Maroons, Bulldogs focus on UAAP twice-to-beat semis edge

UP’s CJ Cansino (UAAP Media Bureau)  MANILA, Philippines – Final Four-bound University of the Philippines and National University try to boost their twice-to-beat hopes against different foes hitting the homestretch of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament Saturday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Gridlocked on top …

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Politicians, Jewish groups outraged by Montreal imam’s prayer at pro-Palestinian protest

WARNING: This story contains offensive language. A controversial Montreal imam’s speech at a pro-Palestinian demonstration last month has sparked accusations of hate speech and drawn condemnation from politicians and Jewish advocacy groups. In a speech to protesters on Oct. 28, Adil Charkaoui, speaking Arabic, denounced “Zionist aggressors” and called on …

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Recipe: Vigan Longganisa Lasagna, pasta with a Pinoy twist

Vigan Longganisa Lasagna (Photo release)  MANILA, Philippines — Lasagna is among the Italian pasta dishes that Filipinos love. Well, you can love it even more by injecting a Pinoy twist into it. Why not use Vigan longganisa instead of the usual ground beef (or pork!) in your lasagna? Yes, it …

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Military families among Canadians caught up in benefits mess

As Canadians prepare to observe Remembrance Day, some military members, veterans and their families say they’re feeling forgotten amid the messy transition of the Public Service Health Care Plan to Canada Life. Canada Life took over administration of Public Service Health Care Plan in July. As Canadians prepare to observe …

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