Calgary police have described Amy as five foot six inches, approximately 130 pounds, with a slim build, brown eyes and brown hair. (Submitted by Calgary Police Service – image credit) In a remote forested area northwest of Calgary in the Waiparous Valley, Trevor Miller sits in a Westfalia van, pouring …
Read More »Bianca Pagdanganan in second as Kim rules Ascendant LPGA
LOS ANGELES: South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo strolled to a wire-to-wire victory at The Ascendant LPGA in Texas on Sunday (Monday in Manila), shooting a two-under-par 69 to win by four strokes. Bianca Pagdanganan of the Philippines and Thailand’s Atthaya Thitikul shared second place on nine under. Pagdanganan and Atthaya both …
Read More »Tradition and treats at Las Casas Quezon City
A celebration of culture, tradition, artistry, and camaraderie Last Sept. 29 to 30, 2023, Las Casas Quezon City successfully celebrated the Mooncake Festival, uniting the community in a display of culture, tradition, artistry, and camaraderie. This heritage haven in the heart of Quezon City was adorned with vibrant lanterns, setting …
Read More »E-commerce and content creation on the spotlight
In the countdown to its 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee hosted a forum discussing e-commerce and content creation, and shared key engagement features that enable entrepreneurs in its ecosystem — including sellers and content creators — to continuously thrive. Shopee Live has enabled Filipino sellers looking to connect with their audiences …
Read More »New ‘Exorcist’ film possesses box office with spine-tingling success
Fifty years after the original, newly released The Exorcist: Believer topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated $27.2 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. Like the original, Believer features possessed victims convulsing, covered in sores, and speaking in tongues. It also has …
Read More »‘Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko’ returns with new adventures this October
Television viewers’ weekend habit gets more magical and exciting with the return of GMA Network’s award-winning anthology series, Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko. Bringing life lessons and action-filled episodes is the show’s newest offering “Captain Kitten” headlined by Jillian Ward as Kat. Joining her in the month-long special are Gabby …
Read More »Season’s first blizzard warning issued for major Canadian highway
While many areas across the country saw their first snow of the season heading into the long Thanksgiving weekend, we’re tracking Canada’s first blizzard warning of the year across one critical highway. The days-long spell of blowing snow and frigid temperatures are bad enough for travellers, but it adds insult …
Read More »Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina
HONOLULU: The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago was scheduled to welcome back travelers on Sunday as the mayor and Hawaii’s governor pushed ahead to restart tourism to boost the economy despite opposition from some Lahaina residents. Five hotels in West Maui were accepting …
Read More »China posts robust holiday consumption
BEIJING: Beneath the warm autumn sun, expansive mountains roll out with camel caravans and tourists extending for miles at the Yueya Spring scenic spot in the city of Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu province. According to statistics from the municipal department of culture and tourism, over the eight-day holiday that ended …
Read More »Gift and uplift at Kultura’s Christmas Market
Kultura kicks off the season with the much-awaited Christmas Market, highlighting sustainable decor and handmade presents by talented local craftsmen. It is their version of popular Christmas Markets abroad with a uniquely Filipino touch. Stunning and elegant baroque pearls. Elegant and classy pearl necklaces. Gifts from the sea – Pistachio …
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