Over 14,000 participants from 120 countries join the film market. We recently attended the Marché du Film at the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes that ended on May 24. It gathered more than 14,000 accredited participants in Cannes from over 120 countries, including the Philippines. The onsite booths, …
Read More »Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee comes out as bisexual
In a bold and empowering move, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee came out as bisexual in the latest cover of Mega Magazine, where she shared more about her sexuality in the interview. In a revealing interview, she shared more about her sexuality and expressed her admiration for beauty in all its …
Read More »FIBA World Cup: Reaching 2nd round a ‘real success’ — Chot Reyes
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO As far as Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is concerned, reaching the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup will be a “real success” given the strong opposition when the tournament begins on August 25 in Manila. “First of …
Read More »Jamie Miller Shares “Maybe Next Time”
International pop music sensation Jamie Miller has released his highly anticipated single “Maybe Next Time” via BMG. The soaring single details the aftermath of a major disappointment and the heartache that comes with it. Prior to release, the song garnered over 31K pre-saves and 15M views on TikTok. “This song …
Read More »Do or die: Heat, Celtics dispute finals spot
Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat battles Derrick White of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Miami, Florida. AFP PHOTO MIAMI: After an astonishing Game 6 finish that left the Boston Celtics …
Read More »A woman is now on Canada’s Para hockey team, for the first time ever
All eyes will be on Raphaëlle Tousignant. The Para hockey player was recently named to Canada’s national team for this week’s world championship in Moose Jaw, Sask., becoming the first woman ever to land a roster spot. ‘Everyone is looking at me,’ says 20-year-old Terrebonne, Que., native. Raphaëlle Tousignant is …
Read More »Housing prices in Finland to drop lowest in 30 years
DOWNWARD TREND People enjoy sunshine in Kaivopuisto of Helsinki, Finland, on March 16, 2022. Housing prices in Finland are expected to have the biggest drop this year since 1993, a Finnish credit institution specializing in this sector said on Friday, May 26, 2023. XINHUA PHOTO HELSINKI: Housing prices in Finland …
Read More »HK to release new retail crypto trade rules
EMBRACING CRYPTO This photo taken on Saturday, May 27, 2023, shows customers in a cryptocurrency exchange office in Hong Kong. Retail investors in Hong Kong may soon be able to buy popular cryptocurrencies like bitcoin at government-licensed exchanges, thanks to new rules meant to bolster the city’s standing as a …
Read More »Are Canada’s competition laws outdated? Some say it’s time for change
The federal government is looking to update Canada’s competition laws — possibly their most significant review in decades. Current laws ‘lagging behind our international peers,’ head of Competition Bureau says. Whether checking in at the airport or checking out at the grocery store, it seems everywhere you turn these days, …
Read More »Canadian fans may not love the Stanley Cup matchup — but it’s good for the game
Canadian fans and broadcast rights holders would prefer to see some big names in the Stanley Cup final. But a matchup of two emerging-market teams can grow the game — and eventually the salary cap. How growing the game of hockey can boost the salary cap and help your favourite …
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