Malick Diouf (10) had a monster double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds. (UAAP Media Bureau) MANILA, Philippines — The UP Fighting Maroons punched the first ticket to the UAAP Season 86 Final Four after surviving a scare from the UE Red Warriors, 79-72, Wednesday afternoon at the Smart Araneta …
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Canada’s largest pulp-and-paper company should lose its sustainability credentials because new information shows that it’s closely tied to an Indonesian conglomerate that has destroyed vast stretches of tropical rainforest, Greenpeace Canada says. Complaint claims Paper Excellence ineligible for credential due to alleged ties with Indonesian conglomerate. Canada’s largest pulp-and-paper company …
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CBC News has received dozens of stories from people in wheelchairs describing mistreament by airlines, including a non-verbal man who was nearly dropped while being transferred to his seat, and who suffered a bloody wound on his elbow. Passenger rights expert said regulatory framework needs reform to prevent more incidents. …
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The staff of Veganuary celebrating World Vegan Day last November 1. (Photo release) MANILA, Philippines — November 1 is not only All Saints’ Day, it is also World Vegan Day. It is a day when vegans all over the world come together to raise awareness about animal rights and to …
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Last Oct. 30, Filipinos once again cast their votes for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE). From the campaign period to post-election, colorful political tarpaulins adorned the streets, bearing the faces and slogans of candidates vying for public office. These eye-catching banners are essential for campaigns, but they often …
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Clockwise: Stills from “Wish,” “Napoleon,” “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” and “The Marvels” (Disney, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate) SINGAPORE, Singapore — (November 7) Halloween can step aside, at least a little bit, because the holiday fever returns with a side of blockbuster releases in theaters and streaming. From …
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WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office-sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling. Company enters restructuring agreement to ‘drastically reduce’ debt. WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office-sharing company once seen as …
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Philippine Azkals (Philippine Football Federation) MANILA, Philippines — Neil Etheridge, Mike Ott and Bienvenido Maranon will be headlining the 26-man roster of the Philippine Azkals in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers at home, the Philippine Football Federation said. Etheridge will be the Azkals’ captain. Aside …
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Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard unveiled his economic update today. With the province’s economic growth expected to remain sluggish, spending outlined in the mini-budget is aimed at food banks, social housing and dealing with the impact of climate change. Economic update includes small tax breaks and millions for food banks, …
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Sandara Park, or Dara, former member of K-pop group 2NE1, has welcomed her new sister-in-law to their family. Dara’s brother Thunder, 33, former member of K-pop boy band MBLAQ, and Mimi, 30, former member of girl group Gugudan, previously announced that they were in a relationship and were planning to …
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Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario
