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Sarah Mackenzie lost her non-binary child to suicide earlier this year. As the province works to implement a new policy dictating how schools deal with gender-diverse students, she’s calling on the government to focus on bettering mental health and addictions supports instead.  Sarah Mackenzie’s 14-year-old non-binary child died by suicide …

THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday has approved the switching of national teams of fencer Maxine Esteban from the Philippine team to the Ivory Coast in preparation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Maxine Esteban. FACEBOOK PHOTO  During its session in Mumbai, India, the IOC Executive Board …

YARA’s contemporary spin on “Bakit Papa?” is co-produced by the reliable hitmaker Thyro Alfaro, responsible for some of the most memorable chart-toppers of the last decade, including hits by Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, and Sam Concepcion. Alfaro worked with John Paul Soliva on the arrangement and Niño of Popinoy on the production side, all while carefully considering the artistic direction …

Brink’s security is suing Canada’s biggest airline for more than $20 million for allegedly letting a thief walk into an Air Canada facility at Pearson airport and walk out with gold bars and cash. Security company suing to get back the money it lost in the caper. Brink’s is suing …

PLAYING undermanned is not an excuse for TNT to be beaten black and blue in any tournament, as far as coach Jojo Lastimosa is concerned. The Tropang Giga got their behinds kicked by the Chiba Jets, 93-75, in the opening night of the 2023-24 East Asia Super League Season 2 …

Opulence Design Concept, the exclusive Philippine distributor of luxury European home décor brands, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration between the iconic brand Fornasetti and the internationally acclaimed fashion and celebrity icon, Heart Evangelista. Casa Fornasetti, an enchanting house museum in Milan, played a central role in this remarkable partnership, …

Rain or Shine bucked a slow start and the ejection of head coach Yeng Guiao in the opening period as the Elasto Painters scored a 109-105 come-from-behind win against Phoenix at the start of the 2023 Converge Pocket Tournament on Friday, October 13, at the Gatorade Hoops Center. Guiao, known …

In between taping for her intense afternoon drama, “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso” and shooting high-energy interviews with fellow celebrities, “Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano impresses fans with her fresh look and unlimited energy. One of her apparent secrets lies in her morning coffee. “Alam ko namang pansin niyo rin na laging looking fresh …

Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival is witnessing an influx of participants aspiring to become the next celebrated Filipino filmmaker. With the call for entries closing on October 27, many young filmmakers have been racing to get their entries in and show the world how they can inspire others through film. Puregold …

Canada’s rental crisis is getting worse, according to a new report that found the average price to rent an apartment last month was $2,149 — up by more than 11 per cent in the past 12 months. Among Canada’s big cities, rent is going up at fastest pace in Calgary. …