Nickelodeon's Underwater Theme Park in Coron, Palawan: The Bikini Bottom Scare is False

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Even though many of our government agencies are saying that there has not been any application for such, environmentalists are trying to scuttle Nickelodeon's plan to build an underwater theme park in the Philippines. They are asking people to sign the petition against the @NickelodeonTV 400-hectare underwater theme park in Coron!

Nickelodeon was said to have announced that it will build an underwater resort and theme park in Palawan, and thus alarming environmentalists like the Save Philippine Seas. The park on Palawan island was said to be a part of a 400-hectare (1,000-acre) undersea development.

People are saying Coron is more enchanting than Bikini Bottom. Coron doesn't need Nickelodeon to prove its beauty. They want to keep Spongebob and Patrick on TV, not in Palawan!

Bikini Bottom is the fictional place underwater where popular cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants live. It's one of the many cartoon characters of Nickelodeon.

However, Nickelodeon has clarified the issue saying "Nickelodeon is about staying true to kids. Togetehr with Coral World Park (CWP), we are committed to making a positive impact with our fans, kids and families, to help educate on ocean conservation while they enjoy a Nickelodeon entertainment experience in the new Nickelodeon attraction that CWP is developing.

To clarify the inaccurate reporting, CWP is not building a theme park in Palawan, but a Nickelodeon attraction and resort which comes with the larger CWP undersea-themed masterplanned development. Design details for the Nickelodeon attraction has not been finalized yet, but it will be an undersea-themed attraction with an ocean conservation focus. It is not developed undersea.

It is important to us that we are helping to play a part in ocean conservation, while friends enjoy a Nickelodeon entertainment experience in the new Nickelodeon attraction and resort that CWP is developing. When completed, CWP will be the largest coral reef conservation program in Asia, with Asia's largest marine sanctuary for five key species - dolphins, sea cows, sea horses, turtles and whale sharks."

However, we have seen in the news that the Department of Environment and Natural Resorces (DENR) already gave the Nickelodeon theme park project in Palawan the thumbs down. Environment Secretary Gina Lopez also said she will not allow the planned construction of an underwater resort and theme park in Palawan.

But now that Nickelodeon has clarified that their development is not an underwater theme park (thus not harming any underwater resources like the coral reef), I believe some groups now need to apologize for spreading the wrong information without consulting Nickelodeon first........or is this just Nickelodeon backing out from its original plan?

Maxine Medina and Her English: Is Beauty Not Enough for the Miss Universe Crown?

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"I've been modeling to him." 

"I look like fat."

"I told tito Rhett Eala, please made me a gown that would look like Maxine Medina"

"Ahmm, I'm want to.. My advocacy is about the youth who has HIV. Uhm.. specifically the youth, cause nowadays, uhm.. I would like to give them the help, the hope to give the, you know, give them access to education, give them the life they should, you know. Uhm.. there's this something in me that I really wanted to do also is to.. I'm sure that.. there.. there's out.. there are.. there are.. there are little chill--child--a girl, who is just like me, a simple girl who don't know that she can be, she can be a dream big (????). And that is one of my advocacy is that I know that I can empower people, especially the women."

Maxine Medina will do for Janina San Miguel what Pia Wurtzbach did for Margie Moran.

Nanaginip ako kagabi tas kasama ko si Maxine Medina, we talked and I said " Te, gusto mo i-train kita sa Q and A, dali gusto kita manalo e."

Mukhang hindi pa kasi hinog si Maxine Medina para sa Miss Universe. Many are asking "Bakit ganon magsalita si Maxine Medina? Parang basic English lang mga pinagsasagot nya. May time pa para mag practice."

She said she is confident the President will witness a @MissUniverse back-to-back win. "I'm not nervous that the President will be watching the pageant, especially since he will witness a back to back." says Maxine. But with the recent interviews we have witnessed, that may be wishful thinking.

Sobra ung mean comments about Maxine Medina, but somehow they have a point din eh. They only want the best for her. Speak in tagalog na lang. She should answer in tagalog. It's time not only to love our country but to love our language as well. Ang kailangan rin niya ay encouragement. Miss Universe sasalihan nya, hindi public speaking lang. But... she really should just speak using the vernacular. Tagalog na lang please!

I don't see anything wrong if you answer in Filipino. Get an interpreter during the Q&A. Unless the judges discriminate your answer based on your spoken language. But likewise, she should pick a good interpreter.

Maxine Medina, don't pressure yourself for a back to back win! Just enjoy the moment! Chill, Relax and Enjoy!

Boy Abunda: Should a woman pay on the first date? 

Maxine Medina: Of course no! 

 GIRL UWI NA TALO NA AGAD SA MISS UNIVERSE

OFW & SME Business Christmas Expo Held as Part of Ex-Link's 15th Year

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Before the holiday season has struck, Ex-Link Events celebrated its 15th year in the events industry through the OFW & SME Business Christmas Expo held at the Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall last December 21 to 23, 2016.

Among the activities held at the hall for three straight days are the musical performances by the Center for Pop Music, the Psalm of David Harmonic Orchestra, Children's Joy Foundation, His Statements and the Kawayan7 Modern Bamboo Band; the Business Plan Competition Finals and the Student Entrepreneur Exhibit of Junior Achievement of the Philippines, and the inspiring talks done by successful OFWs-turned-Entrepreneurs during the "OFW Ako: Paano maging Happy and Rich for Good?" session.

Guest speakers Mr. Roderick "Spud" Eduarte of BRIDZ of Genius Brain Integration Singapore, Mr. Von Ryan Reyes of King's Care Laundry and Ms. Grace "Gracia Amor" Hizon of Diary ni Gracia share their heartfelt talks on business and success for OFWs, and were appreciated by the attendees.

Alongside the activities, various brands showcased their products and services throughout the Expo.

Ex-Link Events gives its thanks to its supporters Department of Trade and Industry (especially to Assistant Secretary for Regional Operation Ms. Ameenah Fajardo for gracing the event's opening), the Junior Achievement of the Philippines, the Center for Pop Music Philippines, the Rotary Community Corps, the Congressional Spouses Foundation, the Rotary Club of Mutya ng Pasig and the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration.

Special thanks as well to our media partners Sun.Star Cebu, Malaya Business Insight, BusinessMirror, The Manila Times, Star Music, What's Happening, Diary ni Gracia, PSST.ph, Wazzup Pilipinas, YuneOh.com, Pisig Ad Network, and InfoTxt.