There were food wrappers, handbags, umbrellas, plastic bags, toothbrushes and slippers littering the shore when a motley group composed of a thousand volunteers showed up for the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC). The venue was the 175-km stretch of Freedom Island Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area along Manila Bay.
Picture a tropical landscape, set up by Al de Veyra and Vangie Go of Fernbrook Gardens right in the US ambassador’s residence.
Marriage and motherhood made actress-model Franceska “Cheska” Garcia-Kramer, 33, more conscientious about her health.
It is difficult to convince the average person about the reality of a paranormal phenomenon, such as spirits of the dead (popularly known as ghosts) appearing to living persons or visiting a place they used to live or work in, unless one has had a personal or eyewitness encounter with them.
Call it destiny. Or fate. Perhaps the stars were harmoniously aligned to favor a victory. Attribute it to her natural beauty, to a strong will and perfect discipline. But more importantly, look into her heart. This is what truly guided her toward triumph.
In this age of digital games such as Angry Birds, Plants vs Zombies, and Candy Crush, do traditional toys still have a place in people’s lives?
The winner of the Nobel Literature Prize will be announced on Thursday, October 10, the Swedish Academy said on Monday.
Little Amelia Sloan is a pioneer: Shortly after her birth, scientists took drops of the healthy baby’s blood to map her genetic code.
The Nobel season kicks off Monday amid expectations that the physics prize will honor the discovery of the “God Particle”, while a Pakistani girl who was shot and nearly killed by the Taliban could receive the peace prize.
Despite last-minute questions of provenance on some pieces, León Gallery’s The Magnificent September Auction pushed through at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Conference Center on Sept. 28, achieving a host of firsts for the nascent local auction market scene.
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