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 …
Read More »Nayong Pilipino Foundation unveils exquisite collection of artifacts
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 …
Read More »PH surpasses gold medal haul in Hanoi Games as Lofranco delivers 53rd mint in Cambodia
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 …
Read More »New Zealand hostel fire kills at least 6, prime minister says
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 …
Read More »Enforce the CUSMA or it won’t be ‘worth the paper it’s printed on,’ top U.S. business leader says
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 …
Read More »Average Canadian house price rose to $716,000 in April — up by $100K since January
After plunging due to interest rate hikes throughout last year, the average price of a Canadian resale home has now increased for four months in a row, new numbers showed Monday. After tumbling for much of 2022, the average price has risen 4 months in a row. After plunging due …
Read More »A mother’s guide to teaching your child how to create art
One of the best ways to encourage a child’s creativity is to provide them with opportunities to create art. Art is a universal language that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a way to express oneself, to communicate with others, and to explore the world around …
Read More »Stellantis stops construction on portion of Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid Ottawa dispute
One of the world’s largest automakers has stopped construction on a portion of an electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., saying the federal government has not delivered on what was promised. Ottawa says negotiations are ongoing. Automaker, South Korean battery-maker LG Energy Solution said plant would employ at least …
Read More »GM recalls 42,000 SUVs in Canada for air bag defect
General Motors said on Monday it will recall 42,000 sport utility vehicles in Canada from the 2014 through 2017 model years because the driver’s air-bag inflator may explode during deployment. Air bags in 2014-17 models may explode during deployment, automaker says. General Motors said on Monday it will recall 42,140 …
Read More »Heaven Peralejo embarks on thrilling journey with Viva Entertainment
During Heaven Peralejo’s contract signing with Viva Entertainment, her co-star from the series The Rain In España, Marco Gallo, made the moment even more special. Just as the contract signing and media interviews were coming to a close, Marco made a surprise entrance, holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers (six …
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