IN PHOTOS: TV5 launches 2016 original online shows

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Kapatid network TV5 continues to expand its reach to online audiences with the launch of original digital shows lined-up this 2016.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EuKFOOt_W2Ud0YHXaUqrppUJxghjjWyXuj4pGrmbGpYKrNHE_ya5tRhz88BcBjHG8WGkQLcCjuvKCv0ga-JMjcaiYgPRTkSEQU3FSD09NYC8ZlXcUC0jkbxJU30Zo0uiuC4IUDAmlScK/s1600/forever-sucks-tv5-jasmine-27-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jasmine Curtis Smith with Ian Batherson (right) and JC Santos (left) star Forever Sucks." border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EuKFOOt_W2Ud0YHXaUqrppUJxghjjWyXuj4pGrmbGpYKrNHE_ya5tRhz88BcBjHG8WGkQLcCjuvKCv0ga-JMjcaiYgPRTkSEQU3FSD09NYC8ZlXcUC0jkbxJU30Zo0uiuC4IUDAmlScK/s640/forever-sucks-tv5-jasmine-27-2016.jpg" title="Jasmine Curtis Smith with Ian Batherson (right) and JC Santos (left) star Forever Sucks." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jasmine Curtis Smith with Ian Batherson (right) and JC Santos (left) star web series <i>Forever Sucks</i>.</td></tr></tbody></table>At a trade show recently held in Mandaluyong City, TV5 online channel Digital5 showcased online shows that are fresh, fun, flavorful, and tongue-in-cheek funny which can be accessed through www.tv5.com.ph website, www.d5.studio or on Youtube.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnV3DCaKZ_w4SyNd4naatGO3mDalw13h_nbCFi4CJoU0BLjJC2gOx2kUsxPnHNyZfPjpWEICe3uskURbBbGihQWXypBsuWxaLyD21HJbKvJTkMhq0K61boUybnr7beLZE2nsJ4W4pLNl-/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch-chot-reyes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnV3DCaKZ_w4SyNd4naatGO3mDalw13h_nbCFi4CJoU0BLjJC2gOx2kUsxPnHNyZfPjpWEICe3uskURbBbGihQWXypBsuWxaLyD21HJbKvJTkMhq0K61boUybnr7beLZE2nsJ4W4pLNl-/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch-chot-reyes.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Chot Reyes, chief of Digital5 who also served as the chief of Sports5 opened the trade launch.</td></tr></tbody></table>"If we support local, together we conquer. Today --the Philippines and tomorrow -- the world," Noel Lorenzana, MediaQuest President and CEO said.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSg9rH03JVc-nOi7RLkzO3Jfjrq17u_BUv2tF9lAKLrRI2Tu0fdIvf_5FfAUsjRezEwbfltn4FW7OewZNQGg66C_o2K-6BsIDFG1erv9Vl-uo85_CM8T9Dv-sRm9zZn1nUWMUKiGnm805N/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch-noel-lorenzana-272016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Noel Lorenzana, MediaQuest President and CEO" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSg9rH03JVc-nOi7RLkzO3Jfjrq17u_BUv2tF9lAKLrRI2Tu0fdIvf_5FfAUsjRezEwbfltn4FW7OewZNQGg66C_o2K-6BsIDFG1erv9Vl-uo85_CM8T9Dv-sRm9zZn1nUWMUKiGnm805N/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch-noel-lorenzana-272016.jpg" title="Noel Lorenzana, MediaQuest President and CEO" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Noel Lorenzana, MediaQuest President and CEO</td></tr></tbody></table>Digital5 Studio original content for the first quarter of 2016 includes "Forever Sucks," "Office Dramalala," "Hot Hacks," "The Motherhood," "Woofcam," and "Rock U."<br /><br />"Forever Sucks" starring Jasmine Curts-Smith, JC Santos and Ian Batherson is a weekly romantic comedy series that tells the story of Izabel (Jasmine), a 170-year-old vampire struggling to fit into the modern world. She finds the perfect job as a call center agent working the night shift. Izabel tries her best to live a normal life as 20-something in the hopes of finding love that will finally last forever. This series will hit online this February 14.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zvzb7RB41Z4" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Office Dramalala is a weekly comedy series poking fun at common office shenanigans. Starring hilarious-looking plastic toys, Office Dramalala gives viewers a peek at the funny side of corporate drama.<br /><br />Forget all that you know about DIY videos. Hot Hacks gives a different take on instructional life/house/car hacks. <br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLWnd3BzinlivcIj06jXgiRqh0Oluu48AP" width="560"></iframe></center><br />The Motherhood is a web series that provides helpful guides and information for moms everywhere.<br /><br />Woofcam is a reality web series that follows Pinoy Dog Whisperer, Lestre Zapanta as he helps Filipino dog lovers solve their pet-related problems.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bYk6r_TapX8?list=PLWnd3BzinlitKznT7Euw99xjdGh9m7fTG" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Rock U is a short-form animated comedy series featuring the fun, musical misadventures of a young rock band called Sci-fi Tinapay. <br /><br />Tune in also for D5'S returning series "Kwentong Barbero," "Tanods" and "PHENOMS."<br /><br />Tanods is a sitcom that follows the misadventures of barangay tanods, starring “Bayaw” Jun Sabayton as Brgy. Captain Roger Grace.<br /><br />Kwentong Barbero returns with our favourite neighborhood barber, Ponso and his usual bag of tall tales and unsatisfied customers. The new season features an upgraded "bar"-bershop, Ponso's new receptionist/ bartender Jergeryn and more of Ponso’s old tricks and social commentary on pop culture, social media and local events.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLWnd3BzinliuLWTzEr4vCDTkakOczoB-V" width="560"></iframe></center><br />PHENOMS is a weekly look at the lifestyles of two of today's young superstar athletes - Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez.<br /><br />Here are some of the photos from TV5  trade launch:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgEbJuXtQC6qrFNKEmlpJFQh6SG9w8YT94DXqGHjFIBH8KScMZJ89iinP_DCAet8PGt_A52BIpcZqXjG_SRf7K_W_FEImcmVKD0wbpJhTPjhz7pI8V_UK-34MW_qg01ZfYsfj4AKR0PVW/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="trade launch TV5" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgEbJuXtQC6qrFNKEmlpJFQh6SG9w8YT94DXqGHjFIBH8KScMZJ89iinP_DCAet8PGt_A52BIpcZqXjG_SRf7K_W_FEImcmVKD0wbpJhTPjhz7pI8V_UK-34MW_qg01ZfYsfj4AKR0PVW/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%25281%2529.jpg" title="trade launch TV5" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TV5 trade launch at Media Centre in Mandaluyong City</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeGMj_75GFMTrhIgdD3Ung2nsBiiQJA8L7cbuMnLF3cW0IdbXsjYedTF16zMq5fnY0xeBs7b7JDPiDcMEC9q1Vbaq6O9elzkz4WxSzX-rtPMFxd5MhTA-V72ynFd0WAceJjYdkEU7OMEp/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch-joyce-pring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Joyce Pring hoted the trade launch event" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeGMj_75GFMTrhIgdD3Ung2nsBiiQJA8L7cbuMnLF3cW0IdbXsjYedTF16zMq5fnY0xeBs7b7JDPiDcMEC9q1Vbaq6O9elzkz4WxSzX-rtPMFxd5MhTA-V72ynFd0WAceJjYdkEU7OMEp/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch-joyce-pring.jpg" title="Joyce Pring hoted the trade launch event" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Radio jock Joyce Pring hoted the trade launch event</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai8GJ046T8zZCg8x0vlpwRvO0-S3u8PioNOuIa2tuIBqXt4VvCYSWq2xO9idoUlSxcYkvhlO4B_CUKC8frONBua8Ong8iXv7TAPJl_xzz455NxRn-As6acu3kuNhq24iLnSmP1kyVyrTr/s1600/forever-sucks-tv5-jasmine-272016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="joyce pring with forever suck stars" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgai8GJ046T8zZCg8x0vlpwRvO0-S3u8PioNOuIa2tuIBqXt4VvCYSWq2xO9idoUlSxcYkvhlO4B_CUKC8frONBua8Ong8iXv7TAPJl_xzz455NxRn-As6acu3kuNhq24iLnSmP1kyVyrTr/s640/forever-sucks-tv5-jasmine-272016.jpg" title="joyce pring with forever suck stars" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joyce Pring with <i>Forever Sucks</i> stars</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26EcNqkQofLdVSV-Buxvu-Z1F9z0wPmleqsUcdeL75-W9_fWsFy487sW_ig-IWiuWYBTJAcu6DaqhuAd9egXzvVgzZ7bpCJndfdqeZLtrlvsMaAL9T6WetFHcftDM_bwV3OCJzIhk3DHK/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Jun Sabayton and the gang of Tanods Season 2" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26EcNqkQofLdVSV-Buxvu-Z1F9z0wPmleqsUcdeL75-W9_fWsFy487sW_ig-IWiuWYBTJAcu6DaqhuAd9egXzvVgzZ7bpCJndfdqeZLtrlvsMaAL9T6WetFHcftDM_bwV3OCJzIhk3DHK/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%25287%2529.jpg" title="Jun Sabayton and the gang of Tanods Season 2" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jun Sabayton and the gang of Tanods Season 2</td></tr></tbody></table>As media consumption habits shift to digital and mobile, TV5 is adjusting its approach to content creation and delivery to bring the right material and put it on the right platforms for the best viewing experience possible.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWg0_mV6oKt6xuq6fNKr4N2kw0nwIEudGChsPITShxS7OHr6VRlguDs1HhkIdK4_fkVu52PCiD1oWJtrAOn9SjslOSu0CU58msct5mHf7J5f5TNj0CHPeA3iIXGZfjS5vXTmlC1C0fY_CB/s1600/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%252822%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Head of Digital5 Lloyd Manaloto (left), Chot Reyes and TV5's management" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWg0_mV6oKt6xuq6fNKr4N2kw0nwIEudGChsPITShxS7OHr6VRlguDs1HhkIdK4_fkVu52PCiD1oWJtrAOn9SjslOSu0CU58msct5mHf7J5f5TNj0CHPeA3iIXGZfjS5vXTmlC1C0fY_CB/s640/TV5+originals+trade+launch+%252822%2529.jpg" title="Head of Digital5 Lloyd Manaloto (left), Chot Reyes and TV5's management" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Head of Digital5 Lloyd Manaloto (left), Chot Reyes and TV5's management</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

IN PHOTOS: TV5 launches 2016 original online shows

MANILA, Philippines - The Kapatid network TV5 continues to expand its reach to online audiences with the launch of original digital shows ...

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VIDEO: Davaoeño wows PGT judges, viewers on 'impromptu' rap

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Freestyle rapper from Davao City impressed Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 judges and viewers in the Saturday's episode of the hit talent show.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6VcNRB8snD1WNiIXaxmBWAiBadFHtuYdv_RxwvhL5LqI8gJKRjO6VxCOxQuKvI8W2nSuxXc3riKOEDZfgdqOf9TZzIUnd7r_Y8lJDCtKvY9Ao701IegtABEAMiJZLAIFbHK3CsXv2NBF/s1600/angel-locsin-rap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Davaoeño wows PGT judges, viewers on 'impromptu' rap" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6VcNRB8snD1WNiIXaxmBWAiBadFHtuYdv_RxwvhL5LqI8gJKRjO6VxCOxQuKvI8W2nSuxXc3riKOEDZfgdqOf9TZzIUnd7r_Y8lJDCtKvY9Ao701IegtABEAMiJZLAIFbHK3CsXv2NBF/s640/angel-locsin-rap.jpg" title="Davaoeño wows PGT judges, viewers on 'impromptu' rap" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Jovanny Sumabal, 24, performed on the spot rap with the four judges - Freddie M. Garcia (FMG), Angel Locsin, Robin Padilla and Vice Ganda asked by him to flash their chosen Tagalog word one by one as beginning of his rap.<br /><br />"Simbilis ng sipa ng kabayo ang pag-iisip mo. Nakaka-impressed. Biglaan mo lang nakikita ang mga salita pero nakakaisip ka kagad. Kakaiba," Vice Ganda commented.<br /><br />"Ako hindi ako mahilig sa rap, pero malinaw na you're a good rapper," FMG said.<br /><br />"Napabilis ako hindi dahil sa bilis ng salita mo pero sa bilis ng isip mo. Mahirap kasi mag-rhyme ng mga salita at makaisip ng magandang istorya ng hindi mo alam ang itataas namin na salita," Angel lauded Sumabal.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">On the spot rap! Pwede! <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5VisMin?src=hash">#PGT5VisMin</a></div>— Aga Eniceo (@thenameisserace) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/thenameisserace/status/695981634378543104">February 6, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">This on-the-spot rap act is surprisingly great! Witty. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5VisMin?src=hash">#PGT5VisMin</a></div>— Ryan Portz (@imMcRyan) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/imMcRyan/status/695981248410333184">February 6, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Angel also showcased her skills on rapping after Vice Ganda asked if Sumabal want to see the actress talent.<br /><br />WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Jovanny Sumabal - Freestyle Rapper (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pxmZGLurG2s" width="600"></iframe></center><br /></div>

VIDEO: Davaoeño wows PGT judges, viewers on 'impromptu' rap

MANILA, Philippines - Freestyle rapper from Davao City impressed Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 judges and viewers in the Saturday'...

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Chiz continues to lead Pulse Asia's VP race survey for May 2016 election

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Senator Francis Escudero continues to lead in the May 2016 vice-presidential race survey while three other VP bets have double-digit voter preferences, Pulse Asia announced on Saturday, February 6.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKIwZ3Y6dKRx4Vf5oFjL8svC7giMs0lSfJlYCsmTe_KL5ZHsAqL6Oldb0UusBlNdmw8yuuXHaxV2775afcEW6oH9p3vHSQaosBUmioOSg30qrt0WYGGFWLDSSEV1Tp2qMzSZFaUNs1_WR/s1600/chiz-leads-pulse-asia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Senator Chiz Escudero tops recent Pulse Asia VP race survey" border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKIwZ3Y6dKRx4Vf5oFjL8svC7giMs0lSfJlYCsmTe_KL5ZHsAqL6Oldb0UusBlNdmw8yuuXHaxV2775afcEW6oH9p3vHSQaosBUmioOSg30qrt0WYGGFWLDSSEV1Tp2qMzSZFaUNs1_WR/s640/chiz-leads-pulse-asia.jpg" title="Senator Chiz Escudero tops recent Pulse Asia VP race survey" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Senator Chiz Escudero tops recent Pulse Asia VP race survey. Photo Credit: Facebook/senchizescudero</td></tr></tbody></table>Thirty-three percent (33%) of Filipino registered voters said they would elect Escudero to the vice presidency if the 2016 elections were held at that time.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. secured second place with 23%. Camarines Sur Representative Maria Leonor "Leni" G. Robredo and Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano shared third spot (18% and 14%, respectively). <br /><br />Two other candidates posted single-digit voter preferences – Senator Gregorio Honasan (5%) and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (4%).<br /><br />The rest of Filipino registered voters (3%) do not have any preferred candidate for vice-president.<br /><br />The survey which was conducted from January 24 – 28, 2016 using face-to-face interviews has confidence level at 95 percent.<br /><br />In the different geographic areas and socio-economic classes, Senator Escudero has the lead in the rest of Luzon (37%) and Classes D and E (both at 34%). <br /><br />Metro Manila residents are most inclined to vote for either Senator Marcos (36%) or Senator Escudero (33%). <br /><br />In the Visayas, the lead is shared by Senator Escudero (32%) and Camarines Sur Representative Robredo (25%) while in Mindanao, the top candidates are Senator Escudero (29%) and Senator Cayetano (22%). <br /><br />As for those in Class ABC, their most favored vice-presidential bets are Senator Marcos (28%), Senator Escudero (24%), Camarines Sur Representative Robredo (21%), and Senator Cayetano (17%). <br /><br />Pulse Asia said that the levels of support for these six vice-presidential candidates do not move significantly during the period December 2015 to January 2016. This observation holds true at the national level and across geographic areas and socio-economic groupings.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/grace-poe-regains-top-spot-3-other-presidential-candidates-2nd-place.html">Grace Poe regains top spot; 3 other presidential candidates share 2nd place - Pulse Asia</a></div>

Chiz continues to lead Pulse Asia's VP race survey for May 2016 election

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Francis Escudero continues to lead in the May 2016 vice-presidential race survey while three other VP bets ha...

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