Lifestyle

Couples reminded on responsible sex

by Niña Corpuz, ABS-CBN News — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:18:45 +0000

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded couples on Monday to have responsible sex on Valentine's Day. Just like last year, the DOH is not distributing condoms on Valentine's Day.

10 most romantic OPM tunes

By Edwin P. Sallan, ABS-CBNNews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:14:11 +0000

How does one love thee, especially on Valentine’s Day? Well, let us count the tunes.

Over 1M visitors expected for Panagbenga

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:48:41 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – More than one million visitors are expected to watch the grand float parade of this year’s Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City, which will be held later this month.

Makati to launch mobile salon on V-Day

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:32:47 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - The Makati City government is set to launch a mobile salon, which will offer free manicures and haircuts to senior citizens, on Valentine's Day, February 14.

Mass weddings at SM malls on Feb. 14

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:09:33 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- The Home Development Mutual Fund, more popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, will sponsor a mass wedding for its members on February 14, Valentine’s Day, to be simultaneously held at the SM Mall of Asia and other SM Malls in Baguio, Naga, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro.

Lukewarm reviews for Mendoza’s ‘Captive’

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:54:29 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Early reviews of Brillante Mendoza’s latest movie “Captive” have been lukewarm at best.

Can't serenade your love? There's a service for that

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:46:34 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- If you are a boyfriend, husband or suitor who cannot sing to save your life, you may want to hire a real performer or a recording artist to do the serenading for you this Valentine season.

Lhuillier dazzles with red, black at NY fashion week

Reuters — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:01:42 +0000

NEW YORK -- Designer Monique Lhuillier lit up her Fall 2012 runway show on Saturday with gowns and cocktail dresses in red, black and shimmer that looked like fireworks in motion.

VERA files: Grace Lee didn't hint at marriage to PNoy

ABS-CBNnews.com — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:33:55 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - (UPDATED) VERA Files issued a statement on Monday hours after Korean television and radio personality Grace Lee cried foul over one of its reports, which quoted her as saying that she sees herself marrying President Benigno Aquino III.

Dining with the romance of the past at Ilustrado

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:10:21 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - With its centuries-old churches and other structures, it's no wonder why it is an enduring part of the Philippine landscape and among the favorite venues for dates and weddings. One of the well-known restaurants here is Ilustrado at Calle Real, which has been luring diners with its refinement and sense of exclusivity.

Travel Picks: Top 10 places to propose marriage

Reuters — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:25:34 +0000

NEW YORK - Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you are thinking about popping the question, online travel advisor Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) has come up with a list of the top 10 places to propose that may help you to get the romance and the "Wow!" factor right on the day.

Captors and hostages bond in Philippine kidnap film

By Sarah Marsh, Reuters — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:19:52 +0000

BERLIN, Germany - Boundaries between kidnappers and hostages are blurred in Philippine drama "Captive", which stars French actress Isabelle Huppert and premiered at the Berlin film festival on Sunday.

People flock to last day of Hot Air Balloon Festival

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:11:53 +0000

Dinagsa ang huling araw ng Hot Air Balloon Festival sa Clark, Pampanga. Pero ang agaw-eksena ay wedding proposal sa kalagitnaan ng piyesta. Nagpa-Patrol, Jenny Reyes. TV Patrol, Pebrero 12, 2012, Linggo

Flower prices up 50% as Feb. 14 nears

ABS-CBNnews.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:00:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- With Valentine's Day just around the corner, prices of flowers have expectedly gone up.

Marriage proposal steals attention at Clark balloon fest

ABS-CBNnews.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:56:58 +0000

MANILA, Philippines -- Visitors to the 17th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Clark Air Field in Pampanga witnessed a different kind of spectacle on Sunday: a marriage proposal.