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LONDON — Put down the donut. And while you’re at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup. New guidelines from the World Health Organization says the world is eating too much sugar and people should slash their sugar intake to just 5 to 10 percent of their overall calories. The guidelines, released Wednesday after a year of consultations, are focused on the added sugars in processed food and those in honey, syrups and fruit juices. The advice does not apply to naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables and milk. “We have solid evidence that keeping intake of (added) sugars to less than 10 percent of total energy intake reduces the risk of overweight, obesity and tooth decay,” Francesco Branca, director of WHO’s nutrition department, said in a statement. To meet the lower threshold set by the new guidelines, Americans, Europeans and others in the West would have to slash their average sugar intake by about two-thirds. In the United States, adults get about 11 to 15 percent of their calories from sugar; the figure for children is about 16 percent. In Europe, sugar intakes range from about 7 percent in Hungary and Norway to 17 percent in Britain to nearly 25 percent in Portugal. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Some experts said the 10 percent target was more realistic for Western countries than the lower target. They said the 5 percent of daily calories figure was aimed mostly at developing countries, where dental Read More …

“Lipstick has always been my weakness,” Liz Uy confesses. The country’s top stylist styles her own Happy Skin lippies. MANILA, Philippines – There’s no stopping the country’s most loved and homegrown makeup brand from bringing women chic makeup finds that care for your skin. Last Feb. 5, Happy Skin’s beauty duo and founders Jacqe Gutierrez and Rissa Trillo proudly unveiled their newest collaboration with celebrity stylist Liz Uy. At the Owners’ Lounge of Raffles Makati, Liz revealed the lipsticks made especially for her, the limited-edition Happy Skin StyLIZed collection. When asked why she decided to collaborate with Happy Skin, Liz said, “It’s a Filipino brand I believe in.” She adds, “It’s not every day one gets offered to be part of a special collaboration. It’s exciting to concoct your own shades and see Filipinas really wearing them!” Coming to celebrate were Liz’s siblings, Laureen and Vince Uy, close friends and newlyweds Eric Dee and Bea Soriano-Dee, and Liz’s prince charming, Richard Griffiths. Also in attendance were top beauty editors, including family and friends like Tweetie De Leon-Gonzalez, Ella Laxa-Pangilinan, Kiana Valenciano, Plains & Prints’ Erickson and Roxanne Farillas. A “StyLIZed” setup greeted guests for the launch, thanks to interior designer Bernice Sorongon. Miniature stiletto shoes, mannequin bodices and minaudières were especially handmade by Pam Arellano Sunga. Event coordinator Marge Montemayor kept the event smooth and seamless. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Overflowing glasses of sparkling Chandon Rose were served to guests while the colorful tarts and Read More …

KAPUSO talents thanked the City of Pines for the warm welcome amid the chilly weather during the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio. The stars of afternoon soaps “Kailan Tama ang Mali?” and “The Half Sisters” capped the love month of February with a “Kapuso Night” held on Saturday at the Rambakan Drive of SM City Baguio. Locals were treated to performances by Barbie Fortez, Andre Paras, Thea Tolentino, Empress Schuck, Dion Ignacio, Max Collins and Geoff Eigenmann. “It’s always a good thing to visit our kababayans because it’s our way to give back to the fans. ‘Yung suporta na binibigay nila sa show ay naibabalik din namin through these mall shows. For me, every little thing counts. Big thing for me ‘pag nakikita ko sila na may smile,” Geoff said. For Max and Dion, their trip in the north became a sort of an annual event as they were also in Baguio for the same occasion last year. “Ang saya bumalik dito kasi mababait ang tao. Mainit talaga yung pagtanggap nila sa amin at masarap ang pagkain. Parang di buo ang regional shows namin pag di kami nakabisita sa Baguio,” Dion said. Through the mall show, Max said they were able to connect and interact with the fans and personally thanked them for the support on their respective projects. “Masaya kasi hindi lang siya trabaho kundi nakakapag-travel din kami. We get to see the fans personally and we get to experience being with them and their reactions sa show. It’s our Read More …

Wardrobe malfunctions, stolen Oscar gown, and a worldwide debate over the color of a dress!

President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 109th Commencement Exercises of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Siklab Diwa Class of 2014 at the Fajardo Grandstand, Borromeo Field, Fort General Gregorio del Pilar in Baguio City on Sunday(March 16). The PMA boast of a long and illustrious history of preparing only the best Filipino men and women for military service. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the dismissal of Cadet Jeff Aldrin Cudia from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA). Cudia’s petition seeking a reversal of the dismissal was filed by Cudia and his father Renato on March 15, 2014. Cudia’s mother, Filipina, on March 25, 2014 moved to intervene in the case. The family has since formally asked the high tribunal—through separate motions for resolution—to finally decide on the matter. In February 2014, the PMA Honor Committee found Cudia guilty of lying about his reason for being late for a class, a violation that led to his dismissal from the academy. The PMA, the PMA Honor Committee of 2014 and the PMA Cadet Review and Appeals Board, through the Office of the Solicitor General, filed their consolidated comment last June 17, 2014. The comment was countered by Filipina in a reply on July 14 and later adopted by Renato Cudia. Cudia filed his first motion on July 21, 2014. With no response from the high court, Cudia, on September 30, 2014, filed a second motion. In his latest motion filed last December, Cudia and his family said Read More …