CRTC registration for podcasts and streaming companies draws criticism

Canada’s broadcasting regulator is obligating online streamers and podcast companies to provide registration information to them. But the new requirements are also inviting speculation that heavier regulation of content from online streamers and podcast companies is coming.  Social media users not required to register with regulator, but some services will …

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Kris Aquino’s health improves, asks for continuous prayers

Kris Aquino shared good news with her followers on Monday — some of her health indicators showed positive progress. “Thank you for your continued prayers, I don’t have my complete blood panel results yet but gumanda my inflammatory numbers [my inflammatory numbers have improved], in particular my C-reactive protein and …

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Femme fatale at The ABS-CBN Ball red carpet

No diss to the dashing and elegant gents that walked The ABS-CBN Ball red carpet on Saturday night, but the female Kapamilya stars stole the show with their sultry and sophisticated looks. Kathryn Bernardo in Mark Bumgarner  Kim Chiu in Francis Libiran “A Very Good Girl” star Kathryn Bernardo was …

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UAE holds annual oil and gas confab

ABU DHABI: The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks called on oil and gas companies on Monday to be “central to the solution” to fighting climate change, even as the industry boosts its production to enjoy rising global energy prices. The call by Sultan al-Jaber highlights …

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Couple dead after bear attack in Banff National Park

A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on Friday night, Parks Canada says.  The common-law couple were experienced in the backcountry, says family member. A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on …

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