Tinapa two ways

Tinapa is an iconic Filipino staple that probably reminds you of slow and long brunches supported by garlicky fried rice, your favorite pinakurat and a hot cup of coffee. The smoky smell of tinapa cannot be ignored and is anything but a reminder of a not so hurried life. Explore …

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Suncor to slash 1,500 jobs amid cost-cutting plan

Suncor Energy will eliminate 1,500 positions as the company’s new chief executive announced an immediate plan to cut costs by $400-million by the end of this year.  New CEO aims to find $400 million in cost savings at all levels of company. Suncor Energy will eliminate 1,500 positions as the …

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U.S. added 339,000 jobs last month, far more than expected

The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool.  Data shows economy is proving resilient in the face of rate hikes. The nation’s employers stepped up …

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Sri Lanka’s economic recovery improving

COLOMBO: Debt-stricken Sri Lanka, which declared bankruptcy last year, is showing signs of economic improvement but its recovery still faces challenges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday. The Indian Ocean island nation declared bankruptcy in April 2022 and said it was suspending repayment of its foreign debt. It …

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Philippines to welcome first international Elephant House Cafe

Harry Potter enthusiasts, rejoice. The Elephant House — a renowned Scottish authors’ café revered as the “birthplace” of Harry Potter — is set to open its inaugural international branch outside of Edinburgh. The highly anticipated establishment will find its home in the vibrant heart of the new Greenhills Mall, offering …

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