WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like carry-ons, seat choice and earning points, there’s a catch. Sure, you can get on the plane, but that’s about it. WestJet announced that it has introduced an ultra low-cost fare — and if you like …
Read More »Oba-ob opens title bid with style at Philippine Badminton Open 2024
ANTIPOLO CITY — Top seed Rabie Jayson Oba-ob opened his title bid at the Philippine Badminton Open 2024 in style with a rousing 21-16, 21-8 victory in the Round of 128 of the men’s singles event against Kirk Nathan Abarquez on Wednesday, June 5, at the First Pacific Leadership Academy …
Read More »Shares rebound as May inflation stays within target
The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 yesterday, up by 0.86 percent or 54.90 points./Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The stock market bounced back after a major sell-off the previous day as investors stayed positive despite higher inflation rate announced in May. The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 …
Read More »Were you in a ‘playtime’ relationship? Actor Xian Lim reacts
Xian Lim (Images courtesy of Facebook) Actor Xian Lim has wrapped up shooting for the upcoming movie “Playtime.” Produced by GMA Pictures and Viva Films, the sexy thriller movie will be shown in theaters soon. ‘Playtime’ boasts a stellar cast including Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, and Faye Lorenzo, all set …
Read More »‘1521’ attempts to sell itself as a Filipino producer’s reimagining of Battle of Mactan
In this retelling of the Battle of Mactan, the writers chose to use, as a plot device, a fictional love story between a native babaylan, or spiritual healer Diwata (played by Bea) and one of Magellan’s crew members, Enrique, who acted as the expedition’s interpreter . (STAR / File) “1521: …
Read More »Kathryn Bernardo on embracing fitness and wellness
Kathryn Bernardo has long dreamt of using her strong platform to promote a healthy lifestyle, a commitment she has upheld since she was 16 years old. In an interview at the sidelines of the Century Tuna “Best You Ever” campaign, she shared her excitement and insights into her fitness and …
Read More »B.C. soccer fan sues over alleged Lionel Messi ‘bait and switch’
A B.C. soccer fan wants to certify a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) on behalf of customers who claim they paid through the nose for tickets to a game featuring Lionel Messi, only to see the superstar player turn out to be a last-minute …
Read More »Peso weakens further; stock market rebounds
THE peso fell for a third straight day on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 19-month low, while the stock market rebounded following lower-than-expected May inflation. The currency weakened by 7 centavos to P58.78 to the dollar, its lowest close since Nov. 3, 2022’s P58.80. It opened at the day’s high of …
Read More »Locals seek injunction after neighbour blocks access to historic Peggys Cove fishing buildings
A dispute over a private road is boiling up on Lobster Lane in Peggys Cove, N.S., pitting homeowners in the tiny seaside community against each other in court. Roadblock is preventing access to York Manuel fish shed and store. A dispute over a private road is boiling up on Lobster …
Read More »As more immigrants move to Saskatchewan, the rental market can’t keep up
As the populations of Saskatoon and Regina grow, experts say the housing market is struggling to keep up and rents are soaring. CMHC says Sask. needs 60,000 new housing units by 2030 to retain affordability. Shafqat Nabi and Aisha Jamal say that in their short time in the city, they …
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