Where did Chris Alexander go?

After being released by Ginebra, Chris Alexander would be heading to South Korea where he is set to replace Reggie Okosa as the import of the KT Sonic Boom, according to sports site Jumpball Korea. Alexander's Philippine agent, Sheryl Reyes told news reporters that Alexander declined the offer to play for SMB-ABL, Meralco's former import, Jarrid Famous, also a PBA import cut was signed by SMC's Asean Basketball League team. ...

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Complete List of Oscar Winners

Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep, The Iron LadyActor in a Leading Role: Jean Dujardin, The ArtistDirecting: Michel Hazanavicius, The ArtistAnimated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris LessmoreDocumentary Short Subject: Saving FaceLive Action Short Film: The ShoreOriginal Screenplay: Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody AllenAdapted Screenplay: The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim RashOriginal Song: "Man or Muppet," The Muppets; Music and Lyric by Bret McKenzieOriginal Score: The Artist, Ludovic BourceActor in a Supporting Role: Christopher Plummer, BeginnersVisual Effects: HugoAnimated Feature...

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Vroman joins practice of Ginebra, Alexander to San Miguel Beermen?

Ginebra fans reacted today when news surfaced that the team's import, Chris Alexander would be replaced. Jackson Vroman, a Lebanese basketball player had flown in today to the country to join Ginebra as their new import. He played for the NBA for Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans (Oklahoma City) Hornets. Check out Jackson Vroman's profile here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Vroman A fan tweet: Reports also said that Alexander is offered to play for San Miguel Beermen (ABL team). ...

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The Search is on for the 2012 Miss World Philippines

Credits: OPMB Worldwide/Bruce Casanova Follow the footsteps of 2011 Miss World Philippines/Miss World 1st Princess Gwendoline Ruais and be the next Miss World Philippines. Applications starting already until May  4. Check out their website and the address of the secretariat if you are interested to apply: http://www.missworldphilippines.com...

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Comelec bans replacement of party-list nominees

MANILA, Philippines - Giving a seat to another in the party-list is no longer acceptable as far as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is concerned. To prevent unqualified candidates from taking over a congressional post, the Comelec has barred party-list (PL) representatives from resigning to allow another nominee to fill the vacant seat. In a resolution, the Comelec has effectively disallowed term-sharing among party-list members in the middle of the three-year term. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said under the new rules, only untimely death or disqualification of the sitting nominees shall be considered as reasonable grounds to replace the representatives. “We are now outlawing nominee replacements without valid reason,” Jimenez disclosed. The Comelec requires party-list groups to...

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Bar results out tomorrow

Some 6,200 law graduates would get to know their faith tomorrow as Bar Exam 2011 results would be out. It was the first time that Bar Exams were held November from the traditional November. There was also change in the format of exams: For the first time, the Bar examinations were composed of more multiple choice questions, which will take up 60% of the total score. Essay-type items now only make up 40%....

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PBA Dubai Games Update

Rain or Shine winning over Barako Bull, 99-95. Dermarr Johnson of Barako Bull out on an injury (day-to-day) Barangay Ginebra winning over a squeaker over Rain or Shine 89-88...

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No Resignation Whatsoever?

Amidst the controversies strucked upon by Pagcor Chairman Naguiat, Malacanang would not push through him to resign or to go on leave while under investigation. In an interview with radio dzRB, deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said any calls for a leave of absence, or even resignation, will be up to the discretion of Naguiat. “Any call for resignation [or leave] for any office, we leave it to the discretion of the official [concerned]. Bahala na sya diyan,” she said. Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz called for Naguiat’s resignation amid the bribery scandal that arose last week. The issue stemmed from the lawsuit filed by the United States-based Wynn Resorts against one of its estranged business partners, Kazuo Okada. Okada allegedly violated the US’ Foreign Corrupt...

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NBA All Star 2012 Festivities: Side-events Winners

2012 Haier Shooting Stars -Team New York 2012 Taco Bell Skills Challenge - Tony Parker 2012 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest - Kevin Love 2012 Sprite Slam Dunk - Jeremy Ev...

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Aleli Arroyo out of Iggy's will

Grace Ibuna, the live-in partner of Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo, and not his estranged second wife Aleli Arroyo will benefit from the late congressman's trust estate, according to his last will and testament. Iggy named Bernardina Arroyo Tantoco, his daughter with his first wife Marilyn Jacinto, as the executor of the will that was made in Glendale, California in 2009. He also named Tantoco as the trustee in the "living trust" that he made before he died. Upon his death, the trust will issue payments only to Ibuna until her death, according to the will. Upon Ibuna's death, the remaining balance of the trust estate will go to Iggy's 3 children Tantoco, Bianca Marie Arroyo, and Alicia Lourdes Arroyo...

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Chot Reyes coaching Gilas 2

Talk and Text Head Coach Chot Reyes would be coaching the Gilas 2 after the current PBA season. Norman Black takes over Talk and Text and leaves ADMU after the coming UAAP season this year....

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Commissioner quashes Lassiter to Petron deal

You would not see Marcio wearing another uniform... at least for now. PBA Commissioner Chito Salud on Monday vetoed a proposed trade that would have sent Powerade Tiger Marcio Lassiter to the Petron Blaze Boosters in exchange for Nonoy Baclao and Rey Guevarra. Trade goes back to the respective teams for revisions, as it is confirmed that Powerade didn't have a change of ownership yet. ...

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Powerade's JB Baylon resigns

Photo: JB Baylon/Interaksyon   Amidst the hanging issues of Powerade's sale and the Lassiter deal, Powerade Governor Jose Bayani "JB" Baylon resigns from his position in Coca Cola as Exports Director, thus automatically him also being out of the Powerade as team governor.   He would be replaced by Ronald Asuncion, alternate governor in an acting capacity. JB Baylon is the current vice-chairman of the PBA Board of Governors. The resignation is effective February 29 as retweeted by Powerade Tige...

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With Petron down 0-2... what to do next?

Petron Blaze Boosters Import: Nick Fazekas, one-faceted only? After losing their first two games in a very short Commissioner's Cup Eliminations, Petron Blaze Boosters are in a 0-2 hole to deal with as every game becomes a must-win for them to avoid elimination. Fans look at the team's import: Nick Fazekas who provides close to 30+ points a game, both in a losing effort that drowned emotions of the Petron fans. Nick also changed the game of the locals, making it his show... SO FOR PETRON... What should they do next? ...

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Elaine Kay Moll: From MWP 2011 to BBP 2012

ELAINE KAY MOLL from Miss World Philippines to Bb. Pilipinas  It was acknowledged before that products of BBP were the one who made waves in the inaugural edition of Miss World Philippines 2011 (Ruais, the eventual winner was BBP 2010 semifinalist, Henson was BBP 2010 2nd Runner Up, McCulley was at BBP 2011, Paz and Arrozal during the BBP 2009) but let's have it the other way around now, MWP alumni, Elaine Kay Moll made the official list of candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2012. Will the training she received from the CQGQ camp and Madam Cory Quirino be enough to pave her way to the three BBP crowns at stake come April 15? I'm an...

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VP Binay: Target of Corona trial

I just saw this post in INQUIRER and this was written by Rigoberto Tiglao... I highly agree with him though I take no side in the impeachment trial as I write my blog: Mich of News Bits Online Jejomar Binay Jr. is the political target of President Aquino and the Liberal Party’s imperious blitzkrieg to remove Chief Justice Renato Corona from the Supreme Court, sources close to the Vice President claimed. “Everyone knows that the trial is a power game that has nothing to do with an anti-corruption crusade,” one source said. “If Corona is taken out and (senior Associate Justice Antonio) Carpio becomes chief justice, and with the rest of the justices terrorized, may laban si Mar maging vice president soon,” he said. Startling as the claim may seem, the facts supporting it are unassailable. Alleging...

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Winners of the Grammy Awards 2012

Here's the list of this year's key winners.      Album Of The Year:21— AdeleWasting Light— Foo FightersBorn This Way— Lady GagaDoo-Wops & Hooligans — Bruno MarsLoud — Rihanna Record Of The Year:*WINNER: "Rolling In The Deep" — Adele "Holocene" — Bon Iver "Grenade" — Bruno Mars "The Cave" — Mumford & Sons "Firework" — Katy Perry Best New Artist: The Band Perry*WINNER: Bon Iver J. Cole Nicki Minaj Skrillex Best Country Album My Kinda Party -- Jason Aldean Chief -- Eric Church*WINNER: Own The Night -- Lady Antebellum Red River Blue -- Blake Shelton Here For A Good Time -- George Strait Speak Now -- Taylor Swift Song Of The Year: "All Of The Lights" — Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West, songwriters (Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi &...

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On Breaking Up and Moving On

Breaking up is never fun. The end of a relationship means the beginning of a period of mourning and healing for both people. If the break up was mutual both people will experience a period of adjustment where they are getting used to no longer being together. If the break up was not mutual the person who ended things may be dealing with guilt and feelings that they may have made a mistake. The person being broken up with will definitely have to adjust, first to being rejected and second to life without somebody they still care for. How do you get through those first few weeks? Here we list eight essential things everybody must do in the early days of a break up to let the healing begin. Avoid the former love. Yes, avoid. No, this isn’t being immature. Seeing your former flame can bring out...

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Alfrancis Chua: new face of Ginebra

If you're not into the news lately, former Tanduay and Sta. Lucia Realty Head Coach, Alfrancis Chua joins the SMC fold as Team Consultant for Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. He joins Allan Caidic, Juno Sauler and Art Dela Cruz who work as assistant coaches in the team that gives him a chance to learn more of the ga...

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Bb. Pilipinas 2012 contestants revealed

Here are the official candidates for BBP 2012: Marie Virgenia Peter Fer Mary Baliquig Roxanne Tadique Janine Tugonon Rose Ann Aguilar Sherlyn Gonzales Maxine Medina Jaine Hidalgo Marie Irisha Arcenas Katrina Jayne Dimaranan Goldy Baroa Giselle Angelica Munoz Angelee delos Reyes Jillean Camille Orbina Liezl Alcantara Nicole Marable Annalie Forbes Gina Joy Howell Mary Jean 'MJ' Lastimosa Patricia Lae Ejercitado Anna Czarina Buenviaje Roxane Joy Jesalva Elaine Kay Moll Nicole Schmitz Meiji Cruz Golda Soller Romelin Roxanne de Castro Chloe Zanardi Karen Gallman Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa Who would follow the footsteps of 2011 Miss Universe-Philippines...

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Trade Proposal: Powerade's Super Rookie Lassiter to Petron for Baclao & Guevarra

After the successful defense of the Talk and Text Tropang Texters of their Philippine Cup championship, rumor has it that Powerade's franchise would be back to the SMC fold as its 4th team in the league (they once had Coca Cola before), but even if there is no clarification as of yet whether Powerade would be under the SMC umbrella, the opposing teams made waves as there would be a trade between Super Rookie Marcio Lassiter of Powerade Tigers to Petron's 2010 1st and 3rd Draft Picks, Noy Baclao and Rey Guevarra. (I think this picture started it all.. hahaha, what's wrong with a Tiger drinking beer.. San Miguel is one hell of a great-tasting...

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Ako Legal Wife Seemed To Be More Than Movies

I first thought that "Ako Legal Wife" would just be in the movies, but it taken effect even after the demise of Rep. Iggy Arroyo as his erstwhile legal wife, Alicia Morales Arroyo would fight tooth and nail to bring his remains back to the Philippines. Rep. Iggy and Alicia had been separated and the Congressman has a new girlfriend - Grace Ibuna (formerly in a relationship with Gabby Concepcion). Grace Ibuna insisting that she's legal kin to Arroyo as its marriage with Alicia Arroyo was already annulled. itsmorefuninthePh...

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One more chance for Tugonon and Lastimosa?

One More Chance... [Above photo: Janine Tugonon [BBP 2011 1st Runner Up] and Mary Jean Lastimosa [BBP 2011 2nd Runner Up] Indeed, pageant netizens are at it after learning that the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas Runners-up, Janine Tugonon and MJ Lastimosa both submitted their applications for Bb. Pilipinas 2012. I have no idea on the BBP policy for Runners-up but I feel they are very much eligible to compete... one more try. UPDATE: Both made the list of official candidates for BBP 201...

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Palace admonishes Llamas over Pirated DVDs

Malacañang has admonished Presidential Political Adviser Ronald Llamas for purchasing pirated DVDs in a Quezon City mall last month. In a letter penned by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., Llamas was also reminded to exercise good judgment in his personal endeavors. “Taking into account your expression of ‘deep regret’ and your tender of an apology, you are hereby formally admonished and given a firm reminder that you should, in the future, observe a higher degree of circumspection and discretion even with regard to your private, non-official conduct,” Ochoa said. Llamas was also advised to “act at all times with a high degree of prudence and propriety.” While the purchase of bootlegged videos did not violate any law, the Palace warned Llamas of severe sanctions if he commits another...

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Be the next Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Follow the footsteps of 2011 Miss Earth Water, Athena Imperial and be the next Miss Philippines Earth 2012. QUALIFICATIONS: • 18-25 years of age• Filipino citizen• Minimum of 5'4" in height• Must possess beauty of face & figure• Has environmental awareness  Entry form is in this link as well as other requirements: http://missphilippines-earth.com/join.p...

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2012 Philippine Cup Champions: Talk and Text Tropang Texters

Much to the ado of the #TNTNATION, News Bits Online recognizes the 2012 Philippine Cup Champions, Talk and Text Tropang Texters. FINALS MVP: Larry Fonacier The 2012 Philippine Cup Champions: Talk and Text Tropang Texters. (photos: www.pba.ph) ...

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More Fun in Bb. Pilipinas? be the judge.

Today was the Media Launch of Bb. Pilipinas 2012, the reigning queens, Shamcey Supsup, Dianne Necio and Isabella Manjon graced the event with BPCI Chairperson, Madam Stella Marquez - Araneta. With BPCI, MWP and ME going on full swing all at the same time, a lot of pageant netizens still believe that BBP would still be the pageant to beat, changing lives of its titleholders, one step at a time. Ma. Venus Raj started it and it was continued by her successor, 2011 Ms. Universe 3rd Runner Up, Shamcey Supsup. Shamcey was able to charm people from Sao Paulo, Brazil with her intelligence and beauty. Dianne meanwhile made a top 15 finish and...

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Powerade franchise back with San Miguel [as reported in Inquirer]

The San Miguel group may have just added a fourth team in the PBA with its recent reacquisition of the Coca-Cola bottling company. This was learned by the Inquirer from a very unimpeachable company source after SMC president Ramon S. Ang reportedly met and closed a deal with Coca-Cola Philippines’ CEO Bill Schultz recently. The San Miguel group actually used to own Coca-Cola before selling it in 2004. Part of that deal was for SMC to have a right-of-first-refusal should the present Coca-Cola management decide to sell the franchise, which SMC is now exercising. At the same time, the local executives of Coca-Cola, which played as Powerade and finished a surprising second to Talk ’N Text in the Philippine Cup last Sunday, are desperately trying to keep the Tigers even after the reported...

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