March 2012
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“I hope that a female wins this year. If not me then one of the other girls. But...”
– Filipino-Mexican-American belter Jessica Sanchez, on making it to the American Idol Top 8
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“As a domestic worker I have experienced the kind of abuse and creeping...”
– UK-based domestic worker and human rights campaigner Marissa Begonia, on recent UK visa changes. She calls them “a return to Victorian-era slavery,” and claims that tighter rules will create a more conducive environment for abuse.
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Expert explains cause of Rico Yan's death →
New findings show overeating not related to ‘bangungot’. Genes cause bangungot in 30% of cases, says Dr. Giselle Gervacio.
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“Kung gagawin lang naman nya ang simpleng bagay na magpresent ng dokumento eh di...”
– Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares, on Rep. Manny Pacquiao’s tax case
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“You here in the Philippines, you are very lucky. You live in a spectacular...”
– - Herpetologist Dr. Brady Barr, on Philippine wildlife * * Barr studies reptiles and amphibians. He has hosted over 100 documentaries for National Geographic and is planning to spend the next few years in Asia to concentrate on the region’s wildlife. (Source: HERE)
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“Hindi madaling makalimot. May mga masasakit na nangyari. Ang pinakamalaking...”
– Senator Manny Villar on the 2010 Presidential Elections, in an interview with Karen Davila on ANC Headstart, 20 March 2012
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“There is no hell; but even if there is, there is nobody there.”
– Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago (Related story HERE)
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“It was a galactic act of epal.”
– Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, on lawyer Vitaliano Aguirre covering his ears while she was speaking during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona Related story HERE
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Kpop group FT Island wants to make 'awesome magic' →
They say they are “Grown Up,” like the title of their latest disc. They constantly reassess themselves in a strikingly carefree, frank and joyful manner, only possible in the blossom of one’s youth. They have a five-year career, though, “veterans” by this fast industry’s standards. They have built multinational stardom on a string of No. 1 hits and drama appearances. ...
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FEATURED VIDEO: How a P14M lotto winner lost it... →
Taong 2008 nang maging instant milyonaryo si Dionie Reyes. Si Dionie ay 42 noon at nagtatrabaho bilang isang utility worker nang manalo ng P14 milyong. “System 7, lucky pick, kaya lahat ng kategoryang ‘yon hawak ko. Sabi ko, ‘Lord, thank you po, sana ako na iyon.’ Pero hindi ko po tinitingnan ticket ko,” sabi ni Dionie. Makalipas ang tatlong araw tiningnan ni Dionie ang hawak niyang ticket....
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Dissected iPad reveals Samsung, Qualcomm parts
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple’s new iPad uses chips made by Qualcomm, Broadcom , Samsung Electronics and other semiconductor makers, according to a firm that cracked open one of the devices. The newest iPad went on sale in Australia early on Friday, and at the front of a line of fans hoping to get hold of the 4G-ready tablet computer was a tinkerer from California gadget-repair firm iFixit, who...
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“Iyan ay kasinungalingang malaki. Sa mga nakakakilala sa akin, hindi ako ganyang...”
– Chief Justice Renato Corona, on allegations he pointed a gun at someone
(Click HERE for a related story on ABS-CBNnews.com)
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