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At a Glance The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases P7.68 billion to fund the targeted cash transfer (TCT) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman says the funding will benefit over 7.5 million Filipinos. The release covers the remaining two-month period of …

The Windsor Police Service has launched a new service called Community Accessible Resource Education Support (CARES). It’s meant to connect victims of violent crimes to community programs and resources via videos shared on social media.  WPS CARES connects victims of crime to community resources with social media videos. Bianca Colaluca …

The shadows of two previous, brutal wars — and the potential consequences of one raging in Eastern Europe — hung over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he arrived Thursday in Japan for the opening of the G7 leaders summit.  Japan’s PM deliberately chose city levelled by nuclear bomb to host …

Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early Thursday in the latest nighttime test of Ukrainian air defences, which shot down 29 of them, officials said.  Officials in Crimea report train derailment due to an explosion. Russia fired 30 cruise missiles against different parts of Ukraine early …

A report from the World Meteorological Organization forecasts that global temperatures are likely to soon pass the 1.5 C limit set by the 2015 Paris climate agreement. But Canada has already blown past that threshold, so what does it mean here?  World Meteorological Organization suggests global temperatures may breach key …

A mother’s journey toward a perfect smile and bright future for her child Mother’s Day is a cherished occasion to honor and celebrate the courage, triumphs, and unconditional love of mothers. For countless moms, nothing brings greater joy than witnessing their children’s smiles and envisioning a bright future for them. …

Fans turned photographers, seizing every beat and capturing the magic of Summer Blast, one click at a time If Chicago has Lollapalooza and California has Coachella, the Philippines has a massive fun and entertainment experience of its own – Summer Blast 2023. Featuring a solid concert line-up, summer-themed attractions, amusement …

Four children from an Indigenous community in Colombia were found alive in the south of the country more than two weeks after the plane they were travelling in crashed in thick jungle, President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday.  3 other adults, including pilot, were killed after plane crashed in Caqueta …

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) is a pretty tale as old as OPM (Original Pilipino Music). For context, it was created in 1973, the year the album “Himig Natin” by Juan de la Cruz Band, which spawned the classic single of the same title, came out. That point in history …

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUAN In a dazzling display of strength, resilience and elegance, reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Nola Gabriel emerged as an empowering figure for her fellow women and Filipino fashion in her very first visit to the country.  Feeling immediately at home in …