Clockwise from left: ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘1521,’ ‘Bridgerton’ (Lucasfilm, Pixar, STAR / File, Netflix) MANILA, Philippines — Just like that, the first half of 2024 is coming to an end and the weather is beginning to shift. Crazy as the forecast is, what’s certain is the arrival of …
Read More »South Korean president to host Africa summit eyeing minerals, trade
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol waves as he delivers a speech after a South Korea-US joint military drill at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon on June 15, 2023. (AFP / Jung Yeon-je) SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea will aim to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade …
Read More »Ticketmaster owner Live Nation confirms data breach
Live Nation Entertainment says it’s investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster unit, the latest in a string of high-profile corporate hacks in the past year. Hacking group reportedly demands ransom, threatens to sell personal information. Live Nation Entertainment said on Friday it was investigating a data breach at its …
Read More »Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners
The B.C. government says it is tripling funding for its program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes in anticipation of the onset of hotter and drier conditions in June. New funding aims to provide free air conditioners to around 19,000 more households in B.C. The B.C. …
Read More »13 more added to P3-T worth of PPP projects
New Bohol International Airport (Photo courtesy of Art Tugade FB) MANILA – The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said 134 projects worth PHP3.03 trillion are in the pipeline for undertaking between the government and private sector. Data released by the PPP Center over the weekend showed that 13 unsolicited proposals were recently added …
Read More »PEZA to revive Albay’s coastal village as global value chain player
ECOZONE DEV’T. The facade of the Administration Building at Pantao Port in Brgy. Pantao, Libon, Albay. Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing two locations in Pantao for economic zone development. (Courtesy of PEZA) MANILA – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) aims to propel economic activities in a coastal village in Libon, …
Read More »J.Lo cancels tour amid Affleck split rumors
BENNIFER NO MORE? Ben Affleck (left) and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship began with their first meeting on the set of the 2003 film ‘Gigli’ Jennifer Lopez said Friday she was canceling her summer tour to spend more time with her family as rumors circulate over a split with actor-husband Ben Affleck. …
Read More »Christi McGarry pays tribute to local fashion designers, creatives behind her MUPH 2024 look
While stunning in the eye-catching archival dress by Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel, Miss Universe Philippines 4th runner-up Christi McGarry took the time to recognize the designers and creative team behind her show-stopping looks during the competition. In a post shared with her fans, the beauty queen thanked Filipino fashion …
Read More »Coo captures silver in Asian BMX championships
Patrick Coo (left) with gold winner Komet Sukprasert of Thailand and bronze medalist Shimada Ryo of Japan Patrick Bren Coo clinched the silver medal at the 2024 Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships in Thailand to validate further his rising potential in the discipline. The silver medal he clinched at the …
Read More »Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says
A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life. New survey results detail the most common traumatic experiences, explores link to PTSD. WARNING: This story contains …
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