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9 August

Meeting with Myanmar’s Rohingya blocked–UN envoy

Yangon, Myanmar—A United Nations(UN) human rights envoy said her whirlwind visit to Myanmar was marred by disappointments: She was barred from meeting long-persecuted Rohingya Muslims and talks with several senior officials were denied or canceled at the last minute. And when she met with government critics, security officials were there, quietly snapping pictures.

9 August

The final major, a different set of stars

By Doug Ferguson / The Associated Press Tiger Woods started the year with high hopes and a clean bill of health. Rory McIlroy was the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, the winner of back-to-back majors and the overwhelming favorite to complete the career Grand Slam at the Masters and expand his trophy case of majors. The landscape looks …

9 August

2022 Winter Olympics seen to bring economic benefits to Beijing–analysts

Clinching the right to host the Winter Olympics in 2022 will provide hefty economic opportunities for Beijing and its surrounding regions, analysts say.

9 August

Lenovo unveils new Vibe On campaign, Vibe Shot smartphone

Lenovo Philippines, the local subsidiary of the Chinese computer-technology and smartphone giant, launched recently its new Vibe On campaign, which aims to boost people’s awareness of its smartphones, the latest of which is the Lenovo Vibe Shot, which boasts of, among others, a 16-megapixel main camera and a 5-inch full high-definition screen.

9 August

Updated Oracle Sales Cloud to help sales teams boost revenue

To provide sales teams with the modern processes, tools, resources and intelligence required to increase revenue, Oracle recently announced significant updates to Oracle Sales Cloud.

9 August

Power Mac Center expands SM Megamall store

Power Mac Center recently unveiled its newly renovated store at SM Megamall that reveals a more dynamic presence.

9 August

Filipino-American Llana puts on the crown in ‘The King and I’

By Mark Kennedy / The Associated Press New York—Jose Llana got his first professional acting gig by trying on his dream role: professional actor. The talented Filipino-American singer and performer was 19 when he skipped class to attend an Equity audition for the 1996 Broadway revival of The King and I, despite not owning a union card. Llana waited until a fellow actor didn’t show up for his time slot. “I looked around …

9 August

‘Inside Out’ co-director thrilled to bring film to Filipinos

By Teresa Cerojano / The Associated Press The Filipino-American co-director of the box-office hit Inside Out says it’s a dream come true for him to be sharing with Filipinos the animated film he helped create.

9 August

Nothing really fantastic about ‘Fantastic Four’

Review by Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press I’ll admit it: About an hour into Fantastic Four, the inexplicably plodding and dreary new attempt to adapt the beloved Marvel story, I started thinking about Ethan Hunt from Mission: Impossible.

9 August

Reimagined classics, Pinay-penned dramas for Dulaang UP’s 40th season

After 39 years, 180 productions, numerous artists and countless possibilities, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP or DUP) is all set to begin its 40th season with the theme “20/20 Vision: Clarity. Originality. Perspective.” With Dexter M. Santos as the theater company’s new artistic director, this season’s line-up puts premium on strengthening the DUP brand and continuing its legacy. The …

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August, 2015