Viral: Cutest beggar in Metro Manila

A photo of a guy shared recently by TV5 host Shawn Yao on her Instagram, has been reposted on other social media platforms. According to Yao, the guy is the cutest beggar in Metro Manila.

"Let me present to you the cutest beggar I've ever seen in Manila. Obviously, he isn't really a beggar. Obviously, he is not mentally stable (but just as obviously harmless). He always showers in the Ortigas Park waterfall, begs for yosi (in accented English), and digs through trash bins. He wears no shoes and artfully ripped clothes. I thought it was a social experiment or Wow Mali at first. I always wonder what happened to him. Rumor is, it was a broken heart. Yep kids, broken hearts can drive perfectly cute guys mad," said Yao on the caption. 

Source: Coconuts Manila

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Tanging Ina star Ai Ai delas Alas shares a photo of a healthy-looking Jiro Manio on her Instagram

"Tanging Ina" Ai Ai delas Alas posted on Tuesday a photo of a healthy-looking Jiro Manio, a former child actor who made headlines on June 30 after seeing him wandering around NAIA scavenging for food and living off the kindness of airport employees.

"Ok na ok sya buhay na buhay...Sana sa mga taong nagkakalat na patay sya tumigil na sila," said delas Alas in the caption.

("He's okay and alive... Hope those who spread rumors that he is dead would stop.)

According to ABS-CBN as reported by Coconuts Manila, Manio's brother Anjo also told DZMM on Monday that Jiro is "okay. Siguro medyo nagkaroon lang kami ng problema. Pero sana maging maayos po ang problema kung anuman po yung kinakaharap namin nagyon at ang kapatid ko, " he added.

(Okay. We just had a problem. But hopefully we can fix all the problems or whatever we are facing now.)

ETO SYA SUPER HEALTHY.... Ok na ok sya buhay na buhay... Sana mga taong nag kakalat na patay sya tumigil na sila... To all my followers paki repost na lang po... Salamat ... #buhayathealthyjiro--- @sanchovito @mamalits @gerald_potenciano

A photo posted by Martina Eileen Delas Alas (@msaiaidelasalas) on Jul 20, 2015 at 11:00pm PDT

So Jiro is alive and healthy. We now have to be happy, okay?

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Video of Cacai Bautista singing Jessie J's "Flashlight" goes viral

What everybody thought to be just a comedic video of Cacai Bautista, an actress, host, singer, and comedian in the Philippines, was actually an amazing performance worthy of sharing. 

In the video Cacai was seen sporting a short, blond hair and making faces in the onset of the song. But when she started opening her mouth, a voice of an angel came out.

The video of Cacai singing Jessie J's flashlight from the movie Pitch Perfect 2 was first uploaded on Facebook last night and was viewed 561,468 times, garnered 40,574 likes and 13,345 shares as of this writing. 

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Video: St. Lukes doctor is internet's new eye-candy

After his video was first uploaded recently on Facebook doing his job as an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mark Sylvester Agas of St. Lukes Medical Center is now starting to melt the hearts of both ladies and those who feel like one.

Dr. Agas's popularity is soaring high. He became the most talked about topic in different university pages like the FEU Secret Files.

The new internet eye-candy who started working at St. Lukes in 2013 will be most remembered because of his good looks which can pass a local celebrity standard as well as his well maintained physique. 

Netizens who are drawn to Dr. Agas's looks are compelled to check his social media accounts. They found out that the young doctor was included in Cosmopolitan Philippines' 69 bachelors. 

Apart from good looks and great body, the doctor will be an amazing catch as he is also blessed with great intellect.

Watch his video below.

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Bill Gates spends brief summer holiday in Palawan

Puerto Princesa City - American business magnate and one of the world's richest man Bill Gates together with his family, was reportedly visited the island of Palawan for a brief vacation in the high-end resort of Amanpulo and to have a look to an island in El Nido that he wanted to invest in.

The co-founder of Microsoft was with his wife Melinda Gates and two of their children. They arrived in the early morning of April 6 via a Global Express private plane in the island paradise of Palawan and spent three days there.

According to the people who witnessed the Gates' arrival at the Puerto Princesa City Airport (PPCA),  as soon as the Gates family arrived, they immediately boarded a privately-hired helicopter, assisted by retired police superintendent Edgar Iglasia, who was tasked to ensure their security and safety while visiting.

The chopper then flew to Amanpulo resort, a beautiful island that is part of the Quiniluban Group of Cuyo islands and islets, north of the province.

Amanpulo resort is a popular getaway of the rich and famous like Gates himself, as well as husband and wife Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to name a few.

The Philippine News Agency was also told that Bill Gates visited the touristy town of El Nido to check the island, where he plans to invest with Filipino partners. No name of an island was mentioned.

The Microsoft magnate’s family reportedly flew Wednesday back to Metro Manila. According to an aircraft security procedure document obtained by the news agency, no one was allowed to come near the Global Express plane except the crew and the international security team. 

Source: Interaksyon.com

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Julia Montes 'flattered' after Coco Martin chooses her as leading lady

MANILA, Philippines - Julia Montes feels flattered to be personally chosen by Coco Martin to star with him in “Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure.”

“Of course super happy,” Julia replied when asked to react about being chosen by Coco to be her leading lady.

She also adds that she's excited with this project since “‘yong mga ginawa ko lately medyo intense,tingin ng iba medyo mature. Pero dito medyo light, medyo comedy, makikita ‘yong ibang side ko and together pa kami ni Coco.”

She recently starred in the film “Halik sa Hangin” and the defunct drama series “Ikaw Lamang.” This new project is slated to run for five weeks.

Julia also admitted that she missed working with Coco since “every time na nagkakatrabaho kami may bago akong natututunan sa kanya.”

Meanwhile, when prodded about the real status of their relationship, Julia kept mum and let Coco answer for them. The actor then denied that they're already a couple.

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Some think that being linked to Coco discourages other guys from courting Julia, but the actress sees this as a positive thing.

“Mas okay na ‘yon ata,” she said, laughing. “Kasi siyempre focus sa work, family, para rin ‘yong prioritiesko hindi ako maligaw.”

“Wansapanataym Presents: Yamishita's Treasure” will air soon this summer in ABS-CBN.

Source: philstar.com

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Three Police Officers Allow Gunman To Shoot Shoppers At SM Rosales, Pangasinan

A video of three uniformed policemen who didn't stop and arrested a man with a gun at SM Rosales in Pangasinan, is circulating on social media sites. 

The incident happened yesterday, with police officers doing nothing after seeing the man with a gun outside the mall. The officers made no arrest as well or responded safely when the suspect approached them. 

They even let the suspect approach the mall and scared the shoppers and the people nearby.

Shoppers and spectators fled to safety upon seeing the suspect. Meanwhile the officers who were earlier seen in the video didn't make a move. 

Shots were fired while the suspect was heard shouting. After a few gunshots the suspect approached the officers. This time one of them made a bold move; a failed flying kick was thrown. The second attack however knocked the suspect unconscious. 

The video was uploaded by Genaro Mariñas on Sunday, December 21, 2014 and garnered 364,093 views and 22, 242 shares on Facebook at the time of writing.

Post by Genaro Mariñas.

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Aiza Siguerra weds Liza Dino in California

Aiza Siguerra, the former child wonder who was first discovered after joining Eat Bulaga's "Little Miss Philippines" and later in his life recorded songs positively received by his fans, finally exchanged "I do's" to Liza Dino in a simple and private ceremony in California.

Seguerra, 31, who recently went on record to identify himself as a transgender man, married Dino months after they got engaged in February this year.

ABS-CBN North Bureau reporter Steve Angeles tweeted photos of Siguerra and Dino, confirming that the two indeed tied the knot.

Siguerra and Dino will stay in the US for the time being, but they're planning to go back to the Philippines where they could celebrate their union.

Siguerra consider's Dino's daughter from a previous relationship as her own, and is acting as their "padre de pamilya"

Source: abs-cbn news

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Bangkok's music station features Rolando "Bunot" Abante's video singing "To Love Somebody"

After Roland "Bunot" Abante's video went viral on Youtube and the rumor about him being invited by Ellen DeGeneres on her show became the talk of the town, the new social media sensation had his first nationwide TV appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice on November 30. Vice informed him that Vhong Navarro and Billy Crawford are his fans, with which Bunot simply gave a smile. When asked whether Ellen really invited him on her show, Bunot confirmed that his manager indeed received the invitation.

But the streak of Bunot's popularity isn't only limited in the Philippines. He is also crossing another ASEAN country, the land of smiles - Thailand. Thai people are starting to take notice of his singing prowess. His video singing "To Love Sombody" by the Bee Gees was featured on 95.5 Virgin Hits, Bangkok's number one hit music station.

"He is good," Facebook user Natthaya Pitirattanapakon commented. And while others simply liked and shared his video, most people urged him to join "The Voice."

His video was featured on December 4, 2014 with 41, 146 likes at the time of posting.

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Leah Salonga vented her anger after the alleged leaks of winners of "The Voice" Battle Rounds

Broadway star and current coach of "The Voice of the Philippines" Leah Salonga expressed anger on Twitter, aimed directly to an audience member of the ABS-CBN program for supposedly spoiling the results of the upcoming leg of the competition.

Salonga tweeted that the "leaker" allegedly started to announce the winners of the Battle Rounds taped a few weeks back. The said tapes are scheduled to be aired nationwide to the public starting this Saturday.

And the tweets continue...

Even "The Voice of the Philippines" official Twitter page wasn't happy with the leak. They warned against posting spoilers, saying anyone who leaks results of the competition "will be blocked/banned from our Twitter account and Facebook page."

After sharing her sentiments in a series of tweets, Salonga added: 

For me, it is less about those results and more about the artists on every team that pour their hearts out through their voices. That is the part that makes this journey such riveting television.

So, regardless of what you know, watch [the show] to witness great artistry in the singers that have made it to those Battles and Knockouts. Watch them as they navigate through the competition rounds, root for your idols when they sing.

And praise God that our country is blessed with an abundance of musical talent. No spoiler can take that away. So don't deprive these artists of the attention they deserve. Their voices shall be heard!"

Source: abs-cbn news

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Video: Bunot Sings "Kailangan Kita" With Idol Gary V. On Gandang Gabi Vice

The newest internet sensation, "Bunot" aka Roland Abante, was first got social media attention when his video singing "To Love Somebody" by Michael Bolton was uploaded. His video on Youtube reached over 1 million views and counting. 

According to Vice, Vhong Navarro told him about Bunot's video and how good a singer he is. However, Vice forgot to watch the video. Fortuntely, Billy Crawford posted the video on his Instagram account; that was the time Vice was able to witness Bunot's amazing voice.

Vice later admitted that he asked his staff to search for him to have him on the show.

When asked about the rumor of Ellen DeGeneres' invitation, the singer from Cebu confirmed on Gandang Gabi Vice on November 30, Sunday, that his manager indeed received a call from the American talk show host.

Bunot revealed that one of his idols is Gary Valenciano. Little did he know that Gary was there and was also impressed of his singing prowess. They both performed a duet, singing the classic song "Kailangan Kita." It was a superb rendition despite the fact that Bunot's voice during the performance was a little hoarse.

After singing, Bunot thanked everyone who helped him reached his dream.

Bunot's appearance on Gandang Gabi Vice dominated national television.

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Casper Blancafor's Distinct Voice And Amazing Rendition of "Kisapmata" Received Great Comments From The Judges

Casper Blancaflor's rendition of Rivermaya's original hit Kisapmata wowed the judges of The Voice Philippines. Coaches who turned were Coach Bamboo and Coach Leah. Although the two other coaches didn't turn, Coach Sarah and Coach Apl, they both  praised Casper for her great work and distinct voice.

Coach Bamboo who turned first after hearing the soulful and superb voice of Blancaflor said: I think this is the first. Any song I've been a part of I never turned unless you bring in something special. You brought me somewhere else. It was so beautiful and uh, thank you for playing that song.

Casper was overwhelmed upon hearing the judges amazing comments for her. She thanked them all whilst almost on the verge of tears. When it was time for her to choose who will be her coach, she chose Bamboo; the voice behind Kisapmata, the same song she sung. 

Seeing them was magical!

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Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Visits Palawan

After the inclusion of the Underground River in the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Palawan Island's popularity is showing no signs of slowing down. Just recently, Palawan was voted the best island of Conde Nast Traveler, an international travel magazine.

That said, not only local tourists are amazed at the beauty of the country's last frontier. Even Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova enjoyed the beaches of Palawan weeks before her scheduled games at the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

During ABS-CBN's Dyan Castillejo's interview with Sharapova, the star made mention as to how she learned about Palawan. According to her, the internet helped her in knowing more about the island as well as her interactions with friends online. 

"It's a trip I wanted to take for many years. So I kind of went around these islands with my friends. It was really fun," she said.

She added that the Filipinos’ hospitality made the trip even more fulfilling.

“The people were so generous, it made the trip so great."

Sharapova will be joining other tennis superstar in Manila for the inaugural IPTL which begins on Friday.

Source: abs-cbn news

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Dingdong and Marian are now engaged!

GMA actor Dingdong Dantes surprised the Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera at the latter's dance show "Marian." Dantes proposed to Rivera on the show's live telecast on Saturday.

Before the proposal, pictures and video footage of the couple were shown which made the actress emotional.

The actress accepted the actor's proposal and promised him she will give everything to Dantes including children, and even if she gained weight.

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(Video) Baby sent to morgue turns out to be alive

A two-week old baby baby who showed signs of weakness was rushed at General Santos Doctors Hospital on July 20. 

According to the doctor, Baby Aldrin had no heartbeat and he wasn't breathing anymore when brought to the hospital.

He was successfully revived by doctors and was then put under intubation. And since he was having difficulty breathing, a bag valve mask was used to aid him.

After a few days at the hospital and with a P100,000 hospital bill waiting, the mother of the baby decided to send the baby to the morgue. She thought Baby Aldrin's condition won't improve.

The doctor made it clear however that he didn't give any statement or declaration that the baby is dead. At 5pm on Friday, the baby was brought to the morgue.

But the next day at about 8am, the baby's mother was told that Aldrin was still moving and breathing.

PO3 Jepson Corsit said he was the one who heard the baby crying inside the morgue. The baby's mother said she is thankful that her baby did not immediately undergo embalming.

The baby was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition. 

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PNP NAMED THE GUN-WIELDING GUY INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ALTERCATION WITH A TAXI DRIVER ALONG EDSA

A video of a guy pointing a gun to a taxi driver a few days ago was shared thousands of times by netizens on social networking sites. 

According to some reports, the incident was caused of traffic altercation along EDSA between the two people involved that resulted in a road rage a few days ago.
People were waiting as to who the man wielding the gun. But the Philippine National Police was quick to act as they coordinated in the Land Transportation Office to confirm whose name the SUV is under. PNP revealed that the gun-wielding guy was Karlvin Ang, an employee of the real estate company Primex Development Corporation.

The driver who was fired from his job after the incident, identified Ang as the guy who pointed the gun to him when he was questioned by the authorities. 

However, during an interview yesterday at GMA's 24 Oras, Ang insisted that the gun he used was just a toy gun.

Charges are now being filed against Ang.

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LOOK: Croc captured under house in Palawan

PALAWAN - Residents captured a huge crocodile right underneath a residential home in Barangay Rio Tuba in Bataraza, Palawan early Wednesday.

Measuring about 16.3 feet, the crocodile was captured after residents noticed something making a racket under their house in Sitio Marabahay at around 1 a.m.

It took six people to capture the reptile. Photos taken by Sheena Paredes Muyco showed residents dragging the crocodile from underneath the house using ropes.

PO1 Roel Sandoval said the crocodile will be turned over to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, which takes care of two species of crocodiles found in the Philippines.

Source ABS-CBN News

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3-year-old girl who people thought came back to life was really dead

The viral video of a 3-year-old girl who gained consciousness on her supposed burial on the 12th of July was recently investigated by the local doctor of the said town. 

There was no signs of life according to the doctor

Watch:(Video) Dead baby in Zamboanga del Sur came back to life

Trending in viral video about the 3 years old girl in Aurora, Zambo. Sur who screamed at her cofin on her funeral and parents who witnessed the movement of dead body of her daughter which believes that her 3 years old girl still alive , recently investigated by the Municipal Health Officer Dr. Mary Silyne Asor-Cabahug of this town. Using the cardio monitor, the doctor confirmed that the 3 years old girl is really dead and there was no signs of life and advised the parents and relatives to dispose the dead body immediately to prevent diseases... The 3 years old girl from Romarate, Aurora, Zamboanga de Sur now trending in viral video who wakes-up at her own funeral, was confirmed dead.

Credits (italicized text): Auroranian Views Facebook page.

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Free heart surgery in Houston, Texas for a toddler from Bacolod

A two-year-old boy from the Philippines with a rare heart condition is making his way to a Houston, Texas hospital where doctors are standing by to offer him a life saving surgery.

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Dead baby in Zamboanga del Sur came back to life

A 3-year-old baby came back to life on the day of her supposed to be interment. The baby was brought to the church of Aurora at 1pm on the 12th of July where the priest was expected to administer the last sacrament. Presumed to be dead after 24 hours, the baby in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines gained consciousness in the eyes of many. 

Some people were questioning as to why the family decided to bury the child 24 hours after it was presumed dead. Did she really rise from the dead. Watch the video below and see for yourself.

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