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May 14, 2013

2013 Election Results: Grace Poe still leading, Erap wins, based on partial and unofficial COMELEC count

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Manila, Philippines – Grace Poe continues the lead for the 2013 elections results in the senatorial race, based on the latest partial and unofficial count from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). On the other hand, former Philippine President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada wins against Alfredo Lim as Manila mayor. Erap and Isko Moreno, proclaimed winners [...]


May 13, 2013

2013 Election Results: Grace Poe continues to lead, based on partial and unofficial COMELEC count

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Updated: May 14, 2013 2:20 p.m. Read 2013 Election Results: Grace Poe still leading, Erap wins, based on partial and unofficial COMELEC count Manila, Philippines – Grace Poe continues to lead the 2013 elections results for the senatorial race, based on the latest partial and unofficial count from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Poe, 44, [...]


May 13, 2013

2013 Election Results: Grace Poe leads Senatorial race, based on partial and unofficial COMELEC count

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Updated: May 14, 2013 2:20 p.m. Read 2013 Election Results: Grace Poe still leading, Erap wins, based on partial and unofficial COMELEC count Manila, Philippines – Grace Poe is leading the 2013 senatorial elections results, with 4,607 votes based on the initial and unofficial count from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Poe, 44, is the [...]


May 11, 2013

Sharp 5,000 jobs cut in a 3-year plan seen, to fully recover from financial crisis

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Sharp Corporation is set to cut 5,000 jobs over the next three years, as part of its effort to fully recover from the 2008 global financial crisis. This Sharp 5,000 jobs cut was first reported at The Asahi Shimbun, and the electronics giant is expected to formally release their plan this Tuesday, May 14, 2013. [...]


May 7, 2013

Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios fight announced, to be held on November 24, 2013 in China

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Manny Pacquiao will have his next fight this coming November 24, 2013, which will be held in China. The Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios match will take place at the CotaiArena at the Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel in Macau, and is the first fight of Pacquiao outside the US since 2006. Manny Pacquiao (left) and Brandon Rios [...]


May 5, 2013

Rat meat sold: Rat-meat Ring busted by Chinese Police

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Rat meat sold Credit: Wikimedia commons A rat-meat ring was believed to be broken by Chinese authorities. Over $1 million worth of rat meat and several other small mammal meat was sold by the ring over the years in China. Based on the official website of the Ministry of Public Security, Chinese police have arrested [...]


May 4, 2013

RaketMarket offers Pinoys Three Ways on How to Make Money Online

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Manila, Philippines – With Filipinos being known to be talented and skillful, it is not surprising that RaketMarket.ph, the new online marketplace for Filpinos, is now attracting a lot of followers and new members. The term “raket” is a slang Filipino term for small jobs or extra source of income. RaketMarket.ph, which was founded by [...]


May 1, 2013

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding “Dance With My Father” cover singer invited by Ellen DeGeneres on her show (Video)

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Manila, Philippines – Filipino boy Aldrich Lloyd Talonding has been invited to be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen personally invited him on her show, as shown in the video below. Aldrich Lloyd Talonding‘s “Dance With My Father” cover is now going viral on YouTube. Ellen DeGeneres, inviting Aldrich Lloyd Talonding to be [...]


Apr 21, 2013

China earthquake: Chinese reporter in wedding dress covers earthquake aftermath (Video)

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A Chinese reporter reported live on TV about the aftermath of the devastating earthquake this Saturday, April 20, 2013, while wearing her wedding gown and veil, as shown in the video below. This is because it was also her wedding day. But due to the call of duty, she left her wedding and went back [...]


Apr 14, 2013

Donaire vs Rigondeaux Results: Guillermo Rigondeaux wins over Nonito Donaire via unanimous decision

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Philippines‘ Nonito Donaire Jr lost over Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba for the WBA/WBO Super Bantamweight boxing title unification match on Saturday, April 13, 2013 (Sunday, April 14 Manila time) at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. The Cuban boxer won via unanimous decision. Guillermo Rigondeaux (left) vs Nonito Donaire Jr Image Credit: Ed [...]