Super Typhoon Ruby Update as of 11:01AM Today

More than half a million have been evacuated to critical areas, said by (DSWD) Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Early today, in PAGASA website, the eye of Typhoon "RUBY" was located based on all available data at 240 km east northeast of Borongan, Eastern Samar (12.0ºN, 127.6ºE), with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kph. It was tracked at 4:00 AM today.

It will also be affecting the Northern Luzon as it is forecast to move west at 10 kph.
At this time, the province of Cebu already experiencing gusty winds, rainshowers and light thunderstorms.

The picture below was captured via satellite as of 11:01AM today. As you can see, the gusty wind blows all over around the Philippines.



PAG-ASA forecast Eastern and Central Visayas, Bicol Region and the provinces of Dinagat, Quezon, Romblon and Marinduque will experience stormy weather while the Western Visayas, rest of Caraga and the province of Camiguin will have rains with gusty winds with rough to very rough seas. 

The regions of Cagayan Valley, Cordillera and Ilocos will be cloudy with light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.

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Watch: Game of Thrones Season 5 Teaser "The Sight"

Many have admired how Ned and Catelyn Starks' orphan Arya has grown into such a strong young lady. Her character's popularity is evident as most parents all round the world named their newly born baby girl after Arya Stark.

Arya Stark's fate has been one of the hotly anticipated story on HBO's award-winning and hit series Game of Thrones. HBO just released a ten-second teaser exploring Arya's destiny which begins with a close up shot of Arya's face with the Red Priestess Melisandre's voice saying "I see darkness in you". After she left The Hound dead on the last episode of season four, the new teaser seems to suggest another killing as Arya is seen brandishing her sword Needle at an unknown man. Season five most probably will focus more on how brave Arya will surpass all the challenges in store for her. Season five will soon be aired next spring. Watch the teaser below of Game of Thrones Season Five.

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Watch and Check the Full List of Big Winners at the 28th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Awards for Television

Watch your idol celebrities as they walk in the crowd to get their award at the 28th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Awards for Television held at Solaire Resort and Casino on Sunday night.

Coco Martin and Kim Chiu led the awardees with Best Drama Actor and Actress, respectively, for "Ikaw Lamang," which also got the Best Primetime TV Series award.

ABS-CBN also won the Best TV Station award.

Here's the full list of the winners of the 28th PMPC Awards for Television.

Best TV Station: ABS-CBN
Best Primetime TV series: "Ikaw Lamang"
Best Daytime Drama Series: 'Be Careful with my Heart'
Best Drama Anthology: "Magpakailanman"
Best Drama Actor: Coco Martin for "Ikaw Lamang
Best Drama Actress: Kim Chiu for "Ikaw Lamang"
Best Drama Supporting Actor: John Estrada for "Ikaw Lamang"
Best Drama Supporting Actress: KC Concepcion for "Ikaw Lamang"
Best Single Performance by an Actress: Sunshine Cruz for 'MMK' episode: 'Karayom'
Best Single Performance by an Actor: Arjo Atayde for 'MMK' episode
Jose Manalo for 'Eat Bulaga' Lenten special
Best Male TV Host: Vice Ganda for "It's Showtime"
Best Female TV Host: Toni Gonzaga for "ASAP 19"
German Moreno Power Tandem of the Year: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
Best Musical Variety Show: "ASAP 19"
Best Variety Show: "It's Showtime"
Best Comedy Actress: Rufa Mae Quinto for "Bubble Gang"
Best Comedy Actor: Sef Cadayona for "Bubble Gang"
Best Comedy Show: "Home Sweetie Home"
Best Gag Show: ''Goin Bulilit"
TV Hall of Fame: "Bubble Gang"
Best Showbiz Oriented Show: "The Buzz"
Best Female Showbiz Oriented Host: Toni Gonzaga for "The Buzz"
Best Male Showbiz Oriented Show Host: Ricky Lo for "Startalk"
Best Celebrity Talk Show: "Gandang Gabi Vice"
Best Celebrity Talk Show Host: Vice Ganda for "Gandang Gabi Vice"
Best Game Show Host: Judy Ann Santos for "Bet on Your Baby"
Best Game Show: "Celebrity Bluff"
Best Magazine Show Hosts: Cesar Apolinario and Susan Enriquez for "I Juander"
Best Magazine Show: "I Juander"
Best Lifestyle Show: ''Gandang Ricky Reyes: Todo na Toh!''
Lifestyle Show Host: Kris Aquino for "Kris TV"
Best Reality Show: "It Takes Gutz to be a Gutierrez"
Best Reality Show Hosts: Bianca Gonzales, John Prats, Robi Domingo, Toni Gonzaga for "Pinoy Big Brother: All In"
Best Talent Search Show: "Celebrity Dance Battle"
Best Talent Search Hosts: Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga for "The Voice Kids"
Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Award: Nova Villa
Best Child Performer: Raikko Matteo for "Honesto"
Best New Male Personality: Manolo Pedrosa for "MMK" performance
Best New Female Personality: Lyca Gairanod for "MMK" performance
Best Travel Show: ''Biyahe ni Drew''
Best Travel Show Host: Aga Muhlach for "Pinoy Explorer"
Best News Program: ''State of the Nation'' with Jessica Soho
Best Female Newscaster: Jessica Soho for "State of the Nation"
Best Male Newscaster: Erwin Tulfo for "Aksyon"
Lifetime Achievement Award for Broadcasting: Mike Enriquez
Best Public Service Program: ''T3 Enforced''
Best Public Service Host: Vicky Morales for "Wish Ko Lang"
Best Public Affairs Program: ''The Bottomline with Boy Abunda''
Best Public Affairs Program Host: Boy Abunda for ''Bottomline''
Best Documentary Special: ABS-CBN's ''Yolanda"
Best Documentary Hosts: "I-Witness" hosts
Best Morning Show Host: "Umagang Kay Ganda" hosts
Best Morning Show: "Umagang Kay Ganda"
Female Star of the Night: Nadine Lustre
Male Star of the Night: Iñigo Pascual

Source: ABS - CBN

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Full Episode Replay: Manny Pacquiao VS Chris Algeiri

Let's watch again how Manny Pacquiao knockdown Chris Algeiri 6 times in their fight. Hopefully the next fight would be against Floyd Mayweather. As Manny said, ‘The fans deserve the fight between me and Floyd,'

Watch the full episode replay of Manny Pacquiao VS Chris Algeiri below.

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Manny Pacquiao VS Floyd Mayweather May Happen on 2015

After the fight of Manny Pacquiao yesterday, many of the fans are now expecting that the next fight would be against Floyd Mayweather. As Mayweather said, he will fight Manny after his fight against Algeiri.

Fans are so happy with the victory of Manny Pacquiao, but a bit disappointed of how Algeiri fought Manny in the ring. He never engage in the fight and just running around the ring waiting for the bell. Manny is chasing all round for a knockout victory but did not happen. Though he was able to knockdown Algeiri 6 times.

He challenge Floyd Mayweather to call the showdown. As Manny said, ‘The fans deserve the fight between me and Floyd,'

If Floyd will call this fight, and probably it will happen next year 2015.

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Replay: Manny Pacquiao VS Chris Algieri 6 Knockdowns

Let's watch the replay of each round how Manny Pacquiao achieved his 6 knockdowns against Chris Algieri.

Congratulations to Manny Pacquiao. Filipinos are you proud of you.

Hoping for your next fight will be against Mayweather.

Watch the replay below:

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri FREE Live Streaming

Watch FREE Live streaming of Pacquiao VS Algieri. Who will win the fight? The speed of Pacqiuao? Or the height advantage of Algieri. Don't miss the fight.

Stay tune for the updated links for the FREE Live Streaming.

Fight Details

Date: Saturday, November 22

Time: 9 p.m. ET

Location: Macau, China

Prize Money: ~$25 million for Pacquiao, $1.5 million for Algieri, per The Manila Times


Watch FREE Live Streaming.

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Watch World's Fastest Pianist Living – Can Play 19.5 Notes Per Second

A Ukrainian Lubomyr Melnyk plays at super fast speed 19.5 notes per second, that even our ears can't hear every notes. He claims to be the fastest living pianist and would be the last who can play at this speed in the last 300 years.

"The concert pianist is like a propeller aeroplane, but the continuous music pianist is like a jet plane," Melnyk told AFP in an interview ahead of his first ever appearance in Tokyo. "It's an enormous difference."
That's 19.5 notes each hand per second. A lightning speed for pianist. He said that an ordinary pianist can only play an average of 13 to 14 notes per second.

What he played in Tokyo is extremely extra ordinary and even he may not do it again.

His music may not be compared to the composition of Beethoven or Chopin, but he is proud that his music exist.

"You never get tired of playing – if you can stay awake you can play for 24 hours a day. I'm not claiming my music is as beautiful as Beethoven or Chopin. But I think it's important that it exists."
"Nothing has happened with the piano for 300 years – since 1650, nothing," he said. "What Scarlatti was doing,Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev were still doing, 300 years later.

"Finally something new has happened in the world of the piano. It's terrible to think I could be the first and the last to do this."

"In continuous music you can't make a mistake because you are living the music with the piano. My fingers disappear."

"All I hear and experience when I'm playing is the actual music, the sound, the piano. I barely feel anything. I'm barely aware, my mind is racing and I'm just flying through this landscape. It's beyond nirvana."

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ABS - CBN Christmas Station ID From 2009 to 2014

Let's bring back memories and watch our favorite ABS - CBN Christmas station ID's.

This 2014 Christmas Station ID was performed by the Final 4 of The Voice Kids - Lyca Gairanod, Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares.

The song, written by Star ng Pasko’s Robert Labayen along with Love Rose de Leon and Lloyd Corpuz.

Giving thanks and appreciation to the people that made you a better person.

ABS - CBN 2014 Station ID "Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo"

ABS - CBN 2013 Station ID "Magkakasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pasko" 

ABS - CBN 2012 Station ID "Lumiliwanag ang Mundo sa Kwento ng Pasko"

ABS - CBN 2011 Station ID "Da Best Ang Pasko Ng Pilipino"

ABS - CBN 2010 Station ID "Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino"

ABS - CBN 2009 Station ID "Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko"

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Trending Video: X-Factor Jay James Sings Eric Clapton's Tears In Heaven

Watch the brilliant performance by Jay James on X-Factor. Even Simon didn't stop to clap after seeing this. It was heartily sung by Jay and got emotional after the song.

The battle is between Jay James and Paul Akister.

Now, it's up to the judges who would stay in the competition.

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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Indonesia and Causing People to Panic for Tsunami Alert

A tsunami alert was announced in Eastern Indonesia, Maluku Island after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Causing thousands of people to panic and leave their homes. There were no major damage and casualties reported. Only a small waves was generated and detected in several parts of archipelago. The tsunami alert was lifted in a while.

Who would forget the great tsunami in Japan causing 15,889 deaths, 6,152 injured, and 2,601 people missing last 2011. And became the most costliest disaster in history.

It also been a decade since the tsunami in Aceh, on Sumatra island that left more than 170,000 people dead.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, "Tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometres,"

Reportedly, it was followed by several aftershocks that measured up to 5.8 magnitude, USGS said.

Even in the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and islands in the South Pacific were warned in a small tsunami waves.

Let us all be careful.

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Trending Video: The Voice Philippines Season 2 Blind Auditions Jerrica Performs "Crazy"

Jerrica went here to the Philippines just to meet her family and explore some music. She want to support her grandfather who got sick with cancer, she said during the interview with Alex. But despite of the challenges, she still want to achieve her dream to enter the stage in The Voice talent show. And that will make his grandfather even more proud of her.

Sad to say that she was not able to make.

Watch her perform crazy.

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Trending Video: Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Official Trailer Extended

Watch a sneak peak of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Be sure to watch this movie in 3D cinemas to indulge yourself with one action-packed effects right on the big screen. Earth's mightiest heroes, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye will battle against the dark force Ultron as they try to save planet Earth from a total destruction.

But what are your thoughts about coming it first in UK & IRE cinemas on April 2015?

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Trending Video: YouTube Challenge I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy 2014

Kids just can't live without their candies. Watch how they react when they are told by their parents that they already ate their Halloween candies.

It's a disaster.

Comment your thoughts.

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Robin Williams Death Confirmed Suicide by Autopsy

It's almost three months after the death of the comedian Robin Williams on August 11 at the age of 63. And now it's already confirmed that his death has been ruled a suicide and not by any drugs. His autopsy results was revealed and the actor died due to asphyxia and hanging. No illegal drugs were found on the autopsy. Reports said that only antidepressants, caffeine and levodopa were found. And these drugs were used to treat the Parkinson's disease.

He had battled severe depression for years and had been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It was revealed after his death by Susan.

Always remember that stress or depression is the number one cause of death. Stress can cause several diseases like cancer, high blood pressure and more. But what worst is, it can lead to suicide and to kill.

I do agree that laughter is the best medicine. Though you just need to be sincere with your laugh. Sometimes you just laugh because you are hiding something.

Learn the secret to live a longer life.

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Trending Video: Dragon Con 2014 Cosplay Showcase

Are you a Cosplayer? Or a Cosplay fan? Check out this trending video in Dragon Con 2014 Showcase. All awesome Cosplayers in 7 minutes.

What can you say on the 0:44 character? Do you think this is appropriate? Comment your thoughts.

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Watch the Man Eaten Alive by Anaconda

Watch a sneak peek of how a man being swallowed by the giant anaconda alive. This is a reality TV show and the full show will be broadcast on Sunday, December 7 this 2014 on Discovery Channel.

Discovery Channel promise that they will satisfy all the viewers who are craving for reality TV shows.

Watch the videos below and be sure to watch the full episode on Discovery Channel.

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Receive Your Christmas Gift in No Time

Christmas season is fast approaching. Are you ready to receive your Christmas Gift? Here's a Christmas tree full of gifts and money to a prosperous Christmas for you and your family. It will also help you receive your Christmas wish.

How? There are certain action you need to take, and that's include applying the "Law of Attraction".


Actions Need to Take:

1. Ask for your Gift.

Think of a gift that you want to receive this Christmas. You can start by simple things. Once you are used to the Law of Attraction, then you can ask for bigger things.

2. Manifest it everyday.

Always think of a gift you want to receive as if you are handling or using it. If you want a bike, then imagine that you are riding it everyday.

3. Share this to 7 people closest to you.

Christmas is a season of sharing. You must share what you know for them to achieve the same goals.

You might be wondering how it will be possible. This is just the power of the Universe. If you ask, then you will receive it. Though sometimes need more action. This is also the reason why most poor people become poorer, rich people become richer, but some poor people suddenly become millionaire.

Poor people only think their daily food to survive. While rich people think how to become more richer. Your thoughts become things if you take action. Create your own destiny by attracting good things in your life.

The most important thing you need to do is to BELIEVE.

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The Art of Moving On

It's almost December and you're already feeling the cold Christmas breeze. But you got ditched or just came out from a dying relationship. So what? What's next? Is it the end of the world? Hey wake UP. It's just the beginning of a fun-filled life. Romeo/Juliet should now be up on their feet with head held up high. Aren't you glad that you still have the chance to meet that one special creature destined for you? It's time that you embrace the art of moving on.

• Accept that the game is over. People who came from a failed relationship are happy when they acknowledge and accept the fact that it's totally over and it was part of the past. 

• When you have accepted the truth, love yourself. The pain will still be there but remember that if you dwell too much on the past, you are hurting yourself. Let go of the bad memories pal. You should gradually learn to detach from those memories, be it good or bad ones.

• Hang out with friends. Let it out. Whatever it is that still bothers you, spit it out. Cry hard like there's no tomorrow. Friends are always there to listen. Eventually it'll make you feel better. You can talk it over few drinks. Indulge yourself with a girl's/boy's night out or a baking session with girl friends perhaps.

• Plan a trip. It would be better if you do it alone. In this way, you'll appreciate more the adventurous life of being single. Do the things that you have never done before. Who says being single is never fun? Nothing is more exciting than packing up and going on an adventure. Ignite the explorer in you.

• Keep in touch with your family and friends. Attend or initiate a family gathering. You'll be surprised to know that you haven't lost everything after that heartbreak. You still have an amazing support system and that is them.

• Try something new. Get a new look or enroll in a special class like cooking or a sport clinic. It's good for your health, mind and soul. Always let yourself be preoccupied with fun activities and tasks.

Allow yourself to experience all the fun of being single. It doesn't mean that if you're not in a relationship, you are unhappy. With what's been mentioned above, it would be easier for you to move on and keep moving forward. There's no turning back. It happened for you to learn and most of all for you to love yourself. Enjoy the perks of being single!

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Top 5 Reasons of Breaking Up That You Need To Know

We cannot deny that even in our own relationship many people will influence our decisions. Your parents, friends, and the people around you talk about your relationship. Whether you are happy or not, they surely have some comments. And several relationships will lead to break ups because people talks about them (not deserving to each other).

Below are the top 5 reasons why relationship may come to an end.

5. Parents don’t like him/her

You might already heard about the arranged marriage. Where your parents decide to whom you will be married to. This is no longer noticeable in today’s generation, but it still do exist. For example, you are already in a relationships but since your parents don’t want the girl/boy you love, they will decide to whom you will be married. Some of the pure Chinese parents would really prefer to marry their sons/daughters to the same nationality. I know that Love can be developed, but you are exchanging your True Love (Pure Love) for what? For money? Popularity?

Tendency with this kind of relationship they might not live a happy family, or in the middle of their relationship they will also break up. Many have regrets and some are just satisfied. If you are in the same situation, I just hope that you are happy and satisfied.

4. Friends don’t like him/her

I have a friend who meet a nice girl in a company. He tried to know more about of this girl first before courting her. So they had spent more time with each other during weekends and during their free hours. Then the boy court the girl and was accepted. The time when they already confirmed their relationship with each other, some of the boy’s friends were against to their relationship. The boy just know the girl for several weeks of dating and don’t have much background of her past relationships. The girl is nice and seems to be perfect for him, but because of his friends advices they broke up. His friend tell him about her past relationships and all the bad things about her.

So what? I mean if you really love the girl the way you know her, then you should protect her side. Do not let your relationship dictate by your friends words. If you also value your friends voice, then maybe it is better to ask the girl’s background or past relationship first before courting her.

3. You've been hurt – Physically or Emotionally

In a relationship it is normal that you will be hurt emotionally sometimes (not many times, and of course not every day), but not to the point you’ve been hurt physically. If you are still boyfriend/girlfriend and you’ve been hurting each other physically, how much more when you will be getting married right? When you live the same house, same faces every day and night. So same physical activities every weekend? (It’s like living the world of boxers where you are the punching bag). The longer your relationship, the more physically it would be. While you are still in early stage of your relationship, you should stay away right now if you are being treat this way.

2. You've been cheated

This will happened to both side, but mostly the boys are prawn to cheat because they have a reason. Top 1 reason “I’m just a boy/guy/man”. Do you think this is an acceptable reason? It’s never been okay to cheat, but it is better if it would happened while you are still boyfriend/girlfriend because you still have more time to think. A lot of times you will forgive, but it is really hard to forget.

What’s so sad is, this mostly happened to married people. When you are already married there is no longer an acceptable excuse if you cheat. Because you already swear in front of the Church where God is listening to your words. “Take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity”. Fidelity – your faithfulness and loyalty to your wife. A true man should not take back of his words.

1. You are no longer happy

This is the main cause of top 2 and 3 reasons of break ups. Man/Woman tend to cheat because they are no longer happy with their relationship. Man tend to physically hit her wife because he is not happy. (?) And all of this will lead to break ups and finding some else for happiness.

While some married couple will still stick together because of their responsibility. Others would still find some else, but continue to support their children. And worst is that you will leave behind without further notice that they've found some else. Any of these scenarios are not good for married couple. We can’t do anything about these but to pray for them, it is the reality of the relationship.

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How to Handle a "Friends-Over-Me" Dilemma

Life would be so boring without our friends. They're described as our long lost siblings. Friends, and I'm not just talking acquaintance friends, are the first ones (of course, aside from your family) who will tell you if you mess up. They are given that special courage by God to tell straight to your face if something's wrong with you. There could be times that they sounded way beyond the line but that's how true friends act. And they also has that habit of talking about how they find your dating partner. Most of the times, if you'd agree with me, the off side are the ones often served. That is why conflicts would arise between the couple when one of them has the trouble of breaking in with the other's friends zone especially when one of them has more time with the buddies than their partners. So do you really need to get into your partner's friend zone? How would you get his friends' approval? Do you need to?

A friend once told me that it's hard to compete with your partners' friends. Luckily, it was effortless for me since me and my husband have the same circle of friends. Her partner on the other hand spends more time with his buddies than with her which ended up with both of them calling it's over. As she recalls, her partner would resort to lying if he'll go out with his pals since she obviously despise the existence of his friends. That is normal for girls to feel that way when there is rejection from his friends especially if you and them are completely strangers and doesn't share even the slightest of interests. But how should you handle this dilemma?

First, drop the "competing" idea. You should not compete with his friends. His friends are already part of his life before you came in the picture. He chose you to be his other half, a possible lifetime partner, and not just a pal. Therefore, there shouldn't be any competition at all. You are more special than his friends.

If you don't feel that way, tell him. There's no better way to solve a problem other than talking it over. But of course, there's a big difference between a talk and a nag. You should extremely avoid the  latter. Tell him that you'd appreciate a more "you and me" time. Show him that you miss him, you miss the moments that you both shared.

Think out of the box. Engage into some activities that could catch your partner's interest. In a relationship, it's not just a me and me, it's always a give and take. If he's into video games, then go ahead and practice and challenge him for an online battle. A little reward (romantic maybe) for winning could possible ignite that excitement. The point is, you should also act like the best pal ever to your partner.

Reach out. You are not forced to like his friends. But at least show some effort that you want to get to know them better. He'd appreciate that more than anything. You're actually catching two birds in one stone. Your effort will be appreciated by your partner and the getting to know part will of course give you a heads up on who's the good ones in the group and how you are supposed to treat his friends. Always remember that YOU are the leading role and the friends are the supporting casts. Be nice to them. That's the least that you can do.

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Love or Career? Which You Will Choose?

A very difficult choice if a big opportunity comes into your life. But there is only one absolute answer to this question and you will know it as you are reading this article.

Why Career?

Because you want to make sure that you have a bright future with your family. You want to make sure that you can provide all their needs by the time you already have babies. You want to make sure that you will not suffer from hunger. You want to make sure that everything will be alright and you can give them whatever they want. But with the time you spend on your career, have you ask yourself if you still have time with your family? If ever you already have kids and ask them what they want, and they've answered you, they want your time as a mom or dad. Can you give it to them if all you do is work work work? 

A lot of people will sacrifice the love to their family for them to provide all their needs and wants. It is not really a bad thing if you want to secure their future, but you should always give time to spend with your family. Because your family is a gift who will be there for you even through thick and thin.

Why Love?

There is no guarantee that you can provide all your children wants. But one thing is for sure, you will live a happy life. You can never find happiness with your career. All it will brought you up is stress which is not healthy for you. All of us deserve to be happy and live a longer life.

It is also a double win situation for you because your family would be your career. You have love, and you have a career. Though it is a different kind of career because you will be paid by love. There are times might be tougher, but love will make a way for you to survive all difficulties. Love works just like magic.

The hidden truth about choosing Love or Career.

Love is equivalent to God. While Career is equivalent to Money.

In Career you work for money. I understand that you want to secure your future and the future of your family. But the question is, will you be able to make a happy family with proper care and love if your mindset is on your career? Definitely not.

In Love you work for God. In 1 John 4:8, "Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love." You should share your love to others just what God do to us. Even give His on only begotten Son to save our sins. And the first command of God to Adam and Eve, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground." As I have said earlier, your family is your career. You've already won with the love of your family, plus the career. 

Will you choose Money over God?

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Money is the Root of All Evil? Not Really

The idea that has been spread all over the world that "Money is the root of all evil" is definitely wrong. Money is not the root of all evil, but it is only a tool that we used everyday. In fact, we can use it to help other people that is in need. The problem is not the money, but GREED is.

To correct this phrase "Greed is the root of all Evil". Many people are so greedy with their wealth, they did not realize how it will affect to the people in need. That's why crimes (robbery, stealing, etc.) happened all the time because of the need to survive with their life. Imagine if all of us sharing with all our needs, there should be peace on earth but that's too ideal, isn't it? In reality, greed lives in every person and there's no way to eliminate this until you completely surrender yourself to God.

In Matthew 19:21, Jesus answered when He asked by a rich man what else he can do aside from following the Ten Commandments, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Your ultimate purpose in life is to share. And always think that if you share good things to the people in need, it will come back to you 10 times greater. Use your money as tool to help others and eliminate the greediness that lives in you. That might be so hard to do, but you can do it little by little everyday. In time, you will never notice that you have already surrendered yourself to God.

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The Secret To Live a Longer Life

Have you ever wondered why there are a lot of people in the streets still living despite of their situation? It doesn’t really matter whether you are poor, middle class or rich if you want to live longer. If you have this in your life, then I am very sure that you will live longer. And that secret is HAPPINESS. Pretty simple right? You just need to be happy to live longer. In other words, you are stress free, no problems to think or whatsoever. You might not have notice it but stress can cause several diseases (cancer, high-blood pressure, heart attack etc.). What worst is that many people will commit suicide because they can’t handle the stress.

Let’s go back to the question, why some street people can live longer compared to some middle class or rich people. That’s because they are not stress, they are contented on what they have and just enjoying on what they do. All they have to think is to provide their daily food. It only shows that the more simple your life is, the longer your life will be. I know you are already thinking about your grandmother or grandfather that reached almost 100 of age. Yes, because they live a simple life and yet happy in every moments.

It’s just so sad to say that many of us belong to those stress people. This is also one of the reasons why in today’s generation it is so hard to reach at the age of 60. But it is really up to you whether you will stay in stress or overcome it. If you are stress, then seek for answer to overcome it, and find the road to happiness. Always remember that in every problem there is a solution, and every solution there is a formula. You just need to use the right formula on your problems.

If you think you are stress don’t keep it on yourself. Call your closest friend and invite him/her for a talk. Do not pretend that you are happy or fine even though you are not. The thing is if you will keep your stress all by yourself, it might explode and you will never know what you can do to yourself.

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Money Issues? Don't Let Money Destroy Your Relationship

In a traditional setting, women are always financially dependent to their husband. Women's role is to do the budgeting and make sure that the money would sustain the family until the next payday. It's actually such a pain especially if the demand of the family is greater than the income. Whether you like it or not, the truth is money really matters.

Food on the table, electric bill, water bill,phone bill, kids tuition, projects and countless of other expenses are inevitable when you have a family. The bigger the family, the greater the expenses are. Financial stability is always the goal. Who wouldn't want to retire and relax at an early age? Nobody wants to work hard when they're on their 60's. Believe me, couples don't just fight out of jealousy but of money as well. Housewives received the blame if the budget goes way out of the list.

I'm not a money guru and like any normal couple, me and my husband also argues about money. I would still consider us lucky that even if we don't have tons of extra cash, we don't let the money issue weakens our relationship. Yes, it's money but there's more to life than money. Well, how couples should handle the money issue?

When husband questions how come the budget comes short, tell him the truth. It actually hurts a lot to housewives who are trying to meet both ends for the family, to be questioned like this. It's advisable if you keep your own budget list so he'll know where the money goes. And it would even be better if he would also participate in the budgeting phase so you two can agree on what comes first on your list.

If one of you would  like to buy something that would shed a huge amount, consult your other half. It wouldn't hurt any of you if you practice the act of consulting each other. In this way, you can weigh things over and perhaps be enlightened if the said purchase is necessary or not. This practice allows transparency and avoids money conflict.

Don't let money dictate your relationship. Remember that money can buy a house but not a home, things but not happiness, a partner but not a pure and long lasting love.

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Top 6 Struggles of Parents | Prepare Yourself to Become a Parent

Being a parent is not an easy task. It is not a simple job that you can easily resign or quit when you don’t want to. While a lot of people are suffering in early stage of parenting, others are depress because they can’t make a baby. So when is the right time and age to have a baby?

For me the ideal age to have a baby is around 25-35. Not too young and not too old. But it does not mean that if you reached the ideal age you are ready to become a parent. You need to consider several factors before you can say that you are ready to take the role of being a parent.

Prepare yourself to become a parent

Anyone can be a parent, but only few are prepared to become a parent. You will understand more about the worries of the parents when you have your own baby. In preparation, you should be mentally, physically, emotionally and financially prepared if you want to be a responsible parent. Below are the top six struggles of a parent.

1. Mental Stress

When you are a parent of a baby, you worry about milk, diapers and even insect bites. When he cries hard, you'd worry how to get that bad air out for him to be relieved. As he learns to walk, you'd worry if he might fall hard and get hurt. Then off he goes to school. You would worry if he get bullied by those big bad insecure guys in school and that's on top of worrying how to pay the tuition fees, books and school projects. The worrying even gets tougher as he enter the adventurous teenage life. You'd worry if he comes home late and worry even more if he'd sneak out at night just to get drank with a not-so-good group of friends. Or if you have a daughter, you'd worry if she might end up dating a big fat liar or with a womanizer. Then after spending many years in school, he now steps out of his comfort zone. He'd get a job and perhaps a place on his own. You would then worry if he'll be able to make or break it because as you know life is never that easy. And when he lands a fine and decent job in the city, you'd then worry if he won't see a right partner. When he finds "the one" and ties the knot, you weep in secret and worry if he'll be a good provider and a parent to his own home because you know that being a parent isn't that easy. Would you also worry all of these?

2. Physical Exhaustion

First few months after giving birth you will experience almost every day of sleepless nights. Your child will sleep all day and will cry all night. There will come a time that you really want to sleep and your baby is still crying. Of course you can’t leave your baby cry all night, and I am sure that you can’t sleep with the noise of your baby. When they get older and go to school, you will need to pick them up from their school. Prepare their daily needs like their everyday meals, wash their dishes and wash their clothes. It would be much difficult for solo parent. Good if your parents still supporting you, but what if your parents are not here?

3. Financial Concerns

Milk, food, diapers, doctor’s consultation, clothing and other accessories of your baby. These are some expenses during their infant stage, and when they grow up it will also upgrade. Aside from what I mentioned earlier, additional expenses would be proper education, allowances, trip to Disneyland (if you have extra budget) and more. These are not a problem if you are financially secured or independently wealthy, but most of the parents tough challenge is on the expenses of raising their children. Will you be able to provide what they want? Or just what they need?

4. Forgotten Ambitions and Dreams

When you become a parent, you will be more focused on raising your children (especially mothers) and will most likely forget your own aspirations. You will forget about your dreams to become a lawyer, an engineer, a doctor or whatsoever. Though it does not apply to all because some parents can’t live without a career. But I do appreciate a parent (especially mothers) that will sacrifice their career for them to properly take care of their children. What kind of parent are you?

5. Battles

Several times you will need to fight with them of what is right and wrong (what they should do and they should not do). Babies have their own world and sometimes will not listen to you. So, you need to educate them so that they will learn on what is good for them. Babies are hard-headed, and will get harder when they grow up. But it really depends on your guidance or the way you raise them. While they are still on the stage that they will listen to you, connect with them properly and teach them good manners. Cause by the time they will grow up, it would be hard for parents to tell them because they already have their own decision. Parents have always right to tell their sons and daughters what they want, but their sons and daughter have always the choice whether to do it or not.

6. Letting Go

When they graduate in college, have their own job and sooner will get married, accept the fact that they are no longer your baby. It will be time for you to let go, but of course don’t stop your support for them whenever they need it. They may not be in your arms anymore that your love and their love for you will never change. That’s if you have took care of them with love. Be proud that you did a great job of being a parent and you raise your children with proper care and love.

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Jealous. NO Way!

Old folks would say that jealousy keeps the relationship healthy. It is even labeled as the necessary protector of LOVE. You feel jealous because you love that person. Jealousy arises when there is a threat that someone will take away what is yours. But as we all know, too much of something is bad enough. Jealousy these days often leads to breakups and violence. Divorce and crime rates can attest to that. So when do you consider jealousy as a healthy one?

When you're in a relationship, jealousy assures your partner that someone is afraid to lose that magical bond between you and would even fight for it if the need arise. It's a kinda sweet when someone is afraid of losing you. But if it would result to hitting and other form of violence, well that is not oh so sweet anymore. Emotional instability- anger, depression, insecurity, are just some of the factors that triggers jealousy. So how are you going to avoid it?

Love yourself. There's no better way to minimize jealousy but to love yourself. If you feel happy with who you are and what you have, you'll never wish of becoming someone else. And when you think that way, you are securing yourself that you are the right partner for your loved one and that he/she wouldn't let go of you coz you're the best thing that happened to him/her.

Think before you act. When you see your partner exchanging interesting talk with somebody else whom you think has the potential to get in between you, don't butt in and explode. Think before you act for you can't turn back time. If you let your emotions overrule you, you'd end up either behind the bars or you two calling it's over. Assess the scene first and observe how your partner acts  with that person. If you see that he is flirting back, then talk it over privately and remind him the bond that you two have.

Learn the art of trusting. Once you learn to trust your partner, your helping yourself from any mental stress and your gearing toward a stronger relationship. If you always act like the desperate stalker just to catch your partner right on the act, of which is a result of your deliriously dirty mind, then you're really cultivating that jealousy in you. Your partner would appreciate if he feels that you trust him and would even do all his best to keep that trust unbreakable.

You are the best. Oh yes, show him that there's no one out there better than you. In this way, he'd never think of replacing you. Constantly show him that you'd be a great loss if he let you go.With this, you are negating any future tension that would arise due to jealousy because you're are secured with your bond and he wouldn't bother looking for someone else.

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"I Do" or "I Quit"

A family is the fundamental unit of society. However, in this new generation society is already facing the truth that there is a growing number of broken families year by year. There still might be a whole and intact family but a dysfunctional one.  It's actually  a challenge to parents or parents-to-be on how to keep that family as a whole in the long run. But if you're still on the pre-wedding phase of your relationship, would you say "I Do" or "I Quit" ?  When should you say that it's over?

Who doesn't want a complete and happy family? Everyone dreams of having one. We all want to come home to a family that nurtures happiness and togetherness. For parents, we never would wish for our children to live in an unhappy environment. That is why, even if its already time to let go, others would still choose to hold on just for the sake of the kids and fake it. They would think that it would be easier that way but then real emotions would really pour out no matter how hard you squeeze it in. In some cases, kids would then see their parents in the midst of a heavy argument or worst in a physical fight. The easy one actually becomes the hardest one not just for both of you but for your children.

    

So, if you're one of those love birds who are very eager to walk down the aisle, perhaps you should try revisiting these questions to assess if your future married life would result into a happy family. If you have doubts, then it could be the right time to say I quit than I do.

> Does he/she have time for your family? What about a "you and me" time?

> Does he/she go out alone secretly?
> Does he/she spends more time with other people than you?

> Do you always end up in a heavy argument?

> Are you physically hurting each other?

> Do you bad mouth each other?

>  Is there still trust in your relationship?

>  Do you still feel that fire and excitement when you make love with each other?

> Do you see yourself with someone else?

> Do you still feel happiness when you're together?

> Do you still enjoy small talks with your partner?

> Do you have other goals in life without your partner in the picture?

> Can you withstand the pain if you both take separate ways?
> Is there still an effort to make the relationship grow?
> Have you grown as an individual while in the relationship?
> Are you fully ready to take on the challenge of a married life?

This is not to scare you away but to help you assess your relationship. There's not even a perfect marriage but if you both exert extra effort then you're doing the right thing. Marriage is a constant work indeed. Many have failed it but there's still some who's nailing it well. Therefore, it's not impossible to achieve a happy and healthy family life.

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Why Wedding Ring Worn on the Fourth Finger

When you get married you will be attending a seminar with your partner so that you will have background on what you are going through. In the seminar, they will also tell you why you should wear the wedding ring on the fourth finger. You might be thinking, of course it should be placed on the fourth finger that’s why it is called ring finger. But before they named the fourth finger as ring finger, our ancestors used to believe that there is a vein ran directly from your fourth finger to your heart. As we all know today that all veins are connected to your heart. So it does not really make sense, but it is now become our tradition to wear the ring on that finger.

Another question is, should it on the right hand or left hand? In Western culture they used to wear it on left because our heart is on the left side and they considered the left hand to be the closest to the heart. It will now depends on your culture or tradition whether you wear it on your left hand or right hand.

In German, they used to wear it on the left hand if they are still engage and move it to the right when they get married. Here in Philippines we are advised to wear the wedding ring on the right hand.

There is another reason though why the wedding ring should be placed on the 4th finger. Let’s try to demonstrate and do the same thing with your hand on the picture below.

These are the equivalents of your fingers:

Left Hand

Thumb – is your Parents.
Inner/Point Finger – is your Friends.
Little Finger – is your Siblings.
Ring Finger – is your Partner (Wife/Husband).

All your right hand fingers is YOU and your connections with them.

Try to separate your thumb fingers (your Parents). By the time you will grow up and have your own family you will be separated with your parents.

Separate your inner/point finger (your Friends). Your friends will always be there for you, but you can always be separated when you have your own priorities.

Then, separate your little finger (your Siblings or Sons and Daughters). Just like what you did, by the time they will grow up and have their own family, they will be separated from you.

Now, separate your ring finger (your Partner or Wife/Husband). Yes, you cannot separate your partner with you. In times of troubles and difficulties the first who will approach you is your Partner. And you will never be separated forever if the root is still live in you. And that root is LOVE.

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What’s the Difference Between Love and Care?

Many people misinterpret between these two words (Love and Care) and sometimes it causes serious problems. I admit that this is somewhat very confusing and it is very hard to explain, but I will try to describe things in a way that you will understand.

Usually, people perceive that LOVE and CARE will always go together. Thinking that when you love someone you are expected to take good care of them for the rest of your life. Taking care of them in such a way they feel like a princess or a queen. Yes, you are showing them how much you love them, but you did not realize what will they do when you are no longer on their side. Though it does not mean that if do this way you have the wrong way. You just want to feel them your love. The only problem with this is you are not letting them learn to stand up on their own and letting them depend on you. If you will think ahead, it will be more difficult for them when you are gone.

You can still love a person but not showing them you have care. Well, this is kind a hard for you if you think that love and care will always go together. For me loving someone is not giving all they want, but rather letting them stand up on their own feet. I know that she might feel or think that I left her, but what she never know is that I chose to walk behind her so that I could catch her every time she fall. I want her to experience even the worst case scenario that might happen for her to learn and stand up on her own feet. In this case, I will be more confident that she can stand up all by herself when I am no longer on her back.

But of course, do not spend all of your time with this not showing them how much you love them. They might get too far from you and regret everything in the end. You should have a specific time to let them know and show them your love. You will just know it when the right time comes.

LOVE always be bundled with CARE, but you cannot bundle CARE with LOVE. Sounds confusing right? It means that when you love someone, you should take good care of him/her. It is really up to you in what way you will show your love. But you can never bundle care with love because care is a responsibility. You can take care of a person without loving them because it is your responsibility (duty) to take good care of them. In other way, when you love someone it is your responsibility to take care of them because you want them to grow up successful.

Some people are naturally caring and many did misinterpret it. This can also cause problems in a relationship when you are not used to it. I know you already have a good idea about this, so I am leaving this to the next topic to be discussed soon.

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Do You Believe in Love at First Sight?

Love at first sight doesn’t really exists. You can’t really tell that you love the person in just a glimpse of an eye (for a few seconds). What you feel is not love, but rather you are only attracted (captivated, mesmerized or in elementary term crush) to that person. You just can’t love a person without knowing who she/he really is. Always remember that looks can be deceiving, what you can see on his/her appearance might be opposite from the inside (though it does not apply to all).

Some people still believe in love at first sight through their experiences. The first they saw their partner they already believe that she/he is the one (meant to be?) and happy together for a long time. Yes, we cannot deny your experienced. But the fact you are together for a long period of time you develop love to each other. And this will not happen in just a few seconds (what you call love at first sight). You just don’t have an idea the true meaning of love and how it can move mountains. If you love someone you are willing to sacrifice anything, even your own life (it does not mean you are willing commit suicide or willing to kill for love, that's a different story). Willing to risk everything in any circumstances that might happen. Can you do this when you just saw the person? Definitely not.

It really takes time before you can confirm that you really love a person. That’s the truth.

And if you are seeking for love, then you need to love yourself first. Because you can’t share your love with someone else if you don’t have it. Love yourself, share your love and they will also share their love back to you.

Quote for today: Looks can be deceiving.

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When SHE Talks, HE Should Listen

A woman is a complex being. Men find them hard to understand at some point. But when you finally get to know her, you'll appreciate her even her worst side. This is why women are often misunderstood especially if the conversation leads into argument. Correct me if I'm wrong, but men would see them as a transformed wild men-eating mammal when its on the shouting and nagging phase of argument. Yes, it could be that women has that sort of ability to transform when at the heat of the conversation. So what should men do?Listen. Just listen.

Breakups happened when men don't know the art of listening to their women. They may sound like a broken record (and sometimes tend to play the motherly part in a relationship) but men should understand that it is their way of expressing their inner frustration. Women are expressive by nature unlike men. They tend to voice out what they feel even the slightest one like how a cute little puppy made her day or how that funny smell in the backyard ruined her day. That is why they are at there best if they had constant meet ups and chit chats with their girl friends. Talking with friends, family and partners is a feel good thing for them. Men on the other hand prefers to keep their frustration and other not so good emotions on their own. So if you've noticed that she is already raising her voice, don't panic. Just listen and of course understand what she's trying to point out. If you talk and shout simultaneously with her, she would definitely take it a notch higher just for her to be in control of the argument. And worst, you two could end up hurting each other.

           
Let her air it out. You'll know when she's done if she'd slow down or ask you if you're listening. Then answer her that you've listened carefully to her points and it's your time then to talk and be heard. With this, both of you can listen with each other's side of the story and analyze if what went wrong and how would you rectify it. It doesn't take a genius to know this. But it helps to remind yourself that the woman in front of you is not a talking beast but a lovely creature to be loved, respected and cared.

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Arguing in Text Will Ruin Your Relationship

We cannot contradict the usefulness of Mobile phones today. It’s making the world a smaller place by instant messaging, easy communication in other words. But did you know that more break-ups in a relationship happened in text messaging? Yes, this is actually true and I have no doubt about it. So why is that? Let’s take for example you have a misunderstanding with your friend, girlfriend, boyfriend or whoever that person is. If you and your friend (GF, BF, etc.) are arguing with each in text, all you will feel is anger and only thinks that you are right. The bad thing is, you will no longer understands the words you read from her/him because of anger and pride. And another problem is what you have said are all documented in your texts (no taking back of words).

While using your phone you can text whatever you want. You are simply expressing all your anger through text without even thinking how will it affect to the receiver. In worst cases, break-ups, end of relationships or friends become enemies. Believe me, if you value your relationship with that person then you should stop arguing in text but rather meet him/her in person to settle down. If the fire keeps on burning within both of you, then all you will have left is dust in the end.

How to prevent this from happening? If you think that your conversation is getting bad. That’s the signal to ask him/her to meet up to talk about this. If you are the receiver, try to lessen your pride or understand the sitauation. That’s if you still want to settle your relationship with him/her. Give time to think and analyze the cause. But do you know what’s the problem when you start arguing? Backtracking History. All that did happen (your sins) before will definitely refresh. Try to avoid this as you had already move on with your past. 

Your problem today may not be related to what did happen in the past, so refrain talking back of your past problem. If one of you will speak, the other one should listen. Start your conversation by saying “I’m sorry” whoever thinks his/her fault. Saying these words will let your partner feel comfort (freedom of pain, ease of grief) and will be ready to listen to your words. Speak with all your heart, just be true to yourself and speak with truthfulness .

I am hoping that you will end your conversation with a smile. Never let your anger or pride ruin your relationship.

Quote for today: Never reply when you are angry.

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