San Miguel Corporation’s top boss, Ramon Ang, on Thursday, congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas squad, a day after its miraculous come-from-behind win over mighty China in their men’s basketball semifinal match in the Hangzhou Asian Games. “Let me join millions of Filipino basketball fans in congratulating Gilas Pilipinas—from its coaches to …
Read More »Chief, mayor call for P.E.I. councillor’s resignation over offensive sign about residential schools
A councillor in the village of Murray Harbour, P.E.I., is being asked to step down after a sign on his property carried a message offensive to residential school survivors and other members of the Indigenous community. Words now removed from sign on John Robertson’s property in Murray Harbour. WARNING: This …
Read More »28 hands, seven courses, a dinner to remember
What went down in this year’s explosive edition of Off Menu starring 14 of Manila’s most renowned chefs At a Glance It is a rare occasion to find this many stellar chefs under a single roof, and in a unique bazaar-like setup at that. Off Menu is a platform where …
Read More »ABS-CBN stars headline launch of SuperStar Philippines
SuperStar Series, renowned for its success in South Korea, Japan, and the United States, is extending its reach to the Philippines. The global sensation in music gaming is launching its local counterpart, SuperStar Philippines, on October 11. This venture brings together some of the Philippines’ most beloved artists from media …
Read More »City lays charges in dog attack that left pregnant woman injured and her dog dead
The owner of a dog that injured a pregnant woman and her dog, ultimately leading to the animal’s death, is facing four charges under two city bylaws. “The incident, which occurred on Sept. 17, involved two dogs running loose,” said a City of Calgary statement on Wednesday. Only one of …
Read More »Kid flick ‘Paw’ beats blood-soaked ‘Saw’ in box office race
Paramount’s new kids’ movie Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, with a tail-wagging take estimated at $23 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film has the hard-working Paw Patrol pups – now endowed with superpowers – …
Read More »Year of strikes continues as 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in U.S. walk off the job
The largest ever strike in the U.S. health care sector is set to start on Wednesday as 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente in a handful of states walk off the job demanding better wages. Three day strike is largest ever for a health care company. Healthcare workers launched a planned …
Read More »Driver dies after hitting horse Monday on Highway 417
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say one of the drivers involved in a series of collisions between vehicles and horses on Highway 417 in east Ottawa on Monday morning has died. Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, officers responded to reports of a collision on the highway’s westbound lanes between Anderson Road …
Read More »Injured Ochoa plods on to win PH’s 2nd gold in Asian Games
Hangzhou—Fighting hurt, but with God as her motivation, Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa delivered the Philippines’ second gold in the 19th Asian Games by defeating a familiar foe in United Arab Emirates’ Balqees Abdulla in the 48kg ju-jitsu finals at the XSL Gymnasium JJI Mat 1 here on Thursday. A two-time World …
Read More »Iranian teen seriously hurt after alleged confrontation with police over hijab law, activists say
An Iranian teenaged girl is in critical condition in hospital, two prominent rights activists told Reuters on Wednesday, after falling into a coma following what they said was a confrontation with agents in the Tehran metro for violating the hijab law. Authorities deny claims by rights groups that Armita Geravand …
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