MIAMI: The Miami Heat knocked the stuffing out of the Boston Celtics on Sunday (Monday in Manila), powering to a 128-102 victory to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA Eastern Conference finals. The Heat, who host game four on Tuesday, are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. …
Read More »Economists lower Malaysia’s export forecasts
CONTRACTION A photo of Malaysian automaker Proton’s newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle dated May 7, 2023. Economists downgraded Malaysia’s export forecasts after observing a contraction on exports in April. XINHUA PHOTO KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have revised down Malaysia’s full-year export forecasts after the steeper-than-expected export contraction in …
Read More »China tells tech users to stop using Micron chips
TECH WAR A sign marks the entrance of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant on Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Virginia. Stepping up a feud with Washington over technology and security, China’s government on Sunday, May 21, 2023, told users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products …
Read More »Heavy rain falls on B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders lifted in northeast
Heavy rain that fell on B.C.’s most concerning fires Monday meant upwards of 450 properties were taken off evacuation orders in the northeast part of the province. 2 concerning fires no longer burning out of control. Heavy rain that fell on B.C.’s most concerning fires Monday meant upwards of 450 …
Read More »Customers say they were sold ‘unsafe’ vehicles by Ottawa used-car dealership
Some customers who have bought vehicles from Garage Plus Auto Centre in Ottawa say they feel the dealership was dishonest with them, and have serious safety concerns about the vehicles they purchased. Kortney Force says she’s lost thousands of dollars, months of stress over vehicle riddled with issues. She says …
Read More »State of emergency ends in Fort McPherson, N.W.T., as water levels continue to drop
As of Sunday, municipal services – including water deliveries and sewage pump-outs – had also returned to the community. Municipal services, including water deliveries and sewage pump-outs, have also returned. The community of Fort McPherson, N.W.T., has lifted the local state of emergency as floodwaters recede and the hamlet begins …
Read More »Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., merchants relieved as tourists flock to town despite recent flooding
Many businesses in Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., are breathing a little easier this Victoria Day after a busy weekend in the community. Tourists flocked to the town, about 95 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, for the first long weekend of the season — despite severe flooding a few weeks ago that left …
Read More »United Way NWT fire, flood fund tops $500K
United Way NWT has breezed past its initial goal of raising $100,000 for its emergency response fund for fires and floods. By Sunday afternoon, the campaign had raised $529,000, said David Connelly, volunteer chair of the United Way NWT’s emergency response committee. “That speaks to the tremendous generosity and timely …
Read More »One-stop spa and beauty center is also a party place
Alpina’s Stephanie Chua and Kathryna Pimentel (left and rightmost respectively) with Megaworld owner Kevin Tan. Permanent eyelash extensions, bejeweled nails and glossy manicures are some of the biggest beauty trends of 2023. Alpina Lounge and Wellness, the newest beauty and pampering player in Uptown Parade, Taguig City, knows these styles …
Read More »PascualLab: Counting seven decades of love and good health for Filipinos
The goal then and now is to make health and medical products easily accessible to all classes. On its 77th year of bringing quality, family-friendly health and wellness products to Filipinos, Pascual Laboratories, Inc. (PascualLab) reaffirms its commitment to pursue its vision of strong, healthy Filipino families. Since it …
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