After the announcement of the Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of New 7 Wonders of Nature last 2012 based from text and online votes, another travel destination in the Philippines made it to the list of the New 7 Wonders and that is the Vigan City. The fourth class city in the province of Ilocos Sur joined Beirut of Lebanon, Doha of Qatar, Durban of South Africa, Havana of Cuba, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia and La Paz of Bolivia as the New 7 Wonders cities winners. The announcement was made in Dubai last December 7 by Bernard Weber, Founder-President…
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As Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) moves to Southern Luzon bringing strong wind and heavy rain the local government units (LGUs) decided to suspend classes for the safety of the students and the whole member of the academe who might be experiencing floods in their respective areas. Here are the list of municipalities in the National Capital Region (NCR) that suspended classes in all level: Caloocan City Las Pinas City Makati City Malabon City Mandaluyong City Manila Marikina City Muntinlupa City Navotas City Paranaque City Pasay City Pasig City Pateros Quezon City San Juan City Taguig City Valenzuela City Meanwhile provinces that…
One of the comedy films included in the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival is the sequel of the box office comedy film of Vice Ganda entitled The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin that premiered in cinemas last 2011. The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin that will be shown in all cinemas along with other 2014 MMFF entries on Christmas Day follows the new assignment of Benjamin “Benjie” Santos VIII and that is to monitor Bimbee (James “Bimby” Aquino-Yap) closer in order to crack the code that will stop the bombs that Janjaranjan (Tom Rodriguez) deployed. For his friends they thought that Benjie’s new task…
As Typhoon Ruby (Hagupit) continue to bring strong wind and heavy rain in major regions of Luzon and Visayas, it is very important to remember the important numbers that will serve as our help-line when things became tougher to us during typhoon and other calamities. Here are the important hotlines to remember and I suggest we should keep a copy on our phonebook or contact for future needs. National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (DRRRMC) – (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873, (02) 421-1918 and (02) 913-2786 Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) – 136 (Hotline), (02) 882-0925…
Two of the most loved singers from the team of Sarah Geronimo performed a song that’s different from their current genre; reggae of Kokoi Baldo and alternative of Elmerjun Hilario. The song that Sarah selected was Mr. Big’s To Be With You. Before the showdown Sarah had the problem on their performance that’s why she needed to focus on their rehearsal to make it better before their actual performance in The Battle. Sarah said that she decided with the song different to them because she wanted for them to explore more on their talent. Bamboo and Lea Salonga said that…
Coach Lea Salonga once again tested the vocal quality of her two singers with another classic song entitled Forever and it was performed by Humfrey Nicasio and Leah Patricio on the Battle Round. Both not too familiar with the song, their coach guided them during the rehearsal to prepare them on the actual performance. Both did their best but all coaches said that Leah did her best in the showdown. Lea said that she’s happy how they performed especially to Humfrey that gave a good fight and not letting Leah overpower him with her voice. In the end the broadway…
Another all-girl showdown for Team Bamboo after Rita Martinez at Suy Galvez yesterday who were both moving to the Knock Out Round, Rita for Bamboo and Suy now on the Team Apl.de.Ap after he use his power to steal to her. And on the second day Ramonne Rodriguez and Lougee Basabas of Mojofly had their showdown for The Battle with the song To Love Somebody Michael Bolton. The coaches said that Lougee was great in the showdown which in the end Bamboo decided to take her to the next round for his team while Ramonne ended her The Voice of…
It’s a balladeer showdown for Coach Apl.de.Ap in the second day of The Battle Round of The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 as two Mark tries to get his yes to take one of them to the next round. Singing the song This I Promise You that the all-male group *N Sync made popular in the early 2000, Mark Avila and Mark Cando tried their best during The Battle. All coaches, Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo said that voice quality and stage presence it was Mark Cando made it possible in The Battle. And in the end Apl…
On the second day of The Battle in The Voice of the Philippines Season 2, Coach Sarah Geronimo started the showdown with vocal flexibility of two belters from her team, Shaira Opsimar vs Monique Lualhati. Singing the song Lady Marmalade of Patti LaBelle that later made it more as a pop song by the singers Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and Pink. Before the actual Battle Round, Shaira said that Monique excels with the song. The two belted out their best just to be in the KnockOut Round under the Team Sarah. Coaches Lea Salonga and Bamboo selected Monique who…
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing transportation and food supplies to support the Philippines Government’s humanitarian response to Typhoon Hagupit, at the request of its main partner the Department of Social Welfare and Development. “We are working flat-out to support the Government in this response,” said Praveen Agrawal, WFP Philippines Country Director. “Food, trucks or satphones – we will provide whatever is needed to help the people of the Philippines as this situation unfolds.” Supplies are being readied for deployment to Eastern Visayas and Bicol regions to rapidly assist in the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Hagupit, known locally…