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Salesman dreams lottery number, now a millionaire

Salesman dreams lottery number, now a millionaire

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A salesman is now an instant millionaire after winning the P22 million jackpot prize in the Mega Lotto 6/45, which was drawn on Friday, November 15, because of the lottery numbers he only dreamed about.

The 50-year-old lotto winner went to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office in Mandaluyong City yesterday morning to claim his jackpot prize.

The lotto winner’s name and address have not been revealed for his protection.

However, he said that after he dreamed of the lucky combination number 19-07-09-06-22-16, he immediately bet on it in Makati City.

The salesman lottery winner millionaire plans to use the P22 million to give his family a better life.

Also read: Ultra Lotto chiefs confirm that foreigners can win billion-peso jackpot

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Miracle in Cell No. 7 trailer released starring Aga Muhlach, Bela Padilla

Miracle in Cell No. 7 trailer released starring Aga Muhlach, Bela Padilla

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The Korean film “Miracle in Cell No.7” trailer starring Aga Muhlach and Bela Padilla was released today, Wednesday.

The Filipino adaptation of the hit Korean drama comedy movie in 2013 is set to be shown on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019.

Producer Viva Films shared the first trailer of “Miracle in Cell No.7” in their Facebook account on Wednesday.

“Miracle in Cell No.7” trailer starring Aga Muhlach and Bela Padilla

Aga Muhlach plays Lito, a mentally impaired father (named Yong-gu in the 2013 film) who was wrongfully charged with sexual assault and murder of a little girl.

Xia Vigor, meanwhile, portrays Yesha (Ye-Seung in the original film) Muhlach’s young daughter, who grew up to be a lawyer, played Bela Padilla. Yesha fights to prove his father’s innocence.

Other veteran actors Joel Torre, JC Santos, Mon Confiado, Jojit Lorenzo, Soliman Cruz, John Arcilla, and Tirso Cruz III also joined the much-awaited movie.

Nuel Naval directed Miracle in Cell No. 7’s remake. The film is their official entry for the Metro Manila Film Festival.

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Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

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Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters announced on Sunday, November 10, that she is now engaged with her Camarines Sur governor boyfriend, Migz Villafuerte.

On her Instagram, Rachel Peters posted a picture of herself showing off her engagement ring and hugging fiance Migz Villafuerte.

“Your girls getting hitched!” Peters wrote in her post.

Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters engaged to Migz Villafuerte

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzback and reigning Miss Universe Catriona Gray congratulated the newly engaged couple.

Rachel competed for the Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas in 2017. She managed to be part of the top 10 but failed to win the title. She then became a TV host for the show Beached for Metro Channel.

Migz Villafuerte, meanwhile, was Camarines Sur’s re-elected governor early this year. Villafuerte belongs to an influential political family in the province. Migz’s father, Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte, represents Camarines Sur’s 2nd District in Congress. His grandfather, Luis Villafuerte Sr., once became the governor and Congressional representative of Camarines Sur.

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Singer Leah Navarro declared 'persona non grata' in Gen San over 'retribution' tweet

Singer Leah Navarro declared ‘persona non grata’ in Gen San over ‘retribution’ tweet

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General Santos City has declared singer Leah Navarro a “persona non grata,” Monday.

This is related to Navarro’s reaction to Atty Theodore Te’s tweet, which points out that the strong earthquake in Mindanao seemed to be a “retribution.”

In Te’s tweet on October 31, where he seemed to be asking: “What’s with all the earthquakes in Mindanao?” Navarro replied, “Retribution?”

Inquirer.net reports confirmed that Leah Navarro has been “unanimously approved by the council” to be declared “persona non grata,” although it has to be finalized.

Navarro, meanwhile, apologized.

In his Twitter post on Monday (Nov. 4), Navarro said she had also removed the post in the wake of calls for relief from earthquake victims.

“I apologized and deleted my tweet, but they just couldn’t find in their hearts to forgive my one-word reply in the form of a question” Now they’ve twisted it into a declaration. Why not help Mindanao instead? Stop wasting time on me, I’m not a victim, ”she added.

Even Te’s tweet has been deleted.

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Yolanda survivor now a licensed accountant

Yolanda survivor now a licensed accountant

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A Yolanda survivor who was given a chance to turn his life around in 2013 is now a licensed accountant.

Philip Christian Palabay was among the  2,075 out of 14,492 (14.32%) who passed the October 2019 Certified Public Accountant licensure exam (CPALE).

Yolanda survivor now a licensed accountant
Yolanda survivor now a licensed accountant through the news anchor Kara David’s scholarship program. (Image from Philnews.ph)

Through the help of news anchor Kara David’s Project Malasakit, Philip was given a scholarship. He graduated cum laude in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of the Philippines Visayas last June.

On November 8, 2013, super typhoon Yolanda or Haiyan (international name) hit the province of Tacloban, Leyte. At least 10,000 people are thought to have died because of Yolanda.

Yolanda survivors did not know how to recover from the devastation the typhoon brought to their lives. However, Philip’s success story brings hope and proves there is still life after Yolanda.

GMA News posted a congratulated the Yolanda survivor turned licensed accountant on their official Facebook account.

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