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The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 yesterday, up by 0.86 percent or 54.90 points./Pixabay  MANILA, Philippines — The stock market bounced back after a major sell-off the previous day as investors stayed positive despite higher inflation rate announced in May. The Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 6,441.32 …

Xian Lim (Images courtesy of Facebook)  Actor Xian Lim has wrapped up shooting for the upcoming movie “Playtime.” Produced by GMA Pictures and Viva Films, the sexy thriller movie will be shown in theaters soon. ‘Playtime’ boasts a stellar cast including Sanya Lopez, Coleen Garcia, and Faye Lorenzo, all set …

In this retelling of the Battle of Mactan, the writers chose to use, as a plot device, a fictional love story between a native babaylan, or spiritual healer Diwata (played by Bea) and one of Magellan’s crew members, Enrique, who acted as the expedition’s interpreter . (STAR / File)  “1521: …

Kathryn Bernardo has long dreamt of using her strong platform to promote a healthy lifestyle, a commitment she has upheld since she was 16 years old. In an interview at the sidelines of the Century Tuna “Best You Ever” campaign, she shared her excitement and insights into her fitness and …

A B.C. soccer fan wants to certify a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer (MLS) on behalf of customers who claim they paid through the nose for tickets to a game featuring Lionel Messi, only to see the superstar player turn out to be a last-minute …

THE peso fell for a third straight day on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 19-month low, while the stock market rebounded following lower-than-expected May inflation. The currency weakened by 7 centavos to P58.78 to the dollar, its lowest close since Nov. 3, 2022’s P58.80. It opened at the day’s high of …

A dispute over a private road is boiling up on Lobster Lane in Peggys Cove, N.S., pitting homeowners in the tiny seaside community against each other in court. Roadblock is preventing access to York Manuel fish shed and store. A dispute over a private road is boiling up on Lobster …

As the populations of Saskatoon and Regina grow, experts say the housing market is struggling to keep up and rents are soaring. CMHC says Sask. needs 60,000 new housing units by 2030 to retain affordability. Shafqat Nabi and Aisha Jamal say that in their short time in the city, they …

SIX people who have promoted friendly ties and mutual understanding between the Philippines and China will be honored at a ceremony at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel on June 7. A joint undertaking of the Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of …

Plant biologist Marcus Samuel has been working for more than a decade to improve the climate resilience of crops. While he has worked on canola, peas and other crops, perhaps the most elusive and exciting part of his work is the quest for drought-resistant wheat.  It would be one of …