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Following its theatrical run in South Korea, zombie flick #Alive will make its international premiere via the streaming service Netflix on September 8. #Alive tells the story of a mysterious virus outbreak that suddenly spreads throughout modern day Seoul and rapidly grows out of control. People struggle to stay alive when the unknown infection causes victims to eat each other, turning them into zombies. Oh Jun-u, played by Yoo Ah-in, and Kim Yu-bin, played by Park Shin-hye, struggle to survive in an apartment complex from those infected with the virus. They are trapped alone inside their apartments without access to…

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Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has been discharged from the hospital for home quarantine to continue his recovery from COVID-19. Bong’s wife, Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado, said in a Facebook post, “Salamat Lord at nakaraos-raos na rin po ako sa mga personal na pagsubok. Two sa aking mahal sa buhay ay negative na sa kanilang test results sa Covid-19. Ngayon ay naka-home quarantine na si Sen. Bong Revilla. Parang gusto kong maiyak sa tuwa. Salamat po sa lahat ng kanyang doctors, nurses at sa lahat ng mga nagdasal. Glory to God!!! We ❤️ you!!!” The actor-turned-lawmaker earlier updated his followers that…

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On Sunday, Pia Wurtzbach wrote a lengthy appreciation post for her foreigner boyfriend Jeremy Jauncey to celebrate his birthday. After several months of not seeing each other due to the lockdown, the couple recently reunited in London and now, based on Jeremy’s Instagram stories, are having a romantic getaway in Santorini, Greece. Sharing a collage of “some of our adventures together”, the former Miss Universe looked back on the some of the most special moments of their relationship. She wrote: “Thank you so much, my love. For all the amazing memories together, for all the things you taught me and…

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On their 10th wedding anniversary, Robin Padilla looked back on the three different times he married Mariel Rodriguez. On Wednesday, the veteran actor shared on his social media accounts that a decade ago, he and the TV host exchanged “I do’s” in Islam rites, a Born Again Christian ceremony and an Igorot wedding. There are, however, two more wedding rites that Robin wants to marry his wife in. Along with a photo from their first wedding day on August 19, 2010 in front of the Taj Mahal in New Delhi, India, Robin expressed gratefulness for all the prayers that made their…

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The Pinoy version of the New Testament has been made available for online purchase, but is drawing mixed reactions from netizens for being written in Taglish. A Facebook post by the Catholic online bookstore St. Paul’s (www.stpauls.ph) on Friday, announced that it was now selling the New Testament: Pinoy Version for P145 only, showing samples of Biblical verses translated into the combination of Tagalog and English languages. It also said that aside from the Taglish translation, modern-day words were used to make the Word of God more relevant and interesting to the young people. Some of the sample Bible verses…

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YouTube star Emman Nimedez passed away early Sunday morning after a three-month battle with leukemia. He was only 21 years old. Emman’s girlfriend, Peachy Santos, confirmed her boyfriend’s death in a post on his official Facebook page. She said Emman died surrounded by family at 1 a.m. today (August 16) at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City. “Our family is thankful to everyone who offered prayers and support,” she wrote, requesting privacy for the family to grieve. The popular vlogger announced to his followers that he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer, last May.…

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After recently bidding their DZMM listeners goodbye, Dos Por Dos anchors Anthony Taberna and Gerry Baja teased their transfer to their new “home” with photos of their visit to the Star City complex, location of the “country’s oldest radio station” DZRH. Their move to Manila Broadcasting Company’s AM flagship network was first reported by The STAR’s Ricky Lo last August 8. He wrote, “As The STAR has it, the next word is not just kuryente but a fact — yes, the same unimpeachable source claimed, ‘Ka Tunying and Gerry Baja are now with dzRH and they will start their program…

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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has defended Kapuso TV host Willie Revillame, saying he didn’t “hijack” the Palace press briefing held last Friday. Roque made the clarification in reaction to a report by news site Rappler, titled “Willie Revillame hijacks Roque press briefing to promote charity, GMA 7 show,” following the host’s “sudden” appearance towards the end of the virtual presser. The Wowowin TV host had then announced a cash donation of P5 million to jeepney drivers displaced by the pandemic, as well as P100,000 each to the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who perished in the Beirut blast. According…

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Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. said that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He made the announcement Sunday evening in a Facebook post where he admitted that he is saddened by the diagnosis. The senator, nevertheless, told his followers not to be worried over his condition as he assured that he and his wife, Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado, as well as their children are okay. “I am okay. Sila Lani at ang mga bata ay okay rin at sa awa ng Diyos, ay negative naman lahat,” he said. Sen. Revilla said that he had himself tested and went to…

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Manila’s famous landmark, the City Hall Clock Tower, went dark in honor of the city’s former Mayor Alfredo Lim, who passed away on Saturday due to COVID-19. He was 90 years old. “Si dating Mayor Alfredo Lim ay sumakabilang buhay na po dala sa pagkaka-infection niya sa COVID-19. Ilang araw na po ang nakararaan, ngunit di na po kinaya ng kanyang katawan at opisyal na sumakabilang buhay alas 5 ng hapon,” Mayor Isko confirmed in a Facebook live on Saturday, as he paid tribute to the former mayor. Regarded as a symbol of the capital and illuminated at nighttime, the…

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