A program meant to expedite pardons for cannabis possession is still experiencing low uptake — and the federal government says it still doesn’t know how many possession records have been “sequestered” under a different program. Government has until mid-November to ‘sequester’ possession records under alternative program. A program meant to …
Read More »Former TD Bank employee took bribes to falsify documents, help move cash to Colombia
A former TD Bank employee falsified documents to open dozens of accounts and provided concierge-like services to help cash flow across borders, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Bank says it’s working with law enforcement to ‘support the prosecution of criminals.’ A former TD Bank employee falsified documents to open dozens …
Read More »Filipina rower seeks historic win in Paris
ROW, row, row your boat gently down to … Paris. Rowing for eight years, all streams led to Joanie Delgaco’s Olympic dream as she becomes the first Filipina rower to qualify in the Olympics and guns for a historic win in the upcoming 2024 Paris Games. Joanie Delgaco PHOTO BY …
Read More »Foreign investors withdrew $312-m funds from PH in April
The Philippines registered $312 million in net outflows of foreign portfolio investments or hot money in April 2024, higher than the $236-million net withdrawals in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Friday. It said that on a year-on-year basis, the April 2024 net outflows were smaller than $352 …
Read More »Woman’s 12-hour torture killing took place Christmas Day, judge hears in manslaughter plea
WARNING: The details in this article are graphic and violent. One of the people responsible for torturing and killing a Calgary woman on Christmas Day 2016 pleaded guilty Monday. For 12 hours, Tammie Howard, also known as Irish, was hung from the rafters of a garage in the southeast community …
Read More »Dimples Romana teases upcoming project with Rein Entertainment
Actress Dimples Romana was recently in talks with the production company Rein Entertainment for a new project and took to Instagram to share a few snaps from the meeting. In her post, the actress shared several photos together with several figures from the production company, such as producer Charm Guzman, …
Read More »Rho, Constantino lead hunt for Lakewood glory
Hyun Ho Rho/Pilipinas Golf MANILA, Philippines — Determined to achieve a breakthrough on the Philippine Golf Tour, Hyun Ho Rho has gone the extra mile to sharpen his skills and boost his confidence in the days leading up to the ICTSI Lakewood Championship in Nueva Ecija. The P2.5 million tournament begins …
Read More »Dynasty or destiny? SMB defends title vs hungry Meralco
One is eyeing to restore its dynasty while the other is hoping to meet its long-coveted destiny. It’s a power struggle for the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup crown as defending champion San Miguel meets its new challenger in Meralco in the best-of-seven finals which will begin on Wednesday, June 5, …
Read More »Dapitan’s Motor Fiesta a success
CEBU CITY — Solidifying its status as the “Sports Capital of Zamboanga Peninsula,” Dapitan City hosted the First Motor Fiesta 2024: National Moto Drag Race Tournament. Dapitan City Tourism Officer Apple Marie Agolong (left) shows the elegant trophies that were awarded to winners of the First Motor Fiesta 2024: National …
Read More »Likha 3 celebrates Filipino craftsmanship at the PICC
The world-class creations of Filipino craftsmen and designers are showcased starting tomorrow in Likha 3 at the PICC. The works of Filipino craftsmen and designers will be exhibited in the third edition of “Likha” at the Philippine International Convention Center from June 6 to 11. With the theme “Sining ng …
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