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Paul Lee (center) with Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo  Basketball star Paul Lee, known as the “Angas ng Tondo,” was recognized by the Manila government for his outstanding achievements in sports. The Magnolia Hotshots’ player in the Philippine Basketball Association received the “Natatanging Manileño sa Larangan ng …

Sherwin Sozon, Tess Castro, Kate Belosillo, Jenny Tipton, Nathan De Leon The Philippine Heritage Society, under the auspicious leadership of Sherwin Sozon, Nathan De Leon and Tess Castro, and in cooperation with the Intramuros Administration, Filipino Heritage Festival, and Admiral Hotel, proudly presented Santa Cruz De Mayo 2024, a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture …

WARNING: This story contains graphic details of violence. The Edmonton man who murdered seven-year-old Bella Desrosiers in front of her mother and little sister will be ineligible for parole for 15 years. Friday’s sentencing comes more than four years after David Moss, in a state of psychosis, stabbed the young …

Police are continuing the search for 31-year-old Tyler Bennett, who escaped from the Stephenville Correctional Centre last week, and are also looking for 36-year-old Pamela Crocker. Police say Crocker could be in the company of Bennett. (RCMP) Police in the Bay St. George area are asking for the public’s help …

Simon Le Bon is known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of Duran Duran  I recall feeling great when Duran Duran was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November 2022. Given the band’s enduring popularity and relevance, it deserved the honor long ago. The news …

Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, left, and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. (Bangkok Post) BANGKOK — Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will discuss the inflation target with the central bank governor, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday, adding additional stimulus measures would be announced next week. The government …

A man is presumed dead after falling into the Niagara River whirlpool last weekend and police have suspended their formal search — although friends and family are working to encourage them to keep looking for 25-year-old Shubham Manchanda, a former international student. It’s believed Shubham Manchanda, 25, ex-international student from …

SpaceX plans to launch more than 42,000 satellites into orbit, and other companies are looking to add thousands more. Now scientists are calling for more research to the possible consequences — including to our recovering ozone hole — as they burn up in our atmosphere when they’re done.  A new …

As hate crimes towards South Asian communities have seen a steady increase, the topic of racism, typically shied away from within South Asian cultures, is on the forefront of the community’s mind as they grapple with how to confront it. 'We need champions who could speak up for the international …

When the SIM Card Registration Act was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in 2022, it was welcomed with so much optimism with its promise to curb text scams and fraud. By requiring the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards, the law’s objective is to eliminate the anonymity …