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Will Danica approve if dad Vic marries Pauleen?
Danica Sotto-:Pingris wants to tell dad Vic Sotto, “Dapat, kung talagang kayo na, siguraduhin nyo na yan.”
Yahoo Southeast Asia NewsroomHong Kong, Philippines end emotional hostage row
Hong Kong and the Philippines announced Wednesday they had resolved an enduring and deeply emotional row over a deadly hostage crisis, allowing soured diplomatic relations to return to normal. The breakthrough came after a deal was struck on the most sensitive issues of compensation to the victims…
AFP NewsAP WAS THERE: Probable cause of AIDS found
WASHINGTON (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE: In 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first cases of a rare pneumonia that had sickened five Los Angeles gay men. The AIDS epidemic had begun.
Associated PressScientists monitor huge iceberg that broke off from Antarctica
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists are monitoring an iceberg roughly six times the size of Manhattan - one of the largest now in existence - that broke off from an Antarctic glacier and is heading into the open ocean. NASA glaciologist Kelly Brunt said on Wednesday the iceberg covers…
ReutersPower Pinays bow to Japan, relegated to battle for 5th to 8th in Asian women’s club volleyball tourney
MATCHES TODAY (Thursday, April 24th at the Nakhompathom Gym) 10:00AM (11:00AM Philippine time) IND vs. SIN (Final for 9th place) 12:00NN (1:00PM Philippine time) PHI vs. VIE (Semifinal, 5th-8th) 2:00PM (3:00PM Philippine time) IRI vs. THA (Semifinal, 5th-8th) 4:00PM (5:00PM … Continue reading →
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China, the United States, Japan and more than a dozen other Asia-Pacific countries have signed a naval agreement aimed at ensuring miscommunication between ships at sea does not escalate into conflict. The Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea, which was agreed Tuesday in the eastern port city of…
AFP NewsNicki Minaj goes back to beauty basics
Nicki Minaj had to go for a natural look because she was "low on ideas".
Cover MediaChildren's corpses reveal desperate attempts to escape Korean ferry
By Jungmin Jang and Ju-min Park MOKPO/SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean divers swam though dark, cold waters into a sunken ferry on Wednesday, feeling for children's bodies with their hands in a maze of cabins, corridors and upturned decks as they searched for hundreds of missing. Writing by Nick…
ReutersIndonesian general says his flashy watch is a fake
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's military commander said critics who called him out for wearing an especially luxurious watch should be quiet because the timepiece is actually a cheap Chinese fake.
Associated PressMark Caguioa blasts 'soft' teammates on social media
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Mark Caguioa, one of the pillars of the team for the longest time and the bridge from the Robert Jaworski to the current era, used social media to blasts his teammates anew.
Yahoo PH Sports15 new Asian smartphone makers hoping to crush Samsung and Apple
Samsung is the world’s – and Asia’s – top smartphone maker. But there are a lot of rival phone-makers out there aiming to dethrone the likes of Samsung and Apple. That competition is especially strong ...
Tech in AsiaHow Do Idol Stars Remove Their Extremely Thick Makeups?
Most of them put a thick wall of foundation on skin texture and apply another layer of color makeup on eye and cheek areas. Nevertheless, some stars still flaunt clean and soft skin texture. Then how do they keep up with such clean skin condition? Cleansing always has been the basis of skin care.
bnt newsAustralia boosts air power with $11.6 bln purchase of 58 F-35s
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced on Wednesday the purchase of 58 more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters costing Aus$12.4 billion ($11.6 billion) in a major defence upgrade to maintain Australia's regional edge. The new aircraft will bring Australia's total JSF force to 72, with the first due to arrive…
AFP NewsU.S. Embassy in Manila denies report of visa-free U.S. entry for Filipinos
Don’t fall for rumors that Filipinos may now visit the United States without a visa, U.S. embassy in Manila told the public Wednesday.
Yahoo Southeast Asia NewsroomMystery of Bizarre Duck-Like Ocean Sound Solved
A mysterious duck-like sound recorded in the ocean around Antarctica has baffled scientists for decades, but the source of the sound has finally been found, researchers say. "In the beginning, no one really knew what it was," said Denise Risch, a marine biologist at NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science…
LiveScience.comKristen Bell goes naked
Kristen Bell and Jenna Dewan-Tatum have stripped off for Allure magazine's Nudes issue.
Cover MediaPhilippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearing
The 127 engravings of people, animals and geometric shapes are the Southeast Asian nation's oldest known artworks, but encroaching urbanisation, vandals and the ravages of nature are growing threats. The artworks have been declared a national treasure, regarded as the best proof that relatively…
AFP NewsMixers give Alaska a dose of their own medicine to force knockout match
The Mixers gave defending champion Alaska a perfect dose of its own medicine in the payoff canto, grinding out a 70-65 victory Wednesday to forge a sudden-death match in their PBA Commissioners Cup quarterfinals series at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Yahoo PH SportsHow to Have a Slim Waist Like Female Celebrities
Like a beautiful ceramic, their slender waist has become an object of envy for many women. Now, if you are one of those who desires a fit body line, pay attention to some healthy habits that are helpful in creating flawless waist line. Above all, bad lifestyle habits, lack of exercise and stress…
bnt newsKris on Herbert: Not a 'couple' but the best of friends
"We're not a "couple" but we are the BEST OF FRIENDS. And in this uncertain world, we're sure to be FRIENDS FOR LIFE. That's actually what we started as, it's where we are most comfortable being, and for whatever tomorrow may still bring, true & lasting friendship is always the best foundation,"…
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