New Year Pet Tip: Simple Trick To Calm Your Pet Through Firecrackers

New Year’s eve–especially in the Philippines– is a love-hate relationship. Basically, we are thrilled at the joy of welcoming a brand new year full of brand new experiences, opportunities, blessings and possibilities. What we do not like however is the impending threat to our beloved animals we love and care for so dearly.

Yes, it’s that time of year again, when our furry little love bugs would hide and scurry their furry posteriors  in the closet, behind the fridge or anywhere they feel safe.

Why do dogs hate firecrackers?

Based from what we learned from an article on PoochPalsPetCare (.com) dogs hate firecrackers obviously because of the high intensity sound. Dogs have very sensitive hearing and they hear firecrackers 10x the intensity of how us humans hear it. Also, we humans understand it, the sound and all, based from society. We also connect it to something cheerful and joyful but our pets, do not.

We found this very helpful tip online:



Photo is from doggiedrawings.net

YAAAAAY!!! Try this little trick even through thunderstorms and such and let us know if it works!

What are other tips you can suggest for our pets to remain calm and help them through New Year’s?

VIDEO: Pastillas Girl’s message to mom’s killer

• Pastillas Girl has a message to her mother’s killer


• An unknown gunman shoots her mother


• The victim sustains a fatal gunshot wound in the back of her head

MANILA, Philippines – An emotional Angelica Jane Yap, popularly known as “Pastillas Girl faced the media to relay a message to her mother’s killer.

According to an article published by ABS-CBN News, Pastillas Girl said in an interview with“Umagang Kay Ganda” on Tuesday, December 1: “Sana nakakatulog siya sa gabi sa ginawa niya.” [I hope he can still sleep at night after what he did.]

The victim, Teresa Yap, also known as “Teteng,” sustained a fatal gunshot wound in the back of her head  on Sunday night, November 29.

Yap together with one of her daughters and a niece were about to eat in a roadside eatery in Tagaytay Street in Caloocan when an unknown man suddenly approached her from behind; shooting her at close range.

The gunman immediately fled the scene of the crime.

Th victim was brought to the Chinese General Hospital but was pronounced dead at 9:20 p.m.

Pastillas Girl went to the hospital from a music video shoot in Bulacan after she learned what happened to her mother.

She described her mother as a strong woman with a pure heart.

“Sa kanya ko namana ‘yung pagiging matapang. Iyakin siya pero talagang pure heart ang meron ang mommy ko,” she said. [I got my strength from her. She easily cries but she has a pure heart.]

She added that she will always remember how her mother defended her against her bashers.

The elder Yap appeared on  “It’s Showtime” on its September 29 episode to defend her daughter.

According to an article written by Chuck Smith for Philippine Star, Yap said although she’s happy that her daughter is given a chance to find love through It’s Showtime’s “Nasaan Ka Mr. Pastilla”segment, she felt hurt over the negative comments hurled against her daughter on social media.

She asked Pastillas Girl’s bashers to get to know her daughter first before judging her.

She said: “Sana, nakikiusap ako, kilalanin muna nila ako. ‘Wag muna nila i-judge ‘yung anak ko. Hindi naman nila kilala ‘yung anak ko. Pinalaki ko nang maayos ang anak ko. Ayoko naman na kung sinu-sinong tao lang ang lalait sa anak ko, maninira sa anak ko.” [I’m asking them to get to know my daughter first before judging her. I brought her up well and I don’t want anyone to just smear her name.]

https://youtu.be/HME8S2c4ZXY

Mom of 'Pastillas Girl' shot dead

MANILA (1st UPDATE) - The mother of Angelica Yap, also known as "Pastillas Girl," was shot dead by an unknown gunman in Caloocan City, Sunday night.

Teresa Yap, also known as "Teteng," sustained a gunshot wound in the back of the head.

A closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera of Barangay 131 caught the whole incident.

Yap was with one of her daughters and her niece and was about to eat at a roadside eatery in Tagaytay Street in Caloocan when a man suddenly approached her from behind, shooting her at close range.

Yap fell as the gunman fled the scene. Her family and other concerned citizens in the area immediately responded.

She was brought to a hospital but was pronounced dead at 9:20 p.m. Angelica went to the hospital after she learned about the incident.

According to a relative, Tumping Fabian, Teresa received a lot of death threats via text messages saying she would be finished before Christmas.

The messages made her worry but Teresa allegedly ignored the threats.

Police officials and investigators were still gathering information about the incident as of posting. Residents were helping the police and barangay officials in their probe.

Kevin Manalo, ABS-CBN News

‘You’re a virus, we’re the cure’ Tells Anonymous to ISIS as it takes down 20,000 ISIS Twitter accounts

‘You’re a virus, we’re the cure’: Anonymous tells ISIS and its supporters

“ISIS, we will hunt you and take down your sites, accounts, emails and expose you. From now on, there is no safe place for you online. You will be treated like a virus and we are the cure,” the Anonymous spokesman told the ISIS in response to their Anonymous is Idiot comment.

The online hacker collective Anonymous dealt a huge blow to the terror group ISIS, whose attacks in Paris had left 129 dead and dozens more injured. Following the attacks, the Anonymous group had declared cyber-war on ISIS members last weekend. It also asked hackers around the world to join its #OpParis operation.

In its declaration of cyber-war, they had vowed to hunt down the social media accounts Daesh members used to coordinate attacks, promote Jihadism, or recruit new members.

As of Thursday morning, a reported 20,000 Islamic State-linked Twitter accounts were taken down claimed to be associated with or operated by members of ISIS. They have also released the names of the accounts, in moves they call part of a “total war” against the terrorist association.

In a new video released by them on YouTube begins with a no-nonsense speech by the spokesperson, all dressed in black and wearing Anonymous’ signature Guy Fawkes mask, delivering a statement:

“Hello, citizens of the world. We are Anonymous. It is time to realize that social media is a solid platform for ISIS’s communication as well as neutering their ideas of terror amongst youth. But at the same time, social media has proved it is an advanced weapon. We must all work together and use social media to eliminate the accounts used by terrorists. More than 20,000 Twitter Accounts belonging to ISIS were just taken down by Anonymous. You can find a list of all the Twitter Accounts in the description. This is only the beginning.

ISIS: We will hunt you, Take down your sites, Accounts, Emails, and expose you…From now on, no safe place for you online…You will be treated like a virus, and we are the cure.

We are anonymous.
We are legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
ISIS…it is too late to Expect Us.”

https://youtu.be/ZfyVVLGWivo

Shortly after this victory, Anonymous published a ‘Guide to Fighting ISIS Online.’ The release of this guide enlisted the talents of amateur hackers worldwide, and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal.

The guide was published in an IRC (internet relay chat) channel by a member of the hacker group along with the following message:

“Instead of sitting idle in the [chat]channel or lurking around and doing nothing, you can benefit greatly from the different tools and guides that have been provided to you,” he wrote.

Don't give them what they want. Show them you're not afraid. Show them how weak they really are. #OpParis #OpISIS pic.twitter.com/ieijHSIel4

— Anonymous Aussie (@AnonyAussie) Nobyembre 19, 2015

“Your contribution means a lot and we encourage you to partake in all of the Op’s activities if you can, the more the merrier.”

In response, an ISIS-related social media account released a statement about the Anonymous operation.

A supporter of the group a channel on the messaging app Telegram, says so-called IS are the “owners of the virtual world” and says members should “unite profile pictures on Twitter” with a black shoe print on the French flag.

The account also promised further action online.

Telegram Messenger says it’s blocked 164 public channels “used to spread terrorist propaganda” and shut more down earlier this week.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov wrote on Twitter: “To media covering us this week – Telegram channels are public broadcasts. They are the opposite of private chats. Please don’t mix the two.

“Our policy is simple: privacy is paramount. Public channels, however, have nothing to do with privacy. ISIS public channels will be blocked.”

Accounts in favor of ISIS have already been taken down, says this hacking group

Looks like this hacking group hates terrorist activities as much as we do

Following the attacks that took place at Paris that left a shocking 129 dead, Anonymous has decided to take charge and put an end to the malicious activities of these terrorists with the only way they know best; hacking social media accounts. According to the hacking group, then have commenced an onslaught that have allowed them to shut down over 5,000 Twitter accounts who are in favor of ISIS.

In addition, Anonymous has started to reach out to the masses and have begun to encourage them to search Twitter’s database and report anyone supporting ISIS. People who want to report the accounts belonging to the extremist group can pass on the message via the group’s new website called “#opIceISIS.” Currently, the site has been protected by a password, but it was available early Tuesday.

During the course of Monday evening, the hacking group also managed to collect a whole list of Twitter accounts and websites belonging to ISIS and have claimed to have already taken down some of those sites. Allegedly, they have leaked personal information about suspected ISIS members, posting their names and physical addresses online, which should prove useful if the authorities act upon vigilantly.

The crusade of Anonymous has been ongoing during the month of January, and since then, they have been able to take down nearly 800 Twitter accounts and 50 email addresses associated with the extremist group. However, shortly after the attack, the hacking group has scaled its hacking activities to a whole new level, which have proven to be much more fruitful than even before.

With these activities rising, ISIS might have effectively been barred from sending its messages across social media channels, but it is also high time that Facebook and Twitter joined hands in order to take these accounts down in order to increase efficiency.

What This Genius Filipina Did With Salt And Water Is Totally Brilliant!

To give light to as many families as possible. This is the promise of Aisa Mijeno, an engineer who has engaged in social work, as she introduced the new alternative solution to power shortage and blackout.

As explained by Mijeno, “lack of electricity also persists in other countries like Indonesia (63 million of its population), Myanmar (26 million), Cambodia (10 million), Thailand (eight million), Vietnam (two million), Lao PDR (2.2 million), and Malaysia (200,000).” With only a limited proportion of the population taking advantage of electricity, the breakout on power shortage is no longer of a great deal.

Through this new discovery, people living in isolated areas can finally bid farewell to crossing the rigorous terrains for fuel supply for lamps and cutting of wood for fire.

Thanks to Mijeno’s brilliant mind, life after dark is finally just a lamp away.

Mijeno owns the birth of her project to her first-hand experience and a close encounter with the Butbut tribe in Buscalan, Kalinga during an immersion in 2011. As shared in an interview in Tech In Asia, she shared, “People did not have access to electricity and had to walk 12 hours to reach Bontoc, a town about 50 kilometres away, to get kerosene for their fuel-based lamps.” She even added that “Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is saltwater and we still rely on other expensive means that are dependent on geography, climate, and fuel.”

To give light to as many families as possible- this is the promise of Aisa Mijeno, an engineer who has engaged in social work, as she introduced the new alternative solution to power shortage and blackout.

Photo credit: Tech in Asia

Being an initial direct dialogue campaigner (DDC) in Greenpeace Philippines, a non-government organization, the lack of financial tenure left her no choice to but to career jump to her alma mater De La Salle University Lipa in 2010. Her career move finally paid off when she won in the technopreneurship bootcamp held by Ideaspace Foundation. This marked the birth of Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt).

 

As ordinary as it may appear, SALt is like no other lamps. It can actually run even without batteries or plug-ins. With the help of salt and water, the magic lamp is able to produce 90 lumens, which are equivalent to seven candles lit up or the brightness of a low-LED bulb! But wait, there’s more! This also comes along with a USB slot where you could charge your mobile phone. However, since it is still a work in progress, you would have to choose if you will use it either for lighting or charging—at least for now. After all, the future is not so far away, right?

So how on earth did Mijeno come up with this? Simple. Everything she knew, she learned it from her high school chemistry class saying, “If you did the lemon-battery experiment, that’s basically it. Two different metals submerged in electrolytes will produce electricity. For us, we used saltwater.” She also added, “It is an open science… so I will not be surprised if there are existing similar technologies developed out there.”

A proud Aisa Mijeno pitched her SALt project during the 2014 Ideaspace Foundation demo day.

Photo credit: Tech in Asia

Based from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies 2013, Philippines alone has 16 million families belonging to the marginalized sector. It is for this very reason that Mijeno decided to design something that will minimize, if not eliminate the usage of kerosene, a number one indoor air pollution contributor. A safer and more holistic living environment now awaits rural areas since longer hours for livelihood and study sessions for children are provided.

Although targeting the poor as a viable market does not promise an increase on social enterprises and additional innovations in the future, Mijeno confessed the difficulty of marketing the said product. “There is a certain degree of difficulty when it comes to achieving financials enough to sustain and to scale a social enterprise and/or a hardware startup,” she said. “It is very difficult to find a middle point wherein we feel that we are not selling it for too much and also not underselling it,” she explained.

Say goodbye to life after dark! SALt is finally here!

Photo credit: Tech in Asia

Although the US$35-worth lamp (PHP1,570) runs an estimated 10 to 11 years lifespan, Mijeno envisions to prolong its vitality and durability by making it both water- and shock-proof. Maximizing the number of lumens to 350 is also among the future goals. “Considering its use, the initial price of the lamp trumps the sustaining the cost of battery and fuel-based lighting,” she added.

With the thousands of promising products shaping the standard of living of society, the need for more pacesetters to dominate the world of geniuses is highly encouraged.

What do you think about this story? Share your thoughts in the comments box below, and don’t forget to share this story with your friends on Facebook!

H/T: Tech in Asia, c/o Elite Readers

Rumor Debunked: TELSTRA Philippines is NOT Happening NOW.

A lot of rumors circulating on the internet about Australian telecommunications company Telstra. Where did it all start? Nobody clearly knows where exactly. It may be the Facebook status that has been going around about a new player in the telecommunications market in the Philippines. Or it may be because of the photo below of a building rumored to be Telstra Philippines’ HQ.



 

Rumor has it: Telstra will provide unlimited internet with infinitive speeds just because they can. Seeing this (below) screencap on facebook we still wondered about the legitimacy of information since Telstra DOES NOT have a Philippines Facebook page.



 

So to finally put an end to the rumors of Telstra Philippines, we went to Telstra’s official VERIFIED Facebook and Twitter pages and this is what they had to say:



 

Long story short: There is a discussion between Telstra Au and San Miguel Corporation but nothing has been finalized, no agreements made, no contracts signed and there is NO assurance when this agreement will happen or if it will even happen at all.

What do you think of this issue?

 

 

 

Sick Customer Orders A Meal, What The Delivery Boy Brought Her Will Truly Make You Cry!

Did you ever think that a delivery boy could do something extra mile for their job?

Well, Alveel Kaith Cimafranca was surprised when a delivery boy took the request that she made seriously.

Alveel was sick during that time and she was with nobody so she decided to call a local fast food restaurant to order some food. During the call, she also mentioned if the delivery boy could possibly bring her some paracetamol because she was not feeling well.



When the delivery boy came, he delivered the meal in the 18th floor where the woman was living. He handed the meal and the paracetamol that she requested.

The woman claims that she was overwhelmed by the act that the delivery boy did. Even though it was not a part of their duty, he made a generous act of caring for their customers.

Source: BoyViral,Wheninmanila

Globe Telecom announced new High Speed Platinum Home Broadband Plans from 50Mbps to 1Gbps

Globe Telecom officially announced their newest home broadband plans offering powered by fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology.

Announcing the new Globe Platinum Broadband Plans, home broadband customers can enjoy a broadband plan with internet speeds of up to 50 Mbps at Plan 2499, 100 Mbps at Plan 3499, 200 Mbps at Plan 4499, 500 Mbps at Plan 7499, and 1 Gbps at Plan 9499.

Customers to enjoy Platinum Broadband plans with speeds of up to 50 Mbps for P2499 per month all the way to 1 Gbps for P9499 per month available in over 80 sites

 

All plans are bundled with unlimited data with no data cap and free access to Spotify, NBA League Pass, and HOOQ.



The new pricing scheme effectively puts the Philippines at par, if not better, against other countries such as USA, Thailand, and Indonesia in terms of affordability of broadband services. With its commitment to reach more customers, Globe is making its new Platinum Broadband Plans at less than half than its previous price offering.

“We are very excited to offer our new Platinum Broadband Plans as our way to provide Filipinos, one area at a time, with high-quality broadband services that need not be costly. We offer a full range of best-value broadband plans from 50 Mbps to as much as 1 Gbps now made more affordable and accessible, complete with value-for-money plan constructs that include exclusive perks and privileges, freebies, and premium device bundles for a world-class internet experience like no other, perfect for today’s fast-paced and digitally-connected lifestyle at home,” says Gilbert Simpao, Senior Vice President for Consumer Broadband at Globe.

By October 24, 2015, the 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans will be initially available in over 80 Platinum-covered sites in select key areas within Ortigas, Taguig City,Alabang, Makati, Eastwood, Rockwell, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan,Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, Paranaque, Manila, Quezon City, and Sta. Rosa Laguna.

On the other hand, the 200 Mbps plan is initially offered in Green Meadows,Acropolis, White Plains, Forbes Par, Bel-Air Village, Urdaneta Village, Ayala Alabang, Alabang 400, Southbay Gardens, The Amaryllis, San Lorenzo Village, Serendra, Abrio Nuvali, and Ayala Greenfield Estates.

Finally, the 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps plans will be available in Acropolis, Bel-Air Village, Forbes Park, Greenmeadows, Urdaneta Village, and White Plains for its initial roll-out.

All plans will be available in more sites over the coming months as the telco’s fiber network expands to Aside from fiber-fast connectivity, Platinum Broadband customers also get access to  exclusive perks and privileges such as a dedicated Platinum Relationship Manager, dedicated Platinum Hotline, and Concierge assistance.

For more information on the Platinum-covered areas, visit tattoo.globe.com.ph, call 730-1010,or visit any Globe Store.

Road Rage Between a Police Officer and Complainant Nearly Resulted to Fight!

Road Rage Between a Police Officer and Complainant Nearly Resulted to Fight!
When it comes to traffic violation, motorist has the rights to ask a question and be questioned by the officer in-charge. Some vehicle owner or driver are afraid because of the traffic enforcer being abusive even thou you didn't commit any violation at all. They will ask you to pull over with no reason, give you a ticket and sometimes confiscate your driver's license and the worst thing, they will force to tow your vehicle.

But the video below wasn't the ordinary scenario that you usually see when there's a motorist complaining about the violation. There is this one police officer named "SPO2. Sambiano" who's assisting the traffic situation and the complainant that has been accosted by the said officer due to traffic cause.

Here's the side of the complainant:

Somehow, netizens were not happy about the action of the complainant considering that he also uploaded the video of the road rage with the officer.

Watch the video below, do not forget to share this article with your friends on Facebook.

https://youtu.be/IjvnDk-uJNY

He was one semester away from graduating but he didn’t have money. So his friends did this!

Facebook user Jan Ray Parayno was a semester away from graduating from college—but he didn’t have the means to pay for his tuition fee.


His parents separated more than decade ago, and they have been financially struggling to keep him in school. His father was working as a foreman in Saudi Arabia, while his mother worked as a seamstress to make ends meet.



But an unexpected twist of fate happened. His father got into an accident and wasn’t able to work well. Their finances started to plunge, and there wasn’t enough money for his tuition’s down payment. he wasn’t worried at first, knowing that his school allows students to get their schedules before paying anything—thinking this would give his parents enough time to raise money. To his horror, the school required payment before getting his schedule first. He felt hopeless.



Fortunately for him, he had his friends who were willing to do anything to help him up. One of his friends, Aldrin, realized he had excess cash from his tuition fee and decided to give it to his friend. Aldrin then asked the others if they had any extra, and were willing to help their friend, Jan Ray.  One by one, his friends Mark, JL, ‘Totoy’, Nikko, Dong, Rick, Raffy and ‘Chuckling’ gave their extra cash. They were able to raise P1,665—just enough to get him through the down payment.

Jan Ray was so overwhelmed by his friends’ actions that he wasn’t able to say anything— but all his friends knew how thankful he was. He shares this inspiring story on Facebook, which slowly attracted many people willing to help him too.

Hard times will always reveal true friends.

Mr. Pastillas explained his alleged wedding photos! Check this out!

Are you familiar with Richard Parojinog? Well, she's the fourth suitor of Pastillas Girl and eventually the guy who won her heart.

But then recently, the HRM student became the center of controversies after the netizens have found a photo of him on his Instagram account with a caption "Our wedding pic".

After seeing the photo, the netizens immediately concluded that Richard was just playing with Angelica's heart.

But then he took his social media account to explain himself.

He claims that as an HRM student, they were asked to host different events and as for him, along with his classmates, they decided to host "A Wedding".

He claims that it was just a photo from their event. Nothing more, nothing less.

Alden And Maine Share Their First Ever Hug In The Philippine Arena!

The wait for the right time is now over as the AlDub Nation celebrates the 'Tamang Panahon' together with the Eat Bulaga Dabarkads in the Philippine Arena on Saturday.

The whole venue was filled with all the fans who wanted to show their support for the 'Pambansang Bae' Alden Richards and 'Dubsmash Queen Maine Mendoza. 

Photo Credit: Eat Bulaga

Alden Richards could not help himself from crying after seeing the Arena filled with all the people. As they were performing their theme song, 'God Gave Me You'.

Photo Credit: Eat Bulaga

He became too emotional as he was singing. Good thing that Maine was there to comfort him. He claims that he was too overwhelmed with all the blessing.

They hugged each other so tight. This is the first ever hug shared by Maine and Alden on live television.

Vice Ganda Ended The Issue About The Rivalry Between It's Showtime And Eat Bulaga!

We can't deny the fact that the viewers are making the rivalry between Eat Bulaga and It's Showtime grow bigger and bigger because of the issues that they're throwing to both networks!

In this video, Vice Ganda thanked everyone for supporting them throughout their six-year journey. HE claims that they wouldn't have stayed on the air for that long if it wasn't for them.

He also asked them to stop fighting on social media sites because it doesn't even change anything.

In his speech, he also said something about the rivalry between the Eat Bulaga and It's Showtime!

He claims that It's Showtime wasn't placed in the noon time, to beat Eat Bulaga but rather to help them make other people happy.

It's not their goal to bet Eat Bulaga but to give the happiness to other people that everyone deserves!

#ShowtimeAnimversary

Posted by Pastillas Girl Lines on Saturday, October 24, 2015

This Filipina Might Be The First One To Get A Job On Facebook After Mark Zuckerberg Shared Her Story!

On Tuesday, the CEO of Social Media giant (Facebook), Mark Zuckerberg, have shared an inspiring story on his own official account of a young Filipina woman on a small island where the only available job for them was to collect seashells was then later earned a degree in computer science through the free internet services Internet.org.

The woman was Riza Tachado hailed in Malalison Island in Culasi, Antique, travels on a boat everyday just to get to the mainland Antique to attend to school.

However, whilst writing her thesis, a powerful typhoon hit their little island so she wasn’t able to attend her classes for several weeks.

But this did not stop her from her desire to finish her studies and rather used the advantages of the free internet service Facebook is offering on her mobile.

My phone became a classroom to communicate with my groupmates. We used Facebook through Internet.org to write our thesis. -Riza

Meanwhile, Riza may have the big-chance of landing a good job on Facebook after a certain comment from Renee Gertjejansen Briscoe emerged suggesting Mark Zuckerberg to hire her.
Unexpectedly, the co-founder of the leading social media platform on this phenomenon have replied saying that it is a ‘Good Idea’.

This is an amazing story about Riza -- a young woman on a small island where the only job for women was collecting seashells, yet she used Internet.org to earn a degree in computer science.Being connected means having opportunity. We're going to connect the whole world so one day everyone can achieve their full human potential -- just like Riza.

Posted by Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, October 12, 2015

Mineski-Dota secures spot in Frankfurt Major

What a time it is to be alive for Mineski-Dota fans all around the world.

The Filipino team continues to dance towards greatness, as they secure their second global LAN this season, less than a week after clinching their spot in the Nanyang Championships in Singapore.

By sweeping Fnatic in the WB finals of the SEA Qualifier playoffs, Mineski-Dota clinched a trip to Germany for next month, where they will be competing in the 3,000,000 USD Frankfurt Major, as one of two South-East Asian representatives to the biggest Dota 2 tournament of Fall 2015. There, Jay and the rest of the gang will be taking on the very best teams from across the globe, including Evil Geniuses, CDEC Gaming, LGD Gaming, and Vici Gaming, the top four placers from The International 2015.

Fnatic meanwhile will have another shot at qualifying for the Frankfurt Major as they take on Team 123 in another bo3 for the second SEA berth, which starts in just a few moments as of publication time.

Series MVP Kuku can finally showcase to the rest of the world his top-notch midlaning skills, after handily beating Mushi in the lane in the first and last game of the series, first as Windranger against the Malaysian sensation's Shadow Fiend, and later on with reverse heroes.

Mineski will now be making their return to Germany, a country they haven't competed in since the inaugural The International, over 5 years ago now.

Major Gaming Studios Coming to Philippines

Interaksyon recently reported that 4 of the major gaming studio internationallymight start opening doors for locally.

According to Alvin Juban, president of the Game Development Association of the Philippines, said they are now helping the prospective investors find probable local partners.

Once this is finalized they will immediately need 300 jobs on the Creative Segment , so for creative professionals start building your porfolio coz anytime soon you might land your dream job in some of the most popular gaming studios, the likes ofUbisoft, Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios, China-based Tencent, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment, Bandai, Sega,Nintendo, and Namco.

The reason behind this is China is becoming very expensive for this industry that’s why Gaming studios are trying to find new hubs to relocate their manpower.

This is one great news to look forward

In This Videogame, Death Means You'll Never Play Again

In videogames, death is rarely fatal. If you take a shotgun blast to the noggin, a simple restart gets you back in the action. That’s what makes the twist behind the upcoming PC game Upsilon Circuit so scary: If you die in this world, you’re done. Nope, can’t even start over. You can never play again.

The goal of indie game studio Robot Loves Kitty is to see how players behave when any misstep could mean the permanent end of their existence. (They’re calling it perma-permadeath.)

The setup: Two teams of four meet in a fantasy arena, where monsters and traps threaten at every turn. “What I’m hoping happens is that the experience evolves,” codeveloper Calvin Goble says, “and that the people who live longest will respect their one life, be more cautious and careful.” Yes, only eight people play at a time, but a vast audience of spectators can stream the game live—plus they’re empowered to toss aid or obstacles to the all-too-mortal players. In the event of a perma-permadeath, a random viewer becomes the next player, like a contestant on The Price Is Right summoned up from the crowd. “The only way we can go a step up from this is if we actually start killing the contestants in real life,” Goble says. OK, now you’re really freaking us out.

Marcos: I am running for vice president

STATEMENT OF SEN. FERDINAND “BONGBONG” MARCOS, JR

I have decided to run for Vice President in the May 2016 elections.

All these talks of teaming up with certain leading presidential candidates have been mere speculations.

I flew to Davao City on Wednesday and consulted with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. He was gracious enough to promise me his support should I decide to run for Vice President. I too will support Mayor Duterte if and when he runs for President.

Regarding Vice President Jejomar Binay, I was invited to be his Vice-Presidential candidate. There were initial talks between our supporters. But any team up with the Vice President must be rooted on a shared vision for our country, a common platform of government as well as political perspectives.

Unfortunately it would be difficult for me to tame our political differences.

For one thing, I believe that elected officials have an obligation to our people to help change the course of our nation’s history by banishing the politics of personality which to me is one of the primary causes why our country today has become a soft state where the rich become richer, the poor become poorer, graft and corruption is endemic, the drug menace pervades, injustice is the norm and government incompetence is accepted.

Consequently, I have decided to put my political fortune in the hands of the Filipino people. I humbly ask them to judge whether or not I am worthy of their trust to be Vice President on the strength of my performance as a public servant in the last 26 years: first as former Vice Governor and Governor of Ilocos Norte, then as Representative of the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte and, finally, as Senator of the country.

Thank you and may God bless us all.

Gabriela: It’s Showtime Seems to be Pimping Pastillas Girl

Angelica Jane Yap, or Pastillas Girl, is It’s Showtime‘s answer to Eat Bulaga‘s AlDub and she is slowly rising to stardom. As her segment is gaining popularity because of her recipe to making pastillas mixed with comments about a bad breakup, critics are concerned with how the show is introducing her to various men.

According to a letter the Gabriela Women’s Party sent to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board and It’s Showtime‘s executive producer Mark Rejano, they are receiving complaints about the show’s alleged pimping of Yap to suitors.

According to the letter:

We wish to inform you that we have been receiving complaints regarding exploitation of women in relation to your serye “Pastillas Girl” since it aired this month in Showtime. Concerned citizens wrote us and tagged us in their Twitter posts alleging that the show seems to be pimping the said Pastillas Girl to various interested men.

As part of the letter, Gabriela mentioned its advocacy of the protection and advancement of women’s rights, and believes that the competition between the two TV networks shouldn’t come at the expense of women. They also gave It’s Showtime‘s executive producer the chance to respond to the allegations publicly.

Rejano has not aired the network’s side as of publishing.

 

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