A Korean trot singer was found dead in her dorm on May 12 and the police believed she took her own life after discovering a suicide note. The dead singer was identified as Haesoo (real name Kim Ara), 29, who was found dead at about 10 a.m. KST on May …
Read More »Makati candidate wins Miss Universe Philippines 2023
Miss Universe 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee. Photo from official Miss Universe Philippines Facebook page MAKATI City’s very own Michelle Marquez Dee was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 during the pageant’s coronation night held Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. Besting 38 other contestants, the 28-year-old stunner takes home …
Read More »Netflix still charging Canadians who share passwords but not Americans — for now
The extra fee Canadians pay Netflix for the privilege of sharing their passwords with others across multiple locations was supposed to roll out for U.S. customers months ago. Analysts say Netflix is delaying charging Americans due to fears of backlash. Additional charge for U.S. customers delayed by several months despite …
Read More »How the skyrocketing cost of baby formula is hurting families who can least afford it
The price of baby formula in Canada is rising higher than inflation and putting pressure on families that can’t afford to shoulder those cost increases. A prominent infant food insecurity expert says it’s a long-term problem that’s getting worse. Price of infant formula rising higher than inflation. People are having …
Read More »Ambassadors show off their talent for charity
Once again, the Spouses Head of Mission (Shom) group organized a very successful event at Pardon My French restaurant where several ambassadors displayed their talent all for a good cause. Bravos, among others, go to Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho who belted several popular ditties, Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat who sang …
Read More »‘You’ve been wasting your money on oral glutathione for years’
The year was 2005, and Maureen Estrada was the archetypal Filipino registered nurse. Caring, hardworking, thorough, efficient and just waiting for her employment papers from abroad to come through for better pay. Having resigned from her hospital job while counting down the final stretch to her big move, Estrada felt …
Read More »Toronto-area homeowners shocked by shoddy renos from contractors RBC touted as ‘trusted’
RBC recommended the Smart Reno platform to two couples in the Greater Toronto Area. They say it came as a shock to later learn the contractors weren’t qualified based on their shoddy work, which the homeowners have, or will have to, spend even more money to fix. RBC customers say …
Read More »Head of international atomic energy agency warns of ‘enormous suffering’ if Ukrainian plant fails
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says he’s alarmed by the threat of a nuclear accident at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant. Rafael Mariano Grossi says a nuclear accident would have ‘ripples and reverberations all over the world’. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency …
Read More »Feel sick when you play VR? It’s pretty common and this Waterloo researcher wants to know why
A new study out of the University of Waterloo in Ontario has resulted in a test to determine who might experience cybersickness when using virtual reality. It’s hoped the research will lead to better VR experiences and ways to help people cope with cybersickness. Playing a ‘fairly nauseating game in …
Read More »Mother’s Day: Honoring the women who make it happen
In the Philippines and in many countries around the world, no one needs to be reminded that today is Mother’s Day. It’s not only the love and devotion Filipinos have for their mothers, commerce has made sure everyone knows Mother’s Day is special and needs to be celebrated with a …
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