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As a hurricane barrelled down on the island of Jamaica Wednesday, newlyweds from Edmonton with their closest friends and family were huddled in a hotel, praying the country’s airports would be still standing in the morning. The scene was a far cry from their arrival on the idyllic island on …

Jessy Mendiola MANILA, Philippines — Actress Jessy Mendiola has returned to showbiz after 5 years as she signed a contract with ABS-CBN again. During the contract signing, Jessy said that she did not expect to be back in showbiz. “Parang tinanggap ko na hindi na ako babalik and that’s okay …

STRONG TAGLINE. The “Love the Philippines” slogan serves as backdrop for ushers welcoming the delegates of the United Nations Tourism during a technical tour in Camotes Islands, Cebu on Thursday (June 27, 2024). The slogan attracts travelers to learn more about Filipino culture and destinations. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) LAPU-LAPU CITY, …

BIG UPSET. Justin Brownlee soars for a dunk as he leads Gilas Pilipinas upset world no. 6 Latvia, 89-80, in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments 2024 in Riga, Lativa early Thursday (July 4, 2028-Manila time), Brownlee finished with a nearly triple-double performance of 26 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists …

A strike action taken by 1,359 Bombardier aircraft assembly workers in June is continuing after the Unifor union members voted to reject a tentative agreement Tuesday.  Toronto’s Pearson airport and Waterloo’s airport are affected. A strike action taken by 1,359 Bombardier aircraft assembly workers is continuing after the Unifor union …

TRIBUTE. National and local officials will celebrate the life and works of Eddie Romero, National Artist for Film and Broadcast, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental from July 5-7, 2024. The unveiling of a bronze bust of the Dumaguete native will highlight the commemoration, as well as the screening of his notable …

K-pop idols Jimin and Jungkook are going to be featured in a new travel reality show titled “Are You Sure?!”  The announcement came after months of anticipation, with BTS revealing that the show will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Aug. 8. Jungkook initially hinted at the project during a guest …

A woman from China has been arrested at a Vermont lake bordering Quebec for trying to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, into Canada by kayak, according to border patrol agents. Eastern box turtles are worth $1,400 each on the black market. A woman from China has been …

Latvia head coach Luca Banchi/FIBA  MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas’ strong start “created a sort of panic” for powerhouse Latvia, head coach Luca Banchi admitted, as the Asian team stunned the hometown bets early Thursday morning (Manila time). Gilas started the game 8-0, which set the tone the rest of …

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But the 27-year-old graduate student, who currently lives with her partner in Toronto in a 500-square-foot apartment, would also like more space. Like many young Canadians, she’s realizing she can’t have both. 55% of young Canadians in recent study said housing crisis …