by Rey Andres What do these famous people – tough guy Humbrey Bogart, Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz, Sammy Davis, Jr., R. J. Reynolds (founder of Reynolds Tobacco Co.), psychiatrist of all time Sigmund Freud, Farah Fawcett, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple and Nobel Prize winner for Medicine Ralph Steinman – have in […]
MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III signed into law a Bill amending an earlier Republic Act regulating the cutting of coconut trees, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced on Sunday. Speaking at a press briefing aired over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Valte said President Aquino signed last May […]
MANILA, June 3 (Mabuhay) -– Singer Charice ended speculations about her sexual preference by finally admitting that she is indeed a lesbian. In an interview with “The Buzz,” Charice admitted: “Opo, tomboy po ako.” “Mayroon po akong chance na gawin lahat ng ito internationally. Pero pinili ko po dito dahil malaki ang utang na loob […]
KSCI-TV LA 18 to Broadcast “Telethon for Change, Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence” Live on Saturday, June 22, 2013, 3-5pm PST Los Angeles—KSCI-TV LA 18 (LA 18), Los Angeles’ #1 Asian TV station, will air a telethon to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Asian American community for the second year in […]
Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Policy Evan P. Garcia urged more cooperation in the region on developing peaceful applications of nuclear technology and addressing nuclear threats. “The members of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) have a common stake in ensuring the peaceful use of nuclear technology, which is a legitimate right of all states parties […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Under the new Department of Justice (DOJ) protocol on dealing with child abuse cases, the media is barred from interviewing the victims. In a chance interview after her speech at the announcement of the new protocol on Friday, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said media interviews worsen the “trauma” experienced by child […]
ACTRESS Angel Locsin kept her silence on the rumored rift with Angelica Panganiban. Angel said that it wasn’t the best time to discuss the issue as Angelica has went through a lot because of the passing of her adoptive mother. “Medyo sensitive kasi yung sitwasyon ngayon sa kanya. Ayoko ko munang mag comment or makadagdag […]
AARP hosted their first Asian Media Luncheon at the Hilton in San Gabriel, California on May 14, 2013. The event invited representatives from a wide variety of media constituencies to attend, specifically targeting the Filipino-American, Chinese-American and general Asian-American media outlets. On the national scale, AARP also introduced their Asian advertising campaign created by DAE […]
MANILA, May 29 (Mabuhay) — Jodi Sta. Maria said the annulment of her marriage with former partner Pampi Lacson is underway. The 30-year-old actress said she and Lacson have made steps to legally end their 8-year marriage. “Well, on the way siya,” Sta. Maria told reporters, when asked if she is seeking the annulment of […]
MANILA, May 30 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed Indonesian Presidential Special Adviser and Envoy His Excellency TB Silalahi who called on him in Malacanang on Thursday. Joining Silalahi were Indonesian Minister for State-Owned Enterprises Dahlan Iskan and Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Yohanes Kristiato Soeryo Legowa. Joining the President in welcoming the […]