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Here’s a round-up of recent Philippine-related news:

Remains of first American naval officer killed in the defense of the Philippines in WWII identified (source)
ABS-CBN buys $5 million minority stake in Multiply (source)
Chevron invests $20 million in ethanol expansion in Philippines (source)
Pirates raid two cargo vessels in Philippines (source)
Qtel, San Miguel in Philippines mobile partnership (source)
Petron Shares Surge as San Miguel Negotiates Stake (source)
‘Arroyo fingerprints all over fresh Chacha moves’ – bishops (source)
Philippines starts talks for flights to Russia (source)
Ford cuts Philippine office staff by 15 percent (source)
How to Make a Parol: A Filipino Christmas craft (source)
Manila Banks on Its Expats …read more

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Survivor Philippines is getting more and more nerve-wracking, as the live finale on Friday nears. In the previous episode, the Final Three – JC, Rob and Charisse – battled it out to win the Immunity Necklace for the last time. Rob was victorious, gaining his first immunity win.
Now, we find out who Rob will choose to go on with him to the Final Two and the chance to win P3 million and the title of first Pinoy Sole Survivor.
The last three castaways made the long treck to their 8th Tribal Council. Host Paolo Bediones called in the members of the …read more

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Despite all the scheming and voting off that goes on in Survivor Philippines, the castaways have forged friendships out of their days of being isolated on the island.
On the day before our interview, Marlon Carmen, the undisputed grand schemer of Survivor Philippines, had partied with some his fellow castaways. It may come as a surprise to some of you, but Marlon is now good friends with the others. The ladies, especially, have even told him their secrets (no, he didn’t tell me what kind of secrets). Everything that happened on the island is in the past, and the castaways …read more

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In his time on the island of Koh Tarutao, Marlon Carmen made himself famous as the ‘bad boy’ of Survivor Philippines. Before he was voted out, he got into the good graces of his tribe mates by cooking for them and doing other chores. But he was also the most scheming, most calculating player in the game, seemingly able to turn other castaways from their alliances at will. Unfortunately for Marlon, the others saw through his schemes and sent him packing.
Was the Marlon we saw onscreen the real Marlon? Find out what Marlon said in an exclusive interview I had …read more

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Last week on Survivor Philippines, we saw Cris voted off, leaving the Final Three – JC, Rob and Charisse – on the island of Koh Tarutao.
Day 38 brought the final Immunity Challenge. The winner of this challenge will be sure to be one of the Final Two and will choose the other castaway to go with him/her. Host Paolo Bediones welcomed the three to the site of the castaways’ original landing on the island.
The challenge was simple but difficult. Each of them would lie down on an angled platform and hold on to a wooden handle. Every 15 minutes, …read more

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After 60 episodes of Survivor Philippines, we are now down to the Final Three – JC, Rob and Charisse.
SP is the biggest reality series to have hit the Philippines, and this coming week is the most exciting yet. Here’s a glimpse of what’s going to happen:
Immunity Challenge – the last three castaways will call on every vestige of strength, endurance and determination to win the Immunity Necklace
Tribal Council – the winner of the Immunity Necklace will choose who will be with him/her in the Final Two
The Jury Votes – the members of the Jury, including the last one …read more

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On the previous episode of Survivor Philippines, JC won the chance to choose between the Immunity Necklace and a brand-new car. JC took the car and gave immunity to Rob.
Cris said that he was shocked that the reward was as big as a car. Rob congratulated JC; he said that he would have enjoyed driving the car but JC deserved it.
Cris observed that Rob was simply going easy on the challenge and depended on JC’s efforts. Cris said that, when Rob approached to put an arm around him, he pushed it away to show that he didn’t like what …read more

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On the last episode of Survivor Philippines, Rob won the reward challenge and took JC with him to enjoy a relaxing day at a spa in Thailand. Back at camp, Cris and Charisse were forming their own alliance against JC and Rob.
On Day 37, JC and Rob took advantage of a full and delicious breakfast to prepare themselves for the upcoming immunity challenge and their final days on the island of Koh Tarutao.
Back in Chalam, Charisse admitted that she had missed JC and Rob, but she had to make the most of the time she had with Cris. …read more

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What do Filipinos search for on the internet? From celebrities, to television shows, Yahoo! Philippines released the Top 10 list of "what piqued Pinoys’ interest in 2008".
CELEBRITIES

Angel Locsin
Angelina Jolie
Anne Curtis
Hayden Panettiere
KC Concepcion
Marian Rivera
Piolo Pascual
Vanessa Hudgens
Wu Chun
Zac Efron

TELEVISION

Amazing Race Asia
American Idol
Dyesebel
Gossip Girl
Hannah Montana
Heroes
Marimar
PBB (Pinoy Big Brother)
PDA (Pinoy Dream Academy)
Prison Break

MUSIC

Arnel Pineda
Avril Lavigne
Charice Pempengco
David Cook
Eraserheads
Jonas Brothers
Ramiele Malubay
Regine Velasquez
Rihanna
Sarah Geronimo

OUR FLAVOR

Ako Si Kim Sam Soon
Deal Or No Deal
Mall of Asia
Moymoy Palaboy
PEP
Pinoy Channel
Pinoy Fear Factor
Survivor Philippines
Troy Bisaya Version
Urduja

LEISURE

Chris Tiu
Grand Theft Auto
Lotto
Manny Pacquiao
Maria Sharapova
NBA
Olympics 2008
PBA
Rubik Cube
UAAP

Source: PhilStar

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There is no question about how big Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar de la Hoya is for Filipinos. In the Philippines, people flocked to gyms and restaurants to watch the fight live. Just look at all these people gathered at a gym in Tondo:

After the TKO win over de la Hoya, there was a flurry of texting to spread the word. Some celebrated out in the streets, Philippine flags waving. It’s a proud day for the Filipino nation.
Manny has always said that he fights for his country’s honor. Indeed, he has brought that to the Philippines, and Filipinos …read more

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