Manila, Philippines – Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte has announced that August 29 and August 30 have been declared as non-working holidays. The holidays are in light of National Heroes’ Day on the 29th and the end of Ramadan on the 30th. Both holidays were finalized in accordance with the proclamation No. 84 released by [...]
The Space Shuttle Atlantis made history today as it’s safe landing on the tarmac brings to a close America’s 30-year orbiter program. Here is a picture of the Atlantis’ descent into the earth’s atmosphere, taken by the astronauts staying on the International Space Station. The Atlantis’ last mission was 13-day long re-supply of the ISS. [...]
Apple has officially released the latest version of it’s OS X operating system, OS X 10.7 “Lion” on to the official Mac App Store. Like earlier OS X updates, Lion can be purchased for just $29.99 but this time around, there are no disks available from your favorite Apple store or Distributor, you either have [...]
The Amazing Spider-Man is the first film in the film series reboot of the web-slinging super hero. Andrew Garfield takes over the role of Peter Parker and opposite him will be Emma Stone playing Peter’s love interest Gwen Stacy. The new franchise is now lead by director Marc Webb. The very first teaser trailer of [...]
The very first teaser trailer for the upcoming final installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman adaptation, The Dark Knight Rises, has hit the internet. You can view the short teaser video below. It’s just 1 and a half minute long but it got my adrenaline pumped up. The teaser was shown during the screening of Harry [...]
During the press conference in New York for his upcoming bout with WBC Welterweight Champion Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he’s now ready to fight Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather had previously declined multiple negotiations for the Pacquiao x Mayweather bout, citing the need for strict, on-site drug-testing for both combatants, pointedly accusing the “Pound for [...]
Westlife fans, heads up. Your favorite boyband is set to invade the Philippines as their current concert tour, Westlife: The Gravity Tour 2011 arrives in the Philippines on September 29. More details below: Westlife Live In Manila 2011 Venue: Araneta Coliseum Date: September 29, 2011 Time: 8 PM Tickets: TicketNet starting July 18,2011 (for some [...]
Heads up Android folks, Google is rolling out an update for the official Market app bringing in a UI overhaul and new features. The new market app will be automatically rolled out to phones with Android 2.2 and higher (sorry Eclair users). So what’s with all the fanfare for the market update? For one Google [...]
The Galaxy S II is having a heyday at retail topping the original Galaxy S phone’s sales record of 3 million in 85 days. The Galaxy S’s successor manages to reach that number in just 55 days making it Samsung’s fastest selling smartphone ever. Samsung says that most of their sales come from the EU [...]
FHM Philippines has just released the 100 sexiest women in the world for 2011. So who’s up on the top spot? Surprise surprise, it’s GMA Kapuso Star Sam Pinto who bagged the title “Sexiest Woman in the World for 2011″ This list was voted upon by people on FHM PH’s website. 100. Mercedes Cabral 99. [...]
