CJ Perez (77) had a finals career-high of 34 points./PBA Images MANILA, Philippines — The San Miguel Beermen completed a massive come-from-behind win against the Meralco Bolts, 95-94, to tie the best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup finals at one game apiece Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. CJ Perez erupted for …
Read More »Thailand to monitor ‘Jurassic World’ filming over environmental concerns
Shooting for the film will take place in several places in Bangkok Thai officials have given Jurassic World producers a stern warning not to damage beaches and national parks when they film the next installment of the blockbuster franchise in the country. Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been lined …
Read More »This fun run aims to support national athletes
Southstar Drug, Maxicare team up for this year’s Run for Wellness To maintain a healthy lifestyle, one should engage in regular physical activities and exercises. Southstar Drug and Maxicare encourage Filipinos to sprint toward their best lives and become champions of their own through Run for Wellness. Now in its …
Read More »Canadian retailer Simons is expanding. Can it succeed where its peers couldn’t?
With a 10-store presence in Quebec, and a handful of others sprinkled between Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Halifax, Simons is opening two locations in Toronto this year at Yorkdale Shopping Mall and the Eaton Centre, in additions to locations in Mississauga and Ottawa. Retail analysts say Simons doesn’t have problems …
Read More »PDIC recommends depositing in banks than e-wallets for better security
File photo shows a person at an ATM/Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) is encouraging Filipinos to recognize the personal and national value of depositing in banks for better financial security. The PDIC is marking this June 16 to 22 as Deposit Protection Awareness Week (DPAW), …
Read More »Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 reveals nominees: ENHYPEN, SB19, BLACKPINK
Nickelodeon unveiled the nominations for the Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA) 2024 including 50 first-time nominees in film, television, music and sports. Nominees for the Favorite Asian Act category are ENHYPEN, Iman Troye, NiziU, SB19 and Tiara Andini. In the Global category, BLACKPINK got nominated for Global Music Star while BlackPink: …
Read More »Girl’s killer sentenced to life after father airs grief in court
On the day his daughter was born, the father trembled as he held her tiny ear to his left chest. A nurse told him not to be afraid: “Her daddy’s heartbeat would tell her not to be frightened — and that daddy would protect her so she wouldn’t cry,” the …
Read More »UP soprano to represent Philippines at World Youth Choir 2024 Alumni Session
Pauline Arejola is the sole participant from the Philippines at the World Youth Choir 2024 Alumni Session./Pauline Arejola via Facebook KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A soprano from the University of the Philippines (UP) is set to represent the Philippines at the World Youth Choir 2024 Alumni Session. Pauline Arejola is …
Read More »Asian stock markets see foreign outflows
Photo Credit: Reuters EMERGING Asian equity markets faced a second month of foreign outflows in May as robust US economic data fueled skepticism over Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. Data from stock exchanges in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan revealed that overseas investors withdrew a …
Read More »MPs grill Canadian oil and gas executives over profits and emissions
Faced with tough questions about their record profits and climate track record, Canadian oil and gas executives argued Thursday there’s no need for a cap on emissions and that regulations have made it difficult to do business. Leaders of Suncor, Imperial Oil and Shell Canada appear before environment committee. Faced …
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