People cast their votes at a polling station during the nationwide village and youth representative elections in Manila on October 30, 2023. (AFP/Jam Sta. Rosa) MANILA, Philippines — The long-delayed Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections have been “generally peaceful” so far, despite incidents of violence reported in some parts of …
Read More »Fourth batch of Filipinos arrive from Israel
The fourth batch of OFW returnees from Israel safely arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, this afternoon, October 30, 2023. (Facebook/Department of Migrant Workers) MANILA, Philippines — Around 60 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel were repatriated on Monday — the fourth batch …
Read More »DepEd tells teachers: File personal accident insurance in case of accidents
Teachers who would be involved in work and non-work-related accidents can file a claim against their Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-issued Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) policy. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement issued Monday, Oct 30, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated that under the GPAI, personnel …
Read More »Using battle tanks, Israel deepens ground assault into Gaza, strikes 600 targets
Palestinians in Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes early on Monday as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the enclave with a ground assault that prompted more international calls for civilians to be protected. Israeli air strikes also hit areas near Gaza’s Al-Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals. Palestinians in …
Read More »Crisostomo, Macario cop taekwondo bronzes in World Combat Games
MANILA, Philippines – Juvenile Crisostomo and Justine Macario picked up a taekwondo bronze to add to the Philippine harvest in the World Combat Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Monday. Crisostomo and Macario bested the Spanish duo of Barbara Di Martino Fermin and Manuelo Alejandro Paz Romero, 8.82-8.44, to pocket a …
Read More »Gaza hospital braces for airstrikes after communications blackout and health-care ‘nightmare’
Al-Quds Hospital is sheltering over 12,000 displaced Palestinians and patients, according to the hospital director and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Israel says Hamas is using hospitals as command centres, while international organizations renew calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor. Israel says Hamas uses hospitals as command centres, as …
Read More »Nova Scotia saw its most devastating wildfire season on record in 2023
This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on record for Nova Scotia Fires burned about 25,000 hectares of land and 200 homes across the province. Blazes burned through a record 25,000 hectares of land, 200 homes. This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on …
Read More »Canadian Tire told student her used SUV was safe, but missed a dangerous flaw during required inspection
A Winnipeg college student made sure the used SUV she wanted to buy passed the required safety inspection, but Canadian Tire missed a flaw that made the vehicle too dangerous to drive — leaving her out $5,000 with no recourse. An automotive expert says the ordeal reveals gaps in provincial …
Read More »Outback and beyond: Places to visit in Australia
File photos of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia (AFP/Indranil Mukherjee, Sarah Lai) MANILA, Philippines — Government agency Tourism Australia said that the Philippines is a growing market in Australia based on post-pandemic aviation arrivals. Sharing data from Oxford Economics, Tourism Australia told Philstar.com at the recent International …
Read More »Design Speaks: Now you see me, now you don’t
A dining room fusion spectacle of Filipino and Scandinavian cultures In a magic trick, awe arises from the element of surprise. Keeping the audience in the dark about your next move adds an intriguing element to the performance, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. It might sound a …
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