Zonta International, an organization located in over 65 countries, believes in making a better world for women and girls. District 17/Area 5 Director Odette Wallace, along with 20 clubs from different provinces and cities of Metro Manila, wrapped up a memorable biennium (2022-2024) with highlighted projects shown at the main …
Read More »Miles Ocampo – from child star to leading lady
Miles Ocampo began her career in the entertainment industry at the tender age of six, as one of the original cast members of kiddie comedy show “Goin’ Bulilit.” She has since shown versatility and skill in taking on a wide range of roles, becoming a prominent supporting actress in various …
Read More »‘I still had the right to learn.’ N.B. teenager shares what it’s like to be excluded
A Moncton teen, who used to be excluded from class on a regular basis, is opening up about his experiences in the wake of a warning from the New Brunswick child and youth advocate that this is happening far too often in the education system. Kelly Lamrock recently pointed out …
Read More »‘Give us $600 and also we hate you’: WestJet’s new UltraBasic fare gets roasted online
If there’s anything people can agree on these days, it’s that flying sucks. Which may partially explain the online roasting of WestJet’s new UltraBasic fare, where travellers can board the plane and that’s about it. Social media response to the airline’s new ‘no-frills fare option’ was swift and merciless. If …
Read More »See a goofy-looking bird on the ground? It’s likely a baby and it’s fine, experts say
It’s fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated with calls about goofy-looking birds stumbling around on the ground. Don’t be alarmed over birds that appear to be intoxicated, says rescuer Karen Gosse. It’s fledgling season, a time when animal rescue experts say they are inundated …
Read More »Fitch affirms PH’s ‘BBB’ rating
FITCH Ratings has affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade rating at “BBB” with a stable outlook after noting the country’s robust medium-term growth potential and stable debt level. “The ‘BBB’ rating and Stable Outlook reflect the Philippines’ strong medium-term growth, which supports a gradual reduction in government debt/GDP (gross domestic product) …
Read More »Cyber invasion
“The infiltration happens during office hours in Beijing, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, suggesting a structured effort. Likely targeted by massive spying operations with the use of the internet, the Philippines has entered a conflict that it needed to confront immediately even ahead of threats transpiring …
Read More »Global concern it is
Anticipating the resumption by PXP or any other Philippine-led service contractors in the area, China has been deploying a mass of vessels in the area, harassing seacraft manned by Philippine servicemen on supply missions to the beached BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal which is within the Reed Bank Keen …
Read More »China maritime forces harass Philippine scientists anew
A China Coast Guard inflatable boat collides with a PCG boat, which tried to stop the Chinese from interfering with UP scientists diving at Escoda Shoal during a coral health survey last Tuesday. (PCG PHOTO) MANILA, Philippines — At least two cases of Chinese harassment at sea have been reported …
Read More »Sweden seeks stronger ties with Philippines
At the Swedish National Day celebration on Thursday were (from left) Sweden’s Defense Minister of Pål Jonson, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. MANILA, Philippines — The embassy of Sweden in Manila held its Swedish National Day celebration on June 6 with a focus on enhancing bilateral …
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