The federal government’s demand that the Mounties ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and a controversial neck restraint is not backed up by evidence, says the RCMP’s external advisory board. Former RCMP head promised to review the carotid control technique after George Floyd’s death The federal government’s demand …
Read More »Birth of stars captured by space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet: the dramatic close-up of dozens of stars at the moment of birth. Release of dramatic image celebrates James Webb Space Telescope’s one-year anniversary. The James Webb Space Telescope is marking one year …
Read More »MTRCB allows ‘Barbie’ screening in PH
THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has ruled that there is “no sufficient basis” to ban the movie “Barbie” for allegedly featuring China’s nine-dash-line over the South China Sea. In a letter addressed to Sen. Francis Tolentino, the MTRCB revealed its findings and provided insights into its …
Read More »Kai’s continued benching baffles Filipino supporters
What’s the plan for Kai Sotto? This was the common question of many Filipino fans as Kai Sotto again did not see action in Orlando Magic’s game against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday (Manila Time) in the NBA Summer League 2023 at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. …
Read More »Milan Kundera, Czech dissident author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dead at 94
Czech-born novelist Milan Kundera, who satirized totalitarian regimes and mixed dark irony with philosophical musings to explore the human condition, has died, a library he worked with said on Wednesday. He was 94. Kundera lived in Paris since the mid-1970s after being exiled from communist Czechoslovakia. Milan Kundera, whose dissident …
Read More »B.C. port workers strike prompts Nutrien to reduce production at potash mine outside of Saskatoon
Saskatchewan’s premier is hoping for a quick resolution to the British Columbia port workers’ strike, as the world’s largest potash producer curtails production near Saskatoon. ‘It’s imperative that we have access and that port is functioning,’ Premier Scott Moe says. Saskatchewan’s premier is hoping for a quick resolution to the …
Read More »Gilas to play in pocket tournament in China
GILAS Pilipinas shifts its preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup into high gear come August as it flies to China for a five-day pocket tournament. The national squad arrived in Manila on Monday after spending more than two weeks in Europe where the team played six tune-up matches against …
Read More »Pinoy planting pride: OFW’s rooftop garden in Qatar proves that gardening Philippine vegetables is achievable anywhere in the world
Just as how Filipinos can be seen all over the world, Philippine agriculture isn’t just limited to our country’s borders. The versatility and adaptability of Filipino farmers and vegetables are proven by an OFW gardener who has an abundant garden at the rooftop of his home in Doha, Qatar. Forty-four-year-old …
Read More »Kenneth Cobonpue unveils latest collection
This month, world-renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue will unveil his latest collection in collaboration with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank). Metrobank will give its credit cardholders exclusive offers on the Cebu-based industrial and furniture designer’s latest collection called “The Loop & Barnacle Mirrors” from July 12 to 15. The …
Read More »Kris Aquino reveals break up with Mark Leviste
TELEVISION and multimedia personality Kris Aquino has announced her separation from Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, citing the impossibility of maintaining a long-distance relationship due to her health condition. On Monday night (Manila time), Aquino took to social media to share a heartfelt open letter dedicated to Leviste, accompanied by …
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