Cuisia: PHL-US relations ‘never been better’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Manila’s relations with Washington are at their highest based on how the two allies worked together during the past year, according to the Philippine ambassador to the United States. “Our relations with the United States have never been better,” Ambassador Cuisia said in his remarks during a reception he hosted on Wednesday […]
Galliano makes his return at Maison Martin Margiela haute couture
(Relaxnews) – The hugely anticipated runway return of British designer John Galliano, now creative director of Paris-based fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, took place Monday afternoon in London. The French brand, founded by a Belgian, owned by an Italian (Diesel boss Renzo Rosso is the man pulling the purse-strings) and now led by a British […]
Bocuse d’Or to evaluate chefs’ green credentials for the first time
(Relaxnews) – In its 15th edition, the prestigious culinary competition will present chefs with a new challenge, reflecting the eco-friendly direction their profession is taking. Candidates for the coveted Bocuse d’Or will be evaluated according to how well they limit waste during the competition in Lyon, France on January 27 and 28. It’s the world’s […]
Scotland to build country’s first sake brewery for Japanese consumers
(Relaxnews) – After a Japanese whiskymaker did the unthinkable and unseated Scotland to take the title of best whisky in the world last year, Scotland, in turn, has announced plans to open the country’s first sake brewery. Scottish beer maker Arran Brewery has been given the green light to build a sake bottling facility, beer […]
Most blogged artists: Django Django, Waxahatchee
(Relaxnews) – Mercury Prize-nominated group Django Django is out with much anticipated new music in the form of “First Light,” and Waxahatchee aka Katie Crutchfield has just shared “Air,” the first single from her upcoming LP. Fans of London-based four-piece Django Django are anxiously awaiting a follow-up album to the group’s 2012 Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled […]
Drug fires up brown fat, ignites metabolism
(Relaxnews) – A drug that’s normally used to curb an overactive bladder could help unleash even more metabolic power than what brown fat is capable of under normal circumstances, says a research team hailing primarily from Boston. Even without the drug, brown fat in the body burns energy to generate heat, unlike white fat, which […]
Nike honors Cristiano Ronaldo with gold and diamond soccer boots
(Relaxnews) – To commemorate the Portuguese player’s latest Ballon d’Or, Nike presented him with a pair of exceptional soccer boots. The sports outfitter titled this one-off masterpiece Mercurial CR7 Rare Gold. Cristiano Ronaldo received the coveted Ballon d’Or award for the third time in his career on January 12. In honor of the Portuguese player’s […]
Obama calls for stronger personal data protection
Washington, United States | AFP | – US President Barack Obama said Monday he will introduce legislation to beef up and standardize personal data protection on the Internet. “Right now, almost every state has a different law on this, and it’s confusing for consumers and it’s confusing for companies – and it’s costly, too,” […]
SoCal Edison Fil-Am engineer wins Presidential Award from PHL
For the past few years, Roderick Dela Cruz has used his engineering skills to help bring dam safety to his home country Bruno Mars may have a Grammy, but Roderick Dela Cruz is the one who went home with a Presidential Award from the Philippines. In rarefied company, Dela Cruz, a dam safety senior engineer at […]
Pope begins Asia visit in Sri Lanka; next is PHL
By Claire Cozens Colombo, Sri Lanka | AFP | Monday 1/12/2015 – Pope Francis will arrive in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, days after the surprise election of a president who has pledged a new culture of tolerance in a country still recovering from civil war. The pope’s second visit to Asia will also take in […]
US media criticize Obama for missing Paris rally
Washington, United States | AFP | Monday 1/12/2015 – US President Barack Obama faced sharp criticism from some American media on Monday over not attending a huge Paris solidarity rally in the wake of deadly Islamist attacks. “You let the world down,” blared the front page of the New York Daily News. Numerous world leaders […]
What’s next for Gretchen Barretto?
After playing a psychologist in the drama “The Trial,” socialite actress Gretchen Barretto is set to do another movie for Star Cinema and director Chito Rono this year. “Of course, I’m very loyal,” Barretto told reporters in an interview, although she refused to divulge details about the plot. “Ang dami naming pinag-uusapan pero (hanggang) hindi […]
Aquino calls for global cooperation vs terror
MANILA, Jan 12 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Monday called for international cooperation on global issues, including terrorism and climate change. In his toast during the annual New Year Vin d’Honneur, Aquino said countries “can no longer look at complex issues and situations with a parochial mindset.” “We can work together: each person […]
Asia’s best female chef Vicky Lau tells ‘edible stories’
(Relaxnews) – Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau has been named the best female chef in Asia for creating a menu of ‘edible stories’ at her French-Asian restaurant. Lauded for her imagination and artistry, Lau has taken the title of Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef 2015 for her cuisine at the Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room and […]
NFL: Kravitz to join Perry in Super Bowl halftime show
(LOS ANGELES-AFP) – Rock singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz will join pop superstar Katy Perry to perform at halftime of Super Bowl 49 on February 1, Perry revealed Saturday. Kravitz, 50, captured four straight Grammy Awards from 1999 to 2002 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. He recently announced the second leg of his world tour for […]
‘Delicious’ Ford supercar wows Detroit
(Detroit-AFP) – Ford attempted to land a knock-out blow to its rivals at the Detroit auto show in revealing a dazzling new GT supercar on Monday. The glitzy presentation at a cavernous arena named after the boxer Joe Louis was an attempt to grab the headlines at the United States’ premier auto show, where power […]
List of Golden Globe winners
(Los Angeles-AFP) – Here are the winners in key categories at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Beverly Hills: – FILM – Best film, drama: “Boyhood” Best film, musical or comedy: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” Best actor, drama: Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything” Best actor, musical or comedy: […]
Key quotes from 72nd Golden Globes
(Los Angeles-AFP) – Here is a selection of quotes from the 72nd annual Golden Globes, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the third straight time. A number of stars voiced support for France after the deadly attacks against satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and a kosher supermarket in Paris. Pyongyang’s approval? “Tonight we celebrate […]
Beauty tutorials: inspiration from Golden Globes nominees
(Relaxnews) – The beauty looks are always one of the top treats from the red carpet during awards season, and 2015 doesn’t look like it will disappoint. Here are three beauty tutorials to get you in the mood, inspired by some of this Sunday’s most glamorous nominees. Jessica Chastain The American actress is up for […]
‘Boyhood’ wins big at Globes; next stop, Oscars
(Los Angeles-AFP) – Coming-of-age drama “Boyhood” emerged triumphant Sunday at the Golden Globes, Hollywood’s biggest awards show before the all-important Oscars, as celebrities vowed solidarity with France after the Paris attacks. The film won three Globes including the coveted best drama prize and best director honors for Richard Linklater at the star-studded ceremony at the […]
