Blowjobs Are Actually Causing Cancer

You know that wive's tale about oral sex causing cancer? Turns out it's true, if the genitals in your throat have HPV, the vaccine-preventable virus that also causes cervical cancer.

American researchers say throat cancer caused by HPV (generally transmitted to throats during oral sex) has increased significantly over the last 20 years. 

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Gwendoline Ruais soars as Miss World runner-up

Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruais became the highest placing Pinay candidate in this year's beauty pageant season with a runner-up finish in the 2011 Miss World competition held on Sunday, November 6 at Earls Court in London.

Gwendoline placed second to Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos-Colmenares, in a glittering and gallant performance besting hundreds of candidates from Albania to Zimbabwe. The coronation was broadcast to one billion viewers in 150 countries.

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Bad Girl, Good Girl: 20 Teleserye Rivalries

A good teleserye won't be complete without an effective bida-kontrabida rivalry to heat thing up! ABS-CBN's Mara Clara remake ended on a high note recently due in part to the successful dramatic tension between lead characters Mara and Clara. Just a few weeks after the drama ended, a new TV rivalry is brewing to take its place on the primetime run. This time around, GMA-7's epicerye, Amaya, features an intense conflict between protagonist Amaya and her older half-sister, Marikit, who are both trying to win their father's affection.  

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Asadong Matua (Old-Fashioned Pork Asado)

Also called Asadong Pasko, Asadong Barrio, and Aboabo in Pampanga, this dish is not typically served in restaurants, says Pamapanga native Poch Jorolan. It is a special dish served in households across the province during fiesta and other special occasions. Some tips from Poch: When cooking, make sure to check on the dish once in a while--you might need to add more water to make the meat tender. Also, make sure that the sauce is not gravy-like--it should be a little dry.

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"Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino" by Maria Aragon and the UP Concert Chorus

Music plays a big part in a Filipino's life, in the same way family and togetherness are very important to Filipinos. This Christmas, share the beauty of music with your own families with ABS-CBN's holiday song, "Da Best and Pasko ng Pilipino."

11-year-old YouTube sensation Maria Aragon lends her powerful voice to the track, along with the UP Concert Chorus. Watch the recording session and listen to the song below. Mark November 10, 2011 on your calendars too, as this sees the release of the full music video on ABS-CBN.

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Marquez sees tough first round, but he's ready

On a cold day at the races, Juan Manuel Marquez tried to stay hot. 

Up in a makeshift, the great Mexican counterpuncher said he's all set to face Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

He was asked what the first round would like, and Marquez, with perhaps three layers of clothing on, said he expects a tough one. 

"It's going to be tough for me because Pacquiao will be looking for the knockout, "he said as he moved around the ring to face questions from the media, by the ropes, one at a time. 

When told that Pacquiao's chief trainer, Freddie Roach, was calling for a knockout, he clipped his shoulder and said anybody can say anything. 

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