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The Weeknd, “Avengers” dominate People’s Choice nominations

Nominations for the People’s Choice Awards were announced on Tuesday (November 3) and The Weeknd, “Grey’s ,Anatomy” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” got the most nods in their respective categories: music, television and movies. “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was the top movie nominee with seven nominations, which included Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie. The film’s stars Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Hemsworth also all got nods. On the music side, The Weeknd […]

PAGASA alerts Luzon on Indonesian ‘Smaze’

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)  north Luzon bureau has called on residents to be on guard against ‘smaze’ from Indonesia which has reached southern Philippines. Engr. Leo Bunyag, weather bureau assistant chief, said the ‘smaze’ (smoke and haze), was a product of a fire which originated in that Southeast Asian nation a  few weeks ago. “We are on alert of the extent of the ‘smaze’ in other parts of the country  after it […]

Elton John raises more than $3 million (USD) for AIDS

The Elton John AIDS Foundation raised more than $3 million (USD) on Monday (November 2) at the 14th annual An Enduring Vision benefit gala. The 23-year-old organization aims to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, support treatment and raise awareness of the disease in the United States, the Americas and the Caribbean. At the benefit, John celebrated some of the strides made in the LGBT community over the past year, but said HIV/AIDS is still an […]

Tony Parker reflects on NBA record

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker described breaking an NBA record for wins by a threesome as an “unbelievable accomplishment” on Tuesday (November 3). Parker, alongside his Spurs team-mates Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili combined for a 541st victory on Sunday (November 1), moving the trio past Boston’s Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish for the most wins by a threesome in NBA history. “Its hard to realise, to be compared to the Celtic’s […]

Homes Safety Month

“Safety does not come instantly, you should implement it consistently.” November is Homes Safety Month Here’s some tips to keep your home safe and happy. Infographics and research by Cyra Aleeza Arellano Ebuenga

CA sets next hearing on Nov. 11; INC asks CA to dismiss petitions for being without basis

  (Eagle News) — The Court of Appeals required the parties to submit all affidavits by Thursday, Nov. 5, as it adjourned this afternoon (Nov. 3) its proceedings on the petitions for habeas corpus and writ of amparo filed against the officials of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. The next hearing was set on Nov. 11. The lead counsel of the INC, Atty. Patricia Ann Prodigalidad, asked the Court of Appeals’ seventh division which is hearing […]

INCinema holds its 2015 EVM awards night “PNK Edition”

The Excellence in Visual Media (EVM) Awards Night 2015 of the INCinema featuring our young brethren in the Children Worship Service (CWS) also known as Pagsamba ng Kabataan (PNK) was conducted at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Tabernacle last Saturday, October 31. The said event was coincided with the 60th birthday of the INC’s Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. The best short film was awarded to “Maniwala ka, hindi totoo ‘yan!” came from the district […]

Fashion’s afloat in Paris as the River Seine hosts scenic catwalk show

Models strutted down a floating runway in Paris Thursday (October 29) as fashion and culture intersected onboard a glass boat cruising down the River Seine . Spectators were treated to the unique experience of seeing models walk in beautiful dresses whilst Paris’s famous sites drifted past above their heads. The show featured designers from six different continents and was organised by Vietnamese fashion show producer Jessica Minh Anh, who also modelled in the show. Minh […]

DOTC and MIAA officials face complaints in the Ombudsman

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed an administrative complaint against the officials of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) as well as the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) in the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the “laglag-bala” scam. Cayetano cited EO 226 as his basis for filing the administrative complaint against said officials. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

SCAN files libel complaint against Menorca

The communicators’ group SCAN International filed a libel complaint against former Iglesia Ni Cristo member Lowell Menorca II due to allegations made by Menorca saying that the said group is a private army and a death squad. Menorca made said allegations in a news program. (Eagle News Service)

ASEAN declares Tubbataha Reef as heritage park

The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will launch the Tubbataha Reef in Palawan as a heritage park, among other areas in the Philippines. The ASEAN Heritage Park program is a flagship initiative that aims to protect areas with rich biodiversity. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)