Businessman Cedric Lee and former model Deniece Cornejo were found guilty in the serious illegal detention case filed by television and comedian Ferdinand ‘Vhong‘ Navarro. The Taguig Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 153 sentenced Lee, Cornejo, and two other respondents—Ferdinand Guerrero and Simeon Raz—to reclusion perpetua (perpetual imprisonment). They were also …
Read More »The Agoncillos are frugal and proud
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncilo share why budgeting is a must in their household Despite the level of stardom Judy Ann Santos and her husband Ryan Agoncillo pull in showbiz, the way they raise their family only draws them closer to the masses. Proof is in the snippets they …
Read More »Maxey magic fires Sixers past Knicks
NEW YORK CITY: Tyrese Maxey produced a 46-point gem as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks, 112-106, in overtime to keep their NBA Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Maxey led the Sixers back from the brink of defeat in the fourth quarter with …
Read More »Winnipeg drive-by shooting connected with extortion, shootings in Alberta: Edmonton police
A drive-by shooting in northwest Winnipeg last Christmas Eve is connected with a rash of extortion incidents and two other shootings targeting home builders in the Edmonton area, according to police in that city. Edmonton police say a home in Winnipeg’s Meadows West/Maples area was shot at 8 times on …
Read More »HSBC says chief executive ‘to retire’
HONG KONG: Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Noel Quinn would retire after overseeing a “successful transformation” of the firm and record profits during almost five years in charge. The surprise news came as the lender reported that pretax profits in the first quarter fell …
Read More »Toronto Native Plant Market helps gardeners boost local biodiversity
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we learn how native plants help boost biodiversity in your garden, get an update on global and federal action on plastic pollution and get tips for making your wardrobe more sustainable. Also: Tips to make your wardrobe more sustainable. Our planet is …
Read More »Chinese harassment detrimental to peace – US
THE United States said the repeated harassment of Philippine vessels by Chinese ships near Scarborough Reef (Panatag Shoal) is detrimental to regional peace and stability. The China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels on Tuesday water cannoned and rammed vessels of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the …
Read More »PBBM’s handiwork
“The BBL then was proving to be a divisive measure not only in Mindanao but the nation as a whole since it involved the possibility of treason over the carving up of the country’s patrimony.” In warning those seeking to destabilize the Bangsamoro region, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to …
Read More »‘Gov’t project, do not delay’
“By giving Republic Act 11861 some muscle, the government can truly make a difference in the lives of single parents.” It’s about time that Republic Act 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, was enforced. The Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, signed into law less than two years ago …
Read More »China Coast Guard becoming ‘more aggressive’ — Philippines
Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard shows a Philippine vessel being water cannoned by the China Coast Guard on April 30, 2024./Screengrab from Philippine Coast Guard MANILA, Philippines — China’s coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten …
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