Jessica Sanchez Covers For Mega Magazine January 2013 issue

    American Idol Season 11 Runner-Up and Filipino Pride Jessica Sanchez is on the cover of MEGA Magazine's January 2013 issue. Also dubbed as the Fashion Crew Issue, Jessica shines on the cover as photographed by Mark Nicdao.   In this issue you can get to know Jessica even more with her background and plans for the future as featured. You can also read about the influential names in fashion and this year's trends for 2013.   MEGA magazine January 2013 issue with Jessica Sanchez on the cover is available in stands nationwide for only P175. Grab your copy now!   ...

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Chua now Ginebra's Coach, Siot is lead assistant

  Just as we usher 2013, Ginebra announced one of the biggest changes for their lineup as Alfrancis Chua moves up as Ginebra's Coach replacing Siot Tanquincen with the hopes to bring Ginebra back to where it was expected to be.   According to Ginebra governor and PBA chairman Robert Non, Siot was informed of the management decision Tuesday. He would be asked to slide down to assistant coach with the same salary as he is receiving right now and plans would be made to where the former UST role player should be.   Tanquincen won three championships with Ginebra, but in the last 4 conferences, the talent-laden team has failed...

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Money Resolutions for Starters (like me)

You may have come across a lot of Money Resolutions over the internet published to usher in the New Year (Happy New Year everyone)! So I would just give myself a summary of those resolutions by giving you my TOP 5 Money Resolutions for 2013. 1. PAY YOURSELF FIRST Yes, during the Holiday Season you tend to overspend (it's also true for me I believe I overspent) but now that the holiday festivities are over (New Year has arise), you can start paying yourself first, save before you pay your bills, no matter how little or how big you start with as long as you do it regularly, you would see the growth ;) 2. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR EXPENSES My...

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Happy New Year from News Bits Online

  634 posts and 40,000+ views later, I would like to say thank you for all my readers and for trusting me to fill you with good stories. Let's be together again this year.   Happy New Year Everyone! :) ...

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Rizzini Alexis Gomez wins Miss Tourism International 2012

     Our last Pinay beauty queen, Rizzini Alexis Gomez ended the year with a bang as the Mutya ng Pilipinas winner is the new Miss Tourism International 2012. She won it during New Year's Eve at Malaysia.   She bested 55 other contestants to win the crown which was last won by Philippines in 2000 with Maria Esperanza Manzano. List of Winners: MISS TOURISM INTERNATIONAL 2012 - Philippines MISS TOURISM METROPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL 2012 (1st RU) - Australia MISS TOURISM GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL 2012 (2nd RU) - Venezuela MISS TOURISM COSMOPOLITAN INTERNATIONAL 2012 (3rd RU) - Paraguay DREAMGIRL...

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The Strangers Star Enchong Dee is on the cover of Metro January 2013

  Girls are about to go wild as they check out Metro's January 2013 issue with Kapamilya Hunk Actor Enchong Dee on the cover, the issue is also dubbed as "the body issue".   Also inside the issue are features about young stars Joseph Marco, Jessy Mendiola, David Chua and Megan Young, and models Sam Adjani, Miko Raval, Mark Lopez and Manhunt International 2012 winner June Macasaet, and entrepreneur Cristalle Belo.The issue is now available in magazine stands and bookstores near you, for only P15...

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Tugonon, Schmitz and Dimaranan Awaits You!

The Search Is On For Bb. Pilipinas 2013. Got what it takes to be the next Miss Universe? Miss International or Miss Tourism Queen International? Go to www.bbpilipinas.com for the application form for this year's Bb. Pilipinas. Reigning queens are Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism...

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MMFF 2012 Award Winners

Here are the winners at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2012 Awards Night held last night, December 27, in Ortigas, Pasig City. The program was hosted by Kris Aquino and KC ConcepcionBest Float"El Presidente"Youth Choice Award"El Presidente"Best Child StarMiguel Vergara, "One More Try"Best SoundMichael Idioma, "El Presidente"Best Musical ScoreJessie Lazatin, "El Presidente"Best Theme Songapl.de.ap and Jamir Garcia, "El Presidente"Best Make-upWarren Munar, "El Presidente" by Warren Munar and company.Best Special Fffects"Shake, Rattle & Roll 14: The Invasion"Best Production DesignBrillante Mendoza, "Thy Womb"Best EditingVito Kahili,...

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PBA Commissioner's Cup Import Update

[3rd Update]  We're not that excited (yeah)  and new year has not happened yet but we're here giving you the updates fresh as we know it on the teams and their imports for the upcoming PBA Commissioner's Cup which would start on February 8. Ex-NBA player Renaldo Balkman is expected to banner Petron Blaze Boosters' Commissioner's Cup Tourney 1) Petron Blaze - RENALDO BALKMAN Renaldo Balkman is the 20th Overall Pick of the New York Knicks in 2006. The 28-year-old moved to the Denver Nuggets in the 2008-2010 season before being reacquired by the Knicks in the 2010-2011 season. He is listed as 6-8 and was described...

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December 2012 RadTech, Xray Technologist Licensure Examination Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday that 433 out of 1,001 passed the Radiologic Technologist Licensure Examination and 45 out of 176 passed the X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examination given in December 2012. The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examinations. Roll of Successful Examinees in the RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION Held on DECEMBER 5 & 6, 2012 Released on DECEMBER 10, 2012 Seq. No. N a m e 1 ABANILLA, VENA MAY ARSAGA 2 ABANTAS, SHARLA GOMEZ 3 ABAS, JAMIR RASHEED KASID 4 ABELLO, BILL BRIAN SALVAÑA 5 ABELLO, JERALDINE LAGARIZA 6 ABREU, IARA...

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MMFF 2012 Box Office Earnings

Here are the box-office earnings* of the eight entries for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Star Cinema and Viva Films' entry "Sisterakas" reportedly topped the opening day (Christmas Day) with P40.73 million. "Sisterakas" Starring: Kris Aquino, Ai Ai Delas Alas, Vice Ganda Director: Wenn V. Deramas Studio: Star Cinema, Viva Films Gross-to-date: P40.73 million "Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote, at Si Ako" Starring: Bong Revilla, Jr., Vic Sotto, Judy Ann Santos Director: Tony Reyes Studio: GMA Films, APT Ent., Octoarts, M-Zet, Imus Gross-to-date: P29.5 million "One More Try" Starring: Dingdong Dantes, Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban,...

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Miss ASEAN 2012 Results

    Miss Asean 2012 : Vietnam 1st runner-up : Indonesia 2nd runner-up : Thailand     Our bets Mary Jean Lastimosa and Marie-Ann Umali were in the Top 10....

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Merry Christmas from News Bits Online

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from: Michelle of News Bits Online Reyn of Reyn's R...

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Telcos say 'unlimited' promos are available

  Having a hard time registering through unlimited promos and thinking that they are out on the "peak" season? According to major telecoms, unlimited promos are available for your perusal. They advise you to do it before the "peak" of the holiday season (December 24, 25, 31 and January 1) and load up on unlimited promos with a longer validity period (5 to 7 days) instead of the usual 1 to 3 days.   ...

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December 2012 Dentist Licensure Examination Passers

  #fullpost{display:inline;} The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Friday that 197 out of 574 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 201 out of 204 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase) given in December 2012. Roll of Successful Examinees in the DENTIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL PHASE) Held on DECEMBER 11 & 12, 2012 Released on DECEMBER 14, 2012 Seq. No. N a m e 1 ABELLA, AMARGE RAY BARINGUI-AN 2 ABELLO, RUBY JANE YUIPCO 3 AGUSTIN, ELLEEN MYRE ZOLETA 4 ALMENDROS, WILPEARL VALENZUELA 5 ALOJADO, SANDRA KAY HIPOLITO 6 AMAYA, JAN IRYNELAZA 7 AMURAO, EMERSON...

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Obama named Time's Person of The Year

United States President Barack Obama is Time's "Person of the Year" for 2012.The announcement was made on Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show, AP reported.In the short list for the honor are Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who was shot in the head for advocating for girls' education; Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi; Apple CEO Tim Cook; and Italian physicist Fabiola Giannati.Obama also received the honor back in 2008, when he was President-elect.The "Person of the Year" award goes to the person or thing that has most influenced the culture and the news during the past year for good or for ill.Last year, "The Protester" got the honor....

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PBA Friday Recap: Coffee Mixers, Aces tie Semifinals Series

James Yap had its personal high of 34 points to help the San Mig Coffee Mixers tie the series against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters by beating them 106-82. It was an off-shooting for almost everyone in the Elasto Painters bench, they were just led by Rodriguez and Quinahan with 12 points, which made Coach Yeng Guiao quipped that it seemed that his team talked about not playing well come Game 2. The scores: SAN MIG COFFEE 106 - Yap 34, Barroca 17, Devance 17, Simon 13, Pingris 9, Gonzales 6, Reavis 4, Ramos 3, De Ocampo 3, Pacana 0. RAIN OR SHINE 82 – Rodriguez 12, Quinahan 12, Chan 10, Cruz 9, Belga 9, Lee 7, Matias 7, Ibanes 7, Arana...

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Kim Chiu for SPEED Magazine December 2012

    Rocking around with the Christmas Tree and frantic of the gadgets you would want to buy? Well, SPEED Magazine's December 2012 issue may help you do with that, The SPEED Magazine covers Kim Chiu as it presents the 50 Tech News Makers of 2012 and the gadgets they have previewed which you may want to take a look.  &nbs...

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Miss Universe 2012 results

89 beautiful girls from 89 countries vie for the Miss Universe title. The longest-reigning Miss Universe Leila Lopes crowned her successor, Olivia Culpo of USA. Placements MISS UNIVERSE 2012 - Olivia Culpo, USA 1st Runner Up - Janine Tugonon, PHILIPPINES 2nd Runner Up - Irene Esser, VENEZUELA 3rd Runner Up - Renae Ayris, AUSTRALIA 4th Runner Up - Gabriela Markus, BRAZIL TOP 5: Philippines USA Australia Venezuela Brazil TOP 10: Australia Russia Brazil France Venezuela USA Hungary South Africa Mexico Philippines TOP 16: Venezuela Turkey France Peru Mexico Russia Poland Hungary South Africa Philippines Croatia Brazil Kosovo Australia India USA Miss...

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Miss Universe 2012 with Shamcey Supsup "On The Scene"

Check out Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup for "On The Scene", Miss Universe's Official Webisode for this year....

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Miss Tourism World 2012 Results

From 58 contestants, Russian Tatyana Maksimova stood out and was crowned as Miss Tourism 2012 (the competition had to drop World as it was licensed to Miss World): See related story here Miss Tourism 2012 : RUSSIA - Tatyana Maksimova First Runner Up : INDIA - Purvaa Rana Second Runner Up : LEBANON - Nadine Abdel Aziz Finalists CHINA - Li Zhang THAILAND - Sasima Surasapmani Semifinalists AUSTRALIA - Laura Thompson CROATIA - Viktoriia Jug DENMARK - Sofie Gosmand Jensen ECUADOR - Andrea Macias EQUATORIAL GUINEA - Tasiana Delfina Ekuna Nzo GREAT BRITAIN - Charlotte Perkins HONDURAS - Natalia Coto Hernadez INDONESIA - Reinita...

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New EDSA bus segregation scheme rolled out

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday, December 18, started the implementation of new bus segregation scheme along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA). Not only to decongest vehicular traffic, the new scheme would also reduce travel time and orderly loading and unloading of passengers along the 23.8-kilometer long EDSA, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said. The MMDA has also started its information campaign on the scheme to educate the public and prevent confusion among passengers and bus drivers. The department put stickers on the public utility buses (PUB) to delineate various routes. The chart above classifies...

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Holiday Mall Hours - SM, Ayala and other Malls

Power Plant Mall Festival Supermall Forever 21 Alabang Town Center Shangri-La Plaza Duty FREE Philippines Fiestamall Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall Gaisano Mall Newport Mall, Pasay SM Malls Fr GMA7: Mall hours All SM except SM mega, north, moa and valenzuela. nov30-dec30 10am-10pm; dec14,15,21,22 10am-12mn; dec24,31 9am-7pm — cheftonio (@cheftonio) December 14, 2012 Read more: http://everythinginbudget.blogspot.com/2012/12/holiday-mall-hours-2012-sm-malls-ayala.html#ixzz2FMFSt4...

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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Silver Concert Rewind

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid 25th Anniversary Concert Silver Rewind on Saturday, January 5, 2013, 8:30pm at the SM MOA Arena with the Manila Symphony Orchestra Ticket Prices: VIP A (ROW A-O) Reserved Seats P5,280 VIP B (ROWS P-EE) Reserved Seats P3,960 PATRON Reserved Seats P3,170 LOWER BOX Reserved Seats P2,640 UPPER BOX Reserved Seats P800 GENERAL ADMISSION Free Seating P370 Tickets available at SM Tickets or call 470-2222 Directed By: Rowell Santiago Musical Directors: Ryan Cayabyab and Raul Mitra TICKET EXCHANGE MECHANICS 1. TICKET EXCHANGE DURATION IS FROM DECEMBER 01-DECEMBER 25, 2012 ONLY. NO SELLING/RESERVATION WITHIN...

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PBA Sunday: Rain or Shine completes All Filipino Final 4

Uncharacteristically in the half-time huddle, Coach Yeng Guiao has become soft-spoken, emphasizing to his boys: "shoot the ball when you are open, Ronnie (Matias), do not hesitate on an open shot" and it translated to a better second-half performance as Rain or Shine books the last semifinals seat beating Ginebra San Miguel (102-89) to battle against last season's Governors Cup rivals, San Mig Coffee Mixers in a Best of Seven series come Wednesday, December 19. Lead by Paul Lee's 25 points and Gabe Norwood's bounce back 21 points, The Elasto Painters proved that they can finish of a game despite a comeback by the Gin Kings in the 3rd Quarter. Ginebra...

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Miss Universe Update: Kosovo is Miss Photogenic

    Diana Avdiu, Miss Universe Kosovo is awarded as Miss Photogenic in the ongoing competition of Miss Universe 2012. 89 contestants from different countries are in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Miss Universe 2012 as they vie to succeed the longest-reigning Miss Universe, Leila Lopes and be the next Miss Universe.   Philippine bet for this year is Janine Tugonon.   [photo by missuniverse.com]...

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Donaire defeats Arce via KO

DONAIRE defeated ARCE by Round 3 TKO! ...

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Quick Reminder: Voting for Janine Tugonon

Filipinos had proven time in and time out how they can make wonders in helping PH bets with different pageants. If you would recall how Filipinos voted to help Dianne Necio capture the Miss Internet award during Miss International 2011, you would be impressed on how they used social networking sites to promote the cause. Let's do it again this year, after the success of our PH bets during the last 2 pageants (Venus Raj placing 4th Runner Up and Shamcey Supsup placing 3rd Runner Up), a lot has been expected on Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon. If you could see how well she has prepared for the December pageant, you would...

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PBA Thursday: Twice-to-beat Playoff Games Results

Thursday, December 13, 2012 is the twice-to-beat playdate when the #1 seed and defending champions Talk and Text Tropang Texters play the #8 seed Air 21 Express and the #2 seed San Mig Coffee Mixers take on #7 seed Petron Blaze Boosters. Talk and Text and San Mig Coffee enjoy a twice to beat advantage over their opponents. 1st Game: Talk and Text (no. 1) vs. Air 21 Express (no. 8) - Talk and Text eliminates Air 21, 105-100 Capitalizing on the end game mistakes of Air 21, Talk and Text pull of a victory to eliminate their opponents 105-100. Ranidel De Ocampo's clutch three pointer helped the cause and with Jimmy Alapag and Jayson Castro...

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Color Manila Run January 6, 2013

Be the best hue and join the most colorful running event in the city! Color Manila Run on January 6, 2013 at BGC is the first of its kind in the country where runners are showered with colored powder in different stations, eventually producing throngs of happy human canvas at the finish line! This fun run  is  for the benefit of Republikha, a non-stock, non profit organization that aims to empower the next generation through music and education and Hop-E, a foundation moving towards helping eradicate poverty through Education, Empowerment, Employment, and Events. Race/Event Date: Sunday, January 6, 2013 Location: Bonifacio...

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Pacquiao shrugs off Bieber memes

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao shrugged off Internet memes following his loss to Mexican boxer Juan Manuel last Saturday, including the Instagram photos of pop superstar Justin Bieber. Upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Wednesday morning, Pacquiao said he would just pray for those who made fun of his loss. "Sabi nga ng kautusan ng Panginoon, pray for those who persecuted you. So we will pray for them, we will pray for them, okay? Patawarin natin sila," he told ABS-CBN News. Bieber, who has millions of followers on Instagram and Twitter, posted pictures of Pacquiao leaning with Michael Jackson on...

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'Kabang' receives Red Cross recognition

Hero dog Kabang, who saved two girls from an apparent accident in Zamboanga City last year, has been given the "Animal Hero" award by international humanitarian organization Red Cross. Kabang, who is currently in the United States for treatment, received the award during the 12th annual American Red Cross heroes recognition event at the University of California-Davis (UCD) last December 7. Red Cross recognized Kabang's heroism when she saved two girls from being run over by a speeding motorcycle on December 2011. The act however literally ripped her face off, losing her upper snout and jaw. Aside from the American Red Cross Award for Valor,...

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Bieber: True "Beliebers" wouldn't leave me

Amidst all the comments and issues regarding what the Canadian singer Justin Bieber did on Instagram: See story here.  Here's what the Canadian Singer has to say:   @justinbieber: "If they were beliebers, I know they wouldn't leave my side over a boxing opinion I have"...

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Verifying Paypal Account via BPI My E-Prepaid

The BPI My E-Prepaid Card, got it in Azure It took me a long while to find the right card that can verify my Paypal account. Don't get me wrong, I had not yet intended to withdraw using my Paypal account but I needed one for those Pay-to-Click sites I had been using. I felt relieved when I first saw BPI My E-Prepaid. To open a BPI My E-Prepaid account, you would need to go to a branch and wait for 5 days or it is best for you to do it online. (I did mine online and I got it in 2 weeks at my BPI branch because I stll had to finish some schoolwork ). You would have to present your purchase agreement and a fee worth 500 pesos to the section...

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