Archive for October, 2012
Anne, Jasmine set sights on new house for mom
MANILA (Mabuhay) — After only two years in showbiz, young actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith is ready “give back” to her mother by buying her a new home. Jasmine, the younger sister of Kapamilya star Anne Curtis, much like her “ate” is fast becoming a favorite among local brands to become their endorser. “Napansin ko rin ‘yan,” [...]
Aquino urges Australian traders to ‘ride the wave of optimism’ and invest in PHL
SYDNEY, Australia, Oct 25 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday encouraged businessmen here to “ride the wave of optimism” and invest in the Philippines which, he said, has reeled from its previous tag of being the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ to ‘Asia’s Next Tiger.’ Speaking before a roomful of audience at the [...]
Manila Archbishop Tagle to become world’s second youngest cardinal
MANILA, Oct 25 (Mabuhay) – Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle will be among the six non-European Roman Catholic prelates who will join the Vatican’s College of Cardinals in November, Pope Benedict XVI announced Wednesday. At 55, Tagle will become the world’s second youngest cardinal and has been touted as a future papal contender. Cardinals advise [...]
US Navy to guard ‘freedom of navigation’ in Asia
MANILA, Oct 25, 2012 (AFP) – The captain of a US supercarrier said Thursday the US Navy’s presence in Asia would help safeguard “freedom of navigation”, amid China’s claims to sovereignty over vast waters in the region. The commander of the USS George Washington, which is on a port call to the Philippine capital, said [...]
Bayanihan Performance in DC on November 4 Sold Out, Few Tickets Remain For November 3
Washington, DC. – The scheduled performances of Bayanihan National Dance Company of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. has received an enthusiastic response from the public as tickets for the November 4 show at the Kennedy Center have been sold out. While tickets remain for the dance company’s November 3 performance, the public is encouraged to make [...]
PH Open to Biotech Collaboration with US, ASEAN
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Philippines is open to collaborating with the United States and member-countries of the Association of Southeast Nations and share its experience on how its use of biotechnology allowed Filipino farmers to improve their productivity. In his remarks during a recent agriculture and food security conference for the ASEAN diplomatic community Ambassador Jose [...]
LAUSD’S “I’M IN” CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES GOOD FOOD IN LOS ANGELES
Board Member Nury Martinez Pledges Good Food Procurement Practices in the District LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) “I’M IN” campaign, an all-inclusive program designed to raise awareness about the District’s healthy meals to help fight childhood obesity and to encourage student attendance, is proud to support Board District Six Member Nury [...]
5 groundbreaking features on Windows 8
Relaxnews rounded up five groundbreaking features in Windows 8, Microsoft’s updated operating system, now compatible with tablets, launching Friday, October 26. 1. Tablet support Windows 8 is the first version of the OS to support certain types of tablets: those with a low-energy consumption ARM processor, such as Microsoft’s Surface, as well as a selection [...]
Scare Up Some Fun with a Graveyard Bash
Back From the Grave Cake Spooky Pop Cupcakes Popcorn Ball Monsters Monsters on Parade Pretzels Peanut Butter 3D Sandwich Cookies Ghostly Graveyard Cookies (Family Features) Be the ghostess with the mostess this Halloween, and throw a wickedly wonderful celebration. The entertaining experts from the Wilton Test Kitchen know all the tricks and offer plenty of [...]
Statue of Liberty’s crown to reopen
(NEW YORK-AFP) – Tourists will be able to climb up into the crown of the Statue of Liberty starting Sunday, following the conclusion of a year’s repairs. Once inside Lady Liberty’s head, visitors get the same view of New York Harbor and the skyscrapers of Manhattan that the famous monument has yielded for more than [...]
