The B.C. government says it is tripling funding for its program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes in anticipation of the onset of hotter and drier conditions in June. New funding aims to provide free air conditioners to around 19,000 more households in B.C. The B.C. …
Read More »13 more added to P3-T worth of PPP projects
New Bohol International Airport (Photo courtesy of Art Tugade FB) MANILA – The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said 134 projects worth PHP3.03 trillion are in the pipeline for undertaking between the government and private sector. Data released by the PPP Center over the weekend showed that 13 unsolicited proposals were recently added …
Read More »PEZA to revive Albay’s coastal village as global value chain player
ECOZONE DEV’T. The facade of the Administration Building at Pantao Port in Brgy. Pantao, Libon, Albay. Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing two locations in Pantao for economic zone development. (Courtesy of PEZA) MANILA – The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) aims to propel economic activities in a coastal village in Libon, …
Read More »J.Lo cancels tour amid Affleck split rumors
BENNIFER NO MORE? Ben Affleck (left) and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship began with their first meeting on the set of the 2003 film ‘Gigli’ Jennifer Lopez said Friday she was canceling her summer tour to spend more time with her family as rumors circulate over a split with actor-husband Ben Affleck. …
Read More »Christi McGarry pays tribute to local fashion designers, creatives behind her MUPH 2024 look
While stunning in the eye-catching archival dress by Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel, Miss Universe Philippines 4th runner-up Christi McGarry took the time to recognize the designers and creative team behind her show-stopping looks during the competition. In a post shared with her fans, the beauty queen thanked Filipino fashion …
Read More »Coo captures silver in Asian BMX championships
Patrick Coo (left) with gold winner Komet Sukprasert of Thailand and bronze medalist Shimada Ryo of Japan Patrick Bren Coo clinched the silver medal at the 2024 Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships in Thailand to validate further his rising potential in the discipline. The silver medal he clinched at the …
Read More »Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says
A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life. New survey results detail the most common traumatic experiences, explores link to PTSD. WARNING: This story contains …
Read More »Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned
More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. Despite its bulky appearance, the copper plate armour proved versatile and practical in combat simulations. More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like …
Read More »Don’t cross line
“Beijing wants to propagate the narrative that the West Philippine Sea dispute could only be resolved among the claimants without any other parties involved. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had a face-off with a People’s Liberation Army officer after his keynote address at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore the other …
Read More »Rebirth of Phl volleyball?
“The formation of the LVPI had been painful and very controversial as it disenfranchised some stakeholders of the old PVF. Philippine volleyball was alive and kicking on a balmy Wednesday night. Just a few hours before, the Filipino volleyball players — collectively known as Alas Pilipinas — ripped Australia in …
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