LIKE many, we cringed at the rendition of the Lord’s Prayer by Pura Luka Vega a couple of months ago. Some were put off simply because they saw the performance as obnoxious, while others claimed to be outraged by what they viewed as offensive to their religious beliefs. Some, particularly …
Read More »Pacquiao underscores importance of education
Filipino pound for pound king and Former Sen. Emmanuel Manny Pacquiao announced his partnership and investment in Australian-backed education firm Times Education Holdings in its bid to expand to the aged-care sector and other education initiatives. Sen. Manny Pacquiao poses with Charles Shiao, CEO of Times Education, and Deputy Mayor …
Read More »Espinas shines as Caloocan downs Pasig
GABBY Espinas sank the game-winner as Caloocan outlasted Pasig MCW Sports, 71-69, at the Bren Guiao Convention Center on Friday, October 6, to move on the cusp of a semifinals berth in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League North Division. Caloocan’s Gabby Espinas (right) maneuvers in the paint against Pasig’s Jason …
Read More »Cone: Mission accomplished!
TIM Cone completed the mission he failed to accomplish 25 years ago in Bangkok, Thailand. Cone, serving as Gilas Pilipinas’ interim coach, went through all the challenges of preparing a national side that only had 12 days to train and try to win the gold medal for the 19th Asian …
Read More »Campbell River plans to remove tax exemption to 2 non-profits for being ‘poor neighbours’
The city council in Campbell River, B.C., has voted to remove a property tax exemption for two non-profits after one councillor described the organizations as bad neighbours and harming the downtown area. If the bylaw is passed at council’s next meeting, both the Campbell River Art Gallery and Vancouver Island …
Read More »Glittering celebration marks 75th anniversary of YWCA Philippines
PLUS: Lala Gamboa, David Jason Mendoza unveil ‘Flora & Fauna’ The Maynila Ballroom at Manila Hotel was ablaze with radiant celebration, overseen by notable figures including Leonida Bayani Ortiz, Past National President and Chairman of the 75th Anniversary of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of the Philippines, as well …
Read More »Maxine Misa – the ‘Youngest Aesthetic Queen in the Philippines’
Maxine Misa, founder of Max Beaut Advance Aesthetics continues her journey to reach her goals. “Being in the beauty business industry at a very young age of 28, I’ve had countless failures. However, I don’t really see them as a failure, they were steps for me for more opportunities,” said …
Read More »Canada’s biggest and best triceratops skull on display in Alberta
Found in southern Alberta in an area where dinosaur fossils are uncommon, “Calli” is the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s third largest dinosaur skull. ‘Calli’ specimen is most preserved, nearly complete triceratops skull known from Canada. After seven years of work, the best preserved and most complete triceratops skull coming from Canada …
Read More »With little food, families in Gaza break Ramadan fast with what they can
Abu Mustafa Naji and his wife decided not to leave their home in Gaza even though it was bombed during the Israel-Hamas war. As Ramadan begins, they chose to break their fast on a table in the middle of what's left. Abu Mustafa Naji and his wife sit in the …
Read More »South Africa accuses Israel of ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza in ICJ presentation
South Africa told judges at the World Court in the Hague on Thursday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and pleaded with the court to issue an interim order for an immediate halt to Israel's military actions. South Africa calls for a halt to Israel's military campaign, Israel will …
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