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A New Flower Blooms! "Panagbenga 2012: the 17th Annual Baguio Flower Festival" launches today @ The Baguio City Hall grounds. Through the years, the Panagbenga festival has steadily become the best avenue where Baguio people can shine and innovate what best depicts their community – with everyone co-owning the festival. Panagbenga: A Kankana-ey (dialect widely used by Cordillerans in the Northern Philippine boondocks, specifically people from the Mountain Province and people from the Northern part of the Benguet Province) term meaning “a season for blossoming; a time for blooming.” More than that, it is that season when the City of Baguio transforms itself from a mere window to Cordilleras, to a vibrant seat of rich ethnic landscape. Festival Highlights YOUR 2011 FESTIVAL GUIDE… As in years past, the Panagbenga is all about expectations and surprises; of having spices of the atypical in the usual, over add-ons that never fail to take anybody’s breath away. But just to satisfy

"The Search for Happiest Pinoy 2012" Guidelines and Mechanics I. Nomination to the Search 1. Any Filipino of legal age, good moral character and residing in the Philippines may be nominated. 2. Any Filipino of legal age, group or organization registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may nominate. 3. Nominations are accepted from October 21, 2011 to May 30, 2012. II. Submission of Nominees 1. Secure on-line nomination forms and upload entries to www.happiest-pinoy.com. 2. Send accomplished forms to Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Solutions (CLIS) Head Office, 821 A. Spring corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Makati City. III. Criteria for Judging 1. A constantly cheerful face and optimistic outlook. 2. Proven ability to rise above life’s challenges. 3. Positive impact in the lives of others. IV. Selection Process 1. A Screening Committee composed of PJ Lhuillier Group Officers/Managers will shortlist nominees from all Regions in the country. 2. The entries of Top 20 Semi-

Get a chance to win an iPad 2, an iPhone 4, a DSLR camera, a shopping spree, or a trip for two to Boracay from Pizza Hut Tuscani! Mechanics : Bloggers choose which Tuscani pizza and prize they would like to win. Supremo – iPad 2 All Meat – iPhone 4 Roast Beef – DSLR camera 3 Cheese Bacon and Spinach – trip for two to Boracay BBQ Chicken – 20,000 worth of GCs from Araneta Center   Blog about why you like the Tuscani pizza flavor you chose and how winning your chosen flavor prize will add flavor to your life. Blog entry should be at least 500 words long. Must include a photo featuring their chosen tuscani flavor. Posts are not limited to just text and images. Video blogs can also be submitted. The more creative, the better! Submit your entry to pizzahutflavoryourlife.tumblr.com by clicking on the Submit button. Follow the prompt in uploading your blog entry. Blog entries can be viewed in the microsite. People can also vote on their favorite entries by Liking it. Only

Below is official statement of President Aquino on Manny Pacquiao's win against Juan Manuel Marquez: Kaisa ang sambayanang Pilipino, malugod kong binabati si Congressman Manny Pacquiao sa kanyang matagumpay na pagdepensa sa WBO Welterweight belt laban kay Juan Manuel Marquez sa Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Sa kanilang ikatlong paghaharap ni Marquez, muling ipinamalas ni Manny ang tatag at lakas ng Pinoy sa buong mundo. Taos-puso tayong nagpapasalamat kay Manny sa walang-humpay niyang paghahatid ng karangalan para sa bayan. Ang kaniyang disiplina at dedikasyon sa kaniyang larangan ay nagpapatotoong hindi nadadaan sa swerte at hindi umaasa sa tsamba ang taong nais magwagi sa buhay. Pinapatunayan ni Manny na hangga’t handa tayong magpursigi, at manatili tayong nakatutok sa pagkamit ng ating mga pangarap, wala tayong hindi kayang abutin. Kay Manny: Hangad namin ang agarang panunumbalik ng iyong sigla at lakas. Bilang ehemplo ng katatagan ng ating lahi, naway magpatuloy pa ang pagbibigay mo

Here's is the official statement of ABS-CBN on the Anne Curtis - GMA 7 on USTV issue: We would like to clarify the issues related to the incident at the USTv awards’ launch, where Anne Curtis was invited to perform. The call time for Anne was 7PM and she arrived on time. She was scheduled to sing at 7:30 PM as originally scheduled but due to some reasons, the program was delayed. Because Anne had been waiting for quite some time, the organizers of USTv awards decided to put her spot number after TV5’s presentation and before GMA 7 artists’ number. Unfortunately, she was not able to perform or even greet the crowd because a staff from GMA-7 stopped her. The organizers of the event, who should be the ones making the decisions for the program, failed to control the incident. ABS-CBN understands that such delays and compromises occur during events like the USTv Awards Kick Off Party. During such times, people involved at the event might just have to extend extra patience and considerat

Representatives from various sectors in tourism expressed renewed confidence in a unified industry as the Tourism Congress wrapped up its two-day membership meeting today with the election of a new Board of Trustees and set of officers. “Your coming together today will guarantee that we will not only compete more effectively than before; we will finally win our fair share of the world’s booming travel market,” Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. told some 400 attendees in his keynote speech to open the event. The Tourism Congress is the private-sector consultative body of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as mandated by the Tourism Act of 2009 ( Republic Act No. 9593 ), which has its own Constitution and By-Laws. As resolved during yesterday’s meeting, membership now includes tourism enterprises accredited with the DOT as provided for in the Tourism Act.  Moreover, inasmuch as voting power is vested solely in individual enterprises, members of associations are encouraged to apply for

The Department of Education issued DepEd Order Number 86, series of 2011, “Synchronizing with the Philippine Standard Time,” directing all school officials nationwide to synchronize with the Philippine Standard Time (PST) so that all school-based activities are conducted simultaneously. Secretary of Education Armin Luistro said this is an important move because it will add to work efficiency and better time management. “Time is a very precious resource which we tend to take for granted. If we are all guided by the Philippine standard time, then our work will be in sync and we can optimize use of time spent in school,” he explained. To synchronize activities of DepEd to the school level, all offices are directed to set all clocks inside offices and school properties including time recording devices to match the PST established by the Department of Science and Technology through the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The time in hours,

Multi-awarded Korean actress Kim Seon-Ah, who plays the role of a 34-year-old spinster who makes list of things she wants to do before she dies in six months time, teams up with “My Girl” hunk Lee Dong-Wook in “Helena’s Promise” premiering this Monday (Nov 14) on ABS-CBN. The Korean drama series follows the life of Helena, who works at a travel agency and lives a rather unexciting life.  Things suddenly changed when she was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer with only six months to live. Instead of feeling low, Helena opted to take the reigns and live her remaining months to the fullest. To be sure she got everything covered, Helena made a bucket list of things she wants to do before she dies such as having a make-over, travelling to a different country, and even dating a really gorgeous guy. The she meets William, who is a smart, intelligent business man.  William may seem fulfilled with his life, but he is a wounded man deep inside. As the two accidentally meet in Japan, will they be

Experience all the best things in ASAP Rocks this Sunday ( November 13 ) as the top-rating musical variety show of ABS-CBN goes "Amazing."   "Expect for a two and a half hours of breathtaking performances starting with a rock and roll number by Sarah Geronimo, KC Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, and ASAP Supahdance stars; a hair-raising back-to-back collaboration of Box-Office record breakers Anne Curtis, Cristine Reyes; and a musical treat from The Kitchen Musical stars Christian Bautista and Karylle.   "Meanwhile, a string of world-class production numbers will be presented by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Vina Morales, Billy Crawford, Jed Madela, Luis Manzano, John Lloyd Cruz, Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, Maja Salvador, ASAP Sessionistas, and Maria Aragon.   "TV viewers will surely fall in love with the Growing Up teen heartthrobs Neil Coleta, Daniel Padilla, and Diego Loyzaga together with the "Boys are Boys" of ASAP Rocks compose

Buong pagmamalaking inihahandog ng “Happy Yipee Yehey!” (HYY) ang kauna-unahang album nito, kung saan tampok ang ilang mga hits na “Nananana” at “I-swing mo,” na pinasikat mismo ng mga HYY host. Pinamagatang “Happy Yipee Yehey! Nananana,” ang espesyal na album na ito, na ilulunsad ngayong Sabado ay mayroong pitong tracks at may bonus pang minus one upang tiyak na masabayan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Kamakailan lang ay inawit ni Toni Gonzaga sa HYY ang “Mahalin Ka Ng Totoo,” na kabilang din sa album. Likha ng batikang novelty song composer na si Lito Camo, pag-ibig ang naging inspirasyon para sa awiting ito. Kapanapanabik  na mga performances din ang dapat tunghayan ngayong Sabado dahil maliban sa mga pinaka-pinaguusapang hosts ng programa, mga nagniningningang bituin din ang makikisaya sa selebrasyong ito. Abangan din ang kauna-unahang mall show ng mga HYY host para sa “Happy Yipee Yehey! Nananana” album ngayong Sabado sa SM Marikina, 4p.m. Walang patid ang kasiyahan na handog ng pin

Patunay lang na ang Kapamilya Comedy ang siyang nanatiling hari sa larangan ng pagpapatawa sa telebisyon, wagi sa TV ratings ang pilot episode “TODA Max,” ang pinakbagong pang-pamilyang sitcom na pinagbibidahan nina “Idol” Robin Padilla, Prince of Comedy Vhong Navarro at Pokwang. Ayon sa datos ng Kantar Media noong Nobyembre 5, Sabado, agad na nakakuha ang “TODA Max” ng 26.7% na TV ratings, laban sa 19.6% ng isang current affairs program at 8.2% na isa ding comedy show sa mga kalabang istasyon. Tinanghal din ang “TODA Max” bilang pangalawa sa pinaka-pinapanood na programa sa buong bansa, kasunod ng “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (MMK) na nakakuha ng 29.3%. Kasunod ng “TODA Max” ang iba pang top-rating na programa ng Kapamilya network na “Junior Master Chef Pinoy Edition” (23.7) at “Wansapanataym” (20.7). Walang mapagsidlan ng tuwa ang mga bidang aktor sa programa dahil sa tagumpay na tinamo. Ani Robin, maliban sa mga nakakatawang tagpo sa unang episode ng “TODA Max,” kinapulutan din ito ng aral ka

Here is GMA's official statement on the USTv Students' Choice Awards Kick-Off incident: Prior to the event, network representatives had been briefed by the organizers/UST about the sequence of the programme. This was to be the basis for arranging our artists' schedules and determining their call time for the event. Based on the schedule, GMA artists were supposed to perform at 7 pm. Our talents were at the venue as early as 5 pm. Last-minute insertion of ABS-CBN's Banana Split cast in the programme however further pushed back the schedule. Shortly before GMA's number, GMA representatives confirmed the programme sequence with organizers. We were told that the Kapuso artists would be next. GMA was not aware nor informed by the organizers in any prior meeting that Anne Curtis will be part of the program. When the GMA artists were about to go on stage, Anne Curtis, her handler and a student organizer approached a GMA representative to ask if she could go on stage first.

The provisional New7Wonders of Nature are listed  in alphabetical order , not in any position or ranking: AMAZON HALONG BAY IGUAZU FALLS JEJU ISLAND KOMODO PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER TABLE MOUNTAIN The above are the  provisional New7Wonders of Nature  based on the first count of vote results on 11/11/11. It is possible that there will be changes between the above provisional winners and the eventual finally confirmed winners. The voting calculation is now being checked, validated and independently verified, and the confirmed winners will be announced starting  early 2012 during the Official Inauguration ceremonies .

You can watch Pacquiao – Cotto fight live online for free. You can use google search to find sites that offer free live streaming or better yet download the SOPCAST Application. You can also watch the live telecast on Solar Sports channel or a delayed telecast on GMA 7 which means lots of commercials in between rounds.

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places are the following: RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING (%) 1 JONATHAN FONG CANILANG MOUNTAIN PROV. STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE-BONTOC 90.65 2 REXANN ALTAMIRANO TARLE PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY 90.50 3 RESTY SACATANI ASTRERO ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 90.00 4 JANE ROXANNE ANDINO DAMIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES-VIGAN 89.75 5 ROMMEL ADOLF IBAY DICIANO UNIVERSITY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY 89.70 . GENIVIVA INHAID HANGGOY IFUGAO STATE COLL OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY 89.70 6 JOHN JOSEPH FONTANILLA DE GUZMAN UNIVERSIDAD DE MANILA 89.50 7 BEMBO PALMERO PALMA NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (CVPC)-BAYAWAN 89.20 8 CHARLENE LOZANO AGRITO UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS 89.15 9 RODENCIO CALINGAO EMAG JR WESTERN PHILIPPINES UNIV.-ABORLAN 88.90 10 ALVIN DELOS SANTOS LEPITEN BASILAN STATE COLLEGE 88.75 . RODERICK EMMANUEL REDUQUE MINA PANPACIFIC UNIVERSITY NORTH PHILIPPINES 88.75 . TEOFILO TECSON VERZOSA JR HOLY SPIRIT FOUNDATION

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Friday announced that 7,789 out of 17,804 (43.75%) passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination. Roll of Successful Examinees in the CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION Held on OCTOBER 22, 2011 & FF. DAYS Released on NOVEMBER 11, 2011 1 ABA, JIFF BINECER LEGASPI 2 ABA, REY BRYAN CABUENAS 3 ABAD, ALBERT GAMBOA 4 ABAD, ALEXANDER CAROLINO 5 ABAD, BERNARDO JURQUIA 6 ABAD, DANILO JR OCAMPO 7 ABAD, GERALD PERALTA 8 ABAD, JAYCON ANTONIO 9 ABAD, JESSIE LAPINID 10 ABAD, JOEY BAUTISTA 11 ABAD, JOHN ARIS TONIDO 12 ABAD, NESLIE OLIGARIO 13 ABADA, JASON BLANCO 14 ABADA, ROLINDO VASQUEZ 15 ABAGON, JOY LYNN GADOR 16 ABAIGAR, MARY-ANN DELA PEÑA 17 ABAIZ, JOMER STA MARIA 18 ABALLE, EDION CUIZON 19 ABALOS, HARIDINE AGUILAR 20 ABALOS, JULIUS GARCIA 21 ABALOS, JUNAS MAGBILANG 22 ABALOS, MA SHIELA NOLASCO 23 ABAN, KIM JOHN SOLEDAD 24 ABANGGAN, ALBERT NARRIDO 25 ABANIEL, JOBIL CAÑARES 26 ABANTAO, ROEL CONGE 27 ABANTE, KRISTOFFER CASAJE 28 ABARCA, JOEL AS