Cebu Pacific slashes 50% off all domestic, international flights

Cebu Pacific has just announced a 50% off seat sale on all its domestic and international destinations for flights scheduled on September 1 - December 14, 2011. The promo started at around 2 p.m. today (August 4, 2011) and will end on August 7 or until seats last. For reservations, please proceed to the Cebu Pacific website: www.cebupacificair.com.


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Arjohn Gilbert, Pampanga's singing sensation (Videos)

Remember the boy featured on the Youtube video titled "Kid Singing in Puregold Clark" which was posted here on Noypistuff? His name is Arjohn Gilbert, an Aeta from Mabalacat, Pampanga. The said video of him, which was uploaded on July 31st, now has more 90,000 views as of this writing (It was still less than 1,000 when I shared it here).

Arjon Gilbert performing a mash-up of "Baby" (Justin Bieber), "Just The Way You Are (Bruno Mars) , "Replay" (Iyaz) and "Angels Cry" (Mariah Carey feat. Neyo)

It is not really the first time that a video of the singing Aeta boy on Youtube gained so many hits. During the past years, some videos of him uploaded on the popular video sharing site already attracted thousands of views prompting a couple of TV shows on GMA-7 to feature him.

He sells bamboo flutes on the streets of Clark, Pampanga. Singing to his customers is actually his way of getting more sales, a marketing strategy. :D

Check out Arjohn Gilbert's videos below:

Arjohn Gilbert singing Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" and Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby"



Arjohn Gilbert performing Justin Bieber's "Baby" and MJ's "I'll Be There"



Arjohn Gilbert covering Rihanna's "Take A Bow"

It's about time to ink this boy a deal! Good luck Arjohn! :D

Pinay in Australia hopes to be home for Westlife's Manila concert, sings on Youtube

I just stumbled upon a cute video from a cute Naypi abroad... Lol. :D

Uhmmm... Yeah... Check out this Filipina from Australia who goes by the name "Ms. Hyper Singer" on Tumblr, Youtube and other social networking sites, who uploaded a singing video about how she felt sad hearing about Westlife's Manila Concert this September when she just left the Philippines for Australia.

Here's Ms. Hyper Singer singing "Get Me, Manila":

"Get Me, Manila" courtesy of "MsHyperSinger"

Lurv it! :D

By the way, you can read on details about Westlife's Manila concert HERE.

MMDA suspends Number Coding on Wednesday afternoon

The MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority) has suspended "Number Coding" starting 12 p.m. on August 3, 2011 all over the metro, except in Makati.


"ADVISORY: Number Coding is suspended today Aug.3,2011 as of 12:00 PM.including Las Piñas, except Makati," MMDA tweeted.

Meanwhile here are traffic updates from MMDA as of 12 p.m.:

"Traffic Update: as of 12:00 PM, EDSA SB Scout Albano to Ortigas - (MH), Guadalupe to Buendia - (MH), Magallanes to Evangelista - (M). #mmda"

"as of 12:00 PM, EDSA SB Scout Albano to Ortigas - (MH), Guadalupe to Buendia - (MH), Magallanes to Evangelista - (M)."

"as of 12:00 PM, EDSA Ortigas sb - (M), nb - (L)."

"as of 12:00 PM, EDSA SB Santolan to Ortigas - (MH)."

Christopher Lao trending Worldwide on Twitter (Video)

Christopher Lao has made it to the Top 10 Worldwide Twitter Trends.

Christopher Lao trends on Twitter

People have been asking who Christopher Lao is. It appears that the guy was featured last night on GMA-7's "24 Oras." He was interviewed after he tried to drive his car through deep flood water.

Check out the said interview of Christopher Lao on the news program through the Youtube video below and know why he is trending:



Christopher Lao on "24 Oras" | Video courtesy of "leonil01" and GMA-7
According to some, Lao graduated as Summa Cum Laude from the University of the Philippines (UP) and is a student at the UP College of Law. His GMA News interview above is currently making the rounds in other social networking sites.

Suspension of Classes in Metro Manila, some CALABARZON areas on August 2 declared by DepEd

Suspension of classes on August 2, 2011 (Tueday) has been declared by the Department of Education (DepEd) in Metro Manila (NCR) and in some CALABARZON areas due to "continuous rains and PAGASA's prediction of heavy rainfall." And thus, there will be no classes in kinder to High School levels in NCR and some areas in CALABARZON (please check the list below), today.

Here are announcements from DepEd posted on its Twitter page:

NCR: Because of continuous rains & PAGASA's prediction of heavy rainfall, classes are suspended in Kinder, Elem and HS today, August 2.

CALABARZON: No classes in Calamba City, Rodriguez Rizal and Rosario Cavite today, August 2.

CALABARZON: No classes in Calamba City, Rodriguez Rizal and Rosario Cavite today, August 2, for Kinder, Elementary and HS.

Reminder: College level is not under DepEd. Please contact your respective school administrators. Thank you.

@SanMateoRizal: Classes are suspended today, August 2, in San Mateo, Rizal from Preschool to Highschool in all PUBLIC Schools only.

Mayor Ilagan of Cainta, Rizal suspended classes at 9:00am today, August 2.

Several tertiary schools have also suspended their August 2 classes due to bad weather. Check the list of colleges and universities HERE.

Ramadan 2011 Message of PNoy

Ramadan 2011, a holy month observed by our Muslim brothers in which they refrain from taking in food and fluids during daylight, officially starts today. The end of Ramadan ( Eid’l Fitr) will be on August 30, 2011 which has been previously declared a national holiday by the Malacañang.

Ramadan 2011 | Image courtesy of the Offical Gazette

In connection with the religious event, President Noynoy (PNoy) Aquino has released his message to the Filipino Muslim community. Check out the PNoy's message below courtesy of the Official Gazette.

Message of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III to the Philippine Islamic community on the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadhan

I extend my heartfelt salaam to the Muslim-Filipino community, as you observe the holy month of Ramadhan.

Your devotion to perform the essential requisites of Islam, such as the holy fasting, is an inspiring deed that attests to your reverence for the Almighty. Your steadfastness in your sacrifice during the 29 days of Ramadhan is also by itself an opportunity for enlightenment. Apart from being a personal quest of faith, Ramadhan serves as a representation of peace, as Muslims around the world embody the spirit of solidarity in this moment of glorification. I am thus heartened by how this religious event demonstrates the readiness of Muslims to be humbled by abstinence. I am confident that we remain united by our common endeavor to attain lasting stability.

I wish the Muslim-Filipino community a renewal that transcends this holy month. Our fellow countrymen are one with you in contemplating the importance of serenity in the fulfillment of our spiritual obligations.

Today (August 1) is also the death anniversary of former presidents Corazon Aquion (2009) and Manuel Quezon (1944).

DepEd suspends August 2 classes in 3 elementary schools in NCR

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced Monday evening suspension of August 2, 2011 classes in three (3) elementary schools in National Capital Region due to "high tide".

"NCR: No classes in Navotas ES, Navotas ES 1 & Bagumbayan ES tomorrow, Aug 2, due to high tide. (SDS Nenita Rivera)," DepEd tweeted at 8:32 p.m.

No Classes on August 3, 2011???

(Written on August 2, 2011, at 8p.m.)

Will there be classes on August 3, 2011?

According to former Vice President Noli de Castro on his news show TV Patrol earlier, the Department of Education (DepEd) will still have to assess the weather condition early morning tomorrow. De Castro said DepEd will release an announcement at 4:00 a.m. tomorrow, August 3, 2011 (Wednesday).

Update (11 a.m., August 3, 2011) - Afternoon classes in Pre-school to High School levels in NCR; Taal, Batangas; and Muntinlupa have been suspended. Here are announcements from DepEd:

"Afternoon classes in NCR are suspended. Latest report from PAGASA predicts moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the day."

"Taal Batangas Municipal Mayor declared suspension of classes in the afternoon due to heavy rains being experienced at the moment."

"Muntinlupa: Upon consultation w/ the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro, afternoon classes are suspended due to heavy rains."

Update (12 nn, August 3, 2011): Summary

August 3, 2011 advisory from the Department of Education

NCR – Afternoon classes (starting 12NN) in preschool, elementary, and high school will be suspended per PAGASA’s forecast that moderate to heavy rainfalls throughout the region will be experienced, of which may approximate the amount of rainfall volume yesterday.

Region 1 – Classes from preschool, elementary, and high school in Dagupan and in the entire Pangasinan province have been suspended early today by Governor Amado Espino, Jr. due to continuous rains since last night. In Dagupan, schools are flooded because of high tide. Schools in the province will have Saturday classes to make up for lost school days. noypistuff

Region 3 – Regular classes today, except for the following still flooded schools and areas in Pampanga:

Macabebe West District

1. San Esteban Elementary School

2. Consuelo ES

3. Sta. Maria ES

4. San Rafael ES

5. Sto Niño ES

6. Dalayap

7. Dalan

8. Baliti ES

9. Castuli

10. Sta. Lutgarda

11. San Juan

12. Lolu Sapang Malalam

13. Sitio Mindanao
Macabebe East District

1. Caduag Tete

2. San Isidro ES

3. San Gabriel

4. San Roque

5. Sta. Rita

6. Telacsan

7. Masantol San Isidro ES

8. Sapang Kawayan ES

Region 4A

Mayors of San Pablo in Laguna, Alitagtag, and Taal in Batangas have suspended classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas.
Mayors of Dasmariñas and Gen. Trias in Cavite have also declared that afternoon classes in Preschool, Elementary, and high school in their areas be suspended due to heavy rains.

Again, we remind the local authorities (LGUs, DepEd officials, and principals) that they may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents, of course, can decide whether to send their children to school or not.

We also urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases.

Update 1 (2 a.m., August 3, 2011):

"Suspension of classes will be based on the 2am bulletin of PAG-ASA," the Department of Education tweeted at 11 p.m. on Tuesday (August 2, 2011).

"weather scenario: expect (up to 10mm) rains between 9am to 3pm over NCR today." the PAGASA tweeted at 2:37 a.m. on Wednesday (August 3, 2011).

"As of 2:00 AM, DepEd_PH was informed of the possible rainfall amount/ weather scenario for this day." the PAGASA added 9 minutes later.

There has been no official announcement from DepEd whether or not classes will be suspended on August 3. Please standby for more updates.

Update 2 (4 a.m., August 3, 2011): There will be classes in NCR today.

"NCR: Regular classes resume today, August 3. PAGASA predicts the amount of rainfall today will only be half of yesterday's volume." - DepEd

'We urge the public to continue monitoring the weather and stay alert for any announcements in case the rainfall volume increases." -DepEd

"Supts,Principals&LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not." - DepEd

Update 2 (5 a.m., August 3, 2011):

"REGION 3: Regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga: Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES. " - DepEd

"CALABARZON: Regular classes resume in all levels today, August 3." -DepEd

How to restore Facebook chat old version

Not liking the new Facebook chat set-up? Do you prefer the old version instead?

Well, I recently followed a tutorial on how to restore the old version of Facebook chat and it worked. And believe it or not, it's pretty much fast and simple. It literally took me seconds to do the whole process (using Chrome). All you need to do is to install a small add-on and/or script depending on your browser (i.e. Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.). Restart your browser and presto! - Facebook chat old version restored! Check out my Facebook homepage now:

How to restore Facebook chat old version?

Here are the steps:

For Google Chrome (This is said to be the recommended method. If you don't have Chrome yet, you can download it here: http://www.google.com/chrome)

1. Just install this script: http://userscripts.org/scripts/source/107159.user.js
2. Restart the browser and enjoy chatting.

For Mozilla Firefox

1. Install this add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/
2. Install this script: http://userscripts.org/scripts/source/107159.user.js
3. Restart your browser. You can now enjoy the old Facebook chat version.

For Safari

1. Install this add-on: http://www.mactalk.com.au/18/56726-how-install-greasemonkey-scripts-safari.html
2.Install this script: http://userscripts.org/scripts/source/107159.user.js
3. Restart your browser.

Here are some reviews from people who tried it:

Mike Dogwill: "worked perfectly, awesome! thankyou"

Melissa Burks: "yes it works but doesnt let you have your groups back!!!! so not the old chat!!! "

Nishaa Keshwara: "IT WORKS! I love da old chat!!! ♥ xxx :)"

Luke Schofield: "i'm on firefox... it took me a while, but i got there. thanks :D"

Mathew Navin: "Im on Firefox and it works :D Thanks x"

I don't have a Facebook group, so I don't really know about what Melissa said. Hmmmmm... I guess don't bother executing this trick if you belong to some groups. And I will still have to try it on Firefox still on another computer. :D

Cagayan de Oro whirlwind leaves 6 houses damaged, 3 people hurt - NDRRMC

The whirlwind that hit Cagayan de Oro on Friday afternoon has left six (6) houses to be destroyed and (3) people hurt, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.

According to NRRMC, the whirlwind occurred at Zone 9 and 10, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro at around 3:10 p.m. on July 29, 2011.

"There was sudden occurrence of funnel-shaped strong winds from the sky down to the ground in powerful twisting motion that rapidly devastated houses along its path," NDRRMC described the incident.

Twenty-two (22) families were reportedly affected by the Cagayan de Oro whirlwind incident. Those hurt were immediately brought to the Cagayan de Oro City Hospital for treatment.

Suspension of Classes on July 27, 2011 | Guidelines from DepEd

Suspension of Classes Announcements from DepEd : Summary

(Update: Suspension of classes at tertiary level announced. Read details here: No classes at Tertiary (College) level on July 27, 2011 in NCR - Executive Secretary)

NCR – All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region (per Regional Director Elena Ruiz).

Reg 1

Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. (based on 10:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)

Due to Public Storm Signal No. 2, all classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in Pangasinan and La Union (based on 10:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)

Dagupan City Div: Classes in kindergarten, elementary and secondary suspended today July 27. (as per DepEd announcement)

Reg 2 - Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino (per Regional Director Benito Tumamao).

CAR - Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, and Benguet (per OIC-Regional Director Teresita Velasco).

Reg 3 – All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region: Bataan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Aurora (Per Regional Director Teofila Villanueva)

Reg 4A - All classes in preschool, elementary, and high school (public and private) will be suspended in the entire region: Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (Per Regional Director Lorna Dino).

Reg 4B

Classes in preschool and elementary will be suspended in Occidental Mindoro (Per Regional Director Sinforosa Guiñares)

Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) will be automatically suspended in Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon. (based on 5:00 p.m., July 26 PAGASA Bulletin)

Reg 5 – Automatic suspension will be based on the 4:00 a.m., July 27 PAGASA Bulletin and depending on the local situation, local authorities (LGUs, DepEd local officials, and school heads) may declare cancellation of classes in their respective areas.

Update 1:

"DepEd NCR Director Elena Ruiz has announced suspension of classes from pre-school to high school both public and private schools in NCR tomorrow July 27, 2011." - Reported on TV Patrol at 7:30 p.m.


Update 2:

"All classes in NCR and Region 3 will remain suspended tom, July 27, for kindergarten, elementary and secondary," DepEd tweeted Tuesday night.


Update 3: More tweets from DepEd

"CALABARZON: No classes in kindergarten, elementary and secondary levels tomorrow, July 27." - DepEd tweeted at 8:28 p.m.

"Occidental Mindoro: No classes in kindergarten and elementary tomorrow, July 27." -8:29 p.m.

"Region 2: No classes in Kindergarten only in Isabela, Cagayan, & Nueva Vizcaya." - 8:30 p.m.

"Region 1 will follow automatic suspension guidelines tomorrow depending on the 10pm weather bulletin of PAGASA." - 8:31 p.m.


Update 4: More DepEd announcements

"Classes in Kindergarten are suspended in Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque and Romblon tomorrow, July 27." - 9:16 p.m.

"CAR: Kindergarten classes suspended in Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, & Benguet tomorrow, July 27." - 9:17 p.m.


Update 5: PAGASA recommends suspension of classes in tertiary schools in NCR on July 27, 2011.

"per protocol, the DOST-PAGASA has recommended the suspension of classes in the tertiary level TOMORROW --July 27, 2011 to the NDRRMC/OCD," PAGASA tweeted at 10:10p.m.

"this recommendation is for NCR only." PAGASA added.

"CHED has devolved the authority to finally decide on class suspension of the tertiary level to the concerned Higher Education Institution Officials." PAGASA further said

Will there be classes in Metro Manila and in other areas tomorrow, July 27, 2011?

To answer the question above, here are the "guidelines" on suspension of classes set by the Department of Education (DepEd) :

The Department of Education revised the rules on the suspension of classes to keep parents aware and students danger-free in cases of typhoons and other calamities.

Classes in pre-school level in all public and private schools will be automatically suspended with storm signal no.1. (Check the list of areas under signal number 1 HERE)

Classes in pre-school, elementary and high school in all public and private schools will be automatically suspended with storm signal no.2. (Check the list of areas under signal number 2 HERE)

Classes in all levels are automatically suspended with storm signal no.3.

In the absence of typhoon signal warnings from PAG-ASA, localized suspension or cancellation of classes in both public and private elementary and secondary schools may be implemented by the school principal.

Likewise, the superintendent shall decide on the suspension of classes if such covers the entire division.

Parents wishing to ascertain whether or not to send their children to school should check for media advisories coming from PAG-ASA, DepED, Disaster Coordinating Council (DDC) and the Local Government Units (LGUs).

In the absence of official storm warnings, parents have the ultimate responsibility for determining whether their children should go to school.

The required number of school days for the school year shall be considered especially in holding make-up classes to offset the days when classes are suspended.

Make-up classes shall be held on Saturdays or on weekdays beyond the originally-set school calendar in both public and private schools.

No classes at Tertiary (College) level on July 27, 2011 in NCR - Executive Secretary

Breaking: Executive Secretary Jojo Ochoa has announced suspension of classes at tertiary level (college level) on July 27, 2011 in NCR upon recommendation of NDRRMC.


"Presidential Spokesperson: Upon recommendation of NDRRMC, the Executive Secretary declared suspension of classes at tertiary level in NCR." the Official Gazette tweeted on Tuesday evening.

There will be no classes in all colleges and universities in National Capital Region (Metro Manila) tomorrow, July 27, 2011. This is due to bad weather brought by Tropical Storm "Juaning" which is expected to make its landfall on Wednesday morning.

The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier suspended classes in lower levels in many areas in Luzon affected by Bagyong "Juaning". Read about it here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/07/suspension-of-classes-on-july-27-2011.html

(Hey, where's Perry??? I mean where's CHED? I thought CHED is responsible for such announcement.)

'[Video] OSLO Security Camera Captures Blast' is a Facebook scam

A Facebook scam has emerged following the bombing incident in Oslo, Norway.

"[Video] OSLO Security Camera Captures Blast" is a Facebook Scam

Through his blog, Chester Wisniewski, a Senior Security Advisor at Sophos Canada, said the scam started within hours after the bombing.

"Unfortunately within hours of the bombing Facebook scammers have latched on to the news and are trying to take advantage of the Facebook communities interest in learning the details of what happened," he said.

"The message spreading across thousands of people's walls on Facebook reads: "[URL] [Video] OSLO Security Camera Captures Blast! [Video] OSLO Security Camera Captures Blast!" Wisnieski wrote.

Wisniewski added that when the scam link is clicked the users will be redirected to an offsite page that looks like Facebook with a fake Youtube video player. He said, "a screen is grayed out until you agree to take survey to prove you are 18 years of age and click "Jaa".

"If someone is tempted to fill out the survey they are presented with an IQ test. Upon completion they are asked to enter their mobile phone number and will be charged two dollars per trivia question SMS'd to them four times per week."

"Keep your eye on the ball and expect these types of scams when tragedies are in the news," Wisniewski advised.

No classes in kinder, elem, HS on July 25 in Quezon City - DepEd

The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced suspension of classes in kindergarten, elementary and high school levels in Quezon City on July 25, 2011 through its official Twitter account Friday.

"No classes in Quezon City on Monday, July 25, for kinder, elementary & secondary, both private and public schools." the announcement reads.

According to an ABS-CBN report, the advisory came from Quezon City OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Corazon C. Rubio.

"In view of the forthcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III on July 25, 2011, Monday, please be informed that classes in all levels (Kinder-Elementary-Secondary) both public and private schools are hereby suspended," the advisory stated.

However, to compensate for the class hours that will be missed, "Saturday classes will be held."

Rupert Murdoch, News Corp CEO, attacked with pie during phone-hacking scandal hearing (Video)

Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and CEO of News Corp, was seemingly attacked by a protester wielding a shaving foam pie while he was giving his testimony on the phone-hacking scandal before the British lawmakers Tuesday.

The protester apparently hit Murdoch in the face with cream while reportedly shouting, “You are a greedy billionaire.”

Murdoch's wife Wendi Deng was quick to defend her husband. She swung at the foam attacker and then fell to the floor.

Moments later, the police arrested the attacker.

The incident prompted the parliamentary committee to call a recess.

Check out a video of the incident below:

Rupert Murdoch attacked with pie during phone-hacking scandal hearing | video courtesy of Skynews

Boracay, Philippines, one of the 'Top 10 Best Islands in the World' - Travel + Leisure

The island paradise of Boracay has been recognized by a US magazine, Travel + Leisure, as one of the 'Top 10 Best Islands in the World" for this year.

Beach Scene at an area in Boracay, Philippines | Photo courtesy of Krizzyla

The magazine ranked the Philippine tourist destination number 4 on its Top 10 list. Boracay was also named "World's Best debut" among the 10 islands which made it to the list.

Check out below Travel + Leisure's 2011 "World's Best Islands":

1. Santorini, Greece
2. Bali, Indonesia
3. Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
4. Boracay, Philippines
5. Great Barrier Reef Islands, Australia
6. Sicily, Italy
7. Big Island, Hawaii, USA
8. Kauai, Hawaii, USA
9. Maui, Hawaii, USA
10. Galápagos, Ecuador

The Top 10 were determined through the data collected from the questionnaires given to and answered by the magazine's readers. The following criteria were used: natural attractions, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value.

Just last April, Boracay was also listed in the "Top Beach Destinations in the World for 2011" by a popular travel website where it placed second. Check out the details here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/boracay-philippines-2nd-top-beach.html

Mother eats 1-year-old daughter's organs after killing her

Psychotic symptoms of Schizophrenia | Source: NIH.gov

A mentally ill mother has been apprehended by the police after killing her own 1-year-old female baby in Ilagan, Isabela.

According to an ABS-CBN report, authorities are suspecting the mother to have fed on the vital organs of her daughter after slashing the infant's throat.

The authorities were alerted by the said woman's neighbors after they saw her bloodied and was about to throw a sack which contained the dead baby.

After a series of medical interventions, it was confirmed that the woman is suffering from a mental health condition called schizophrenia. She is now scheduled to be admitted in a medical facility.

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EuroMillions Result - July 12, 2011 (Video)

The 397th EuroMillions draw took place at 10pm CET (9pm UK time) on Tuesday July 12, 2011 . Check out the winning numbers for the said draw below:

EuroMillions Result - July 12, 2011

17 - 19 - 38 - 42 - 45 | (9) - (10)

 

Update: Here's a recorded video of the said draw:




The jackpot for the draw reached £166million which is the said lottery's cap. This means that it will remain at £166million until a ticket-holder matches all seven numbers. Any additional prize money will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level containing at least 1 winner.

It has been reported that whoever scoops the £166million jackpot will instantly become the 418th richest person in the United Kingdom. (We are still waiting for the official website to give the details about the winner, if there's any.)

EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery held every Tuesday and Friday night. A standard EuroMillions ticket costs €2.00, £2.00 or CHF3.00 per line played. All prizes, including the jackpot, are paid in lump sum and are tax-free.

Update: The jackpot has been won by a lone bettor! The largest in history. Here's a tally of the number of winners courtesy of the EuroMillions official website:

Prize:	Euro Value (€)	GBP Value (£)	Dollar Value ($)	Winners:
Match 2:	€4.00	TBC	$5.59	3,226,558
Match 2 and 1 Star:	€9.00	TBC	$12.58	1,454,004
Match 1 and 2 Stars:	€14.00	TBC	$19.57	332,005
Match 3:	€12.00	TBC	$16.77	224,075
Match 3 and 1 Star:	€16.00	TBC	$22.36	100,310
Match 2 and 2 Stars:	€27.00	TBC	$37.73	63,155
Match 3 and 2 Stars:	€80.00	TBC	$111.80	4,534
Match 4:	€100.00	TBC	$139.75	5,100
Match 4 and 1 Star:	€227.00	TBC	$317.23	2,247
Match 4 and 2 Stars:	€5,020	TBC	$7,015	116
Match 5:	€77,639	TBC	$108,501	15
Match 5 and 1 Star:	€2,435,077	TBC	$3,403,020	11
Match 5 and 2 Stars:	€185,000,000	TBC	$258,537,500	1

K-ON! Complete Special July 13 on Animax!

There’s nothing more irresistibly adorable than five talented young girls playing in a band. Meet Yui, Ritsu, Mio, Tsumugi and Azusa as they take on an amusing and cheering journey to become the best musical group in their high school.

K-On! Special on Animax this July 13

K-On!, Japan’s hottest kawaii buzz hits the screen in its complete form of two full TV anime seasons along with an unaired OVA show set with Japanese audio and English subtitles, starting this July on Animax!

Ritsu, not wanting her talents to be taken aside, is super excited to form a band together with her friend, who is a bassist, Mitsu. The two take on the school’s pop music club thinking they could easily showcase their talents, with Ritsu on the drums. However because it’s just the two of them, the band is being threatened to close. Luckily with Tsumugi coming in to play the keyboard, they need just one more member to keep the pop music going.

The trio finds Yui, a musical newbie whom they thought was a sensational guitarist, not knowing that what she can only play is a set of castanets. Yui eventually learns the guitar and even becomes the band’s lead vocalist. Later on another guitarist, Azusa, joins in on the fun and becomes part of the band as well. Five young talented individuals formed, the girls then go on to become a full-fledged pop band, finally! Just in time to play for the school’s festival.

In season 2, the girls in their third and final year are back to practice in their favourite music room, becoming even better than they were before and determined to go on the quest of recruiting more members in the club. Fans can look forward to catching the bonus OVA episode that follows at the end of the second season, previously not shown on Animax.

From Kyoto Animation, the studio which gave us hits like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On! is set to bring the audience fun and laughter with their comical ways. K-On! is definitely not to miss with its Blu-Ray DVDs as top sells and a music album hit at the Japanese national music chart.

Stay tuned to this blog next week as we reveal the awesome Animax K-On! promo which will give you readers a chance to win exciting premium items!