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Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez unveiled a new TV ad highlighting the Philippines' growing popularity as a honeymoon and wedding destination for foreign tourists.

From GMA News . As the water rose in Manila on Wednesday, Hernelie Ruazol and Ram Ocampo didn't realize that their vow "for better or worse" would be tested so early. They were married inside a church but exited to a deluge. "I only wished to have a simple wedding but we had an extraordinary one!" said Hernelie, an elementary school teacher. Photo courtesy of Hernelie Ruazol.

In a special Valentine's Day surprise, a group of men accomplished the unexpected by showing their wives, fiancées, and girlfriends just how much they care. With a little help from Dove Men + Care Deodorant, these men got to sing their hearts out to their loved ones without so much as breaking a sweat. Scripted or not, it's very touching. I'm sure their wives would not mind it was scripted.

This is such a beautiful film. Here's the description: A short film on poverty, dignity, and the unconquerable nature of the human soul.

From the Inquirer . About 60,000 strangers helped Lola Aurelia find her missing husband. In return, the 78-year-old woman taught them a lesson about love. Aurelia Matias’ poignant quest to find her beloved Luis, 78, who had been missing for weeks in the streets of Manila, captured the imagination of thousands after a street photographer snapped her picture and posted it on Facebook (FB). It quickly went viral as more than 60,000 Facebook users shared, reposted and retweeted the black-and-white photo showing a bespectacled Lola Aurelia, her back facing the camera with the missing person poster pinned to her dress. With the help of big TV networks covering the unfolding story, a search was launched. Finally, on Tuesday evening, Lola Aurelia found Lolo Luis in a dramatic reunion near the Quirino station of the Light Railway Transit on Taft Avenue. “Many thanks to the many people helping me. They did not let me down,” she said in an interview aired over “24 Oras,” the evening ne...

More touching videos showing the love of a father.

A very touching video about the love of a father.

One of the 2009 Cannes Lions winners. A simple short film about communication. Created by Publicis Mojo and @RadicalMedia Director: Patrick Hughes