Earthquake in the Philippines May 1, 2013

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Luzon, Philippines on Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.Earthquake in the Philippines May 1, 2013According to Phivolcs, the quake struck at 1:38 p.m and centered at 76km northeast of Jomalig, Quezon. It has a depth of 95km and was tectonic in origin, it added.There were no immediate reports of people being hurt or property being damaged due to the temblor....

Read More

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding Amazes Ellen DeGeneres

Aldrich Lloyd Talonding, a 14-year-old boy from the Philippines, amazed American TV host Ellen DeGeneres with his rendition of "Dance With My Father."Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Bucong (Youtube)On Monday's episode of her talk show, DeGeneres featured the Filipino kid's cover of Luther Vandross and invited him over to her show."Last week, I saw this video of a young singer. He's from the Philippines. You got to see this kid. Amazing!," she gushed...

Read More

Cinema One Originals 2013 Finalists Announced

The finalists for the Cinema One Originals Festival 2013 have been revealed.A total of fifteen films from a new breed of talented Filipino directors were selected this year. Five of them fall on the Cinema One Plus category, which will be granted a P2-million production budget, while the rest comprise the Cinema One Currents category, receiving 1 million worth of production budget.The movies in the Cinema One Plus category include the following:"Kabisera"...

Read More

Michigan Mom Disappears: Jessica Heeringa Case Reclassified As Abduction

The case of the Michigan mom who vanished during a shift at a gas station has now been reclassified by the police as an abduction.Michigan Mom Disappears The Norton Shores Police Department said 25-year-old Jessica Heeringa went missing while working at the Exxon Mobil gas station on 1196 E. Sternberg Road late Friday evening. She was preparing to close the store when the incident occurred.NSPD officers were dispatched to Heeringa's workplace after...

Read More

10 Band Members Die In Crash

At least 10 members of a Mexican band were killed and five others were injured in a car crash in northern Mexico on Saturday, authorities said. 10 Band Members Die In Crash The members of the La Reyna de Monterrey music group were returning to Monterrey after playing in a bar in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas when the driver of the vehicle they were in fell asleep at the wheel, veered over into the other lane and collided head-on with a tractor-trailer.The...

Read More

Taylor Swift's $17 Million Mansion Paid In Cash (Photo)

Taylor Swift's new $17 million mansion in Rhode Island was paid by the singer in cold cash, TMZ reported Saturday.Swift $17 Million Mansion In Rhode IslandThe gracious oceanfront estate was originally listed for about $20 million and Swift got a good deal by eventually only paying $17.75 million.The award-winning songstress reportedly wired the money over straight away and movers were spotted transferring her belongings early on Saturday.The 11,000-square-foot...

Read More

Adventure Time's Finn And Jake To Visit Ayala Malls

If you missed to attend the Adventure Time event at SM Mall of Asia last week, don't fret no more!Adventure Time Live At Ayala MallsYou can catch Finn and Jake in a series of meet-and-greet events at Ayala Malls across the country starting next month. Experience the fun and excitement on the following dates:Glorietta Mall in Makati: May 2-3Greenbelt in Makati: May 11-12TriNoma Mall in Quezon City: May 18-19Harbor Point Mall in Olongapo City: May...

Read More

KBP Golden Dove Awards 2013 Winners Bared

The KBP Golden Dove Awards 2013 winners have been announced at an awarding ceremony held at the Star Theater in Star City Complex, Pasay City on Friday, April 26.KBP Golden Dove 2013 Winners ABS-CBN Corporation is once again the biggest winner this year, bagging most of the awards, including the Best TV Station for ABS-CBN and Best Radio Station for DZMM.ABS-CBN president and chief executive officer Charo Santos-Concio received the KBP Lifetime Achievement...

Read More

Netizen JV Stays On Top Of Voters' Choice

The way the surveys are reporting voter preferences for the May 13 senatorial elections, the online community is sure to have one strong advocate in the Senate in the person of UNA Senatorial candidate JV Ejercito Estrada.In last week’s SWS-W Survey, San Juan Representative JV Estrada was steady in the winning circle, at # 7-8, despite being on the opposition slate, and having to cut down on his campaign ads due to financial constraints. The very...

Read More

Sichuan Earthquake: Over 4,000 Aftershocks Recorded After Deadly Temblor In China

The deadly Sichuan earthquake that hit over the weekend has produced more than 4,000 aftershocks, the China Earthquake Administration said Wednesday.Sichuan Earthquake Shakemap (Source: USGS)Over 100 aftershocks were above magnitude 3.0, including four between the magnitudes of 5.0 and 5.9, it said.Officials said there have clearly been more aftershocks following the Sichuan earthquake than other quakes of similar magnitude. According to latest...

Read More

Sarah Geronimo Is SMDC's Newest Endorser

Sarah Geronimo is the latest endorser of the local residential condominium developer, SMDC. Sarah Geronimo Newest SMDC Endorser"In addition to Anne Curtis we welcome Sarah Geronimo as our new endorser, now we have two of the Philippines' top celebrity endorsers!," reads a tweet from the official Twitter account of SMDC.According to SMDC, the Popstar Princess has the "girl-next-door" appeal which can help them attract the mass market to their new...

Read More

Sungha Jung Philippine Tour 2013: Youtube Sensation To Perform In Cebu, Manila

Korean Youtube sensation Sungha Jung will be visiting the Philippines in June to perform before his Noypi fans.Sungha Jung Live In Manila, Cebu 2013On June 14, 2013, the 16-year-old finger-style guitar virtuoso from South Korea will be at J Centre Convention Hall in Mandaue City, Cebu. The next day, he will be performing at the Newport Performing Arts Theater Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.Tickets to Jung's concerts will be available at TicketWorld...

Read More

Criminology Board Exam Results April 2013 List Of Passers

The Criminology Board Exam Results for April 2013 have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Tuesday, ten days after the last day of the exam.Criminology Board Exam Results April 2013According to the PRC, a total of 5,701 out of 13,484 examinees successfully passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Criminology in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena,...

Read More

Yeng Constantino's 'Gwiyomi' Goes Viral (Video)

Yeng Constantino is the latest celebrity to catch the "Gwiyomi" fever.The "Hawak Kamay" singer gave in to the insistent requests from her fans and created her own version of "Gwiyomi" or "Kwiyomi," an internet meme wherein one performs a series of cute hand movements to the tune of the song of the same title. She posted it on Sunday night to her Facebook page, where it amassed more than 50,000 likes in just 2 hours.As of this posting, which is 20...

Read More

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking Tonight - PAGASA

The Lyrid Meteor Shower will be peaking tonight, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking Tonight (Photo: NASA)Although not numerous, Lyrids are bright and fast meteors. The shower typically generates a dozen meteors per hour under optimal conditions with a brief maximum that lasts for less than a day, PAGASA said.It is not going to be a good idea to watch the meteor...

Read More

FAMAS Awards 2013 Winners Revealed

The winners of the FAMAS Awards 2013 were announced in a ceremony held at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Sunday night, April 21.The biggest winner of the night was the Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo biopic, "El Presidente," which swept all the technical awards and bagged the Best Picture, Best Director (Mark Meily), Best Actor (ER Ejercito) and Best Supporting Actor (Cesar Montano) awards.The Best Actress went to Kapamilya star Angel Locsin...

Read More

PCSO Lotto Results April 20, 2013

The lotto results for April 20, 2013 are to be announced by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at 9p.m., tonight.PCSO Lotto Results April 20, 2013Tonight's draws include the Grand Lotto 6/55, 6/42 Lotto, Swertres Lotto, 6-Digit Lotto and the EZ Lotto.The jackpot prize for the Grand Lotto has not been won in last few draws, hence it has accumulated to more than P120 million.Nobody won the P6 million pot money during the last draw for...

Read More

Katherine Webb Quits 'Splash' Due To Injury, Replaced By Louie Anderson

Katherine Webb quits "Splash" (Photo Youtube, ABC)Katherine Webb was forced to leave ABC's celebrity diving competition, "Splash," because of an injury.During an interview on Tuesday afternoon with Robin Leach of Las Vegas Sun, Webb was asked about the injuries everyone in the competition sustained and she said, "I already have mild scoliosis in my upper-mid back, so just landing wrong into the water really hurt. For any diver, you land in the water...

Read More

Teachers Board Exam Results March 2013 List Of Passers

The Teachers Board Exam Results for March 2013 have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday, April 18, 2013.Teachers Board Exam Results March 2013According to the PRC, a total of 10,310 elementary teachers out of 37,117 examinees (27.78%) and 15,223 secondary teachers out of 38,433 examinees (39.61%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) given last March 10, 2013 in 14 testing centers...

Read More

Philippine Lotto Results April 17, 2013

The Philippine Lotto results for April 17, 2013 will be drawn at 9pm tonight by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).Tonight's draw is extra exciting since the jackpot prize for the Grand Lotto 6/55 is now over P100 million. The Mega Lotto 6/45 may also yield another multimillionaire for its pot has accumulated to P12 million.Other draws tonight include the daily Swertres and EZ2 Lotto and the 4-Digit Lotto game.Are you feeling lucky...

Read More

Earthquake In The Philippines April 17, 2013

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines on late Wednesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.Earthquake In The Philippines April 17, 2013According to Phivolcs, the quake hit at 5:51pm and centered at 6km southwest of Carmen in North Cotabato. The temblor, which was 9km deep and was tectonic in origin, was felt at the intensities:Intensity V - Carmen, North CotabatoIntensity III - Kidapawan...

Read More

Beer Brain Study: Taste Alone Triggers Release Of Pleasure Chemical Dopamine

A new study suggests that the taste of beer alone is enough to trigger the release of dopamine in the brain, even without the effect of alcohol itself.Beer Brain Study: Taste Of Beer Triggers Dopamine ReleaseUsing a positron emission tomography (PET) scan, researchers at the Indiana University observed the chemical changes in the brains of 49 men after they drank 15ml of beer and again when they tasted Gatorade, the energy drink.The scientists found...

Read More

Mystery Man On Roof During Boston Marathon Bombing Ignites Speculations

A mystery man spotted on the roof of a building during the Boston Marathon bombing has sparked some speculations.Mystery man on roof (Youtube screengrab)Monday's bombing incident in Boston was thought to be a total shock to everyone around the world more than all the other "more horrifying" news on the same day and time span. But as the investigation continues, pieces of the story unfold, and many versions of the incident were heard, with one that...

Read More

NASCAR Suicide: Man Kills Self With Gun At NRA Sprint Cup Race

A man committed suicide using a gun at the National Rifle Association-sponsored NASCAR race in Texas late on Saturday, local authorities said.NASCAR Suicide What was supposed to be a fun, heartbeat-racing event at the infield of Texas Motor Speedway at Fort Worth turned bloody as a Texas man, Kirk Franklin, killed himself during the NASCAR 500 Sprint Cup race.According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office, the 42-year-old man from Saginaw,...

Read More

French Guy Sings 'Pinoy Ako' On Youtube

A young French guy made an awesome cover of the Filipino song, "Pinoy Ako," on Youtube.Hugo Lieber, a 16-year-old lad from Paris, France, has done a number of covers but with his latest one, he decided to do the Tagalog song, which was originally sung by Orange and Lemons for the reality TV show "Pinoy Big Brother."NoypiStuff contacted the talented singer to ask what made him cover the song; if he personally knew anyone from the Philippines; or if...

Read More

Grand Lotto 6/55 Result April 15, 2013 (Philippine Lottery)

Grand Lotto 6/55 Result April 15, 2013The Grand Lotto 6/55 result for April 15, 2013 will appear on this page after they are drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).The jackpot for tonight's PCSO Grand Lotto draw is expected to breach the P100 million mark as noone had the winning combination last Saturday.Other Philippine Lotto Games to be drawn tonight are the Mega Lotto 6/45, Swertres Lotto, 4-Digit Lotto and EZ-2 Lotto.The results...

Read More

Miss Russia Haters: Kazakhstan-Born Beauty Criticized For 'Not Being Russian Enough'

Miss Russia haters want to dethrone Kazakhstan-born beautyThe recently concluded 2013 Miss Russia beauty pageant has raised a lot of eyebrows and has enraged some critics as the stunning contestant number 13, Elmira Abdrazakova, gracefully made her way successfully to the top and won the crown.The 18-year old brunette beauty queen was alleged of being "not Russian enough" to deserve the title and is now placed at the center of online dreadful racism...

Read More

Suicide Counseling Hotline Launched In Philippines

Cases of suicide in the Philippines have been triggering major alarm because of its rampantly increasing rate over the past few months. Because of this, Jean Goulbourn, along with her Board of Trustees, founded the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF), "a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing depression to light through the use of educational lectures, confidential crisis lines and referrals to partner psychologists."Suicide Counseling Hotline...

Read More

Ariella Arida Crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2013

Ariella Arida took home the most sought-after title in the 2013 Binibining Pilipinas pageant, the Miss Universe-Philippines.Ariella Arida (Photo courtesy of Raymond Saldaña) The 24-year-old Alaminos, Laguna native bested 49 other lovely ladies from all over the country to bag the coveted crown, which earned her the right to represent the Philippines in the 2013 Miss Universe tilt. She also won the "Best in Swimsuit" award.During the Question-and-Answer...

Read More

Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Winners, Results

The Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners will be crowned tonight in a glittering coronation night being held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Winners, Results This year, fifty lovely Filipinas from across the country are vying for four coveted titles, the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2013, the Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013, the Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2013 and the Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational...

Read More

Teen Dies Playing Chicken With Amtrak Train In California (Photo)

A California teen lost his life playing chicken with Amtrak train on Thursday.Teen dies playing chicken (Instagram Photo)The San Lorenzo High School community is grieving since one of the school's students got hit and killed in an instant by a northbound Capitol Corridor train while playing chicken with his two friends.Austin Price, a 15-year-old sophomore, failed to leap out of the train's way in time to avoid getting struck last Thursday at 6:00...

Read More

Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Winners To be Crowned On April 14

The Binibining Pilipinas 2013 winners will be crowned on April 14 in a glittering production of the pageant's grand coronation night to be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Winners To be Crowned On April 14To celebrate its golden anniversary, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. selected fifty official candidates this year to vie for the three most sough-after crowns - the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe...

Read More

Meat Recall Expanded: More Manda Products Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

The meat recall announced by Baker, Louisiana-based Manda Packing Company has been expanded to include approximately 468,000 pounds of meat products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.Meat recall expandedFSIS was alerted to the problem by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, who took an intact sample of cooked roast beef at...

Read More

Netbooks Doomed: Small Laptop Computers In The Brink Of Extinction By 2015?

Netbooks are doomed to extinction by 2015, a report says.Netbooks doomed to oblivion in 3 years?For some period of time the hottest computer product that sold in tens of millions of units each year, netbook computers, are now marking the last of their days, with tablets rapidly conquering the computer industry causing their shipments to go down to virtually none after next year, according to an IHS iSuppli Compute Electronics Market Tracker Report...

Read More

Two-Headed Pig Born In Chinese Village (Photo)

Two-Headed Pig (Photo courtesy of AFP, NBC News)Following recent news on the discovery of a two-headed bull shark, Mother Nature has surprised us with yet another one of her showcase of weird creations, this time, a two-headed piglet reported to have been born in China.It was reported that in a village in Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi province, an AFP photographer was able to capture on camera the birth of a piglet with two heads. A photo taken...

Read More