HANGZHOU: Three Filipino riders who have racked thousands of kilometers at home but who are racing for the first time on the Asian Games stage make their own medal bid in cycling’s men’s road race on Thursday in Chung’an. Ronald Oranza, Jonel Carcueva and Joshua Pascual will carry the fight …
Read More »Contemporary artists unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Kasuso Foundation, in collaboration with Araneta City, announces its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, themed “Let’s Bridge the Breast Cancer Care Gap: Fair and Square.” The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer education and support. Partnering with 35 contemporary artists and 15 photojournalists, the campaign offers …
Read More »‘Stoneman Willie’ mummy to be laid to rest after 128 years at Penn. funeral home
The people of Reading, Penn., are finally bidding farewell to a beloved mummy who’s been on display at a local funeral home for more than a century. ‘This gentleman just deserves to finally rest in peace and just have his day,’ says funeral director. Warning: This story contains an image …
Read More »N.W.T. mine project owner sends Canadian subsidiary into bankruptcy, drops processing plant
Despite fanfare, federal funding and even a visit from the prime minister, the owner of an N.W.T. mine project is closing down its processing plant in Saskatoon. Vital Metals owns Cheetah Resources, which is the owner of the Nechalacho mine project, about 100 kilometres south-east of Yellowknife. The project is …
Read More »Bulldogs topple Tams for 2-0 start in UAAP
National University fended off Far Eastern University, 71-65, for back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who also defeated Ateneo de Manila University on opening day, 77-64, kept in pace with early league-leader University of the …
Read More »Fashion trailblazer
Heart Evangelista lands on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar in Indonesia Fashion icon Heart Evangelista-Escudero graces the October cover of Indonesia’s renowned international fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, marking her expanding influence across Southeast Asia and the global fashion scene. Heart’s presence at prestigious international fashion events like the Milan Fashion …
Read More »Marcial knocks out Syrian foe, punches ticket to finals, Paris Olympics
Filipino Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial has punched his ticket to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, after advancing to the 71-80 kilogram division finals of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Wednesday. Marcial knocked out Ahmad Ghousoon in the second round of the semifinals on Wednesday to …
Read More »SB19 marks 5 years with fan meet in October
P-pop Kings SB19 are set to hold a fan meeting with their fans this month as part of their 5th-anniversary celebration. The boy group announced on Sunday that the One Zone: SB19 Half A Decade Celebration Fanmeet will be held on October 28 at the Araneta Coliseum. “Get ready to step into One …
Read More »Switch flipped: Polar vortex to replace Canadian heat with chill, snow
If this was January, temperatures below -20°C would be barrelling towards Ontario and Quebec. Instead, it’s early October, but it’ll still create a surprisingly strong temperature plunge this long weekend. Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2023 for an in-depth look at the Fall Forecast, tips to plan for it …
Read More »Film events in the metro
While the cinemas are still struggling to bring back their audiences to the big screen, the film industry has never been more alive. Film events have been happening around the metro and in the regions. Great news abound, with Filipino films winning in different international film festivals and breaking boundaries. …
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