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President Rodrigo Duterte prefers to take COVID-19 vaccine shot in his butt

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President Rodrigo Duterte Malacanang claims President Rodrigo Duterte decided on being vaccinated privately against coronavirus disease (COVID-19)  for an interesting reason - even though some sectors say it should be shown to the public. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, vaccination cannot be done and shown to the public because the President wants to inject the vaccine into his buttocks. "I think so. He has said so. Sabi nga nya dahil sa puwet sya magpapasaksak, hindi pwedeng public." (He said that, because he will get the shot in his butt, so it cannot be public), Roque said in his press briefing about P-Duterte's decision. This comes amid calls for Duterte to get vaccinated publicly to boost vaccine trust.  It may be recalled that Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a recent Senate inquiry that he would try to convince President Duterte to get vaccinated in public to boost Filipinos' confidence in the vaccine. Covid-1...

Hyun Bin wins daesang, thanks Son Ye-jin at 2020 APAN Star Awards

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Hyun Bin   Hyun Bin, of tvN's 'Crash Landing on You,' took the grand prize (daesang), at the '2020 APAN Star Awards' and publicly thanked his co star and now girlfriend Son Ye-jin. Hyun Bin said, "I'm so happy to be able to start 2021 with such a big award, and I think that I should be better this year in return for this award." "I will continue to study harder and think more so that I can show you a better image than I do now," he added. "Thank you to Jung-hyeok's best partner, Yoon Se-ri. Thanks to the character Yoon Se-ri that Ye-jin made well, it seems that Lee Jung-hyuk was able to breathe better. Special thanks to Son Ye-jin." At the awards ceremony, Hyun Bin competed for the grand prize with Gong Hyo-jin of KBS 2TV's 'When Camellia Blooms', Park Seo-joon of JTBC's 'Itaewon Class,' Kim Hye-soo of SBS TV's 'Hyena', and Kim Hee-ae of JTBC's 'Couple'. 2020 APAN Star Awards The ...

Nobita finally marries Shizuka in new Doraemon movie, 'Stand by me Doraemon 2,' see their wedding and new adventures in full

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"I want to see your wife at a glance." From his grandmother's words, Doraemon and Nobita's great adventure begins.  Many fans miss Doraemon and Nobita so they are happy to hear about the new Doraemon movie that will be released. Nobita and Shizuka's wedding will be the highlight of 'STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.' full movie download 'Stand by Me Doraemon 2' is a Japanese 3D computer animated science fiction comedy film based on the Doraemon manga series and a sequel to 2014 film Stand by Me Doraemon which was a box office hit worldwide with revenue exceeding 10 billion yen.  Directed by Ryūichi Yagi and Takashi Yamazaki, it is largely based on Doraemon's 2000 short film Doraemon: A Grandmother's Recollections and shortly based on Doraemon's 2002 short film The Day When I Was Born.    Story   The story begins when Nobita finds an old teddy bear. It was a memorable item from his kind grandmother, who died when he was still in kindergarten and t...

BTS Smart Endorser, Can't wait for their commercial!

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BTS   Smart Communications Philippines is trending because they have revealed their new endorser. It is none other than the Korean supergroup BTS also known as the Bangtan Boys, composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Of course the PH Army (Filipino fans of BTS) are happy with the news for their “Live Smarter, Live with Purpose” 2021 campaign and are excited for BTS Smart commercial. Shine through 2021 with SMART’s newest ambassadors: Grammy-nominated BTS. Let RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook light up the year as they inspire the Filipino youth to keep pursuing their Passion with Purpose. #SmartBTS #SimpleSMARTAko 💚💚💚 pic.twitter.com/HN0ZL0hQ0c — SMART (@LiveSmart) January 18, 2021 Smart x BTS collab was just a  rumor back in September 2020.   But on January 18, 2021, the rumor came out to be true as Smart Communications Philippines confirmed it on their social media accounts. It will be recalled that recently KDrama Actors are endorsi...

23 deaths in Norway after Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine jab, guidelines adjusted

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine   Health officials in Norway are adjusting their Covid vaccination after reports that 23 elderly people have died in days following the Pfizer jab. According to reports, out of the 23 deaths, 13 elderly people died possibly from side effects after being given a dose of the Pfizer vaccine. All those who died were care home residents aged over 80.  But the National Medicines regulator insists it's not alarmed by the numbers adding the risks are low except among the most frail of patients and people with underlying health issues.  Norway launched it covid immunization with the Pfizer vaccine in late December and on Friday rolled out  the Moderna vaccine too.  Nursing home residents are on the priority list.   They say that the vaccine targeting needs to be adjusted and cautioned against vaccinating those above 80 years. Experts agree that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks but a caution is nonetheless ...

Momoland's Nancy becomes victim of voyeurs, illegally manipulated photos leaked online, Agency to sue

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Nancy   While Momoland's Nancy is being damaged by illegally manipulated photos, the agency has taken a tough response. Nancy's agency, MLD Entertainment, said in an official statement,  “Recently, illegally manipulated photos related to our artist Nancy are being distributed online and on social media. "We will take a strong legal action against anyone who distributes it," it said. According to reports, a staff member took a photo of Nancy while she was undressing.  The incident happened in 2019 when Nancy attended the ‘2019 Asia Artist Awards in Vietnam,’ wherein she was the MC.  The said photo leaked online. The agency plans to implement civil and criminal penalties for violations of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, the spread of pornography under the Information and Communication Network Act, and infringement of personal rights through the legal representative. The agency emphasized,  “Nancy is a victim of voyeurs and composite ph...

Twitter silenced Trump permanently

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  Since Wednesday it's Trump who's being weakened.  Accused now of willfully inciting violence against the U.S. government.   In new articles of impeachment drafted by house democrats as they ratchet up pressure to remove him from office with fewer than two weeks to go. Tonight Twitter silenced Trump permanently.  Suspending his account after more than 25 thousand presidential tweets, citing the risk of further incitement of violence. The riots this week crossed a line even pitting some members of his own party against him. "Donald Trump has acted shamefully.  He has been in flagrant dereliction of his duty and he will be remembered for having incited this and for having drawn more division into an already divided people," said Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse. A new poll says 57 percent of Americans want Trump to resign including a first Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski. Trump confirmed he will skip his successor's inauguration, the first President to do ...

Chaos on Capitol Hill: Trump supporters storm US Capitol, interrupting Congress’ certification of Biden’s victory

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US Capitol Building The U.S. Capitol building under siege on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol as Congress met to certify Joe Biden's election win, triggering unprecedented chaos and violence at the heart of American democracy. Thousands of Pres. Donald Trump's followers surrounded the building and burst in, the result, a remarkable scene of lawmakers fleeing and the police seemingly overwhelmed. A protester in Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. Social media are filled with pictures of Trump's followers and offices in the chambers running free in what is supposed to be one of the most protected buildings in the country. It started as US President Donald Trump called his supporters to protest what he claimed was a stolen election.     "We're going to walk down to the Capitol and we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women," Trump said. Chaos followed.  Hours after an extraordinary rally by Trump seeking...

Where is Jack Ma? Alibaba's Jack Ma apparent disappearance fuels speculation - His Empire in Crisis after China halts Ant Group IPO

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Jack Ma Jack Ma, one of the world's richest people hasn't been seen in public for two months even missing the final episode of a TV show on which he was a judge, fueling speculation about his whereabouts. Ma, who is the highest profile Chinese entrepreneur in the world, as the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been out of public view ever since he blasted Chinese regulators back in late October in a blistering public attack on the country's financial watchdogs and banks saying they were stifling innovation.    Speaking at the 2nd Bund Financial Summit in Shanghai on 24 October, Ma believes that China’s financial system is outdated and must reform the current system.   “Today’s banks still have a pawnshop mentality,” said Ma.    Ma believes that this “pawnshop mentality” will make it difficult for traditional finance to support the needs of future growth, and called for its replacement with a big-data based credit system that will “make trust equal to weal...

Crash Landing on You’s Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin are dating; The first couple of the new year

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Son Ye-Jin and Hyun Bin   Crash Landing On You stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin are in a relationship.  Actors Hyun-bin and Son Ye-jin started their new year in 2021 with excitement. Dispatch revealed that 'Crash Landing On You' stars indeed fell in love during the filming of the series and began dating after the drama ended. Hyun-bin and Son Ye-jin became the first lovers of the new year. They have been dating for about eight months, The couple's agencies released statements and confirmed their relationship saying that they developed a romance after the popular Korean drama series ended. Hyun Bin's agency VAST Entertainment said "actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin met through their projects, and after the end of their drama, their positive feelings towards one another developed into a romantic relationship. We ask that you look warmly upon their relationship and cheer them on in the future.” Son Ye Jin’s agency MS Team Entertainment similarly confirmed the news stating,...