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Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, likewise, announced on Twitter (@dawende) that Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. announces suspension of work in private offices in NCR, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal n Bulacan. 

GMA News also reported that the President through Deputy PresidentialSpokesperson Abi Valte (@abi_valte) announced that BPO/Call Center is included insuspension of work.

Here is the List of Suspended Classes for August 7, 2012 , Tuesday. 

It also featured the history of British music with some of the most memorable songs and music videos and clips shown on stage and on the screen.

As the Miss World 2012 pageant begins in Mongolia, controversies will never be far behind. First to hit the headlines is the national costume of Miss Australia.
The Aboriginal culture-inspired bodysuit for Jessica Kahawaty, Australia’s candidate to the Miss World 2012 pageant, has been criticized by fashion experts, according to a report by News.com.au.

Project Runway Australia mentor–Alex Perry–said it looked more circus than serious fashion.

“I never knew Egyptian sea urchins were Australian? The creators of Avatar called, they want their catsuit back,” he said.

CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper has, at long last, publicly said he is gay. Cooper made the announcement in an email to writer Andrew Sullivan.

"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," he wrote.

Cooper's sexuality has long been the subject of ample media speculation, but he has never publicly confirmed it.

“I just don’t talk about my personal life," he told New York magazine in 2005. "...The whole thing about being a reporter is that you’re supposed to be an observer and to be able to adapt with any group you’re in, and I don’t want to do anything that threatens that.”

On Monday, though, Cooper reversed course: "I have always been very open and honest about this part of my life with my friends, my family, and my colleagues. In a perfect world, I don't think it's anyone else's business, but I do think there is value in standing up and being counted. I’m not an activist, but I am a human being and I don't give that up by being a journalist."

Watch the recently concluded 'Pacquiao vs Bradley Fight' that is held on Las Vegas, Nevada where Timothy Bradley Jr., announced as the new WTO Welterweight Champion via Split Decision. [ read article here ].

Watch Pacquaio vs Bradley Fight Full Video Replay Below:

As with everything controversial these days, expect Filipinos to poke fun at it by turning it into a meme. And that's exactly what happened to local fashion brand Bayo's mix-and-match campaign.

Its ads featuring mixed-race Filipina models like Jasmine Curtis-Smith, sister of actress Anne Curtis, have come under fire from netizens who have dubbed it as "racist."

Here's "What's Your Mix" Bayo Meme:

50% Pinoy, #50% action star = Claudine Baretto #BAYOlente

Finally, the most anticipated boxing bout, 'Manny Pacquaio vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight', will become real, well at least thru Stop Motion Video formed by GRNMNGO and shared via video-sharing site, YouTube.

According to the creators, this video took 4 months to make and used 2500+ pictures and 2 custom made action figures. Well, their hard work is now paid as this video is already viral on web!

What do you think about the video?

American Idol Runner-Up Jessica Sanchez is set to sing the US National Anthem, "Star-Spangled Banner", in the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley bout in Las Vegas June 9 Saturday (June 10 Sunday, Manila Time). She confirmed it on her Twitter account today, June 6, 2012.

Filipinos replied on Jessica’s tweet right away saying that they desire Jessica to sing the ‘Lupang Hinirang’. But I guess, it will be a hard job for Jessica to sing the Philippine national anthem because of his American accent. And I am afraid that she might not sing it correctly or perfectly because she is not really good in speaking our language. And as we all know, our government especially the NHI is very very strict and is very very sensitive when it comes to our national anthem. One mistake may lead to a law suit. Sino sino na ba ang Pinoy singers na nag-public apology dahil sinabihan sila ng NHI na mali ang kanilang pagkakanta sa ating 'Lupang Hinirang'?  -- Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha, Christian Baustista , just to name a few. 

But don’t get me wrong guys; I still believe that Jessica, someday, could sing the Philippine national anthem flawlessly. She just needs a long long preparation.

Haaay. Parang ako talaga ang natalo diba? haha. I just thought the title will go for Jessica. Well, still, we are proud of you Jessica! You really make every Filipino and Mexican proud!

I was really depressed right now. Nakakaasar! ‘wag lang talaga papuntahin ng American Idol yang si Phillip dito sa Pilipinas. Ipapabugbog ko yan.  lol jk.

ROUND 3. American Idol 11 Final Showdown. Phillip Phillips performed "Home" as his winning piece. He received a standing ovation from the Idol judges in this performance.

Judges Thoughts:

Randy Jackson said “Dude! I love the song! I love you! I love the production!I love the marching band. Everything about that was perfect. That was the best performance of the night. Brilliant.

Steven Tyler said “You have made the world your home. I heard some Paul Simon in there. You are the man.”

Jennifer Lopez said “What was so moving about that was that it was so Phillip. It was Phillip Phillips.”

"The Prayer" - Jessica Sanchez

"Movin Out" - Phillip Phillips

"I Have Nothing" - Jessica Sanchez

ROUND 1: American Idol 11 Final Showdown. Jessica Sanchez sang Whitney Houston classic song "I Have Nothing". I would commend Simon Fuller for choosing that song for Jessica. Twas beautiful & powerful song just like Jessica - who look very beautiful in her dress and own a powerful voice. She nailed it! 

"Stand By Me" - Phillip Phillips

Meanwhile, Phillip Phillips performed "Stand By Me" by Ben E King, also chosen by Fuller.

Round 1 goes to Jessica Sanchez according to Randy Jackson. yehey! :)

YOU CAN WATCH THE FULL AMERICAN IDOL 11 FINALE - PERFORMANCE SHOW HERE