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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Paolo Contis' ex-wife and her partner tell the actor: 'All things work together for good'
Following Paolo Contis' reconnection with his ex-wife Lian Paz and their daughters, there's only love and appreciation all around. Under Paolo's post about the reunion, Lian and her partner John Cabahug responded with kind words. Lian cited the Bible verse Romans 8:28 and wrote, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." John meanwhile said, "Pao, I appreciate your thoughtful birthday greeting. Thank you!" "I know you're a good man and I will also treasure our friendship. Andito lang kami, God bless Pao!" he added. The couple had a meal with Paolo, allowing him to reunite with his daughters, Xalene and Xonia. In his post on Thursday, Paolo thanked Lian for "always being kind and forgiving," and John for allowing the reunion to happen. He promised to "have a constant communication" with the family going forward. Paolo and Lian got married in 2009 and separated in 2012. The comedian also has a daughter named Summer with his ex-partner LJ Reyes. The pair broke up in 2021. LJ is now based in New York with her kids and is now married to Philip Evangelista. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
It Started With Her Reluctance To Get Intimate With Partner, Ended In Shocking Diagnosis
Last Updated: British woman Lian suddenly lost all desire for intimacy, along with fatigue and hearing loss. A medical diagnosis later revealed she had multiple sclerosis and FND Romance is often seen as the glue that keeps relationships strong, whether it's between a married couple or those simply in love. However, for one British couple, a sudden lack of intimacy sparked concern, confusion, and ultimately a life-changing discovery. Lian Jones, 42, had once shared a deeply passionate relationship with her partner Adam, 40. But things took a dramatic turn when she began losing interest in romance altogether. What started as a subtle shift soon became a complete lack of desire, and neither of them could understand why. 'I used to consider myself overly romantic," said Lian. 'But one day, everything just changed. I felt like an old person, tired, helpless, and emotionally numb." Her partner initially took it personally. 'Adam thought I didn't love him anymore," she said. 'No matter how much I tried, I couldn't bring back my old self." The couple, desperate for answers, decided to seek medical help and what they discovered was shocking. A Hidden Health Battle Along with her fading libido, Lian began experiencing extreme fatigue, partial hearing loss, and other physical symptoms. After consulting with doctors and undergoing an MRI scan, she was diagnosed with two neurological conditions: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). MS is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, while FND disrupts communication between the brain and the body. 'The connection between my brain and body was breaking down," said Lian. 'And that connection is crucial for sensations like excitement, touch, and even orgasm." She added, 'For women especially, it's difficult, issues like pain, dryness, and lack of desire become daily battles." Stronger Together Despite the emotional and physical toll, Adam stood by Lian's side. 'There were moments I feared he might leave, but he always reminded me that we're a team," she shared. A turning point came when they met an MS neurologist who explained to Adam that the change wasn't emotional, but neurological. These Days Lian is using her story to spread awareness about how MS and related disorders can silently impact romantic relationships. Through social media, she has connected with many others facing similar struggles, especially men who felt abandoned without understanding the root cause. 'It's a very lonely and often invisible experience," she said. Though Lian now struggles with speaking, walking, and even vision, she's committed to living life positively and breaking the silence around chronic illness and intimacy. view comments Location : United Kingdom (UK) First Published: August 07, 2025, 12:35 IST News viral It Started With Her Reluctance To Get Intimate With Partner, Ended In Shocking Diagnosis Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
BBC News
30-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Man reunites with nurses who cared for him as a premature baby
A police officer who was delivered three months early as a baby has been reunited with some of the nurses who cared for Stevens, now 38, was born prematurely at Peterborough District hospital has since been replaced by Peterborough City Hospital, and Mr Stevens and his parents returned to meet some of those who had cared for also presented a cheque to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to improve facilities for the families of other pre-term babies. Father-of-two, Mr Stevens, visited the unit with his parents Lian and Mark, and met three of the nurses - Sharon Holmshaw, Georgina Mason, and Margaret Lewis - who had looked after Barke, neonatal intensive care ward manager, said: "It was an honour to be able to share such precious memories and milestones. "There was a real sense that Zak's journey had come full circle, and it was wonderful to see how well he has thrived after a premature start to life."The hospital had also found a poem his mother had written shortly after his birth in one of the ward's "memory books". Mrs Stevens said: "We wanted to share our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible nurses. It was so special to see them again. "We are forever grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication they gave us. It means the world to us as a family and will always hold a special place in our hearts." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Borneo Post
29-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Smart traffic lights safeguard Tibetan antelope migration
A herd of Tibetan antelopes cross a road while vehicles stop to give way upon staff members' instruction at Hol Xil Nature Reserve, northwest China's Qinghai Province, May 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Long) XINING (July 29): In the early summer, drivers on a stretch of National Highway 109 in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province often encounter a unique spectacle: herds of Tibetan antelopes crossing the busy road. In a display of harmony between nature and human activity, vehicles on the highway pull over and wait patiently, creating a temporary pause in traffic flow to allow the animals to pass safely. More recently, a high-tech 'mobile sentry' has joined this harmonious scene. Stationed by the roadside, it is remotely controlled by dedicated staff who adjust its height and angle, zoom in and out, and meticulously record the entire process of the antelopes crossing the road. Every year from May to July, female antelopes from areas such as Sanjiangyuan in Qinghai, Qiangtang in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and the Altun Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region travel hundreds of kilometers to give birth in the heart of the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve, and many need to cross the iconic National Highway 109. The mobile devices on duty for antelope migration are part of an intelligent management platform for human-wildlife conflict mitigation, which is the result of a key national research and development project. The platform utilizes traffic signals that drivers can understand at a glance, effectively indicating when to proceed or stop, which can minimize the impact of antelope migration on highway traffic and efficiently avoid the risk of collision, said Lian Xinming, head of the project and a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology. 'So far, our project has collected data on 28 groups of antelopes crossing the road during their migration from wintering grounds to breeding grounds,' Lian said. Using video recordings from the mobile devices, researchers analyze the scale and speed of each antelope herd to determine the correlation between the two, providing data support for rapid traffic light response. When the platform detects antelopes approaching the road, it sends an early warning to staff at a nearby protection station, alerting them to direct traffic. Meanwhile, electronic billboards on both sides of the passage display messages such as 'Tibetan antelopes are crossing ahead, please slow down.' Once the last antelope has passed, the platform prompts vehicles to proceed. Lian noted that in situations where some antelopes do not cross the road, only cross halfway or turn back after crossing, the platform also relies on data analysis and AI recognition to rapidly judge the animals' crossing intentions, and to prevent accidents between vehicles and herds. The idea to develop traffic lights for antelope migration in the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve had been brewing in the minds of scientists for two decades. This file photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows a herd of Tibetan antelopes crossing a road en route to their habitat in Sanjiangyuan area, northwest China's Qinghai Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang) Back in June 2004, thanks to the call of the Green River non-governmental environmental organization and support from all sectors of society, China's first traffic lights for wildlife were installed on the Qinghai-Xizang Highway. Yang Xin, who initiated the project, remembers that whenever personnel at the observation point heard a command on their walkie-talkie, they would turn on the traffic lights on both sides of the highway where the antelopes were about to cross. The traffic police would then signal cars to pull over using standard road traffic gestures. Today, with China's advancements in intelligent machinery and other technological fields, those manual traffic lights have been upgraded to a more intelligent system. The management platform is expected to be put into use in 2027. By then, with the help of the smart traffic lights, this lifeline for antelopes migrating to breed and deliver their young will operate more safely and smoothly, Lian said. Under first-class state protection in China, the once-endangered Tibetan antelope is mostly found in Xizang, Qinghai and Xinjiang. The species' population has increased over the past three decades thanks to a ban on illegal hunting and measures implemented to improve habitats. – Xinhua antelopes China fauna traffic lights
Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
MHA appoints new ICA commissioner, CNB director as current leaders step down
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Lian Ghim Hua (left) will be appointed as Commissioner of ICA on Sept 15, 2025, while Mr Sebastian Tan will take over as Director of CNB on Aug 1, 2025. SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on July 2 that it is appointing new leaders for the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB). Current ICA Commissioner Marvin Sim will step down on Sept 15 and later take on another leadership position in the MHA, while Mr Leon Chan, who was appointed acting director of CNB in September 2024 , will step down on Aug 1 . In its news release, MHA highlighted some of Mr Sim's contributions, including his leadership through the Covid-19 pandemic and ICA's multi-year transformation plan to redefine border clearance and service delivery. 'He drove complex border operations in this regard, including the Stay-Home Notice Regime and Safe Travel Office,' MHA said. 'These measures helped safeguard public health and at the same time allowed essential travellers and supplies to flow in and out of Singapore when borders in many parts of the world were closed.' It added that the ICA's New Clearance Concept, implemented under Mr Sim's leadership, saw enhanced border security but has also 'significantly speeded up and eased the immigration clearance process'. Singapore Police Force (SPF) Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations ) Lian Ghim Hua will be appointed as Commissioner of ICA - Designate on Sept 1 . He will take on the commissioner position on Sept 15 . Mr Lian has held several key appointments in SPF, including director of the Operations Department and deputy director of the Criminal Investigation Department. 'As Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Lian led SPF in executing several high-profile security operations in Singapore,' MHA said. This includes the 2023 Presidential Election, Pope Francis' visit in 2024, and the 2025 General Election. Under Mr Lian's leadership, adoption of technology in policing operations was increased. He also strengthened police-community partnership through new volunteer programmes and other initiatives, as well as transformed SPF's regulatory operations through the digitalisation of systems and formulation of policies. 'As SPF's Chief Learning Officer, Mr Lian enhanced SPF's training programmes, infrastructure and systems, including the adoption of simulation technologies to more effectively train police officers,' MHA said. Meanwhile, CNB's acting director Leon Chan will return to SPF after leaving the bureau. He will be appointed Director of the Operations Department - Designate on Aug 1 . Mr Sebastian Tan, currently the senior director of the International Cooperation and Partnerships Division in the MHA headquarters, will take over as CNB director on the same day . Mr Tan has held various key appointments within CNB, including deputy director (Operations), director of Intelligence and director of Enforcement. 'In his appointment as Deputy Director CNB (Operations), Mr Tan oversaw the line divisions and maintained a high tempo of anti-drug enforcement operations,' MHA said. He also oversaw the operationalisation of significant policy and legislative amendments, as well as drove transformation projects in the bureau.
