Peso losing its competitiveness – DBS

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - The peso is losing its competitiveness as a currency with its steady rise, adversely affecting the dollar earnings of the export and business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, an investment bank said.

Linda Persson - FHM Online Babe January 2013

source: fhm.com.ph 

What a way to welcome 2013!
You might know Linda Persson as the last babe standing from 2011's Ultimate Premiere Vixen search. Yep, she's a proven winner, and her granting us another stint (click here for our previous encounters with her) makes us winners, too!

Traffic re-routing para sa Traslacion ng Black Nazarene

source: dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com

Nagpalabas na ng traffic rerouting ang Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) para sa mga motoristang dadaan sa Maynila na matatapat sa mga aktibidad ng kapistahan ng Black Nazarene sa Enero 9.

BEAUTIFUL MEDITATION FOR NEW YEAR

source: mb.com.ph

WHEN New Year approaches, many of us devolve into a clamorous mob, doing crazy things like igniting firecrackers to noisily announce: “Hey, I am here. Pay attention to me!”  Sadly, the attention we get is as shortlived as the firecrackers’ noise and flare.  Most of us will go through life still unnoticed, unloved, and unremembered.

Call for total gun ban up

source: inquirer.net

The death of 7-year-old Stephanie Nicole Ella by celebratory gunfire in Caloocan City on New Year’s Eve and the shooting rampage three days later in Kawit town in Cavite province that left eight people dead and 12 others wounded on Friday have drawn attention to a number of gun-control measures that have been rotting in Congress. 

Sports psychologist says Jimenez’s unsolicited diagnosis unethical

source: manilatimes.net

SPORTS psychologist Dr. Rey Canlas said that while done with good intentions, physician Rustico Jimenez’s unsolicited prognosis of Manny Pacquiao, displaying early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease maybe in violation of the ethics of medical profession. Jimenez’s medical opinion was aired by a radio and TV station and was published in a newspaper.

PNP evaluating possibility to cut cell signals during Nazarene procession

source: gmanetwork.com

The Philippine National Police is continuously evaluating preparations whether disrupting mobile phone signals would be necessary during the procession highlighting the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila, like it did last year.

Pacman’s adviser plans to sue doctor

source: manilastandardtoday.com

Manny Pacquiao’s adviser is contemplating legal action against the neurologist, who claimed that the Filipino ring icon had shown early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

Marquez camp open to fifth fight; Pacquiao denies Parkinson’s claim

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines – The camp of Juan Manuel Marquez has no problem returning the favor to Manny Pacquiao by giving him a rematch if he wants.

Gains earned in maiden championship now manifesting for Painters

source: spin.ph

WHAT confidence a championship makes.

Yasmien Addresses Discord With Mom

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Kapuso actress Yasmien Kurdi, now a wife and a mother to a month-old baby girl, is reportedly in a disagreement with her mother Miriam following the former's decision to marry her longtime non-showbiz boyfriend almost a year ago.

Keen on fighting Donaire, Rigondeaux OKs drug test

source: inquirer.net

Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Cuban former Olympic champion, has agreed to a pre-condition of possible foe Nonito Donaire Jr. to submit himself to tests in order to rule out the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

New Year’s resolutions of the stars

source: manilatimes.net

They may have the fame and fortune, but just like ordinary people, even famous celebrities look forward to the start of a brand new year as a time of hope, change and of new beginnings.

Gab de Leon, 'di raw ginamit ang mga artistang magulang para makapasok sa showbiz

source: gmanetwork.com

Ang Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang ang paborito ni Gab de Leon sa mga pelikula ng ama niyang si Christopher de Leon. 

Gunman Kills Three in Philippine Market

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, (AFP) --- A gunman shot dead three people and wounded several others when he opened fire in a crowded Philippine market on Friday, then was shot dead at the scene, police said.