Screengrab from YouTube Not a laughing stock. An unidentified woman went viral after she sang a popular song called “Problema” by folk singer Freddie Aguilar. There’s nothing special about it. In a video clip posted by Gio., many people on the internet were drawn to the way the woman sang the part of the …
Read More »Fil-Canadian Manny Jacinto joins Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte’
Manny Jacinto as Qimir in ‘The Acolyte’ (Star Wars / Lucasfilm) MANILA, Philippines — It is the fourth of May weekend, and in true “Star Wars” fashion, Filipino-Canadian Manny Jacinto invites viewers to watch his upcoming starrer “The Acolyte.” The upcoming Disney+ series is a prequel to the popular main …
Read More »Philippines to host 1st UN ‘gastronomy tourism’ event in June
The Cebu lechon was also recently featured in Netflix’s original series “Street Food.” (Netflix / Release) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary …
Read More »The new standard in clean beauty
The beauty industry is never short on discovering hero ingredients and incorporating them into new product lines that benefit consumers. Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons has found just that in the fragrant rose as it introduces the new Prestige Rose from its Naturals line. Crafted with over 90 …
Read More »Francine Diaz, Orange & Lemon resolve issues after Mindoro gig
Actress Francine Diaz and Orange & Lemons frontman Clem Castro have already patched things up after a confusing incident at a recent event caused a stir online. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN, Francine and Clem, along with the event organizer, cleared the air about the now-viral videos showing the …
Read More »Slam Dunk king Murrell impresses Cone
REIGNING PBA Slam Dunk king David Murrell has the hops and could excite Barangay Ginebra fans because of his ability to dunk if given a chance to showcase his wares. Yet, Gin Kings coach Tim Cone saw something different from the 27-year-old Filipino-American, just a week after the team signed …
Read More »Edwards sparks Wolves over Nuggets
LOS ANGELES: Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending champion Denver in the final minutes for a 106-99 victory in Saturday’s (Sunday in Manila) NBA playoff series opener. Edwards made 17-of-29 shots from the floor, 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and all six free …
Read More »Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana
GABORONE, Botswana: Chinese auto brands such as Haval, Cherry, Tank and JAC generated interest among local car enthusiasts at the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Over the last five years, Chinese-made vehicles have entered the competitive landscape of Botswana’s automotive industry. Chinese brands …
Read More »Berkshire profit down 64%; Buffett sells Apple shares
OMAHA, Nebraska: Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter profits plummeted along with the paper value of its investments, but the company said Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that most of the businesses it owns outright performed well. The company reported a $12.7-billion profit, or $8.825 per Class A share, in the quarter. That’s roughly …
Read More »Provincial governments facing higher debts and more financial pressure
After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, provincial governments across the country are beginning to see their finances flounder. Combined provincial budget deficit on track to swell from $10.6B last year to $28B this year. After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, …
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