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  • Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona (left) sits next to his wife Cristina before he testified during the impeachment trial at the Senate, where he walked out without permission from the court.

    Chief Justice Corona testifies, walks out of trial

    By Cecil Morella MANILA, May 22, 2012 (AFP) – The Philippines’ top judge denied he was a crook as he testified then dramatically walked out at his own trial Tuesday, denouncing his impeachment as a personal vendetta by President Benigno Aquino. Aquino, who won a landslide election victory in 2010 on a platform to end [...]

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  • American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez signs autograph aboard the deck of the USS Midway amid a sea of fans who came to see her during her homecoming in Chula Visa. (Photo: Benny Uy)

    Malacañang urges Pinoys in US to vote for Jessica Sanchez

    MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Friday congratulated Jessica Sanchez for making it to the Top Two of the reality singing competition “American Idol” and urged Filipinos in the United States to vote for her in next week’s finals. “Please show your support in any way possible for Jessica Sanchez. This is the last [...]

    May 21, 2012 | 6 Comments More
  • President Benigno Simeon Aquino III is set to visit Los Angeles on his way to Washington D.C. to meet with President Barack Obama.

    Aquino set for first presidential visit to Los Angeles

    By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES – President Benigno Aquino III will make his first presidential visit to Los Angeles on June 8. The LA visit, earlier scheduled on June 5 and 6, was moved to the tailend of the president’s U.S. trip after the London leg was added this week. President Aquino will be [...]

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  • Using common sense in hair color

    Using common sense in hair color

    Coloring is made of chemicals that will get into your hair that change its color. Therefore, if you don’t dye or retouch your hair right, you will damage your hair really badly. Also, the way many customers dye their hair at home may cause terrible damage that is hard to recover. We, as professionals, recommend [...]

    May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More
  • Pacquiao denies he’s homophobic

    Pacquiao denies he’s homophobic

    LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 (AFP) – Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao denied Wednesday he is homophobic, after he was banned from an upmarket Los Angeles shopping complex for comments about gay marriage. Immediately following Pacquiao’s denial, The Courage Campaign, an online progressive organizing network with over 750,000 members, said  it “was encouraged that its [...]

    May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

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Post Script to Costa Concordia

Post Script to Costa Concordia

THE SIGHT of the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia, listing on its starboard side after running aground in the tiny island of Isola del Giglio, Italy, sent shivers down my spine. It was the very ship our clan boarded in March 2008 for a Mediterranean cruise after the Lenten season. There were twelve of us [...]

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Mangyan maestro Relox at work

Noted global artist Mat Relox immortalizes the charming Mangyan life

BY DAVID CASUCO MAT RELOX saw firsthand how the Mangyan natives in Mindoro disintegrated from genuine tribespeople with exotic and distinct lifestyle into just another group of poor and underserved villagers. He knew them. He grew up in their midst. He was, and is always one of them. Unfortunately, the charming Mangyan life will soon [...]

January 23, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Cruising along Halong Bay

Vietnam from North to South: A Travel Journal

Text and photos by OSCAR F. PICAZO 1.  On a Cyclo Tour, Hanoi – I find Hanoi’s streets living museums of trade, handicraft, cultural encounters, and motorbike and cyclo traffic.  Some of the alleyways are heady with incense smoke and the aroma of pho (noodles), strong coffee, and other delicacies cooking in little stoves and [...]

January 23, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Entertainment

American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez signs autograph aboard the deck of the USS Midway amid a sea of fans who came to see her during her homecoming in Chula Visa. (Photo: Benny Uy)

Malacañang urges Pinoys in US to vote for Jessica Sanchez

MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Friday congratulated Jessica Sanchez for making it to the Top Two of the reality singing competition “American Idol” and urged Filipinos in the United States to vote for her in next week’s finals. “Please show your support in any way possible for Jessica Sanchez. This is the last [...]

May 21, 2012 | 6 Comments More
Derek confirms breakup with Angelica

Derek confirms breakup with Angelica

Actor Derek Ramsay finally admitted that he and long-time girlfriend Angelica Panganiban already called it quits. “Guys we truly appreciate all your concerns. Even though Angel and I are no longer together we still have the utmost respect for one another,” Ramsay said in his official Twitter account on Monday. “There was no wasted time. [...]

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Kristine Hermosa shares joys of motherhood

Kristine Hermosa shares joys of motherhood

Three months after giving birth, actress Kristine Hermosa finally shared how much she enjoys her new life as mom to firstborn Ondrea Bliss. Hermosa and husband Oyo Boy Sotto shared how their little baby girl changed their lives. The couple said Ondrea Bliss Orille-Sotto, who was born on December 26 of last year, is an [...]

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Health & Beauty

Using common sense in hair color

Using common sense in hair color

Coloring is made of chemicals that will get into your hair that change its color. Therefore, if you don’t dye or retouch your hair right, you will damage your hair really badly. Also, the way many customers dye their hair at home may cause terrible damage that is hard to recover. We, as professionals, recommend [...]

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

How Does Medicare Work? Confused by Medicare coverage? This video helps explain it in clear, easy-to-understand terms.

May 16, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Beauty Product Bonanza

Beauty Product Bonanza

Beauty Product Bonanza Get expert recommendations on beauty products that make a real difference.

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Sports

Pacquiao denies he’s homophobic

Pacquiao denies he’s homophobic

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 (AFP) – Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao denied Wednesday he is homophobic, after he was banned from an upmarket Los Angeles shopping complex for comments about gay marriage. Immediately following Pacquiao’s denial, The Courage Campaign, an online progressive organizing network with over 750,000 members, said  it “was encouraged that its [...]

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao began training Wednesday for his June world title defence against US challenger Timothy Bradley, saying he has God in his corner. Pacquiao is regarded as one of the best 10 southpaws in boxing history.

Megafight with Mayweather ‘still possible,’ says Pacquiao

By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES – A megafight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “is still possible,” Manny Pacquiao said after watching the unbeaten American subdue Miguel Cotto in their 12-round super welterweight title bout in Las Vegas. “May pag-asa pa [There’s still a chance], depending on the negotiations,” the Filipino ring idol told this reporter [...]

May 12, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) delivers a right hook to Miguel Cotto's head in this bit of action on his way to a unanimous victory to remain unbeaten in his professional career. Photo: Dr. Ed dela Vega

Mayweather wins but no Pacquiao fight in sight

By Rod Mijares, Balita, Las Vegas Pound for Pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr. captured the WBA Super Welterweight World title last Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas by defeating the defending champion Miguel Cotto in a unanimous decision in front of 16,047 boxing fans that translated into four dollars short of [...]

May 12, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Food & Dining

Chill out with frozen desserts

Chill out with frozen desserts

Whether it’s something light, cool and refreshing, or rich, decadent and creamy, frozen treats are the perfect way to turn a normal night into something special. With just a few minutes and six ingredients, you can create this easy recipe using frozen treats found in your local supermarket. Candy Corn Cups – This impressive dessert [...]

May 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

  Easy Entertaining: Rice Pudding Rice pudding is a classic and elegant dessert that isn’t hard to make. Find out how in this short video.

May 16, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Danish Chef Rasmus Kofoed (2ndL) holds his trophy as he poses with his team after winning the Bocuse d'Or (Golden Bocuse), on January 26, 2011. ©AFP/PHILIPPE MERLE

Save the dates: Top restaurant and chef awards in 2012

(Relaxnews) – When it comes to awards season in the culinary world, the first half of the year is one of the busiest. In addition to regional Bocuse d’Or competitions in Europe and the US, Restaurant magazine celebrates the 10th anniversary of its World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, a competition which has swiftly climbed the [...]

December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Automotive

“Check Your Number” Campaign Challenges Car Owners to Re-evaluate Oil Change Habits

“Check Your Number” Campaign Challenges Car Owners to Re-evaluate Oil Change Habits

SACRAMENTO – Should motorists change their vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles? Not necessarily, according to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and its “Check Your Number” campaign to encourage drivers to rethink their current driving habits and only change the motor oil as needed. “With significant advances in auto technology, it’s important for [...]

April 11, 2012 | 0 Comments More
The 2012 Toyota Prius C hybrid is introduced during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center January 10, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. ©Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/AFP

Popular gas-hybrid remains Japan’s top-selling car

(TOKYO-Relaxnews) – The hugely popular Prius gas-electric hybrid was the best-selling car in Japan again in 2011, with the Toyota Motor Corp. vehicle holding the top spot for the third straight year. A total of 252,528 units of the Prius were sold over the year, thanks in large part to the growing environment-friendly attitude among [...]

January 13, 2012 | 0 Comments More
European new car sales wavered in October

European new car sales wavered in October

(Relaxnews) – Consumers in Europe’s three major car-making nations continued to buy more new models in October — but only just. Figures released this week have shown that the number of cars sold in comparison to October 2010 ticked up slightly last month, with French auto sales up 2.8 percent and British sales up 2.6 [...]

November 4, 2011 | 0 Comments More

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Bespoke bonding

Bespoke bonding

Hong Kong – I flew halfway across the world, to shop… at H&M, I thought to myself as I waited in front of the popular brand’s largest branch in Central. I came here for my best friend’s wedding; but to take advantage of the trip, I decided to stay a few days. Another friend from [...]

May 23, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr. addresses Filipino-American leaders, travel agents, business owners and other guests that any activity any tourists would want to do "It's more in the Philippines," which is also the new campaign slogan of the Department of Tourism to get more tourists to come to the Philippines. (Photo: Joe Cobilla/F7)

DOT targets 10 million visitors by 2016

‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ billboards planned all over the U.S. By Rhony Laigo The slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines” seems to be working. Ever since the Philippine Department of Tourism launched it early this year, more foreigners have been flocking to the country in record numbers. In spite of the momentum, [...]

May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments More
For the first time ever, Hispanics, blacks, Asians are more than white births in the United States, the U.S. Census Bureau said.Mixed ethnicity accounted for 50.4 percent of births in the 12 months to July 2011, the federal agency said.

Minorities overtake whites in U.S. births

By Robert MacPherson WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 (AFP) – For the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population. Hispanics, blacks, Asians, indigenous peoples and those of mixed ethnicity or race accounted for [...]

May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments More
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. (MNS Photo).

Aquino stops protest trip to disputed shoal

MASINLOC, Philippines, May 18, 2012 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino convinced protesters to abort plans to sail Friday to a disputed South China Sea shoal as he sought ways to resolve a tense stand-off with China. A group of about 20 people, led by outspoken former Philippine Marine officer Nicanor Faeldon and including television [...]

May 18, 2012 | 0 Comments More
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III salutes to the men in uniform upon arrival for the 70th Memorial Commemoration of the Fall of Corregidor (Day of Courage) at the Dome Altar, Pacific War Memorial, Topside, Corregidor Island Sunday May 06, 2012. Corregidor Island, also known as “The Rock”, earned the distinction as the stumbling block of the Japanese Imperial Army to completely annihilate the Allied Forces in 1942 in the Pacific. Had it not been for Corregidor Island’s tenacious defense, Australia would have been overrun by the Japanese that would deprive Gen. MacArthur’s regrouping of forces to mount counter-attacks two (2) years later. It is one of the most dramatic and historical landmarks in the Pacific, geographically located in the Luzon Area west of capital city Manila. (MNS photo)

China travel agencies halt PHL trips

Beijing, May 10, 2012 (AFP) – Chinese travel agencies said Thursday they had suspended trips to the Philippines due to a tense territorial row between the two nations that has prompted state media to raise the possibility of war. The firms, which include China’s biggest travel agency China International Tour Service (CITS), cited safety concerns [...]

May 15, 2012 | 1 Comment More