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Celebrity reacts to Leni Robredo’s bid to run for President in 2022 Election

October 7, 2021
Celebrity reacts to Leni Robredo’s bid to run for President in 2022 Election

It looks like VP Leni Robredo’s presidential bid is off to a good start as a number of celebrities showed their support after formally announcing her candidacy.

Celebrities posted their support on their respective social media accounts by using the hashtag #LeniRobredo2022 #LetLeniLead, while others posted their pictures with anything that’s pink, which is Robredo’s official.

Since it’s now official that Leno Robredo is running for President, we can all agree that what we are now waiting for Eraserhead’s announcement for their reunion concert.

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Facebook is now back online and explains the reason for the outage

October 5, 2021

Facebook is now back, together with Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. After more than 6 hours of being down, the social media giant explained that the cause of the outage is a “configuration changes on the backbone routers that coordinate network traffic between our data centers caused issues that interrupted this communication. This disruption to network traffic had a cascading effect on the way our data centers communicate, bringing our services to a halt.”

Facebook with Messenger, Instagram and Whatsapp went down last night leaving billions of users unable to communicate and unreachable, especially those who only exclusively use the services by the social media giant.

Mark Zuckerberg also posted an apology;

Facebook’s explanation did not provide much details on the outage, which to most of its users won’t even care about, as long as the service is back online.

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are down

October 5, 2021

If you’re Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp are unresponsive on your smartphone, then it you are not the only one, since all three services are currently down and Facebook already release a statement on twitter that they are aware of the issue and working to restore all three services.

A quick visit on Facebook.com, rather than the usual newsfeed, you will be greeted by a “Sorry, something went wrong.” message. While Instagram and Whatsapp, will give you the same “5xx Server Error.”

Here are the screenshots when I visit the websites.

On downdetector.com, it indicates that Facebook.com have been down for more than 2 hours now and the website received more than 125,00 reports at one time.

It’s unclear how long will the service be down and what is the caused of the downtime. I guess, we just need to wait and see.

Instagram is testing a new feature called ‘Favorites,’ giving you more control over your IG Feed

September 14, 2021

Your Instagram feed will soon look like it got some advice from Marie Kondo, since it is currently testing an new feature called ‘Favorites,’ which give you more control and better organize your IG feed.

You will no longer have to scroll endlessly in order for you to checkout your friend’s foodgram or watch the latest ‘House of Highlights’ post, since you now designate an account as a “favorite’ which tells Instagram these are accounts that are more important to you.

Instagram tested a similar feature back in 2017, by limiting the people who can view each of your post.

According to Alessandro Paluzzi, a mobile developer, Favorites will allow you to let Instagram know which of the accounts that you follow is more important to you, so their posts will appear “higher” in your feed.



Accounts that you tag as your “Favorites” will by pass Instagram’s algorithm, so that you’ll be able to see them first rather than later.

Of course it’s still not clear if Instagram will make this feature official and rollout to all its users. I guess we just have to wait and see.

Source: The Verge

Facebook announces Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

September 12, 2021

Facebook, the social media giant, has officially announce the first-generation smart glasses called Ray-Ban Stories.

The smart glasses was built-in partnership with Facebook and EssilorLuxottica, Ray-Ban Stories start at $299 USD and will be available for purchase in 20 style combinations online and in select retail stores in the US, as well as Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy and the UK.

Here are some of the notable features and specs of Ray-Ban Stories;

  • Integragted with a 5MP cameras for video and image capture from a first-person perspective.
  • up to 30-second videos using the capture button or hands-free with Facebook Assistant voice commands.
  • A hard-wired capture LED that notify people around you that you’re taking a photo or video.
  • Open-ear built-in speakers with three-microphone audio array for for calls and videos calls.
  • The speaker will be using beamforming technology and a background noise suppression algorithm for better audio.

You can use the new Facebook View app to import, edit and share content captured on Ray-Ban Stories and can be shared on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and more.

Facebook is not the first company to release smart glasses but they may be banking on the idea that this is the perfect time to release a smart glass, since both Google Glass and Snap’s Spectacles, which failed to gain momentum when they release their own respective smart glasses.

Source: Facebook

Jackie Chan is Shopee’s newest endorser

August 23, 2021
Jackie Chan is Shopee’s newest endorser

Last week, Shopee announced that their newest endorser will be none other than martial arts and Hollywood superstar, Jackie Chan. The company even release a 30-sec video showing Jackie Chan dancing the Shopee shake.

In a statement, Chan said he “had a lot of fun” doing his latest commercial, which promotes Shopee’s 9.9 sale event. Shopee’s Jackie Chan video was released online for markets in the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil.

https://youtu.be/1TOyqCrT6b0

In an article by ABS-CBN, Shopee Philippines Director Martin Yu gave members of the media a first look at the local version of Chan’s ad, where the action star can be heard speaking in Filipino.

“He has lit up movie screens for over seven decades with his action-comedy movies that are certified Hollywood blockbusters,” he said. “Our new Shopee superstar is none other than Jackie Chan.”

Yu added that Chan will also be featured in upcoming in-app content, including entertainment and games.

Twitter reacts to ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 – #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya

December 2, 2020
Twitter reacts to ABS-CBN Christmas ID 2020 – #IkawAngLiwanagAtLigaya


These are just a few of the twitter reactions, you can go here for more.

A fan is selling realistic celebrity portraits to pay for his mother’s hospital bills

June 12, 2020
A fan is selling realistic celebrity portraits to pay for his mother’s hospital bills

An artistic fan is selling his realistic drawings of celebrities to help pay for the hospital bills of his mother.

Ritzel Obreque Oyao said in his facebook post;

Pahelp naman po😭 Inatake ng HB mama ko di na magalaw yung right part ng body niya. Tapos wala pa PhilHealth papa ko. Di ko alam pano namin babayaran yung Hospital bills. Sabi ni papa san daw siya kukuha ng pera.

I’m selling all my Fan Art portrait para pang pagamot kay mama😪 .. huhu

Ritzel Obreque Oyao added that his parents are not PhilHealth beneficiaries, which could make the hospital bill expensive. Oyao continued that all “the portraits of ABS-CBN artists are reserved,” which indicates, that they have been bought already.

Ritzel Obreque Oyao’s drawing are nothing to sneeze at, since they’re realistic and can be mistaken to be the black and white photos than drawings.

Checkout some of his drawings.

Liza Soberano

Kim Chu
James Reid
Billie Eilish

Here’s a timelapse drawing of Kin Chu;

President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go get tested for COVID-19

March 12, 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go get tested for COVID-19

Globe releases Public Advisory for COVID-19

March 10, 2020
Globe releases Public Advisory for COVID-19

Globe last Saturday, March 7, 2020, has release the a public advisory regarding the latest situation on COVID-19 and warns its customer regarding the malicious activity of Cyber Criminals to steal sensitive information.

I embedded the Globe’s public advisory below;

At the same time, Globe will provide free access to the official website of DOH and NDRRMC, to all Globe moblie and prepaid broadband customers.

#StaySafePH

WhatsApp now with Dark Mode

March 4, 2020
WhatsApp now with Dark Mode

WhatsApp just announce that Dark Mode feature is available in the latest version of the app. The new theme is available to both iOS and Android users.

Here’s the full text of WhatsApp’s announcement;

We are very excited to update WhatsApp with the most requested feature from our users everywhere – dark mode.

Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look on a familiar experience. It’s designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments. And we hope it helps prevent those awkward moments where your phone lights up the room.

When designing dark mode we spent time researching and experimenting with a focus on two particular areas:

Readability: When choosing colors, we wanted to minimize eye fatigue and use colors that are closer to the system defaults on iPhone and Android respectively.

Information Hierarchy: We wanted to help users easily focus their attention on each screen. We did this by using color and other design elements to make sure the most important information stands out.

Users on Android 10 and iOS 13 can use dark mode by enabling it in system settings. Users on Android 9 and below can go into WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Theme > select ‘Dark’.

We hope everyone enjoys dark mode, which is rolling out in the coming days on the latest version of WhatsApp.

Filipinos ranked third in the world for being sexy. Thailand and

July 1, 2019

https://sea.mashable.com/culture/4682/filipinos-ranked-third-in-the-world-for-being-sexy-thailand-and-malaysia-make-top-50

Ladies and gentlemen, people of the Philippines are the third sexiest people in the world.

This is according to international travel website, Big 7 Media who surveyed 1.5 million people to find out where the world’s most beautiful people live.

The survey participants were not elaborated on the term “sexy” so these rankings were based on their own personal take on the word.

Rich Brian Taxi offers free taxi as way to give back to the commuting public

September 4, 2018

Here’s something you don’t see everyday, a taxi operator that offers free ride as way to “give back” to commuters.

In a facebook post, Jeune San Juan wrote what she said “faith in humanity restored” after getting a free ride from one of Rich Brian taxi.

San Juan wrote;

Just a while ago in SMX we were deniiiied by the employee shuttle because it was already full (it started raining). We tried to get the first taxi when I saw this sign on the lower left side of the dashboard. FREE RIDE daw so we got inside. Akala namin scheme lang but it was really a free ride! Hindi siya fake taxi bwahaha. According to Kuya Eduardo, the driver, the owner of Rich Bian Taxi used to be a taxi driver himself and every end of the month all 10 cabs in the fleet go around giving free rides until 7pm. It’s his way of giving back daw now that he’s well off. They’ve been at it for a year already and the plan is to have 100 units. Here’s to faith in humanity restored and wishing the Rich Bian team good luck! Super happy din nila sa boss nila kasi every 15th, free boundary daw. And they’re always present sa mga family occasions ng owner. The best part? Nauna pa kami sa shuttle makarating ng office. Thank you Rich Bian!

To the owner of Rich Brian.. Thank you for restoring faith in humanity!

Kris Aquino receives invite to the premiere of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ in Hollywood

July 26, 2018

Queen of all media, Kris Aquino recenly revealed in an IG post that she received an invite from her United States-based agent Chris Lee for the premiere of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ on Aug. 7. The premiere will be held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Kris Aquino plays an undisclosed role in the film.

If there was ever a time you had doubts about the future because of the burdens of today- i hope this post will inspire you. I was at practically back to zero when i auditioned for this film March 25, 2017. Sumugal na dahil ang pakiramdam po walang mawawala… Na shock dahil June 14, 2017 nag start mag shooting na… Bawal pa rin mag reveal nung role ko (waiting for the go signal of @wbpictures when we can release some pictures of me in costume kasi pag nakita na yung gawa ni @michael5inco medyo giveaway na po) pero para po sa karangalan nating mga Pinoy- napakalaking “boost” ito! I have been greatly blessed because my US based agent @agentchrislee sent me the official invitation & i am excited to see @kevinkwanbooks again- kailangan na lang po ng permission ng isang super big food brand dahil may 3 day endorsement shoot for them na matatamaan. #kapitlang #lovelovelove 💛

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Crazy Rich Asians
Based on Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel of the same title, the film follows the story of American-born Chinese economics professor Rachel Chu, who accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding only to find his family is one of Asia’s rich and famous.

Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Gemma Chan, Ken Jeong, and Awkwafina. Jon M. Chu is directing from a screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim.

Crazy Rich Asians will be in theaters Aug. 17.

Here’s the first trailer of the film;

Kris Aquino’s response to Mocha’s video where two woman kisses Former Senador Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

June 5, 2018

The Queen has spoken!

Asec Mocha Uson – marami akong pinalagpas. Binalahura mo na ang buong pagkatao ng pamilya namin… Mapapansin mo si Noy, hindi parte ng video ko dahil BUHAY siya. Kaya niyang depensahan ang sarili niya. Pero nung napanuod ko yung inupload mo para depensahan si presidente Duterte (na ni minsan hindi ko pinakitaan nang hindi maganda) alam mo ba kung ano ang ginawa mo? Sinariwa mo ang sugat sa puso ng isang batang 12 years old nung pinaslang ng walang kalaban laban ang kanyang ama. Umiyak ako nang tuloy tuloy dahil NAINGGIT ako sa 2 babaeng nakahalik sa Dad ko bago siya pinatay. Isang regalong hindi binigay sa nanay ko na walang tigil mo ring binabastos. Nangako akong hindi kita papatulan – but this time you crossed the line. You reminded me of how much I hurt my mom nung buntis ako kay Josh & na-disown ako pero nung 1 month si kuya – naglakas loob akong pumunta sa Times Street & once kinarga niya 'yung apo niya – siya na 'yung pinakanagmahal sa anak kong may autism. Pinaalala mo na nung issue namin ni Joey, nung umamin ako sa STD, niyakap lang ako ng nanay ko. Sa lahat ng naging palpak sa buhay ko – 'yun siguro ang kaibahan namin – WALA KAMING PINAGTAKPAN. Wala kaming ginamit. Inako ko lahat ng mali ko at dahil nga minahal ako ng nanay ko at gusto kong maging mabuting ina – sinisikap kong ayusin ang buhay ko. Kaya ngayon hihiramin ko ang salita niya: TAMA NA. SOBRA NA… Kung may gusto kang punching bag, please ako na lang. Kasi buhay ako, kaya kitang sagutin. At hindi kita uurungan. 💛💛💛👊🏼

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Mocha Uson defends Pres. Duterte for kissing the Filipina OFW

June 5, 2018

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson defended Pres. Duterte for kissing the Filipina OFW by posting on her FB page a montage of Former President Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. being kissed by two women with a caption, “Ano masasabi ninyo dito?”

Student receives motivational quotes from Jollibee staff

March 27, 2018

Here’s something to put a smile on our face, Grade 11 student Mickey Martinez from University of Asia and the Pacific got more than what she ordered, when she requested for some “motivational quote” to help with her mid-term, which she wrote on the “special request” box, at the bottom of the order form.

She wrote:

Unknown to her the staff of Jollibee Express Delivery banded together and wrote some motivational and even inspiring ones to Mickey Martinez.

A Jollibee Manager even went out of his way to personally give her a “gift” to motivate her further.

Even on online, @Jollibee did not forgot to send her some words of encouragement.

So next time placing an order online, never forget to make that “special request”, who knows, someone reading your order may just go the extra mile to grant it.