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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Canadian hockey player Josh Nicholls paid a courtesy call on President Aquino on Thursday. Nicholls, a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, gave the President an autographed hockey stick and taught him how to hold it. It had a Philippine flag sticker on it and a line that says: “To my . . . → read more 
AUSTRIA – “Life Ball”, Europe’s biggest charity event against HIV and AIDS will be held on May 19 at Vienna’s Rathaus (City Hall). Already on its 20th year, the event dubbed as “Fight the Flames of Ignorance”, is a blend of traditional ball culture, extravagance, glamour, outlandish and thought-provoking performances, impassioned speeches and emotionally . . . → read more 
MANILA, Philippines — The radio program of former Vice President Noli de Castro is the lone Philippine finalist at the 2012 New York Festivals (NYF) World's Best Radio Programs. De Castro's program "Kabayan," which is being aired over dzMM Radyo Patrol 630 and dzMM TeleRadyo, made it in the Best Public Affairs Program category. "Kabayan" . . . → read more 
TORONTO – A Filipino-Canadian couple both diagnosed with cerebral palsy were allowed to keep their newborn baby at home after social workers raised the possibility of taking away their custody. Couple Maricyl Palisoc and partner Charlie Wilton had baby William a month ago. "I'm just so happy. You don't have any idea how I . . . → read more 
LONDON – London's representative for an annual Pinay beauty pageant taking place in Washington D.C. later this year has been selected. Khristine Marie Bautista, 18, beat five other hopefuls to win the Miss London NABA (North American Basketball Association) 2012 title, at the Camden Centre in Kings Cross on May 12. Around 700 people . . . → read more 
MANILA, Philippines – A group of Filipino scholars is seeking the South Korean government's help in addressing the issues facing international students in its universities. Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea, Inc. (PIKO) is holding an open dialogue with representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the National Institute for International Education Development . . . → read more 
VIENNA, Austria – Need a cuddle? A unique club in Vienna is extending a comforting human touch to its members. The cuddle club is a playful social event designed for adults to explore communication, boundaries and affection. People who join the club are those who miss physical contact that they don't get from social . . . → read more 
LONDON – An operatic singer has won a Filipino talent show in the UK after battling it out with singers, bands and dancers at the finals. Pinoy Talent Search, launched earlier this year, saw over 50 acts audition with the hopes of securing a spot at the finals in London. Nine acts were chosen . . . → read more 
SANAA, Yemen – Al-Qaida’s leader has released a 17-minute audio address aimed at swaying public opinion against Yemen’s new president, calling him a US agent and a traitor. Ayman al-Zawahri attacked President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi for serving as vice president during the “corrupt rule” of deposed leader Ali Abdullah Saleh. Hadi took over . . . → read more 
NEW YORK — Facebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an Associated Press-CNBC poll say they click on the site’s ads or buy the virtual goods that make money for it. More than 40 percent of American adults log in to the site – to share news, personal observations, photos . . . → read more |
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