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In the bustling streets of Manila and beyond, a culinary phenomenon has taken root, captivating the taste buds of locals and visitors alike. At the heart of this gastronomic revolution lies the humble yet irresistible dish known as "pares." More than just a meal, pares has evolved into a thriving business, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit and culinary creativity of the Filipino people. Beef Pares (Photo by Maggi Philippines) The Origins of Pares Pares, which means "pair" in Filipino, refers to the combination of beef stew (usually braised in soy sauce and spices) and garlic fried rice, accompanied by a flavorful broth on the side. The dish originated in the streets of Metro Manila, where it gained popularity among laborers and commuters looking for a hearty and affordable meal. While the exact origins of pares remain uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the 1970s from the makeshift food stalls and eateries that dotted the city's urban landscape. Over

I felt some real goose bumps while watching this video of a four-year-old boy from Des Moines, Iowa who saved his mother's life by calling 911. With his age, it is not easy to report about his mother who passed out. The 911 operator did a great job asking questions to the child while tracking the location of the mobile phone used by the kid when calling. Credits to the owner of the video KCCI.com The child then saw the police came into a nearby house so he was advised by the operator to scream at them. He did scream to the emergency rescuers and finally found his mom for help. Here is the video:

Pure carrot juice flavor is not so friendly to my taste buds. Having slight medical problems with my eyes, I was advised to take or consume more vitamin C which is so abundant from this orange miracle carrot. However, I find it hard eating it raw or, for me, the juice tastes unusual and hostile. Thanks to my wife for her discovery of the good combination between carrot and lemon which tastes really good. I give high credits to the great smell of lemon that blends well with the other. Here is the recipe of that carrot and lemon juice : Ingredients you need: 4 medium carrots 1/2 part of lemon Procedure:  Gently wash the carrots and carefully peel off the skin.  Slice the carrot for it to fit in the juicer. Peel off the skin of the lemon and chop into pieces. Mix lemon with the carrots and turn on your juicer. Mix well and enjoy drinking!  NOTE: This is so healthy! Consider the heavy amount of Vitamin C and other nutrients in carrot.

A simple caress on a different creature with the special charm to connect with us is amazingly enough to make a day. It sparks a moment to smile regardless of how we found life the day before it and it makes you appreciate more of what is simply adorable. In short words, they are unique life gifts! For the benefit of your eyes, take a look of this cuddly pet photos that may change the way you are treating animals: This dog looks wildly but you surely would love to play in the grass with this elegant-looking black dog that makes you thinking what type of dog is this. Do your research! So adorable meow in action! This cat looks so clean and the owner should be so lucky. Oh my... she looks foreign! She is pouting on me and you! Is it stunning? Yes it is. She looks pretty and I remember the cat of my neighbor! You may had a goat before but this one surely looks more hug-able!

On the band's official Facebook page, internationally known boy band One Direction announced the leaving of the 22-year old member Zayn Malik. With nearly a million likes and hundreds of thousands of comments, the band posted this: "After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year." Here is the screen shot of their heart-whelming post:

Ronald Abante a.k.a. Bunot is a Cebuano singer turned YouTube sensation who is scheduled to appear in The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His viral video singing "To Love Somebody" gathered over 1 million views online. Aside from being a singer, Bunot admitted he goes fishing and working as a construction worker to help his family. Bunot was given the chance to perform in Gandang Gabi Vice and was in tears when he met and performed with his idol Gary Valenciano. Filipinos are excited to see Bunot performing in The Ellen DeGeneres Show which scheduled is not yet known. Watch the Video