From a distance, bagpipe music played. We were nearing the end of the Camino pilgrimage walk. It was an emotional moment for every pilgrim, some who had walked 800 kilometers from a town in the Pyrennes mountains in France to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, others from Sarria, for …
Read More »Rock band Dilaw back with new single ‘Orasa’
It’s been a great year for the rock band Dilaw and their music. With the success of their debut hit in 2022 with “Uhaw,” the six-piece collective from Baguio is undoubtedly enjoying its time in the limelight. The band is back with the release of a new single titled “Orasa” …
Read More »Unifor strike ‘on hold’ after GM reaches tentative agreement with Canadian workers
Canadian labour union Unifor said on Tuesday it will initiate strikes at General Motors facilities in the country as negotiations with the automaker hit a roadblock. Strike affects facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock in Ontario. Canadian labour union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at …
Read More »Actress Ophelia Lovibond on fashion storytelling in ‘Minx’ comedy series
The vibrant costumes in the comedy series Minx transport viewers straight into the heart of the 1970s. Conceived and penned by Ellen Rapoport, the show revolves around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), a young and ardent feminist who teams up with a budget-conscious publisher (Jake Johnson) to launch the first-ever erotic magazine …
Read More »Rotten wood, insect damage found after walkway collapse at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar, documents show
A rotted support beam and possible damage from carpenter ants were among several issues discovered after an elevated wooden walkway at Winnipeg’s Fort Gibraltar collapsed during a school field trip earlier this year, documents obtained by Radio-Canada through a freedom of information request reveal. Photos of insects on structure, design …
Read More »10 ideas to support personal growth
The human condition naturally desires growth. There is a constant wish and pressure to be more and do more. Resiliency and wellness scholar and speaker Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, Ed.D., the author of Calm Within the Storm, explained that people tend to feel dissatisfied, unfulfilled, and even unhappy if they are not learning. “To …
Read More »Rookie Taylor Miller excited to play in PBA
Filipino-American rookie guard Taylor Miller is soaking up everything from the Terrafirma veterans as he prepares himself for the upcoming PBA grind. With Season 48 set to open on Nov. 5, the 6-foot-2 Miller said he’s glad to learn from the Dyips’ big brothers in Alex Cabagnot, along with 2021 …
Read More »UP survives FEU to stay unscathed in UAAP
University of the Philippines (UP) survived Far Eastern University in overtime, 80-76, to stay unbeaten in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Janjan Felicilda scored 17 points, four rebounds and two assists while Malick Diouf added 11 markers, …
Read More »Queens from Arab world promote halal, wellness tourism
Recently crowned Miss Universe Queens Miss Universe Bahrain 2023 Lujane Yacoub, Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin, and Miss Universe Egypt 2023 Mohra Tantawy demonstrate their commitment to promoting halal and wellness travel in the Philippines, following the country’s win of the Emerging Muslim-Friendly Destination Award earlier this year. In support of the recent campaign by …
Read More »A glimpse beyond politics
In an engaging and unmissable interview series, seasoned talk show host and renowned interviewer Boy Abunda is set to fascinate audiences with a unique glimpse into the lives of mayors from various municipalities and cities across the Philippines. Dubbed “The Interviewer Presents,” this series will air on The Boy Abunda …
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