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3 Cost Effective Ways to Solve Metro Manila's Traffic Problem

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The Facebook page of ANC 24/7 is asking for its reader's suggestion on how to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem. This got me thinking, "what is the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem?" It's easy to make suggestions, what's hard is the implementation and the cost of implementation. So what is the the best way to solve Metro Manila's traffic problem and the most cost effective solution? Punitive Fines Add caption First of all, any implementation will definitely cost money, a lot of money. The cause of the traffic mess is the people themselves so it's only right that those causing the traffic problem should be fined and the fine should hurt. That way, the fines will pay for the cost of enforcing the law. The fines should start at P500 and goes up every week if you don't pay it within 15 days. To enforce this and prevent people from ignoring the fine. It will be tied to their driver's license or car registr...

Jeeploma - A Moving Artwork by Paul Taladtad

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"Jeeploma" by Paul Taladtad The above painting is the Grand Prize winner of the recently concluded 32nd DPC-PLDT Visual Arts Competition . The artwork is entitled "Jeeploma" with the description "Jeeploma is consist of two different word, jeep and deploma(sic), which depict the hard working of our jeepney driver in order finish the study of his children." The theme of this years competition is "Pinoy Pride" and what else would bring a Pinoy more pride than to see their children graduate from University. This artwork is quite moving since Jeepney drivers are not known to make a lot of money. This painting show how, through hard work, a Jeepney driver was able to raise this children and pay for their college education. This work was created by Paul Taladtad , 24, a third-year Fine Arts student at the Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP). His work will be featured on the covers of the 2018-2019 DPC Yellow Pages and PLDT White Pag...

CCTV Footage of Deniece Cornejo Condominium in Taguig on Jan 22, 2014 Shown by the NBI

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Here is the CCTV footage about the alleged rape by Vhong Navarro on Deniece Cornejo on the night of Jan 22, 2014 at Deniece's condo as shown by the NBI.

Arnel Pineda lost voice to drug addiction, alcoholism

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Before he found success as the lead vocalist of the American rock band Journey, Arnel Pineda struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Fernando Amorsolo - Biography and Paintings of the Philippines' First National Artist in Painting

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Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Born in Paco, Manila, he earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909. Fernando Amorsolo, Self-portrait He is the Philippines' first National Artist in Painting (1972), the so-called "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art", Amorsolo earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909 and entered the University of the Philippines' (UP) School of Fine Arts. He graduated with honors from the UP in 1914 and got study grant in Madrid, Spain. He was also able to visit New York, where he encountered postwar impressionism and cubism, which would be major influences on his work. The following are just a few of Amorsolo's work. Fernando Amorsolo became popular beca...

Céline Dion performs in Chinese on China's CCTV New Year Gala

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The world-renown French-Canadian singer Céline Dion joins Chinese singer Song Zuying in singing the Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua 茉莉花) in CHINESE on China's Central Television's Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) Grand Gala. This year's Spring Festival Gala presents a variety of interntional artists, including Greek musician Yanni, American Chinese pop-star Lee Hom Wang etc. Céline also sang the classic My Heart Will Go On in front of Chinese audience afterwards.

Whitney Houston has died at age 48

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From OnTheRedCarpet.com Whitney Houston has died at age 48, her publicist confirmed to OnTheRedCarpet.com's parent company ABC on Saturday, February 10. Publicist Kristen Foster said that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear. She was last seen Thursday in Beverly Hills. Houston was scheduled to perform Saturday at a pre-Grammy gala for producer Clive Davis. Houston won six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards and two Emmy Awards during her long career. She was one of the world's best-selling musicians, having sold over 170 million albums and singles worldwide. Towards the end of her career, Houston became as well-known for her drug use, erratic behavior and tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown. The singer, who has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years, relapsed and returned to rehab in May. "Whitney Houston is currently in an out-patient rehab program for drug and alcohol tr...

KC and Piolo Top Ten Celebrity Reactions

Here are the top ten celebrity reactions to the high profile Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion breakup: 10. Lino Cayetano and Rico Blanco – Sorry, KC. We’re already taken. 9. Rica Peralejo – Yes, mga kaibigan. My supposed relationship with Piolo a few years back was just a promotional scheme for “Sa Piling Mo.” 8. Judy Ann Santos – Piolo, I suggest you listen to “Don’t Give Up On Us.” Bagay sa inyo ni KC! 7. Yul Servo – Bro, alam kong depressed ka. Mahaba na rin ang pinagsamahan natin. Free tonight? 6. Gabby Concepcion – Piolo, tapatin mo ako. Ginamit mo lang ba si KC para mapalapit … sa akin?! 5. Sharon Cuneta – Bakit ganoon? Pagdating sa pag-ibig, si KC “The Biggest Loser”! 4. Rustom Padilla – Kafatid! Gotta make your confession soon! 3. Danton Remoto – Piolo, kailangan ng Ang Ladlad ng star power para sa 2013 elections. Sign up now! 2. Carmina Villaroel – KC, I know what you feel. Pero at least, hindi naman kayo kinasal – unlike us. 1. Sam Milby – Manay Lolit, don’t look at...

Taiwanese Lin Yu Chun Sings Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" Perfectly

In case you haven't seen this yet, this guy is amazing!

Black Terror

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Black Terror issue #5 will be out in November and is written by Hester and up and coming artist Jonathan Lau. Jonathan Lau's previous work includes Battlestar Galactica Origins #1-11 and Battlestar Galactica Ghost Squadron. His work has been evolving and based on the previews of Black Terror #5, this is one of his best works yet. For a full review of the comics, go to CBR News .

Guess What He's Drawing

Can you guess what this guy is drawing?

You Should Too

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The Kutchers, Paris Hilton, Alyssa Milano. Concerned about the Philippines. So mga Pinoy, tama na mga sumbatan at away...unite!