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It looks like American singer Katy Perry and British actor Orlando Bloom are now officially a couple.

When I was about eight, I experienced something that to this day sends chills down my spine. For anyone else, it may not be a big deal—for one, it’s nowhere near a paranormal experience; nothing worthy of a segment for those Halloween specials we watch and regret watching annually. It’s not that traumatic either. It didn’t even involve any sort of natural calamity, kidnapping, or just about anything life threatening. But it was traumatic for me nonetheless. It was a calm summer afternoon, and I was... Читать дальше...

Graft and bribery charges have been filed before the Sandiganbayan against five former congressmen, suspected pork barrel scam brains Janet Napoles, and several government officials and representatives of non-government organizations in connection with the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scandal. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales approved the filing of criminal charges against former congressmen Ruffy Biazon of Muntinlupa City, Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro, Marc Douglas Cagas IV of Davao del Sur... Читать дальше...

Online shopping has become so easy in recent years. Gone are the days when the now defunct social networking/e-commerce site Multiply was the only popular avenue for selling novel and imported goods. With the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and social shopping websites, plus the ease and convenience of payment and delivery, one can sit back, relax, and enjoy an endless array of choices with a click of a button. YiLinker, a fast-growing e-commerce site now available in the Philippines, offers a new business model for both shoppers and merchants. Читать дальше...

HerBench gives you an explosion of prints in easy wear pieces­—we’re eyeing those below-the-knee culottes. Cropped tops are also here to stay, and are best paired with skirts Bench interprets your summer persona via these subcollections, whether it be learning a new sport, hitting the beach, or experimenting with a new look Human came out to play, with their funky styles and cool prints. Expect no less from this group of trendsetters! Kashieca breezes through with relaxed, chic pieces. From boxy cuts made girly via pastels... Читать дальше...

Game Today (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – NU vs La Salle-Zobel National University (NU) will try to finish off La Salle Zobel today in the third game of their UAAP juniors basketball finals series at The Arena in San Juan. Denied a perfect season in last week’s 71-60 loss, the thrice-to-beat Bullpups hope to secure the win and avoid a winner-take-all showdown. Game is at 2 p.m. with NU aiming to win its third title in five seasons. John Lloyd Clemente and double-double machine Justin Baltazar will... Читать дальше...

The vote-rich province of Cebu was the latest campaign stop of President Aquino as part of his indefatigable effort to woo support for his anointed one. The President called on Cebu residents to support the Liberal Party (LP) presidential team of Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo in order to sustain the gains under his presidency. The President said the country has achieved much in the past five years and such success story could be expanded if like-minded leaders are elected in office. “It is very clear where the straight path has brought us. Читать дальше...

For Anti-Crime and Terrorism-Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS) Party-list representative Samuel Pagdilao, it is high time for capital punishment to be restored in the Philippines. “I have advocated for the re-imposition of death penalty, as far as foreign drug traffickers are concerned,” Pagdilao said during a roundtable discussion with Manila Bulletin’s (MB) senior editors yesterday at the MB integrated newsroom in Intramuros, Manila. “For the meantime, as a first measure for the re-introduction of death penalty... Читать дальше...

Dagupan City – Instead of whining over losing the support of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), administration standard bearer Mar Roxas should learn to accept defeat graciously and like a good sport. PDP-Laban presidential bet Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gave this unsolicited advice as he accepted the decision of the NPC to back rival Senator Grace Poe and her running mate Sen. Francis Escudero. “He is complaining as though he is an NPC member. Roxas should stop grumbling and learn to... Читать дальше...

Presidential aspirant and Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday (March 3, 2016) denied allegations that he has hired for his campain lawyer Virgilio Garcillano, the controversial former Comission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner tagged in the “Hello Garci” scandal during the Arroyo administration.

(From left) – Jojo Vega, Director Consumer Business Group, Rajo Laurel, Fashion Designer, Peter Tong, President South Pacific Region Consumer Business Group, Kelly Mangahas, Bassist Kjwan, Sid Maderazo, Director, 88storey Films, Gabi dela Merced, Curator (Vinyl on Vinyl), Victor Consunji, Chairman, DMCI, Apples Aberin, Head of PR Unilever Philippines, Rosebud Benitez, Chef weigh to Go, Jessica Kienle, Furniture Designer, Philux, and Charles Wu Huawei Philippines Country Managing Director during the... Читать дальше...

The first time I set foot on the peak of Mt. Pulag in Benguet in 2004, I vowed not to repeat it again. The unforgiving trail, unpredictable rains even in the summer, absence of amenities, no clean toilet, very strong winds and freezing temperature were just some of the issues that climbers take seriously before considering to attack the third highest mountain in the country. Isuzu D-Max 3.0-liter takes the rough stretch leading to the staging area before the climb to the Mt. Pulag’s summit. For those... Читать дальше...

La Trinidad, Benguet — A total of P148 million worth of marijuana plants were destroyed in eight operations jointly conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Benguet from February 27 to March 1. Baguio (Courtesy of Wikipidea.com) PDEA-Cordillera Regional Director Juvenal Azurin said the latest of the marijuana eradication operations were conducted in Sitios Tanap and Bana, Barangay Tacadang, Kibungan, Benguet. A total of P39.57 million worth of marijuana ... Читать дальше...

The Philippines and Slovenia are exploring the possibility of forging a defense cooperation agreement in light of the Philippine government’s bid to modernize its defense capabilities. Slovenia State Secretary and Minister economic development and technology Ales Cantarutti said in an interview at the briefing for the Slovenian business mission that the idea of coming up with an  agreement for the defense sector was discussed during the visit, the first for the Slovenian government and its business sector. Читать дальше...

State-regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) is reminding casino operators to employ strict internal control policies on funds movements and issuances of playing chips. Amid controversies on the alleged $100 million money laundering activity in the country, Pagcor said yesterday that it is conduction its own investigation on allegations that three local casinos were used to launder dirty money. Pagcor said it started its investigation last February 29 and expects the casinos to... Читать дальше...

Houston, Texas – In its vision of globally interconnected power grids, State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) – the foreign technical partner of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), is in parallel exploring prospects of linking the Philippine electric transmission system to its neighboring power markets in Southeast Asia. State Grid vice president Yimin Wang indicated this to global journalists during his briefing in the recently-concluded IHS-CERA Week. “We have a study for (power grids) interconnection in Asia ... Читать дальше...

The all-new Honda Pilot, with HCPI President, Toshio Kuwahara. While the fly-bys and aerial show went on last week during the EDSA anniversary, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. proudly cleared the runway for the arrival of its own high-flyer, the all-new Honda Pilot. Introduced as a boxy eight-seater exactly 10 years ago in the country, Honda’s third generation mid-size SUV comes completely reshaped and re-imagined, and fully-stocked with the latest in-car and safety technologies. Fly features Right off... Читать дальше...

The expected double-digit growth in the services sector in 2015, which account for 30 percent of the country’s total exports, is expected to arrest the decline in the country’s exports to at most a negative two-digit growth. Senen Perlada, director of the Bureau of Export Promotions Bureau, told reporters after his briefing on the Philippines-Slovenia Business Opportunities for the visiting 14-member Slovenian business mission, that services sector was expected to contribute $28 billion in 2015.... Читать дальше...

Iloilo – Tourism redevelopment of Sicogon Island, which preceded Boracay Island as the premier beach destination in the Visayas, can now go full swing. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. said this after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) approved the conversion of the island located in the northern Iloilo town of Carles from agricultural to commercial/tourism. Property developer Ayala Land, Inc. and private land owner Sicogon Development Corp. (SIDECO) owned by the Sarrosa clan has entered... Читать дальше...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A dozen people reclined on cots inside the clinic in the Haitian capital, a few so sick they were receiving intravenous infusions to rehydrate their bodies and spare them an agonizing death.

The new full-length trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Finding Nemo" sequel has been revealed and it teased about the amnesiac fish Dory remembering how to speak whale.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Ah, there's nothing like a blast of fresh, frigid air to welcome you back to the planet after nearly a year cooped up in space.

President Aquino has promoted one of the Palace lawyers to lead the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). “According to Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., President Aquino has appointed lawyer Teofilo S. Pilando Jr., as chairperson of the Professional Regulations Commission effective 29 February 2016,” Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said. Coloma said PIlando replaces Florentino Doble and will serve a six-year term or until August 26, 2022. The commission... Читать дальше...

Vatican finance chief Cardinal George Pell admitted Thursday he "should have done more" to follow-up on claims a priest was abusing boys, as survivors accused him of lying about what he knew.