World-renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor will hold a three-day exhibit at the groundfloor of the Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs in connection with the celebration of the 110th Philippine Independence and the year-long commemoration of the 60 years of RP-Norway diplomatic relations. Dubbed, Images of the Philippines and Norway, the exhibit will run [...]
The government will be opening eight more international airports by 2010 in anticipation of the growing passenger traffic to the country, the Transportation Department said Thursday. By 2010 the Philippines will have more airports of international standards to ease traffic and reduce business cost,” Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza said during the opening of [...]
A Filipino artist has won the grand prize for the sculpture category of the Olympic Sports and Art Contest of the International Olympic Committee and his works will be on display at the Olympic Expo in Beijing. Joe Datuin, who is from Dagupan, Pangasinan in northern Philippines, bested other artists from 36 countries and regions [...]
TV host Ruffa Gutierrez will join the cast of the much-awaited television series “Yo Soy Betty La Fea!” with actress Bea Alonzo as Betty. The exclusive official announcement was made through ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz.” Gutierrez will play the role of Daniella. Aside from Alonzo, Gutierrez is another big star chosen to be part of the [...]
A Filipina chemist, who went on to become an engineer and now chief executive officer of Geoscience Testing Laboratory in Dubai, was among the eight winners of the Emirates Business Women Award (EBWA) 2008 honoured at a gala dinner held recently in Grand Hyatt Dubai. The professional and business awards were handed over to the [...]
Coverboy member Marvin Raymundo will represent the Philippines in the 2008 Manhunt International World contest in Seoul, set for Monday, June 2, with more than 50 countries competing. In 2004 and in 2007, Marvin was named one of the Cosmopolitan Bachelors. Marvin stands 5’11″ and weighs 160 lbs. A member of the ASAP Coverboys (together [...]
By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA abs-cbnNEWS.com Young singer Charice once again proved her singing prowess as she got two standing ovations for her performance with musician-record producer David Foster’s discoveries for a benefit concert at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last Friday, May 23rd. For the event entitled “David Foster & Friends” in front of an audience [...]
San Miguel Pale Pilsen is the best tasting beer in Asia, according to a popular US Magazine which recently gathered major beer brands from China, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Philippines for a taste test. The iconic brand of San Miguel Brewery, Inc. (SMB), San Miguel Pale Pilsen bested six other international brands in all [...]
At 14 years old, Wesley So is the world’s youngest chess grandmaster, and the seventh youngest GM in chess history. Wesley So is a fine chess prodigy. With a FIDE rating of 2540, he is the highest ranked chess player in the Philippines, only sharing the top spot with legendary Filipino GM Eugene Torre. Born [...]
Six Filipino mountaineers – including Mt. Everest veteran summiteers Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon and Erwin “Pastor” Emata – are among some 101 adventurers from all over the world who will participate in a marathon to reach the summit of the world’s tallest mountain this month. Former transportation and communications undersecretary Arturo Valdez, calling from the [...]