As the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network marks its first anniversary, CBC Hamilton spoke to three participants about their experiences. They are among the 150 businesses the network supports, based in cities such as Hamilton and Windsor. The SWOBEN network recently marked its first anniversary For budding Black business owners, …
Read More »Filipino Food Month: Celebrate the flavors of our culture
Filipino food is a real buffet of flavors as it is a collection of cuisine from 17 regions where flavors have been blended by culture, tradition, and indigenous ingredients. It’s a fiesta every time Filipinos get together for meals with family and friends because it’s part of our culture to …
Read More »First United Building and the efforts of keeping its memories alive
And the pivotal roles of artists in this journey Dr. Jose Rizal once said, “Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan.” For the current owners of the First United Building (FUB) in Escolta, Manila City, the same principle can be applied to the restoration and preservation …
Read More »Not a copycat: Marcos says his anti wang-wang policy differs from Pnoy’s
President Marcos rejected the comparisons between his anti-wang-wang (sirens) policy and that of the late former president Benigno Aquino III, who enforced the same order during his term. (Photo: Shutterstock) He clarified during a media interview in Washington, D.C., where he attended the trilateral summit with the United States and …
Read More »Marcos OKs request to deputize PNP, AFP for BARMM’s plebiscite
Personnel of the military, police, and other law enforcement agencies have been deputized to ensure a peaceful and orderly plebiscite last April 13 on the creation of new towns that now form part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool/BARMM) …
Read More »China to US, PH, Japan: Stop playing bloc politics
CHINA called on the United States, Japan and the Philippines to abandon outdated political strategies, refrain from meddling in its domestic matters, and cease actions that could disrupt regional peace and stability, asserting its unwavering commitment to protecting its territorial integrity and maritime entitlements. In a statement released by the …
Read More »Netanyahu vows victory after Israel fends off Iranian drone and missile attack
Top Iranian commanders warned Israel on Sunday that the country would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes, adding that Washington has been told not to back any military action from its ally. U.S. President Joe Biden plans to gather G7 leaders together on …
Read More »Fear of China gnaws at summit in Washington
A subcurrent of worry pulsed through a summit involving distant Asian nations this week in Washington, but the event also offered a window into angst of global concern: Fears of a military standoff with China. U.S.-Japan-Philippines meeting offered a window into military angst with global dimensions. A subcurrent of worry …
Read More »Israel intercepts most drones, missiles in Iran’s retaliatory air attack
Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in a retaliatory barrage that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a region-wide war. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says barrage targets ‘occupied territories’ in Israel. Explosions, sirens above Jerusalem …
Read More »Experts predict tax hikes in budget as Trudeau government stretches to pay for its promises
Economists and experts say they’re expecting the federal government to raise taxes in Tuesday’s budget to help offset billions of dollars in new spending already promised in the pre-budget announcements that have been landing almost daily since the end of March. Sources say the Liberals are anxious to avoid anything …
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