No smoking

The effects of cigarette or tobacco smoking on human health are serious and in some cases, deadly. People are dying everyday because of smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, cardiac arrest, stroke and other chronic-obstructive lung failures. There are approximately 4000 chemicals in cigarettes and hundreds of which are toxic that can affect everything from the internal functioning of your organs to the efficiency of your body’s immune system. It can actually affect all the systems from head to foot. In the Philippines alone, it was estimated that about 200 Filipinos die each day due to these diseases related to cigarette or tobacco smoking.

Smoking remains one of the leading causes of preventable death. They said that on average, each cigarette or tobacco smoked shortens lifespan by 11 minutes.

If these statements are not enough reason to stop smoking then I don’t know what else will. Although I know for a fact that quitting smoking is not a walk in the park. Don’t lose heart. Just think of the thousands of people like you and me who were able to quit smoking and are now enjoying their lives with all the benefits life has to offer free from this addiction. It will only start with one decision and there’s no better time to decide than now.

There are now different methods that you can choose from if you decide to stop smoking. You can choose a method that will work for you. This include Nicotine replacement, you can see your doctor and ask for prescription medications, you can also try natural or Herbal Quit Smoking Products. You can also learn from experts and those who have successfully managed to quit smoking by reading books that they’ve written. Many of these books offer plans on how to quit smoking.


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Patria is the next evictee of PBB Double Up

The “Bibang Probinsyana ng Siquijor” is the next evictee of the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up. Riza Mae Patria registered the least number of votes after the online and text voting to earn a ticket out of the most popular house in the Philippines.

Patria only got 7.40% of the total votes while Carol, the only nominated housemate from House A, got the most number of votes with 69.51% of the total votes. Rob and Yuri were also saved from eviction, he got 11.74 % and Yuri registered 11.35 % of the total number of votes.

It was Carol who was first declared as safe from eviction followed by Yuri and Rob.

Meanwhile, a new set of nominees will be announced tomorrow for next week’s eviction.


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Kapamilya station sweeps the 2009 Golden Dove Awards

ABS-CBN once again dominated the 18th Golden Dove Awards in the awards night held recently in Tagaytay. The Kapamilya network bagged the most number of awards as the Kapisanan ng mga Broadcaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) paid tribute to outstanding achievement in the field of broadcast media.

ABS-CBN was recognized as the Best TV Station of the Year.
Here is a list of the awards won by the Kapamilya network in the 2009 KBP Golden Dove Awards:

Best TV Magazine Program:
US Girls, Studio 23

Best TV Public Affairs Program:
Umagang Kay Ganda

Best TV Public Service Program:
Salamat Doc

Best TV Station Promo Material Branding Campaign:
Channel 2

Best Public Service TV Announcement:
Universal Children’s Day “Taguan”

Best Culture and Arts Program:
Pamulinawen TV7 Laoag

Best TV Documentary Program:
The Correspondents, “Mahirap Matuto”

Best TV Children’s Program:
Sineskwela

Best Radio Public Affairs Program Host:
Ted Failon for Tambalang Failon at Sanchez

Best Science Technology Award:
Matanglawin

Best Science Technology for Radio:
Sa Kabukiran, DZMM

Best Science and Technology Journalist:
Angelo Palmones

Best Radio Public Affairs Program:
Tambalang Failon at Sanchez

Best Radio Public Service Host:
Carl Balita, dzMM

Best Radio Special Program:
MOR Local Vocal, DYTC Tacloban

Best Radio Station Promo Material:
One Hand

Best Radio Public Service Program:
Konsumer Atbp DZMM

Best Games and Variety Host:
Winnie Cordero

Best TV Station of the Year:
ABS-CBN

Best AM Radio Station:
DZMM

Best TV Newscast:
TV Patrol World

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Carol, Yuri, Riza, and Rob are nominated this week on Pinoy Big Brother Double Up

Four housemates are again in danger of getting evicted in the most popular house in the Philippines after they were announced as nominees in this week’s eviction in the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up. This is after Tom Mott was force evicted from the house.

Carol Batay, Yuri Okawa, Riza Patria, and Rob Stumvoll made up the most dreaded line up of nominees for eviction this week. Since House A won in the weekly task, only Carol who got the most number of points from the nomination was included in the nominee list. On the other hand in the losing House B, the three highest pointers Patria, Rob, and Yuri completed this week’s nominees. Who among them will see another week inside the famous house?

You can now start saving your favorite housemate by texting BB (name of housemate) to 2331 for Globe, Sun Cellular, Touch Mobile, and Bayan Wireless subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk & Text subscribers. For those outside the Philippines, you can vote by logging on to www.pinoybigbrother.com.

Finally, two new housemates are ready to enter Kuya’s house and brave the challenges. How will the Fab Fashionista of Parañaque and the Humble Hunk of Cavite fare with the original boarders? Will they be of big help, or will they just add up to the growing rivalry between the two houses? Keep watching PBB Double Up every night.


Source: abs-cbn.com

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Six housemates nominated for eviction in the PBB House

After Delio’s eviction last Saturday, six "Pinoy Big Brother" (PBB) Double Up contestants are nominated for eviction for this week. These include 2 housemates from House A and 4 from House B.

In House A, Yuri was nominated for eviction (5 votes) because of sleeping most of the time while Tom was also nominated for eviction (6 votes) because his housemates feel he is "too bossy and opinionated."

In House B, Tibo and Paul Jake received the most number of eviction nominations (5 votes) because their housemates felt that they miss their loved ones too much. Jason and Carol was also nominated with 3 votes apiece because he reportedly violated too many of the house rules and she is said to be unable to cope with the stress inside the PBB House.

Meanwhile, Cathy has returned to the Philippines from the Big Swap program with Big Brother Finland.

Those nominated for eviction can be saved by viewers who text in their votes via 2311 for Globe, TM, Sun Cellular, and Bayan Wireless users; and 231 for Smart and Talk n' Text subscribers. Audiences can also vote online at www.pinoybigbrother.com/vote.

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Delio, evicted from the PBB Double Up

The “Simpatikong Kusinero ng Batangas” was the next evictee of the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up. Delio Dimaculangan registered the least number of votes after the online and text voting to earn him a ticket out of the most popular house in the Philippines.

Delio only got 5.43% of the total votes while Jason got the most number of votes with 51.42% of the total votes. Tom who was the first to be declared as safe from the eviction got 22.78% and Mariel registered 6.14% of the total number of votes.

Meanwhile, Cathy will be back to the Pinoy Big Brother House in the next few days after she left the Big Brother house in Finland. Early yesterday, Katlyn from the Big Brother Finland already went out of the PBB house.

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ABS-CBN's 'Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko' Station ID

The Kapamilya station officially kicked off the Christmas season with its launching of “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko” Christmas station ID.

ABS-CBN launched its Christmas station ID (SID) which was put together by its Creative Communications Management (CCM) group. This year’s station ID features not only the network’s stars and broadcasters, but ordinary people from different sectors as well. It was participated by more than 300 talents pooled together for the project.

The station ID this year is simpler in comparison to previous years as it encourages Filipinos to bounce back after the calamities, and reminds the public that “goodness shines the brightest in the darkest hours.”

Below is the Kapamilya station ID from YouTube:

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