The national sepak ‘Thunder Cats’ takraw team displays the PH flag. The Philippines bagged a bronze medal in the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup held at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Philippine men’s team, labeled as overachievers by their top official, guaranteed themselves of a podium finish with …
Read More »Eala stuns Aussie foe to stay on track of French Open main draw
Alex Eala (Facebook / Alex Eala) MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala knows the enormity of what she is about to accomplish — a feat that would change Philippine tennis forever. So when Eala trailed by a set and 2-4 in the decider, the 18-year-old Rafael Nadal student from this archipelagic …
Read More »Alisah Bonaobra kicks off Canadian concert tour
Singer Alisah Bonaobra finished as a runner up in the second season of ‘The Voice of the Philippines’ Singer Alisah Bonaobra considers it a miracle that one of her records bagged the Inspirational Song of the Year trophy from an award-giving body with a good reputation and mainstream influence. That’s how …
Read More »Creating a cool, coastal home
Transform spaces into an oasis of contemporary comfort with Crate and Barrel’s new collections, Cool Coastal Home; and the Modern Organic Home. The collections boast beautifully curated aesthetic packed with mixed materials, sculptured curves and travel-inspired finds; as well as exciting collaborations with American interior designer Leanne Ford and star …
Read More »Late snowfall puts a ‘freeze’ on summer for these provinces
While many Canadians are basking in an early taste of summer as we head into the final days of May, some folks are left getting the cold shoulder. High humidity across southern Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick has temperatures feeling like the high-twenties to low-thirties everyone has come to expect …
Read More »Craftsmanship meets creativity in KCurated by Kenneth Cobonpue
Within a wide array of choices for home décor and accessories brands, KCurated by acclaimed Filipino Industrial Designer Kenneth Cobonpue, stands out. KCurated presents an assortment of meticulously curated items: from quirky accents to imaginative embellishments, these pieces add a touch of personality and charm to any space they inhabit. …
Read More »Romualdez hails Paris-bound Pinoy athletes, hands financial support
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd from left) hands over financial assistance to Filipino athletes competing in the Paris Summer Olympics Athletes during a courtesy call at the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 22, 2024). Romualdez extended his well-wishes and thanked them for bringing honor to …
Read More »Poultry producer’s farm still under quarantine following deadly avian flu infection
A poultry producer in Lower Branch, N.S., who lost more than 200 birds after avian flu infected her farm is still months away from getting the all-clear to restart business. Lunenburg County farm lost 210 birds following February bout with bird flu. A poultry producer in Lower Branch, N.S., who …
Read More »She’s the prom king, queen, and everything in between: Meet the only high school grad in King’s Cove this year
Maggie Long has been the only person in her grade at St. Mark’s School in King’s Cove since Grade 3. (Troy Turner/CBC) St. Mark’s School in King’s Cove, a tiny town of 90 people on Newfoundland’s Bonivista Peninsula, has been Maggie Long’s second home most of her life. It’s where …
Read More »Sarnia chemical plant appealing provincial order to reduce toxic emissions
A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been shut down over benzene emissions says complying with certain conditions set out by the provincial government can’t be done safely and will cost up to $50 million. Company says complying with conditions will cost up to $50 million. A chemical plant …
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