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Abu Sayaff Camp Captured by Philippine Military

Abu Sayaff camp captured by Philippine Military. The last known camp of the terrorist group Abu Sayaff in Tipo, Tipo Basilan was finally captured by the Philippine 4th Military Special Forces Battalion.  The Duterte administration launches series of successful operation since July and the effects of this to the terrorist group is really bad. Col. Andrew Bacala, commander of the Philippine Army’s 4th Special Forces Battalion, said the Abu Sayyaf suffered when the military forces attacked the terrorist group in Barangay Silangkum in Tipo Tipo town on August 15.  The relatives of some members of the terrorist group cooperated with the government forces because of their desire to end the terror in their place.  Joel Maturan, the former town mayor of Ungkaya Pukan, said “the Abu Sayyaf was finally flushed out of our towns.” Netizens lauds the campaign of Philippine Army against terrorism and they believe that this news is a sign that Abu Sayaff’s era is going to end soon

Free Data for Pokemon Go

Globe, Smart announce month-long free data for Pokemon Go Subsidiaries Touch Mobile (TM) and Talk N' Text (TNT) will also offer the same promo MANILA, Philippines – PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan handily pushed away some of the gloom the country has been experiencing the past days with a little announcement: Smart and TNT subcribers will be getting free data for the hit mobile game, Pokemon Go. The telcom boss made the announcement on Twitter, Saturday, August 13 You asked, we listened. We'll bring back FREE Pokémon GO for all Smart and TNT subscribers from Aug 14-Sept 15. No catch, no fine print! — Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) August 13, 2016 On the other hand, Globe's free data offer was announced 6 hours earlier on Twitter. It came with the requirement of having to download the data usage tracking app "Globe Switch." The promo will start 7 days later than the Smart offer, and will be capped at 1 gigabyte. So whether you're

Weightlifter Oscar Figueroa Mosquera wins gold

Weightlifter Oscar Figueroa Mosquera wins gold for #COL, removes shoes & retires. #Rio2016  First Colombian man in history to win gold at the Olympics.

Taylor Swift’s Curly Hair Is Back, What A Time To Be Alive

Taylor Swift’s Curly Hair Is Back, What A Time To Be Alive Taylor Swift was known for her iconic curly hair, back in her country days. In fact, she’s had her long, curly blonde looks for most of her career. But as we all already know,  in the past few years she not only chopped her hair short,  but also mostly wore it straight. Obviously, she looks flawless no matter how she styles her hair.  But this past weekend, she rocked her old school curly looks that we haven’t seen  for quite some time. Taylor Swift just curled her hair and the fandom is shook Here she is again rocking her ~au naturale~ hair today. Is this the return of Curly Hair Taylor??? Either way, it’s perfection.

Senator Manny D. Pacquiao Privilege Speech on Death Penalty

Privilege Speech of SENATOR EMMANUNEL D. PACQUIAO Senate of the Philippines August 8, 2016 The Death Penalty Mr. President, mga kasama kong senador at sa ating mga kababayan, magandang hapon po. Mr. President, I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege on matters of public concern. My first ever privilege speech as a Senator will focus on one of the biggest issues plaguing our country. I speak before you because of the sense of urgency on the issue of drug problem which has become alarming as it gets worse each day. Lumalawig na naman ang usapin patungkol sa parusang kamatayan o death penalty. Hindi kasi maiaalis sa akin ang pag-aalala kung maganda rin kaya ang hapon ng mga pamilyang nabibiktima ng ilegal na droga. Bago ako makilala na boksingero, naranasan ko ang buhay sa lansangan ng General Santos at Sarangani. Maging nang ako ay nagsisimula nang lumaban sa professional boxing, naikot ko ang iba’t ibang sulok ng Metro Manila. Dito ko personal na na

Vhon Tanto, arrested suspect in the killing of a cyclist in Quiapo

Philippine National Police chief Dir. Gen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Friday said that Vhon Tanto, arrested suspect in the killing of a cyclist in Quiapo on Monday night, will be getting a "villain's welcome" when he arrives in Manila to face charges.  In a press conference, the PNP announced that Vhon Tanto, who was arrested in Masbate shortly before noon, will be "traveling on escort, by land tonight."  He is expected to arrive on Saturday morning at the Manila Police District, where he will face charges of murder and frustrated murder of Mark Vincent Garalde. Tanto will undergo inquest proceedings when he gets to Manila.  "Pagdating niya du'n bukas ay puntahan natin," Dela Rosa said. "We will give him a villain's welcome. Not a hero's welcome, but a villain's welcome." He added: "Ang hero's welcome is full of joy, palakpakan, pomps and pedantries... Ang villain's welcome is 'yung nakaka

Best Dad Jokes

These are best dad jokes that will also make you laugh 'til you drop...   1. “My dad and I were checking out at the store when the checker asked him if he wanted paper or plastic. He responded, ‘Either, I’m bisacktual.’” —Rachel Gunther, Facebook 2. “My mom — after getting dressed to go out — asked my dad, ‘How do I look?’ He replied, ‘With your eyes.’” 3. “Did you see they made round bails of hay illegal in Wisconsin? It’s because the cows weren’t getting a square meal.”   —Barry Hansen, Facebook 4. “When my dad emerged from a lengthy trip to the toilet I asked, ‘Did you spray?’ (as in did he spray the air freshener). His response? ‘Nah, it was solid.’” 5. “At a restaurant the waitress asked my husband if he’d like soup or salad. He responded, ‘I don’t want a SUPER salad, I want a regular salad.’” 6. “Whenever I ask my dad if he’s all right he replies, ‘No, I’m half left.’” 7. “What did the horse say after it tripped? ‘Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddyup.

AlDub to star in new drama

AlDub will soon to star in new drama after treating fans with their first movie as the leads, "Imagine You And Me."  As reported on Inquirer, the actor, Alden Richards, confirmed the news recently at a thanksgiving party with the media. He stated that a soap opera with his "Eat Bulaga!" co-star Maine Mendoza is already in progress. However, Richards gave no further details about the upcoming project. The actor was previously rumoured to be joining the upcoming adaptation of the Korean hit drama, "You Who Came From the Stars". Opening at PHP21.5 million, Richards and his onscreen partner Mendoza are already enjoying the success of their first solo film.  The movie has already earned more than PHP120 million at the box office. AlDub nation are getting excited for their new drama.

U.S. Warships Surrounded Disputed South China Sea

U.S. Warships Surrounded Disputed South China Sea A US warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the South China Sea Saturday to assert freedom of navigation, drawing a protest from Beijing, officials said. 'We conducted a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea earlier tonight,' Pentagon spokesman Jeff Davis said in a statement.  Davis said the guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur made the 'innocent passage' off Triton Island in the Paracel island chain, which is claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam. No Chinese navy ships were in the area at the time the US destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of the tiny 1.2 square kilometer island, he said. The operation was conducted 'to challenge excessive maritime claims of parties that claim the Paracel Islands,' Davis said. While the United States takes no position on the various claims to the island, it does not recognize any claimant's right to its terr

A Bad Boss Can Make Employees Sick, A Study Reveals

A Bad Boss Can Make Employees Sick, A Study Reveals For most Americans, 75%  to say, bosses are a major cause of stress at work. As published by Quartz magazine in A Linkedin article,  reveals that a bad boss can be as harmful to employees as passive smoking. The article also says that the longer you stay in a job working for someone who stresses you, the greater the damage is to your physical and mental health. According to Quartz, data from the American Psychology Association shows that 75% of American workers believe their bosses are a major cause of stress at work. However, 59% of them would not leave the job. Statistics show that employees get used to their jobs despite the fact that they are unhappy. This further complicates their process of resignation as they are no longer motivated to search for a healthier working environment which could improve their situation. Worse than cigarettes  Researchers at the Harvard Business School and Stanford University in the Uni