Apocalyptic skies stirred everything from U.S. debates about climate change to gallows humour. Apocalyptic skies stir U.S. debates about climate change. And gallows humour Being a Canadian anywhere on the eastern seaboard of the United States this week runs a risk of being inundated with smoke jokes. A doctor quipped …
Read More »These Filipino chefs are among the big winners of 2023 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards
After Erwan Heussaff’s victory at the 2023 James Beard Media Awards, the foundation now names the champions of its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards, which include three Filipino chefs. Winning the Best Chef: Great Lakes category are Filipino-American chef Timothy Flores and his wife, chef Genie Kwon. They are praised for their …
Read More »Sandara Park surprised, happy Pinoys still recognize her
K-pop artist Sandara Park (Dara), former member of group 2NE1, said she felt surprised and happy that Filipinos still recognized her. Dara visited Clark Freeport Zone in the Philippines together with Jinu of K-pop boy band Winner, former NU’EST members Aron and JR, and rapper Dindin to film the Korean …
Read More »Vargas, Buhain to lead new PSI
LONG-time swimming patron Michael ‘Miko’ Vargas was elected president of Philippine Swimming, Inc. (PSI) during the PSI National Congress and Election held on Thursday at the East Ocean Restaurant in Paranaque City. The 11-man Board of Trustees unanimously install the 43-year-old Vargas, the second of the three children of former …
Read More »Family favorite: baby squid and fried eggs
Fried eggs are but a global staple wherever you are in the world. Locally, we have our silogs to go to as breakfast or all-day meals: tapsilog (beef), longsilog (pork), bangsilog (fish) and even the trendy bacsilog (bacon). In fact, last night’s dinner, combined with fried eggs (or however which …
Read More »Angelica Jones relates deeply to her role in GMA 7’s ‘Tadhana’ 6th anniversary episodes
At a Glance To help intensify public awareness of mental health issues and how to handle them, the actress highly encourages people to watch the finale episode of the sixth anniversary presentation of Tadhana directed by Rommel Penesa. She is also in gratitude to GMA Kapuso, Elle, head writer Charlotte …
Read More »Canada lost 17,000 jobs in May — mostly among youth
Canada lost 17,000 jobs in May, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday morning. The loss of jobs — mostly among youth aged 15 to 24 — pushed the unemployment rate down to 5.2 per cent. Canadians 25 to 54 gained 63,000 jobs, but youngest age group saw drop …
Read More »Outbreak of deadly Marburg virus ends in Equatorial Guinea: WHO
The outbreak of Marburg virus infection in Equatorial Guinea has ended, the World Health Organization’s regional office for Africa said on Thursday. Officials say 40 confirmed and probable cases, 35 deaths since February. The outbreak of Marburg virus infection in Equatorial Guinea has ended, the World Health Organization’s regional office …
Read More »Tim Hortons credit card to launch in mobile rewards app
Tim Hortons is launching a credit card that can be used through its mobile app, the latest move into an increasingly competitive rewards space. Customers will be able to earn Tims Rewards Points on most purchases, including on many gas, grocery and transit purchases, and extra points at Tim Hortons …
Read More »Ricci Rivero confirms breakup with Andrea Brillantes?
Basketball player and actor Ricci Rivero finally broke his silence amid breakup rumors and cheating allegations with Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes. In a Twitter post shared by Ricci on Friday, June 9, he seemed to confirm that he and Andrea have decided to go their separate ways and asked the public to respect …
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