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Horrific hostage taking in Quezon City turns into an unforgettable marriage proposal
The video of Calvin and Jay-Ar’s marriage proposal has gone viral on the Internet. Shot with a hidden camera, the “amateur” video takes place at “Van Gogh is Bipolar”, a restaurant in Quezon City. As the couple were dining a lone gunman bursts in, taking Calvin as hostage while cops bang on the door to…
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Cebu Pacific Air redesign: looks good, but is it broken?
Cebu Pacific Air rolled out a major update to their website, cebupacificair.com earlier this month. The new website sports a fresher, cleaner look and a more organized layout. Long due for an overhaul, this much-needed redesign by the Philippines’ top budget carrier sure looks pretty on the outside, but what changed underneath? Apparently, a lot.…
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Solar street lights illuminate quake-damaged Bohol
Bohol was a disaster site after the deadly magnitude 7.2 earthquake of October 15. Engulfed in darkness because of landslides and the destruction of electrical power connections, life and survival became a challenge. Four days after the earthquake, Gold Sun Comservices Inc. donated 8 units of solar streetlights and t-shirts for hospitals and staff nurses,…
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Dell gives Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) victims over $400,000 worth of assistance
Dell today said that the company and its team members have so far contributed more than US $400,000 of financial and technology support to disaster relief efforts in the Philippines. Dell team members also are helping victims of Typhoon Haiyan through a critical-items collection drive and volunteer activities on the ground. Included in the company’s…
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Pac is back: What’s next after Rios?
In a historical clash between two brawlers, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao from the Philippines went against American Brandon “Bambam” Rios in a 12-round slugfest that saw the Filipino victorious amidst criticisms of distractions and a rumored retirement after suffering two consecutive losses to Timothy Bradley and arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez. The fight took place at…
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Satellite photos of Tacloban City before and after Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)
Typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Super Typhoon Yolanda, left the Philippines in a national state of calamity with at least 2 million families in 44 provinces gravely affected, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The world has united to help victims of the disaster wrought by one of the strongest…
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9 shocking before and after photos of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) reveal massive destruction in the Philippines
From November 9-11, 2013 Super Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda, rocked Central Philippines, causing destruction in key provinces such as Cebu Island, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Western Samar, Southern Leyte, Leyte, and Biliran. Entire cities, municipalities, and towns were ravaged including Tacloban City in Leyte and Guiuan in Eastern Samar. With record high 315…
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Kapuso stars light up Christmas Tree at Greenhills Shopping Center
The tradition of lighting Christmas trees dates back to the XVIIth century. Candles were used to light The Tree, until the first Christmas tree lit by electric lights went up in New York City in 1882 with just 80 small electric light bulbs. It was Edward Johnson who created the first string of electric lights…
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Night vision goggles now being used to catch illegal camcorders
As part of its ongoing campaign to eliminate illegal camcording in the Philippines, the local screen community has increased security measures in all cinemas countrywide. Statistics reveal an alarming growth in the number of illegal camcords that have been forensically matched to the Philippines this year. Ten released copies have been recently traced back to…
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Marriott Café to-go: enjoy your favorite culinary delights in your home
We have reviewed Marriott Café many times in the past, and it has always rated highly on our list of hotel cafes. Marriott Café offers a good mix of Asian, European, and American food carefully prepared by expert cooks and chefs. Like most high-end cafes and restaurants however, you are not allowed to bring home…
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