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A Trenton, Ont., family plans to pursue a civil lawsuit over the death of their 16-year-old son after he was allegedly left unattended in a private room at a local high school earlier this month. Landyn Ferris was a Grade 10 student at Trenton High School who had Dravet syndrome, …

In light of the country’s expected slower growth this year, the economic managers have adjusted downward the projected tax collections for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirmed to Manila Bulletin on Saturday, June 1, that the Development Budget Coordination Committee …

Carlo Paalam (Photo courtesy of AIBA) MANILA – Boxer Carlo Paalam booked a return trip to the Olympics after a unanimous decision win over India’s Sachin Siwach in the men’s 57 kg semifinals at the 2nd World Boxing Olympic Qualification held at Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday night. It …

Statistics Canada says spending by Canadian households helped the economy grow at an annualized rate of 1.7 per cent in the first three months of the year.  Economists say this may increase odds of Bank of Canada interest rate cut. Spending by Canadian households helped the economy grow at an …

Jace Roque’s debut album is inspired by Dante Alighieri’s ‘Divine Comedy’  After years of dedication and hard work, singer-songwriter Jace Roque has finally released a debut album as a mainstream artist. Called “Paradiso,” the album is released under ABS-CBN Star Music. Reflecting on his journey from an independent artist to a …

LeVi Jung-Ruivivar flashes her form during a tournament in Egypt. (Inset) She is accompanied by gymnastics officials and fellow athlete Caloy Yulo during a visit to the House of Representatives.  During her brief visit to Manila, 18-year-old gymnast LeVi Jung-Ruivivar sought inspiration from the sights and sounds of the city. …

Filipinos can get their hands on the most powerful and stylish smartphone this year nationwide as Huawei’s latest line of smartphones, the Pura 70 Series, is fast approaching in the Philippines. Pre-orders for the Huawei Pura 70 series have already begun, both online and in physical stores, but as the …

Actress Chie Filomeno was recently launched as the first ambassador and endorser of SkeenCare, a proudly local skin care brand. Filomeno’s reveal was in line with the anniversary celebration and product launch occurred of the brand at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event, titled “SkeenCare Glamour & Glow,” truly lived …

The movie version of the musical, ‘Wicked’ is coming to theaters on Nov. 27. It is based on a novel The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, written by Gregory Maguire. The story is told from the point of view of the witches, the Good Witch …

In the recent federal budget, the government outlined plans to explore allowing private investment into Canadian airports. Experts, however, doubt operational changes will translate into cheaper tickets. Cheaper tickets not guaranteed as federal government explores new ways to operate. When WestJet’s CEO openly criticized the federal government recently for hiking …