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As part of the preparations for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Manila this week, security officials issued a 'lockdown' to beef up the security and to ensure the safety of the delegates, the APEC venues, motorists, commuters, and the public in general.

Team D’Pidabest Duo’s Jod Michelle Jacinto and Juan Carlo Caparas of the Philippine Women’s University emerged victorious at the close of Gardenia’s 3rd edition of its Next Big Sandwich Hit (NBSH) annual cook-off challenge.  The PWU duo received a total prize package of Php 50,000. NBSH 2015 participating schoolsPhoto by Ed Ciby Team Funtoastic’s John Lustre Pestin and Adryx Ivan Rafols of La Consolacion College Manila won second place while Team Lubdub’s Elaine Francisco and Ramon Eloriaga of Manila Tytana Colleges grabbed the third spot. Читать дальше...

US President Barack Obama’s first stop in Manila is a symbolic one. He’s touring a naval vessel that has come to represent Philippine resistance to China over the disputed South China Sea, focusing attention on territorial tensions ahead of a meeting of Asia Pacific leaders. China, however, said it has shown “great restraint” in the South China Sea by not seizing islands occupied by other countries even though it could have. It claims to be the real victim as it had “dozens” of its islands and reefs... Читать дальше...

Paris, France — If mankind fails to curtail global warming, we will have to deal with fallout ranging from massive refugee crises and submerged cities to scorching heatwaves and drought, scientists say. Starting on November 30, 195 nations will huddle in Paris for a climate rescue pact to rein in the greenhouse gases that drive climate change. Here is what could happen if they come up empty-handed: Without additional action, Earth could heat up by as much as four degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century... Читать дальше...

Filipinos are known to be hygienic and clean in terms of washing their hands, taking a bath everyday and laundering clothes – and this trait extends to our homes especially in sweeping the floors and wiping the dust off our furniture. But no matter how much we clean our homes, there are certain unwanted guests who try to crawl, gnaw and infiltrate it no matter what. These unwanted guests are the rodents from the sewers, who plague our homes, threaten our house structure, sanitation and worse, our family’s health. Читать дальше...

In the film “One More Chance,” Basha’s character declares, “I don’t want to have ‘what ifs’ anymore, I want to know ‘what is.’”

Asia's cultural make-up fully matches the geographic complexity and richness of the word's largest continent. From Japan to Georgia, from Mongolia to Malaysia, Asia is home to more ethnic groups than any other major region. These groups have evolved over a very long time. Some of them developed in isolation, while others have complex histories of interaction and sharing, either through peaceful migration or military conquest.

Christmas season is near.  Pretty sure, many of our OFWs and families will be home to reunite and experience what is uniquely a Filipino Christmas. While some people would prefer staying in their homes to be with their families during the season, most would take this opportunity to go on a road trip or vacation across the country. A few would prefer to go to familiar places, but some would take their curiosity with them and take a trip across locations and landmarks unknown to them. Instagram is... Читать дальше...

Versatile decorative items are easily some of the best investments you can make for your household. While others prefer to buy displays that are specifically designed to celebrate certain occasions, others see potential in basic pieces. There are some who simply enjoy challenging their creative side to convert these items and make them fit any event.

La Salle tries to force a playoff with National University for the last Final Four berth as it takes on Far Eastern University today in what is expected to be a dramatic conclusion to the elimination round of the UAAP basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Manila are projected to be the next megacities and centers of innovation in the world, Asia Society President Josette Sheeran said at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Tuesday.

Leaders gathering for the regional summit plan to condemn the Paris attacks, according to a draft of their declaration seen Tuesday by The Associated Press.

Rockwell Land Corporation reported a net income growth of 10 percent to P1.09 billion in the first nine months of 2015, driven by stronger office space sales.

ILOILO CITY—With the El Niño phenomenon, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-6) is warning of groundwater depletion in Western Visayas.

More than a week after Alma Moreno was grilled in an interview with Karen Davila, the actress-turned-public official and now a senatorial candidate still trends on Social Media, November 17, 2015.

UNITED NATIONS — Britain says U.N. Security Council members support a request to send hundreds more peacekeepers to Central African Republic as a visit by Pope Francis, and elections, are both set for the coming weeks.

Megawide Construction Corporation has terminated its contract for the Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center with the Department of Health.

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should trickle down economic growth by addressing inequalities in the region, Chile President Michelle Bachelet said during the APEC CEO Summit.

Member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) can emulate the country's economic success story as well as its anti-corruption efforts to push regional growth, President Aquino told Asia Pacific's chief executives on Monday.

Paris, FRANCE | AFP -- French President Francois Hollande vowed to destroy the Islamic State group on Monday after its atrocities in Paris, promising tough new anti-terror measures at home and intensified bombing of Syria.