iPhone 5S and 5C coming to Globe by November 15

iPhone 5S and 5C are coming to Globe on November 15, 2013, as announced on Twitter: Christmas is earlier this year! #GLOBEiPhone5S and #GLOBEiPhone5C will be available on November 15. http://t.co/6gg8Ajttur — Dale (@dalekins) October 25, 2013 You can now pre-register your interest for these phones at www.globe.com.ph ...

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Vote for the Philippines, Vote for Ariella Arida

  It's that time of the year again where we, pageant fans have the chance to help the Miss Universe hopefuls get into the next round of the competition. Simply go to the Miss Universe Website, click the 2013 Contestants, find the Philippines and click the VOTE ME tab. Your vote is from the scale of 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. Just indicate your e-mail address and on the drop down menu click country's name before you copy the code. You need to certify that you are 16 years old and older to vote. 1 email is allowed to vote 10 times per day. Winner of the online votes moves on to the Top 16...

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Official Shots of Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida for Miss Universe 2013

 Fadil Berisha is definitely an ace photographer in capturing Miss Philippines Despite being heavily bashed by critics, Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida proves that she is out to win it all, from her entry to Russia to her participation to the Tony Ward Couture Fashion Show to her photo sessions with Fadil Berisha, she is indeed one of the contenders for the crown. Miss Universe 2013 will happen on November 9, 2013 at the Crocus Hall, Moscow, Russia with Olivia Culpo crowning the next Miss Universe for 2013. What can you say about Ariella Arida right now?  (c) www.missuniverse.com...

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2014 Holidays in the Philippines

photo: visitpinas.com The complete list is as follows: A. Regular Holidays 1 January (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day 9 April (Wednesday), Araw ng Kagitingan 17 April, Maundy Thursday 18 April, Good Friday 1 May (Thursday), Labor Day 12 June (Thursday), Independence Day 25 August (Monday), National Heroes Day 30 November (Sunday), Bonifacio Day 25 December (Thursday), Christmas Day 30 December (Tuesday), Rizal Day B. Special (Non-Working) Days 31 January (Friday), Chinese New Year 19 April, Black Saturday 21 August (Thursday), Ninoy Aquino Day 1 November (Saturday), All Saints Day 24 December (Wednesday), 26 December (Friday),...

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PBA Trade Approved: Raymundo and Reyes swap (Ginebra - Meralco trade)

  BGSM and Kerby Raymundo officially parted ways as they dealt the big man to Meralco for Jay-R Reyes. The trade rumors had been ongoing 2 months ago where Raymundo has seen limited minutes with Ginebra despite its big men problems. He would not have a hard time with Meralco as he will be reunited with his former coach, Ryan Gregorio to whom he shares 3 championships when he was still with Purefoods.  “Kerby brings a lot of ‘positives’ in our dynamics. He knows how to win and he still has a lot of good basketball left in his tank,” Gregorio said. The Meralco coach also thinks that Kerby will be able to mentor Rabeh Al...

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On The Scene with Janine Tugonon for Miss Universe 2013

  Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up Janine Tugonon will also be flying to Russia to host the web-series of Miss Universe 2013 "On The Scene with Janine Tugonon". This was confirmed by Janine with a fan conversation over Twitter. ...

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Download BBM for iPhone and iPad now on iTunes

   BBM has already been made available to iPad/iPhone users via iTunes. Compatibility: Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad WiFi + Cellular (3rd generation), iPad WiFi + Cellular (4th generation), and iPad mini WiFi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5....

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Ara Arida waves her flag for the Philippines

  For the Philippines, yes, this has been the mantra of 2013 Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida, who left yesterday on board to Moscow, Russia. There is tremendous amount of pressure, but I should say this UP Chemistry graduate knows her pressure and will not succumb to it. She will be bringing to Crocus Hall all her preparations, be it on her tremendous  training with John Cuay to beauty queen preps with her fellow beauty queens from BBP Gold.   Ara is already onboard to Moscow (or maybe she has arrived) and is ready to announce her arrival with a bang. ...

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NAIA employees playing computer games photo goes viral

  This photo showing NAIA employees playing PC games went viral on social networking sites. Netizens have slammed this scenario seeing the long line of passengers on their way to the airport. NAIA management have not spoken on the authencity of this picture or the actions that will be taken once this has been proven guilty. &nbs...

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The Many Faces of Miss Universe Philippines Ariella Arida

       The many faces of Ariella Hernandez Arida as photographed by Niccolo Cosme (photos: rappler.com) show that she's more than prepared to conquer Moscow, Russia and try to at least have the continuous Top 5 placements following her predecessors Venus Raj (2010 MU 4th Runner-Up), Shamcey Supsup (2011 MU 3rd Runner-Up) and Janine Tugonon (2012 MU 1st Runner-Up). While there is an insurmountable amount of expectations for Ara, Filipinos must be united in supporting the Philippine bet. Whatever happens, Filipinos should know that Ara has done it #ForthePhilippines. ...

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She's the One enters 12M mark on its first day

  The first on-screen team up of Dingdong Dantes, Bea Alonzo and Enrique Gil from Star Cinema entitled "She's The One"  passed the 10M mark on its first showing day. Disclosed by Star Cinema's advertising and promotions manager Mico del Rosario on the micro-blogging site Twitter, She's the One managed to have 12M on its first day, noting it to be a blockbuster hit. ...

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Luis, Jennylyn end relationship

Luis and Jennylyn  end 2 year relationship  Showbiz couple Luis Manzano and Jennylyn Mercado had ended their relationship, this is confirmed by the TV host/actor Luis himself. Luis wanted to keep things private but noted that there was no third-party involved. There were numerous people dragged into this issue, Dennis Trillo and Paolo Contis who separated form wife Lian Paz are examples....

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Miss Tourism 2013: Beronika Martinez of Venezuela takes the title

  Beronika Martinez of Venezuela wins Miss Tourism 2013 and is crowned by outgoing titleholder, Tatyana Maksimova  Venezuela's Beronika Martinez wins the Miss Tourism (World) 2013 contest held last 2 October in Sipopo Conference Centre, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.     Martinez (center) and her runners-up 1st Runner - up: Hillary Ondo (Gabon) 2nd Runner - up: Michaela Haladova (Czech Republic) 3rd Runner - up: Andrea Huisgen (Spain) 4th Runner - up: Olena Popova (Ukraine) Continental Queens Miss Tourism Africa: Equatorial Guinea Miss Tourism Americas: Puerto Rico Miss Tourism Asia: Philippines Miss Tourism...

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UAAP Season 76 MVP Romeo opts out of final year in FEU to join the draft

  With blessings from his alma mater and his PBA D-League team Big Chill, Terrence Romeo made his filing of application to the 2013 PBA Draft beating the deadline today for the draft which will be held on Sunday, November 3.  The Season 76 Men's Basketball MVP foregoes his final year of eligibility with the Tamaraws and joins a talented batch of draft hopefuls that include his own teammate, King Tamaraw RR Garcia and Jeric Teng of the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers. &nbs...

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38th Season PBA Leo Awards Winners

It all comes down to three: Castro, Tenorio and Santos for the MVP Trophy (PBA/Nuki Sabio) Just before the 2013 Governors Cup Finals Game 4 between the Petron Blaze Boosters and the San Mig Coffee Mixers come the awarding of the 38th Season PBA Best in the Leo Awards. The three winners of the Best Player of the Conference Award: Jayson Castro (Talk and Text during the All Filipino Cup), LA Tenorio (Ginebra during the Commissioner's Cup) and Arwind Santos (Petron Blaze during the Governors Cup) are the top candidates for the Most Valuable Player. Calvin Abueva, the second pick of the 2012 PBA Draft should be the strongest contender for...

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Phoenix Live in Manila 2014

  Phoenix Live in Manila on January 21, 2014, 8pm at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Ticket Prices: VIP SEATED: P5000 GOLD SEATED: P3500 (Plus Ticket Service Charge) Tickets will be available at SM Ticket Outlets starting on October 16, 2013. - See more at: http://www.philippineconcerts.com/foreign/phoenix-live-in-manila-2014/#more-8826 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...

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PBA Trades for the 39th Season (Approved by the Office of the Commissioner)

  Rabeh Al Hussaini is another fixture that is involved in the complex deal (Photo c/o AKTV on IBC 13) The first trade involving TNT was when they gave up Rabeh Al Hussaini to Air 21 for injured big man Rob Reyes and a 2015 2nd Round Draft Pick. Later on, Al Hussaini and Nelbert Omolon was dealt to Meralco in exchange for Mark Cardona who would be reunited with his Dela Salle team mates and Noy Baclao. Finally, Baclao and Eric Salamat was dealt by Air 21 to Talk and Text in exchange for Pamboy Raymundo and Bam Gamalinda. Summary:  Air 21: Raymundo, Gamalinda  TNT: Reyes, 2015 Pick, Baclao, Salamat Meralco: Al Hussaini,...

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Smart slashes price on LTE Pocket Wifi, Plug-It

  Smart has slashed down more than P 2000 to its prepaid LTE wifi bringing down the price from P 6,995 to P 4,888. The LTE plug - it device also has a price cut from Php3,888 from Php5,995. The two devices come with a free week long LTE service as long as they text  LTE 299 to 2200. ...

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Angel Locsin set to reprise Darna role on movies for 2014

  Angel Locsin is set to reprise her role as "Darna" in a movie for 2014. It would be under the outfit of Star Cinema, this was announced by Star Cinema Head Malou Santos. First thought to be on TV, the movie version will be about the Darna of today. With reference to: http://www.coolbuster.net/2013/10/angel-locsin-darna-movie.html  TW LW Movie Weekend Gross Gross-to-Date Week 1 1 Insidious Chapter 2 27,426,454 PHP 88,780,672 PHP 2 2 - Momzillas 9,037,797 PHP 42,512,278 PHP 2 3 N Runner Runner 7,394,396 PHP 7,394,396 PHP 1 4 N 2 Guns 6,644,642 PHP 6,644,642 PHP 1 5 2 Riddick 5,181,517 PHP 27,057,691 PHP 2 6 N Prisoners 2,224,070...

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Former Star in a Million Finalist is Miss Asia Pacific World Philippines 2013

  With a new rebranding, Miss Asia Pacific World tries to do away with all the backlash it has experienced and has combined the original beauty contest with a talent competition (thus the Super Talent Endeavor). For this year, local organizers for MAPW appointed Czarina Rose Bautista Rosales as this year's Miss Asia Pacific World 2013. Czarina, if the name does ring a bell was a finalist in the first Star In A Million won by Erik Santos. She did several songs (try listening to her cover of "If I Didn't Love You") and has entered the recording scene with Gloc 9.  On the beauty pageant arena, Czarina was a runner-up...

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PBA Governors Cup Finals: San Mig Coffee Mixers vs. Petron Blaze Boosters

  The onslaught of Marcio Lassiter and Alex Cabagnot were proven to be enough for the Petron Blaze Boosters to book a return trip to the PBA Governors Cup Finals as they beat the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 3-1 with the score of 110-89. Lassiter who chipped in 27 points in 7-10 3 pt FG shooting showed his deadly form he was highly sought-after off while Cabagnot, being his usual crunchman self helped their import Elijah Millsap in the scoring load by making shots off open passing lanes. Millsap proved his scoring prowess with 34 points. Reid was unstoppable with 41 but was not enough for them to extend the series. Petron Blaze...

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Jamiel Ventosa wins Manhunt International Philippines 2013

The Top 3 winners of Manhunt Philippines 2013 with Jamiel Ventosa (center): Photo by Jory Rivera from OPMB Worldwide The 2013 Edition of Manhunt Philippines happened last Friday, October 4, 2013 at Palacio De Maynila in Malate where 18 year old Jamiel Ventosa of Sta. Rosa Laguna was crowned as Manhunt Philippines 2013 succeeding reigning Manhunt International winner June Macasaet. Ventosa will be competing in the 2014 edition of Manhunt International in Beijing, China. Manhunt Philippines 2013: Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) 1st Runner-Up: Justine Hizon (Pampanga) 2nd Runner-Up: Renz Maun (San Jose City) Completing the Top 6...

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Miss Resorts World Manila: Darling of the Press and Best in Swimsuit Revealed

  Natasha Cardel (Darling of the Press) and Jaysel Arrozal (Best in Swimsuit) are the first two awardees for Miss Resorts World Manila - RWM Facebook Page   A total of 20 candidates competed for the first two awards of the Miss Resorts World Manila 2013 last Tuesday, October 1. The Darling of the Press award was given via votes as members of the media were given a device to rate the candidates from 10 being the highest to 1 the lowest. The Best in Swimsuit award was rated via: fit body (30 percent), proportion (30 percent), confidence (20 percent) and overall impact (20 percent). Natasha Cardel...

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UAAP Season 76 Individual Awards for Basketball

  Women’s Division: Rookie of the Year – Love Joy Sto. Domingo (UE) Mythical Five Team – Rivera (UST), Bernardino (NU), Sambile (FEU), Abaca (DLSU), Jose (ADMU) Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Camille Sambile (FEU) Juniors: Rookie of the Year – Aaron Reyes (UST) Mythical Five Team – Cani (NU), Ravena (ADMU), Dyke (NU), Cauilan (NU), Quinga (AdU) Most Valuable Player (MVP) – Ferdinand Ravena III (ADMU) Seniors: SUZUKI Fastbreak Player of the Season – Bobby Ray B. Parks, Jr. (NU) AVIDA “HIT IT HOME” shoot for your SCHOOL PROMO – Adamson University YELLOWCAB BIG MAN of the Season – Karim Abdul (UST) RCBC Savings Bank Game...

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NBA 2K14 Now Available: Price ranges for different platforms

  Here is the suggested retail prices as reference to Yugatech for NBA 2K14: PlayStation 3 – Php2,395 Xbox – Php2,195 PC – Php1,29...

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Cindy Miranda places in the Top 10: Full List of Winners Here for Miss Tourism Queen International 2013

  Joanna Cindy Miranda did Filipinos proud for placing in the Top 10  The 2013 edition of Miss Tourism Queen International happened last Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Xianning, China, 2011 MTQI winner Kantapat Peeradachainarin crowned Miss Latvia, Alisa Miskovska as the 2013 winner for Miss Tourism Queen International. Winner: Miss Latvia Alisa Miskovska 1st place: Miss South Africa 2nd place:  Miss China 3rd place: Miss Korea 4th place: Miss Portugal Philippine bet Joanna Cindy Miranda entered the Top 10.  ...

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