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Meme will be discontinued on May 25, 2012

You don't need to take any action. But if you want, you can export all your posts or delete your account. 

Here's what's going to happen:

- Your Meme blog will be available up to May 25, 2012. Until then, you can go to your posts and save to your computer any images that you want to keep. You can export all the posts you created by going to the Settings page and clicking on “export my posts”. You can also go to the Settings page to delete your account.

- On April 25th, Meme will enter "reduced functionality" mode. This means no more new accounts, new posts or new comments will be allowed. The Meme API will stop accepting Inserts and Updates. You will still be able to access everything, export your blog or delete your account.

- On May 25th, we will shut down the site and all Meme URLs will become inaccessible. From this point on, you will not be able to access Meme anymore. Your Yahoo account remains unaffected.

We thank all the users that were a part of this community and hope to see you around other Yahoo! products.

Top Trending Searches in Yahoo (Philippines) - October 17 to 23, 2011

Here's the info I got from Yahoo on top search results by Pinoys for the period.

1.    Cebu Massacre

A 55-year old man shot dead his wife, their three children, and a household help before killing himself on October 16 in Talisay, Cebu. According to news reports, a 14-year-old daughter survived this massacre only to learn about the death of her parents and siblings on Facebook. Her father had asked her to fetch the police before shooting himself.
 

2.    Dennis Trillo

Kapuso star Dennis Trillo appeared on the two-part anniversary special of the country’s longest running television gag show, “Bubble Gang.”  
 

3.    Nonito Donaire Jr

The Filipino Flash, Nonito Donaire Jr, retained his World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization bantamweight title after defeating via a unanimous decision Argentinian Omar Narvaez in a 12-round fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. 
 

4.    Christian Bautista

Christian Bautista turned 30 on October 19, was rewarded by his fans online, by making him a trending topic on Yahoo! Philippines. 
 

5.    Albert Martinez

A week before his 50th birthday, an emotional Albert Martinez revealed that his wife Liezl Sumilang is again battling breast cancer. 
 

6.    Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis movie with Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes - “No Other Woman - broke box office records. Her album “Annebisyosa” hit gold record status. She was declared champion in “Showtime” hosts’ anniversary showdown recently. German “Kuya Germs” Moreno also gave her a star in Walk of Fame Philippines.
 

7.    Kris Aquino

Actress and presidential sister Kris Aquino has accepted the offer of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be one of its honorary patrons. Kris said she’ll be Asia’s representative in the organization. UNHCR protects the rights and well-being of refugees worldwide.
 

8.    Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A joint Department of Justice and Comelec fact-finding team recommended charges of electoral sabotage against former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and several others for allegedly rigging the 2007 senatorial elections. The panel however cleared her husband, Mike Arroyo, who promptly denied that his wife sabotaged the elections. 
 

9.    Pilipinas Got Talent

Maasinhon Trio -- composed of Andrew Sanchez, Bonifacio Salubre andLicinio Lolo of Southern Leyte -- was declared the grand champion of “Pilipinas Got Talent” season 3 and brought home P2 million. Teenage singer Khalil Ramos -- who also trended on Yahoo! and is popular among the youth in online social networks -- and Bringas Brothers of Davao del Sur were the runners up. Grand finalist El Gamma Penumbra did not make it to the top three, but appeared to be a favorite among PGT viewers online as the group also trended on Yahoo! after the grand finals.
 

10.  Moro Islamic Liberation Front

As the Armed Forces of the Philippines began operations against criminal elements in Basilan on October 18, an encounter between the soldiers and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) erupted and killed nine rebels and 19 soldiers. More lives were lost in a series of separate attacks and clashes between the two forces in the following days in Zamboanga Sibugay, Basilan, and Lanao del Norte. Amid the fightings, certain sectors called for an all-out war against the MILF, with whom the government is having peace talks. President Aquino however maintained, “We will not pursue all-out war; we will instead pursue all-out justice.” Peace advocates say an all-out war may prove more costly.

Top Trending Searches on Yahoo! Philippines (October 3 to 9, 2011)

1. Yen Santos: Former Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition housemate Yen Santos is in the cast of ABS-CBN’s new youth-oriented show “Growing Up.” 

2. Albie Casiño:  Back on the trending list is young actor Albie Casiño, who was previously named by his ex-girlfriend Andi Eigenmann as the father of her child. Albie has remained silent on the controversy.

3. Steve Jobs: Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs passed away on October 5 at the age of 56 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. Fans all over the world mourned his death, which occurred just days after the announcement of the latest update to his creation, the iPhone. Filipino netizens also searched for the details of the new iPhone 4S, as well as the well-anticipated iPhone 5.

4. Megan Fox: American actress Megan Fox recently said her right forearm’s Marilyn Monroe tattoo, which she’s been trying to remove, is almost gone.

5. Tau Gamma Phi:  Triskelions' Grand Fraternity or the Tau Gamma Phi celebrated its 43rd anniversary last week. 

6. Atasha Muhlach: The nine-year-old daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales and twin sister of Andres, Atasha Muhlach, will play the role of Brigitta von Trapp in the local production of “The Sound of Music.” The play will run from October 15 to December 11 at the Resorts World Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

7. Sara Leal: Hollywood rumors say a San Diego blond named Sara Leal spent the night with actor Ashton Kutcher while his wife Demi Moore was in New York promoting her movie “Five” during their sixth wedding anniversary. 

8. Ynna Assistio: Kapuso actress Ynna Asistio, a 20-year-old daughter of Nadia Montenegro and former Caloocan City Mayor, Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr., trended on Yahoo! Search after her mother sued Annabelle Rama for child abuse and defamation. Annabelle is the manager of Ynna’s sisters Anykka and Alyanna. Nadia claims her daughters’ manager made them work for more than 40 hours a week.  Annabelle denied the allegations.

9. The Kitchen Musical: Pan Asian musical drama television series, “The Kitchen Musical,” which stars Karylle and Christian Bautista, among others, premiered in the Philippines last Sunday in ABS-CBN. The series was shot in Singapore and will air on free TV in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and on AXN in 16 other countries.

10. The Biggest Loser - Pinoy Edition: Reality show “The Biggest Loser - Pinoy Edition,” is also back on the trending list as it held its finale last Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Former policeman Larry Martin was named the first-ever Pinoy Biggest Loser after losing 101 pounds in his four months in the contest.