LIGHTNING struck twice for China in men’s basketball and the back-to-back losses against the Philippines has led its Serbian head coach Sasha Djordjevic to apologize for the team’s shortcomings. First, the Chinese suffered a 96-75 beating at the hands of Gilas Pilipinas at the close of the 2023 FIBA World …
Read More »Need a reminder of food inflation? Look no further than your Thanksgiving dinner
After more than a year of high food inflation, families gathering this weekend to gobble Thanksgiving dinner may be feeling the pinch after their grocery shopping. Amid year of high prices for food, many holiday staples are much more expensive this year. After more than a year of high food …
Read More »UAW pauses plan to expand car plant strikes, citing breakthrough in GM talks
The United Auto Workers has decided not to expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants. Factory in Arlington Texas was slated to walk off the job. The United Auto Workers union has decided not to expand its strikes …
Read More »Filipino-Italian producer comes home, signs with local label
For 23-year-old producer YMP Cash, the internet is a platform to bring trap music into the consciousness of Filipinos. Cash flew in from Italy last April to sign an exclusive contract with independent Filipino label Off The Record in the hopes of spreading his melodic trap music propaganda. His debut single, …
Read More »Marcial thankful for support from countrymen
DESPITE not being able to bring home the gold medal from China, Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial held his head high and offered his Asian Games silver medal to his countrymen. Marcial, who bagged the bronze in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, said he would have not been able to reach …
Read More »‘Fruitcake’ — a medley of stories and actors
Fruitcake can be argued as the quintessential Christmas present in the Philippines — it’s sweet, nutty and it’s accessible for last-minute gift-giving. A whiff of the cake and a bite of its moist texture bring memories of Christmases gone by, making it a beloved holiday tradition. But perhaps the most …
Read More »‘A paradigm shift’: Liard First Nation tackles housing crisis with timber home kits, new production plant
Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie is working towards the goal of being the first First Nation in the north without a housing crisis. “Just think of the legacy that’s going to be established for future generations, that we don’t have to worry about housing.” ‘My vision is that we …
Read More »Donated Taylor Swift tickets a gold rush for mental health foundation
Kristi Allan loves Taylor Swift, and she loves the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, too. When she put both of them together, it resulted in the biggest fundraiser the group — which provides counselling and other services in Newfoundland and Labrador — has ever seen. Raffle for concert tickets snagged by …
Read More »Megaworld incorporates sampaguita in its hospitality brand
PROMINENT property developer Megaworld Corp. formally introduced its Sampaguita brand of hospitality at Kingsford Hotel Manila, with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts managing director Cleofe Albiso leading the launch. Citing the five senses — sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste — Albiso said Megaworld Hotels and Resorts resonates with the values …
Read More »Hilton raises the glass to piña colada
Hilton Hotels in the Philippines is set to take the country by storm this October, as they proudly celebrate their historical connection to the world-famous Piña Colada cocktail. Originating in 1954 at Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, thanks to the ingenuity of bartender Ramon “Monchito” Marrero, Hilton Hotels showcases its …
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