Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 in Mall of Asia Arena in May 23, 2024/Empire Philippines via YouTube, screenshot MANILA, Philippines — Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024, besting 52 other hopefuls at the close of glitzy ceremonies in Pasay City. Outgoing …
Read More »Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes
EL SEGUNDO, California—Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, soccer players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair, boxer Estelle Mossely, swimmer Federica Pellegrini, …
Read More »Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor ‘shocked,’ seeking answers
A family from Gatineau, Que., is reeling after being told they will be discharged from their family doctor in Ottawa for a reason they are struggling to agree with — because they have Quebec health cards. Last month Samira Drapeau, Drew Williams and their five-year-old son received separate letters from …
Read More »BMW, VW, Jaguar parts made by forced labor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US congressional investigation released on Monday found that carmakers BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen (VW) had used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the United States over alleged forced labor ties. The report by the Senate Finance Committee said BMW had produced and imported …
Read More »The world’s most common cockroach is ‘a monster of our own creation,’ study finds
A new study into the evolutionary history of the most prevalent cockroach shows that it’s “a monster of our own creation.” The German cockroach evolved alongside humans, and its only natural habitat is inside our buildings. Despite its name, the German cockroach isn’t from Germany. In fact, it’s not really …
Read More »What happens when Elon Musk’s space junk lands in your yard?
With thousands of satellites in orbit and record numbers of rocket launches, experts warn there's a growing risk of space debris crashing into the Earth — and possibly hitting somebody With more rockets launching each year, there's more risk of falling debris causing damage — or hitting someone In March …
Read More »High price to pay
“Before the RTL, the NFA would buy rice at high prices to help rice farmers and sell it at low prices to help poor consumers. Developing the grains industry, particularly in the planting of staple rice, will not happen by pouring state subsidies into the National Food Authority (NFA). The …
Read More »Seismic shift in Senate leadership
“The transition has not been without controversy. Zubiri’s tenure as Senate President was abruptly cut short, leading to widespread speculation about the underlying reasons. In the ever-volatile landscape of Philippine politics, leadership changes often come with a mix of intrigue, speculation, and a touch of drama. The recent shift in …
Read More »House accomplished mission on peace, economy – Romualdez
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday reported that the House of Representatives has accomplished its mission of enhancing peace and improving the economy. “Our work in this session has been driven by a clear and compelling mission. Our focus: national security and economic transformation, which are key to …
Read More »Divorce bill narrowly hurdles House
Artist’s rendition of domestic violence./Image by Tumisu from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on final reading a bill that legalizes absolute divorce based on limited grounds and a well-defined judicial process. House Bill (HB) 9349, which underwent a long interpellation process and was resent …
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