Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte now has her own spin-off/prequel. NETFLIX PHOTO Go on, say it. You’re rooting for the villain in “Fast X.” After all, it is Jason Momoa. Or maybe it’s high time the franchise is retired. The supposed wrap-up of the Fast family saga is upon us as long …
Read More »Taiwan president vows to keep ‘status quo’ on cross-strait relations
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a press conference on the seventh anniversary of her tenure, at the Presidential Office in Taipei on May 20, 2023. (Sam Yeh / AFP) TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the …
Read More »Justin or Jordan: Chot still undecided
Justin Brownlee (left) and Jordan Clarkson FIBA PHOTOS AS Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes starts mapping a game plan on the Philippines’ campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the national mentor said a decision has not been reached on who to tap as the team’s naturalized player. Will …
Read More »US, Taiwan ink modest trade deal
DONE DEAL US Trade Representative Katherine Tai listens to a reporter’s question at a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan on April 20, 2023 in Tokyo. The United States has reached a modest trade agreement with Taiwan, signaling Washington’s support for the island democracy as it comes …
Read More »Japan inflation 3.4% in April
PRICE INCREASE People walk down the street in Hiroshima, Japan on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Japanese government reported an increase in consumer prices by 3.4 percent in April but still meeting market expectations. AFP PHOTO TOKYO: Japan’s consumer prices rose 3.4 percent on-year in April, in line with market …
Read More »Erwan Heusaff, Featr channel invite Filipinos to ‘Reimagine Singapore’
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) eagerly brings Filipino foodies “Serve It, Singapore!” — a brand new online series featuring the one-of-a-kind dining experiences waiting to be had at the Lion City for the rest of 2023. In one Featr episode, Erwan Heusaff goes on a mission to find the best …
Read More »Murray leads Nuggets rally in Game 2 win
LOS ANGELES: Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter as a furious finale carried the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday (Friday in Manila) and a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference final series. Two-time NBA Most …
Read More »Quebec funeral homes offer space for families to gather, say goodbye at assisted deaths
While funeral homes are places where you usually end up after you die, Patrick Savoie’s father-in-law decided to die in one instead. That choice underscores the difficulty of finding a supportive environment in which to die, one palliative care doctor says. Quebec’s Seniors Ministry looking into legality of charging money …
Read More »This Makati resto-pub boasts massive on-site brewery
In 2014, Alec, Raymond, and Noel Jr. Tempongko set out to create a place where people could treat themselves to a tall, refreshing glass of craft beer after a hard day’s work. The Tempongko brothers wanted it to be where expertly crafted beers were paired with a delectable menu of …
Read More »High school theatre is back — and students are hungry to hit the stage
Auditoriums went dark and many productions were paused indefinitely or cancelled during the pandemic. A mostly regular school year has changed that. Staff and students eager to get on stage have returned in numbers rivalling pre-pandemic times. After the pandemic cancelled performances, rights companies say licenses are returning to pre-COVID …
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