PHNOM PENH—The Philippines pulled off a 2-1 victory over defending champion Vietnam on Tuesday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games women’s football tournament at the Smart-RSN Stadium, Toul Kourk District here. But the heroics of Sarina Bolden and Halli Long weren’t good enough to push the Filipinas to the semifinal …
Read More »Matteo to officially sign contract with Kapuso network
TV host and actor Matteo Guidicelli is finally putting an end to network-transfer rumors as he will officially sign a contract with GMA-7 after a series of meetings with the network’s executives. King of Talk Boy Abunda shared the news during a segment on his show, Fast Talk with Boy Abunda saying that the actor is …
Read More »Gilas routs Malaysia, gets ready for Cambodia
PHNOM PENH—Gilas Pilipinas started its redemption bid with a 94-49 win over Malaysia Tuesday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball meet at the Morodok Techo National Stadium Elephant Hall 2. Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser had 15 points and five rebounds, while Justin Brownlee made 11 points and four rebounds in …
Read More »Progress made in Alberta wildfire fight, but officials say dangerous days are still ahead
Alberta’s fire statistics were less dire Tuesday with fewer active and out of control blazes than the previous day and 5,000 fewer people among the ranks of evacuees but officials warn that the danger is still high and things can change in an instant. Conditions particularly dire in northernmost communities. …
Read More »JCI Manila reinforces support for cerebral palsy awareness advocacy with symposium, book launch
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong physical disability that affects millions around the world hence, it is important to raise awareness about this condition. Knowledge about the causes, symptoms and treatments of cerebral palsy should be spread so that those suffering from it can receive the best possible care, support and …
Read More »Dead Sea marathon
The Dead Sea is actually a 605-square-kilometer lake, landlocked by Israel, Jordan and Israel’s West Bank, and is the lowest point on earth, at 1400 feet below sea level. It earned its name because its 332 percent salinity, ten times that of the oceans, prevents any macroscopic aquatic organisms, such …
Read More »Celeb mom Neri Naig’s home safety tips
Celebrity mom Neri Naig-Miranda makes it a priority to ensure that her husband, musician Chito, and children Miggy and Cash can bond in comfortable and safe surroundings. “If we’re not busy with work or school, we make it a point to bond as we believe that spending quality time with …
Read More »Meryll Soriano goes after her dream
The actress swears that whatever it takes, she will direct at least one film in this lifetime. INSTAGRAM PHOTO/MERYLLSORIANO AS the truism goes, “Life begins at 40.” And as far as her showbiz career is concerned, there’s no stopping Meryll Soriano from chasing her dream to direct a film once …
Read More »China exports up 8.5% in April
CHARGING FORWARD Driverless trucks move shipping containers at a port in Tianjin, China on Jan. 16, 2023. Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5 percent to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier despite weakening global demand. AP PHOTO BEIJING: Chinese exports grew 8.5 percent in April, showing more unexpected …
Read More »Toronto gynecologist given 4-month suspension for dishonourable conduct
A gynecologist at the centre of a years-long CBC investigation has had his medical licence suspended for four months following a regulatory hearing. “It is important to note that Dr. Gerber did not plead guilty to the allegations against him, but rather he pleaded ‘no contest,'” his lawyer said. Regulator …
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