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Megan Young wins Miss World 2013 title, sets new records for the Philippines
Megan Young wins the Miss World 2013 title on September 28, 2013 at the Bali International Convention Center in Indonesia. She is succeeded by 1st Runner Up Marine Lorphelin (France) and 2nd Runner Up Naa Okailey Shooter (Ghana). This is a huge win for Megan Young and the Philipines, as this makes her the first…
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Basketball icon Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls makes waves in Manila
By and large, the Philippines is a basketball country. The ubiquity of basketball rings found in every corner of the nation is a testament to this; so is the constant chatter prompted by even the smallest local or international tidbit about the sport. And the latest piece of news that has sent Filipino hoop-fans abuzz…
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Win a Sony Playstation 4 when you purchase Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA V)
X-Play Online Games, Inc. revs up and brings to the Philippines Rockstar North’s latest epic, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, as it launches in the country today. Touted to be the biggest, most dynamic and most diverse open world ever created, GTA V introduces a bold new direction in…
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Derrick Rose and adidas go all in for Chicago
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose and adidas go all in for Chicago. Derrick Rose has spent the summer training and just returned from meeting fans during the D Rose Tour, which spanned 10 countries and 13 cities across Europe and Asia, including the Philippines. To celebrate his return to the game he loves more…
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Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear premium headphones debuts in six stylish, vibrant colours
Sennheiser has finally released to the Philippines its Momentum On-Ear headphones. For those who don’t want to compromise anything — sound nor design — the perfect set of cans have arrived. The Momentum On-Ear is a new addition to the Momentum family, adding a dash of color to the Sennheiser product range. the headphones are…
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Dell expands support for youth learning in the Philippines
Dell today announced that it has joined the advocacy of Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc. (CJFI) to help close the learning gap among underserved children. CJFI will receive a Dell Powering the Possible grant that will facilitate its aim to empower youth through education and computer literacy.
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7 beauty problems and how to fix them
Some women are just born perfect. They have flawless skin, toned, sexy body, and silky, long, luscious hair, while some just don’t have it all. If you belong to the first group, you are blessed. You are one of those women we get so jealous of because you just look absolutely perfect anytime of the…
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Rediscover a Filipino first with Sentro 1771’s new menu
In 2002, Sentro 1771 exploded on the local culinary scene with its original Modern Filipino cuisine. Executive Chef Vicky Pacheco brought Filipino cuisine to the next level by presenting local dishes in a chic and elegant setting, combining Swiss and French techniques with familiar Filipino flavors. People lined up outside to get a taste of…
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IOS7 trick to bypass lockscreen security, make calls, and access private content discovered
It has only been a day since iOS7 was launched and yet a security glitch has already emerged. This iOS7 hack allows anyone to simply grab someone else’s iPad or iPhone and hijack private content such as photos, email, Twitter, an Facebook. Here is a summary of how to do it: Swipe up from the…
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HP battles cybercime, showcases new products
Cybercrime continues to increase, with 92 percent of Forbes Global 2000 companies reporting data breaches in the last 12 months. This growth is due to adversaries forming a more sophisticated and collaborative marketplace through which they share information and advanced data theft tools. Studies estimate that the global cybercrime black market has a value of…
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