WestJet issues lockout notice to mechanics’ union

Airline president says work stoppages could begin as early as Tuesday at noon MT. Calgary-based airline and union have been negotiating new contract since September. WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing the Calgary-based airline’s mechanics. The notice paves the way for a work stoppage to …

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The Filipino Design Studio: Proudly made in the Philippines

Bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels, and social enterprises Back and bigger than ever! Returning this May 2 to 9 at Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall – Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition. The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded …

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Cool Smashers back in familiar spot – finale

Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza and Risa Sato celebrate Creamline’s triumph over Chery Tiggo. MANILA, Philippines — On the brink of elimination several times, Creamline time and again found a way to survive. In desperate need of a victory, the Cool Smashers delivered one more time last night with a decisive …

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Woman singing Freddie Aguilar’s popular song goes viral

Screengrab from YouTube  Not a laughing stock. An unidentified woman went viral after she sang a popular song called “Problema” by folk singer Freddie Aguilar. There’s nothing special about it. In a video clip posted by Gio., many people on the internet were drawn to the way the woman sang the part of the …

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Philippines to host 1st UN ‘gastronomy tourism’ event in June

The Cebu lechon was also recently featured in Netflix’s original series “Street Food.” (Netflix / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary …

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The new standard in clean beauty

The beauty industry is never short on discovering hero ingredients and incorporating them into new product lines that benefit consumers. Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons has found just that in the fragrant rose as it introduces the new Prestige Rose from its Naturals line. Crafted with over 90 …

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