Articles by Maureen Bongat

Maureen Bongat



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Jennifer Lawrence Donates $2M to a Kentucky Hospital That Cares for Kids

American Actress Jennifer Lawrence felt the need to help after visiting a Kentucky hospital that cares for children who are sick. It was during her recent holiday trip that she decided to allot $2 million to establish the "Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit," Lawrence announced Friday, February 12.

Ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear’s Murderers Get 30 Years in Prison

The Venezuelan Court has granted the maximum penalty of 30 years of imprisonment to the last three defendants for the assault and homicide case of ex-Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and her husband, prosecutor said Saturday.

The Story Behind Gastón Frydlewski's 'No Tie' Hickies Shoelaces Startup

Gastón Frydlewski, founder of Hickies, hated tying his shoes. He never liked to create bows using his shoelaces. To him shoelaces are funny and oftentimes ugly. With the thought that other people might have the same idea about shoelaces in mind, he created the startup Hickies with the help of his partner, Mariquel Waingarten.

How Does Michele Molè’s Architectural Masterpiece Palazzo Italia Absorb Smog?

Global warming is the greatest environmental threat the world is facing at present. Time is slowly running out; that's why experts are now working hard to combat this problem.

How to Date a Latina This Valentine's Day 2016

Valentine's Day has almost arrived. People tend to be busier now as they get ready for the big day. But aside from ordering a bunch of bouquets, mouth-watering chocolates and special gifts, guys must also have to invest more time and effort for the day to be extra sweet. So, how can they do that? It's simple. Set a romantic date.

Father of Slain Nicole Lovell Opens Up: ‘I’m Doing a Lot of Blaming Myself’

The emotional David Lovell, Nicole Lovell's father, opened up in an interview with "Dr. Phil" aired Wednesday, Feb. 11, as he shared how he felt towards the incident that cost his daughter's life.

'The Walking Dead' Season 6 ‘Mid-Season’ Spoilers -- ‘Episodes are Going to be Very Dark’

Viewers and comic-book fans can expect a lot more walkers than usual as the "The Walking Dead" Season 6 returns this weekend with its zombie-apocalyptic episodes, which will be darker than usual.

Check Out the World’s Most Expensive Chocolates This Valentine's 2016

This Valentine season, one of the most in demand products worldwide is the chocolate. Aside from flowers, chocolates are often what most people want to give during this special day to express their love, affection and sweetness to their partners. Here are some of the most expensive chocolates that people can actually give their dates on the 14th.

Yahoo Announces First Round of Job Cuts; 107 Sunnyvale Employees to Be Laid Off

Yahoo! gave 60-day notices to 107 Sunnyvale employees as a part of the company's revitalization plan, filed with the California Employment Development Department, Wednesday, February 10.

Borrelia Mayonii: The New Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers at the Mayo clinic have recently discovered a new species of bacteria while testing the blood of people who allegedly have Lyme disease. The B. mayonii bacterium, named after the researchers who have assisted the discovery, is the bacteria that can cause the "debilitating illness" in North America.

Aloysio De Andrade Faria’s Journey to Become One of the Wealthiest Men in Brazil

Aloysio De Andrade Faria is one of the wealthiest men in Brazil that's featured in Forbes. In fact, he is included as the 12th wealthiest person on the list. With no doubt, Faria indeed has everything a person would desire his entire life. He achieved all that when destiny took control of his life, his respect for his father came in and his passion to reach success has evolved.

Disney Officially Announces ‘Frozen’ Is Coming to Broadway in Spring 2018

Queen Elsa, Anna and other characters of "Frozen" will officially be performing live on stage by spring of 2018, said Disney, Tuesday, Feb. 9. Frozen's stage musical adaption will be the ninth musical Disney has brought to Broadway.

7-Month-Old Baby and Parents Killed in Mexico; Authorities Arrest 3 Suspects

Mexican authorities have arrested Juan Antonio Lopez Lopez, Oscar Silver Idael Olmedo Lopez and Arturo Arzate Vargas in connection to the murder of a 7-month-old baby along with his parents outside a convenient store in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca state, Friday, February 5. The suspects were arrested Monday, Feb. 8.

Restorando: Offering Five Years of Convenience in Booking Restaurant Reservations in Latin America

Culinary masterpieces are some of the things Latin America must be really proud of. Every delicacy is like a book that speaks so much about the place's history and culture. That's why the beauty of these culinary masterpieces has been recognized not just in the Caribbean countries but also in the different parts across the world.

Meet Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco: The Mining Mogul of Mexico

Despite being listed as one of the richest persons in the world, mining mogul Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco still has this amazing characteristic of hating to be in the spotlight. Having privacy while becoming a great person is difficult to achieve but Germán nailed it.

Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti: Meet the Latina Behind One of Latin America’s ‘Biggest Diversified Industrial Corporations’

In Latin America's business field, it is difficult to stand out and be successful especially if you are a woman. But Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti was able to establish a name as one of the few Latinas who not just excel but eventually became a billionaire in the field as she follows her family's footsteps.

Search and Rescue Operations Continue After 6.4 Magnitude Taiwan Earthquake

Rescue personnel and other volunteers are still working through rubble to find survivors after two days an earthquake hit Taiwan, Saturday, February 6, days before the most important family holiday in Chinese culture--the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Zika Outbreak Discourages US Citizens From Traveling to Latin America

The Zika outbreak is causing U.S. citizens to refrain themselves from traveling to Latin America and the Caribbean countries.

Amanda Judge Talks About How Her ‘Poverty Reduction Business’ Has Grown Into a ‘Fashion Business’

It was after college that the 26-year-old Amanda Judge wanted to start something new in life, something that could make her happy. With a desire to create a positive impact on the world, she left the U.S. and flew to Latin America to find inspiration.

Lorena Lopez: How This Latina ‘Connects Latin America to the World’

Latin America, with the countries' advancements in technology and abundance of its resources, is considered to be one of the perfect grounds for many different business opportunities around the globe. Lorena Lopez saw how Latin America could become an asset in the business field so she took advantage of it.

Zika Update: Indian Biotech Firm Develops Two Possible Vaccines

Two vaccines which can be used as an immunization against Zika virus were developed by an Indian biotechnology company, according to scientists.

Nicole Lovell Case Update: Official Says Her Death Was Carefully Planned

Natalie Keepers and David Eisenhauer, Virginia Tech students, allegedly planned the crime to abduct and kill Nicole Lovell in late January at the Cook Out, a fast-food chain restaurant, in Blacksburg, Virginia, authorities said Thursday, February 4.

Martha Debayle and How Her Multimedia Empire Helps Mexican Mothers in Prenatal Health, Parenting

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world. That's why most of the time soon-to-be moms end up clueless about how to perfectly do this "special job." That's what urged Martha Debayle to start her own multimedia empire. The BBMundo, or Baby World when translated, became the answer to her frustration when she experienced the stress of being a mother for the first time for herself.

Valeria Pasmanter and How Her Startup Helps Foreigners Find Rooms in Argentina

Finding a place to stay in Argentina is not just stressing but also dangerous. That's why most of the foreigners who had visited the place would often complain about their demoralizing experiences, but Valesia Pasmanter has a way to help them out.

CBS Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone Resigns, Replaced by Leslie Moonves

The 92-year-old Sumner M. Redstone has resigned as the chairman of CBS. The company's position for CEO and president will be replaced by Leslie Moonves while Redstone becomes the company's chairman emeritus. His resignation is effective immediately.
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