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Morgan Freeman, an actor who probably needs no introduction this time, joined the ranks of million dollar donors to fund President Obama’s reelection this November. Recently, Freeman made a donation of $1 million to super PAC (Priorities USA Action), a pro-President Obama political action committee. The actor’s contribution will be reported to the group’s federal disclosures on Friday. “President Obama has done a remarkable job in historically difficult circumstances. I am proud to lend my voice—and support—to those who defend him.” -Morgan Freeman The Democrat-friendly Priorities USA Action so far has raised $20.4 million but is still far behind Restore ... Read more

The Philippines’ oldest and most successful variety show, Eat Bulga, which airs Mondays through Saturdays at noontime is now shown in Indonesia. Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV), an Indonesian TV Network, obtained a franchise from TAPE Inc. (Eat Bulaga’s Producer) through a deal last month to produce their own version of the show bearing the same title and format. The Indonesian version will also be filled with entertainment, fun, games, prizes, and inspirations. There will be versions for Pinoy Henyo (“Indonesia Pintar”), Juan For All, All For Juan (“One For All, All For One”), Bulagaan (“Bolagaan”), and Karaoke Stud. Eat Bulaga’s host, ... Read more

The NEDA board approved the Government’s third PPP (Public-Private Partnership) priority project lined up for bidding for this year last May 30, 2012. DPWH received a consent from NEDA Board Chair President Benigno S. Aquino III to hold a bidding of the 13 to 15-billion peso NAIA Expressway project. The proposed NAIA Expressway project involves the maintenance and improvement of the existing NAIA Expressway Phase I road, the construction of Phase II of the NAIA Expressway, the construction of at-grade feeder roads leading to and from the PAGCOR Entertainment City, the operation and maintenance of the completed Phase 1 and ... Read more

The Philippine Entertainment’s comedy king, Dolphy or Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr.in real life, passed away at 08:40 tonight at Makati Medical Center where he was confined for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since June 16. He’s about to turn 84 on July 25.

China is using history as the basis of its claim in all of South China Sea including Spratlys, Paracel Group of Islands, and Scarborough Shoal. Now, the Philippines is digging through its archive to disprove China’s claims. The question now will be, which is valid, Philippines 18th century map or China’s ancient expeditions. Spanish-era map dated as far back 1734 supports the Philippines’ claim of the disputed Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc). An old map entitled Carta Hydrografica de las Islas Filipinas illustrated by Spanish cartographer Pedro Murillo Velarde, designates a spot called as “Panacot” or “Bajo ... Read more

Where travelling is part of a social system, travelers tend to inform their peers wherever they are in the world – thanks to Facebook check-in. The social networking giant finally revealed the result on the most “social” landmarks in the world by counting on the number of check-ins received or made in a certain spot. Europe has listed 10 places in the top 25 while 6 of the listed are from North America, four of which are from the US, the country with the most number of listed places. Four landmarks are from Asia, two are from both Oceania and ... Read more

Dubai’s 828-meter Burj Khalifa, the current title-holder, took five years to build. After its completion, there have been constant battles on whose going to build the next world’s tallest and China seemed accepted the challenge. Broad Sustainable Building (BSB), a Chinese construction company, aims to topple Burj Khalifa’s height in just 90 days. The company will build the 220-storey Sky City in Changsa, Hunan which will stand at 838 meters and will cost RMB4 billion ($628 million). BSB has already established its reputation by building a 30-storey hotel in just 360 hours in December 2011. Sky City One is expected ... Read more

Mall magnate Henry Sy and his family still remain as Philippines’ wealthiest, topping the Forbes list of Philippine richest with a net worth of $9.1 billion or some ₱385 billion. The family does not only control the Philippine retail business but is also a leader in real estate development, banking, and investments. The family also holds a significant  share in power and grid industry. The Sy Family is listed 116th in a list of the world’s billionaires topped by Mexican telecommunication mogul Carlos Slim, having $69 billion worth of riches. Lucion Tan, with less than half of the Sys’ wealth, ... Read more

Travel + Leisure Magazine enlists the Pinoy favorite, Jollibee, as one of the World’s Best fast-food chain. Travel + Leisure Magazine is the same entity that named Boracay as the World’s 4th Best Island. Jollibee is listed along with 20 other fast food chains in the world that offer travelers a local taste at a great convenience and economy. “Fast food gets a Filipino twist at this quick-serve chain, which is so beloved that its mascots star in their own children’s television show.” the magazine stated in its website. On its menu are fried chicken, hotdog sandwiches, and hamburgers to local favorites ... Read more