Glitter and sparkle illuminated the Shangri-La The Fort Grand Ballroom as Watsons hosted its annual award ceremony — the Health, Wellness, and Beauty (HWB) Awards. With the theme “Night of the Brightest Stars,” the event was a dazzling gala that celebrated excellence and sustainability in the industry. Danilo Chiong, Managing …
Read More »Meet the Win Girls, Willie Revillame’s female co-hosts in new TV5 show
Inday Fatima, Queenay and Ana Ramsey MANILA, Philippines — The newly introduced Win Girls, composed of Inday Fatima, Queenay, and Ana Ramsey, were thrilled to be joining Willie Revillame as his co-hosts in the forthcoming show on TV5. The three girls were recently welcomed into the fold by MQuest Ventures, …
Read More »Job shedding weighs on PH factory activity
PHILIPPINE manufacturers struggled with workforce challenges but industry conditions remained positive in May as output and demand kept growing, S&P Global Market Intelligence said on Monday. The country’s Purchasing Managers Index slipped to 51.9, slightly down from 52.2 in April, but remained above the 50.0 mark for a ninth straight …
Read More »From student to author to hospital volunteer, this N.S. teen is making waves from China
Ahnaleigh Simmonds, 15, speaks fluent Chinese, she’s a published author and she’s a dedicated volunteer at an international hospital in China — administering vaccines, conducting patient surveys and helping organize events. Ahnaleigh Simmonds, 15, was born in Halifax, but has spent most of her life in Shanghai. One could say …
Read More »Atlantic whitefish are on the brink of extinction. Can a captive breeding program save them?
Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up to 200 captive-raised Atlantic whitefish this year as part of the effort to stave off extinction of one of Canada’s most critically endangered species. DFO will track tagged Atlantic whitefish near Petite Rivière watershed. Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up …
Read More »Biden’s play
“With a presidential election on the horizon, Biden faces significant domestic pressure to demonstrate leadership and resolve in ending international conflicts. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has entered a critical juncture as mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a truce deal. …
Read More »PBBM’s Brunei, Singapore visits deepen ties with ASEAN neighbors
President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ Jr.’s back-to-back visits to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have produced beneficial outcomes. As it is the 40th year of Philippines-Brunei diplomatic relations, it was an opportune time for the President to engage His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in a comprehensive dialogue covering defense and security, …
Read More »United States congratulates Philippines for ‘eloquently’ expressing South China Sea position
The presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) persists despite the effort of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to block them and assist the four main vessels of the second civilian resupply mission of the Atin Ito Coalition to the Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine …
Read More »China warns SCS restraint has limits
Lashes out at ‘premeditated provocations’ Singapore, Singapore—China’s defense minister warned Sunday of “limits” to Beijing’s idea of restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region. Dong’s remarks at a security forum in Singapore were a clear reference to the Philippines and …
Read More »DOF to sell government’s share in SLEX
The Department of Finance (DOF) is considering selling the government’s stake in the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) by the end of this year. Finance Undersecretary Catherine L. Fong told Manila Bulletin that the government’s ownership in SLEX is included among the assets slated for privatization in 2024. The government currently holds a …
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