The Eiffel Tower, one of Paris’ greatest historical monuments, will be surrounded by an 8-foot glass wall by the end of 2017. The city government of Paris has bared plans to construct a wall made entirely of bullet-proof glass at the north and south ends of the tower. Speaking in a news conference last week, Deputy Mayor Jean-Francois Martins acknowledged that …

Whenever people think of Valentine’s Day, three little words inevitably crop up. You know which ones: “I love you.” Inevitably people try to find ways to express these three little words through gifts, dates and other forms of affection on this day. But what about those unaffected by the hype? Well, they get creative. In the lead-up to February 14, …

Be bitter no more and feel better ‘mi amor’ because even if you’re single, you can get yourself a date this Valentine’s Day— with food! Cow & Chicken Modern Brunch Dining posted on their Facebook page their Valentine’s Day treat not only for couples but also for these couples’ third wheels. Pasig Resto: Third Wheel’s Free Meals On Valentine’s Day As …

UPDATE (Feb. 10, 1:45 p.m.): Baguio City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan shared a message telling the public that Baguio City is not on red alert. He confirmed it is only “a neighboring municipality” that is on heightened alert” due to the joint police and military operation after the razing of two Philex trucks.  He also reminded the public not to …

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere finally quashed rumors that she is a lesbian. Speaking to a local news channel, she clarified that she is not in a gay relationship with a fellow pageant sister. She also said that she is very much in love with her boyfriend, a French dentist. Rumors Based On Instagram Photos Rumors started circulating about her …

Thinking of bringing your date to something spectacular this Valentine’s? The much-awaited music and lights show of the year, the 8th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition, is opening on Feb. 11, Saturday. Once again, the night sky near SM Mall of Asia will light up as leading pyrotechnic companies compete for this year’s grand winner award. This year’s competition will bring …

Former Japanese warlord Takayama Ukon is one step closer to sainthood. The Roman Catholic Church recently recognized Takayama’s martyrdom through a beatification ceremony in Osaka last February 7. Cardinal Angelo Amato conducted the ceremony in behalf of the Vatican, which was attended by over 12,000 Catholic faithful. Takayama died while in exile in Manila, after he was forced to leave …

The headlines are fully loaded with the recent good deed that Miss Bulgaria Violina Ancheva did for pinay teen, Zyra Cifra. Zyra’s mother, Issay Gallano, had a hand on this experience as she was the one who immediately responded to Miss Bulgaria’s Facebook post on Jan. 30. This issue has recently been talked about more as bashers on social media say Zyra and the family …

After a series of regional launches in Cebu, Baguio and Davao, and a grand launch in Manila October last year, the mechanics for the National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA) 2017 are finally out. The awards will have three major categories: Digital Art in Print, Animation and Digital Games. Deadline for entries will be on April 17, 2017. NDAA 2017 Categories: …

Members of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and officers from the SSS’ legal department failed to arrest Dr. Joel Mendez, beauty doctor to the stars, during a raid in his house in Quezon City recently. Dr. Mendez has a standing warrant of arrest in relation to his alleged violation of the Social Security System law. According to the …