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Not all chocolates are pleasant, just like this chocolate-coated onion. Photo from Neatorama MANILA, Philippines – People who often give gifts always say that “it’s the thought that counts.” But in reality, that isn’t always the case. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to declare your passionate love for your special someone. So for those who are in a relationship, the hoopla and the pressure get worse as the 14th quickly approaches. Since there are just two days before the overrated holiday, now is probably the time to get going on that gift for your special someone. Experts say that you can never go wrong with chocolates, but here is something to refute their claim. These gifts are so cringeworthy, any girl who would receive any of these would crawl under a rock on February 13th and refuse to emerge until at least the 16th. Anus Chocolate Beef Jerky Chocolate Bugs Chocolate Onion Chocolate Peppers Chocolate Roses Chocolate Squid Chocolate Tabasco Chocolate Photo credits: Neatorama

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MANILA, Philippines – This February, Marriott Hotel Manila offers a Valentine experience like no other. Inspired from the best-selling book series, “Fifty Shades” each of the hotel’s restaurants will feature famous elements from the worldwide phenomenon. Hold nothing back and be seduced by luscious treats you would never, ever want to miss. Experience a palm-twitching romance at Marriott Café. Excite your senses as you enter the “Red Room” filled with sinful and sensual desserts.  Have a bite of steamy culinary selections that are mentioned in the trilogy such as oyster, strawberry, cheese, smoked salmon, vanilla ice cream and more surprises. Get into the romantic mood from February 13-15, 2015, dinner buffet is at P2,650  and Sunday brunch for P 2,600. To recreate one of the sweetest moments from the novel, Marriott Cafe gives diners a chance to own the highly coveted Pandora charm bracelet, just like Mr. Grey’s surprise birthday gift to Ms. Steele. Temptation never tasted so good at Cru Steakhouse. For starters, Executive Chef Meik Brammer recreated an iconic dish from one of the couple’s dates – the Charity Ball. Ignite your taste buds with the Salmon Tartare with Crème Fraiche and Cucumber on Toasted Brioche. As for the much awaited ending, submit to your inner sweet cravings with, “The “Dom” a special course that embodies the character of Mr. Grey, tough on the outside but delicate on the inside. This chocolate dome, melts under a lovely chocolate sauce revealing a mouthwatering dessert composing of hazelnut cake, truffle gianduja and chocolate Read More …

Philippine National Police Special Action Force Chief Supt. Getulio Napenas, Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, chairperson of the Government Peace Negotiating Panel for talks with the MILF, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles and Former Agriculture Secretary and member of the Peace panel Senen Bacani take their oath during the hearing on the Mamasapano incident where 44 members of the PNP SAF were killed.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan had planned to bomb the convoy of Pope Francis during the pontiff’s visit to the Philippines last month, a police official said Monday. In his speech during the Senate hearing on the January 25 Mamasapano clash, relieved Special Action Force (SAF) director Getulio Napeñas said they received “unconfirmed” information that the Jemaah Islamiyah, in coordination with Marwan, was planning to device a bomb that will be detonated as the papal convoy drove from T.M Kalaw Street in Manila on Jan 18, 2015. “These reports were not confirmed and neither admitted nor denied by the Philippine National Police, but the fact, however, remains that there exist this information,” he said. Reached for comments, military spokesman Col. Restituto Padilla Jr. said they also received information on Marwan’s supposed plan to bomb the papal convoy during his visit in the Philippines last month. “We got wind of this piece of info but this was unverified and unconfirmed information,” Padilla said. He also said that the security plan on the papal visit was adjusted to ensure the Read More …