in office. John Joan Mende, director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), said that Maguikay barangay captain Eduardo Gumera will continue to perform his functions as he was able to post bail and no conviction was meted by the court yet. Mende said the penalty of disqualification from public office will only be implemented if there is already a final judgment from the court. Moreover, Mende said that the mayor has supervisory authority over the barangay captains. DILG supervises other local executives including governors and mayors of highly urbanized cities. Mayor Jonas Cortes said that...

(UPDATES) FIDEL Valdez Ramos, the country's 12th president, died at the Makati Medical Center Sunday. He was 94. © The Manila TimesFormer President Fidel V. Ramos. FILE PHOTO The Ramos family announced the former president's passing. Ramos, who was president from 1992 to 1998, is widely regarded to be the driving force behind the renewed investor confidence in the Philippines. It was during his time that the Philippines was recognized as an emerging "tiger economy." He was a military man who rose from the ranks to become the chief of the Philippine Constabulary and then vice chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) during the time of President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. He was hailed as one of the heroes of the...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (BBM) has promised to make access to the internet cheaper for Filipinos. The 64-year-old leader made the assurance on Tuesday as he committed to strengthen digital infrastructure across the country as part of his administration's priorities. During his meeting with his Cabinet via teleconferencing because he was still on mandatory isolation after contracting the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) last week, Marcos said he wants to have strong internet connections around the Philippines and will push for the government to procure the latest technologies to be able to catch up with other countries. Marcos said boosting the connections will ensure the people's access to reliable internet service since...

Bea Alonzo and Catriona Gray looked sensational in their red-carpet OOTDs over the past few weeks. Bea looked stunning during the GMA Gala Night held last July 30, 2022, at the grand ballroom of Shangri-la at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City. Likewise, Catriona was gorgeous when she attended the Vogue Philippines Gala Night held at the same venue last August 29, 2022. The two ladies have something more grand in common—they both wore a Bvlgari B.zero1 necklace. PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) spotted the necklace adorning Bea's neck during the GMA Gala Night. The necklace added sparkle to Bea's vintage Dior dress by John Galliano from 1998 which she paired with a custom Rajo Laurel cape, a bag designed by Bea Valdes, and...

LOCAL NEWS: BAHO’G ILOK, WAY LIGO DI KA DRIVE (Mabahong Kilikili?Di naliligo?Bawal pumasada) The Barangay Council of Pooc in Talisay City, Cebu approved an ordinance disallowing drivers who don’t smell good from driving e-bikes. | via BBT

Ang gagamitin pa lang internet provider sa free wifi ay Starlink? Gaano naman kaya katagal? Ano opinyon nyo?

All enrolled undergraduate and senior high school UP students are invited to join the Martial Law Memorial TikTok Challenge of the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication. This is in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law. For the mechanics and registration guidelines, scan the QR code on the poster. Side Comment: Kaya ayaw mag rotc kasi gusto tiktok😂

A man and three women landed in jail for destroying a television while they were having a videoke session in a videoke house in Barangay Bulacao, Cebu City around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022. The woman who punched the TV said she was just drunk. | via BBT Full Story Here: Jilted woman tries to sing troubles away, ends up smashing videoke TV

Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. introduced a bill that will mandate social media companies to require users to present valid government-issued identification cards or barangay certificate. House Bill (HB) 129, or “An Act Mandating the Authentication of Online and Social Media Memberships in the Country Through Registration of their Accounts Using Any Valid Government-issued Identification and/or Barangay Certificate,” or “The Online and Social Media Membership Accountability Act” will penalize the social media provider that cannot provide and authenticate the identity of the account holder that faces a lawsuit from an aggrieved party. “All persons shall be required to possess any valid identification cards issued...

(August 5, 2022) – A former top cop turned senator has filed a measure seeking to ban party-list groups “associated” with terrorists and terrorist organizations, drawing criticisms from left-wing lawmakers who called this an attempt to silence government critics. In a bill he filed last month but published on Friday, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa proposed additional criteria under the party-list systems act that warrants the cancellation of registration of party-list groups. The ban includes any group that “directly or indirectly participates in acts detrimental to the best interest of the government, to overthrow the government or diminish its power, or be associated by any means to rebels or proscribed terrorist persons or...

Relatives of Communist Party of the Philippines chairperson Benito Tiamzon and his wife Wilma are seeking the help of the Commission on Human Rights to investigate the whereabouts of the couple who were reportedly killed in an encounter with government troops in Samar last 22 August. Full Story: Tiamzon kin seeks CHR probe - Daily Tribune

ANG TROPICAL DEPRESSION PRE-INDAYPH PAPASOK NA SA PAR NGAYONG ARAW O BUKAS AT MAY POSIBILIDAD NA LALAKAS PA ITO SA MGA SUSUNOD NA ARAW AT ITCZ NAMAN ANG NAKAKAEPEKTO SA PALAWAN. Huling namataan ito kaninang 3:00 a.m sa layong 1,530 km silangan ng Extreme Northern Luzon (18.5⁰N, 136.4⁰E). Meron itong taglay na lakas na hangin na 55 km/h malapit sa sentro at pagbugsong umaabot sa 70:km/h. Kumikilos ito pa timog timog kanluran sa bilis na 20 km/h. Base sa wind forecast posible itong pumasok ng PAR ngayong araw o sa Huwebes. Kung sakali, tatawagin itong bagyong...

Ang init mukhang malakas ang buhos ni Gardo mamaya haha

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐬 Anti-Malware Corporate & v2.x [game over EOL] Everyone using MB Corporate and versions 2.x will have seen this window when trying to update the virus database. For that reason I began to investigate to see if it could be solved in some way with reverse engineering, but my conclusion was that it is impossible for the reasons that I will comment on in this thread. Based on some research I've done, I believe it's no longer possible to get updates working on this versions of MB. This is because the company decided to discontinue (EOL) versions equal to or earlier than 2.x First of all, to be that the developers have taken offline 2 DNS records in versions equal to or earlier than 2.x. On the other hand, the virus...

BREAKING: Pinaghahandaan na ngayon ang epekto ng paparating na Bagyong Henry sa South Korea lalong lalo na sa bahagi ng=AZXnV77koXkCon_lMUk4wlCRXBKJwyn3Az4WBLJuA9BHIg7XKsxJK0Z0KwM1IwaPzZbAPuBTsMWnIrmnIUoo29-p27K8TnJfXatEyUR_uaeVmCAgphEIisAuSrDDJvc-3T-u5z88NfqIZS4YwDyYenOvGHS39eGG8JGYMzwsCZVqQvkAaBb4gtrgLqLsIHK5tzWiVk9MY3bO7cGNs7onuyuz&tn=*NK-y-R'] #Jeju at=AZXnV77koXkCon_lMUk4wlCRXBKJwyn3Az4WBLJuA9BHIg7XKsxJK0Z0KwM1IwaPzZbAPuBTsMWnIrmnIUoo29-p27K8TnJfXatEyUR_uaeVmCAgphEIisAuSrDDJvc-3T-u5z88NfqIZS4YwDyYenOvGHS39eGG8JGYMzwsCZVqQvkAaBb4gtrgLqLsIHK5tzWiVk9MY3bO7cGNs7onuyuz&tn=*NK-y-R'] #Busan. Ayon sa JTWC, taglay ng bagyo ang lakas ng hangin na umaabot sa 205 kph at may pagbugsong umaabot naman sa 250 kph at kasalukuyang kumikilos sa bilis...

what a weird way to say she's one of us. Gusto mo ata maSTOP ni quibz😑

Your thoughts with regards to SC action to NCAP? Photo Credit: PhilStar

Effective until September 9-12,2022 LOOK: Hindi isa kundi dalawa ang posibleng mabuong sama ng panahon sa September 9-12,2022 sa silangan ng Extreme Northern Luzon at nakikita na posibleng pumasok ang isa sa mga ito sa loob ng PAR nguit hindi naman nakikitang maglalandfall sa anumang panig ng Pilipinas dahil sa bahagi ito muli ng Southern Japanese Islands makakaapekto. Ngunit papalakasin naman ng mga potensyal na sama ng panahon ang hanging habagat na siyang magreresulta ng maulang panahon sa bansa.