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BAILOUT In this photo taken on May 6, 2018, a Sri Lankan worker sorts plastic at Kathirana, on the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. The Asian Development Bank on Monday released a loan worth $3450 million to help stabilize the economy of the cash-strapped South Asian nation. AFP PHOTO …

Mac Belo (right) PBA PHOTO  Nearly two weeks after being acquired in a player swap with Meralco, wingman Mac Belo finally came to terms with Rain or Shine after signing a one-year contract with his new team on Wednesday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but Rain or Shine …

The legalization of sports gambling has quickly changed the way we watch sports on television and for many has forever changed their relationship with games they once consumed simply for entertainment.  Billions being wagered on sports and casino play in Ontario. Wayne Madd woke up with a name on his …

Nikola Jokic AP PHOTO  DENVER: Nikola Jokic can cap an improbable journey to the pinnacle of his sport by leading the Denver Nuggets to a first ever championship when the NBA Finals get under way on Thursday (Friday in Manila). Nine years ago, the softly spoken Serbian center barely caused …

‘Tsupet’ by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Photography student Lou Russell Fajardo is a documentary series on Filipino parloristas Tsupet, a documentary series on Filipino parloristas, was featured at the 2nd Quanzhou International Image Biennial in China. The exhibition showcased entries from 40 international institutions, exploring artists’ perspectives under …

Five women are suing prominent Edmonton home construction company Coventry Homes for a combined $6.2 million, alleging a company partner’s sexual misconduct created a “poisoned” work environment where employees were subjected to harassment and complaints about workplace safety were ignored.  Coventry Homes partner Robin Nasserdeen denies allegations, pleads not guilty …

Experts say the longview economic costs associated with supporting those impacted by natural disasters, including their mental health, are just beginning to be captured and Canada’s decentralized response to disasters is falling short.  Canada’s decentralized response to climate-related disasters is falling short, experts say.     When Cathy Orlando heard …

A new letter from the association representing doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital has called on health-care leaders to either fill vacant positions in the emergency room or shut down the department to new patients.  Medical Staff Association says current situation leaves patients ‘in jeopardy.’ ER diversion for Surrey Memorial Hospital …

Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next …

An Alberta mining company wants to drill thousands of wells in southeastern Manitoba to remove millions of tonnes of sand from an aquifer that serves as the source of drinking water for tens of thousands of people.  Sio Silica wants to pump pure sand from aquifer that serves as drinking-water …