Isabelle Duterte and Her Lavish 18th Birthday Celebration

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An online publication said "President Rodrigo Duterte’s granddaughter spared no expense in putting together a lavish 18th birthday celebration."

But was it really Isabelle who put together her birthday, or was it her parents?

I would like to think that many people hand a hand in helping her out, and many also volunteered their products and services in exchange of recognition, just as how celebrities do their special occasions.

Needless to point out, we all want the best for ourselves, or our loved ones, so if we do have the dough to spend, or the influence to be given the perks, then we won't hesitate to become as lavish as possible.

But they say it should be different for the Duterte family or clan because they represent something more. They need to be living humbly in respect to the people living in the poverty line. They need to avoid being too excessive with their spendings as the eyes of the whole country are all critical of their acts and words.

Aside from the Michael Cinco gown which is a Swarovski crystals-studded cobalt blue dress with a sweetheart neckline. The gown is an off-shoulder ballgown with a sweetheart neckline in an electric blue color that fades to light blue at the hem of the skirt, and the taller than basketball player cake, Isabelle Duterte also wowed her guests with her Hermes birthday giveaway!

President Rodrigo Duterte was a no-show at the debut. His son Paolo (Isabelle's father), who had a recent public spat with daughter Isabelle, also did not attend. Was it a sign that they are not in favor of the lavish debut?

Since delicadeza is clearly not in the vocabulary and life values of the Duterte family, then the kin of the Imeldific debutante who are current elected officials in government and their respective families should understand that there is a strict code of ethics for civil servants should follow and adhere to.

The supreme law (the Constitution) says, in Article XI, Section 1:

"Public office is a public trust. Public officials and employees must at all times serve the people with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives."

There is also Republic Act 6713, Section 4 of which says, “Officials and employees and their families shall lead modest lives appropriate to their positions and income. They shall not indulge in extravagant or ostentatious display of wealth in any form."

Why is it so hard for these trapos and their families to understand this? It's either they choose to ignore the law or that they have acquired a super sense of entitlement because their families have been in power for a very long time. Most probably, both.

"The ostentatious display of wealth from Isabelle Duterte's birthday party is borderline immoral. 

Given the horrible lines at the DFA, the LTO, the dockets of the Courts, the state of our public education and Healthcare. 

Borderline immoral."

Geje Eustaquio and Kairat Akhmetov Face-Off at One: Global Superheroes Official Kick-Off Press Conference

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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES Official Kick-Off Press Conference last Monday, 22 January at the Manila Grand Ballroom of the City of Dreams. Main event competitors Geje Eustaquio the Philippines and Kairat Akhmetov of Kazakhstan faced-off for media in attendance. They will be competing for the ONE Interim Flyweight World Championship in the headline bout of ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES which takes place Friday night, 26 January at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.

Also in attendance at the ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES Official Kick-Off Press Conference were Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Citizen, Wei Soo, Vice President for Gaming Operations of City of Dreams Manila, Kevin Benning, co-main event competitors Joshua Pacio and Lan Ming Qiang, as well as Filipino martial arts veteran Eric Kelly and his opponent, Rafael Nunes.

Ticket information for ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES is available at www.onefc.com

Photos for the ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES Press Conference can be downloaded here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X111o02cT6YLTkl3UHwFaNOo3VhKZcvo?usp=sharing

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “It is always great to be back in Manila because the Philippines is one of the countries that truly and deeply appreciates martial arts. This is the reason why ONE Championship continually upkeeps holding blockbuster shows for our passionate Filipino fans. ONE Championship is set to hold four events in the country for 2018, and our first Manila card for this year will put fans on the edge of their seats, making them crave for more authentic martial arts action.”

Headquartered in New York with offices in Canada, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom, Global Citizen was founded in 2012 with the goal of building the largest platform where people can learn about issues, take action on what matters most, and join a global movement working to end extreme poverty by 2030. Since then, millions of Global Citizens around the world have taken over ten million actions, which includes millions of emails, tweets, petition signatures, and phone calls targeting world leaders to end extreme poverty by 2030. To date, the actions by Global Citizen’s global community, along with its high-level advocacy efforts and various partners, have resulted in 130 commitments and policy announcements from leaders, including financial aid valued at over US $35-billion, that is set to affect the lives of over 1.3 billion people.

Wei Soo, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Global Citizen, stated: “We are thrilled to be joining forces with ONE Championship to bring Global Citizen to Asia. ONE Championship reaches millions of young people around the region and together we will engage them on issues that impact the entire world. Since we launched Global Citizen in 2012, over 13 million actions have been taken, and we are excited to drive more actions and increase our impact for the world’s most marginalized people through this partnership.”

Geje Eustaquio, ONE World Title Challenger, stated: “I am expecting another difficult bout. Kairat Akhmetov is tough and has a huge heart inside the cage. That is why I am preparing very well for this rematch. A victory over Kairat would land me a rematch against Adriano Moraes. I believe I have what it takes to become the undisputed ONE Flyweight World Champion in the future.”

Kairat Akhmetov, ONE World Title Challenger, stated: “I am coming into this interim title match-up with the mentality that it will be me versus the world, and I am ready for it. In 2017, I had ups and downs. I do not want to look back. In 2018, I am looking forward to reaching my dream to battle Adriano Moraes for the third time. But of course, I have to beat Geje Eustaquio first to fulfill my dream.”

Joshua Pacio, ONE Athlete, stated: “I have more experience, and I believe the two losses that I have suffered in my career have taught me a lot. I see those setbacks as an advantage, rather than just a blemish on my record. This match means a lot to me. I want to prove that I deserve to be competing on this international stage. I want to show to my countrymen that we also excel in martial arts, and to inspire more youths to pursue their respective dreams.”

Lan Ming Qiang, ONE Athlete, stated: “I am proud to be part of a great martial arts organization like ONE Championship, but my pride is without exaggeration. My pride cannot be moved. It only grows. I want more people to see Chinese athletes at the highest stage. I am looking forward to the match. I do not know what is going to happen, or how the match is going to end, but it is surely going to be exciting.”

Eric Kelly, ONE Athlete, stated: “Rafael Nunes has been away for a while, so I am not sure if he got stronger or improved. All I know is that I am training to achieve a win. My opponent is a human like me, and everyone is beatable. I always put that in my mind. Right now, I have to redeem myself in front of my countrymen. I might be 35 years old, but I am not giving up. I am here to stay.”

Rafael Nunes, ONE Athlete, stated: “I feel so honored to face a Filipino martial arts veteran like Eric Kelly in my return to ONE Championship. I see me keeping the match standing, and I will be using my distance to box with him and use some kicks. If he wants to go to the ground, I will be trying to finish him.”

Top flyweight contender and former world title challenger Geje “Gravity” Eustaquio of  Baguio City, Philippines, is one of the most skilled martial artists in Asia, and a highly-decorated wushu practitioner. His solid striking and grappling skill set has led to huge victories over the course of a seven-year professional career. Training in the high altitudes of the Philippines’ Summer capital, Eustaquio hones his craft alongside world-class teammates at the fabled Team Lakay. Known for his incredible ability to keep calm in the face of adversity, Eustaquio is set to headline ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES opposite Kairat Akhmetov for the ONE Interim Flyweight World Championship.

Former ONE Flyweight World Champion Kairat Akhmetov is a veteran martial artist from Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 30-year-old boasts a solid 24-1 professional record amassed during a stellar martial arts career which has seen him dominate his opponents with tenacious wrestling and powerful striking. In his most recent appearance inside the ONE Championship cage, Akhmetov defeated Geje Eustaquio via closely-contested three-round split decision. Now he faces Eustaquio in a rematch, this time for the ONE Interim Flyweight World Championship.

22-year-old Joshua Pacio of Baguio City is one of the fastest rising martial arts stars from the Philippines. He is one of the promotion’s most talented strawweights and a proud member of the famed Team Lakay. Pacio is a wushu practitioner with a solid grappling repertoire. All but one of his 10 career victories have come by spectacular finish, which includes five wins by submission and four by devastating knockout. In his most recent bout, Pacio knocked out veteran Roy Doliguez with a second-round spinning back fist. A former ONE Strawweight World Championship Title Challenger, Pacio is looking to bring himself back to title contention with another victory. A tough task is ahead of Pacio, however, as he is slated to lock horns with China’s Lan Ming Qiang.

Lan Ming Qiang is a national sanda champion, who trains alongside ONE Championship flyweight standout “The Southern Eagle” Ma Hao Bin at the Jincan Defense Club. After a 16-2 sanda record and several championship titles, the 24-year-old native of Guangxi, China recently made his transition to the cage and already has a pair of stunning victories to his credit. Lan is set to make his promotional debut under the ONE Championship banner against former world title contender Joshua Pacio.

Featherweight standout Eric “The Natural” Kelly of Baguio City is widely considered one of the best homegrown martial arts athletes to come out of the Philippines. The wushu practitioner combines solid striking techniques with high-level grappling skills, which has resulted in nine impressive submissions and one knockout out of 12 total victories. Kelly’s most impressive showing to date came in a submission win over Rob Lisita in 2014. In his next bout, Kelly will face Rafael Nunes.

20-year-old Rafael Nunes is a martial artist from Sao Paulo, Brazil with a 10-1 record. He is the former Premier FC Lightweight Champion and has steamrolled through the competition in his home country with a knack for winning by exciting finish. All but one of Nunes’ 10 wins have ended within the distance. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt, Nunes is equally comfortable finishing his opponents by submission or by strikes. He looks to showcase his multifaceted skill set in his next bout, and will face a tough challenge when he takes on veteran Eric Kelly.

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How Search Engine Optimization and Instagram Can Improve Your Business

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SEO (search engine optimization) is a very important online marketing technique. In fact, if you have been marketing your business and have not done a bit of SEO, you are missing the icing on the cake.

Anyone who has some experience with online marketing knows for a fact that there is no better way of getting a good following than through SEO and social media marketing.

Professional SEO services can boost your site higher than your competitors.

According to SEO specialists, SEO services are meant to help business owners get their sites to rank highly on search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo.

Basically, they ensure that the website has a distinctive setting that will catch the attention of Internet users. And for this reason, SEO experts are becoming the most sought after specialists in the world of digital marketing.

Other than search engine optimization, content development, link building and everything else that SEOentails, there is a recent tactic that website owners are starting to adopt.

Instagram has become a favorable technique that website owners are using to put their brand out there. And being a photo and video sharing social networking platform, you can rest assured that millions of people will see your brand, your products, or services and everything there is to know about your business.

Instagram is one social media platform that has attracted a big number of users in ashort time. People from all walks of life around the globe are on Instagram. From business owners, employees, leaders, parents, teenagers, customers; almost everyone around us has an Instagram account.

Therefore, if you are running your business online, you can use this social media platformto promote your brand as well as increase traffic to your site.

So, how can you promote your business on Instagram? Here is how:

Add location to your photos – With the latest Instagram app, you now have the option to Geo tag your locationon photos before posting them. And because you are on Instagram to promote your brand, ensure that all your posts are business related.

If you happen to have a physical address, tag it to your photos as well. It is the Geo tags that will give your customers your exact location just in case they want to keep in touch.

Make your posts interesting – The core of Instagram marketing is to reach a huge fan base on a more personal level. You can do so by keeping your posts relevant but also interesting. Teasing your followers is also a good way to keep them glued to your profile.

For example, if you are introducing a new product, you can give your Instagram followers a sneak peak of what you are about to launch. This will definitely keep your followers on toes.

Keep the hashtags coming – Have you been on social media for a minute? Hashtags are becoming an effective way of letting people (fans) know what’s trending.

Therefore, take part in the fun and market your products or servicesin the process. As you post your business photos or videos, use hash tags that relate to your area of specialty. This will make your posts more visible even to Instagram users who are not your followers.

For example, if you are running a rehab facility, you can get images or video clips of your facility and post them using hashtags like #cleanme, #sobernesspays,etc.

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