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 …
Read More »De Thaey ready to lead young Terrafirma team
IMPORT Thomas de Thaey thinks Terrafirma is capable of making the playoffs given the talent it has heading into Season 48 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The 6-foot-8 Belgian, though, is well aware that basketball talent is not enough to win a championship, a reason why he would like …
Read More »Endangered North Atlantic right whale injured by Canadian tracking tag, scientists say
Canadian satellite tag injury to endangered right whale in Canada described by Canada as “not worrisome” at whale conference held in Halifax. Skin damage from satellite tag ‘not worrisome,’ says Fisheries official. A Canadian government satellite tracking tag injured a rare North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. …
Read More »Why so much recycled clothing is still going in the garbage
Companies like H&M, Nike, Lululemon, Zara and Gap are pushing so-called sustainable clothes, but experts say the only thing green about many of them is that they’ve been greenwashed. Claims on some clothes at H&M, Gap, Nike, Zara and Lululemon aren’t as green as you think Exposing the Secrets of …
Read More »Sam Bankman-Fried testifies in front of judge, without jury, at his fraud trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, testified in his fraud trial on Thursday without the jury present so the judge overseeing the case can first decide what portions of his testimony are admissible. Judge excuses jury while he hears Bankman-Fried's evidence, decides on admissibility Sam Bankman-Fried, founder …
Read More »Alberta francophone to be appointed next Supreme Court justice: sources
Canada’s next Supreme Court justice will be Mary Moreau, a French-speaking judge from Alberta, sources told Radio-Canada. Mary Moreau has served as Alberta’s chief justice since 2017. Canada’s next Supreme Court justice will be a francophone judge from Alberta, sources told Radio-Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce Mary Moreau’s …
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