Japanese Embassy participates in the 79th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing On Oct. 20, Minister and Consul General, H.E. Takahiro Hanada participated in the commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landing. This year is the event’s 79th anniversary. Philippine government officials, embassy officials from the US and Australia, as well …
Read More »B.C. care aide pleads guilty to multiple counts of fraud in case involving elderly patients
A care aide in Surrey, B.C., has pleaded guilty to 34 crimes — including fraud and identity theft — after RCMP slapped her with dozens of charges related to her care of elderly patients earlier this year. Ana Marie Lat Chamdal, who was born in 1992, pleaded guilty in Surrey …
Read More »Daria Ramirez to Joey de Leon: ‘Kailangan ko ng tulong mo’
Daria Ramirez has come out to admit she is having financial difficulties making an appearance in Ogie Diaz’s vlog. She would go on to reach out to ex-husband Joey de Leon. “Don De Leon, baka naman, ano. Siguro naman nararamdaman mo, hindi mo lang pinapansin. Kailangan ko ng tulong mo. …
Read More »Saso 6 shots adrift in Toto Classic after 69
Yuka Saso of Japan chips on the third green during the second round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G at Pinnacle Country Club on September 30, 2023 in Rogers, Arkansas. (Alex Slitz / Getty Images / AFP) MANILA, Philippines – The Japanese expectedly dominated the first round …
Read More »Texas Rangers capture first World Series title
Los Angeles: The Texas Rangers captured the World Series for the first time in the team’s 63-year history on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), defeating Arizona 5-0 to complete a historic playoff championship run. Marcus Semien’s two-run home run, a run-scoring Mitch Garver single, and a pivotal ninth-inning Diamondbacks error produced …
Read More »Kim Chiu says Mark Leviste organized her reunion with Kris Aquino
Batangas vice governor Mark Leviste, Kris Aquino and Kim Chiu. (Kim Chiu via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Actress Kim Chiu revealed that it was Batangas vice governor Mark Leviste who made her reunion with Kris Aquino possible. In an interview with the media during the “Linlang” thanksgiving press conference, Kim …
Read More »‘The Mandalorian’ star Emily Swallow to grace ManiPopCon 2023
Emily Swallow as The Armorer on “The Mandalorian.” (Rodin Eckenroth / FilmMagic, Lucasfilm) MANILA, Philippines — American actress Emily Swallow, best known for her role as The Armorer on the “Star Wars” live-action show “The Mandalorian,” will be heading to the Philippines for the 2023 Manila Pop Culture Convention (ManiPopCon) …
Read More »UNESCO recognizes Iloilo City as Creative City of Gastronomy
The Museum of Philippine Economic History in Iloilo City. (Photo courtesy of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines) MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included Iloilo City in its expanding Creative Cities Network. In celebration of World Cities Day last October 31, …
Read More »Police recover Alyssa Turnbull’s remains in remote part of Kaministiquia, west of Kakabeka Falls
Provincial police say they have recovered Alyssa Turnbull’s remains in a remote area of Kaministiquia, west of Kakabeka Falls in northwestern Ontario. Turnbull was last seen in March 2020 in Nipigon, east of Thunder Bay and was reported missing by family that April. She was 26. The circumstances of her …
Read More »Flying within Canada affords less choice than before pandemic, after ‘massive cuts’
Flying within Canada is much different than it was before the pandemic began, after dozens of route changes and an overall decline in options. Delays, fewer seats can make for a tougher trip across the country. Air travel services cuts hit close to home for Charlene Hudy earlier this year, …
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