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 …
Read More »A music and arts celebration for oceans
Hundreds of artists will gather across 43 stages nationwide this month as Fête de la Musique Philippines broadens its horizons to advocate for the oceans. “In spite of all our differences, music – just like the oceans – connects us humans with each other,” said Xavier Leroux, executive director of …
Read More »Song Joong-ki, wife welcome first baby
SOUTH Korean superstar Song Joong-ki and his British wife Katy Louise Saunders have reportedly welcomed their first child — a son. Several Korean outlets reported that the actor’s agency, High Zium Studio, released the statement Wednesday (June 14) night. It said, “Song Joong Ki became the father of a baby …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo promises new single ‘Vampire’ on June 30
Following the success of her debut album, SOUR, Fil-Am singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo returns to the music scene with a new single, “Vampire,” coming this June 30. “[My] new song vampire is out June 30th! you can pre-save now. So excited for this ahhhhh!!!!!!!” the artist said in an Instagram post. While Olivia tackled …
Read More »LGBTQ beer ads are old hat — despite new troubles for Bud Light
Sales are dropping for Bud Light as it continues to face challenges after featuring a transgender social media star in a short advertisement. But beer companies have campaigned featuring LGBTQ people for years. Sales drop for the top beer brand as it faced criticism over marketing featuring transgender TikTok star. …
Read More »US inflationary pressures continue to decrease
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Wholesale prices in the United States dropped 0.3 percent from April to May, another sign that inflationary pressures continue to ease in the face of repeated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The Labor Department’s producer price index — which measures inflation before it reaches consumers …
Read More »Canada is paying ‘an enormous price’ for the Volkswagen battery plant. Is it worth it?
Canada is paying a big price for Volkswagen to build its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant in St Thomas, Ont., critics say. But supporters of the project say it’s about more than just numbers on a spread sheet. Are we getting value for our money? It depends on …
Read More »Hamilton man injured on the job warns young workers: ‘It’s not worth it’
Hamilton’s Marvin Mulder says his experience after being injured on the job has changed his outlook on work: had he known how challenging it is to deal with the workers’ compensation system, he would have chosen a job with a lower likelihood of injury. Marvin Mulder, 52, lives with pain …
Read More »Minister quits as legislature condemns N.B. premier’s LGBTQ policy change
Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Dorothy Shephard resigned from cabinet Thursday, moments after the legislature voted in favour of an opposition Liberal motion on LGBTQ students in provincial schools. Dorothy Shephard quits cabinet after 6 PC MLAs join opposition to ask for more study of Policy 713. Progressive Conservative minister Dorothy …
Read More »Save the day with Jolly Kiddie Meal’s new DC toys
In collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros., Jollibee introduces a new, limited-time Jolly Kiddie Meal collection featuring iconic superhero characters — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman. The collectible toys are available until July 15 only. Each hero comes in their own unique design, ready to save …
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