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Mar 182015
Mar 172015
In this Jan. 24, 2015 file photo, a team of archaeologists and anthropologists take notes after starting the excavation work after identifying three unrecorded and unidentified graves in the chapel’s crypt of the closed order Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid’s historic Barrio de las Letras, or Literary Quarter, Spain. AP/Daniel Ochoa de Olza, File MADRID — Experts believe bone remains found in a Madrid convent include those of Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes but are unable to identify them beyond doubt, they said Tuesday. Releasing the latest details of the near year-long search, forensic anthropologist Francisco Etxeberria said investigators’ work led them to believe that Cervantes’ bones are among the remains of 15 bodies found in the crypt of the Barefoot Trinitarians, but they were unable to isolate them or prove definitively which belonged to the author of the Spanish language’s most revered work, “Don Quixote.” Etxeberria said scientists would try to extract DNA profiles for the bones found, but were not sure if this would be possible. Cervantes had no known descendants. Cervantes is known to have been buried in the convent in 1616 but construction work involving the convent in the following years made it difficult to ascertain exactly where his bones lay. Authorities had hoped that the search, which cost some 160,000 euros ($168,000) and attracted much media attention, would allow them to do the great author justice by giving him a properly signposted burial site. Investigators believed they had solid clues to work with Read More …
Mar 172015
I love Coco: Keira Knightley is the face of Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick. Does the Chanel woman strike you as a lip-balm kind of girl? Didn’t think so. At a recent Makeup Open Door event in Singapore, Chanel launched five cosmetic lines that comprise their summer 2015 collection, but the biggest news was the re-launch of the new and improved Rouge Coco, with a glowing Keira Knightley as the face of the oh-so-chic lipsticks. Rouge Coco: Set to convert the gloss generation Prior to the original launch of Rouge Coco in 2010, Millennials (and even Gen X-ers like myself) had become the Gloss Generation. Lipstick was regarded as old school — something our mothers did at their vanities with funny-smelling, waxy-textured tubes of color. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Chanel has put the fun back in lipstick again. The reformulated Rouge Coco has all the pigment-rich drama of a classic lippie, the sheen of a gloss and the hydrating qualities of a balm in one modern black-and-gold bullet, thanks to a nourishing combination of mimosa, jojoba and sunflower butters. Iconic shades from the ’70s have been retained, but the reinvented line has 24 colors named after the most important people in Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s life, which adds a nice backstory to each color: the nudes and beiges honor her family, the pinks and rosewoods recall her friends, the reds immortalize her lovers (like Arthur, a swoony crimson named after Boy Capel) and the plums pay Read More …
Mar 172015
The green grass of summer: Relax on the grass wearing American Eagle’s classic denim picks. MANILA, Philippines – Suddenly, it’s summer! Cue the endless road trips with friends and family, and flirty flings by the beach. Although it’s not yet time to retire those knitted sweaters, American Eagle has got some casually cool ideas to ease in a bit of the summer season into your wardrobe. This year, American Eagle focuses on the growing fascination with music festivals. Whether you prefer Coachella or Laneway, denim pieces are a festival goer’s staple. Take your pick: be it cutoffs, ’70s chic wide-leg denims, or ripped straight cut jeans — AE has a pair that suits every girl’s personal style without sacrificing either comfort or quality. With specialized washes that range from a deep untainted blue to a more subtle pastel shade, no jean would look the same or could be worn the same. For men, AE created refreshing designs in chambray for layering over muscle tees and tanks. Joggers are also highlighted as the ultimate trouser alternative, and come in neutral shades that could be worn with anything. These denims are also accompanied with breezy tops or checkered button-downs. But what about those chance encounters with a potential date? Think flirty frills and pink. American Eagle’s latest intimates are playful, feminine, and comfy. Part of the collection offers scoop-back tees to show off some subtle lace accents, ambrosial heart patterns, and creative strap detailing. Pink is the staple color for this line, Read More …
Mar 172015
Mayor Herbert Bautista reveals ongoing “green crusade” in Quezon City
Mar 162015
Haha-happy day: The author Elvie Estavillo with Melfred Hernandez, doctor to celebrity singers Laughter Yoga is, indeed, a life-changing experience! Since I introduced LYoga in our beloved country in 2008, my perspectives have dramatically changed. In the same breath, it has helped participants in various companies, organizations, schools, etc. where I conducted LYoga to laugh for no reason at all, thereby helping them to reduce stress, enhance efficiency, and reach optimum performance in the workplace, at home, in school, or wherever they are. Laughter greatly helps in breaking the barriers and improving communication among people. In October last year, after a vacation abroad, I noticed a change in my voice, which the first doctor I consulted diagnosed as allergic cough. However, after a month of taking the prescribed medicines, the voice change persisted. Coincidentally, I read that when there is a voice change for a month, a voice specialist must be consulted immediately. So I contacted Dr. Melfred Hernandez, the famous doctor of our celebrity singers. After a thorough checkup and an endoscopy, Dr. Hernandez suggested an operation to remove the polyps in my vocal chords. His diagnosis: overused vocal chords. I was advised, before and after the operation, to absolutely not use my vocal chords. No talking! No laughing! Though so downhearted, I followed the doctor’s prescription to the letter. For four long, boring weeks, I communicated through a small white board, and armed myself with an eraser and a pentel pen wherever I went. Funny, Read More …
Mar 162015
A mother’s first embrace is her baby’s first breath. With these touching words, the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific recently launched the “First Embrace” campaign for early essential newborn care in Manila, with health workers and policy makers promoting the recommendations in the Action Plan for Healthy Newborn Infants in the Western Pacific Region (2014-2020). First embrace — this is probably the first time you’re hearing this. It simply refers to the skin-to-skin contact between the mother and her baby immediately after birth. It’s the first time the mother, having gone through the throes of heavy labor, happily lays her eyes on her newborn, holds her baby and feels the warmth of her baby’s embrace, those dainty little hands latched on to her while their hearts beat in perfect rhythm as one. It’s a feeling like no other — and no mother would trade it for the whole world. As it promotes natural bonding between mother and child, skin-to-skin contact has life-saving benefits for babies and improves the condition of those born premature, sick or by Caesarean section. “First Embrace is something, that if we get in place in this region, we can save 50,000 newborn lives a year and ensure a healthy start for the baby,” asserts Dr. Howard Sobel, WHO coordinator for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health. “And for every life saved, we’re also preventing 10 to 20 infections and other problems babies would have. So, we’re looking at literally half a Read More …
Mar 152015
Baby Barredo plays the role of the nonagenarian Vera while Jeff Flores portrays Leo in Repertory Philippines’ 4,000 Miles. MANILA, Philippines – The Repertory of the Philippines, in one of its initial offerings this year, stages the universally-acclaimed and award-winning stage play 4,000 Miles until March 29 at Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1. The story revolves around the unconventional dynamic between an aging woman and her grandson, who recently experienced a major loss in his life biking around the United States before suddenly deciding to stop by his grandmother’s West Village apartment to seek comfort. Theater veteran Baby Barredo plays the role of the nonagenarian Vera, while Jeff Flores portrays Leo. Renowned theater actor Bart Guingona will be taking the directorial chair for this adaptation of Amy Herzog’s masterpiece. “This is really about someone who is at that point in her life that her body has given up on her and all that she is at this point is a fount of wisdom. At the other end of the spectrum is a man who is about to begin his life, who is lost in so many ways. Between them, there are 4,000 miles of experience and wisdom,” Guingona said. Guingona added that though the play is set in the US, the values espoused in the story are universal. Aside from this he is proud to say that 4,000 Miles is one of the best-written plays he has handled in a long time. He said that the play veers away from Read More …
Mar 142015
Divine Lee is nonchalant about the celebrity wedding bandwagon, “Bakit ako maiinggit?”
Mar 142015
MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of Hair Asia’s 25th anniversary, Evelyn Alvaran-Cruz has worked long and hard to come up with the special issue that befits the milestone that Hair Asia is celebrating. It also gives tribute to its loyal readers and partners in the beauty industry through the years. Gracing her first magazine cover since her fairy-tale wedding to her real-life Prince Charming Dingdong Dantes, is Marian Rivera-Dantes. It is Marian’s third time to headline the Hair Asia issue. Evelyn said, “I, personally, can’t think of anyone else who has the same timeless quality to their beauty and countenance as Marian which makes her the perfect face to be on the cover of our silver issue.” Hair Asia’s cover spread draws inspiration from the theme of its silver anniversary celebration and 25th National Open Championship for Hairstyling and Makeup Competition at the World Trade Center, titled Meet me in Paris. The entire cover shoot was done at the historic Luneta Hotel. The hotel, completed in 1919, was designed by the Spanish architect-engineer Salvador Farre, and is the only remaining example of in the Philippines. “This is why we knew it would be the perfect location to hold the photo-shoot because the elements in and around Luneta Hotel would effortlessly echo the romantic feel of Paris,” Evelyn said. Bambbi Fuentes outdid himself in styling Marian’s 1920s look, taking care of every detail right down to her Jewelmer pearls and classic Coco Chanel couture. Marian personally unveiled the magazine last March 3 Read More …