It’s one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried. The SAQ has a monopoly on …
Read More »Rising Filipino chess star Arca rules Vietnam Grandmaster tilt
Christian Gian Karlo Arca/Photo from Businessworld MANILA, Philippines – Filipino teen sensation Christian Gian Karlo Arca showed he’s the next big thing in Philippine chess as he topped a Grandmaster tournament in Quang Ninh in Vietnam over the weekend. The prodigious 15-year-old FIDE Master finished undefeated by scoring six points …
Read More »Korda wins sixth LPGA title of year with win at Liberty National
Photo by Geocajun2014 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147626177 New York, United States – World number one Nelly Korda continued her remarkable year, clinching her sixth win on the LPGA Tour with victory at the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National on Sunday. Korda duelled with Australian Hannah Green …
Read More »2nd Ibabao Festival seen to draw more tourists to Northern Samar
SHOWCASE. One of the floats paraded during the opening of 2nd Ibabao Festival in Catarman, Northern Samar on Sunday (May 19, 2024). The month-long festival is a showcase of rich tradition and farming abundance of Northern Samar province. (Photo courtesy of Northern Samar provincial information office) CATARMAN, Northern Samar – The provincial …
Read More »Prime Video reveals 14 TV series, films, sports events for 2024, 2025
Prime Video held its first-ever upfront presentation in New York where it announced 14 TV series, films and sports events coming to the streaming platform this year and in 2025. It is the world’s largest ad-supported premium streaming service, reaching more than 200 million worldwide and more than 115 million …
Read More »Film starring AI deepfake of Putin sells big at Cannes
Russian President Vladimir Putin Cannes, France—When Russian President Vladimir Putin was unavailable to star in his biopic, Polish director Patryk Vega turned to artificial intelligence. The groundbreaking film, whose trailer starts with the leader cowering on a floor in diapers, uses a deepfake of the ruler’s face transplanted onto the …
Read More »Plan ahead: Soupy air to spark multi-day storm risk over Ontario
The warmth and humidity sloshing over the Great Lakes for the next couple of days will provide ample fuel for thunderstorms to develop over Ontario. Several rounds of stormy weather are possible through the first half of the week. We’ll have to closely watch the development of thunderstorms south of …
Read More »THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2024 spotlights pioneering trends, top products in F&B industry
From May 28 until June 1, in Bangkok, Thailand, over 3,000+ exhibitors from 50+ countries/regions will unveil a diverse range of products designed to meet consumer needs for convenience, health, sustainability, cross-category appeal and clear labeling./Photo Release MANILA, Philippines — THAIFEX – Anuga Asia, the globally significant food and beverage …
Read More »Pasig City’s Melencio bags 14 medals in COPA swimfest
BEMEDALLED. Pasig City’s Ricielle Maleeka Melencio is named most outstanding swimmer in the girls’ 18 and above category during the Congress of Philippine Aquatics (COPA) ‘One For All-All For One’ National Capital Region Swimming Championships at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on …
Read More »PH makes a strong impression at International Wellness Tourism Expo in Tokyo
Japan’s Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center served as the venue for this year’s International Wellness Tourism Expo Now in its second year, the International Wellness Tourism (iWT) Expo was recently held at the massive Tokyo Big Sight, Japan’s largest international exhibition center. The venue has 16 exhibition halls, and 24 …
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