At a Glance In the video, Chris teased fans about his visit. “I’ll be flying to Manila this June for the premiere of Extraction 2 where I play Tyler Rake. I don’t want you to miss out so please come join me. It’ll be fun.” The blockbuster actor shared his excitement, adding, …
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Miss Universe Philippines National Director Shamcey Supsup recently provided clarity as to what transpired after the announcement of the Top 10 finalists of the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Shamcey related that following the announcement, the results were submitted to the board of MUPH for record-keeping purposes. However, as …
Read More »Happy bee day: Four beekeepers who do their best for the bees
May 20 is World Bee Day! Bees deserve to be recognized for how hard they work for our planet as its primary pollinator and their role in the biodiversity which humans depend on for survival. Aside from keeping our environment alive, bees also produce plenty of products that humans enjoy, …
Read More »Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
NFL LEGEND Jimmy Brown (32), running back for the Cleveland Browns, is shown in action against the New York Giants in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 14, 1965. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with …
Read More »Italy cleans up following deadly floods
More than 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to floods and hundreds of landslides, and many blocked in their homes have no electricity and dwindling food supplies. Some evacuated flood victims sheltered in a national museum, where volunteers provided cots for them to sleep on. More …
Read More »‘Fast X,’ Mr. Fortune and a fairy tale
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
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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 …
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