Building blocks of friendship and culture

Royal Danish Embassy hosts ‘Project Amorsolo’ Danish Embassy Ambassador H.E. Franz Michael Mellbin  The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila hosted “Project Amorsolo,” a showcase of Filipino and Danish masterpieces, in partnership with PinoyLUG, a Filipino community of Lego users accredited by the Lego Group (TLG). “Project Amorsolo” featured artworks by …

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‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies

Actor Matthew Perry arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 17 Again at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, April 14, 2009. Matthew Perry, one of the stars of smash hit TV sitcom “Friends,” has been found dead at his home, US media reported Saturday October 28. He was …

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Maharlika IRR review likely done in 2 weeks

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the review of the IRR of the Maharlika Investment Fund is still ongoing. (pna.gov.ph/ Photo courtesy of DBM Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — The review of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippines’ first sovereign wealth fund will likely be finished in the next …

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Brutalism could help Ottawa convert offices to housing

A new report finds Ottawa has high potential for office-to-apartment conversions, but exactly where those transformations take place may be influenced by brutalist architecture.  Buildings in the post-war style may be strong candidates for office conversions. From the stark concrete of the National Arts Centre to the angular blocks of …

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Maroons survive Blue Eagles comeback to draw payback

Gerry Abadiano led the Maroons with 22 points, three rebounds and two assists. (UAAP Media Bureau)  MANILA, Philippines – The UP Fighting Maroons weathered a huge run by the Ateneo Blue Eagles to exact revenge against their rivals, pulling off a 65-60 win in their UAAP Season 86 second-round showdown …

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