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Toyota seeks win over Magnolia on Thursday - Toyota Otis is set to clash with Magnolia Purewater as it tries to arrest a three-game losing skid Thursday in the 2009 PBL PG Flex Linoleum Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Meralco cuts electricity rates by P0.08/kwh in Jan - Manila Electric Co. announced Wednesday that it will cut electricity rates by eight centavors per kilowatt hour (kWh) this month.

Alliance Tuna buys stake in NZ-based firm - Alliance Tuna International Inc. (ATII) has acquired a stake in New Zealand-based smoked seafood manufacturer Prime Foods, formalizing its entry in the growing smoked seafood business.

Officials say pork safe to eat as UN tests farms for Ebola -

Mauresmo sees off spirited Coin in three hour tennis epic - BRISBANE, Australia – It may have taken three and a quarter hours and five match points but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.

Pampanga's top cop on war path vs Panlilio - CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - The chief of the Pampanga Provincial Police Office on Wednesday cried foul over Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio's statements that the police failed to do their duty after protesting truckers conducted an illegal rally outside the provincial capitol and even kicked open the governor's door.

RP less vulnerable to crisis: Fitch - The Philippines is vulnerable to the global financial crisis, but less so than other countries in the region, as its banks and external financial position are sound, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.

Allied Banking, Eton Properties formalize join venture - Two Lucio Tan-controlled companies, Allied Banking Corp. and Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. (EPPI), have formalized their joint venture agreement for the development of two properties in Manila and Makati Cities into residential areas.

Blast rocks Iglesia ni Cristo compound in Mindanao - COTABATO - Suspected Muslim separatist rebels tossed a hand grenade into a church compound in the southern Philippines Wednesday, causing damage but no injuries, police said.

Asian spreads narrow to 4-month low - HONG KONG - Asian bond spreads narrowed to their lowest in nearly four months on Wednesday, with investors emboldened by the plan of US President-elect Barack Obama to spur the economy through lower taxes and more spending.

Malacañang to create 1M jobs this year - Manila Times

Fil-Ams Holds Town Hall Meeting - Bay Area Indymedia

Davao homeowners fear De Castro signature in housing law IRR ... - Philippine Information Agency

Edu not bowing out of the ‘Game’ - Inquirer.net

Global Networking Old power, new power - Inquirer.net

Summer sneak preview - Philippine Star

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Willie's 'shining moment' in Wowowee - Philippine Star

And the year gets off to a crazy start - Business Mirror

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Just recently ay naintriga ang marami nang palitan ni Rachelle Ann Go ang kanyang status sa kanyang Facebook profile na "engaged." Marami ang nagtanong kung engaged na nga ba sila ng anak ni Gary V. na si Gab Valenciano, ang current BF ni Rachelle Ann.

Itinanggi ito ng dalaga at sinabing katuwaan lang naman ito. Pero if ever na totohanin man nila ito in the future ay wala namang problema dahil botong-boto si Mr. Pure Energy kay Rachelle Ann. "Yeah, I mean Rachelle is a very very nice young girl, hindi lang siya talented, but I think also that she has a good heart and I think also she is very beautiful. My love for the both of them (ni Gab), hindi mawawala 'yon.

Samantala, magkakahiwalay pansamantala ang magsing-irog dahil sa ibang bansa mag-aaral si Gab.

Kim, nailang ng husto sa kissing scene nila ni Jake

Malaking paninibago pa ang nararamdaman ni Kim Chiu sa pagsabak niya sa more mature roles, gaya na lamang ng newest teleserye nilang Tayong Dalawa with Gerald Anderson and Jake Cuenca.

May kissing scenes kasi si Kim sa kanyang dalawang leading men, although nagawa na nila ni Gerald ito sa kanilang previous soap series gaya ng Sana Maulit Muli at Your Song Presents: My Only Hope.

Nang kamustahin si Kim sa kanyang kissing scene with Jake, halos mamaluktot ang dalaga sa hiya sa paglalarawan ng eksena. Halatang hindi pa siya komportable sa mga ganitong eksena subalit ginagawa dahil kailangan.

Sinabi naman ni Jake since baguhan pa si Kim sa mga ganitong eksena ay inalalayan niya ito nang husto. "I tried to make Kim as comfortable as possible," ani Jake at nag-exert ng effort upang sa gayon ay mabawasan ang pagkailang ni Kim.

Hmmm, sa mga words ni Jake, hindi maiwasang isipin na sanay na sanay na talaga siya sa pakikipaghalikan. Sino naman kaya ang pinagpapraktisan niya?

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Doomsday on Smallville this December 10

LANA (Kristin Kreuk) returns to Smallville just in time for Chloe and Jimmy's wedding. But a moment of joy will turn into Doomsday. Don't miss this must-see Fresh US Episode of Smallville!

TUNE IN: Wednesday 9:30 PM on December 10.

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