SEOUL: Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles (EVs). Along with its affiliate Kia, Hyundai is the world's third-largest automaker by sales, but the South Korean giant …
Read More »DeSantis and Disney settle lawsuit sparked by Florida governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort's government by the Florida governor. Settlement ends almost 2 years of litigation after DeSantis took …
Read More »Embark on a Cinematic Journey at the Inaugural SINÉ FILM FEST in Toronto
Celebrate Filipino Cinema on April 12-14 TORONTO, March 27, 2024 – In commemoration of the 75th year of Canadian and Philippine friendship, Sine Institute and ABS-CBN International present the inaugural SINÉ FILM FEST to be held from April 12th to 14th, 2024, at the Hotel X in Toronto. SINÉ FILM FEST celebrates the vibrant Filipino presence in cinema and …
Read More »Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds
A new report says the federal government is providing billions of dollars in financial support for the fossil fuel industry, despite measures announced last year to limit subsidies. Advocacy group says findings show government is 'failing litmus test' when it comes to helping transition A new report says the federal …
Read More »Facebook brought back what some say is its most annoying feature: poking
The Facebook poke is having a moment, thanks to a new generation discovering what some argue is the social media site's most annoying feature. But while Generation Z might be enjoying poking their friends, those who were around for the first wave of the poke popularity are less thrilled. Gen …
Read More »Afghan interpreter hunted by Taliban safe after campaign by retired brigadier-general in Newfoundland
After more than two years of evading the Taliban and a dogged campaign led by retired Canadian military members urging the federal government to keep its promise, Afghan interpreter Mohammad Arif Yousafi is safe in Alberta. Mohammad Arif Yosafi says he won’t rest until his brothers are in Canada too. …
Read More »Today’s Judases
Modern-day Judases can be found in all walks of life, from politics to business to personal relationships. It was Spy Wednesday in Jerusalem, and things were tense as Jesus and his disciples gathered for their last supper. Judas Iscariot was there, putting on a fake smile while secretly plotting to …
Read More »Gas stations of the Cross
Similar to electricity services, they pass on all costs to consumers through the pump prices. Calvary came days early for Filipinos after oil companies slapped a price shock of more than P2 per liter increase on gasoline and P1.40 for diesel last Tuesday. Although geopolitical situations like the Red Sea …
Read More »Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions
Protesters outside Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City rail against fresh moves to amend the Constitution in the House of Representatives on January 26, 2020. (Release/Makabayan bloc) MANILA, Philippines — An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with …
Read More »NSC tells Roque: Explain ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between Manila and Beijing on WPS
Photo from National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya’s FB page National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said on Wednesday the agency is not aware of any “gentleman’s agreement” that the Philippines entered with China during the Duterte administration regarding the West Philippine Sea. “We are not …
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