Andi denies reconciling with Jake Ejercito

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Andi Eigenmann denied she and her former boyfriend Jake Ejercito have gotten back together.

Navy Hiring Giant Cranes to Help Remove Ship

source: mb.com.ph

HONOLULU (AP) _ The U.S. Navy is hiring floating cranes to help with the dismantling and removal of a minesweeper that ran aground on coral reef off the Philippines.

Comelec allays CBCP’s fear of massive cheating in May

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes yesterday allayed fears of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on wholesale cheating in the May elections with the use of the precinct optical scan (PCOS) machines.

Japeth Aguilar wants fresh start to resume PBA career, says agent

source: interaksyon.com

Japeth Aguilar wants to continue his PBA career in the Commissioner’s Cup, according to his agent Marvin Espiritu

DFA: Machine breakdown causes delay in release of ePassports Jan. 28-Feb. 2

source: gmanetwork.com

The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) on Tuesday said the issuance of electronic passports (ePassports) scheduled to be released from January 28 to February 2 will be delayed by two to three days because of a machine breakdown.

Daiana Menezes Wants To Prove That Love And Career Don’t Clash

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines— Daiana Menezes is engaged to Cagayan de Oro Rep. Jose Benjamin “Benjo” Benaldo but she isn’t about to slow down with her career as model, actress and endorser.

Erich No Qualms Working With Ex-Suitor

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Erich Gonzales sets it straight that her boyfriend has nothing to worry about when it comes to her working with an ex-suitor, Coco Martin.

9 killed in Negros Occidental ambush by alleged NPA rebels

source: gmanetwork.com

Nine people died and at least six were injured in an ambush early Sunday in La Castellana town in Negros Occidental.

Comelec rules for bloggers, Twitter and FB this election

source: yugatech.com

The Commission on Election has posted new rules during the election campaign that will significantly affect bloggers and folks using Twitter and Facebook, among other sites.

Gigi issues public apology to senators

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - She’s sorry for calling some senators “hypocrites,” although she was just expressing an honest personal opinion and she believes the Senate “stinks.”

Vice Ganda apologizes to Maja for 'majarot' joke

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines – Comedian Vice Ganda also apologized to actress Maja Salvador over a joke on the noontime show “It’s Showtime” last week.

5 of 6 SM Megamall robbers captured on CCTV cameras

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – Six still unidentified men made off with nearly 200 pieces of jewelry after they carried out a brazen two-minute heist inside a packed department store in Mandaluyong City on Saturday evening. 
 

6 Killed, 7 Hurt as Van Falls into 300-ft. Ravine in Benguet

source: mb.com.ph

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet — Six people were killed and seven more injured when their van fell into 300-foot ravine at Kilometer 43 in Atok, Benguet on Sunday.
 

For the first time, Comelec to regulate online campaign gimmicks

source: gmanetwork.com

For the first time, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will regulate even online campaign gimmicks of political candidates — except, however, on social networking sites.

Phivolcs: Magnitude-5.3 quake jolts Davao Sur; aftershocks expected

source: gmanetwork.com

A magnitude-5.3 quake jolted the Davao del Sur area before dawn Sunday, with state seismologists warning of possible aftershocks.

TV host-columnist Ricky Lo, nagsalita na tungkol sa naging panayam niya kay Anne Hathaway

source: gmanetwork.com

Walang sama ng loob ang batikang TV host at newspaper columnist na si Ricky Lo sa Les Miserables star na si Anne Hathaway kaugnay sa kinalabasan ng kanyang panayam sa Hollywood star na mainit na pinag-usapan sa Internet kamakailan.

Sun lets you choose your own number for Php59

source: yugatech.com

 Sun Cellular has introduced on its Facebook page the NAME UR NUMBER SIM promo that lets you choose your own prepaid number for Php59.

Senate OKs bill institutionalizing K to 12 program

source: gmanetwork.com

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill seeking to institutionalize the government’s K to 12 program, which seeks to add two more years to basic education in the country.

Angelica Admits 'Time' Problem In Relationship With John Lloyd

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Half-way through a year together, Angelica Panganiban admits to having a problem in making her and boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz’s schedules meet.

DFA: 6 Filipinos confirmed dead in Algeria siege

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday confirmed that six Filipinos died in the hostage crisis in Algeria and four others are still missing.

DOH issues flu advisory amid outbreak in US

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - As the United States battles with a flu epidemic, the Department of Health (DOH) has asked the public to observe precautionary measures to stop the spread of influenza.

Annabelle Rama, sinabing nakaalis na ng bansa si Sarah Lahbati; itinangging buntis ang aktres

source: gmanetwork.com

 Sa ulat ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) nitong Martes, sinasabing kinumpirma ni Annabelle Rama na nakaalis na ng bansa patungong Switzerland nitong Linggo ng gabi ang kontrobersiyal na young actress na si Sarah Lahbati.

Anonymous-Philippines makes public appearance during Cybercrime law rally at Supreme Court

source: interaksyon.com

Members of the hackers’ collective Anonymous-Philippines made their first public appearance on Tuesday, owning up to recent defacements of government websites and warning of more attacks unless the Cybercrime Prevention Act is scrapped.

New Journey tour has PH stop

source: inquirer.net

Arnel Pineda sounded relaxed, even happy, while talking to the Inquirer by phone from his home in Quezon City last   Saturday. The Filipino frontman of American rock band Journey is enjoying the last few weeks of his holiday break before he flies to the United States on Jan. 30 to prepare for another grueling concert tour.

No Date Yet For LRT, MRT Fare Hike

source: mb.com.ph
 

MANILA, Philippines --- Good news for commuters: there is no exact date yet for the implementation of the fare hike for the Light and Metro Rail (LRT-MRT) this year. 

Good taste, great pairings with San Miguel Lifestyle Brews

In every occasion their is a Bucket of SANMIG LIGHT. "Good taste, great pairings with San Miguel Lifestyle Brews"

Do we hear weddings bells for Geoff and Carla?

source: omg.yahoo.com

Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana have been together for over three years now, so it’s only natural for people to ask if they’re already planning to tie the knot.

Yahoo! picks Nonito Donaire as their Fighter of the Year

source: gmanetwork.com

A few days after picking Robert Garcia as their Trainer of the Year, Yahoo! Sports, through respected boxing columnist Kevin Iole, has named Garcia’s top student, Nonito Donaire, as their Fighter of the Year.

Texters survive late-game scare, take Game 1

source: philstar.com

6:45 p.m. – Talk n Text vs Rain or Shine
MANILA, Philippines – Shooting a lot better earlier then playing tough defense when it needed to in the crunch, Talk n Text drew first blood versus Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup finals.

MMFF execom: Usual conflicts, higher grosses

source: inquirer.net

There were the usual conflicts and protests, but this year, “less feathers were ruffled” during the two-week run of the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), said executive committee member Boots Anson-Roa. The festival, which ended on Tuesday, surpassed its P700-million target in gross earnings.

The ‘Power Of Touch’

source: mb.com.ph
 
It is not uncommon to see the faithful line-up at the Quiapo Church just to touch the centuries-old image of the Black Nazarene.

Viva nuestro hesus nazareno. Palanca st. Jan. 09, 2013

Actual Footage by :republikangpinoy.blogspot.com

LPA may hit Mindanao, become cyclone in 24 hours

source: gmanetwork.com

A low-pressure area (LPA) off the southern Philippines may make landfall over Mindanao Monday night and intensify into a cyclone after crossing land, state weather forecasters said Monday morning.

Claudine No Comment On Hospital Controversy

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – After figuring in the controversial airport brawl May last year, actress Claudine Barretto is once again in the news after tabloid reports came out just before 2012 closed alleging that she had made a scene at a hospital in Pasig City.

Peso slightly up as investors in mood to buy local securities

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines—The peso inched up slightly on the first trading day of the week as investors manifested appetite for local securities amid a favorable outlook on the domestic economy. 

ambulance accident in buting

Actual Footage by: republikangpinoy.blogspot.com
Real actual video from the CCTV at Buting.

7M seen flocking to Black Nazarene procession

source: manilastandardtoday.com

The Catholic Church expects to see at least seven million devotees flocking to  the procession of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo on January 9, 2013.

Peso losing its competitiveness – DBS

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - The peso is losing its competitiveness as a currency with its steady rise, adversely affecting the dollar earnings of the export and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, an investment bank said.

Linda Persson - FHM Online Babe January 2013

source: fhm.com.ph 

What a way to welcome 2013!
You might know Linda Persson as the last babe standing from 2011's Ultimate Premiere Vixen search. Yep, she's a proven winner, and her granting us another stint (click here for our previous encounters with her) makes us winners, too!

Traffic re-routing para sa Traslacion ng Black Nazarene

source: dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com

Nagpalabas na ng traffic rerouting ang Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) para sa mga motoristang dadaan sa Maynila na matatapat sa mga aktibidad ng kapistahan ng Black Nazarene sa Enero 9.

BEAUTIFUL MEDITATION FOR NEW YEAR

source: mb.com.ph

WHEN New Year approaches, many of us devolve into a clamorous mob, doing crazy things like igniting firecrackers to noisily announce: “Hey, I am here. Pay attention to me!”  Sadly, the attention we get is as shortlived as the firecrackers’ noise and flare.  Most of us will go through life still unnoticed, unloved, and unremembered.

Call for total gun ban up

source: inquirer.net

The death of 7-year-old Stephanie Nicole Ella by celebratory gunfire in Caloocan City on New Year’s Eve and the shooting rampage three days later in Kawit town in Cavite province that left eight people dead and 12 others wounded on Friday have drawn attention to a number of gun-control measures that have been rotting in Congress. 

Sports psychologist says Jimenez’s unsolicited diagnosis unethical

source: manilatimes.net

SPORTS psychologist Dr. Rey Canlas said that while done with good intentions, physician Rustico Jimenez’s unsolicited prognosis of Manny Pacquiao, displaying early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease maybe in violation of the ethics of medical profession. Jimenez’s medical opinion was aired by a radio and TV station and was published in a newspaper.

PNP evaluating possibility to cut cell signals during Nazarene procession

source: gmanetwork.com

The Philippine National Police is continuously evaluating preparations whether disrupting mobile phone signals would be necessary during the procession highlighting the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila, like it did last year.

Pacman’s adviser plans to sue doctor

source: manilastandardtoday.com

Manny Pacquiao’s adviser is contemplating legal action against the neurologist, who claimed that the Filipino ring icon had shown early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

Marquez camp open to fifth fight; Pacquiao denies Parkinson’s claim

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines – The camp of Juan Manuel Marquez has no problem returning the favor to Manny Pacquiao by giving him a rematch if he wants.

Gains earned in maiden championship now manifesting for Painters

source: spin.ph

WHAT confidence a championship makes.

Yasmien Addresses Discord With Mom

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi, now a wife and a mother to a month-old baby girl, is reportedly in a disagreement with her mother Miriam following the former's decision to marry her longtime non-showbiz boyfriend almost a year ago.

Keen on fighting Donaire, Rigondeaux OKs drug test

source: inquirer.net

Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Cuban former Olympic champion, has agreed to a pre-condition of possible foe Nonito Donaire Jr. to submit himself to tests in order to rule out the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

New Year’s resolutions of the stars

source: manilatimes.net

They may have the fame and fortune, but just like ordinary people, even famous celebrities look forward to the start of a brand new year as a time of hope, change and of new beginnings.

Gab de Leon, 'di raw ginamit ang mga artistang magulang para makapasok sa showbiz

source: gmanetwork.com

Ang Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang ang paborito ni Gab de Leon sa mga pelikula ng ama niyang si Christopher de Leon. 

Gunman Kills Three in Philippine Market

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, (AFP) --- A gunman shot dead three people and wounded several others when he opened fire in a crowded Philippine market on Friday, then was shot dead at the scene, police said.