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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Ancajas-Inoue bout postponed as Japanese champ suffers rib injury
At a Glance The fight is initially set on Nov. 15 at the Ryokogu, Kokugikan in Tokyo but will be moved to a still undecided later date. Jerwin Ancajas’ bid for a world title may still have to wait a little more. Promotional poster for the Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas bout. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Pagdanganan’s rally falls short, loses by 1 after 66
Bianca Pagdanganan MANILA, Philippines – Bianca Pagdanganan roared with the day’s best backside 32 but still came one stroke short of her title crack as local bet Vivian Hou matched the former’s closing 66 to win the Wistron Ladies Open by one in Taoyuan, Taiwan Sunday. Pagdanganan recovered from a …
Read More »‘Fairytale come true’: Tears, smiles at Sharon Cuneta-Gabby Concepcion reunion concert
Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion with their daughter, KC, at the “Dear Heart” reunion concert on October 27, 2023, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. (KC Concepcion via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — It was a rare sight to see them in one frame, even more so …
Read More »Food-and-beer pairing: Chocolate Espresso Truffles with stout
Pair your stout with a homemade Chocolate Espresso Truffles. (Photo release) MANILA, Philippines — Are stouts your favorite type of beer? Stouts are typically dark and have a coffee-like character. They feature a roasted type of flavor, so they are like a cross between beer and coffee. Desserts are a …
Read More »Autoworkers union reaches tentative deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis to end strike
The United Auto Workers reached a tentative labour deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis on Saturday, but the union announced it will expand its strike to a new General Motors plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, UAW said. United Auto Workers says it will expand its strike to a new GM plant in …
Read More »Some MPs are calling on Ottawa to take a bigger bite out of fossil fuel companies’ profits
With their high greenhouse gas emissions and record profits, oil and gas companies are facing new pressures across party lines on Parliament Hill. PBO analysis shows windfall tax on fossil fuel companies could generate $4 billion. With their high greenhouse gas emissions and record profits, oil and gas companies are …
Read More »Is Shaina Magdayao pregnant? Rumored boyfriend Piolo Pascual reacts
At a Glance But Piolo admits that Shaina, his rumored girlfriend, has been one of his sources of inspiration “ever since.” Piolo Pascual (Facebook) Award-winning actor Piolo Pascual has reacted to rumors that he got actress Shaina Magdayao pregnant. “Buntis nga raw siya eh. Buti pa yung mga tao alam. …
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