Daimler claims another autonomous driving world-first
Having succeeded in bringing the world’s first self-driving truck to public roads, luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz and its parent company Daimler can now claim another self-driving world first, this time with buses. The Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot has driven autonomously for the first time on a 20km route in Amsterdam, stopping at bus stops with […]
Free People boosts offering with beauty and wellness online
US apparel and lifestyle retailer Free People has expanded its empire to include a beauty and wellness category online, following the success of fellow URBN subsidiaries Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie in the same sphere. The chain has tasked Jessica Richards, senior beauty merchant and founder of Shen Beauty, to tailor Free People’s assortment “for active young professional […]
Marvin Agustin asked: How rich are you?
“Pwede bang masaya na lang?” This was the statement of actor and restaurateur Marvin Agustin when asked about his wealth in a television interview. Agustin instead said that his life has improved a lot, noting that he started with nothing. “Iyong yaman naman relative. Siguro galing talaga ako sa wala, zero,” he said. Agustin co-owns […]
Obama calls for unity after 3 police officers killed in Baton Rouge shooting
HOUSTON, July 18 (PNA/Xinhua) – US President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Americans to avoid making inflammatory rhetoric after the killing of three police officers in the state of Louisiana. In a speech delivered from the White House on the shooting in Baton Rouge, Obama said that, though divisions exist in the country, everyone should […]
Duterte to raise grievances to China over illegal drugs
MANILA, July 18 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday night said he will raise his grievances to China, in due time, over the involvement of Chinese nationals in the illegal drug trade in the country. “When I come face to face with them, makinig kayo, sabihin ko talaga ang sama ng loob ko lahat […]
‘Aliens’ 30th anniversary celebration in store for San Diego Comic Con
With James Cameron’s movie set to celebrate its 30th birthday in a few days, San Diego Comic Con is the ideal opportunity to reunite the film’s director and cast at a reunion panel, July 23. “Aliens” – the second movie in the “Alien” franchise following Ridley Scott’s 1979 film – turns 30 July 18. Twentieth Century […]
Fil-Am stars in world premiere of ‘As Straw Before The Wind’
Hollywood, CA – As Straw Productions presents the World Premiere of As Straw Before The Wind, a new play that offers a window into the life experience of a Filipina nurse who survives the trauma of World War II, only to discover that her war is not yet over. Written by Felix Racelis, under the direction of Lesley Asistio, the […]
SC justice asks fishermen to be prudent despite ruling on South China Sea
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Supreme Court Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza on Wednesday called on Filipino fishermen to observe prudence in the disputed areas of the South China Sea even after the Permanent Court of Arbitration favored the Philippines in its 15-point case against China’s excessive claims in the area. In a media conference in Manila, Jardeleza […]
Mara Alberto is GMA7’s latest sexy comedian
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Petite and sexy 23-year old Mara Alberto’s dream came true when she debuted as an actress on GMA7’s sitcom “A1 Ko sa ‘Yo.” Before her showbiz break, the newbie actress confessed she used to look for jobs on PLDT’s telephone directories. “Hindi pa masyado uso Google noon,” she shared. “Sa telephone directory […]
Foods to eat for heart health by celebrity yoga teacher Mandy Ingber
In her latest book, “Yogalosophy for Inner Strength“, Mandy Ingber, yoga teacher to Jennifer Aniston, looks at how the practice of yoga, along with meditation, self-care, nutrition, and even music, can help everyone maintain optimum wellness and find resilience even during the most stressful and trying times. Here Mandy shares her top tips on how to nourish […]
‘Game of Thrones’ leads Emmys field with 23 nominations
Fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” led the field for television’s coveted Primetime Emmy awards Thursday for a third straight year, with nominations in 23 categories. HBO’s fantasy epic about noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne will compete for the prestigious outstanding drama series trophy for the fifth year in a row, the […]
The new hat designers taking over Headonism 2016
The designers selected for this year’s ‘Headonism’ exhibition have been revealed by the British Fashion Council (BFC). Two new milliners, Laura Apsit Livens and The Season Hats, will join existing Headonism designers Harvy Santos and Sophie Beale in displaying their Spring / Summer 2017 collections during London Fashion Week this fall. The BFC designer support […]
Warner Bros unveils new details of fresh ‘Wonder Woman’ feature film
Warner Bros has unleashed further details on the upcoming “Wonder Woman” feature film, and released the names of the duo who have penned its screenplay. As Collider reports, originally, there were five writers brought in to elaborate Wonder Woman‘s story for film, with Jason Fuchs initially selected, however — a press release issued directly from Warner Bros has […]
Sofía Vergara to unleash her third fragrance – ‘Tempting’
Sofía Vergara is poised to release the third perfume as part of her growing fragrance franchise with Parlux Fragrances Ltd. The scent, dubbed “Tempting” by the “Modern Family” actress, is set to roll out to Perfumania this month before entering broader retail distribution in September, at a retail price point of US$32 for a 1-oz. […]
Palace on next step after arbitration ruling: ‘Top priority will be national interest’
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The government’s next step in dealing with the territorial dispute in the South China Sea after the arbitration court issues its ruling will be based on the premise that national interest is the administration’s priority, a Malacañang spokesman said Tuesday. At a media briefing, presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said “everything will be […]
DFA hopes for tribunal’s favorable decision on South China Sea dispute
MANILA (Mabuhay) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed hopes that the decision of the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding territorial claims over the contested waters of the South China Sea (parts of which the Philippines calls West Philippine Sea) would be favorable to the country. “Umaasa tayo na magiging paborable sa Pilipinas ang magiging […]
What Elmo’s girlfriend Janine thinks of Janella
The new onscreen partnership of Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador does not seem to be a problem at all for the actor’s real-life girlfriend, actress Janine Gutierrez. Magalona said he is fortunate that Gutierrez supports his endeavors even after he transferred to ABS-CBN. “She’s really happy for me. I’m really happy that she’s supportive of […]
Obama pledges US long-term commitment to Europe security
WARSAW (PNA/Xinhua) – US President Barack Obama on Saturday pledged the US long-term commitment to ensuring Europe’ s security and defending allies, while participating his last North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit before his stepping down next January. During his solo press conference after the closing of Warsaw NATO Summit, Obama said the Alliance was […]
Leni got Cabinet post on same day Jesse was appointed 6 years ago
MANILA (Mabuhay) – Vice President Leni Robredo has noticed a “creepy” coincidence: She and her late husband Jesse Robredo got appointed to a Cabinet post exactly on the same day—July 7. Robredo on Saturday pointed this out on Facebook, sharing her post from July 9 last year when she remembered the day Jesse broke the […]
Paris Hilton’s new fragrance is called Gold Rush
Lemon zest, velvet orchid and vanilla are among the notes present in the latest fragrance — the 20th — developed by Paris Hilton. The bottle will be sold at launch through Home Shopping Network from its June 27 debut through to August 1, 2016, when general retail availability commences. Bergamot, nectarine, rose, violet, praline, and […]