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IN AGREEMENT Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors attend a group photo session ahead of their meeting in Niigata, Japan, on Friday, May 12, 2023. From top left to right, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, President of the Eurogroup …

Alvin Lobrequito PSC PHOTO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Filipino Wrestler Alvin Lobrequito ruled the men’s 57kg freestyle event to win a gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian az Games Tuesday, May 16. With Lobrequito’s conquest of his division, the Philippines matched its 52-gold medal haul from last year’s Hanoi Games. …

Actor and public servant Arjo Atayde is known for his versatility and captivating performances. In the crime thriller Cattleya Killer, Arjo takes on the role of a character with depth and intrigue. During a special screening held on Friday, the 32-year-old actor and the cast of the series offered members …

The former head of Volkswagen’s luxury division Audi pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges tied to the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal, becoming the highest-ranking executive convicted over cars that cheated on emissions tests with the help of illegal software.  While 2 U.S. executives were sentenced to prison in emissions scandal, …

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trounced the competition for the second straight weekend in North American theaters, earning $60.5 million for a global haul topping half a billion dollars, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The latest tale of oddball intergalactic mercenaries, human and otherwise, again stars Chris …

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Philippine women’s volleyball team’s bid to end the country’s 18-year medal drought ended in a tough 20-25, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25 loss to Indonesia in the battle for bronze match on Sunday, May 14 at the National Olympic Stadium. Jia De Guzman PVL PHOTO  Indonesia may have …

Some artifacts on display at the ‘Masaganang Ani’ exhibit Over 150 Artifacts from Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) are currently on display at the historical Casa Comunidad de Tayabas in Quezon Province. Occupying the historical building is the collection of ethnographic artifacts from various ethnolinguistic groups, from textiles, farming tools, ritual …

Team Philippines PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Arnisador Trixie Mary Lofranco delivered the Philippines’ a gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center on Tuesday, May 16. Lofranco ruled the women’s individual anyo non-traditonal open weapon event, as the Philippines now has …

A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-storey building in their pyjamas in what a fire chief on Tuesday called his “worst nightmare.”  ‘This is our worst nightmare,’ says Wellington emergency and fire manager. A …

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is at substantive risk unless the three partners are held accountable for continuing to violate aspects of the deal, the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says.  Head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Suzanne Clark says ‘compliance is falling short’ on trade deal. The …