By Katherine Evangelista INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The prosecution team on Wednesday slammed the defense panel’s argument on why Chief Justice Renato Corona was singled out in the impeachment case when other Supreme Court justices were involved in the ruling on the temporary restraining order for former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In a news conference held after the impeachment … read more…
Company sues Apple over iPad name in Shanghai
By: Elaine Kurtenbach AP Business Writer SHANGHAI— Apple Inc. defended its right to use the iPad trademark in China in a heated court hearing Wednesday that pitted the electronics giant against a struggling Chinese electronics company that denies having sold the mainland China rights to the popular tablet computer’s name. Shenzhen Proview Technology’s lawyer Xie Xianghui … read more…
Adele wins big again at hometown Brit Awards
Agence France-Presse LONDON—Just over a week after her spectacular sweep at the Grammys, British soul diva Adele triumphed on home soil Tuesday at the annual Brit Awards in London. The 23-year-old picked up two awards — including the prestigious British album of the year — to add to the six Grammys she won in Los … read more…
How do you raise a 7-year-old angel like Bronte?
By: Audrey Tan-Zubiri Philippine Daily Inquirer It’s not very often I get to meet a real angel. Last Wednesday, that was exactly what I got to do. Bronte Henfling had no wings or halo—only tap dancing shoes, a tiara and hot-pink nails, as all 7-year-old angels do. I had been looking forward to meeting Bronte ever … read more…
‘Bourne’ star urges Oscar winner to visit PH
By: the Entertainment staff Philippine Daily Inquirer Seems “The Bourne Legacy” has won at least one famous tourist for the Philippines, long before the movie debuts onscreen. If plans push through, the new visitor is a hunky Oscar winner. A “Bourne” Actor convinced Oscar Hunk to visit the country—specifically, its famous beaches. OH is expected to … read more…
Stars gather in Las Vegas to honor Muhammad Ali
Associated Press LAS VEGAS—A casino owner paid more than a million dollars for boxing gloves Muhammad Ali used to defend his title. Samuel L. Jackson dedicated a rendition of “Stand By Me” to the boxer. And US President Barack Obama told the icon in a birthday tribute that he inspired the world. By the end … read more…