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Angel Locsin Goes to Mindanao to Donate and Distribute Relief Goods to Quake-Hit Areas

Several areas in Mindanao were affected by the series of earthquakes that hit the area over the past week. While many groups and individuals came together to provide support for the quake-hit areas, actress Angel Locsin stood out from among them as netizens dubbed her a ‘real-life Angel’.

Together with fiancé Neil Arce, Angel traveled all the way to Mindanao to donate boxes of relief goods which she also personally distributed to the affected areas.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

Senator Gordon was among those who praised the actress for the kind deed.

ANGEL INDEED. Ms. Angel Locsin, together with her fiance, Neil Arce, personally went to our Davao del Sur Chapter to donate and volunteer in the distribution of relief goods and hygiene kits for the quake-hit families.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

She has been supporting PRC for a long time and has participated during our relief distributions since Typhoon Ondoy.

Thank you, Angel, for trusting the Philippine Red Cross.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

Davao del Sur, Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat were the areas greatly affected by the series of earthquakes, but Angel had gone to Davao del Sur to provide aid for the quake-hit residents. Many are hopeful that they would also see the actress in the other areas, even if she won’t bring relief goods to them but that they could at least see her there.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

According to Senator Gordon who is the chairman and chief executive officer of Red Cross, the actress has long been a supporter of their cause, starting with the huge donation she made and also personally distributed during Typhoon Ondoy in 2009.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

She might be a huge star but Angel was quite simple and humble as she rode the truck that would deliver the supplies to the people. The trucks carried boxes of canned tuna, instant noodles, and sacks of rice.

Photo credit: Senator Gordon / Facebook

What is the Red Cross?

The Red Cross is a humanitarian non-profit agency commits to various social welfare services and promotes volunteerism. The Red Cross does not only operate and maintain a blood bank but also helps in providing aid in terms of relief goods to areas affected by calamities and problems.

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Xian Gaza Fulfills Bucket List to Walk around Shibuya with Sibuyas (Onions)

Xian Gaza fulfills bucket list of walking around Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, with sibuyas (onions) – and it’s hilarious (if you get the joke, that is).

Would you dare do this, too?

Xian Gaza Fulfills Bucket List in Shibuya

If you’re a fan of anime (hand-drawn or computer-generated animation that originates from Japan), then you might be familiar with Shibuya.

Also called Shibuya City, is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan, and is known for being the heart of the country’s modern culture.

Xian Gaza fulfills bucket list
Photo credit: Christian Albert Gaza

It has one of the world’s busiest railway stations – and there are lots and lots of busy people walking in the streets and crossing the intersections.

It isn’t surprising that the place is a favorite setting in anime.

But while Shibuya literally means “harsh valley” in Japanese, it spells so closely to “sibuyas” (onions) if you’re a Filipino.

Photo credit: Christian Albert Gaza
Photo credit: Christian Albert Gaza

Knowing that Pinoys can be witty and so hilarious, some might joke about getting a “sibuyas” from Shibuya or something to that effect.

Still, even if some Pinoys might joke about it, it’s just something “mababaw” (shallow) that might not even make other people laugh.

For Xian Gaza, however, he just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to fulfill his “bucket list” when he visited the place.

Photo credit: Christian Albert Gaza
Photo credit: Christian Albert Gaza

He shared a video of how he bought the pack of “sibuyas” from a store and walked around Shibuya while holding it out on his hand.

He captioned the video, “BUCKETLIST: Itawid Ang Sibuyas Sa Shibuya” – that’s with a check mark to show that he was able to tick it off his list.

The goal is to become the first ever Filipino citizen na nagtawid ng sibuyas sa Shibuya with proper documentation. Congrats sa akin,” jokingly adding that he’s congratulating himself for the achievement.

Here’s the video:

What’s a Bucket List?

It’s a list of achievements or experiences that a person hopes to accomplish or have during their lifetime, before their “kick the bucket” (an idiomatic expression about passing on).

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Seller Goes Viral for “Angry” Reviews to Prove Products’ Durability

A seller goes viral for “angry” reviews to prove his products’ durability – and customers love it! He’s also gaining fame as a content creator in the process because of his unique content. Win-win situation, yes?

Seller Goes Viral for Unique Marketing Strategy

When you’re buying something online, you want to make sure that it’s exactly the way it is described and that it’s durable. After all, there are so many unscrupulous sellers out there who post pics or vids of great products but send you something that totally different from what they advertised.

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Photo credit: Jomar Yee

But you’d have to buy the products being endorsed by Jomar Yee, a TikToker who’s making a name for himself with “angry” reviews that prove these products’ durability.

In his product reviews, Jomar is known to smack on the item, slam it on the floor, smash it on the wall, or even stomp on it repeatedly.

While reviewing a bag product, he “angrily” pulls the zipper back and forth.

To prove that a basin is durable, he even stomped on it several times, pushed it back to its original shape, then stomped on it again.

@jomaryeedump_

OH BAKA HINDI PADIN KAYO MANIWALA!? WAG NYO KO GIGILIN JAN!

♬ original sound – Dump ni Jomar Yee – Dump ni Jomar Yee

Reviewing an umbrella meant shaking it back and forth, reminiscent of the strong stormy winds that you might encounter – and the product survived that without breaking.

Many of his videos are now making waves on social media, with lots of netizens praising the product reviews (and the products themselves).

@jomaryeedump_

ANO PANG REVIEW GUSTO NYO NANG MATIGIL KAYO JAN!! GO!

♬ original sound – Dump ni Jomar Yee – Dump ni Jomar Yee

While many netizens are saying that they’re enjoying his videos, some have also bought the products.

Although some were also skeptical and said that these are likely fake reviews and he’d send less quality products just like other online sellers, some of those who actually bought the products commented that these were, indeed, as durable as Jomar had reviewed.

@jomaryeedump_

Replying to @JOC Thrifts OH WAG NYO KONG ANUHIN JAN MAGSIBILE KAYO! GO!

♬ original sound – Dump ni Jomar Yee – Dump ni Jomar Yee

Which of his product reviews did you like best?

Best Marketing Strategies

There are many different wants to market your products – and being unique is something that can truly make you stand out from the competition. That’s exactly what Jomar was able to achieve.

While there are already so many sellers using TikTok as a platform to expand their customer base, it seems that he’s the first to conduct reviews in this manner.

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Funny Photos: Congratulations to the New RSCs (Registered SIM Card Users)

Funny photos are making rounds on social media with the same theme: congratulations to the new RSCs (registered SIM card users)! LOL

Have you joined the RSCs?

Funny Photos of New RSCs Go Viral

As the SIM card registration law in the Philippines took effect on December 27, 2022, millions of Filipinos scrambled to register their SIM cards on the day, fearing that they might lose their numbers if they don’t do so.

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Photo credit: Banjoy Morningstar

It wasn’t surprising that the first day was marred with glitches – and so many users complained that they were unable to register their SIM cards no matter how many times they tried.

The telcos were forced to announce that they were having technical glitches, urging their subscribers to be patient as they try their best to improve their systems to accommodate the registrations.

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Photo credit: Jonell Jay Deyparine
funny photos
Photo credit: Liency Ansino

With so many people experiencing difficulties in registering their SIM cards on the first day, those who managed to do so quickly took to social media to announce their success – and many found creative ways to do.

Soon enough, social media became flooded with posts of photo cards and faux tarpaulins announcing a similar theme: congratulations to the new RSCs (registered SIM card) users!

funny photo
Photo credit: Roxan Segovia Carabio
funny photos
Photo credit: Fernan Suson Cabuso

Others had different ways to announce their successful registration, but most followed a similar format to that of supportive family members or friends supposedly congratulating them for their success.

It’s reminiscent of tarpaulins for board exam passers – but most of those who posted these photo cards and pseudo tarpaulins created it themselves. LOL.

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Photo credit: Jaynard Biene Rivero
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Photo credit: CGV The Explorer

At least, the board passer whose mom made her create her own tarpaulin won’t feel too bad because others are also doing it (but for completely hilarious reasons).

So, have you posted your own version to congratulate yourself for successfully registering your SIM card?

Photo credit: Leo Lauron
Photo credit: Leo Lauron
Photo credit: Leo Lauron

How to Register Your SIM Card in the Philippines?

Here’s a handy guide on how to register your SIM card for free from Business News Philippines.

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