Diaspora means lots of June 12 festivities

IN the Philippines — where Spanish and later US colonial rule persisted for nearly four centuries — June 12 is the real Independence Day. That date in 1898 was the pivotal moment when the island nation first made a bold move for autonomy. Ahead of this year’s holiday in Manila, …

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A review of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’

A scene from ‘Bad Boy: Ride or Die’  I’m sure it’s not lost on most people that this is Will Smith’s first movie after the infamous slap that was heard around the world, and everyone is wondering if this will mark a comeback for him. Regardless of how you feel …

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San Miguel’s Fajardo cops 10th PBA BPC plum

San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo (in the middle) wins his 10th Best Player of the Conference award. (Philstar.com / Ralph Villanueva)  MANILA, Philippines — For the 10th time, June Mar Fajardo hoisted the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award. The 6-foot-10 Fajardo, who led the San Miguel Beermen to …

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