Composite image of actors John Lloyd Cruz and Nadine Lustre (Philstar.com / File) MANILA, Philippines — The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino revealed the nominees for the 2023 Gawad Urian Awards, the ceremony’s 46th edition. Sundance Film Festival 2022 darling “Leonor Will Never Die” and Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2022 Special Jury Prize …
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Türkiye’s 100th National Day reception reminded us that while we may be separated by geography, we are united in the celebration of milestones that define our nations’ rich histories and shared aspirations for the future CONGRATULATIONS, TÜRKIYE! Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Republic of Túrikye, Vice President Sarah Duterte, …
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At a Glance Then on Thursday, Nov. 2, the six-year-old daughter of Alvin Aguilar — the founding father of Filipino mixed martial arts — and Maybelline Masuda retained her crown to clinch her second consecutive world title in the 2023 Abu Dhabi World Festival Jiu-Jitsu Championships at the Mubadala Arena …
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Alex Eala (Facebook / Alex Eala) MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is going to the semifinals of the W60 Nantes after dominating hometown bet Leolia Jeanjean, 6-2, 2-0 (retired) Thursday night (Manila time). Jeanjean started hot, winning the first three games in dominating fashion. After Eala blanked her in the …
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Olivia Rodrigo in the “Drivers License” music video (Screengrab via Olivia Rodrigo YouTube channel) MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is rumored to be dating British actor Louis Partridge, best known for his role in the “Enola Holmes” films, opposite Millie Bobby Brown. A source told entertainment media …
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As the federal government weighs whether to regulate so-called forever chemicals as toxic, CBC’s Marketplace tested popular makeup brands for these chemicals and found measurable levels in three of four brands. Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, are a group of more than 12,000 chemicals used in a …
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After withstanding the once in a lifetime pummeling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s restaurant industry is still in dire straits and many businesses are in danger of going under. More than half of Canadian restaurants are currently losing money, despite prices higher than ever. After withstanding the once in a …
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The sport of breaking is entering uncharted territory. Set to make its Pan American Games debut this week in Santiago, Chile, breaking, also known as breakdancing, will takes its place alongside fellow Olympic sports at a major Games for the first time. Vancouver’s Phil Kim, Toronto’s Tiffany Leung vying for …
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It turns out bird-brained might not be the insult we thought it was. According to research done by a pair of universities in Germany, roosters may have the ability recognize themselves. But it took an unconventional method to get there. A research team in Germany came up with a new …
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By now, pending any protests, delays or disqualification cases, the winners of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have already been proclaimed. Among them, we see both new faces, especially among SK representatives, and returning personalities. Some prevailed in tightly contested races, while others secured victory by a …
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