A new Health Canada report says the number of medically assisted deaths in 2022 was more than 30 per cent higher than the year prior. Experts, advocates dispute whether the increase is cause for concern. A new Health Canada report says the number of medically assisted deaths in 2022 was …
Read More »Davis, LeBron power Lakers past Durant-led Suns
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket as he is triple-teamed by Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of their NBA game at the Crypto.com Arena on October 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP) …
Read More »Gazini Ganados airs grave concerns over Gaza, still gorgeous in Furne Amato
Gazini in Furne Amato (Joseph Ong) MANILA, Philippines — Before the humanitarian crisis worsened in Gaza, Palestine, because of its conflict with Israel, the beauty queen/model Gazini Ganados posted on her social-media accounts about her sentiments. She was then in Italy for a series of shows with the legendary designer …
Read More »Hot money investors withdraw $700 M in September
Foreign investments or “hot money” portfolios, majority of which are invested in the stock market, reversed to a net outflow of $698.01 million in September versus $153.4 million net inflows in August as investors withdrew funds for profits. Based on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, for the January to …
Read More »Painter, tea sommelier Rachel Ngan Dueñas opens 2nd solo show
Tea sommelier and visual artist Rachel Ngan Dueñas with artist-critic Cid Reyes . MANILA, Philippines — The exotic flora of the Philippines is evoked in the second solo show of tea sommelier and visual artist Rachel Ngan Dueñas. The exhibit is ongoing until October 29 in Galerya Amalia at the …
Read More »UP wants ‘clean slate’ vs Ateneo in second round rematch
University of the Philippines is eyeing a clean slate against its two-time championship rival Ateneo when they collide in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Fighting Maroons hope to carry some momentum and play inspired …
Read More »6 steps to pull off Cruella Halloween costume
In ‘Cruella,’ we see the titular character, played by Emma Stone, as a young fashion designer looking to make her mark in the industry. With her daring and elaborate designs and a daring group of thieves by her side, little will stand in the way of her success. (Disney/Release) MANILA, …
Read More »In wake of intimate partner violence killings, victim’s dad and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., community share grief
WARNING: This story contains details of intimate partner violence. One of the victims of a murder-suicide in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., that left five people, including three children, dead is being remembered as a generous person who loved life. Family have identified the 44-year-old gunman in the shootings at two …
Read More »MOVIEGOER: A million pesos for 3 songs
At a Glance A veteran booker of shows for private functions and events was shocked to learn the new rates when he tried to make an inquiry recently. Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano Producers of shows and events complain about the high cost of hiring entertainers these days. Clearly, inflation …
Read More »Norwegian-Filipina singer-songwriter collabs with local artists
When the Norwegian-Filipino artist Hillari Alison decided to fully pursue her music career at the end of 2021, it didn’t take long for her to make a mark in the industry. Just a year and a half later, she already counts performing dozens of concerts in Norway and Canada, contributing …
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