7 Reasons Why Filipinos Worldwide Crazy about JaDine's 'On The Wings of Love'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Since the James Reid and Nadine Lustre starrer premiered in August 2015, “On the Wings of Love” (OTWOL) ruled its timeslot and has made avid fans crazy for everything about the show and its lead stars specially on the recent sold out “Jadine In Love” concert.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdvl24PEfBIloS7u8LJBube5N10HvHRq9BrwLUIeckQXbrvz-3f3vi3LDL4rJpg_2mSQcSRiRz0IGf0Gk0wT_Dd4wsvC48yQ-5x1-I3Z8e5SQX8K-ovByvU0hjd3Kc1daN800RPItGkFc/s1600/cleah-otwol.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdvl24PEfBIloS7u8LJBube5N10HvHRq9BrwLUIeckQXbrvz-3f3vi3LDL4rJpg_2mSQcSRiRz0IGf0Gk0wT_Dd4wsvC48yQ-5x1-I3Z8e5SQX8K-ovByvU0hjd3Kc1daN800RPItGkFc/s640/cleah-otwol.jpg" title="James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas | Photo Credit: Twitter/jamsysupsup</td></tr></tbody></table>As the top-rating show comes to an end on Friday, February 26, here’s a look back on seven reasons that have made Filipinos of all ages worldwide fall crazy in love with the story of Clark (James) and Leah (Nadine) of OTWOL:<br /><br /><b>1. The Over-flowing 'kilig'</b><br /><br />Every night, OTWOListas get their daily dose of solid ‘kilig’ because of “On the Wings of Love.” Peppered with heart tugging ‘kilig’ moments of the main characters, fans in different countries express the happy emotions they feel on social media every time Clark and Leah have romantic, cheesy moments together.<br /><br />In fact, “On the Wings of Love” has been a top trending topic on Twitter every night. Conversations about the show effortlessly generate thousands and at times, millions of tweets in a night –a proof of how fans are going wild with every episode, especially when Clark and Leah share sweet kisses.<br /><br />But the most loved ‘kilig’ scene so far is The Most Approved Kiss episode which garnered the most positive feedback from fans, according to the “On the Wings of Love” creative team. The episode also thrilled celebrity fans of the show like Bianca Gonzalez, Myrtle Sarrosa, and John Lapus who took to Twitter to share their sentiments about the episode.<br /><br /><b>2. Hugot Lines</b><br /><br />“On The Wings of Love” has established itself as a melting pot of ‘hugot’ lines thanks to director Antoinette Jadaone who is known for relatable ‘hugot’ lines in blockbuster rom-com movies.<br /><br />Even in its pilot episode, the series already showcased a number of memorable ‘hugot’ lines that are now popular among OTWOListas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96-fhBAqmYkEptIhyphenhyphenQDkwWpknEnQ5wsUSmD6-nT7mX0-k02aDFe954WtK4mOuo6h2flbyxaatYZU9KBWgdON_Hk0wXy_lWaQz0o4K-GEcHzzNbQzeMPckleizLe157rLWS127pxwT1egN/s1600/2-HUGOT-LINES-OTWOL-LEAH-KAPAG-MAHAL-KA-BABALIKAN-KA-GIF.gif" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hugot Lines OTWOL" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96-fhBAqmYkEptIhyphenhyphenQDkwWpknEnQ5wsUSmD6-nT7mX0-k02aDFe954WtK4mOuo6h2flbyxaatYZU9KBWgdON_Hk0wXy_lWaQz0o4K-GEcHzzNbQzeMPckleizLe157rLWS127pxwT1egN/s640/2-HUGOT-LINES-OTWOL-LEAH-KAPAG-MAHAL-KA-BABALIKAN-KA-GIF.gif" title="Hugot Lines OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Lines such as ‘kapag mahal ka, babalikan ka’ and ‘bakit hindi nila tayo maintindihan? Why do I have to let you go?’ are now frequently used and are part of the vocabulary of solid OTWOListas.<br /><br /><b>3. Heartbreaking Scenes</b><br /><br />Although “On The Wings of Love” is loaded with ‘kilig,’ it also has its share of heartbreaking scenes between Clark and Leah that had people talking about how they were an emotional wreck from shedding tears because of an episode.<br /><br />Among the heartbreaking scenes in the series that has captured the hearts of avid fans was Clark and Leah’s emotional breakup. The breakup scene featured the engaged couple exchanging heated remarks on Leah’s decision to take the job in Dubai to pay for the medical expenses of Tatang Sol (Joel Torre).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BvV2HEunVk1nxE5iqkPNjc04W4o6TsAJfgr9mNlDLb0yG1MV6yAmwMRSY9fX9t9u1gLRaTIiX8Pt8n03Jcp8tpV5cHxkIYOomKVtzv4R9lkSFeex-Ls3ocg3n8Q_RnZ_pMmcgX4_KYVm/s1600/3-HEARTBREAKING-SCENES-DONT-LEAVE-ME-EPISODE-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Heartbreaking Scenes OTWOL" border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BvV2HEunVk1nxE5iqkPNjc04W4o6TsAJfgr9mNlDLb0yG1MV6yAmwMRSY9fX9t9u1gLRaTIiX8Pt8n03Jcp8tpV5cHxkIYOomKVtzv4R9lkSFeex-Ls3ocg3n8Q_RnZ_pMmcgX4_KYVm/s640/3-HEARTBREAKING-SCENES-DONT-LEAVE-ME-EPISODE-1.jpg" title="Heartbreaking Scenes OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Another memorable heartbreaking scene that was shown earlier in the series was Clark rushing to the airport and begging Leah to stay in San Francisco after they professed their love for each other.<br /><br /><b>4. The Choice of Featured Love Songs</b><br /><br />Aside from the show’s official soundtrack sung by RnB queen Kyla, “On the Wings of Love” has featured OPM love songs that are now part of loyal viewers’ favorite music tracks. The love songs also enjoyed a boost in popularity since it was featured in “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br />Erik Santos’ “Say You’ll Never Go” has turned into one of the requested love songs since it was used in the series, while the Carol Banawa original “Stay” performed by Daryl Ong, also became a hit and was even covered by online sensation and Kapamilya star Kristel Fulgar.<br /><br /><b>5. Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry</b><br /><br />“On the Wings of Love” has turned into a platform to promote other forms of art like spoken word poetry.<br /><br />Artist and playwright Juan Miguel Severo who plays Rico in the series, has now successfully penetrated the mainstream audience for his beautifully written pieces that turn viral online because of “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCesQBjfVbiC_nViWzNPyTL3_KYGckROwOBQbhrx5jA8mRnrtCp6DLruu3haZ4H2efku_Mxp_IYOsbqRfdxwkO0YlzMi8Gt8DbxplhQUkPALjmFpGKQVq465BwaHQDTezENj8TjZh8wdb/s1600/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry otwol" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCesQBjfVbiC_nViWzNPyTL3_KYGckROwOBQbhrx5jA8mRnrtCp6DLruu3haZ4H2efku_Mxp_IYOsbqRfdxwkO0YlzMi8Gt8DbxplhQUkPALjmFpGKQVq465BwaHQDTezENj8TjZh8wdb/s640/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-1.jpg" title="Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry otwol" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” is one of Juan Miguel’s most iconic spoken word poetry that he performed in the hit series.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MK3uZ70f6vnb_UktbIo2GZvLdrF9xnWAZwN6169NeIABHTFeQtyx8ouvM4Y2mF4nLATkFAVQh-uVXJX29YPlLnLLWOyyDFXDyb_KbeQiyPvE9MM1qAr3oiRqosuoGI7LTyhD_IV8RK4c/s1600/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” OTWOL" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MK3uZ70f6vnb_UktbIo2GZvLdrF9xnWAZwN6169NeIABHTFeQtyx8ouvM4Y2mF4nLATkFAVQh-uVXJX29YPlLnLLWOyyDFXDyb_KbeQiyPvE9MM1qAr3oiRqosuoGI7LTyhD_IV8RK4c/s640/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-2.jpg" title="“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” OTWOL" width="522" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>6. Amazing Cinematography</b><br /><br />ABS-CBN teleseryes are showcasing cinematic quality that is at par with the films they produce and this is evidenced in the cinematography of “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br />OTWOListas have fallen in love with the masterful shots in key locations in California including the Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, the Palace of Fine Arts and even the scenic places in Ilocos and the Roxas Boulevard in the Philippines.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbWGYqHj41ZYlwaGg813shH68vxTqibXHxs_JWDB5GVPZxH8aoaZSP8MK-nnYKMTjQ2VqdG2_QqrofTsLVJRin9kzlqzH6J_6CicjT6U_JbH73YPkeZetcLTRryzKmHEy3V8tCqOTsLoi/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-GIF-1.gif" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OTWOL Nadine" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbWGYqHj41ZYlwaGg813shH68vxTqibXHxs_JWDB5GVPZxH8aoaZSP8MK-nnYKMTjQ2VqdG2_QqrofTsLVJRin9kzlqzH6J_6CicjT6U_JbH73YPkeZetcLTRryzKmHEy3V8tCqOTsLoi/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-GIF-1.gif" title="OTWOL Nadine" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zqXCyPmQThABXwl9HX07I_wm55LQLAy7iSR7LN28GV6EdXX84ZRw69rTM3x2wLzwaSzwvFhSA3L_T5fNAtWA6iz5ZEqrbqRn_iMhu6UPNP08vsWwCGRlb94wGDmpA1TascdW_GiWgEAe/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CLEAH OTWOL" border="0" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zqXCyPmQThABXwl9HX07I_wm55LQLAy7iSR7LN28GV6EdXX84ZRw69rTM3x2wLzwaSzwvFhSA3L_T5fNAtWA6iz5ZEqrbqRn_iMhu6UPNP08vsWwCGRlb94wGDmpA1TascdW_GiWgEAe/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-2.jpg" title="CLEAH OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpo6lBufZhjS9Kzq7WpKco-meYlREo4ZaJYhPOpFqcSfuEFM1P6ByytOQQ1sCkB46hGNTrT96aJ3NDBPlIz_oabaUdDbDsmzVFf-4XW51YkLeo3oiBizB5kX_vC-xZamGkEZ4gXvvGBZw/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CLEAH OTWOL" border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpo6lBufZhjS9Kzq7WpKco-meYlREo4ZaJYhPOpFqcSfuEFM1P6ByytOQQ1sCkB46hGNTrT96aJ3NDBPlIz_oabaUdDbDsmzVFf-4XW51YkLeo3oiBizB5kX_vC-xZamGkEZ4gXvvGBZw/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-3.jpg" title="CLEAH OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><b>7. Unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3Ls5eMyKvEu9TWCc4m91Dfl9xfoO33iDKdL0sPRtVYGQV_HDgO-GKBLTFTqZOQLW9sH5jOEtsNSMwlZ_1Fjx1E-QLzavJImnbbYrwAirifmAOcjIFMYkDHgO-7h2vdW3_EyQ3khL52xv/s1600/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com" border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3Ls5eMyKvEu9TWCc4m91Dfl9xfoO33iDKdL0sPRtVYGQV_HDgO-GKBLTFTqZOQLW9sH5jOEtsNSMwlZ_1Fjx1E-QLzavJImnbbYrwAirifmAOcjIFMYkDHgO-7h2vdW3_EyQ3khL52xv/s640/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-1.jpg" title="unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />One of the unforgettable outtakes that was featured in otwolista.com was Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene in front of Leah that has earned over 800,000 views when it was uploaded on Youtube.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM1GAWPalasCdgr1K5bMTVHBuagTjRpLMFidbq2KAZDY3F8ffGpKpmOjW9NK1l6Pq3Pk0znR2P_JQD_s4Wd9jLkURRy0ba-BpMohIySAbpQpz-q-3Neqmkb0QWxbpjri7wsnL7ylW19HI/s1600/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-2.gif" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM1GAWPalasCdgr1K5bMTVHBuagTjRpLMFidbq2KAZDY3F8ffGpKpmOjW9NK1l6Pq3Pk0znR2P_JQD_s4Wd9jLkURRy0ba-BpMohIySAbpQpz-q-3Neqmkb0QWxbpjri7wsnL7ylW19HI/s640/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-2.gif" title="Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Don’t miss the finale episode of “On the Wings of Love” on Friday (Feb 26) only on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0Cf0I5I4h6kQyihE5OytRcwMs-kXKq5jG2sKzXMeKLZqW9iPUKyiQPLJK9eaqKwQovo5VkWaaNptmrKIxA3G_ABxoGoxs_iZHmMnQm9icDf3zLJ82fD3jh_jDbueOjMyFaG1N-Mm8rpk/s1600/OTWOL-FINALE-VIEWING-SKYCABLE-PPV-768x768.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="JaDine OTWOL" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0Cf0I5I4h6kQyihE5OytRcwMs-kXKq5jG2sKzXMeKLZqW9iPUKyiQPLJK9eaqKwQovo5VkWaaNptmrKIxA3G_ABxoGoxs_iZHmMnQm9icDf3zLJ82fD3jh_jDbueOjMyFaG1N-Mm8rpk/s640/OTWOL-FINALE-VIEWING-SKYCABLE-PPV-768x768.jpg" title="JaDine OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /></div>

7 Reasons Why Filipinos Worldwide Crazy about JaDine's 'On The Wings of Love'

MANILA, Philippines - Since the James Reid and Nadine Lustre starrer premiered in August 2015, “On the Wings of Love” (OTWOL) ruled its tim...

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IN PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 land in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Coinciding with the <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/samsung-launches-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-specs-pricing-philippines.html" rel="nofollow">global unveiling in Barcelona, Spain</a>, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially launched the new flagship devices Galaxy S7 edge and S7 on Monday at the Philippine leg of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier, Taguig City.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iaHzYJHKfkVmz6h58bGwvfG7be72cmFwrMxjgEAsrR_YLJi2ZrjGzZ63PrfBJ7iysEj5tgHEv3ZGNZ-BdG-dsWhTMAbc049d2yEptVC5r3mKSvej7_cD8jZFNreu0i2r80BxJMeAW47u/s1600/soleen-heussaff-john-spainhour.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Solenn Heussaff and John Spainhour Samsung Galaxy S7" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iaHzYJHKfkVmz6h58bGwvfG7be72cmFwrMxjgEAsrR_YLJi2ZrjGzZ63PrfBJ7iysEj5tgHEv3ZGNZ-BdG-dsWhTMAbc049d2yEptVC5r3mKSvej7_cD8jZFNreu0i2r80BxJMeAW47u/s640/soleen-heussaff-john-spainhour.jpg" title="Solenn Heussaff and John Spainhour Samsung Galaxy S7" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long-time Samsung ambassador, Solenn Heussaff, is the face of the latest addition to the Samsung S line, the S7 edge and the S7. John Spainhour challenges the IP68 and water resistant feature of the Galaxy S7.</td></tr></tbody></table>Samsung Philippines also unveiled the much talked-about and highly-anticipated Gear VR virtual reality headset, and gave a sneak peek of the premium Gear S2 Classic in platinum and rose gold finish, giving the guests a triple treat of the expanded Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvjuX13IroUpD1kppRTYhALaon80g1BIkIEr-Sr7xe-UBDZIut_S_T0Fn1yNdtcxStcIIin_lPfOSAzwGpdSbg_CAzejjCgQIA1DAO0yQRQBS7Dg9GRAwOcuV5pXyMlbXBcgZslpAtyBY/s1600/Samsung+ambassador%252C+Gino+Quillomar%252C+gets+his+hands+on+the+first+consumerized+virtual+reality+headset+.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar Gear VR" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvjuX13IroUpD1kppRTYhALaon80g1BIkIEr-Sr7xe-UBDZIut_S_T0Fn1yNdtcxStcIIin_lPfOSAzwGpdSbg_CAzejjCgQIA1DAO0yQRQBS7Dg9GRAwOcuV5pXyMlbXBcgZslpAtyBY/s640/Samsung+ambassador%252C+Gino+Quillomar%252C+gets+his+hands+on+the+first+consumerized+virtual+reality+headset+.jpg" title="Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar Gear VR" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar, gets his hands on the first consumerized virtual reality headset</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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6D3m8P_iQ2IiK7G-OK3eeykX-sMIeoDgbL0ycJNc6BsucQXhHWaX_j1SPXSyIN7-aaWXnDyXwYT3AwsQ3etVdb59HYTwMrlZrfe1e6YizTRxIBGFza_d3MCCXFBmrxhkbTETN5JA_A0-/s1600/Complementing+Erwan+Heussaff+dons+the+Gear+S2+smartwatch+.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6D3m8P_iQ2IiK7G-OK3eeykX-sMIeoDgbL0ycJNc6BsucQXhHWaX_j1SPXSyIN7-aaWXnDyXwYT3AwsQ3etVdb59HYTwMrlZrfe1e6YizTRxIBGFza_d3MCCXFBmrxhkbTETN5JA_A0-/s640/Complementing+Erwan+Heussaff+dons+the+Gear+S2+smartwatch+.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complementing this athlete’s lifestyle, Erwan Heussaff dons the Gear S2 smartwatch.</td></tr></tbody></table>More than a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 defy previously held notions of mobile phone limitations, carrying the legacy of Samsung’s premium mobile experience with its industry-leading features. <br /><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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzkJ_Kykyp9V1JKO7Xn8bJXEgx0Z3AkPVtXJpG64WGKUOJEDrlBuA2YhKID2SEFFBhXyydHzzCKQVjGx5FVH4ZjqgULsJ0R6dCDVp6WiQ2b9jCd-snfoJbhi8icxXCRnIlw2dn2Atbp_d/s1600/SAMSUNG-galaxy-s7-edge-gold-black.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzkJ_Kykyp9V1JKO7Xn8bJXEgx0Z3AkPVtXJpG64WGKUOJEDrlBuA2YhKID2SEFFBhXyydHzzCKQVjGx5FVH4ZjqgULsJ0R6dCDVp6WiQ2b9jCd-snfoJbhi8icxXCRnIlw2dn2Atbp_d/s640/SAMSUNG-galaxy-s7-edge-gold-black.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is available in gold and black colors</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>IP68 Water and Dust Resistant</b><br /><br />Exceedingly durable and designed to function even in unfavorable conditions, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 are cap-less, water and dust resistant with an IP68 certification to boot, ensuring that it could survive getting wet in the rain or being accidentally dropped into the pool, withstanding being submerged in 1.5 meters of water for half an hour. It is also dust-tight, meaning it is safe from the ingress of solid foreign objects like sand, dust, or soil. With this, users can now be worry-free from spills, dust, or accidental drops in water.<br /><br /><b>DSLR-like Real Pixel camera </b><br /><br />Setting new benchmarks for smartphone photography, Samsung outdid itself with the Galaxy S7 edge and S7’s Dual Pixel camera that uses a dual photodiode technology, originally used in professional DSLR cameras and has now been adopted for the very first time in smartphones. This technology enables even faster Auto Focus for crisp, strikingly clear pictures. Just as a person focuses on an object with both eyes, every pixel has two photodiodes to enable super-fast focus, while larger pixels and the brighter F1.7 lens allow bright photos to be taken even in low-light conditions. Added to this is a front camera with brighter F1.7 lens capable of turning the screen as a flash that allows selfies to be taken even in low-light conditions. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLju8gK8sLTFliy4xirapKZhnQuJhqkp6BdToS-m80r5bbHzPhFLz3JifybFBMBrcWS_BteIXxxVaJtfURzISsXPq3S_z1eDmEW4ifiIACdF0GqJPiCzvR6xN2GFCcpOEetOQYwhdwK2Rj/s1600/Rhinn+Piczon%252C+Product+Marketing+Head+for+IT+%2526+Mobile+Business+pose+with+the+Samsung+ambassadors+Gino+Quillomar%252C+Solenn+Heussaff%252C+and+Erwan+Heussaff+.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff." border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLju8gK8sLTFliy4xirapKZhnQuJhqkp6BdToS-m80r5bbHzPhFLz3JifybFBMBrcWS_BteIXxxVaJtfURzISsXPq3S_z1eDmEW4ifiIACdF0GqJPiCzvR6xN2GFCcpOEetOQYwhdwK2Rj/s640/Rhinn+Piczon%252C+Product+Marketing+Head+for+IT+%2526+Mobile+Business+pose+with+the+Samsung+ambassadors+Gino+Quillomar%252C+Solenn+Heussaff%252C+and+Erwan+Heussaff+.jpg" title="Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rhinn Piczon, Product Marketing Head for IT & Mobile Business pose with the Samsung ambassadors Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff.</td></tr></tbody></table>Complementing these, Samsung has taken its camera’s fun features up several notches. There is the Motion Panorama feature to capture action-packed and fun moments by bringing panoramic shots to life. Another Galaxy feature, Hyperlapse has been upgraded to make small time-compressed videos easier to create and share. Moreover, the well-loved Beauty Mode has been further enhanced with the Spotlight feature to capture faces with the effect of natural light. <br /><br /><b>Performance</b><br /><br />The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 have been designed to give users a worry-free experience, with a base memory of 32GB expandable up to 200GB so that precious memories on videos and photos no longer have to be deleted. <br /><br />To support this amazing storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 come with an even increased battery capacity. The Galaxy S7 sports a 3000mAH battery while the Galaxy S7 edge has a 3600 mAH battery. Both support Ultra Fast Charging (wired), as well as built-in wireless charging, with even faster charging speed than the previous Galaxy S6 smartphones. <br />Refined Design with Purpose<br /><br />Building on Samsung’s re-imagined design philosophy introduced in the Galaxy S6 & S6 edge, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7’s elegant yet functional design features a streamlined body of glass and metal finish, with ergonomic curves to easily fit the user’s grip. The Galaxy S7 features a 5.1” Super AMOLED Quad HD display while the Galaxy S7 edge features a bigger 5.5” dual-edge display both purposefully designed to enhance the user’s viewing experience. <br /><br />Samsung gives new meaning to functional design. The Galaxy S7 edge comes with various edge panels which can be selected by simply tapping an icon. By simply swiping the edge screen, different panels will appear. The App Edge panel pops out with the user’s favorite apps, the People Edge panel appears with the user’s favorite contacts, while the new Task Edge panel appears with the task apps and features the user usually utilizes. The larger Edge panel also contains more icons and displays more information. <br /><br /><b>Expanded Galaxy Ecosystem</b><br /><br />Taking the smartphone experience to an entirely new dimension, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 prove to be more than a phone as it allows users to explore more through the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem by being a gateway to a network of devices and experiences. <br /><br />The Samsung Gear VR, which is also compatible with the Galaxy S7 edge & S7, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note5, is the first consumerized Virtual Reality headset making it accessible to more premium Samsung smartphone users. Compared to other VR headsets, the Gear VR is lightweight and offers more cushioning that provide comfort to users. It also has adjustable head straps to keep the headset secure and firm. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNIUiFpZqplPUlyAUmuLqJS34V1vZ4g9b3L3w54cImVSHncBA2bDYhZpmTh4dkUANS4zPQgrOoJdOzPGJSv8A5oWK7FPC4QI-Z4fFbnjCuqTcRK6Mcp2u-Fj4QRkPSDvucUv1fTM-EoZU/s1600/Phoemela+Barranda%252C+Carla+Humphries%252C+and+Bubbles+Paraiso+experiencing+the+out-of-this-world+visuals+on+the+Gear+VR+.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNIUiFpZqplPUlyAUmuLqJS34V1vZ4g9b3L3w54cImVSHncBA2bDYhZpmTh4dkUANS4zPQgrOoJdOzPGJSv8A5oWK7FPC4QI-Z4fFbnjCuqTcRK6Mcp2u-Fj4QRkPSDvucUv1fTM-EoZU/s640/Phoemela+Barranda%252C+Carla+Humphries%252C+and+Bubbles+Paraiso+experiencing+the+out-of-this-world+visuals+on+the+Gear+VR+.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phoemela Barranda, Carla Humphries, and Bubbles Paraiso experiencing the <br />out-of-this-world visuals on the Gear VR.</td></tr></tbody></table>With its accelerometer and gyroscope, the Gear VR promises a 360-degree, out-of-this-world, immersive viewing and gaming experience, and lets its consumers experience multimedia content like never before. Through the Oculus Store, gamers can download hit mobile games that can be played via the Gear VR such as Temple Run™. Movie buffs can also live in the world of their favorite movies right on their couch by browsing through the expansive movie selection of Netflix. <br /><br />Aside from the Gear VR, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge can also seamlessly connect with the Gear S2 smartwatch, the wearable of choice of fitness and fashion enthusiasts alike, offering both connectivity and convenience for those who are challenged by the need to carry their smartphones everywhere.<br /><br />“We are proud to reinforce our status as the leader and driver of mobile innovation by bringing Samsung’s flagship offering to the Philippine market. With the Galaxy S7 edge and S7, we enjoin more Filipinos to go beyond their limits and see their Samsung Galaxy smartphones as a hub to new and exciting experiences through our wearable devices, the Gear VR and the Gear S2,” said Digs Dimagiba, Business Unit Head of IT and Mobile Division of Samsung Electronics Philippines.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1IBOAI3AbVpjAq2gl9f2h5I62q132lefYtwkii9-a4EiXLKtn2uMcAviVYMWPIgEjQeBuCR2U4osldReu8S8_NFbPzmKninZuxg6R9ThT2ISkUYm8kY9QF0BACG2Gh3Yf8_o4cKS5cjK/s1600/please+see+caption+in+word+file.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy ecosystem" border="0" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1IBOAI3AbVpjAq2gl9f2h5I62q132lefYtwkii9-a4EiXLKtn2uMcAviVYMWPIgEjQeBuCR2U4osldReu8S8_NFbPzmKninZuxg6R9ThT2ISkUYm8kY9QF0BACG2Gh3Yf8_o4cKS5cjK/s640/please+see+caption+in+word+file.jpg" title="Samsung Galaxy ecosystem" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samsung introduces better Galaxy ecosystem: Ien Rivera, Category head for Tablets, Wearables & Accessories, IT & Mobile business, Gino Quillamor, Nio Judalena, Category Head for Smartphones IT & Mobile Business, Solenn Heussaff, Rhinn Piczon, Marketing Head for IT & Mobile Business, Erwan Heussaff, and Ivan Pua, Smartphone Category Head for IT & Mobile Business.</td></tr></tbody></table>To elevate their Galaxy S7 edge and S7 experience, owners of the smartphone can enjoy automatic enrollment to the Samsung Concierge Service, a VIP program exclusively for Galaxy S7 edge and S7 users. <br /><br />Owners can enjoy premium experience at Samsung Experience Stores, VIP phone pick-up service for repairs, their very own VIP hotline, and exclusive offerings via the MySamsung app.<br /><br />The Samsung Gear VR will be available at Samsung Experience Stores starting February 26, 2016. Meanwhile, you may pre-view and experience the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 at Samsung Experience Stores from March 4-16.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/samsung-launches-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-specs-pricing-philippines.html" rel="nofollow">Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing and Availability in the Philippines</a></div>

IN PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 land in the Philippines

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PNoy belies 'golden age of PH during Marcos regime' claim

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III has debunked perceptions that the 'golden age' of the country was during the Marcos administration.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Cd7qAojHU_ZZSf42wIFRZUA0Sw1PSYPcU9nx35XQ-yKRx69BaA3rigLKzKn42byJ0BVGwaUF-brCy6Ldey7xSpH2lc8rHVasaiJ8FXleGe-aO3-rFTpvpra6RkxomA3PgaJlMV36AigX/s1600/Aquino-vs-marcos.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Aquino vs. Marcos?" border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Cd7qAojHU_ZZSf42wIFRZUA0Sw1PSYPcU9nx35XQ-yKRx69BaA3rigLKzKn42byJ0BVGwaUF-brCy6Ldey7xSpH2lc8rHVasaiJ8FXleGe-aO3-rFTpvpra6RkxomA3PgaJlMV36AigX/s640/Aquino-vs-marcos.jpg" title="Aquino vs. Marcos?" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In a statement on Thursday, February 25, 2016 during the 30th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, PNoy reiterated how the Filipinos suffered from pain at the time of martial law (1972–81) imposed by former president Ferdinand Marcos.<br /><br />"Totoong naganap ang Martial Law. May isang diktador, kasama ng kanyang pamilya at mga crony, na nagpakasasa sa puwesto, at ang naging kapalit nito, mismong buhay at kalayaan ng Pilipino."<br /><br />(Martial Law was really happened. There was a dictator, with his family and crony that lured on his position and the result was the lives and democracy of the Filipinos.)<br /><br />PNoy also reminisced how his father, Ninoy Aquino was maltreated by the dictator that led to the furious of majoririty of Filipinos to fight for what is right.<br /><br />"Alam naman po ninyo ang aming pinagdaanan. Ano po ba ang kasalanan ng aking ama, na ginagawa lang naman ang kanyang trabaho? Dinampot siya at dinala sa piitan."<br /><br />(You all know our story. What is the fault of my father, who was just doing his job? They picked him up and brought to jail.)<br /><br />"Linawin ko na rin lang po: Hindi ito usapin ng Aquino laban sa Marcos; malinaw na malinaw sa akin na laban ito ng tama at mali."<br /><br />(I want to clarify , though, that is not a matter of Aquino against Marcos ; it is clear to me that this is a fight between the right and wrong.)<br /><br /><b>Here's the full text of President Aquino's speech at the 30th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution (courtesy of the Philippine Gazette):</b><br /><br />Talumpati ng Kagalang-galang Benigno S. Aquino III Pangulo ng Pilipinas<br />sa pagdiriwang ng ika-30 na anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power Revolution<br /><br />[Inihayag sa EDSA People Power Monument, Lungsod Quezon, noong ika-25 ng Pebrero 2016]<br /><br />Hayaan ninyo pong umpisahan ko ang talumpating ito sa pag-uulit ng ilang linya sa kantang narinig natin kanina—ang “Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo,” na sa tingin ko, kuhang-kuha ang punto ng EDSA: “Ating kalayaan kay tagal natin mithi. ‘Di na papayagang mabawi muli.” [Palakpakan]<br /><br />Sa totoo lang po, bagama’t masasabi kong nabiktima ang aming pamilya noong Batas Militar, buwenas pa kami—dahil kahit papaano, nabisita ko ang aking ama habang nakakulong, at nang siya’y pinaslang, may nailibing kami at may puntod kaming mapupuntahan. Ang iba po, hindi kasingpalad namin. Marami sa inyong kaharap ko ngayon ay dumaan sa mas matinding pagdurusa, at wala na akong maikukuwento pa sa inyo. Ang sasabihin ko po ngayong umaga ay hindi lang para sa inyo, kundi para sa kasalukuyang henerasyon, na ngayon ay may tangan ng iba’t ibang uri ng kalayaan.<br /><br />Ngayon, kung bagong graduate ka, makakadiretso ka raw sa Bora o sa ibang bansa nang hindi sinusubaybayan ng awtoridad ang bawat galaw mo. Makakagimik ka nang hindi natatakot sa curfew. Yung pagkakaroon ng kotse o condominium ay hindi parang napakalayong panaginip. Ngayon, isang pindot sa smartphone, maski anong impormasyon mula saanmang panig ng mundo, dumarating sa harap ninyo.<br /><br />Siguro nga, sa sitwasyon n’yo ngayon, hindi madaling unawain na minsan sa kasaysayan natin, hindi naging madaling makakalap ng impormasyon. Noon bukod sa komiks, may movie page sa diyaryo, at ‘yun lang ang masasabi nating totoo ang ulat. Ang natitirang laman ng pahayagan, pawang propaganda na lang. Noon, kung palarin kang makakuha ng kopya ng artikulong ipinagbabawal, nagkakandarapa kang itago ito sa mga elemento ng Batas Militar, dahil kung mahuli ka ay sapat nang dahilan ito para makulong ka nang walang taning at nang walang kasong nakasampa. Noon po, makitang magkakasama lang ang higit sa tatlong magkakaibigan, puwede nang dahilan para makasuhan sila ng illegal assembly.<br /><br />Itong mga kalayaang halos hindi ninyo napapansin sa kasalukuyan, napakalayo sa sitwasyon sa ilalim ng rehimeng Marcos. Noong araw, ang kalayaan lang: Kalayaang purihin ang diktador. Kalayaang tiisin ang pagkuha ng exit permit kung gusto mong lumabas ng bansa. Kalayaang umasa na makukulong ka kapag ipinaglaban mo ang iyong karapatan. May kalayaang mas maniwala sa tsismis kumpara sa sinisiwalat ng radyo at TV—dahil dito, nagpairal ng isang absurdong batas ang gobyerno laban sa rumor mongering. May kalayaan din na kapag nakalaban mo ang Batas Militar at napag-initan ka, wala proseso para mag-apila.<br /><br />Gusto ko nga pong idiin: Hindi kathang-isip ang lahat ng ito. Hindi ito teorya o pananaw ng iilan lang. Totoong naganap ang Martial Law. May isang diktador, kasama ng kanyang pamilya at mga crony, na nagpakasasa sa puwesto, at ang naging kapalit nito, mismong buhay at kalayaan ng Pilipino.<br /><br />Napapailing na nga lang po ako, dahil may mga nagsasabi raw na ang panahon ni Ginoong Marcos ang siyang golden age ng Pilipinas. Siguro nga, golden days para sa kanya, na matapos na masagad ang dalawang termino bilang Pangulo, na katumbas ng walong taon, gumawa pa siya ng paraan na kumapit sa kapangyarihan. Napaisip nga ako: Pareho naman kaming naging Pangulo—ano kaya ang naging kalagayan natin kung tumotoo lang siya sa kanyang mandato sa panahong naroon siya sa puwesto?<br /><br />Golden age nga po siguro noon para sa mga crony ni Ginoong Marcos, at sa mga dikit sa kanya. Marami nga po akong kuwentong narinig: Noong panahon ng diktador, ang mga negosyante, ayaw magpalaki ng negosyo. Baka raw po kasi mapansin at agawin pa sa kanila ito ng mga nasa puwesto.<br /><br />Golden age din po ng paglaki ng utang ng bansa. Nang magsimula po si Ginoong Marcos sa katungkulan noong taong 1965, nasa P2.4 bilyon ang utang ng pambansang gobyerno; sa pagtatapos ng 1985, dalawang buwan bago siya mapatalsik sa puwesto, nasa P192.2 billion na po ang utang natin. At dahil hindi napunta sa dapat kalagyan ang pera, ang biyaya sa kani-kanila lang; ang pagbabayad naman, kargo natin hanggang sa kasalukuyan.<br /><br />Idiin pa po natin: Golden age ng tinatawag na brain drain. Golden age ng paglisan ng mga OFW papuntang Gitnang Silangan. Ngayon sa atin ay golden age na ng pagbabalik ng mga OFW. Noon, golden age ng mga New People’s Army, na dahil sa pagkadismaya ng taumbayan ay sinasabing lumobo mula sa 60 katao tungo sa 25,000 ang hanay noong pagtapos ng Batas Militar. Umabot nga sa puntong ginagamit na ang Davao bilang urban laboratory ng NPA, bilang paghahanda sa paglusob nila sa iba’t ibang siyudad. Hanggang sa ngayon, batid pa rin natin ang panggugulo nila sa mga pinakaliblib na pamayanan ng bansa.<br /><br />Golden age din nga po noon para sa mga nang-abuso sa mga kapatid nating Moro. Nauso nga po ang land-grabbing sa Mindanao; ang rehimeng Marcos naman, sa halip na pumanig sa mga pinagsamantalahan, ay tila kinunsinti pa ang mga nanggigipit. Imbes na katarungan ang gawing tugon, o gumawa ng batas para isaayos ang sitwasyon, Philippine Constabulary at Sandatahang Lakas ang itinulak na solusyon.<br /><br />Ngayon nga, ‘pag iniisip ko ang mga narating natin sa peace process, kung saan mayroon na tayong Framework Agreement at Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, at kulang na lang ang Bangsamoro Basic Law, talagang nanghihinayang ako, dahil ang tanging batas na maghahatid ng katarungan at kapayapaan, sadya pa po talagang hinarang. At di po ba: Ang BBL, naipit sa Senado sa kumite para sa lokal na gobyerno, na pinamumunuan ni Senador Marcos? Di ba nung pinakahuling araw ng sesyon, tuloy pa rin ang pag-interpellate ni Senador Enrile? At di po ba, itong dalawang apelyido ding ito ang siyang nagtulak ng military solution para sa mga Moro noong panahon ng diktadurya?<br /><br />Mga Boss, marami nga po sa aming naapi rin ng Batas Militar ay naiintindihan ang pinagdaanan ng mga kapatid nating Moro. Kami mismong mag-anak, humarap sa matinding pang-aabuso ng nasa kapangyarihan.<br /><br />Alam naman po ninyo ang aming pinagdaanan. Ano po ba ang kasalanan ng aking ama, na ginagawa lang naman ang kanyang trabaho? Dinampot siya at dinala sa piitan. Di naglaon, mula Crame at Fort Bonifacio, inilipat siya sa Fort Magsaysay sa Nueva Ecija at doon ikinulong ng solitary confinement. Kinuha ang kanyang reading glasses para malabo ang lahat ng kanyang nakikita. Kinuha ang relo para hindi niya masukat ang paglipas ng oras. Kinuha ang singsing para mawala ang paalalang may asawa at pamilya siyang naghahanap sa kanya. Pininturahan ng puting-puti ang selda para malimot niyang may mundo pa sa labas nito.<br /><br />Sibilyan siyang inihabla sa military tribunal; si Marcos mismo ang nag-akusa, si Marcos ang nagtalaga sa miyembro ng prosecution at defense, si Marcos ang nagtalaga ng husgado sa Military Commission, at si Marcos din ang final reviewing authority. Ang nag-iisang abogadong law member na hindi sang-ayon sa nangyayari sa tribunal, pinasibak pa. Sa mga ganitong kadahilanan nga po nauso ang katagang “Lutong Macoy.” Hindi patas ang laban, at kung hindi man mailap ay talagang walang-wala kang paraang maghabol ng katarungan. Sa aking mga murang mata noon: Paano ko pa iisiping maghanda para sa maayos na kinabukasan?<br /><br />Hindi po tumigil ang diktador sa aking ama. May mga empleado kaming piloto na tinanggalan ng lisensiya kaya di makapagtrabaho. May mga taga-media na sa pakiwari nina Marcos ay kontra sa kanila, kaya pinagbawalang mag-ulat ng balita, at napilitan sila, ang iba, maglako ng karne na kami na lang halos ang bumibili. Mismong ang aming mga kasambahay, tulad ng nag-aruga sa akin, ang aking yaya, at ang kanyang asawa, kahit wala na sa aming empleo, makailang-ulit dinampot upang piliting tumestigo laban sa aking ama. ‘Yung huling beses na inaresto ang aking yaya, anim na buwan siyang buntis. Ang hardinero naman namin po, kinuha rin ng awtoridad at pag-uwi ay bilang bilang na lang ang ipin at magang-maga ang kanyang mukha. Sa halos bawat sulok po ng Pilipinas, may mga kuwento ng mga dinampot nang biglaan, pinahirapan, pinatay, o di kaya’y biglang naglaho lang at hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa nakikita ang mga bangkay.<br /><br />Uulitin ko po: Nangyari ang lahat ng ito. Mayroon ba sa inyong matatanggap ang posibilidad na bumalik tayo sa panahon kung saan puwedeng mangyari ito sa inyo o sa mga mahal ninyo sa buhay? Ang gobyernong binigyan ng kapangyarihan ng taumbayan, ginamit ang kapangyarihang iyon para apihin ang sambayanan. Sa mga nagsasabing hindi dapat sisihin si Ginoong Marcos sa lahat ng mga pangyayari sa ilalim ng kanyang rehimen, ang tugon nga po natin: Hindi ba kung sinamsam mo ang lahat ng kapangyarihan, dapat angkinin mo na rin ang lahat ng responsibilidad? [Palakpakan]<br /><br />Totoo nga naman po ang kasabihan: Ang kasalanan ng ama ay hindi dapat ipataw sa anak. Pero ang masakit: ‘Yun pong kadugo ng diktador, sa mahabang panahon ay puwede namang sinabing, “Nagkamali ang aking ama” o “Nagkamali kami; bigyan n’yo kami ng pagkakataong iwasto ito.” Pero isipin na lang po ninyo, ito ang tahasang naging pagsagot niya, “I am ready to say sorry if I knew what I have to be sorry for.” Kung hindi man lang niya makita ang mali sa ginawa ng kanilang pamilya, paano tayo aasang hindi niya ito uulitin? Ang akin nga, thank you na lang, dahil kahit papaano nagpakatotoo ka sa pagpapakitang handa kang tularan ang iyong ama. [Palakpakan] Linawin ko na rin lang po: Hindi ito usapin ng Aquino laban sa Marcos; malinaw na malinaw sa akin na laban ito ng tama at mali. [Palakpakan]<br /><br />Sa paglabas ko nga po ng bansa, mga ilang ulit naitatanong sa akin ng mga dayuhan: “Is it true that the Marcoses are still in power?” Talaga nga pong napakahirap ipaliwanag ito sa kanila. Hanggang ngayon, masakit pa ring isipin na ang isang Pilipino ay nasikmurang apihin ang kapwa Pilipino gaya ng ginawa ni Ginoong Marcos. Tama lang din po sigurong ilapit ko sa inyo ang naiulat sa isang diyaryo kahapon: Nangangamba raw ang mga 1986 COMELEC tabulators. Kinakabahan daw sila kung makakabalik ang mga Marcos sa poder, dahil sila ang nakakita kung paanong tahasang dinaya ang mga numero ng eleksiyon para mapaburan ang diktador.<br /><br />Naalala ko nga po ang linya ang aking napakinggan mula sa isang pelikula: “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” Di po ba’t totoo: Ang ganitong kasamaan ang mismong binubura ng mga taong pilit na sinasabing golden age daw natin ang rehimeng Marcos. Di ba ito ngayon ang nangyayari? May kaunting tagumpay ang mga nagrerebisa sa ating kasaysayan, at may nabolang iilan sa ating kabataan. Makikita nga po ninyo ang estilo ng mga loyalista sa traditional at social media; pilit nilang idinidikta ang isang kuwento para mamanipula ang opinyon ng taumbayan.<br /><br />Hayagan kong sinasabi ngayon, bilang bahagi ng henerasyong pinagdusa ng diktadurya: Hindi golden age ang panahon ni Ginoong Marcos. [Palakpakan] Isa itong napakasakit na yugto ng ating kasaysayan kaya nga po naglakas-loob ang napakarami sa ating kababayan na magtipon sa EDSA at sa ibang lugar sa labas ng Metro Manila, tangan ang pananampalataya at paninindigan. Nagawa nating magkaisa, at sa biyaya ng Poong Maykapal, ay pinatalsik natin ang diktadurya nang hindi humahantong sa madugong himagsikan.<br /><br />Ngayon po, kung tama ang ilang mga survey na nagsasabing dumarami ang sumusuporta sa anak ng diktador na hindi kayang makita ang pagkakamali ng nakaraan, ang ibig po bang sabihin ay nalimot na natin ang sinabing, “Tama na, sobra na, palitan na”? [Palakpakan] Ibig po bang sabihin, inihahayag na sa ngayon: Puwede na bang bigyang-posibilidad na mangibabaw muli ang Batas Militar at maulit ang lahat ng kamalian nito?<br /><br />Hindi na nga rin po nakakapagtaka na may mga nakinabang sa diktadurya at mga natitirang loyalista na nagsasabing wala tayong narating mula noong EDSA. Gusto nila tayong maniwala na mas maganda ang kalagayan natin sa ilalim ni Ginoong Marcos—tutal iyon kasi ang pangakong pilit ibinenta ng diktador. Pero saan nga ba tayo dinala ng 21 taon ng pamumuno niya? Hindi ba naging “Sick Man of Asia” ang ating bansa?<br /><br />Sadya nga nilang tinatabunan ang mga naabot natin sa Daang Matuwid: Ngayon, may higit 7.7 na milyong Pilipinong naitawid na mula sa kahirapan; nariyan ang higit 4.4 milyong kabahayang suportado ng Pantawid Pamilya, pati na ang 92 percent ng ating populasyon na saklaw na ng Philhealth. Isama rin natin: ang pinakamahirap na 40 porsiyento ng ating bayan, libre nang nakakapagamot sa pampublikong ospital; at nagtala din po tayo ng pinakamababang unemployment rate sa loob ng sampung taon. [Palakpakan] Ang imprastruktura na deka-dekadang hinintay gaya ng Aluling Bridge, ang Lullutan Bridge, ang Ternate-Nasugbu Road, at ang Jalaur River Multi-purpose Project, at napakarami pang iba, ay ginagawa na o natapos na’t napakikinabangan ng ating mga komunidad. Naalala ko nga ang sinabi sa atin nang bumisita tayo sa Apayao: Sa wakas may kalsada na sila, na sa matagal na panahong akala ng mga taga-roon ay di na nila makakamit. Tanong ko po: Tama bang magbulag-bulagan, lalo pa’t ngayon meron na tayong gobyernong kumakalinga sa taumbayan?<br /><br />Ipapaalala ko rin, maraming mukha ang diktadurya; may iba pang personalidad na nais magbalik nito—ang ipagkait ang tamang proseso at ilagay sa kamay ng iisang tao ang pagsasabi kung ano ang nararapat o hindi, at kung sino ang inosente o maysala. Naaalala ko nga po ang sabi ng manunulat na si George Santayana: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”<br /><br />Ako po, naniniwalang hindi natin tadhanang ulitin ang madilim nating kasaysayan; ang tadhana natin ay suma lamang ng mga desisyong ginagawa natin sa ngayon. Naniniwala ako sa kadakilaan ng ating lahi. Naniniwala ako na bagama’t mahaba ang kakayahan nating magtimpi, may sukdulan din, at kung maabot iyon ay talaga naman darating ang daluyong ng pagkakaisang walang makakapigil.<br /><br />Ngayon po, ang hiling ko sa kabataan: Alamin ninyo ang nangyari noong EDSA. Meron tayong museo na bahagi ng ating pagdiriwang: Ang EDSA People Power Experiential Museum, kung saan sa bahagya ninyong mararanasan ang kalupitang ipinatupad noong diktadurya, sulitin sana ninyo ang pagkakataong itong makita kung gaano kahalaga ang kalayaan at demokrasyang nasa sa inyo nang mga kamay.<br /><br />Naniniwala nga akong batid ng kasalukuyang henerasyon na ‘yung tayog na naaabot nila, bunga ng pagtindig nila sa pagsisikap at matinding sakripisyo ng mga nauna sa kanila. Limampu’t anim na taon na po ako, at kung papalarin akong umabot ng 70, may 14 taon na lang ang itatagal ko sa mundo. Pero kayong mas bata sa akin, may ilang dekada pa. Kayo ang aani sa anumang kinabukasang ipupunla natin ngayon. Hayaan nga ninyong ibahagi ko ang sinabi mismo ng aking ina sa akin: “The problems we face are our generation’s making. It is our generation that has to correct them. Your role is to prepare yourselves better to avoid making the same mistakes.”<br /><br />Lumaki kayong tumatamasa ng mga kalayaang ipinagkait sa henerasyong nauna, kung kailan kapag pumalo ka ng 30 taong gulang habang pumapalag sa diktadurya, mapalad ka nang buhay ka pa. Ngayon, ang 30 taong gulang, halos kakasimula pa lang ng inyong buhay-propesyonal. May kalayaan kayong kumita at mag-ipon, magmahal at magtayo ng pamilya—may kalayaang mangarap. Kayo ang pinakamakikinabang kung mapapangalagaan ang ating kalayaan, kaya’t nawa’y maunawaan ninyo ang tangan ninyong responsibilidad. Nawa’y mag-ambagan tayong lahat, upang hindi na kailanman muling manaig ang kadiliman sa Pilipinas. Nawa’y ang kalayaang kay tagal nating minithi ay hinding-hindi na mababawing muli.<br /><br />Magandang araw po. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat.</div>

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Baby tragically dies after ob-gyne reportedly refused admission of mother in labor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Andrew Pelayo and his wife lost their baby after a certain ob-gyne of the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Hospital refused the latter’s admission while she was in labor on Friday, February 19.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeDOMOvP9AZgPcSC7rAwlourmMgBsMaU3Te_XGMdaOVWoIjnaQMwndNBNkSWS4eftjFvoVEiqS6goxQvnRk_aNH_bqnm7r0fvl3w2Yz7-UMWF6b_HkDRrvjN0NGj4UkWdfx-bopJZh16g/s1600/baby-dies-ust-hospital.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Andrew Pelayo blames Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun for the tragic death of his baby." border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeDOMOvP9AZgPcSC7rAwlourmMgBsMaU3Te_XGMdaOVWoIjnaQMwndNBNkSWS4eftjFvoVEiqS6goxQvnRk_aNH_bqnm7r0fvl3w2Yz7-UMWF6b_HkDRrvjN0NGj4UkWdfx-bopJZh16g/s640/baby-dies-ust-hospital.jpg" title="Andrew Pelayo blames Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun for the tragic death of his baby." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Andrew Pelayo blames Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun for the tragic death of his baby.<br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Andrew Pelayo</td></tr></tbody></table>In a lengthy Facebook post, Pelayo revealed that he brought his wife, who was experiencing bleeding at that moment, to the said hospital at around 3:00 am since she has been undergoing check-ups there since November 2015. After the doctors verified that the baby inside the womb was still alive based on its heartbeat and movement count, a certain Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun reportedly asked Pelayo’s wife if they have enough money to pay for the hospital bills. Pelayo’s wife requested the doctor to talk to Pelayo since he is the one who is employed.<br /><br />After 45 minutes, Dr. Sahagun allegedly approached Pelayo to inform him that his wife’s birth canal is still closed and that they have enough time to have his wife transferred to another hospital. Pelayo, who was only holding P6,000 at that time, was apparently told that they wouldn’t be able to pay for the hospital expenses since the tests they will conduct would already amount to P5,000. <br /><br /><i>“Sir, dapat may dala kayong P20,000 para ma-admit yung asawa niyo dito sa UST dahil cash basis po tayo dito. Hindi niyo talaga kakayanin dito sa UST,”</i> Dr. Sahagun allegedly told Pelayo.<br /><br />(Sir, you should have P20,000 to have your wife admitted in UST since the hospital is on cash basis. You wouldn’t be able to afford UST.)<br /><br />After being forced to sign a waiver, which Pelayo unfortunately failed to read due to his wife’s situation, Pelayo was left without a choice but to bring his wife to Jose Reyes Hospital. Upon learning that the hospital did not have an incubator, Pelayo decided to bring his wife back to UST hospital.<br /><br /><i>“Sir, bakit pa kayo bumalik dito? Di ba sinabi ko naman sa inyo hindi niyo kakayanin dito. Dahil mo na yan sa East Avenue aabot pa kayo</i>,” Dr. Sahagun told Velayo after seeing him return to the hospital.<br /><br />(Sir, why did you return? I told you that you wouldn’t be able to afford it. Bring her to East Avenue, she’ll still make it.)<br /><br />Despite his pleas, Dr. Sahagun apparently declined to admit Pelayo’s wife. This and his wife’s worsening condition prompted him to rush her to East Avenue Hospital. While they were on their way to the hospital, Pelayo’s wife told him that the baby wasn’t moving anymore.<br /><br />When the doctors checked the baby’s stats, they found that the baby doesn’t have a heartbeat at that point. Pelayo’s wife was immediately brought to the operating room where she underwent surgery. At around 6:19 am, Pelayo’s lifeless baby came out.<br /><br />Although Pelayo’s wife survived the ordeal, one of the doctor informed him that his wife barely made it alive.<br /><br /><i>“Buti umabot pa kayo dahil ilang minuto nalang, pati sana asawa mu wala na rin.”</i> the doctor told Pelayo.<br /><br />(It’s good that you were able to make it because in a matter of minutes, your wife could have died.)<br /><br />Dr. Sahagun and the management of UST hospital are yet to release an official statement about the issue as of press time.<br /><br />Check out Pelayo’s full Facebook post below.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/mrwafu.pelayo/posts/841085032667664" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/mrwafu.pelayo/posts/841085032667664">Pagsasalaysay:Noong Biyernes mga 3am ng madaling araw, February 19, 2016, pumunta kami kaagad sa UST Hospital para sa...<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/mrwafu.pelayo" rel="nofollow">Andrew Pelayo</a> on <a href="https://web.facebook.com/mrwafu.pelayo/posts/841085032667664" rel="nofollow">Monday, February 22, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

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LOOK: Pacquiao’s campaign car allegedly parked outside his mistress’s mansion

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Why was Manny Pacquiao’s campaign car parked in front of this mansion in an executive village in Quezon City?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrQlH9EEfppjrNAxdBePQ9PN0mXJAnSRUb-mFttpwsGVcfiilTxdghqDI52QV-1LuYzM71sqmG0L1QWMzlN1QIZ8WRyQ3HendNuyiG_wzcMKaJltHO4OmFIpUPCqbIJVsdJD8rDgsgfLS/s1600/mistress+pacquiao.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pacquiao’s campaign car allegedly parked outside his mistress’s mansion" border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrQlH9EEfppjrNAxdBePQ9PN0mXJAnSRUb-mFttpwsGVcfiilTxdghqDI52QV-1LuYzM71sqmG0L1QWMzlN1QIZ8WRyQ3HendNuyiG_wzcMKaJltHO4OmFIpUPCqbIJVsdJD8rDgsgfLS/s640/mistress+pacquiao.jpg" title="Pacquiao’s campaign car allegedly parked outside his mistress’s mansion" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The of daughter former Sandiganbayan Associate Justice Anacleto Badoy, Dr. Lorraine Marie T. Badoy has posted a photo of Pacquiao’s campaign car parked in front of a mansion reportedly located in Soliven 3 corner Finland St. in Loyola Grand Villas in her Facebook account on Tuesday, February 23. Although Badoy did not name the owner of the said mansion, she claimed that it is common knowledge in their village that the fighting Congressman’s mistress resides there. <br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/lorraine.badoy/posts/10153976754469834" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/lorraine.badoy/posts/10153976754469834">Guess what I saw when I went on a run this morning in my village? Manny Pacquiao's campaign car in front of his mistress...<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lorraine.badoy" rel="nofollow">Lorraine Marie T. Badoy</a> on <a href="https://web.facebook.com/lorraine.badoy/posts/10153976754469834" rel="nofollow">Monday, February 22, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />According to Badoy, she had no intention of exposing the world boxing champion’s private life until he expressed his views on same-sex unions. Pacquiao, who compared homosexuals to animals during his controversial interview with Bilang Pilipino, earned the ire of netizens who support the LGBT community.<br /><br />Badoy stressed in her post that the Senatorial aspirant, whom she accused of being a hypocrite, is making a mockery of marriage of vows.<br /><br />“And yet not even a week after letting loose his obscene, ignorant, hateful pronouncements that made so many of us hurt so bad (at least the compassionate, enlightened, intelligent half of humanity. The rest of his ignorant, uneducated, hateful, barefoot brethren sang him praises, as expected), here is Manny making a mockery of the very same vows he claims to hold in such high standards,” she wrote.<br /><br />Badoy’s post quickly spread like wildfire generating almost 600 shares as of press time. While several netizens pointed out that Badoy’s photo does not prove anything, others challenged Badoy to post a photo of Pacquiao’s alleged mistress in front of the mansion as evidence.<br /><br />Others also came to Pacquiao’s defines saying that the 37-year-old world-class athlete is currently in General Santos City training for his upcoming fight.<br /><br />An article by Bandera in 2009 mentioned that Krista Ranillo, daughter of actor Mat Ranillo III who was previously linked to Pacquiao, as well as her former boyfriend director Dominic Zapata had plans of buying a 500-square meters property in the same village. Ranillo tied the knot with a businessman in 2010 and is currently residing in Beverly Hills with her husband and three kids.<br /><br /><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

LOOK: Pacquiao’s campaign car allegedly parked outside his mistress’s mansion

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VIRAL: Netizen’s bank account gets drained due to card skimming

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- A netizen's bank account almost got drained after withdrawing at a tampered ATM machine.<br /><br />A certain Jayvi Villar is blaming a tampered ATM machine inside Banco De Oro (BDO) Bonifacio Global City Picadilly Star Branch for unauthorized withdrawals made in his bank account. According to him, the unauthorized withdrawals amounting to P30,400 in total were made on February 19, 2016 at an ATM machine in Philippine Business Bank Calamba branch at around 10pm.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPMbMtGcRewF7pUZNrUr7TONmBlK9TOBcmKGHEbxo8gYMp9ALKV2WaqktpprpT-1DzmWtqj1k8-_Ntctrug1SVkjNa39lHc2Xt29QpijDxWyc0l0XmAIee2F4lxd-DXudQOtBeztp9ZI8/s1600/bdo-alleged-fraud.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Netizen’s bank account gets drained due to card skimming" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtPMbMtGcRewF7pUZNrUr7TONmBlK9TOBcmKGHEbxo8gYMp9ALKV2WaqktpprpT-1DzmWtqj1k8-_Ntctrug1SVkjNa39lHc2Xt29QpijDxWyc0l0XmAIee2F4lxd-DXudQOtBeztp9ZI8/s640/bdo-alleged-fraud.jpg" title="Netizen’s bank account gets drained due to card skimming" width="358" /></a></div><br />Villar called BDO as soon as he found out about the illegal transactions. However, he was advised that the incident will still be investigated.<br /><br />“I'm pulling strings to quickly solve this situation,” Villar said.<br /><br />Villar stressed that it was his first time to experience card skimming.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/jayvikun/posts/10154061988946030" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/jayvikun/posts/10154061988946030">Someone drained my ATM at BGC.DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM BDO BGC ACROSS NET PARK BUILDING ALONG 4TH AVE. ITS BEEN TAMPERED...<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/jayvikun" rel="nofollow">Jayvi Vilar</a> on <a href="https://web.facebook.com/jayvikun/posts/10154061988946030" rel="nofollow">Sunday, February 21, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br /><b>What is ATM Skimming?</b><br /><br />Cybercriminals nowadays use skimming devices and attach it to any ATM machine in order to illegally copy your account details whether in your ATM card, debit card, or credit card. All cards inserted into the card slot of an ATM machine with a skimming device will be copied magnetically.<br /><br />Using a regular computer with an extraction software, skimmers will be able to obtain the copied information from your card. They also use a “decoy ATM keypad”, which is a modus keypad attached on top of the original ATM keypad of the banks. This decoy ATM keypad has a “key-stroke recorder that will record your PIN on it. Some skimmers install hidden cameras somewhere in the vicinity of the ATM machine with the view of the ATM keypad to obtain your PIN by following your finger movement.<br /><br />Once skimmers obtain your information and PIN, they will be using a card replicator or card maker to print a copy of your card and do whatever they wish to do with it. <br /><br />According to shopbycards.com, it is essential to inspect an ATM machine before making any transactions to avoid ATM skimming. When entering your PIN codes, always cover your hands. Also, make it a habit to regularly change the PIN of your ATM card and do a balance check of your account. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

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'House of Cards' Season 4 All 13 Episodes soon on RTL CBS Entertainment HD

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD today announced that it will air all 13 episodes of the fourth season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series HOUSE OF CARDS with a watchathon beginning on March 5, the same day as the release of the series in the U.S., starting at 4:00pm (3:00pm JKT/BKK). The watchathon will have an encore the following day, Sunday, March 6 starting at 8:00am (7:00am JKT/BKK).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyplLjY7K-hZPLDX328Wf1uYo_kyRnivqpxSPa6yzQ6dULOJZcFsBE4gBMK4ShalGzHs_jw0_zJZ9genH0ztpAN5Xxs7y-TGqsGqPXYjlclKaRaCwwDsPAL197H2RL2TzrOBcc3FRAhyeD/s1600/House-of-cards-season4.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'House of Cards' Season 4" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyplLjY7K-hZPLDX328Wf1uYo_kyRnivqpxSPa6yzQ6dULOJZcFsBE4gBMK4ShalGzHs_jw0_zJZ9genH0ztpAN5Xxs7y-TGqsGqPXYjlclKaRaCwwDsPAL197H2RL2TzrOBcc3FRAhyeD/s640/House-of-cards-season4.jpg" title="'House of Cards' Season 4" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />“The fourth season of House of Cards is highly-anticipated by viewers in the region and we are very excited to bring the brand new season to this part of the world first and exclusive within 12 hours of its release in the U.S.,” says Jennifer Batty, EVP Programming, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. <br /><br />“RTL CBS Entertainment HD is the only place where fans can see the new season of House of Cards,” says Jonas Engwall, CEO, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “Delivering all 13 episodes in high-definition, back-to-back, localized with subtitles on the same day as the U.S., we guarantee audiences in the region a great viewing experience.”<br /><br />HOUSE OF CARDS follows the ruthless and cunning, Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Robin Wright) as they stop at nothing to conquer everything. Underwood has risen from House Majority Whip to President of the United States of America. His wife Claire plays the dutiful wife with her own political ambitions. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern Washington D.C. <br /><br />HOUSE OF CARDS is executive produced by Wade/Thomas Productions and Trigger Street Productions in association with Media Rights Capital. HOUSE OF CARDS has earned several accolades including Kevin Spacey’s Golden Globe award for Best Actor in a Television Drama, Robin Wright’s Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Television Drama, as well as Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series. It was also honored as one of the American Film Institute’s TV Programs of the Year for 2013. </div>

'House of Cards' Season 4 All 13 Episodes soon on RTL CBS Entertainment HD

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Santiago wins first presidential debates 2016 - Sen. Marcos

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Vice presidential candidate Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. believes his presidential running mate Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago outshone her rivals in the first presidential debates for 2016 elections held at the Capitol University in Cagayan De Oro City on Sunday, February 21.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8rmNciIJIU3e7b5d55XGRDD38r1OXKpi5Fc62HbPA2UA8e3G5ndW8bRuiQEt4hdYD6D6HcErsE9vwjANExWUpMWOjvcnxq9mPstru7pMmdCFF0bnkJ2f9kY2VysHDydziBO0c795QGR1/s1600/miriam-santiago.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miriam Santiago" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8rmNciIJIU3e7b5d55XGRDD38r1OXKpi5Fc62HbPA2UA8e3G5ndW8bRuiQEt4hdYD6D6HcErsE9vwjANExWUpMWOjvcnxq9mPstru7pMmdCFF0bnkJ2f9kY2VysHDydziBO0c795QGR1/s640/miriam-santiago.jpg" title="Miriam Santiago" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Twitter.com/senmiriam</td></tr></tbody></table>Apart from Senator Santiago, all other presidential candidates took part in the Commission on Election-sponsored debates, including Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, former Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas III, Senator Grace Poe, and Vice President Jejomar Binay.<br /><br />"I think she did very well, kagaya ng inaasahan nating lahat. Alam naman nating lahat na pag debate ang pinag-uusapan ay si Senator Santiago ang talagang hasang-hasa dyan at sanay na sanay dyan," Marcos said in an ambush interview during a break on his sortie yesterday in Muntinlupa City.<br /><br />Marcos said it was obvious in the presidential debates that compared to other candidates, Santiago had a deeper appreciation and analysis of the problems affecting the country today as well as the applicable practical solutions.<br /><br />"Ganyan talaga ang ugali ni Sen. Santiago, hindi shallow, hindi peripheral, hindi tangential ang kanyang pag-iisip kundi pinupuntahan na talaga kung ano yung puno't dulo ng problema at yun kagabi ang nakita natin," Marcos said.<br /><br />However, Marcos thinks it would help the voters make a better assessment and comparison of the capabilities of the candidates if in the next round of debates they would be made to answer common questions on specific issues.<br /><br />After consolidating his support in the "Solid North", on the first two weeks of the campaign, Marcos has begun his foray yesterday into the CALABARZON (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) area, which the Commission on Election tagged as having the most number of voters in the country at 7.6 million.<br /><br />Marcos is thankful for the warm reception he got from the people of Muntinlupa.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Marcos believes the issue of Santiago's health will not affect their campaign at all.<br /><br />There were earlier calls for presidential candidates to bare their health record, particularly directed at Santiago who had admitted having Stage 4 lung cancer but eventually said she has beaten it.<br /><br />"She's fine. Of course she has a condition that she has to take care of. But other than that, she is handling the campaign very well," said Marcos.<br /><br />"If she says she's okay, I believe that," he added.<br /><br />Marcos also said it's not health but strategic reason why he and Santiago are not oftentimes seen together in campaign sorties, particularly to enable them to reach as many people as possible that they wouldn't be able to do if they would always go together.<br /><br />"Umiikot sya sa mga college. Ganyan naman talaga ang ginagawa ng mga kandidato sa campaign para mas maraming mapuntahan," he said.</div>

Santiago wins first presidential debates 2016 - Sen. Marcos

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Madonna arrives in Manila for a two-night ‘Rebel Heart’ concert

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Queen of Pop Madonna arrives today in the Philippines to do a 2-night concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 24 and 25, 2016 as part of her 'Rebel Heart' world tour.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNXtwSmetBgxJSuChS8frd2tLMFNUhKwpFxqLz5qQ3XWOKrrnPYaQHMuetFKLXFciTzCwLNUQ7E9wbaQJwtLDLub6qGTN4bIIWh10h0H_6jDlDhiJ4VLcnB2dY9vqTn_8CEq6msc08arF/s1600/madonna-manila.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Madonna finally visits her Pinoy fans with a 2-night concert." border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNXtwSmetBgxJSuChS8frd2tLMFNUhKwpFxqLz5qQ3XWOKrrnPYaQHMuetFKLXFciTzCwLNUQ7E9wbaQJwtLDLub6qGTN4bIIWh10h0H_6jDlDhiJ4VLcnB2dY9vqTn_8CEq6msc08arF/s640/madonna-manila.png" title="Madonna finally visits her Pinoy fans with a 2-night concert." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Madonna finally visits her Pinoy fans with a 2-night concert. Photo Credit: Instagram/Madonna</td></tr></tbody></table>Madonna arrived in Manila at around 1:58 A.M. earlier today at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a successful Macau concert. The award-winning pop icon didn't pass through the normal customs, immigration and quarantine procedures as being implemented at the NAIA. Even airport and airline staff were barred from taking photos of Madonna through their phones.<br /><br />The global music icon who rose to fame with her popular 80s hits such as 'Material Girl', 'Crazy for You' and 'Like A Virgin' was only initially set to do a one-night showstopping musical performance at the MOA Arena, but due to the "overwhelming public demand", Madonna's team later on gave in to do a two-night historic concert much to the delight of her fans. <br /><br />The statement of having an additional night to the concert was made July last year by Live Nation Entertainment, the producer of the tour. Locally, it was network provider Globe telecom and Music Management International who organized the necessary things to bring the "Queen" to Manila.<br /><br />The Philippines is the second to the last stop of Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' leg tour in Asia.<br /><br /><b>Madonna's "Rebel Heart" one of the most expensive concerts in PH</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlYkZ0FucSCfdxW1rpYYT5vXn9FvCNja5BVgY6iDirSm2_F7KLTOWNh5efOe_WOH0pvFO29nUTobF1gyKcrr5qng8jvlwCFxV_jEfMd7xd3GS8m_XRF-1xZXV_K43gjq-cogXk4K72oQy/s1600/madonnaconcert.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Madonna's "Rebel Heart" one of the most expensive concerts in PH" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlYkZ0FucSCfdxW1rpYYT5vXn9FvCNja5BVgY6iDirSm2_F7KLTOWNh5efOe_WOH0pvFO29nUTobF1gyKcrr5qng8jvlwCFxV_jEfMd7xd3GS8m_XRF-1xZXV_K43gjq-cogXk4K72oQy/s640/madonnaconcert.jpg" title="Madonna's "Rebel Heart" one of the most expensive concerts in PH" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />Tickets for the "Rebel Heart" concert began selling since August 2, 2015. Ticket prices ranges from PHP 3,150 (General Admission) to a staggering PHP 57,750 for Super VIP seating, the closest that fans can be with Madonna, making it one of the most expensive if not the most expensive of all foreign acts held in the country. <br /><br />Local media and fans were all over the Twitterverse to welcome Madonna's arrival to the country as well!<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Look who just arrived! <br /><br />Madonna sneaks in Manila for 'Rebel Heart' tour <a href="https://t.co/9cvZGsEnIr" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/9cvZGsEnIr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilstarNews" rel="nofollow">@PhilstarNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZtxjDO8adf" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ZtxjDO8adf</a></div>— PhilstarShowbiz (@PhilstarShowbiz) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilstarShowbiz/status/701686431001874432" rel="nofollow">February 22, 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">In a few days I'm gonna be crossing one item off my bucket list. The queen is here. Welcome to Manila <a href="https://twitter.com/Madonna" rel="nofollow">@Madonna</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RebelHeartTour?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RebelHeartTour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fangirlmode?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#fangirlmode</a></div>— Cathy Barredo (@thycabarredo) <a href="https://twitter.com/thycabarredo/status/701685550902718464" rel="nofollow">February 22, 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"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MADONNA?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MADONNA</a> IS IN MANILA!!!!!!! 2 DAYS AHEAD OF THE CONCERT. FANBOY HERE!!!!!</div>— RAYMUND ISAAC (@raymundisaac) <a href="https://twitter.com/raymundisaac/status/701678536294141952" rel="nofollow">February 22, 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">Welcome to Manila, Queen Madonna! READ HERE: <a href="https://t.co/vzi3wa0eda" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/vzi3wa0eda</a></div>— Star Cinema (@StarCinema) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarCinema/status/701713562801217536" rel="nofollow">February 22, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The previous "Rebel Heart" concerts averages with 20 songs, grandiose set and wardrobe designs not only with Madonna's dresses but also her performing team in which the organizers are saying that the Pinoys will have a great value for their money.<br /><br />After the two-night concert in Manila, the "Material Girl" will head on the 28th to do a one-night concert at the National Stadium in Singapore. The six month-long tour will have its final leg in Oceania region with her performance in Sydney, Australia as the culminating concert event on March 20. <b><i>- Michael Santiago/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

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LOOK: “Carrot man” from Mt. Province captivates netizens

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Photos of a good-looking farmer from Mt. Province is making rounds in social media these days.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3V45hE7NFpgdmH9qG7xbZ0jyoHdScrn_Vnv9HGlWEaRP-XEuYiVO5NagoFfF2iX435usMgoWH4no0rqK3hIUL1ALq5AeAJmuLhBV3mzmj2ULxbZ9k7p9DcpmMqny05hMeefbuSLqIIEI/s1600/carrot-man-mount-province.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province captivates netizens" border="0" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3V45hE7NFpgdmH9qG7xbZ0jyoHdScrn_Vnv9HGlWEaRP-XEuYiVO5NagoFfF2iX435usMgoWH4no0rqK3hIUL1ALq5AeAJmuLhBV3mzmj2ULxbZ9k7p9DcpmMqny05hMeefbuSLqIIEI/s640/carrot-man-mount-province.jpg" title=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province captivates netizens" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Dubbed as the overly photogenic “carrot man”, Jeyrick Sigmaton has caught the fancy of netizens after several photos of him were posted on Facebook by a certain Edwina T. Bandong. Apparently, Bandong and her companions were on their way to Sagada when they saw Sigmaton carrying carrots. Smitten by the young farmer’s darn good looks, Bandong decided to share his photos on social media for everyone to adore.<br /><br />The photos were also shared the Facebook page of Positive Outlook Plus where it amassed 2,000 shares as of press time. Netizens can’t help but express their admiration for the young man who is reportedly a member of the Igorot tribe from Kadaclan, Mt Province in the highlands of Cordillera. Some even pointed out the striking similarities of Sigmaton with Korean singer Cho Min-ho, Korean actor Jang Geun Suk as well as former Filipino actor Hero Angeles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUEkczgKkUeT0xinz9DIbhOEsP11YMw60fNJl12WAMeUXigwGC2BjU5pQ0mNx5SgzBWDNsTJjIPMdwlWmrLEYC_TVJ5exSci1Hcu_JK9GozNJ3jrLv76nQi2_cWSzSwjOvvcvuLuxDgJT/s1600/carrot+man+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province 1" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUEkczgKkUeT0xinz9DIbhOEsP11YMw60fNJl12WAMeUXigwGC2BjU5pQ0mNx5SgzBWDNsTJjIPMdwlWmrLEYC_TVJ5exSci1Hcu_JK9GozNJ3jrLv76nQi2_cWSzSwjOvvcvuLuxDgJT/s640/carrot+man+1.jpg" title=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province 1" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9vvjTuCneFz00YLsTnlOTOBmS1wusjhxhHSFVwBLdKs30XovoAi8S1oZ7-cy3X-bazh0ZmztSJTySG3o10Rvh9_5gxJ3wXR62AaGfSTb5sVXteTnwYBXO3bBckj_19b88GLR0Mf2TecS/s1600/carrot+man2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province 2" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9vvjTuCneFz00YLsTnlOTOBmS1wusjhxhHSFVwBLdKs30XovoAi8S1oZ7-cy3X-bazh0ZmztSJTySG3o10Rvh9_5gxJ3wXR62AaGfSTb5sVXteTnwYBXO3bBckj_19b88GLR0Mf2TecS/s640/carrot+man2.jpg" title=" “Carrot man” from Mt. Province 2" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />Facebook user N. Martinez commented: “Cordillerans are really good-looking, not just in Sagada, but even to some parts of the region.”<br /><br />“Madaming ganyan na taga Cordillera... Guapo talga ang mga igorots at magaganda pa... Go carrot man,” Facebook user A. Delos Reyes wrote.<br /><br />“Those are the physical features which are so common in our igorot land...more igorots to be discovered!” D. R. B. Come added. <br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/POTSessions/posts/754514648017173" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/POTSessions/posts/754514648017173">Overly photogenic "Carrot Man" is breaking the social media viral scene. Edwina T. Bandong shared these photos on her...<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/POTSessions/" rel="nofollow">Positive Outlook Plus</a> on <a href="https://web.facebook.com/POTSessions/posts/754514648017173" rel="nofollow">Sunday, February 21, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />The Igorots or Cordillerans refer to the Austronesian ethnic groups in the country inhabiting the mountains of Luzon. Known as highlands people, they live in the six provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) including Mountain Province, Kalinga, Abra, Ifugao, Apayao, Benguet as well as the city of Baguio.<br /><br />Marky Cielo, the first known Igorot in Philippine showbusiness, became a household name after winning the Starstruck competition in 2006. In December 7, 2008, the budding star was found dead inside his room in Antipolo City. His cause of death remains a mystery but persistent reports claim that he died of suicide. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

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Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics officially unveiled today, February 22, 2016 the newest additions to the Galaxy family of products, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Check out on this page some photos, specifications, pricing and availability of new devices in the Philippines.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDWCmOBmuqZDsPtHAV7zgteZsdLK3HlLUd9EXKWfVnCNSo6l8RcAuKLsfp93DgAfekp7XKRVkxZ45W4YOZWNZOoNZuID9Ff8ran4FLkSEWOc27fxCDVYX90Qgxk_zpMEcV5yqZ7IsIeB8/s1600/Samsung-GalaxyS7-official.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Samsung unveils Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing in the Philippines" border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDWCmOBmuqZDsPtHAV7zgteZsdLK3HlLUd9EXKWfVnCNSo6l8RcAuKLsfp93DgAfekp7XKRVkxZ45W4YOZWNZOoNZuID9Ff8ran4FLkSEWOc27fxCDVYX90Qgxk_zpMEcV5yqZ7IsIeB8/s640/Samsung-GalaxyS7-official.jpg" title="Samsung unveils Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing in the Philippines" width="560" /></a></div>The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge promised a refined design, more advanced camera, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services, and experiences.<br /><br />“We believe in a world that is brighter, sharper, more convenient, and more fun. We strive to deliver on that vision with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge by marrying elegant design with functionality and providing a seamless mobile experience,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We empower consumers with technology to help them get more out of life and will continue to push the frontier of what’s possible.”<br /><br /><b>Advanced Camera: High Quality Images No Matter the Time of Day or Location</b><br /><br />Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge introduce the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone, delivering brighter and sharper images, even in low light. Thanks to the revolutionary Dual Pixel technology, brighter lens with wider aperture, and bigger pixel, the camera has a faster shutter speed and a more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions. Motion Panorama, a new camera mode, brings movement to traditional panoramic photos, giving the user a completely immersive visual experience.<br /><br /><b>Refined Design and Function</b><br /><br />The 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 edge are constructed with 3D glass and metal – all in a sleek design with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip. From work to play, the device’s new Always-On Display, gives users a simplified, zero touch experience where they don’t need to worry about missing a call or important notification.<br /><br />Without compromising design, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both have increased utility with IP68 water and dust resistance. Edge UX, the advanced edge experience available on Galaxy S7 edge, provides convenience and increased efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications.<br /><br /><b>Enhanced Performance: From Charging to Gaming</b><br /><br />Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge deliver fast wired and wireless charging technology. Additionally, the hybrid SIM card tray allows users to insert a microSD card for up to 200GB of additional storage and in some select countries, the tray can be used with a dual SIM card.<br /><br />Samsung also made significant hardware and software updates to optimize gaming performance on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The powerful processer and bigger battery capacity ensure longer playing time, and the internal cooling system keeps the device from overheating. Game Launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. Additionally, users can record their gaming experience or share their screen to play with others. Paired with Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Vulkan API gives users the ability to play high-performance graphic games with lower battery consumption.<br /><br /><b>The Galaxy Experience</b><br /><br />Samsung continues to push the boundaries of hardware, software and services to create devices that are designed to improve how consumers connect, share, organize and get more out of life.<br /><br />Whether it’s the seamless connection between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and the new Gear S2 Classic to monitor fitness, or connecting with Gear VR to “travel” the world – Samsung redefines what’s possible for the mobile experience and beyond.<br /><br />Beyond the phone, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users can also get the best mobile payment service with Samsung Pay; it’s secure, easy-to-use and accepted almost anywhere. Protected by Samsung KNOX, fingerprint scanning and advanced tokenization, Samsung Pay works with NFC (Near Field Communication), MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and Barcode technology, making mobile payments available to more merchants and consumers than ever before.<br /><br />Here are the Samsung Galaxy S7 full specifications:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSoyhWlXx3BDH7YxsL2xa2dhs-rWaW2KZCltKgyEtQw1EhxCnSffVPJxbvH2r6lwy7J388ooEEMG3g-xnA6hkPd9M2Ruehq1t2ZPPGzQUfW5nQ4yV2hWol9CwepoEUPxYZ6UNGatI0XHr/s1600/Samsung-GalaxyS7_spec.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSoyhWlXx3BDH7YxsL2xa2dhs-rWaW2KZCltKgyEtQw1EhxCnSffVPJxbvH2r6lwy7J388ooEEMG3g-xnA6hkPd9M2Ruehq1t2ZPPGzQUfW5nQ4yV2hWol9CwepoEUPxYZ6UNGatI0XHr/s640/Samsung-GalaxyS7_spec.jpg" width="560" /></a></div>Here are the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge full specifications:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE-RPFju0XzPveh7pN598hekLKoNoCPgzGQWkT2duOle4ieGqAOx6oC7ucNmQzBdvgbu6YoXhh0NhE2EhS2fhRk5qOabzy7C7XQWey9ta0zaGEuTH-4s1p1BdoJzI2VGwfZfhpkUBmnGJ/s1600/Samsung-GalaxyS7edge_specs.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE-RPFju0XzPveh7pN598hekLKoNoCPgzGQWkT2duOle4ieGqAOx6oC7ucNmQzBdvgbu6YoXhh0NhE2EhS2fhRk5qOabzy7C7XQWey9ta0zaGEuTH-4s1p1BdoJzI2VGwfZfhpkUBmnGJ/s640/Samsung-GalaxyS7edge_specs.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b><b>WATCH: Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Official Unveiling</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cyohHyQl-kc" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b>Pricing and availability in the Philippines</b><br /><br />Samsung said that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will be available starting mid-March 2016 globally and on March 19 in the Philippines. Pre-order will start on March 4.<br /><br />Both the black and gold colors with be available.<br /><br />Reports said that the Korean giant will be selling only the 32GB version of the S7 and S7 Edge in the country. The S7 is priced at Php 34,990 while the S7 Edge is priced at Php 39,990.</div>

Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

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VIDEO: Daniel Herrington sings 'Mahal Kita Pero' on I Love OPM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - American touristar Daniel Herrington brings good vibes as he sang Janella Salvador's "Mahal Kita Pero" on ABS-CBN's Filipino reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Sunday, February 21, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55W2iT-g1Ae4zWAqXS_e6Adokry6P14wVkUk59vYXtuIteNi2Y5bQOH7UORxc6Uo-thI94TlsGa_wi7llLubMDhf5rhfamdnoL80VDRQH980OivnYhBNfoxxvxulKBreLJONUqc7Qvpjt/s1600/daniel-herrington-iloveopm.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Daniel Herrington sings 'Mahal Kita Pero' on I Love OPM" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55W2iT-g1Ae4zWAqXS_e6Adokry6P14wVkUk59vYXtuIteNi2Y5bQOH7UORxc6Uo-thI94TlsGa_wi7llLubMDhf5rhfamdnoL80VDRQH980OivnYhBNfoxxvxulKBreLJONUqc7Qvpjt/s640/daniel-herrington-iloveopm.jpg" title="Daniel Herrington sings 'Mahal Kita Pero' on I Love OPM" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Daniel though injured due to motorcycle accident impressed the judges called "Himig-gration Officers" on his cool rendition.<br /><br />"Ang sarap ng boses mo, parang Jason Mraz. Ang galing!" judge Lani Misalucha said.<br /><br />"You're a great addition to what we have here" judge Martin Nievra told Daniel.<br /><br />Daniel will continue his journey on the the competition as he received "Approved" rating from the judges.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Daniel's wife Nathalie was present at the studio to support him. The couple revealed their love story blossomed in Cagayan de Oro City as Nathalie has work there. They also plan to stay in the country for good.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: I Love OPM: Daniel Herrington - Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OzBa2xZ6BZM" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya" and Sundays after "Rated K." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.</div>

VIDEO: Daniel Herrington sings 'Mahal Kita Pero' on I Love OPM

MANILA, Philippines - American touristar Daniel Herrington brings good vibes as he sang Janella Salvador's "Mahal Kita Pero" ...

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VIDEO: Speed Painter from Paete wows in Pilipinas Got Talent

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A speed painter and blacklight performer from Paete, Laguna amazed Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) judges and viewers in the audition episode on Sunday, February 21.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBAKkwf3yJ0ZBt_ZGZfNOdrk4uyQnCT_ghMRPTZl2tjTLgOmB1nCqsTHIfCZPX0o9JDH272b9NhtPAr8z4zoTQNjmmzvACZNEMORi73Ytm1v74SyLexwWYZeWrkQAAXCEYfqxzpKafib2/s1600/odette-pgt5-painter.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Speed Painter from Paete wows in Pilipinas Got Talent" border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLBAKkwf3yJ0ZBt_ZGZfNOdrk4uyQnCT_ghMRPTZl2tjTLgOmB1nCqsTHIfCZPX0o9JDH272b9NhtPAr8z4zoTQNjmmzvACZNEMORi73Ytm1v74SyLexwWYZeWrkQAAXCEYfqxzpKafib2/s640/odette-pgt5-painter.JPG" title="Speed Painter from Paete wows in Pilipinas Got Talent" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Odette Cagandahan, 32 has drawn an two images - one is Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and another is Jesus Christ. This was revealed after the lights have been turned off with the blacklight on.<br /><br />"This is one of the most interesting things I've ever seen," host Billy Crawford said.<br /><br />"You did it in two minutes and it is fantastic. You got the image of Christ. Ang galing," judge Freddie M. Garcia told Cagandahan.<br /><br />"Spectacular! Sana maturuan mo ako niyan para ma-paint ko naman 'yung asawa ko (Mariel Padilla)," judge Robin Padilla commented.<br /><br />WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Odette Cagandahan - Blacklight Performer (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o-obV4OxyOc" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Did you like Odette Cagandahan's speed painting? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: Speed Painter from Paete wows in Pilipinas Got Talent

MANILA, Philippines - A speed painter and blacklight performer from Paete, Laguna amazed Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) judges and viewers in t...

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More Pinoys plan to buy homes in the near future - research

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - An overwhelming majority of Filipinos are planning to move house of apartment in the near future, and almost 80 percent of them said that their main reason for moving is that they are planning to buy their first home.<br /><br />This is according to a research conducted by global property website Lamudi Philippines as presented during the media night on Wednesday, February 17 at the Dillingers 903 in Greenbelt, Makati.<br /><br />Other reasons for moving house or apartment cited by the survey’s participants include area preference (either looking for a better area, planning to move to another city, or planning to live close to relatives) (14.66 percent), work-related relocation (2.4 percent), and proximity to schools (1.44 percent).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTdQkb5wqumUla7Z1Ho3usWQ0U7_VwRXTUVSuE-_Nq_UtBXVB22tE7MnTMgdAI_jO17mkUHhGhDIvCKXuMl6JcMCha5bJYoKaOEyllkRyIBl2DoA79lh99pOv_ZIGy7PL3pzqrDco0EZY/s1600/lamudi-reasons-moving-house.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="reasons for moving house" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTdQkb5wqumUla7Z1Ho3usWQ0U7_VwRXTUVSuE-_Nq_UtBXVB22tE7MnTMgdAI_jO17mkUHhGhDIvCKXuMl6JcMCha5bJYoKaOEyllkRyIBl2DoA79lh99pOv_ZIGy7PL3pzqrDco0EZY/s640/lamudi-reasons-moving-house.JPG" title="reasons for moving house" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of property type, an overwhelming majority of the respondents said that they are looking for a house (94.86 percent), and only a small proportion are considering to buy a condo (2.42 percent) or a townhouse (1.21 percent). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dZYBBv6WV6K9_i54v4GLnPdzRB5GfD4FSO1aLbREyySTCpiFd2WZSlWALKhWmhZBWrIlVV3CauD-tHid8lTj9bUIEDWOensBjurZOUeWSbuO8M-Mq6ryq-I3tHIdEp5dabm7AIXPL2po/s1600/lamudi-moving-to-new-house.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2.42% looking for condo" border="0" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dZYBBv6WV6K9_i54v4GLnPdzRB5GfD4FSO1aLbREyySTCpiFd2WZSlWALKhWmhZBWrIlVV3CauD-tHid8lTj9bUIEDWOensBjurZOUeWSbuO8M-Mq6ryq-I3tHIdEp5dabm7AIXPL2po/s640/lamudi-moving-to-new-house.JPG" title="2.42% looking for condo" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of location, more than half (55.05 percent) of the respondents cited Metro Manila as their preferred area for their property purchase, with Quezon City being the most preferred city (19.47 percent), followed by Makati (8.65 percent) and Manila (8.41 percent). Cebu Province is the next most cited large area after Metro Manila. Almost 7 percent of the respondents said that they are planning to buy a property in Cebu. The province is followed by Cavite at 6.73 percent.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1zXOZGvDtF7mYffTXLuKRO0Ls6iakdM_-Oklyl6OOnwhG0wpg2iMBtEhfOKQE1VAasTAijD3dwjP18fEwI_F6HQkg7VJPCBze6We-4wihdgPEca7Hf1vvq2KuMTqmcHYF4670bqf8cNi/s1600/lamudi-most-popular-cities-homebuyers.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="most popular areas for homebuyers" border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1zXOZGvDtF7mYffTXLuKRO0Ls6iakdM_-Oklyl6OOnwhG0wpg2iMBtEhfOKQE1VAasTAijD3dwjP18fEwI_F6HQkg7VJPCBze6We-4wihdgPEca7Hf1vvq2KuMTqmcHYF4670bqf8cNi/s640/lamudi-most-popular-cities-homebuyers.JPG" title="most popular areas for homebuyers" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>Homebuyers becoming Internet savvy</b><br /><br />Lamudi’s survey also found that Filipino homebuyers are fast becoming Internet savvy. Almost 80 percent of the surveyed participants cited the Internet as their starting point when researching about real estate. These survey participants cited real estate websites (such as online listings platforms), social media sites, and search engines as their usual starting point when researching about properties in the Internet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xURgUjZ69hmnyn7TN95Kf0_Srrr8VwinEN2GALMd2Br0CZ_Hz6z-n3FORQLyx2mVoYhQYVgHFu79n5yhFxLs_a0UX-jdjFdWIcwQQhVbboHrd17j2hsXauxBDEfD-F_iNOHC3QoJcenD/s1600/lamudi-pinoys-internet-savvy.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="internet savvy pinoys" border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xURgUjZ69hmnyn7TN95Kf0_Srrr8VwinEN2GALMd2Br0CZ_Hz6z-n3FORQLyx2mVoYhQYVgHFu79n5yhFxLs_a0UX-jdjFdWIcwQQhVbboHrd17j2hsXauxBDEfD-F_iNOHC3QoJcenD/s640/lamudi-pinoys-internet-savvy.JPG" title="internet savvy pinoys" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Lamudi’s customer survey was conducted in mid-2015. The survey revealed that 33.89 percent of the respondents were aged 50 years and older, followed by the age groups 31–40 years (28.13 percent), 41–50 years (21.15 percent), 21–30 years (16.11 percent), and under 20 years (0.72 percent).<br /><br />There are slightly more female respondents (54 percent) than male, which is consistent with Lamudi Philippines’ onsite data that shows that more women search for properties online than men.</div>

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LIVESTREAM: Pilipinas Debates 2016 now up in GMA-7's 360-degree video

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The highly anticipated first leg of PiliPinas Debates 2016 happens today, February 21, 2016 at the Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro City. GMA News and Public Affairs brings the first ever 360-degree livestream of a live event in the country.<br /><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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZg9FhfVTAd-OJAdkUkcV4GYs5pebYb9OXdHLbJVOHXSxyJ9_ICqtk_rhgfUTbKZbF5JUIfRoD0xt5pvHslTN4GphYt5_o2VKAAc0l2Oujia_xbOjv9p4KS0OPFxITP3OHY10QLPg5v5mM/s1600/pilipinas-debates-2016-now.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pilipinas Debates 2016 now up in GMA-7's 360-degree video" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZg9FhfVTAd-OJAdkUkcV4GYs5pebYb9OXdHLbJVOHXSxyJ9_ICqtk_rhgfUTbKZbF5JUIfRoD0xt5pvHslTN4GphYt5_o2VKAAc0l2Oujia_xbOjv9p4KS0OPFxITP3OHY10QLPg5v5mM/s640/pilipinas-debates-2016-now.jpg" title="Five presidential candidates Binay, Duterte, Poe, Roxas and Santiago" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Five presidential candidates Binay, Duterte, Poe, Roxas and Santiago join first presidential debate for May 2016 elections. Photo Credit: GMA News and @Senyora</td></tr></tbody></table>The special debate was developed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) with GMA-7 and the Philippine Daily Inquirer sponsored the first presidential debate for May 9, 2016 elections.<br /><br />GMA-7 forerunner in technology and a subsidiary GMA New Media, Inc. (NMI) set-up the 360-degree livestream which is available for near-real-time viewing on GMA News Online. The technology will allow any web user to pan the camera view around the venue in near-real-time.<br /><br />Catch the livestream of Pilipinas Debates 2016 at the Capitol University, CDO here: gmanews.tv/eleksyon2016.<br /><br />Note: The live video feed will be available on this page later. Refresh page for the updates.<br /><br />Meanwhile, here's the live Twitter feed for the very first presidential debate of the 2016 elections:<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-widget-id="701246678234312704" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016" rel="nofollow">#PiliPinasDebates2016 Tweets</a><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script></center><br />Moderating the debate are award-winning GMA anchors Mike Enriquez and Jessica Soho along with John Nery of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.<br /><br />All five presidential hopefuls Vice President Jejomar Binay, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago will battle it out in four separate rounds of the debate.<br /><br />Know more about presidential candidates <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/search/label/%2316Things" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Topics to discuss includes development and poverty, peace and order, track record, constitution, and Mindanao issues. Each speaker will then be given 90 seconds to present their answers for each question and rebuttals from other candidates will follow.<br /><br />Comelec chairman Andres Bautista said it was patterned after the US Republican debates and in accordance with the international best practices and was properly agreed to by all the organizers.<br /><br /><b>Pilipinas Debates Schedule</b><br /><br />Aside from the CDO debate, Comelec will also organize second presidential debate on March 20 at the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City. This will be sponsored by TV5 and The Philippine Star.<br /><br />The next and final leg of presidential debate will be handled by ABS-CBN and Manila Bulletin on April 24 at the University of Pangasinan.<br /><br />The vice presidential debate is set on April 10 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to be organized with the help of CNN Philippines, Business Mirror and Rappler.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKn-zeQAg6pbkgnvPZryeo2wIg3kCu56BRWitCOxH-pWHg_dW17s30Tt4H0TOv9uOrMLsNfVxjwDkYCPfpfG0ml_V8MDxaebkywAgMIllKI6P3XmzE9hxMyVzcV3nDNSZH0sBSST5VjRa/s1600/pilipinas-debate-schedule.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PiliPinas Debates 2016 schedule" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKn-zeQAg6pbkgnvPZryeo2wIg3kCu56BRWitCOxH-pWHg_dW17s30Tt4H0TOv9uOrMLsNfVxjwDkYCPfpfG0ml_V8MDxaebkywAgMIllKI6P3XmzE9hxMyVzcV3nDNSZH0sBSST5VjRa/s640/pilipinas-debate-schedule.jpg" title="PiliPinas Debates 2016 schedule" width="560" /></a></div><br />Who will dominate the #PiliPinasDebates2016? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

LIVESTREAM: Pilipinas Debates 2016 now up in GMA-7's 360-degree video

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