Women and controversy: Most popular lifestyle stories of 2012

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Unlike last year’s top stories featuring cosmetic procedures and world records, ABS-CBNnews.com’s most popular lifestyle articles involved women or controversy, or a combination of both.

Here’s a look at the most popular lifestyle stories in 2012:

Angel Has 'Last Will’ Ready

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines - Who would have thought that Angel Locsin has already drafted her last will and testament?

2013 Zodiac Predictions by Acharya Nitin Datta

source: yahoo.com

As the year 2012 passes by, we are observing the onset of 2013. For 2013, the nine planets would be transiting different houses and likewise delivering different results. The transit of planets in different houses in 2013 would mark the beginning or continuation of particular events in a native's life.

CBCP counsel's son asks SC to strike down RH law

source: gmanetwork.com

The son of a legal counsel for the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has questioned the legality of Republic Act 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.

‘Miss Saigon’: Don’t miss ‘Les Miz’

source: inquirer.net

AH YES, I got to fulfill one holiday promise to myself—to see the brand-new film version of the hit musical “Les Misérables.” My husband and I caught it in Los Angeles day after Christmas, something we knew we wanted (to some extent, needed) to do.

Palace calls for reconciliation

source:manilatimes.net

AFTER SIGNING OF RH BILL
President Benigno Aquino 3rd’s government called for reconciliation on Saturday after a “divisive” birth control act was signed into law despite bitter opposition from the influential Catholic church.

P15-M destroyed in Taguig, Bulacan weekend fires

source: gmanetwork.com

Some P15 million in property was destroyed in fires that hit an industrial area in Taguig City and a ceramics company in Bulacan last weekend, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Monday.

Priests’ plea: Please, no firecrackers near churches

source: inquirer.net

If you can’t resist the urge to explode firecrackers to greet the New Year, stay away from churches. Otherwise, just stick to the old-fashioned way of banging pots and pans.

A Good Year For PH

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines --- The year 2012 has been a good year for the Philippines and 2013 is likely to be even better.

Gerald says Sarah still 'special' to him

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - Despite his falling out with Sarah Geronimo months ago, Gerald Anderson said he still considers the singer-actress as a special person in his life.

Arum says Pacquiao-Marquez V pushing through - TMZ

source: gmanetwork.com

Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank Promotions, said in an ambush TMZ interview that Manny Pacquiao will be facing Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez for a fifth time, and that he was just waiting for the Filipino ring icon to return from vacation to start hammering out a deal.

Old rites for New Year

source: manilatimes.net

PARIS: As the clock strikes 12 on Monday, millions will pop champagne corks and light fireworks while others indulge in quirkier New Year's rituals like melting lead, leaping off chairs or gobbling grapes.

‘Seduction’ trailer promises fireworks for the new year

source: interaksyon.com

Regal Films released on Friday the “uncut” trailer for “Seduction”, billed as “from the director of ‘Scorpio Nights’ and ‘Oro Plata Mata.’”

Catholic leaders vow to ensure defeat of LP candidates in 2013 polls over RH law

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines—Catholic leaders lambasted on Saturday the “secrecy” that shrouded President Aquino’s signing of the reproductive health (RH) bill into law and vowed to “exhaust all legal remedies” to have it repealed.

Anne’s Desires For 2013

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Anne Curtis already has a list of things to accomplish in the coming year.
In an interview with Push.com.ph posted on Friday, Anne is “really looking forward to…” and “very, very excited” for “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” which co-stars Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla.