Russian Warship Admiral Vinogradov in the Philippines

October 21, 2017 Manila, Philippines Three Russian warships, including two anti-submarine vessels, docked in Manila to deliver thousands of rifles and ammunitions and military vehicles donated to the Philippines as part of Moscow's enhanced defence relationship with Manila.

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Missing the Gold

Rio have just ended, having a long time drought of gold medal, Philippines went home victorious with a single silver.

The Philippines' lone silver for this Rio Olympics is brought by Hidilyn Diaz of the weightlifting competition. Philippines only had 10 olympic medals, 3 of them were silver and the rest was bronze. The last silver of the Philippines had was during the 1996 Summer Olympics by Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco of Men's Flyweight Boxing. It has been almost 20 years since the country had a silver.

But the Philippines had its chance to take home a gold. The smallest chance it had. It is through the Eight Division World Champion, Manny Pacquiao. He who had won in the recent National Elections as a Senator.

Pacquiao, after the elections, plays with the idea of fighting in the Olympics after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) allows professional boxers to qualify for Rio 2016. This gives hope for the Philippines to have their first gold. He was even invited by the AIBA President Dr. Ching-Kuo Wu to join the Olympics and aim for the Philippines' first gold medal.

However, before the Rio Olympics, Pacquiao begged of from the Olympics and decided to prioritize his legislative duties. "I have decided to prioritize my legislative duty as I owe it to the people who voted for me," the eight-time world champion said in a text message to AFP. The Philippines loses the chance to bring home a gold medal. Missing the gold medal.

Now, Pacquiao confirms that he will step on the ring once again, keeping aside his retirement plans again . The Senator just recently confirmed his comeback fight against Jessie Vargas in November. 

How about his legislative duties? Easy, time management. "I want to make it clear – my priority is my legislative works. My next fight has not yet been discussed. Should there be any, I'll make sure it will not interfere with my Senate duties" Pacquiao said 

So now, what is the difference between playing in the olympics and playing in the professional ring? If he can manage his time for his professional career, why can't he for the national interest of the olympics? 

If he can adjust everything, just for the fight this coming November. Why can't he adjust everything for the Olympics? For the Philippines?

Arci Munoz: Ginebra's Calendar Girl and Muse

IPINAKILALA na sa mga taga-midya ang bagong calendar girl ng Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) para sa taong 2016—ang aktres, modelo at mangaawit na si Arci Muñoz.

Kahanay na ngayon ni Arci ang mga sikat na beauty queen, modelo at aktres na naging Ginebra San Miguel Calendar Girl tulad ng two-time calendar girl na si Marian Rivera (2009 at 2014), Anne Curtis (2011), Solenn Heussaff (2012), Georgina Wilson (2013), Angelica Panganiban (2007), at ang kasamahan ni Arci sa Pasion de Amor na si Ellen Adarna na naging calendar girl nitong taon lamang.

Naglalabas na ang Ginebra San Miguel ng kalendaryo mula pa noong 1988. Ngayong taon, “A day in the life” ang tema.

  “Napili namin si Arci dahil tugma ang kanyang personalidad sa Ginebra San Miguel. Tulad ng Ginebra San Miguel, si Arci ay maabilidad, maganda, matalino, hindi umuurong sa mga pagsubok at talaga namang ‘ganado sa buhay’,” ani GSMI Vice President at Marketing Manager Nelson Elises.

Nagtapos ng kursong Theater Arts sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, pumasok si Arci sa show biz noong 2005 bilang kalahok sa isang talent reality search na Starstruck ng GMA. Bukod sa pag-arte sa telebisyon, lead vocalist din si Arci ng rock band na Philia. Naging pambato rin siya ng Pilipinas sa Asia Supermodel Competition noong 2008. Ngayon, isa si Arci sa mga bida sa Pasion de Amor ng ABS-CBN. Kasama rin siya sa pelikulang Etiquette for Mistresses.

“Isang napakalaking karangalan ang mapabilang sa pamilya ng Ginebra San Miguel. Sobra akong nag-enjoy sa paggawa ng Ginebra San Miguel calendar. Masaya ako sa kinalabasan nito na ipinapakita kung sino si Arci Muñoz sa likod ng kamera. Kumbaga, ang mga Ginebra San Miguel calendars ko ay pasilip sa aking buhay. Marami ang hindi nakakaalam na athletic ako, nagwo-work out at naglalaro ng basketball. Rocker ako pero mahilig din sa mga girly things tulad ng fashion,” ani Arci.

Dinagdag pa niya: “This is my first endorsement after I joined Starstruck. At sobrang thankful ko sa Ginebra, at sobrang bait nila, na-meet ko na sila noon pero bata pa ko noon haha… nataon pa ito kasabay ng Pasion de Amor napro-promote na rin kasabay nito.”

Magiging bukas at handa na rin si Arci sa mga proyektong may daring na roles matapos ang seksing endorsement nito sa Ginebra at sa kasalukuyan nitong palabas sa ABS CBN.

Si Arci Munoz din ang Muse ng Ginebra sa opening ng PBA sa Oktubre 21, 2015.

May bagong gimik ang Ginebra San Miguel para sa nais makakuha ng 2016 calendar. Sa kada dalawang bote ng Ginebra San Miguel Bilog, Angelito, Frasquito o isang bote ng Kwatro Kantos na mabibili sa 7Eleven, MiniStop, at iba pang participating outlets, makakakuha ang mga mamimili ng limited edition magazine calendar na may kasamang mga “Ganado coupons” na maaring ipagpalit ng diskwento o premium merchandise items.

Published on Inquirer Libre September 30, 2015

Occupy EDSA: The INC Cry for Religious Freedom

August 30, 2015, The last day of the protest of one of the biggest religious group in the country, the Iglesia Ni Cristo. The protest rooted from the "interference" of the Department of Justice, in the case (abduction and illegal detention) filed by one of their members against their high officials in their church. The "interference" outraged the members of the said church, and took a standoff in the intersection of EDSA and Shaw Boulevard. Below are some of the photos after a long night of protest.