Meta will soon block some Canadian users of Facebook and Instagram from accessing or posting news content until the end of the month. Social media giant steps up opposition to Bill C-18. Facebook to block news content for some Canadian users Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said …
Read More »Loyzaga first Pinoy in FIBA Hall of Fame
For the first time, a Filipino was named to the FIBA Hall of Fame. Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga, a bronze medalist in the 1954 FIBA World Championship and a 4-time Asian Games gold medalist, was posthumously inducted as a member of the 2023 Hall of Fame class, in an announcement on …
Read More »PH claims 3×3 silver in Asean Para Games
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia:The Philippines settled for the silver medal after bowing to Thailand, 7-15, in the men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball final of the 12th Asean Para Games at the Morodok Techo National Stadium’s Elephant Hall 2 here. Malaysia outclassed Cambodia, 17-8, for the bronze medal. Alfie Cabanog of Team Philippines …
Read More »Catch Anne Curtis plus the stars of ‘Cattleya Killer’ and ‘Drag You & Me’ live on ‘ASAP Natin ‘To’
And more treats from Belle, Alexa, Janella, Kim, AC, Chie, and ‘The Voice Kids’ winner Shane Bernabe At a Glance Following its successful digital premiere, catch the cast of the international crime-thriller series “Cattleya Killer” on the ASAP stage, led by Arjo Atayde, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Christopher de Leon, and ASAP’s own Zsa Zsa Padilla alongside …
Read More »Child who died in custody denied ambulance multiple times, U.S. border officials say
U.S. Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an eight-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have a seizure and died on her ninth day in custody, an internal investigation found. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez had 40.5 C fever, …
Read More »Sisi Rondina makes indoor volleyball return with Choco Mucho
Choco Mucho is about to get a huge boost in its campaign in the PVL Invitational Conference set on June 29. This, as former UST star Sisi Rondina has joined the Flying Titans, making her indoor volleyball return after spending the last four years competing in the sands. Sisi Rondina …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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