NFL to crunch Big Data in new tech deal
(Washington-AFP) – It won’t just be bodies crunching on the NFL gridiron this season: teams and coaches will be getting data from every player with new technology unveiled on Friday. Zebra Technologies, an Illinois firm known for barcode readers and inventory tracking, announced an agreement to install location-tracking sensors in the shoulder pads of NFL […]
Kim and Julia in Givenchy thrall on 9/11 anniversary
(New York-AFP) – Julia Roberts and Kim Kardashian sat front row at Givenchy’s spectacular New York fashion week debut, a meditation on love to the backdrop of Freedom Tower on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The French giant’s decision to fly across the Atlantic for the first time to unveil a ready-to-wear collection made […]
Apple presses deeper with new iPhones and more
(San Francisco-AFP) – The new iPhones came as expected. But Apple also moved into the living room with an upgraded streaming TV box and introduced its iPad Pro aimed at reviving the tablet market. At Wednesday’s media event in San Francisco, Apple unveiled two updated iPhones, aiming to build on the success of its large-screen […]
NY becomes first US city to add salt warnings to menus
(New York-AFP) – Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes. And now New Yorkers will get that warning loud and clear when they browse a restaurant menu. New York on Wednesday became the first city in the United States to demand that chain restaurants put salt warnings on their […]
Asia Society presents Filipino Design Now: Filipino heritage through the eyes of celebrated designers
Asia Society presents Filipino Design Now, a special showcase of top Filipino designers. This special display coincides with Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms, an exhibition of over 100 spectacular works of gold from the 10th to 13th century, highlighting the creativity, prosperity and cultural connections of the precolonial period. Asia Society celebrates the artistic […]
Aquino on presidency: ‘This job really ages you’
MANILA (Mabuhay) – With less than a year to go before he steps down from office, President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said his six-year term has had a negative impact on health. “Mas maraming sakit ng katawan ko kaysa noong araw…This job really ages you,” he said during a forum organized by the […]
US nabs 244 undocumented immigrants in four-day sting
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | – At least 244 people were arrested across southern California in a broad, four-day sweep of immigrants with criminal records staying in the country illegally, US authorities said Monday. The large operation, which ended Thursday, is the most successful of its kind in the region, Immigration and […]
Despite SC TRO on gov’t distribution of Implanon Hontiveros, women’s groups distribute contraceptive implants to communities
PhilHealth Director Risa Hontiveros together with Akbayan Women and the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) today distributed contraceptives such as Implanon, birth control pills, injectibles and condoms to women of Barangay Tatalon in Quezon City as part of a “family planning fair.” The groups said they organized the activity as an “act of […]
City of Glendale prepares for El Niño
Glendale, CA – September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and a great time to start planning for the changes winter may bring. As Southern California prepares for El Niño, the City of Glendale has initiated regular planning meetings with the Fire, Police, Public Works and Water & Power to prepare for the heavy rains. In the near future, critical […]
9 Filipinos take part in inaugural international visitor leadership program in disaster risk management
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a development expected to promote greater Philippines-US cooperation on disaster risk reduction issues, nine (9) Philippine government officials are currently in Washington D.C. to attend the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on disaster risk management (DRM). The participants, coming from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Department of […]
PHL natural, organic products in largest east coast trade show
WASHINGTON, DC – The rising demand for natural and organic products in the United States is creating a growing market for Philippine agricultural products. Nine Philippine companies will be joining the Natural Products Expo East from September 17 to 19, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. The trade show is the largest natural, organic, and healthy products […]
The world’s largest water slide among most highly anticipated rides in 2016
(Relaxnews) – The world’s largest, multi-lane water slide is set to open next year in the US, sending thrill seekers careening down toboggans at speeds of up to 40 feet per second. Standing 60 feet tall (18 meters), the Six Flags franchise will add another multi-lane Wahoo Racer — the largest of its kind in […]
Jake Cuenca, girlfriend quit smoking
Jake Cuenca and his girlfriend model Sara Grace Kelley have successfully quit smoking for a month now, the actor said in his Instagram account. Cuenca made the statement after receiving negative comments for a combination photo he posted on the social media site of him and Kelley smoking cigarettes. “Don’t glamourise cigarettes and smoking!” one […]
Aquino appoints new commissioner on climate change
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III has appointed a former consultant with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) to the country’s Commission on Climate Change Aquino named Emmanuel de Guzman as the new climate change commissioner, replacing Naderev Saño, who resigned in April. De Guzman’s appointment papers were signed by the […]
Alien fragrance slips into a talisman-shaped bottle for its 10th anniversary
(Relaxnews) – Launched in 2005, the Alien fragrance by Thierry Mugler is celebrating this year a decade of existence and success. For the occasion, the bottle will be revisited and take the form of a talisman. The redesigned perfume will be available this month. Mugler’s Alien fragrance for women, the brand’s second most popular perfume […]
Clip of upcoming documentary on ballet’s “Bad Boy” revealed
(Relaxnews) – A clip from the documentary “Dancer” about Ukrainian Sergei Polunin, known as the “bad boy of ballet,” is now available. Polunin has been described in the media as the “James Dean of the ballet world,” according to Variety, who spotted the story and clip. Oscar-nomine producer Gabrielle Tana met Polunin in 2012 just after he […]
Latest scent in Flower by Kenzo line is powerfully feminine
(Relaxnews) – After having revealed TOTEM, its latest fragrance range, the fashion house has introduced a new gourmand scent to the Flower by Kenzo line for autumn. Staying true to the Flower by Kenzo saga, the new scent is very feminine, powerful and sensual with a hint of sweetness. Created by master perfumer Alberto Morillas, […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in figures
(London, Sept 7, 2015 (AFP)-AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II will on Wednesday pass the landmark for longest-reigning monarch set by Queen Victoria. Here are some figures about her reign, which has lasted more than 63 years: – 33,446,430 minutes or 23,226 days, 16 hours and 30 minutes is the amount of time the queen will […]
TV5 International expands reach in U.S. via DIRECTV
TV5 International marks a milestone by expanding its reach in the U.S. via DIRECTV, now part of the AT&T family. KAPATID TV5, TV5 international’s entertainment channel, is set to deliver some of the most anticipated shows in the Philippines. As the home of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Kapatid TV5 has greatly revitalized Filipinos’ love for the Philippine’s […]
Celebrate Harvest Moon Festival at Pechanga Resort & Casino with 2015 Mini Cooper and $100K Cash Giveaway
Harvest Moon Table Game Promotion with Grand Prize Drawing of the 2015 Mini Cooper In celebration of the Harvest Moon Festival, Pechanga promotes the thrilling September Table Games Promotions that will light up your smiles like the crescent moon. Join us from September 1 through 25, when getting a “Dragon Bet” or any “Natural Tie” […]
