Mayweather to fight Alvarez in Las Vegas

World welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather will put his undefeated record on the line when he fights Mexican champ Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on September 14 in Las Vegas.

 

Source: http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/mayweather-fight-alvarez-las-vegas-071820844.html

"I chose my opponent for September 14th and it's Canelo Alvarez," the 36-year-old Mayweather tweeted Wednesday night. "I'm giving the fans what they want."

Despite dispute, Chinese tourists still flock PH

More than 1.5 million foreign tourists have already visited the country in the first quarter of 2013 alone, the Department of Tourism said.

 

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/despite-dispute--chinese-tourists-still-flock-ph-105547830.html

Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez noted the 1,649,458 visitors from all over the world represent a 10.12 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to the same period last year.

New virus called ‘threat to the entire world’

The first death in France from a new SARS-like coronavirus brings the worldwide total for the disease to 27 deaths and 49 infections, CNN reports.

The 65-year-old Frenchman was diagnosed after returning from a stay in Dubai.

According to CNN, the World Health Organization has said the disease was first seen in Saudi Arabia last year. The virus is "a threat to the entire world," Dr. Margaret Chan, WHO's general director, told the network.

High doses of common pain drugs can cause heart attack: study

High doses of some commonly used pain drugs like ibuprofen can increase heart attacks, strokes and related deaths by about a third, a study warned on Thursday.

 

Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/high-doses-common-pain-drugs-cause-heart-attack-081244075.html

The drugs, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are widely used to manage pain caused by inflammatory disorders.

Philippines' surprisingly strong first-quarter growth eclipses China

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Thursday posted surprisingly strong growth in the first quarter, knocking China from pole position in Asia, driven by robust domestic consumption and government spending.

 

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/philippines-surprisingly-strong-q1-growth-eclipses-china-070213924.html

The stellar pace of expansion, which blew past expectations, pulled the peso up from an 11-month low and cemented views the central bank would leave its key policy rate on hold this year.

4 Filipinos make it to Forbes' Philanthropy list

Four Filipinos have made it to the latest Forbes Asia "48 Heroes of Philanthropy" list in the Asia Pacific Region. The four, named in the June issue of Forbes Asia are John L. Gokongwei Jr., Henry Sy Sr., Joel S. Cruz, and Felino "Jun" A. Palafox Jr.

 

Filipino-Chinese business tycoon Henry Sy Sr. Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/4-filipinos-forbes-philanthropy-list-174430818.html

John L. Gokongwei Jr. 85, chairs one of the country's most well-endowed foundations, the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, launched in 1992 with his 3 brothers. He gave it half his JG Summit shares in 2006, a donation now worth more than $1 billion after a 4-year bull run on the stock. The foundation is the conglomerate's largest shareholder, with a 29.4% stake worth $2.3 billion.

Take the Crazy Out of Busy: How to Live a Balanced Life

If you typically eat a rushed lunch over your keyboard because you're too swamped to take a break, or you check e-mail on your phone when you're talking to a loved one, you're doing yourself more harm than good. While you may think you're an expert multitasker, being pulled in too many directions can take a toll on your health. Busyness is a top excuse for skipping workouts. And when you're constantly frazzled with so much to do, your sleep, sex life, and mood suffer. But if you streamline and prioritize your schedule, it's possible to work and work out, get everything done and carve out downtime. Start now.

 

Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/blogs/healthy-living/crazy-busy-live-balanced-life-143300664.html

Chicken in 10 ways

Chicken is a beloved—and very versatile—meat. It can be served crunchy, grilled, swimming in sauce, spicy, sour, in a soup, etc. Your choices are almost limitless. Here, we show you at least ten ways to enjoy chicken. Cheers to hearty chicken meals!

 

Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/chicken-in-10-ways-100428158.html

Ilocos police nab Chinese nationals carrying weapons, explosives

PASUQUIN, Ilocos Norte—Four Chinese nationals carrying high-powered arms and improvised explosive devices were arrested on Tuesday evening at a police checkpoint here.

 

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/ilocos-police-nab-chinese-nationals-carrying-weapons-explosives-133746959.html

Police said Dennis Co, Dang Hoi Yin, Lui Xin and Lei Guang Feng were spotted at a gasoline station in Barangay Nagsanga. They were there for an hour when one of them suddenly threw a bottle of energy drink for still unknown reasons.

The management of the gasoline station reported the incident to the police who tailed the suspects’ vehicle.

More good news for PH: First quarter GDP exceeds expectations

Looks like economy is beginning to be really more fun in the Philippines.

 

The Roxas Boulevard skyline in the early evening. (Yen Baet) Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ph-economy-exceeds-expectations--growth-highest-among-some-asian-economies-064148106.html?clear=cache

This, as the Philippine economy exceeds expectations by expanding by 7.8 percent in the first quarter, a growth a Cabinet official says was among the fastest in the region.

The country's gross domestic product spike from January to March was the highest recorded in the Aquino administration, and the third consecutive quarter that registered above 7 percent growth.

How we can handle the Jones Cup issue

The Philippine Coast Guard fatally shot a Taiwanese fisherman a couple of weeks back after firing at a Taiwanese vessel that was reportedly trying to ram a Philippine boat within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. Investigations have been conducted by several entities and findings seem to conflict on more than a few aspects. Sadly, nobody might ever know what really took place and under what circumstances.

Source: http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/judgmentcall/handle-jones-cup-issue-094945620.html

U.S. warns citizens in PH against 'terrorist kidnap' plot

Do not go to Zamboanga peninsula.

This is what the United States tells all American citizens currently in the Philippines, amid a “credible threat of terrorist kidnap for ransom plot against foreigners" in Mindanao.

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/u-s--warns-citizens-in-ph-against--terrorist-kidnap--plot-101318753.html; Photo by  Romeo Ranoco/Reuters

In an emergency message dated May 29, the U.S. embassy advised U.S. citizens who are planning to visit Zamboanga provinces to postpone their trips at least until June 12.

Less-stressed women are more attractive to men: study

Researchers found that women who have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol are rated as having less attractive faces by men than their more relaxed counterparts.

 

Source: http://ph.she.yahoo.com/less-stressed-women-more-attractive-men-study-114606436.html

Since stress can suppress fertility, study researcher Markus Rantala, a professor of biology at the University of Turku in Finland, told LiveScience, it's no surprise that both men and women might have evolved to prefer relaxed faces.

Obesity growing fastest in Africa, Latin America: UN

Alarmed at expanding waistlines around the world, the UN's health agency has urged countries to get serious about reining in a ballooning obesity crisis, proposing an action plan that includes taxing unhealthy snacks and rules against marketing junk food to children.

Photo by Ronaldo Schemidt 

Once considered only a problem in high-income countries like the United States, where nearly 70 percent of the adult population is overweight, obesity is now growing fastest in developing nations in Africa and Latin America, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Too much coffee can make you fat: study

While research finds that drinking coffee in moderation can be good for your health, overdoing it isn’t. In a new study, Australian researchers have found that drinking more than five or six cups a day can lead to weight gain and boost your risk of metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, such as large waist size, high blood pressure, and high triglyceride levels, that increase a person’s risk of developing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and stroke.

PH not in France foreign aid blacklist, DFA says

The Philippines is not among the countries France blacklisted for failing to cooperate in probes on foreign aid fraud, a Cabinet official said.

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ph-not-in-france-foreign-aid-blacklist--dfa-says-062129732.html

Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Del Rosario on Wednesday belied reports that the Philippines is among the 17 countries France has barred from using its banks to distribute development funds.

ABL: Beermen take 2-1 lead over Slammers

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off their blowout win in Game 2, the San Miguel Beermen, this time needed to hold off the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers to pick up a 70-62 road win Tuesday night for a pivotal 2-1 edge in their Asean Basketball League (ABL) best-of-five semifinals duel.

Source: http://www.foxsportsasia.com/home/news/detail/item977598/

The Beermen, who rebounded from their stunning 60-62 setback in Game 1 at home, drew a throwback performance from 40-year-old Asi Taulava.

The Value of Twitter

Every morning, I get up, get my coffee, sit down at the breakfast table and open Twitter on my iPad. I have a list set up of all the major tech publications and individuals who regularly say or share relevant technology news, analysis, or other insights I’m interested in. Thanks to Twitter, within a few minutes I am up to speed on any major news or key happenings within the tech realm. For me, Twitter has replaced the morning paper.

Source: http://mashable.com/2012/06/26/marketers-failing-twitter-study/

Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0: New kid on the Cherry Mobile quad-core block

New Cherry Mobile Android devices are quietly hitting stores nationwide—and they're all packing quad-core performance. You have the Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 and the Cherry Mobile SkyFire 2.0, on sale for P6,999 and P7,999, respectively. Now, here comes the newest kid on the block, the Cherry Mobile Omega HD 2.0.

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/cherry-mobile-omega-hd-2-0--new-kid-on-the-cherry-mobile-quad-core-block-040953622.html

Vice Ganda publicly apologizes to Jessica Soho

This has got to stop.

So said Vice Ganda, who faced his regular noontime show’s audience Wednesday after drawing flak for jokes he made about a top news anchor and rape.

 

Source: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/news/vice-ganda-publicly-apologizes-to-jessica-soho-053852122.html

The comedian urged critics, especially those who were not able to watch his concert or the video, to end discussions to incident which he said has been blown out of proportion and has somewhat turned into a "national issue."

“Sana po tapusin na natin ang isyung ito. Kung hindi niyo ako nauunawaan ako ang uunawa sa inyo,” Vice said.

Pacers get back at Heat, equalize series at 2-2

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers played desperate Tuesday night (Wednesday Manila time).

David West and Roy Hibbert tally double-doubles as Eastern Conference Finals seies is tied.

They relentlessly attacked the basket, continually won the battle for loose balls, dominated the glass and, yes, turned the tables on Miami yet again.

Roy Hibbert finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds, Lance Stephenson added 20 points, and the Pacers closed the game on a 16-6 run to pull away from the defending NBA champs for a 99-92 victory.

7 Keys to High-Energy Living

Energy is a key luck factor. For you to be at the top of your form, to be action oriented, fast moving, and extremely productive, you have to have high levels of physical and mental energy.

 

Source: http://www.seedsofsustainability.org/wp-content/themes/thesis_16/custom/images/girl%20running.jpg

For you to be able to take advantage of all the possibilities around you, and to have the continuous enthusiasm that keeps you and others motivated and moving ahead, you have to organize your life so that you feel terrific about yourself most of the time.

18 Amazing Facts about the Human Body

Did you know that fat people make new blood vessels? Or that circumcised foreskin can grow to monstrous proportions? Well, you will know that and more when you are finished with this infographic.

The Complete Guide to Calories

Calories are how we measure the energy that our body uses for fuel. They power our bodies' vital processes (like breathing, pumping blood, and even sleeping). This means we're constantly burning calories (yes, even when sleeping).

10 Most Common Money Mistakes

What money mistakes can turn P20,000 to waste in a year?

While mistakes are normal (even so-called experts make them), it won’t hurt to know which ones you are committing and how to learn from them.

 

Source: http://fm.cnbc.com/applications/cnbc.com/resources/img/editorial/2012/07/26/48337755-dump-money-in-toilet-gettyp.600x400.jpg?v=1356552723

Putting your act together financially may prove especially useful when times are tough and rocky because even little mistakes that happen again and again can set you back thousands of pesos in a year.

Here are 10 money mistakes most of us make:

10 Reasons Your Top Talent Will Leave You

Have you ever noticed leaders spend a lot of time talking about talent, only to make the same mistakes over and over again? Few things in business are as costly and disruptive as unexpected talent departures. With all the emphasis on leadership development, I always find it interesting so many companies seem to struggle with being able to retain their top talent. In today’s column, I’ll share some research, observations, and insights on how to stop the talent door from revolving.

Source: http://blogs-images.forbes.com/mikemyatt/files/2012/12/Why-Talent-Leaves.jpg

6 signs you should quit your job

Read the six reasons to quit your job, and learn to recognize the systemic signs that show you should sever ties - for good.

PH lauded for management of natural resources

The Philippines has made "meaningful progress" in terms of governing natural resources, a global report said, particularly citing sweeping reforms in the country's mining sector.

 

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/photos/loader-dumps-sand-magnetized-black-sand-mining-equipment-photo-144007951.html

New York-based Revenue Watch Institute (RWI) placed the Philippines 23rd out of 58 countries in terms of management of oil, gas and minerals.

The country bagged a score of 54 out of 100 points in the "Resource Governance Index" which RWI said is a basically a "measure of transparency and accountability."

South China Sea tension mounts near Filipino shipwreck

MANILA (Reuters) - A wrecked navy transport ship perched on a remote coral reef could be the next flashpoint in the South China Sea, where China and five other claimants bitterly dispute territory.

 

Source: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/photos/aerial-view-brp-sierra-madre-grounded-second-thomas-photo-054920091.html

The Philippine government is accusing China of encroachment after three Chinese ships, including a naval frigate, converged just 5 nautical miles (9 km) from an old transport ship that the Philippines deliberately ran aground on a reef in 1999 to mark its territory.

Vice Ganda slammed for 'rape' joke

Hours after his dramatic comeback in ABS-CBN's noontime variety show "Showtime," comedian-host Vice Ganda is facing a deluge of attacks for a joke about rape.

Source: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/photos/omg-comedian-of-the-year-nominees-slideshow/vice-ganda-nppa-images-photo-1338523828.html

Reporters from ABS-CBN's rival GMA on Tuesday slammed Vice for making rape jokes about news anchor Jessica Soho, the network's vice president for news and public affairs.

Foreign workers queue to quit Saudi Arabia after amnesty on fines

Tens of thousands of foreign workers are trying to leave Saudi Arabia after the government of the world's No. 1 oil exporter said they would be forgiven any fees or fines for visa violations such as overstaying or switching jobs.

Source: Reuters/Reuters - Illegal immigrant workers wait in line at the Saudi immigration offices at the Alisha area, west of Riyadh May 26, 2013. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Riyadh is pursuing sweeping labour reform that would tackle domestic unemployment by pushing firms to hire Saudi nationals - who now hold only about one in 10 private sector jobs - instead of some of its roughly 9 million foreign residents.