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 …
Read More »IOC approves Maxine Esteban nationality change
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 …
Read More »Reimagining Sexbomb Girls’ ‘Bakit Papa?’
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 …
Read More »Remember this spring’s $20M gold heist at Pearson? Brink’s is suing Air Canada to get its money back
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 …
Read More »Jolas expects TNT to be in ‘better shape’ in rematch with Chiba
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 …
Read More »Heart Evangelista in another pioneering collab
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, …
Read More »Rain or Shine responds to Guiao’s ejection with win vs Phoenix
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 …
Read More »Maricel Soriano drinks her way to a fresh look
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 …
Read More »Entries pile in for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival
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 …
Read More »Average rent went up another 11% in past year — and even getting a roommate doesn’t help much
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. …
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