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Ejay is the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus Big Winner

June 08, 2008 By: JPS Category: TV Shows

The PBBTEP is over and winners have been declared. Ejay “Promdi Hottie” emerged as the big winner of the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus that was held in Araneta Coliseum on June 7.

Ejay: Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus Winner

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Juan Manuel Lopez Vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon Fight Result

June 08, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities, Sports

Undefeated Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico knocked out Daniel Ponce De Leon on the first round for another impressive victory over the Mexican fighter. The match-up was great because the two fighters are hard hitters but Juan Manuel Lopez simply outclassed and outboxed Ponce De Leon tonight showing the world that he deserves to be number one in his weight class.

Juan Manuel Lopez Photo

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Kelly Pavlik vs. Gary Lockett Result: Pavlik Won by KO

June 08, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities, Sports

I’ve just seen the Pavlik-Lockett fight on cable and the way I see it, the match was a mismatch. WBO/WBC middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik’s (33-0, 29 KOs) and challenger Gary Lockett (30-1, 21 KOs) squared off for three rounds and the challenger took the knee (knockdowned) twice in the first round before he got knocked out in the 3rd round.

Photo of Kelly Pavlik

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News in the World of Advertising: Beer Ads are Becoming Viral

June 07, 2008 By: JPS Category: News and Events, Technology News, world news

The Associated Press (AP) reported that beer makers are turning to viral advertisements more and more these days due to the popularity and effectiveness of viral marketing and/or advertisement especially on the internet and television.

In ST. LOUIS, the AP claims that the Beer company Anheuser-Busch is generating lots of buzz with an ad equal parts bawdy and hilarious, but you won’t see it on television, and it barely mentions the beer it’s advertising.

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Rudy Fernandez Dies at 55!

June 07, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities, News and Events

Rudy Fernandez is dead. Yes, that is true.  This came to me as a shocking news - Rudy Fernandez died today at age 55! Rudy Fernandez is one Filipino actor I practically grew up with as a kid who loved watching action movies. He died after suffering from seizure yesterday that was most likely the effect of his chemotherapy. He suffered from cancer prior to his death and a series of chemotherapy treatment was in order considering his condition.

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Pinoy Brandon Vera in UFC 85

June 07, 2008 By: JPS Category: Mixed Martial Arts

Brandon Vera, the only Filipino fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is going to take part in UFC 85 to be held in London, England. Many Filipino fight fans like those rooting for the Pacquiao vs. Diaz Fight in Las Vegas will soon be given another good treat with a combination of punches, kicks and exciting moves in the world of Mixed Martial Arts in UFC 85 showcasing Filipinos’ very own Brandon Vera whose fight with Tim Sylvia was a disappointment.

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Job Opportunities For Filipinos in Canada and UK

June 06, 2008 By: JPS Category: Jobs, News and Events

It seems that this year (2008) is a good year for Pinoy OFWs. This is because more job opportunities await Filipino workers including nurses and nursing graduates in Canada and the United Kingdom. A group of Canadian employers expressed their intention to hire more Pinoy OFWs. Recruitment will be done through licensed recruitment agencies and jobseekers will pay no placement fee.

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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes’ Dyesebel Tops Ratings (Again)

June 06, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities, TV Shows

The love team of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera continues to blossom in GMA 7’s Dyesebel. Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes also continue to gain the support of the viewers as GMA News and Public Affairs confirms that Dyesebel is once again on top of TV charts with more than 40% ratings.

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Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Big Four Face-Off Scheduled on June 7

June 05, 2008 By: JPS Category: TV Shows

My wife had this distinct attachment with the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus series on ABS-CBN. She was in fact the one who encouraged me to blog report about the latest updates on the reality show Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus.

Well, according to www.abs-cbnnews.com, the Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus (PBBTEP) fans are counting down to the Big Night this Saturday, June 7, now that the final Teen Big Four have been chosen.

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Same-Sex Marriage Approved in California

June 05, 2008 By: JPS Category: News and Events, Society

In my last update of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s stand on gay marriage, the Californian governor did not allow gay or same-sex marriage in his state. However, times have changed and the clamor for same-sex marriage in one of the most populated states of US have grown from concerned individuals, particularly gays and lesbians.

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Do You Want to Work in Dubai?

June 05, 2008 By: JPS Category: News and Events

Many Filipinos dream of going abroad to work, live or study. One of the main targets for employment nowadays is Dubai. Pinoys who wish to work in Dubai should read this article for their guidance. Jobs in Dubai are many and recent reports from TV networks and newspapers reveal that Dubai is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Middle East which makes it attractive to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

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Manny Pacquiao Will Defeat David Diaz for the WBC Lightweight Championship Title

June 05, 2008 By: JPS Category: News and Events, Sports

Pacquiao vs. Diaz is going to be one hell of a match, I’m sure. Boxing experts (including this writer) predict that Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will defeat David Diaz when they face each other on June 29 (Philippine time) for the WBC Lightweight Championship match in Las Vegas. The Pacquaio-Diaz fight is expected to be Pacquiao’s most challenging fight ever because it will be his first time to fight in the 135-lb division. Filipinos are crazy over the Pacquiao-Diaz match-up and all activities in the Philippines is expected to slow down (if not come to a halt) on June 29, 2008 (Sunday @ 9am to be aired on Solar All-Access). The Pacquiao-Diaz fight is predicted to be one of the biggest match-ups in boxing history.

Pacquiao-Diaz Match

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Jun Lozada is Now a Blogger!

June 02, 2008 By: JPS Category: Blogging, Celebrities

Jun LozadaRodolfo Jun Lozada is blogging! Yes folks, according to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Jun Lozada started his own blog recently. This could be brought about by the popularity of Brian Gorrell’s blog and the obvious influence and power of blogs to reach out to a wider audience especially the youth.

For those who are not in the know, Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada Jr., the primary witness in the Senate inquiry on the National Broadband Network (NBN) scandal, has brought his crusade for truth in cyberspace.

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Gerald Anderson In Love With Kim Chiu?

June 02, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities, Hot Girls

Gerald Anderson could be in love with Kim Chiu.  This is in relation with ABS CBN News Online report stating that the PBB Teen Edition Season One Big Winner Kim Chui is the first thing on the mind of her loveteam partner and fellow PBB Teen housemate Gerald Anderson when he wakes up.

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Charlie Sheen Married Again

June 02, 2008 By: JPS Category: Celebrities

After his relationship with Actress Denise Richards, Charlie Sheen remarries. According to Reuters, Charlie Sheen, star of the television comedy “Two and a Half Men,” married fiancee Brooke Mueller in Beverly Hills on Friday night, according to several media reports.

Charlie Sheen + Wife

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