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MR.DIY and Pagna’t Imontanosa Group bring smiles to 80 schoolchildren in Benguet Province with the distribution of hygiene kits and school supplies for this year’s ‘Pencil for a Smile.’ MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains, thick fog and steep, zigzagged roads didn’t hinder the representatives of home improvement retailer MR.DIY on …

Acting legend Donald Sutherland was born in Saint John, N.B., in 1935, but he spent many childhood years in Nova Scotia. “I’m a Bluenoser, I guess,” he once said. “I smell like it. I feel like it. I think like it. The jokes that I find funny are essentially Nova …

Mason Amos has left the Blue Eagles’ nest to join the Green Archers ranks. / UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines – In a development that some Filipino college basketball fans claim even trumps the player movements in the first day of the NBA free agency, sweet-shooting big man Mason Amos …

Foreign currency deposits held by banks in the Philippines reached an all-time high of $58.6 billion as of end-March 2024, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This represented an increase of about $4.2 billion, or 7.7 percent, from the $54.4 billion recorded at end -December 2023. FCDU refers …

Following Jeff Cheng’s sudden resignation as the Filipinas’ team manager, Freddy Gonzalez has personally announced his temporary appointment for the role with the women’s program as his top priority. Freddy Gonzalez (PFF)  The 46-year-old official is up for another task on top of overseeing both the men’s and women’s squads …

Manny Castañeda (Manny Castañeda via Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actor and director Manny Castañeda has passed away. Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chairman Jose Javier Reyes paid tribute to his friend on Facebook. “We were eight years old when we met. We missed a number of years …

Taiwan recently extended its visa-free entry policy for Philippine passport holders until July 2025  Taiwan has steadily gained popularity as a travel destination among Filipinos, largely due to its accessibility and diverse attractions. A key factor contributing to its appeal is the visa-free entry policy for Philippine passport holders, recently …

Courtesy: Erik Drost via Wikipedia  New York, United States—Chris Paul is set to form a partnership with Victor Wembanyama at the San Antonio Spurs next season after agreeing a one-year $11 million deal with the franchise, reports said Sunday as NBA free agency got underway. The 39-year-old, 12-time NBA All-Star, …

When a fire chief in rural Nova Scotia came across a post about a fire department in rural Saskatchewan losing everything in a fire, he knew his department had to do something. Matthew Mundle, the fire chief in Shinimicas, N.S., decided the answer was to donate a fire truck. On …

The SM Mall of Asia Main Atrium was filled with vibrant colors and excitement as SM Beauty hosted its 2024 Pride event, “So Much Pride.” The atrium transformed into a showcase of beauty, inclusivity, and self-expression, drawing a diverse crowd for an evening of celebration. “So Much Pride” demonstrated SM …