Fashion luminary Puey Quiñones has partnered with Rustan’s to unveil a collection that embodies the very essence of couture. Fashion luminary Puey Quiñones Quiñones blends the rich heritage of the Philippines with contemporary fashion to craft garments that are more than just clothes; they are an extension of the modern …
Read More »Daniel Padilla applauds Kathryn Bernardo for film success
Daniel Padilla (right) recognizes his girlfriend, Kathryn Bernardo’s (left) unique impact on the film industry Philippine cinema” following the success of A Very Good Girl, which has already earned more than P100 million at the tills. The 28-year-old star emphasized Kathryn’s unique impact on the film industry, acknowledging her as …
Read More »SpaceX hopes for second Starship flight test next week
WASHINTON, United States — SpaceX is hoping to re-launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, next week, the company said, after an attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion. “Starship preparing to launch as early as November 17, pending final regulatory approval,” SpaceX said on X Friday evening. …
Read More »Office workers still aren’t back in full force, so what’s next for Canada’s downtowns?
More than a year after pandemic-era restrictions lifted, many urban downtowns in Canada are still dealing with vacant offices, low foot traffic and safety concerns. Calgary and Winnipeg are two cities putting recovery plans in motion. Slow post-pandemic recovery continues with national downtown office vacancy rate at 18.9%. At 11 …
Read More »Rare egg-laying mammal rediscovered in Indonesia
Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded. Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, named after British naturalist David Attenborough, was …
Read More »Be RICEponsible: Each year, wasted rice can feed 2.5 M people
Rice is our staple food. To Filipinos, no meal is complete without rice. Unfortunately, because it is a staple, many people have developed the bad habit of taking more than enough rice on one’s plate – and leaving to waste what is not consumed. Each Filipino wastes at least two …
Read More »Smells like a trap
The organization has the singular purpose of ending the existence of the Jews and removing Israel from the global map. In a classic gambit that terrorists use to flee from a cornered situation, Hamas has offered to release up to 15 hostages in exchange for a 48-hour “pause.” The terror …
Read More »Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media
This photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows China coast guard personnel sailing an aluminum hulled boat at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) SOUTH CHINA SEA, unidentified — As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops …
Read More »More intelligence funds sought after latest Ayungin water cannon incident
This photo taken on Nov. 10, 2023 shows China coast guard personnel sailing aluminum hulled boats at Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (AFP / Jam Sta Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are urging Congress to promptly approve increased funding for agencies responsible for safeguarding the West …
Read More »Fitch affirms PH credit rating of ‘BBB’
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (PNA file photo by Avito C. Dalan) MANILA –Fitch Ratings kept the Philippines’ investment grade rating at “BBB” after noting the economy’s strong medium-term growth prospects, declining liabilities, macroeconomic stability, and sound economic rules. Fitch forecasts growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), to average …
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