Canada’s population expected to hit 40 million today

Canada’s population is expected to surpass 40 million people today, says Statistics Canada.  Population growth rate currently at 2.7 per cent, the highest since 1957. Canada’s population is expected to surpass 40 million people today, says Statistics Canada. The federal statistics agency’s “population clock” uses modelling to estimate Canada’s population …

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EJ Obiena claims bronze in Bislett Games

Filipino Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena claimed the bronze medal at the Oslo Diamond League-Bislett games in Norway on Friday, June 16 (Manila time). After posting a new personal-best and Asian record of 6.0 meters at the Bergen Jump Challenge last Saturday, Obiena only cleared 5.81 meters this time to …

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Empower individuality and expression with ‘Pride’

The month of June brings all sorts of celebrations—from massive Pride Marches to highlighting meaningful and empowering stories of expression and individuality. SM Beauty, the country’s leading beauty retailer, understands that Pride is colorful and unique to every person, and is shining a light on the importance of support, love, …

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Sandara Park It’s been years since Sandara left the Philippines to try her luck as a K-pop idol in the girl group 2ne1. But whenever possible, Sandara returns to the country to star in shows or bask in the local environment. One thing’s for sure, her star has yet to …

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Eala graduates from Rafa Nadal Academy

Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala has graduated from the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain. The 18-year-old world number 2 in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) junior rankings shared graduation stories from members of her family on Thursday. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM HER FB PAGE  She was also seen in …

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Viennese violinist set to perform with Manila Symphony Orchestra

The Austrian Embassy in Manila, in partnership with the Manila Symphony Orchestra and Standard Insurance Inc. present “Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and Brahms,”captivating concert featuring the renowned Austrian Violinist and New Austrian Sound of Music (Nasom) Artist Johannes Fleischmann with the Manila Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Marlon Chen. ‘Dvorak, Mendelssohn, and …

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