OPPO F1 now official in the Philippines, priced at Php 11,990

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Global electronics and technology service provider OPPO on Wednesday, February 17, officially launched in the country their first phone of the year, the OPPO F1 dubbed as the "selfie expert."<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/AVvXsEjQXqvavgiMshMxzepy1Zrzyu3brjJMRNy96AZOejJA0KEXsjctJFc2xANvemLCa2WeinXoZz9j3VP4mIMhjJ1XUTa8gpmONF-EAHGS63mIS9DF2XHQWih6JRs0RsXIOIDiNsaZ8Edn4KR0/s1600/oppo-hung-f1-launch.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mr Garrick Hung, Operations Manager of OPPO gives welcome remarks at OPPO F1 launch." border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXqvavgiMshMxzepy1Zrzyu3brjJMRNy96AZOejJA0KEXsjctJFc2xANvemLCa2WeinXoZz9j3VP4mIMhjJ1XUTa8gpmONF-EAHGS63mIS9DF2XHQWih6JRs0RsXIOIDiNsaZ8Edn4KR0/s640/oppo-hung-f1-launch.JPG" title="Mr Garrick Hung, Operations Manager of OPPO gives welcome remarks at OPPO F1 launch." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Mr Garrick Hung, Operations Manager of OPPO gives welcome remarks at OPPO F1 launch.</td></tr></tbody></table>OPPO F1 smartphone boasts its 8 megapixels front camera with 84-degree-wide angle camera lens and 0.25-inch sensor that allows 40 percent more light to enter the camera.<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/AVvXsEgVrvF1jgkVVr_NiqbYXA57ru3GV1ml-CSOn6JrJf5iLRliTPqm3Y4PYqiKbRFiABKhWeisqZ0MKjyz3QuJDCFtFGcItfUWDt4VNDVKRk7JMHnZ-_ZnMm5OKcunWf0oKYFHWvGFj2YbSgPv/s1600/alora-oppo-f1-launch.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ms. Alora Uy Guerrero, OPPO Philippines’ Digital Marketing Manager, introduces OPPO F1." border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrvF1jgkVVr_NiqbYXA57ru3GV1ml-CSOn6JrJf5iLRliTPqm3Y4PYqiKbRFiABKhWeisqZ0MKjyz3QuJDCFtFGcItfUWDt4VNDVKRk7JMHnZ-_ZnMm5OKcunWf0oKYFHWvGFj2YbSgPv/s640/alora-oppo-f1-launch.JPG" title="Ms. Alora Uy Guerrero, OPPO Philippines’ Digital Marketing Manager, introduces OPPO F1." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Ms. Alora Uy Guerrero, OPPO Philippines’ Digital Marketing Manager with Garrick Hung, introduce OPPO F1.</td></tr></tbody></table>As a 'selfie expert' camera, it is packed with Beauty 3.0+ and eight other filters and a display that can double as flash on dim environment.<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/AVvXsEhP7IEjoFT1mZfDsvdBwN63_eyA4rUSPc40Z9K4LLTplP3Hhklxr4U2xX3G1SBeew5dW5p1QBCiKsb4GLAjwFkUDEpQgu77PVL55SlRifLdgshyphenhyphen9h2BLj0D5Xv3egI7HjlPQRySCqs820yV/s1600/selfie-capital.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="SELFIE Nation! What are you waiting for? F1 is here." border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7IEjoFT1mZfDsvdBwN63_eyA4rUSPc40Z9K4LLTplP3Hhklxr4U2xX3G1SBeew5dW5p1QBCiKsb4GLAjwFkUDEpQgu77PVL55SlRifLdgshyphenhyphen9h2BLj0D5Xv3egI7HjlPQRySCqs820yV/s640/selfie-capital.JPG" title="SELFIE Nation! What are you waiting for? F1 is here." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SELFIE Nation! What are you waiting for? F1 is here.</td></tr></tbody></table>Its rear camera has 13-megapixel sensor, f/2.2 aperture lens, Pure Image 2.0+ features and other customization options.<br /><br />The new flagship device is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC with four cores clocked at 1.7GHz and four cores at 1.2 GHz, Adreno 204 GPU and 3GB RAM that runs OPPO's ColorOS 2.1.<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/AVvXsEj2tKY44m4xIaLDmAFH68AobkEYlkjsh48jGi_ouIEa5PGLnK0OMkQ7c6Po9AspqusSfI8-QA6j07bKQoxBeeETT-6p6HMxl81Xdn4WUSIYlAM5w7NAqbh_R0349YWxZUfv-BD0eY0JX1Kl/s1600/oppo-f1-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="OPPO F1 design back" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2tKY44m4xIaLDmAFH68AobkEYlkjsh48jGi_ouIEa5PGLnK0OMkQ7c6Po9AspqusSfI8-QA6j07bKQoxBeeETT-6p6HMxl81Xdn4WUSIYlAM5w7NAqbh_R0349YWxZUfv-BD0eY0JX1Kl/s640/oppo-f1-1.JPG" title="OPPO F1 design back" width="486" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPPO F1 design offers durability and style with fine and delicate <br />smoothening of zircon and sand blasting on back cover. </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/AVvXsEh4QtUijPXlk_oxv7R1wf6UQ4XWj_cpN2XIBQbWMi_QnoG2oegXt59__jPi7ykAc8anQPRJFdqv8w1sikekDfhfCq-NgGVMjYIB7UZklgMxHMVjKsuJtv-6blPwn1q0u_hq1JcC70GtwCY2/s1600/oppo-f1-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="F1 has 5-inch HD screen protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QtUijPXlk_oxv7R1wf6UQ4XWj_cpN2XIBQbWMi_QnoG2oegXt59__jPi7ykAc8anQPRJFdqv8w1sikekDfhfCq-NgGVMjYIB7UZklgMxHMVjKsuJtv-6blPwn1q0u_hq1JcC70GtwCY2/s640/oppo-f1-2.JPG" title="F1 has 5-inch HD screen protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass" width="498" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">F1 has 5-inch HD screen protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b> <b>Here are the OPPO F1 specifications:</b><br /><br />Display: 5-inch IPS HD display, 294ppi<br />Chipset: Snapdragon 616 chip<br />RAM: 3GB of RAM<br />Memory: 16GB of ROM, 128GB microSD card expandable<br />Main camera: 13MP rear shooter<br />Front camera: 8MP selfie shooter<br />Resolution: HD (1280 x 720 pixels)<br />Connectivity: 4G LTE, WiFi n, BT 4.0, GPS<br />OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop, Color OS 2.1<br />Battery: 2500mAh battery capacity<br />Port: microUSB, 3.5mm jack<br />SIM Card Type: Dual-SIM (micro-SIM and nano-SIM)<br /><br />OPPO F1 is available in two colors - Gold and Rose Gold. It is priced at Php 11,990 and now available at OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers nationwide.<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/AVvXsEig9EgWF55AEKN6gvEYlNizr0XYjry-XTqIpCYTnYoyUs1KSP81eTdDG2qHcNXrjaJQfOF_bZBK6ZJicZJEB0V28FA-pWjfF91iqfvFGUHolfEyFJ65vFbsiedQPwbilA7a8JyaNrBP7U_v/s1600/oppo-price-sarahg.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The selfie expert ambassador Sarah Geronimo in TVC reveals OPPO F1 price in the Philippines." border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig9EgWF55AEKN6gvEYlNizr0XYjry-XTqIpCYTnYoyUs1KSP81eTdDG2qHcNXrjaJQfOF_bZBK6ZJicZJEB0V28FA-pWjfF91iqfvFGUHolfEyFJ65vFbsiedQPwbilA7a8JyaNrBP7U_v/s640/oppo-price-sarahg.JPG" title="The selfie expert ambassador Sarah Geronimo in TVC reveals OPPO F1 price in the Philippines." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The selfie expert ambassador Sarah Geronimo in TVC reveals OPPO F1 price in the Philippines.</td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b> <b>OPPO New Partnerships for 2016</b><br /><br />OPPO Philippines also announced collaboration with other organizations. Just recently, the company became title sponsor of the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup. <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/AVvXsEgZbCbnZ77o-hJrKUVUliaDygAlyTSGcPt8Bcv3NCFh51F3weWCH0b585Scz0rszUee1ySDnM0Ydyi-HOm6l3slJyIQ95c_5fg0GcuFQP3ZqbYm1jlO18ywyTVevAjcdYD8Z5AIConBNNc2/s1600/oppo-coach-chot.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Coach Chot Reyes announces OPPO and PBA recent partnership" border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbCbnZ77o-hJrKUVUliaDygAlyTSGcPt8Bcv3NCFh51F3weWCH0b585Scz0rszUee1ySDnM0Ydyi-HOm6l3slJyIQ95c_5fg0GcuFQP3ZqbYm1jlO18ywyTVevAjcdYD8Z5AIConBNNc2/s640/oppo-coach-chot.JPG" title="Coach Chot Reyes announces OPPO and PBA recent partnership" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coach Chot Reyes announces OPPO and PBA recent partnership</td></tr></tbody></table>Its partnership with Home Credit was also sustained for this year to give Filipinos more options to buy F1. From February 19 to March 31 this year, those who have no credit card will have chance to purchase the new selfie phone for as low as Php 1,299 every month for six months at 0 percent interest rate.<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/AVvXsEgcA2d9pfZVcu7fDoTACdqX9vPNE4SMKbcNJMpPs2kX3waL5jK24LwXaGbqaUg4LIvgQ_lTwwOoX4UpLFXofUBkwtIm6MwjlimIMas6FmPS29QAhfRCPHpuVz0lkC3RbJnh7jF8i0hK_NgK/s1600/oppo-f1-price-ph.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="OPPO Philippines to announce F1 Plus soon." border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcA2d9pfZVcu7fDoTACdqX9vPNE4SMKbcNJMpPs2kX3waL5jK24LwXaGbqaUg4LIvgQ_lTwwOoX4UpLFXofUBkwtIm6MwjlimIMas6FmPS29QAhfRCPHpuVz0lkC3RbJnh7jF8i0hK_NgK/s640/oppo-f1-price-ph.JPG" title="OPPO Philippines to announce F1 Plus soon." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPPO Philippines to announce F1 Plus soon.</td></tr></tbody></table>F1 will be available also under Smart's All-In Plan 1200 and on prepaid with free SIM, 50MB free data monthly for six months and Php150 worth of load for every Php 250 accumulated top up per month for six months. <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/AVvXsEj3Na-5JJbmziCXnqBaIiMIFCYmqMtigHEWE8l47WJaWx7HUUuN3ViahL6Qash7BrgM57t25bC9m4Eqz2b07oyRia07l3CgayPnmhbauwkCSFPOITVoQoq-xwXEcUwoXiD3aYvStK9Z9IHw/s1600/oppo-smart-sun.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="OPPO Philippines partners with telcos Smart Communications (Smart) and Sun Cellular" border="0" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Na-5JJbmziCXnqBaIiMIFCYmqMtigHEWE8l47WJaWx7HUUuN3ViahL6Qash7BrgM57t25bC9m4Eqz2b07oyRia07l3CgayPnmhbauwkCSFPOITVoQoq-xwXEcUwoXiD3aYvStK9Z9IHw/s640/oppo-smart-sun.JPG" title="OPPO Philippines partners with telcos Smart Communications (Smart) and Sun Cellular" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OPPO Philippines partners with telcos Smart Communications (Smart) and Sun Cellular</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/AVvXsEj-Cjs2NpWDlNnkuC9FrR-gdxQFABAGwjfQHuDdFnnAwpUsDqGCnWXvln1tUWCqHs7zu2IRqSi6RXMcSr9BuasyNAnhYgR214rcgBgqdwBtXxatK0r1q2w54XF8t1Tv8O355af1NVer5NkW/s1600/oppo-management.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="OPPO Selfie expert launch" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Cjs2NpWDlNnkuC9FrR-gdxQFABAGwjfQHuDdFnnAwpUsDqGCnWXvln1tUWCqHs7zu2IRqSi6RXMcSr9BuasyNAnhYgR214rcgBgqdwBtXxatK0r1q2w54XF8t1Tv8O355af1NVer5NkW/s640/oppo-management.jpg" title="OPPO Selfie expert launch" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From L-R: David Minol (Home Credit), Jay Sumulong (Smart), Chot Reyes (PBA), <br />Alora Guerrero (OPPO), Stephen Cheng (OPPO), and Garrick Hung (OPPO)</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

OPPO F1 now official in the Philippines, priced at Php 11,990

MANILA, Philippines - Global electronics and technology service provider OPPO on Wednesday, February 17, officially launched in the country...

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VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao answers Karen Davila’s burning questions following anti-LGBT comment

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Following his <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/manny-pacquiao-on-same-sex-marriage-draws-flak.html" rel="nofollow">controversial anti-gay comment</a> which caused an uproar among netizens, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao was given the opportunity to answer questions concerning the LGBT, same-sex marriage and several issues in veteran journalist Karen Davila’s dzMM radio program Pasada sa Sais Trenta.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NCF0LbPqp4EbjHY4zpUUzW8MfY6c_L9fXQk_1G7FuGCSnuxbkGc9E5kD7bso8g-WHErd0M8__hP2H5Z75eP9fBtmdmsumnySjdZofa7vly5_xiR20RtXWDgVUMMnvV6qqX1g3LmG6m-v/s1600/pacquiao-davila.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Manny Pacquiao answers Karen Davila’s burning questions following anti-LGBT comment" border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NCF0LbPqp4EbjHY4zpUUzW8MfY6c_L9fXQk_1G7FuGCSnuxbkGc9E5kD7bso8g-WHErd0M8__hP2H5Z75eP9fBtmdmsumnySjdZofa7vly5_xiR20RtXWDgVUMMnvV6qqX1g3LmG6m-v/s640/pacquiao-davila.jpg" title="Manny Pacquiao answers Karen Davila’s burning questions following anti-LGBT comment" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The athlete-politician answered the gruelling questions of Davila via phone patch days after making a statement that homosexuals are 'worse than animals.' Although the Pinoy boxing champion earlier apologized for making the derogatory remark against members of the LGBT, Pacquiao earned the ire of netizens and even lost a deal with sports giant Nike.<br /><br />READ: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/nike-ends-deal-pacquiao-anti-lgbt-comment.html" rel="nofollow">Nike ends deal with Pacquiao over anti-LGBT remark</a><br /><br />In his interview, Pacquiao stressed that he is not against nor does he condemn homosexuals as he even supports scholars who happen to members of the LGBT community. But the 37-year-old politician pointed out that he strongly opposes the act of intercourse among same-sex couples since it was clearly stated in the Bible. <br /><br />Known for throwing fearless questions to her guests, Davila asked Pacquiao during the 25-minute interview: "Naiintindihan kita na lagi mong kino-quote ang Bibliya, pero narinig mo na ba ang kasabihan na, 'separation of Church and State'? Ang paghihiwalay sa relihiyon sa Estado sa pamamahala ng gobyerno. Narinig mo na ba ang phrase na 'yun, na 'separation of Church and State’?”<br /><br />(I understand that you are always quoting the Bible but have you heard about the ‘separation of Church and State’? The separation of religion from State in terms of running the government. Have you heard about the phrase separation of Church and State’?)<br /><br />To which Pacquiao replied: “Opo pero lagi nating tandaan na it is impossible for a nation to be successful without the guidance of the Lord.”<br /><br />(Yes but we should always remember that it is impossible for a nation to be successful without the guidance of the Lord.)<br /><br />Later during the interview Davila didn’t hesitate to ask Pacquiao,who is also a pastor, if he is fit to be a senator or a pastor.<br /><br />According to Pacquiao, the only solution to corruption in the country is to have godly leaders. He is hoping that all leaders in the country will be godly since these leaders will have fear of the Lord not to steal money.<br /><br />Lastly, Davila asked whether it is Pacquiao’s role to judge.<br /><br />“Sino ba ako para mag-judge ng tao? Makasalanan ako. But I’m telling the truth. Sinusunod ko lang nakalagay sa Bible. I must obey the Word of God,” Pacquiao said.<br /><br />( Who am I to judge people? I am also sinful. But I’m telling the truth. I’m just following what’s written in the Bible. I must obey the Word of God.)<br /><br />Watch his full interview.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wNhPEuMGklI" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao answers Karen Davila’s burning questions following anti-LGBT comment

MANILA, Philippines- Following his controversial anti-gay comment which caused an uproar among netizens, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao was ...

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Miss Saigon to hold Manila auditions, Boyce Avenue thankful to Pinoys, Disneyland in PH not so soon?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><b>Miss Saigon auditions in Manila this March</b><br /><br />Those who are aspiring to become a global broadway star, the Miss Saigon team will be in Manila on March 15 and 16. British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh announced the dates with registration to attend the event on March 11-12.<br /><br />The world renowned musical paved the way for the legendary Filipino broadway stars like Joanna Ampil, Rachelle Ann Go and Lea Salonga to penetrate the global theater industry by earning raves and accolades on their performances. This time around, the production and creative team are looking for prospective talents who can play the roles of Kim, Gigi, Thuy, The Engineer and other Asian roles.<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/AVvXsEiKiFDhAGeBZ3Vtm3g41GYhweR9refy3wT5h2Af8yU-ZEr8MI2YFl9N29uIUHTM5qTZOLzhFFMQ7YHHa1U1IJruxlCDmQ_paaSv2RFtAReTizcO93kQsz2KfUqLqGT0mC2fdyojVcAHxel3/s1600/MissSaigon.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Saigon opens its doors to potential talents. " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiFDhAGeBZ3Vtm3g41GYhweR9refy3wT5h2Af8yU-ZEr8MI2YFl9N29uIUHTM5qTZOLzhFFMQ7YHHa1U1IJruxlCDmQ_paaSv2RFtAReTizcO93kQsz2KfUqLqGT0mC2fdyojVcAHxel3/s640/MissSaigon.jpg" title="Miss Saigon opens its doors to potential talents. " width="446" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Miss Saigon opens its doors to potential talents. <br />Photo credit: broadwayworld.com</td></tr></tbody></table>For interested applicants, the preferred age bracket must be 16-40 years old with exemplary command of the English language and high quality singing voice. Applicants should only need to bring their CV and a photo as well as 16 bars of a song from the 'Miss Saigon' musical.<br /><br />The auditions will be handled by Bobby Garcia, who was also an Associate Director for the Miss Saigon and Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) at the Opera Haus located in 3657 Buendia Street, Makati City on the said dates. - Michael Santiago/ The Summit Express<br /><br /><b>Boyce Avenue back in the Philippines for a series of post-Valentine gigs</b><br /><br />Coming from their successful Valentine concert last year, the American rock band tweeted their excitement on their return to the country upon gracing the 'Tonight with Boy Abunda' show in ABS-CBN:<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow! It's so great to be back in the PHILIPPINES! We had a blast last night on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TWBA?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#TWBA</a>. Tonight we play in MANILA! <a href="https://t.co/CSvVfHx3nN" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/CSvVfHx3nN</a></div>— Boyce Avenue (@BoyceAvenue) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoyceAvenue/status/699486809751851008" rel="nofollow">February 16, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Having an already established fan based in the Philippines, the band's visit is also aligned with its mission to promote its latest single 'Be Somebody' and to prepare its Pinoy fans with the upcoming release of their much anticipated third album entitled 'Road Less Traveled.' Fans trooped to the Araneta Coliseum last Tuesday (February 16) as they were serenaded by the band that went to become an independent after being signed before to a major label namely the Universal Republic.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Still stoked on yesterday's show. Thanks for a wonderful night Manila! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FindMe?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#FindMe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Philippines?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#Philippines</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeSomebodyWorldTour?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#BeSomebodyWorldTour</a> <a href="https://t.co/nnq8ZT0ucV" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/nnq8ZT0ucV</a></div>— Boyce Avenue (@BoyceAvenue) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoyceAvenue/status/699940837765984257" rel="nofollow">February 17, 2016</a></blockquote></center><br />Aside from the trio, songwriter-musician Savanna Outen and the young Australian band, At Sunset were also at the concert, taking the fans into a night of intense musical indulgence. Aside from the Manila concert, Boyce Avenue is also set to perform in key cities of the country such as Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod and Baguio. <br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">PHILIPPINES!! Cant wait to be back in Feb w/ more dates than ever!! Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod & Baguoi!! <a href="https://t.co/cUykLj6ZF5" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/cUykLj6ZF5</a></div>— Boyce Avenue (@BoyceAvenue) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoyceAvenue/status/666467058863833088" rel="nofollow">November 17, 2015</a></blockquote></center><br /><b>Disneyland in the Philippines? Not so soon.</b><br /><br />What has been a long standing rumor of the Philippines having its own Disneyland theme park has been shut following the meeting of President Benigno Aquino III and some executive of Disney. The meeting discussed the potential investments that the American multi-national company might enter into. Unfortunately, building another Disneyland theme park was part of the discussion.<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/AVvXsEh3BQcgDyBeZdkWPq-YKbxM1tZzI_WAU_DzfPBy3Ej6yG_tURhcQ9qK4RrFyBSdUXpLMG5OdQcB9wUYuXQUPQ24_ijfkLmpcpm8qiXMvGejFDLKJetPW_q-KJAXOfzT5zhm6as4fNr_JUGC/s1600/Disney.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Disneyland in the Philippines" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BQcgDyBeZdkWPq-YKbxM1tZzI_WAU_DzfPBy3Ej6yG_tURhcQ9qK4RrFyBSdUXpLMG5OdQcB9wUYuXQUPQ24_ijfkLmpcpm8qiXMvGejFDLKJetPW_q-KJAXOfzT5zhm6as4fNr_JUGC/s640/Disney.jpg" title="Disneyland in the Philippines" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Sorry, not time yet for Mickey to hang out with Pinoys. Photo credit: hongkongdisneyland.com</td></tr></tbody></table>It can be noted that there were various sources online that has been spreading the possibility of having a Disneyland theme park to be built at Clark, Pampanga, but as of the moment, the Philippine market isn't that big enough to fuel the existence of another Disneyland in Asia.<br /><br /><b><i>-Michael Santiago/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Miss Saigon to hold Manila auditions, Boyce Avenue thankful to Pinoys, Disneyland in PH not so soon?

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Nike ends deal with Pacquiao over anti-LGBT remark

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Sports giant Nike has terminated its business relationship with Filipino boxing icon Rep. Manny Pacquiao following the Senatorial candidate’s <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/manny-pacquiao-on-same-sex-marriage-draws-flak.html" rel="nofollow">derogatory remarks against gay people</a>.<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/AVvXsEhPWnJzoqps0DnZy4V9c5u5pOUKILo711LOYCfsW3Efs8tlF-rkCQ8qZvbDh3ZMLZu_rAMZ729C6p78d2xFKEhmqgUnNmSCPGY3NGXI09xmTZkmG6R7ypXuQZUS5kSYFetCvRsEcfXc7c94/s1600/nike+pacquiao.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nike ends deal with Pacquiao over anti-LGBT remark" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWnJzoqps0DnZy4V9c5u5pOUKILo711LOYCfsW3Efs8tlF-rkCQ8qZvbDh3ZMLZu_rAMZ729C6p78d2xFKEhmqgUnNmSCPGY3NGXI09xmTZkmG6R7ypXuQZUS5kSYFetCvRsEcfXc7c94/s640/nike+pacquiao.png" title="Nike ends deal with Pacquiao over anti-LGBT remark" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Sports giant Nike takes a stand on the latest controversy involving former endorser Manny Pacquiao. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Adweek</td></tr></tbody></table>In a statement released on Wednesday, Feb 17, Nike said: “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments abhorrent. Nike strongly opposes discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting and standing up for the rights of the LGBT community. We no longer have a relationship with Manny Pacquiao.”<br /><br />The 37-year-old eight-time world boxing champion made the homophobic comment during an interview with Bilang Pilipino, the data-drive election coverage of TV5. Pacquiao described homosexuals as “worse than animals” when asked to give his opinion about same-sex marriage.<br /><br />“Mas masahol pa sa hayop ang tao,” Pacquiao said about members of the LGBT.<br /><br />(Humans are worse than animals.)<br /><br />Pacquiao’s controversial statement immediately caused uproar among netizens particularly among famous members and supporters of the Filipino LGBT community like Kapamilya TV host Boy Abunda, comedian Vice Ganda, singer/songwriter Aiza Seguerra, comedian John Lapuz and veteran singer Lea Salonga. International social media superstar Perez Hilton also slammed Pacquiao over his anti-gay comment.<br /><br />On Tuesday, February 16, Pacquiao posted a video of him apologizing on Facebook. Wearing a Nike shirt, the two-term Congressman said: "I’m sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me for those I’ve hurt.” <br /><br />Here’s a video of his apology.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">I'm sorry for hurting people by comparing homosexuals to animals. Please forgive me for those I've hurt. God Bless! <a href="https://t.co/bqjRcWqp8R" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/bqjRcWqp8R</a></div>— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) <a href="https://twitter.com/mannypacquiao/status/699549902825590785" rel="nofollow">February 16, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> </center><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Nike ends deal with Pacquiao over anti-LGBT remark

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LOOK: Stray dog gets a second chance in life

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A stray dog who spent most of her life enduring pain and suffering in the streets has finally got her second chance in life.<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/AVvXsEhwDvleHDkf64Wdy3Y4uVAxUMarwxqNFo7M9-YuC-3fKK7Q9ezAHQF62zuzQpl94VIXKydXtvJqHcdzEuK5NkrSq3fmBpdCFibuEvkIKntF1VYKj7tNMfTw-54VI5WF1LtAYUBq-CtDrBML/s1600/kelsey1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Before meeting her rescuers, Kelsey was a stray dog struggling to survive. " border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDvleHDkf64Wdy3Y4uVAxUMarwxqNFo7M9-YuC-3fKK7Q9ezAHQF62zuzQpl94VIXKydXtvJqHcdzEuK5NkrSq3fmBpdCFibuEvkIKntF1VYKj7tNMfTw-54VI5WF1LtAYUBq-CtDrBML/s640/kelsey1.jpg" title="Before meeting her rescuers, Kelsey was a stray dog struggling to survive. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Before meeting her rescuers, Kelsey was a stray dog struggling to survive. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra</td></tr></tbody></table>According to a Facebook post by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1108071485909691.1073741954.126587470724769&type=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GreenYatra</a>, Kelsey was once a poor dog struggling to find food in order to stay alive. Because no one was taking care of her, Kelsey’s health suffered as parasites attacked her skin and body. <br /><br />But her life completely changed after a family saw her on the side of the road. Aware that Kelsey badly needed their help, the family decided to rescue her. Although Kelsey was not used to being taken care of, she surprisingly responded well to the humans who took her into theircustody. <br /><br />Kelsey was given what she needed: food to nourish her body as well as proper medical treatment. <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/AVvXsEhFeaZ_OCKfjScz7veolyfDxVEs1wKyqd0noJP1Djit0vMCpf_2v3Eucp71qCPid8RF61c6tas5Z6ipbgOCbEdsn8ptjFL_zxFFTwzBP1j2khup_vTEdZV07Fby4bq8zQSW8zgVGmyWdWYB/s1600/kelsey4.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The dog, who was neglected all her life, finally received what she needed. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeaZ_OCKfjScz7veolyfDxVEs1wKyqd0noJP1Djit0vMCpf_2v3Eucp71qCPid8RF61c6tas5Z6ipbgOCbEdsn8ptjFL_zxFFTwzBP1j2khup_vTEdZV07Fby4bq8zQSW8zgVGmyWdWYB/s1600/kelsey4.jpg" title="The dog, who was neglected all her life, finally received what she needed. " /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">The dog, who was neglected all her life, finally received what she needed. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra</td></tr></tbody></table>The dog who was once neglected was surprisingly loving to the people around her particularly to the family who welcomed her into their home. She even learned to socialize with other dogs since she no longer had to fight for food. <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/AVvXsEj_OcCvnCOAHiET0U78XwKnS3CKZs8EHF4GqBhBy1rTTv4tIaCysgEW-QKCKnFTjn2eOLLd_ueS1oPWAgqLA8IqpD-9Al2vnqOeU2smLePv4ut1zuY9P_Js8CpjWtwfRGWt3yoH2qzFx8dS/s1600/kelsey5.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kelsey learns to socialize with other dogs." border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OcCvnCOAHiET0U78XwKnS3CKZs8EHF4GqBhBy1rTTv4tIaCysgEW-QKCKnFTjn2eOLLd_ueS1oPWAgqLA8IqpD-9Al2vnqOeU2smLePv4ut1zuY9P_Js8CpjWtwfRGWt3yoH2qzFx8dS/s400/kelsey5.jpg" title="Kelsey learns to socialize with other dogs." width="365" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Kelsey learns to socialize with other dogs. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra</td></tr></tbody></table>As days passed, Kelsey began putting on some weight. Through the treatments she received, the dog’s fur started growing back. In no time, Kelsey started looking healthy. <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/AVvXsEiQfxWL70mAGSixxJELuUJ5uQXxoKywojBfL7GRTrQhlk5Z1Vs7CySazzk41Jmeuk1_cynTpY81U9teGcZxDWcQBdkE7kCEYvw0q_2jaMkURsGWMQLnLy_2YnG9DB1JAZy0ga6Ch8CMYKj0/s1600/kelsey6.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kelsey dramatically transformed from a poor-looking pooch into a healthy one." border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfxWL70mAGSixxJELuUJ5uQXxoKywojBfL7GRTrQhlk5Z1Vs7CySazzk41Jmeuk1_cynTpY81U9teGcZxDWcQBdkE7kCEYvw0q_2jaMkURsGWMQLnLy_2YnG9DB1JAZy0ga6Ch8CMYKj0/s400/kelsey6.jpg" title="Kelsey dramatically transformed from a poor-looking pooch into a healthy one." width="342" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Kelsey dramatically transformed from a poor-looking pooch into a healthy one. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra</td></tr></tbody></table>Despite the struggles she faced in life, Kelsey still gave her trust and affection to humans. Indeed, her fateful encounter with the family who rescued her dramatically changed the course of her life.<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/AVvXsEhp-GstcEAp0QIjSW3tOfdKFReHdvlrNec_P3F2T5SAFWY6azrVSn1VveWhI5UGQ0OFfem_KuvJXihoV0l_CnsHU2gvdXCt7L-Ii_dUFNQLlz2Tq4jKEbQpWdZFRMw70EMUDqHLHDbJTts5/s1600/kelsey+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Despite the struggles she faced, Kelsey is grateful to the people who helped her." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-GstcEAp0QIjSW3tOfdKFReHdvlrNec_P3F2T5SAFWY6azrVSn1VveWhI5UGQ0OFfem_KuvJXihoV0l_CnsHU2gvdXCt7L-Ii_dUFNQLlz2Tq4jKEbQpWdZFRMw70EMUDqHLHDbJTts5/s1600/kelsey+7.jpg" title="Despite the struggles she faced, Kelsey is grateful to the people who helped her." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Despite the struggles she faced, Kelsey is grateful to the people who helped her. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Green Yatra</td></tr></tbody></table>The heartwarming story of Kelsey has touched the hearts of netizens getting over 20,000 shares on Facebook. Read Kelsey’s full <a href="https://web.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1108071485909691.1073741954.126587470724769&type=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">story here</a>. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

LOOK: Stray dog gets a second chance in life

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LOOK: Woman from South Cotabato reportedly gives birth to a snake

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A report by Bombo Radyo Koronadal has revealed that a 37-year-old married woman from Koronadal City has apparently given birth to a 2-foot long snake on Tuesday, February 16.<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/AVvXsEjBbItEp0UnL75ucW-ulwO3MK6aNmi7AD5CDiu-iFcSi9FxcscaIJYcwtCD8HQEkm_4T3wbVHCLu21Xvw2Ng498JGUOTxw5ZZLrZzSbYDqs7PNXtRbtQ41F1nTPleUQjyRIWBWboxNOTihW/s1600/south-cotabato-gives-birth-snake.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" Woman from South Cotabato reportedly gives birth to a snake" border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBbItEp0UnL75ucW-ulwO3MK6aNmi7AD5CDiu-iFcSi9FxcscaIJYcwtCD8HQEkm_4T3wbVHCLu21Xvw2Ng498JGUOTxw5ZZLrZzSbYDqs7PNXtRbtQ41F1nTPleUQjyRIWBWboxNOTihW/s640/south-cotabato-gives-birth-snake.jpg" title=" Woman from South Cotabato reportedly gives birth to a snake" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Bombo Radyo Koronadal</td></tr></tbody></table>Based on Bombo Radyo Koronadal’s exclusive interview with the woman’s parents, the woman, whose name is withheld for privacy reasons, initially experienced symptoms of morning sickness such as vomiting, weight loss as well as loss of appetite due to unbearable stomach pain. The woman later confirmed that she was pregnant after undergoing pregnancy test and ultrasound scan in the hospital. <br /><br />However, doctors were unable to verify if the woman was indeed carrying a child since its shape was unusual and had a long body.<br /><br />Clueless with their daughter’s condition, the parents decided to bring the woman to several faith healers. However, out of 7 faith healers, only one claimed that he could remove what’s inside the woman’s womb.<br /><br />After undergoing almost a month of “treatment” with the faith healer, the woman reportedly gave birth to a creature similar to a snake in front of her parents, relatives and several witnesses. Allegedly, the snake’s teeth resembled that of piranha’s.<br /><br />Although the snake was still alive when the woman gave birth to it, it was the mother who killed it using a sharpened bamboo called a “bagakay”. The snake’s lifeless body was also burned by the woman.<br /><br />As of press time, the woman is recovering from the ordeal.<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/bomboradyokoronadal/posts/1039960319380607" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/bomboradyokoronadal/posts/1039960319380607">BOMBO NEWS EXCLUSIVE:Ginang sa South Cotabato, nagsilang ng ahasKORONADAL CITY - Usap-usapan sa ngayon ang...<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/bomboradyokoronadal/" rel="nofollow">Bombo Radyo Koronadal</a> on <a href="https://web.facebook.com/bomboradyokoronadal/posts/1039960319380607" rel="nofollow">Tuesday, February 16, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />In the past, there had been several reports from around the world claiming that a human has given birth to a snake. Just this month, a woman from Somalia supposedly gave birth to unusual twins: a boy and a snake. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

LOOK: Woman from South Cotabato reportedly gives birth to a snake

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VIDEO: Freak accident in Marcos Highway flyover in Baguio City goes viral

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- A video of a freak accident involving a motorcycle and a Mitsubishi Adventure along the Marcos Highway flyover in Baguio City which took place on on Saturday, February 13 has gone viral.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEapdX9WzXc-3MkhCuWFVpQxP5aQXI4cLKKOGw9J9uECiS-lB1bktKlqGMV8fIgTM-4AAiVX3W_Et8xC2N-K4It6uyjtxZUgLjV1s5v6ZLjIhTwZVJDzL_C1ua6RUsMFe4xCMqA2mHTNl/s1600/baguio-accident.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Freak accident in Marcos Highway flyover in Baguio City goes viral" border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEapdX9WzXc-3MkhCuWFVpQxP5aQXI4cLKKOGw9J9uECiS-lB1bktKlqGMV8fIgTM-4AAiVX3W_Et8xC2N-K4It6uyjtxZUgLjV1s5v6ZLjIhTwZVJDzL_C1ua6RUsMFe4xCMqA2mHTNl/s640/baguio-accident.jpg" title="Freak accident in Marcos Highway flyover in Baguio City goes viral" width="560" /></a></div><br />In a viral dashcam video shared by netizen Leo Kimbungan on Top Gear Philippines, a Mitsubishi AUV was spotted overtaking on the left lane on a yellow double line. Unfortunately, a motorcycle speeding away on the opposite lane had a head-on collision with the Mitsubishi vehicle since the latter overtook on a blind curve. As a result of the reckless move of the Mitsubishi AUV driver, the driver of the motorcycle was sent flying into the air over the AUV then fell flat on the concrete. During the duration of the footage, the driver seemingly looked lifeless as it lay still on the road.<br /><br />However, a certain Carlo Bueno, who is apparently a staff at Baguio General Hospital where the driver was brought, said that the motorcycle driver survived the mishap and only sustained an open arm fracture.<br /><br />The video has amassed over 1 million views and almost 30,000 shares as of press time.<br /><br />Warning: This video contains graphic content.<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-video" data-allowfullscreen="1" data-href="/topgearphilippines/videos/vb.110345575679186/1040193512694383/?type=3"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/topgearphilippines/videos/1040193512694383/"><a href="https://web.facebook.com/topgearphilippines/videos/1040193512694383/" rel="nofollow">WHAT THE ACTUAL F?!</a><br />Never overtake or counter-flow on a double yellow line. (Video from Leo Kimbungan)<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/topgearphilippines/" rel="nofollow">TOP GEAR PHILIPPINES</a> on Monday, February 15, 2016</blockquote></div></div></center><br />According to an article by Top Gear Philippines, a double yellow line signifies a no-passing zone. This means that motorists are strictly prohibited from overtaking or counter-flowing as doing such will highly lead into an accident. This road marking is often seen on blind curves and on bridges. <br /><br />Although several netizens pointed out that the Mitsubishi driver was unfamiliar with <br />the significance of a double yellow line, others think that the driver was aware but just disregarded the rule and failed to consider the safety of other motorists. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

VIDEO: Freak accident in Marcos Highway flyover in Baguio City goes viral

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Manny Pacquiao on same-sex marriage: “Mas masahol pa sa hayop ang tao” (Video)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Filipino boxing icon and Senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao’s drew flak from several celebrities as well as netizens after making a controversial remark regarding same-sex marriage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrsKRsE7k1OWkVcaDI26u_MlBPudwW9yC5blF6DKPPyH46AqBER2068IqfcKKgsoVsQryKmLypIFfY5qhyphenhyphenNUGEXt4PWn_sVEvSWpHIZWrfoz4khy2qQ_IRwJ0ymG8sBiEFxSf6t5eaWi6/s1600/manny-pacquiao-same-sex-marriage.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrsKRsE7k1OWkVcaDI26u_MlBPudwW9yC5blF6DKPPyH46AqBER2068IqfcKKgsoVsQryKmLypIFfY5qhyphenhyphenNUGEXt4PWn_sVEvSWpHIZWrfoz4khy2qQ_IRwJ0ymG8sBiEFxSf6t5eaWi6/s640/manny-pacquiao-same-sex-marriage.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In his interview with Bilang Pilipino, the data-driven election coverage by several news outlets, Congressman Pacquiao expressed his disapproval on the issue of same-sex unions.<br /><br />He said: “Ginawa ang babae para sa lalaki, ginawa ang lalaki para sa babae.”<br />(The woman was created for a man, the man was made for a woman.)<br /><br />“Common sense lang. Makakita ka ba ng any animals na lalaki sa lalaki o babae sa babae? Mas mabuti pa yung hayop. Marunong kumikilala, kung lalaki o lalaki, babae babae,” he added.<br /><br />(It’s just common sense. Will you see animals where male is to male and female is to female? Animals are better. They can distinguish male or female.)<br /><br />“Ngayon kung lalaki sa lalaki, babae sa babae, mas masahol pa sa hayop ang tao,” the Sarangani representative boldly stated.<br /><br />(If we allow male to male, female to female, then humans are worse than animals.)<br /><br />Watch the controversial video below.<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-video" data-allowfullscreen="1" data-href="/BilangPilipino/videos/vb.1636712249941645/1700629180216618/?type=3"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/BilangPilipino/videos/1700629180216618/"><a href="https://web.facebook.com/BilangPilipino/videos/1700629180216618/" rel="nofollow">Manny Pacquiao on same-sex marriage</a><br />"Mas masahol pa sa hayop." Senatorial aspirant and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao had this to say when we asked him for his stand on same-sex marriage. #BilangPilipino<br />Posted by <a href="https://web.facebook.com/BilangPilipino/" rel="nofollow">Bilang Pilipino</a> on Monday, February 15, 2016</blockquote></div></div></center><br />Celebrities particularly members of the LGBT community have boldly expressed their opinion on Pacquiao’s statement about same sex marriage. The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) senatorial bet was criticized for saying that same sex unions are worse than animals.<br /><br />Comedian Vice Ganda and John Lapuz, musician Aiza Seguerra, and famous blogger Perez Hilton didn’t hide their dismay on Pacquiao’s insensitive remark about same sex marriage. <br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BBz8QcNtM-j/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Ang kailangan ng bansang ito ay mga taong nag-iisip. Utang na loob, kilalanin ninyo ang iboboto ninyo.</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by CY Diño Seguerra (@cyseguerra) on <time datetime="2016-02-15T15:15:26+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2016 at 7:15am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BB0RqTsrg7T/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">I beg you my dear fellow filipinos and ofcourse my fellow LGBT family. Pls dont vote Manny Pacquio. Hayop ang tingin nya sa atin. Ty. #MightAsWell #MannyBobo</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by KorekKaJohn (@korekkajohn) on <time datetime="2016-02-15T18:22:28+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2016 at 10:22am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="“//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">The LGBT is a group of people. We are humans. But not animals. Though we're no saints we will pray for Manny Pacquiao.</div>— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/699455860632719361" rel="nofollow">February 16, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center></div><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">May mga taong nakaattend lng ng prayer meeting at nakapagbasa lng ng bibliya higit pa sa Diyos ang turing sa sarili nila kung makapanghusga.</div>— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/699458759609823232" rel="nofollow">February 16, 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/MannyPacquiao?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#MannyPacquiao</a> has some seriously messed up views on same-sex marriage <a href="https://t.co/I3zTlNRPa2" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/I3zTlNRPa2</a> <a href="https://t.co/FVmWjNt4a2" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/FVmWjNt4a2</a></div>— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) <a href="https://twitter.com/PerezHilton/status/699263254200094721" rel="nofollow">February 15, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Manny Pacquiao on same-sex marriage: “Mas masahol pa sa hayop ang tao” (Video)

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SM releases statement on alleged Valentine's Day suicide at Megamall

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - SM mall operations SVP Steven Tan has released statement on Monday regarding the alleged suicide incident happened at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Valentine's Day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2PKEwHwqX_0zLu0_962pvQHaDjvjyCyf9Ax2oqwITc8v8DKsnshwM52upPzCxD1McVR4tLMbPW9M4SnKUyXFK8RJrMjiX5vwSf2sqwuNpzc8hyphenhyphenbe8pYMEy_RwYubg57YofPwxgz2KggU/s1600/MEGAMALL-SUICIDE.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="statement on alleged Valentine's Day suicide at Megamall" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg2PKEwHwqX_0zLu0_962pvQHaDjvjyCyf9Ax2oqwITc8v8DKsnshwM52upPzCxD1McVR4tLMbPW9M4SnKUyXFK8RJrMjiX5vwSf2sqwuNpzc8hyphenhyphenbe8pYMEy_RwYubg57YofPwxgz2KggU/s400/MEGAMALL-SUICIDE.JPG" title="statement on alleged Valentine's Day suicide at Megamall" width="398" /></a></div><br /><br />Tan said that the woman fell at Building B in SM Megamall was rushed to the hospital by the mall personnel.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/viral-photo-girl-commits-suicide-at-megamall-on-valentines-day.html" rel="nofollow">VIRAL PHOTO: Girl commits suicide at Megamall on Valentine's Day?</a><br /><br />It is not yet confirmed whether it was an accident or suicide but he added that local authorities are currently investigating the matter.<br /><br />"“A woman fell at Building B in SM Megamall. She was immediately rushed to the hospital by the mall personnel. The mall security and the local authorities are currently investigating the matter. We will cooperate for further inquiry,” Tan said in a statement.<br /><br />On Sunday, netizens were shocked as photos of the incident went viral online. Mallgoers who witnessed the tragedy also expressed their sympathy on social media.<br /><br />"Megamall" has been a trending topic on Valentine's Day immediately after the incident.</div>

SM releases statement on alleged Valentine's Day suicide at Megamall

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VIRAL PHOTO: Girl commits suicide at Megamall on Valentine's Day

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Photos of a girl who allegedly committed suicide at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Valentine's Day (February 14) went viral on Sunday night.<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/AVvXsEiBjSV_UJaz1FClu_tZxm1d8YgfNH8wwpAP2EPQj9CH-pfGbjiRN8KESFCwEoGBF6JZFdI0SjXxG-tyMlQ-2AHz2QLOkNm6wkNwxL2OmT-w0ZiSuWLgDzHMunDMJe9IxFQ4pVRwKo0-jPFb/s1600/suicide-magamall.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="commits suicide at Megamall on Valentine's Day" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjSV_UJaz1FClu_tZxm1d8YgfNH8wwpAP2EPQj9CH-pfGbjiRN8KESFCwEoGBF6JZFdI0SjXxG-tyMlQ-2AHz2QLOkNm6wkNwxL2OmT-w0ZiSuWLgDzHMunDMJe9IxFQ4pVRwKo0-jPFb/s640/suicide-magamall.JPG" title="commits suicide at Megamall on Valentine's Day" width="526" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Girl falls to her death at Megamall on Valentine's Day.</td></tr></tbody></table>Netizen Tabs ‏@GioseppeTabs on Twitter shared a short clip showing the lifeless body of girl near the Building B elevator wearing green t-shirt and khaki shorts.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">OH MY GAH! May dead scene dito sa Megamall. Nag-suicide yung girl, she jumped from the 4th or 5th! I am so scared! <a href="https://t.co/2d8lMxfX0J" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/2d8lMxfX0J</a></div>— Tabs (@GioseppeTabs) <a href="https://twitter.com/GioseppeTabs/status/698832406594211840" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Here are some of the comments of netizens on Twitter:<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Megamall suicide. Please read. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/eFFA7WQ9WN" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/eFFA7WQ9WN</a></div>— Mark Angelo V Ching (@mvching) <a href="https://twitter.com/mvching/status/698868442418417664" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">This day ends with a tragedy. 🙁 Sympathies for the girl who jumped to her death in Megamall, her family, & friends. May they all find peace.</div>— E (@paanipedro) <a href="https://twitter.com/paanipedro/status/698872989316575232" rel="nofollow">February 14, 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">May people be empowered to think that living is the most courageous thing to do. RIP to the person who committed suicide at Megamall.</div>— Jasmine Pinugu (@babyshy93) <a href="https://twitter.com/babyshy93/status/698871253151543296" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Note: This is a developing story. Refresh page for the updates.</div>

VIRAL PHOTO: Girl commits suicide at Megamall on Valentine's Day

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VIDEO: 'J Morning' sings Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw" on 'I Love OPM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Korean group 'J Morning' advanced to the second level of competition as they performed Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw" on ABS-CBN's Filipino reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Sunday, February 14, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wx-3FdVftpKSLb7Le8hd7Q3sID4i0vYb5iTp8an2OF2mUk8TLrnJUW3toilPfk4QCncQvr3MENfUjWU9v-67mQCrZyAHRYVBTvUzUe4uaMtchq-xahcu1RQBPJU6PoR5RJF7_CIXUqmF/s1600/J-morning-i-love-opm.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'J Morning' sings Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw" on 'I Love OPM" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wx-3FdVftpKSLb7Le8hd7Q3sID4i0vYb5iTp8an2OF2mUk8TLrnJUW3toilPfk4QCncQvr3MENfUjWU9v-67mQCrZyAHRYVBTvUzUe4uaMtchq-xahcu1RQBPJU6PoR5RJF7_CIXUqmF/s640/J-morning-i-love-opm.jpg" title=" 'J Morning' sings Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw" on 'I Love OPM" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />'J Morning' upbeat and entertaning performance received APPROVED rating from the judges called "Himig-gration Officers" composed of Toni Gonzaga, Martin Rivera and Lani Misalucha. <br /><br />"Lahat ng hinahanap namin ng TOURISTars, nasa inyo! Para na kami nanonood ng variety show, concert na kayo yung bida!," Toni commented.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: I Love OPM: J-Morning - "Ikaw" by Yeng Constantino (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PzHi43y2GBY" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.<br /><br />Did you like 'J Morning' I Love OPM performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: 'J Morning' sings Yeng Constantino's "Ikaw" on 'I Love OPM

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VIDEO: 'Shadow Ace' gives good vibes on Pilipinas Got Talent

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Shadow play artist Philip Galit from Calatagan, Batangas gave good vibes on his performance on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 audition on Sunday, February 14, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE8kMZbCJiO7uydDgbXhkbRf0mJaq3CCRdyUMRWVdevf2-2I44HMV0kQaQ5GQb21VTXmT6_kU7Isz-P1xjhqy1lBvJxZmnY7NP2Up0erVsDAyK5XnQDGFK3pcgagl9IMwMf9myjqgy5Cw/s1600/shadow-ace-pgt.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'Shadow Ace' gives good vibes on Pilipinas Got Talent" border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE8kMZbCJiO7uydDgbXhkbRf0mJaq3CCRdyUMRWVdevf2-2I44HMV0kQaQ5GQb21VTXmT6_kU7Isz-P1xjhqy1lBvJxZmnY7NP2Up0erVsDAyK5XnQDGFK3pcgagl9IMwMf9myjqgy5Cw/s640/shadow-ace-pgt.jpg" title=" 'Shadow Ace' gives good vibes on Pilipinas Got Talent" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Known as "Shadow Ace," the 19-year old lad said his performance is inspired by his childhood experience as a sort of entertainment when there's a brown-out and nothing to do but to play.<br /><br />"Ayaw ko na kasi maulit yung kabataan ko na mahirap kami, wala kaming kuryente at pampasok. Sa kahirapan na yun ko kinuha ang lakas ng loob at motivation para sumali sa Pilipinas Got Talent," Galit said.<br /><br />"Ang bongga mo! Nagamit mo sa maganda 'yang kamay mo kapag brownout," Vice Ganda commented.<br /><br />"Isa lang masasabi ko, artist ka," judge Robin Padilla said.<br /><br />Shadow Ace advance to the next level of the competition.<br /><br />WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Shadow Ace - Shadow Play Performer (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AQ6v-a4rP50" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/flair-bartending-couple-liquid-concepts-gets-second-golden-buzzers-pgt.html" rel="nofollow">VIDEO: 'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT)</a><br /><br />Shadow Ace's performance was even compared to another shadow act, the Asia's Got Talent winner and PGT finalist El Gamma Penubra.<br /><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Ang galing sa shadow talent ng mga taga Batangas ah. El Gamma Penumbra at tong bago na Shadow Ace. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Valentine?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5Valentine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT</a></div>— Jover Bryan™ (@JoverBryan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoverBryan/status/698843827751284737" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><br />Did you enjoy Shadow Ace performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: 'Shadow Ace' gives good vibes on Pilipinas Got Talent

MANILA, Philippines - Shadow play artist Philip Galit from Calatagan, Batangas gave good vibes on his performance on Pilipinas Got Talent (...

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VIDEO: Flair Bartending Couple 'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on PGT

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The flair bartending couple from Quezon City called "Liquid Concepts" received the second Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 5) on Valentine's Day episode Sunday, February 14.<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/AVvXsEgX2F2ElD7hCnZRW83M5AvH5d1JepU1qmY6hac_kdrnLukRdZAa5QAoGITXs-Ggnp5tBUro6tJzcRhG6SZl3pUrRQSktCyWz4sYde5LW7EyGoUrW5pebhL3S_Q5pa76_UO9r8azlTAL3uI_/s1600/PGT-liquid-concepts-golden-buzzer.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on PGT" border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2F2ElD7hCnZRW83M5AvH5d1JepU1qmY6hac_kdrnLukRdZAa5QAoGITXs-Ggnp5tBUro6tJzcRhG6SZl3pUrRQSktCyWz4sYde5LW7EyGoUrW5pebhL3S_Q5pa76_UO9r8azlTAL3uI_/s640/PGT-liquid-concepts-golden-buzzer.JPG" title="'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on PGT" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on PGT</td></tr></tbody></table>After the Liquid concepts' live wedding proposal on PGT stage, judge Angel Locsin pressed her Golden Buzzer button that automatically sent Sharleen Antonio and Larry Guevarra to the semi-finals of the competition.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to our 2nd Golden Buzzer act na Liquid Concepts, pasok na kayo sa semi-finals <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Valentine?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5Valentine</a> <a href="https://t.co/ao4YMn3KEE" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/ao4YMn3KEE</a></div>— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPGT5/status/698849831259799552" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Aside from their bartending heartfelt performance, Sharleen and Larry's love story also thrilled the viewers and judges as they confessed their 16 years age gap.<br /><br />On this season, each judge is allowed to press the buzzer only once during the whole duration of the auditions. PGT's fifth season also marks the first time in the history the judges will use this power.<br /><br />WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Liquid Concepts - Flair Bartending Couple (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xlt2l3R_9Lg" width="560"></iframe></center><br />On January 24 episode, the dance act of "<b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/video-power-duo-gets-first-golden-buzzer-on-pilipinas-got-talent-pgt5.html" rel="nofollow">Power Duo</a></b>" from Angono, Rizal received the very first 'Golden Buzzer' on PGT.<br /><br />Did you like Liquid Concepts performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: Flair Bartending Couple 'Liquid Concepts' gets second Golden Buzzer on PGT

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NBA All-Star Weekend 2016: Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest Winners (VIDEO)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine has retained his title as he won the NBA All-Star 2016 Saturday's Slam Dunk contest held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.<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/AVvXsEhaXd6GMAJUxQpwUm-sJ1NsSQfXoJElvxJqTv4DebYZ7keJOTpL27Q5fTsbBqYrqqpu5feEnLgIcG4wOj8gX9Ivy32lOw3Mhg72zYcvUWsowcjVCV4TPRgUBXSKWsGEvHSnmjUmOFtR4yrL/s1600/zach-lavine-klay-thompson.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Zach Lavine (left) retains NBA Slam Dunk title; Klay Thompson (right) wins 3-point Contest." border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXd6GMAJUxQpwUm-sJ1NsSQfXoJElvxJqTv4DebYZ7keJOTpL27Q5fTsbBqYrqqpu5feEnLgIcG4wOj8gX9Ivy32lOw3Mhg72zYcvUWsowcjVCV4TPRgUBXSKWsGEvHSnmjUmOFtR4yrL/s640/zach-lavine-klay-thompson.jpg" title="Zach Lavine (left) retains NBA Slam Dunk title; Klay Thompson (right) wins 3-point Contest." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Zach Lavine (left) retains NBA Slam Dunk title; Klay Thompson (right) wins 3-point Contest.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />While LaVine, who won MVP at Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge, is still pretty raw as a player, he has established himself as the NBA‘s best dunker.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4ijnbgBfOcEc3i2tV2RCXKDtqrNVpL5zxq7tioAnDSLjpRLVvsofSHBJt-O3JjlvVeg90mVYoMjscyWuGy3OSHq0IH2DxMaq9s-yyuRXuRSnxxYPzB0fORwsZ2aYFOXZXRnTwtozG130/s1600/zach-lavine-dunk.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LaVine dunk" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4ijnbgBfOcEc3i2tV2RCXKDtqrNVpL5zxq7tioAnDSLjpRLVvsofSHBJt-O3JjlvVeg90mVYoMjscyWuGy3OSHq0IH2DxMaq9s-yyuRXuRSnxxYPzB0fORwsZ2aYFOXZXRnTwtozG130/s640/zach-lavine-dunk.jpg" title="LaVine dunk" width="560" /></a></div><br />Lavine topped Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond and Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton in the much-awaited contest before capping the All-Star weekend on Sunday (Monday in Philippine Time.)<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Zach LaVine defended his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VerizonDunk?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#VerizonDunk</a> title in style! <a href="https://t.co/VczxynT1PW" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/VczxynT1PW</a></div>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/698721060548702213" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Watch all of Zach LaVine's highlights and best slams from the 2016 NBA dunk contest (updating for all the videos courtesy of NBA):<br /><br />LaVine goes behind-the-back then throws down the one-hand reverse jam for his first dunk.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsk1hIwmlXo" width="560"></iframe></center><br />LaVine soars through the air and throws down the alley-oop from the free throw line for his second dunk.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/42p5NYB-rvI" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MCuWI_gqGgc" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uO7VR9Ah5T4" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q4j4WsGg8zs" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Gordon finished second in the 2016 dunk contest. Watch Gordon's 2016 dunk shootout highlights here.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDteTgNHnXU" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E0UbXxftwEs" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sGMAHpwYLV4" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Q6n5NE6Cb4" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vx8FItOKfzk" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Meanwhile, another highlight of the All-Star Weekend is the 3-Point Contest. Golden State’s guard Klay Thompson finished with 27 points in the championship round, ahead of Warrior's Steph Curry (23 points) and Phoenix Suns rookie Devin Booker (16 points).<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Splashing with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FootLockerThree?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#FootLockerThree</a> champ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KlayThompson?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#KlayThompson</a>! 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/GxVYL5c65k" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/GxVYL5c65k</a></div>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/698708366953226240" rel="nofollow">February 14, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />"He's the best shooter I've ever seen, so this is a rare occurrence that he loses," Thompson said of Curry "So I'm just happy I caught him on an off night."<br /><br />In last season's event, Curry beat Thompson and Cleveland's Kyrie Irving.<br /><br />Houston's James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers' J.J. Redick, Milwaukee's Khris Middleton, Portland's C.J. McCollum and Toronto's Kyle Lowry were eliminated in the preliminary round. <br /><br /><b>WATCH: Klay Thompson wins foot locker three-point competition</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tuvdpmgoTog" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><br /><b>NBA All-Star Game highlights February schedule (Philippine broadcast)</b><br /><br />On Monday is the battle of East and West as the 2016 NBA All-Star game, Kobe Bryant's last, will tip-off. Coverage via ABS-CBN Sports and Action will start at 9:30 am.<br /><br />Aside from the All-Star Game, defending champion Golden State Warriors will be featured on two marquee matchups as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, February 21.<br /><br />The full February schedule of NBA on ABS-CBN is below.<br /><br />February 14 --- All-Star Saturday Night 9:30 AM at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 15 --- 2016 NBA All-Star Game 9:30 AM at ABS-CBN SPorts + Action.<br /><br />February 19 --- Chicago vs. Cleveland 9:00 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 20 --- Dallas vs. Orlando 8:30 AM at ABS-CBN channel 2.<br /><br />February 21 --- Golden State vs. LA Clippers 9:30 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 22 --- Memphis vs. Toronto 7:00 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 26 --- San Antonio vs. Utah 11:30 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 27 --- Charlotte vs. Indiana 8:30 AM at ABS-CBN channel 2.<br /><br />February 28 --- Golden State vs. Oklahoma City 9:30 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.<br /><br />February 29 --- Minnesota vs. Dallas 8:00 AM LIVE at ABS-CBN Sports + Action.</div>

NBA All-Star Weekend 2016: Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest Winners (VIDEO)

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VIDEO: Ryan Gallagher sings "Kahit Isang Saglit" on I Love OPM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - American with Pinoy heart Ryan Gallagher captivated the hearts of Filipinos as he sang Martin Nievera's "Kahit Isang Saglit" during the premiere episode of ABS-CBN's Filipino reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Saturday, February 13, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmrdMscg3fu85MFgD1RLTyOYWfPLlemQha-YI4EVB3gV-gpOUWgUk7glf5ly6_Nij9Bddqu_-Tn9RRf3qgFmXp39AGvQgyFgA6TLf9DbkfrC7uCc7Um7SQeT7Q4hfbvzjlO5x1qZnAMzj/s1600/ryan-gallagher-i-love-opm.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ryan Gallagher sings "Kahit Isang Saglit" on I Love OPM" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmrdMscg3fu85MFgD1RLTyOYWfPLlemQha-YI4EVB3gV-gpOUWgUk7glf5ly6_Nij9Bddqu_-Tn9RRf3qgFmXp39AGvQgyFgA6TLf9DbkfrC7uCc7Um7SQeT7Q4hfbvzjlO5x1qZnAMzj/s640/ryan-gallagher-i-love-opm.JPG" title="Ryan Gallagher sings "Kahit Isang Saglit" on I Love OPM" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The 27-year old singer from Grand Rapids, Michigan impressed the judges called "Himig-gration Officers" on his heartfelt rendition.<br /><br />Judge Toni Gonzaga and Martin Rivera gave Ryan an approved rating while Misalucha imposed a denied rating. As he got 2 votes, he will continue his journey on 'I Love OPM' competition.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: I Love OPM: Ryan Gallagher - "Kahit Isang Saglit" by Martin Nievera (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uanFHDMUNdQ" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.<br /><br /><b>Meet Ryan Gallagher</b><br /><br />In an interview with Ricky Lo, Ryan told him he has experience in singing to the large audience as he passed audition to backup Josh Groban on You Raise Me Up before an 11,000-strong audience at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in 2005.<br /><br />Ryan performed with American Idol winner Carrie Underwood and Misalucha (touted as “The Las Vegas Diva”) on Voices Tour.<br /><br />Ryan started to perform in the Philippine stage in 2013 for the Atlantis Productions’ The Addams Family as he played a major role.<br /><br />The Atlantis Productions guys spotted Ryan when he performed The Prayer with Lea Salonga in the HELP!, a Red Cross benefit concert for typhoon victims.</div>

VIDEO: Ryan Gallagher sings "Kahit Isang Saglit" on I Love OPM

MANILA, Philippines - American with Pinoy heart Ryan Gallagher captivated the hearts of Filipinos as he sang Martin Nievera's "Kah...

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