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Pride season is well underway across Canada. The timing of local events and celebrations varies, however, with some Pride events occurring in June and others arriving after the formal start of summer. Pride season arrives in Canada, with events underway now and through the summer Pride season is well underway …

POKÉMON fans were given an opportunity to bond at Pokeverse Expo – Season 1. From May 31 to June 2, attendees not only celebrated the legacy of Pokémon and its role in their lives, but also got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Veronica Taylor, the voice of protagonist Ash Ketchum, …

IN 1977, a vision grew from a newly founded, gravel-and-sand company, laying the foundation for what would become a leading force in the national building sector. Camella communities are built with amenities such as play parks that foster lifelong connections. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO As the enterprise expanded into construction and property …

“The Permanent Court of Arbitration, backed by the United Nations, invalidated the nine-dash line claim of China ruling that it was without basis. In 1991, the Senate, in a landmark move, evicted US military installations from the country by terminating the 1947 Military Bases Agreement. The deal between the United …

Some 5.45-million international tourists visited the Philippines last year, surpassing the 4.8-million target; for the first two months of 2024, 1.2-million arrivals have been recorded, setting the pace for achieving the 7.7-million target. President Marcos is determined to breach the 10-million mark and he has placed infrastructure development as the …

President Marcos has called on the members of Congress to prioritize the enactment of inclusive and people-focused legislation before the end of the year to drive national progress and enhance the welfare of Filipinos. “To our fellow workers in both Houses of Congress, I implore that before the year ends, …

PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) personnel from the BRP Teresa Magbanua on Wednesday participated in a flag-raising ceremony at Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to mark Independence Day. PCG spokesman Rear Adm. Armando Balilo said the event was the first flag raising at Escoda Shoal. Balilo said …

Vice President Sara Duterte visits the Doña Aurora National High School in Baguio City, one of the pilot implementers of the newly rolled out Matatag curriculum. (Facebook / Inday Sara Duterte)  MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has publicly endorsed a legislative proposal to ban the …

Kuwaiti security forces gather at a building which was ingulfed by fire, in Kuwait City, on June 12, 2024. More than 35 people were killed and dozens injured in a building fire in an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait, the interior ministry said. (AFP / Yasser Al-Zayyat)  …

Department of Justice  The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday called for a “whole-of-government” approach to resolve all issues pertaining to Philippine Offshore and Gaming Operations (POGO) in the country. Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez made the statement amid varying positions of government officials, lawmakers and other stakeholders on the proposal …