Lonely Planet releases new children’s travel guide of the world
(Relaxnews) – Lonely Planet is set to release a new collection of travel books created to inspire curiosity and wanderlust in children while they’re still young. In “The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World,” each country is given a page spread that teaches kids about its unique culture, language, food and […]
Samsung to cut its video service
(Relaxnews) – The Milk Video app will be fading to black in November, just one year after going live. The video streaming service, which went live on November 19, 2014, offers a mix of music videos, film clips and specially created and curated content. It had even managed to attract the likes of Vice Media […]
Dried plums could reduce the risk of colon cancer
(Relaxnews) – A diet rich in dried plums could reduce the risk of colon cancer according to a recent American study presented in Boston during the 2015 Experimental Biology conference. The fruit promotes the retention of beneficial bacteria for the colon. Researchers from the Texas A&M University and the University of North Carolina based their study […]
Fourth Annual Verizon Innovative App Challenge seeks problem solving ideas from students nationwide
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, helps Verizon uncover the next world-changing app idea; Tablets, $20,000 and more for winning teams BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY – The Verizon Innovative App Challenge – the no-coding-skills-needed contest that gives middle and high school students a chance to bring their problem-solving app ideas to life – is back! In […]
VA announces $4-M in funding to help the homeless
WASHINGTON – The Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald has announced the award of $4 million in renewal funding offered through the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program to 21 community agencies that currently provide enhanced services for homeless Veterans with special needs. “These important grant renewals will allow community agencies to continue to […]
Claudine explains why marriage to Raymart failed
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Claudine Barretto has an explanation why her marriage with Raymart Santiago didn’t work out. For the comebacking movie actress, perhaps it just wasn’t the right time. “Rebound kasi,” she admitted. “Huwag na nating pag-usapan kasi masakit.” Barretto said she was still “heartbroken” when she first met Santiago. “I was so sad. I […]
Palace respects new deadline for Bangsamaro law
MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Palace respects the reported readjustment of Congress of the deadline to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to December. Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said there is still time for the President to appoint members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority even if the law would not be passed in time for […]
Help us BOX A SMILE for 3,000 kids this Christmas
The LBC Foundation, in cooperation with Project Pearls, aims to move love this Christmas through its project BOX A SMILE. The LBC Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of LBC Express. Together with Project PEARLS, a non-profit organization, whose vision of seeking to protect and provide the basic human rights of the poorest of the poor […]
Get Free Tickets to see Jericho Rosales and Maja Salvador at the Pechanga Theater
If you are interested in seeing Jericho Rosales & Maja Salvador live at Pechanga Resort & Casino, then perhaps this is your lucky day. Pechanga Resort & Casino announced a raffle contest, which will give away two pairs of tickets to see Jericho Rosales & Maja Salvador at the Pechanga Theater on October 31, 2015 […]
The new red lip, micro bangs and plastic hair ties: the top beauty looks from London Fashion Week
(Relaxnews) – London Fashion Week had a lot to teach us about beauty for Spring/Summer 2016. Change is in the air, and fashion appears to be finally moving away from the grungy cat eye and focusing on pastures new. The first thing to note is that, when it comes to next season’s lip, red is […]
$100 billion could ensure radiotherapy for all: study
(Paris, France-AFP) – An investment of $97-184 billion (87-165 billion euros) could make life-saving radiotherapy accessible to most people who need it by 2035 and save millions of lives, research showed Saturday. Achieving full access to radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries would save an estimated 27 million “life years” — extra years that cancer […]
Poe thanks Aquino for siding with her
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday thanked President Benigno Aquino III for saying that she should be given a chance to run in the 2016 polls. “I am very touched that the President is sympathizing with my position,” Poe said in a press statement. She said there is a reason why the President […]
State firefighters lose their own homes as they fight fires in other communities
They voice no regret at putting service to others at the expense of their own property Sacramento – CAL FIRE Local 2881, representing the 6,500 firefighters of CAL FIRE, is making emergency donations to the families of eight firefighters who have lost their homes in the past several days. “We are giving our firefighters some […]
Avon launches global breast cancer awareness campaign
(Relaxnews) – Avon Products Inc.’s philanthropic branch, Avon Foundation for Women, has launched a global campaign called #BeABreastFriend to raise awareness for breast cancer, reports Women’s Wear Daily. The initiative is intended to get women to remind their friends to do regular breast exams and go to the doctor for check-ups. A YouTube video will be […]
AARP Survey: 76% of people 50-plus pleased with Pope
66% say Pope should consider letting women become priests WASHINGTON, D.C,– AARP released online survey results of people 50-plus and their opinions on some of the most topical issues of the day. With Pope Francis preparing for a six-day visit to the U.S. with stops in Washington, New York and Philadelphia, AARP asked Americans 50-plus […]
Obama picks Fil-Am for top Navy post
LOS ANGELES – US President Barack Obama has nominated the granddaughter of a Filipino veteran of World War II for promotion to vice admiral in the US Navy and for the position of Defense Health Agency (DHA) director, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced this week. If her nomination is approved, Rear Adm. Raquel C. Bono will […]
Claire Danes gets star on Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’
(Los Angeles-AFP) – Actress Claire Danes, star of the TV series “Homeland,” received a star on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame” Thursday. “This is huge and wonderful,” Danes, who plays CIA officer Carrie Mathison on the show, said during a brief ceremony. “This is really cool,” she said. Danes, 36, rose to fame in the 1990s […]
Four main differences between the iPhone 6 and the 6S
(Relaxnews) – At first glance, there isn’t much to tell the iPhone 6 apart from the 6S. And yet, Apple’s latest smartphone does offer a few significant improvements, especially on the photo and video side. 3D Touch technology Just like its predecessor, the iPhone 6S has a 4.7 inch Retina HD display (1334×750 pixels), now […]
Paris Modes TV’s Natalia Grgona: ‘A romantic spirit defined London Fashion Week’
(Relaxnews) – With London Fashion Week having come to an end, Natalia Grgona, journalist for Paris Modes TV, shared her impressions on the shows, new trends and top models to follow. What are the top trends as seen at London Fashion Week? Each designer is so different and likes to create his own style vocabulary […]
Darren moves on from ‘rivalry’ with Lyca
Now that “The Voice Kids” has already crowned a new winner, young singer Darren Espanto hopes to move on from his loss to Lyca Gairanod, who won the first season of the ABS-CBN reality talent search. For more than a year since the competition, Gairanod and Espanto have been pitted against each other. The situation […]
