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Got any sideline? Let Rakuboss help you sell it!
Have you heard of Rakuboss? If not and you’re a freelancer, then this website could be of big help to you! “Rakuboss is a multifaceted Filipino skills marketplace that supports freelancers from any business sector within the Philippines. The idea to launch a website this big came from our desire to redefine the freelance industry…
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What revolt? Docs ward off allegations
By John Clifford Lintao MEDICAL organizations behind the call for a two-week enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila to give health workers a respite from the rising number of COVID-19 said they never thought of instigating a revolution, not even leaving their patients. In a statement, the Philippine College of Physicians its call for a…
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David Licauco launches one-stop shop for holistic lifestyle
Kapuso actor David Licauco lives a healthy lifestyle, and his toned, chiseled physique reflects the hard work and discipline that define this positive outlook. A cursory look through his Instagram and other social media feeds reveals his passion for sports and his constant commune with the great outdoors, which serve as his welcome respite from…
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Mariveles creates one-stop housing board for homeless
By Mar T. Supnad MARIVELES, Bataan –The booming population as compared to the number of residents owning a house in this town has compelled the local government to take radical steps seen to bridge the gap on human settlement concerns. In a statement, Mariveles Mayor Jocelyn Castañeda hinted on a one-stop shop concept seen to…
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Duterte approves P4.5 trillion 2021 nat’l budget
By Fernan Angeles THE President had his signature on the proposed P4.506-trillion national budget for Fiscal Year 2021, the Department of Budget and Management said Sunday. In a statement, the DBM said the President approved the 2021 national budget last Thursday during a special meeting with the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). The budget department…
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‘Peninsula,’ follow-up to ‘Train to Busan,’ soars in Asian box-office
The movie’s strong performance in select Asian markets is welcome news for the film business amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho’s Peninsula — a follow-up to the 2016 cult zombie action flick Train to Busan — scored $19 million to $20 million in its international debut in a much-needed boost for…
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MWP acquires Miss Supranational franchise
The Miss World Philippines (MWP) organization announced its acquisition of the Miss Supranational title. This latest addition makes the Miss Supranational one of the biggest and coveted titles in the Miss World Philippines organization’s roster, which currently includes: Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Eco International, Miss Eco Teen International, Miss Multinational, and Miss Philippines Tourism. MWP National…
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Villar: Remarks not aimed at medical frontliners
GOVERNMENT leaders need to work harder to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the economy, the health sector and the people. Stressing her earlier statements were NOT aimed at medical frontliners who have called for a two-week break and proposed that Metro Manila revert to enhanced community quarantine, Senator Cynthia Villar said: “We…
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Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recovers from COVID-19
Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been discharged from hospital after recovering from Covid-19. This was announced by the Miss World Organization on Facebook July 28. “Miss World 1994 and one of Bollywood’s most famous faces, left Mumbai’s Nanavati hospital along with her daughter Aaradhya earlier on Monday; “Her husband Abhishek…
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Miss World cancels 2020 pageant due to COVID-19
Sorry guys, no Miss World beauty pageant this year! This was announced by Julia Morley, chairman and CEO of Miss World to all national licence holders, on Facebook July 29. Morley’s full announcement: “The 70th Miss World Final will be held in the latter part of 2021. Host Country/Venue will be confirmed very soon; “We…