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 …
Read More »Canada’s Spin Master toys buying U.S. rival Melissa & Doug for $950M
Spin Master Corp. announced a deal on Wednesday to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for $950 million US. Price tag could go up if certain financial targets are met. Spin Master Corp. announced a deal on Wednesday to buy U.S.-based toy company Melissa & Doug for $950 million …
Read More »Charlottetown experiments with mini forests to speed up growth
A new project in the city of Charlottetown is trying to grow small forests faster, using high density planting and native species. The technique is called the Miyawaki method, named for the Japanese ecologist and botanist who developed the idea of mini forests, and how to grow them, in the …
Read More »Valdez prepares for season without ace setter Jia Morado-De Guzman
Creamline Cool Smashers captain Alyssa Valdez said her team is adjusting without longtime teammate Jia Morado-De Guzman, who is now playing in Japan. In a press briefing of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference on Wednesday, Valdez said while she and her team will miss Morado’s leadership, Creamline …
Read More »Rate hopes push Asian shares higher
BANGKOK: Asian shares have climbed after Wall Street advanced on potentially encouraging news about interest rates, which have been dragging markets lower since the summer. US futures rose while oil prices fell back slightly after surging on Monday following Israel’s declaration of war on Hamas following its surprise attack from …
Read More »HK eyes closer ties with Thailand
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader said on Tuesday the city would seek to strengthen its economic and trade ties with Thailand after a meeting with the country’s prime minister, as the Chinese financial hub looks for more business opportunities in Southeast Asia. Chief Executive John Lee said at a weekly …
Read More »Ontario woman wants mandatory signs on private beaches after husband drowned in Lake Erie
The end of summer for Patricia Mason-Levasseur means another season has come and gone without the changes she’d like to see at private beaches in Ontario. Mason-Levasseur’s husband, Patrick Keith, drowned at a beach on Lake Erie in 2016. Since then, she says she falls apart each time she hears …
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