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DZMM’s Ogie Diaz, MJ Felipe bid farewell
MANILA — “OMJ,” the DZMM showbiz talk show co-hosted by Ogie Diaz and MJ Felipe, is the latest program to bid farewell amid the double crises of ABS-CBN’s broadcast shutdown and the coronavirus pandemic. “Today, I received a call informing me that our show will no longer continue,” Felipe wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. September…
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NBA players refuse to play, cancels Wednesday games
The NBA announced Wednesday it chose to postpone all three games scheduled for the day after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play their Game 5 against the Orlando Magic and other teams appeared likely to follow suit. The Bucks decided not to take the court for Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic…
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World’s richest man has gotten even richer
The world’s wealthiest man has crossed a new milestone. Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos became the first person to top $200 billion in net worth on Wednesday, according to Forbes’ real-time data on billionaires. Bezos, 56, owns 11 percent of Amazon’s stock, which has skyrocketed amid the coronavirus pandemic as people sheltered at home…
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KFC suspends ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ slogan
KFC said it’s suspending its 64-year-old slogan, “It’s Finger Lickin’ Good,” amid the coronavirus pandemic. The slogan “doesn’t feel quite right” given the current environment, the company said. The move comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge consumers to avoid touching their face — including their mouth — to avoid the…
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McDonald’s adds two new menu items
McDonald’s is debuting two new menu items that will bring plenty of heat and something cool and sweet to customers in an effort to boost falling sales due to coronavirus impacts. The fast food giant said it will add Spicy McNuggets and a Chips Ahoy McFlurry, complete with crushed cookies and caramel swirls, to its…
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Chris Hemsworth eyed for role in ‘Mad Max’ prequel
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is reportedly being eyed for a role in the Mad Max prequel. According to the website The Illuminerdi, Warner Bros. are keen for the Extraction star, 37, to play a new character called Dementus. A description of the character reads: ‘He is breathtakingly handsome. An angel’s face, scarred by a deep…
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No more cash toll collection in Luzon expressways
By John Clifford Lintao STARTING November, cash payment for the use of the roll roads would no longer be allowed, said the Toll Regulatory Board, which would announced the effectivity of the cashless and contactless toll collection in expressways in Luzon. “‘Yun pong department order na inissue ang start po n’yan November 2. ‘Yun po…
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Arnold Clavio stays silent about Sarah Balabagan’s revelation
Two days after Sarah Balabagan revealed that news anchor Arnold Clavio fathered her eldest child, the popular Kapuso broadcaster remained silent about her confession. As of August 26, Clavio has not issued any statements related to the revelation of Balabagan. On Facebook account of Clavio, posted were the latest figures of COVID-19 cases in the…
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Service vehicles for the people
To further improve their services to the people of Samal, Bataan, two brand news Toyota Hi-ace vans were distributed this morning, August 26, thru the efforts of Mayor Aida Macalinao and the Sangguniang Bayan. (Mar T. Supnad)