Insidious Sequel Gets Lucky On Friday The 13th

"Insidious" sequel, which opened on 'Friday the 13th,' scared up a whooping $41 million this weekend in North America, topping box office charts.Insidious sequel tops US box officeTitled "Insidious Chapter 2," the haunted-house horror sequel more than tripled the opening take of the original "Insidious" movie in 2010. The said figure ranks "Insidious 2" second in the list of highest September openings of all time, next to last year's "Hotel Transylvania,"...

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Miss Uzbekistan Mystery: Ms. World 2013 Contestant A Fraud?

Miss Uzbekistan mystery is baffling the pageant world right now.Uzbekistan is being represented for the very first time in the prestigious Miss World beauty pageant by an 18-year-old lady named Rakhima Ganieva.Miss Uzbekistan, left, poses next to Miss AlbaniaGanieva, who hails from the Uzbek capital Tashkent, arrived in Bali, Indonesia earlier this month and has since been participating in the pre-pageant events together with the rest of the contestants...

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Floyd Mayweather Vs Canelo Alvarez Bout To Air On GMA-7, SKYcable

The Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez boxing match will be aired via satellite on GMA-7 on Sunday, September 15 at 2:15pm (Philippine Time), right after "Sunday All-Stars."Mayweather Vs Canelo PosterDubbed “The One: Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez,” the highly anticipated super welterweight world championship showdown will also be broadcast live on GMA’s flagship AM station, Super Radyo dzBB 594 MHz at 10 a.m. It will also air...

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Justin Bieber To Play As Robin In 'Batman Vs. Superman' Movie?

Is Justin Bieber playing the role of Robin in the upcoming "Batman vs. Superman" movie?Justin Bieber cast as Robin in 'Batman vs. Superman' movie?On Friday, the 19-year-old Canadian pop superstar posted an Instagram photo of himself and what looks to be a copy of the film's script, adding the caption "#robin ??".The said picture has amassed over 280,000 likes as of this posting and has received both positive and negative comments from other users...

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Rare $4 Gold Coin Could Fetch $1.5M At Los Angeles Auction

A rare $4 gold coin could sell for up to $1.5 million at a Bonhams auction in Los Angeles later this month.Rare $4 gold coin (Photo courtesy of Bonhams)The 1880 $4 Coiled Hair Stella is among the 27 coins in Tacasyl Collection of Magnificent United States Proof Gold Coins that will be offered on September 23 as part of Bonhams' Coins and Medals auction. With six grams of pure gold in it, the said $4 gold coin is valued the highest out of the lot.Bonhams...

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World's Shortest Woman In New York For Guinness World Records 2014 Book Launch

World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge is currently in New York City for the launch of the latest edition of the Guinness World Records book.World's shortest woman visits the US (Youtube screengrab)On Thursday,  the 19-year-old lady from Nagpur, India visited the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building, which is 600 times her height. Her trip to the Big Apple also included a visit to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. Standing...

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Aldrich Lloyd Talonding And James Bucong Appear On ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ (Video)

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Walter Bucong made their American TV debut on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Thursday, September 13.Talonding and Bucong with  DeGeneres (Youtube, Ellen)The Filipino boys were flown by comedienne-host Ellen DeGeneres to the United States recently, about four months after the latter discovered the video of the duo on Youtube performing the Luther Vandross hit “Dance With My Father.”During Thursday’s episode, DeGeneres...

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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Butuan City

An earthquake with a Richter Scale reading of magnitude 4.9 jolted Butuan City in Northern Mindanao, Philippines on Thursday, September 12, 2013, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.Epicenter of the Philippine earthquake on September 12, 2013According to Phivolcs, the quake struck at 8:32pm and centered at 11km northeast of Butuan City. The temblor, which was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 18km,...

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8-Year-Old Yemeni Child Bride Dies On Wedding Night

An 8-year-old Yemeni child bride died on the first night of her marriage with a 40-year-old man, several news sites reported early this week.8-Year-Old Yemeni Child Bride Dies On Wedding NightThe young girl, identified only by the name Rawan, is believed to have suffered a tear to her genitals and severe bleeding after sleeping with her middle-aged husband. The incident took place in the city of Hardh in the Governorate of Hajjah in northwestern...

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Jhong Hilario Backflip Free Throw Goes Viral (Video)

Jhong Hilario showed off his acrobatics skills during a recent basketball charity game, sparking buzz online.Living up to his name as “Sample King” in the noontime that he cohosts, 37-year-old actor-dancer made a never-before-seen stunt in his free throw. Before successfully shooting the ball into the basket, Hilario did an unexpected backflip, leaving hundreds of people who watched the game and thousands more online stunned in amazement.A video...

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'On The Job' Fails To Sizzle At Box Office

Despite the positive reviews it has received, Erik Matti's "On The Job" seems to perform weakly at the box office.A screengrab of BoxOfficeMojo.comAccording to data from Box Office Mojo, the crime thriller only earned P2.7 million from September 4-8 and now has a total gross of P11.7 million. The movie was released on August 28. "On The Job" is currently at number 57 in the list of highest-grossing films in the Philippines this year, more than...

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Aldrich Lloyd Talonding, James Walter Bucong Now In LA For 'Ellen' Guesting

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and his cousin, James Walter Bucong, have arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday.Youtube screencapThe talented young Noypi boys are in the United States for their scheduled appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." It can be recalled that TV host-comedienne Ellen DeGeneres made an announcement on her show in April that she was looking for the duo after discovering their viral video on Youtube performing the Luther Vandross' hit...

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Blake Performs 'Manila' At London Barrio Fiesta 2013

British classical vocal group Blake performed a Tagalog song before a crowd of 65,000 Filipinos during the recently concluded London Barrio Fiesta 2013.In their official website, the British band noted that they missed the Philippines and thus they chose the Hotdogs hit “Manila” during the performance, which has the perfect lyrics for what they are feeling. They admitted that they were challenged by the language but it was worth the hard work since...

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Zamboanga Hostages: Over 160 Residents Used As 'Human Shield' By MNLF

Freed Zamboanga hostages with government officialsAt least 160 people are being held hostage by armed men believed to be rogue elements of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in Zamboanga City.Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas on Tuesday stressed that the primary mission of the government is to secure the safe release of hostages who are being used as “human shield”.Roxas, in a statement, said that initial efforts by the government...

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Miriam Defensor Santiago 'Pork Barrel' Jokes

Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago did it again! Miriam Defensor Santiago Jokes 2013During her keynote speech the 4th National Young Hoteliers and Restauranteurs Power Conference held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on September 9, 2013, the feisty senator criticized the pork barrel scam anew using punch lines. Check out Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago's new "pork barrel" jokes below:1.    Anong tawag kapag nagtapon ka ng basura...

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Porsche 918 Spyder Sets New Nurburgring Record

The Porsche 918 Spyder completed the 12.8-mile lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife in six minutes and 57 seconds, shaving 14 seconds off the previous record for a street-legal automobile, and 17 seconds from its run last September.Porsche 918 Spyder (Photo courtesy of Porsche)"We promised a great deal with the 918 Spyder, namely to redefine performance, efficiency and driving pleasure. We have kept our word," said Wolfgang Hatz, member of the...

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Philippines Wins Fireworks Competition In Germany

The Philippine flag was raised again with pride as the team representing the country reaped major awards in the 8th Pyronale Fireworks World Championship in Berlin, Germany.The Philippine team with their awards (C/o Dragon Fireworks)Of 70 companies from all over the world that joined the prestigious fireworks competition, Dragon Fireworks, the Philippines’ largest fireworks manufacturing company, was among the six chosen to showcase a firework display...

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Patti Austin, Lea Salonga Share 'The Voice Philippines' Stage In Show-Stopping Duet

Patti Austin and Lea Salonga performed a show-stopping duet during the live episode of "The Voice of the Philippines" on Sunday, eliciting cheers from the live audience and netizens on social media.Patti Austin and Lea SalongaSalonga sang Austin’s hit “I Believe” with some the contestants of the show before calling on stage Austin, who joined and sang with her Austin’s song “In My Life.” Many netizens deemed the rare performance world-class,...

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Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014 Performer Is Bruno Mars

Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014 will be headlined by Bruno Mars, the NFL announced on Sunday.Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014 Performer The award-winning singer joins an esteemed list of recent Super Bowl halftime acts that includes Beyonce, Madonna, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2.Regarded as one of the most-watched events in American television...

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Melai Cantiveros And Jason Francisco Engaged! (The Buzz Interview)

Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco are engaged!Melai Cantiveros and Jason FranciscoThe celebrity couple revealed in an interview with Boy Abunda on "The Buzz", which was aired on Sunday, September 8, 2013.Melason also confirmed reports that they are expecting a baby."Positive na positive! Two lines," Cantiveros told Abunda. "Ayokong sumuka, Tito Boy... baka masuka ko yung baby," she jokingly said.Showbiz talk show host Ogie Diaz broke the news...

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Phil Younghusband Has One Of The World's Best Stike Rates

Philippine Azkals' striker Phil Younghusband has one of the best strike rates in the world, according to UK's Mail Online.Phil Younghusband with actress girlfriend Angel LocsinYounghusband scored 33 goals in the 50 games that he has played, or a strike ratio of 0.66. This places the 26-year-old footballer 13th in the ranking of top international goalscorers, the London-based newspaper said."A graduate of the Chelsea academy, the English-born Younghusband...

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Susan Fuentes Dies At 58

Susan Fuentes has lost her battle to colon cancer at the age of 58.The veteran singer died at 12:30 p.m. at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City on Saturday,Fuentes was the voice behind the Visayan hit songs "Matud Nila", "Gimingaw Ako", "Usahay" and "Rosas Pandan," which earned her the title as the "Queen of Visayan Songs." She also had Tagalog singles, of which the most popular was "Miss Kita Kung Christmas," which was revived...

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Pillsbury Recall 2013: General Mills Recalls Limited Quantity Of Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls With Icing

A Pillsbury recall was announced by General Mills on Friday, September 6.Pillsbury Recall 2013The voluntary Class II recall affects limited quantity of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing. The said products, which are sold in grocery stores across the United States, are being recalled as a precaution because the dough may contain fragments from a broken piece of plastic on the production line.Only specific 8-count single and double...

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Mutya Johanna Datul Is Miss Supranational 2013 Winner

Mutya Johanna Datul (Photo: Missology) Filipina Mutya Johanna Datul emerged as winner of the 2013 Miss Supranational beauty pageant held in Minsk, Belarus on Friday night, September 6.The 21-year-old information technology student from Isabela bested 82 other lovely candidates from around the globe to take home the coveted crown. She also received the Miss Personality award.Datul is the first Philippine representative and the first Asian to win the...

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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Jolts Batanes, Philippines

An earthquake with a magnitude reading of 6.0 struck off Batanes in northern Philippines on Friday evening, September 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.Epicenter of the September 6, 2013 Philippine earthquakeAccording to Phivolcs, the temblor hit at 7:33pm and centered at 42km of southeast of Uyugan, Batanes. The quake, which was tectonic in origin and 183km-deep, was felt at the following intensities:Intensity...

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Charice Makes It Into Guinness World Records 2014

Pinay singing sensation Charice is featured in the latest edition of the "Guinness World Records" book, which is out next week.Charice during "The X Factor Philippines" The reference book for world records cited Charice as the youngest winning judge of the "The X Factor" franchise worldwide."Charice (Philippines, b. Charmaine Pempengco, 10 May 1992) was 20 years 150 days old when she mentored KZ Tandingan (b. Kristine Tandingan) to victory in the...

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Taal Volcano Featured In Katy Perry's 'Roar' Music Video

The Philippines' Taal Volcano is apparently in the newly released music video for the latest Katy Perry hit, "Roar."Taal Volcano in "Roar" MV (Youtube screengrab)At 2:29 of the jungle-themed visual, the pop superstar emerges from the top of a tree and looks at a group of islands, which is undoubtedly the view seen in the popular Batangas tourist spot.Released earlier today, the music video has attracted over 2.5 million views on Youtube, as of this...

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Fireball Outshines Moon, Captured On NASA Video

A major fireball, which was brighter than the moon, was caught on a NASA video over southeastern portion of the United States last week.Fireball Outshines Moon (Photo: NASA)According to NASA, the fireball was caused by an asteroid piece that entered Earth's atmosphere. It was recorded at 3:27 am ET on August 28 above the Georgia/Tennessee border, just south of Cleveland.Measuring 2 feet in diameter and weighing over 100 pounds, the meteor was moving...

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Marc Pingris, LA Tenorio Share FIBA Journey In 'TNT'

Marc Pingris and LA Tenorio of Gilas Pilipinas will sit down with Anthony Taberna in “Tapatan Ni Tunying” this Thursday to share their journey in the recent FIBA Asia Cup 2013 and how their passion led them to clinching silver medals.According to Gilas’ power forward Pingris, prayers guided and brought out the true warriors in them so they could win and bring glory to the country.“When my ankle was sprained during the first half, I prayed and asked...

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LG Meteor Prank Goes Viral (Video)

It has become LG's tradition to promote its latest product through a prank.LG Meteor Prank Goes Viral (Youtube Screengrab)After victimizing elevator riders and men in the bathroom in its previous marketing videos, the electronics company once gain used a practical joke in its latest advertising move.Set in Chile, LG's new prank video features unsuspecting individuals who are applying for a job. Behind their interviewer is an LG Ultra HD TV disguised...

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Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013: How To Get Tickets

The Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013 is set to take place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on September 24.Cosmo Bachelor Bash 2013If you want to score tickets to the event, avail a 1-year subscription to Cosmopolitan magazine, which can be done until September 20. Each paid order entitles the subscriber to get 2 non-VIP tickets to this year's Cosmo Bachelor Bash.New subscribers will be notified via phone call or email once payment has been completely...

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Shanah Tova: Obama Delivers Rosh Hashanah 2013 Greeting

"Shanah Tova (which means 'have a good year' in Hebrew)," says US President Barack Obama in his video greeting for the Rosh Hashanah or the Jewish New Year, which was celebrated at sundown on Wednesday evening.Shanah Tova!This year's Rosh Hashanah fell on the historic 50th anniversary of the March on the Washington.In his Rosh Hashanah 2013 message, President Obama says:“Fifty years ago last week, Rabbi Joachim Prinz stood with Dr. King on the steps...

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Melai Cantiveros Pregnant With Jason Francisco's Child?

Melai Cantiveros is pregnant, according to showbiz talk show host Ogie Diaz.Melai Cantiveros Pregnant With Jason Francisco's Child?In a post on his website, Diaz said Cantiveros is having the child of her boyfriend Jason Francisco. He added that the comedienne and "Pinoy Big Brother" winner is two months pregnant."Andami pa ring duda. Yes po, buntis po si Melai Cantiveros ke Jason Francisco. Congrats! A baby is always a blessing!" Diaz wrote on ogiediaz.net...

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'Minute To Win It' Family Edition Begins

The Philippine franchise of the hit game show, “Minute to Win It,” has kicked off its family edition of the “Head to Head Challenge” on Monday, September'Minute To Win It' Family Edition BeginsThe newest edition even gets bigger with two families composed of four members each being pitted against each other in the 60-second circle. The families race in a series of five challenges, each with a corresponding cash prize worth P5,000, P10,000, P15,000,...

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Obama To Visit Philippines Before APEC Summit

United States President Barack Obama will finally be visiting the Republic of the Philippines this year. Obama will reportedly be meeting Philippine President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino III before he will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit in Indonesia in October. “As far as I know, President Obama is looking forward to his upcoming visit,” US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday. “I spoke with the President...

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Pinay Youtuber Cezka Mariz Lapurga To Work With Renowned Record Producer In The US

Another Pinay is set to debut her international music career soon.Cezka Mariz LapurgaAustralia-based Filipino Youtuber Cezka Mariz Lapurga has been discovered by renowned American record producer Andrew Lane through one of her videos on the popular video sharing site. Lane, who has worked with popular music icons such as the Backstreet boys and co-produced movies like “Hannah Montana,” “High school Musical” and “Disney Mania,” has invited the songstress...

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'Run For The Pasig River 2013' Scheduled On October 6

ABS-CBN's annual fun run called "Run For The Pasig" is set to take place on October 6, 2013.Dubbed as the “One Run, One Philippines: Isang Bayan para sa Kalikasan,” this year's edition of the advocacy run will be held simultaneously in Quezon City, Cebu City, Bacolod City, Davao City, and Los Angeles (USA) and will have different beneficiaries. The “Run for the Pasig River” will be held at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City and will again...

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Jackie Chan Dead? New Death Hoax Circulates

Another Jackie Chan death hoax is spreading on Facebook.Jackie Chan Dead? New Death Hoax CirculatesThe rumor claims that the 59-year-old Hong Kong actor died in a stunt accident while shooting for his upcoming movie, "Rush Hour 5.""People across the globe coudn't still believe that Jackie Chan is already dead. According to a report, Jackie Chan encountered an accident during performing a deadly stunt for his latest action movie the 'Rush Hour 5',"...

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'The Roel Manlangit Story' Tops Saturday Viewing

The "Maalaala Mo Kaya" (MMK) episode featuring the inspiring lifestory of Youtube sensation and "Pilipinas Got Talent" champion Roel Manlangit garnered the highest nationwide ratings among the programs that were shown on Saturday, August 31.Based on the data from Kantar Media, the "MMK" episode, titled "Rosaryo," received a national TV rating of 32.8%, or 10.8 points ahead of its rival “Magpakailanman” (22.0%).In Saturday's episode, Kapamilya child...

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Manny Pacquiao Bankrupt? Pacman Lists LA Mansion For Sale

Manny Pacquiao is rumored to be in debt and bankrupt as he has listed his Los Angeles mansion for sale. Manny Pacquiao's LA Mansion (Youtube Screengrab, MTV)Boxing promoter and a close friend of the pound-for-pound king, Wakee Salud, was asked regarding the issue by a local news reporter, Erwin Lirazan. According to Salud, Pacquiao has lost his money because he has been very generous. He said that the boxer could not say “no” to his kin and to those...

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Sarah Geronimo To Stage 10th Anniversary Concert In November

Sarah Geronimo is celebrating her decade-old showbiz career with a concert in November.Sarah Geronimo To Stage 10th Anniversary Concert In NovemberDubbed "Perfect 10," Geronimo's 10th anniversary concert will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on November 15, 2013.Tickets to the concert, which are now available in Ticketnet outlets, are priced as follows: P4,500 (Patron A), P4,000 (Patron B), P3,500 (Lower Box), P2,000 (Upper Box A),...

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Miss Philippines USA 2013 Contestant Joanlia Lising Cringe-Worthy Q&A Response Goes Viral

Miss Philippines USA 2013 Contestant Joanlia Lising struggled to form a sensible response during the pageant’s Question and Answer portion, attracting quite huge media attention. Joanlia Lising (Photo courtesy of Joanlia Lising)When Lising was asked which of the five senses she would prefer to have if she is only to be given one, she said, "Thank you for that wonderful question. If I have to pick out of five sense, I would pick seeing. Because seeing...

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Alleged Wally Bayola Scandal Video Spreads Online

An alleged scandal video of comedian Wally Bayola is currently circulating online. Wally Bayola Scandal Video Spreads OnlineA copy of the 6-minute video was uploaded to video sharing site Youtube on Monday. It was titled "Wally Bayola Of Eat Bulaga Scandal."While the person in the clip resembles a great deal with the "Eat Bulaga" host, noone has come forward yet to confirm or deny whether Bayola is really the one shown in the video.Just a month...

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