Paris Fashion Week: models to follow on Instagram
(Relaxnews) – With Fashion Week kicking off September 29 in Paris, many fashionistas have been trying to score invites to the shows on the official calendar. There won’t be any regrets for the rebuffed though as these days the shows can almost all be followed live on social media networks thanks to the models seated […]
Belmonte: Leni already gave ‘informal’ consent to be Mar’s VP
MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) – Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo has already given her informal consent to be the running mate of administration presidential bet Mar Roxas in the 2016 elections, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. said Wednesday. “I think she has more or less given her consent informally and I don’t think na binibitin […]
Mark admits Winwyn turned him down
MANILA (Mabuhay) — MARK Herras was the male winner in the very first Starstruck artista search. He’s now a segment host in Starstruck 6. How come he’s not been so active lately? His last show was still “Rhodora X” a year ago with Jennylyn Mercado, who has since starred in “Second Chances” and is now […]
Butch Abad, Relampagos face preliminary probe for P400-M DAP releases
MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) – Budget Secretary Florencio Abad and Undersecretary Mario Relampagos are facing preliminary investigation for technical malversation and administrative charges in connnection with the allegedly irregular release of almost P400 million from the Disbursement Acceleration Program between 2011 and 2012. In a statement released Wednesday, the anti-graft body said Ombudsman Conchita Carpio […]
FilAm History Month Kicks Off Oct 3 at South Bay Pavilion
Carson – The 2015 Filipino American History Month celebration in Carson will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 – 4 pm at the South Bay Pavilion, 20700 Avalon Blvd, Carson, Ca 90746 Organized by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce South Bay Los Angeles (FACC-SLAA), the event headlines musical entertainment, business vendors, immigration panel, and […]
PHL: Children risk death to dig and dive for gold
Child labor, health and mining laws need to be enforced: HR Watch (Manila, September 30, 2015) – The Philippine government is failing to protect children who dig and dive for gold in dangerous small-scale mines, Human Rights Watch said today in a new report and video, released ahead of Children’s Month in the Philippines. The 39-page report, […]
ALA Int’l, ABS-CBN Sports and TFC to showcase world-class boxing
By Abner Galino and Joy Marino PHILIPPINES against the world. The line may not convey a very thrilling prospect at first glance, but if only limited to boxing, it certainly sets off great excitement. Because as far as boxing is concerned, our boxers have proven that they are a power to contend with and that […]
Milan fashion week top ten trends
(Milan-AFP) – Top ten trends from the Spring/Summer 2016 womenswear collections at Milan fashion week, which wraps up on Monday: – Gucci’s geek chic rules – Alessandro Michele led the way with a second acclaimed collection for Gucci. Michele’s woman – feisty, kooky and independent — dresses to please herself. The influence of Michele’s vision […]
RugbyU: Rugby chiefs back new Japan plan for 2019 World Cup
(AFP) – Japan’s new schedule for the 2019 Rugby World Cup — after it scrapped a planned new national stadium — received the green light from the sport’s governing body World Rugby on Monday. Yokohama Stadium, which hosted the 2002 football World Cup final, will now get the 2019 rugby finale. Tournament plans were thrown […]
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 […]
