President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. MALACAÑANG has thrown its full support behind five major international volleyball competitions the country is hosting for the second semester of the year beginning with the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Challenge Cup that kicks off on Wednesday (May 22) at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum …
Read More »Why Margarita Forés is top of mind when I think of Italian food in Manila
You want delicious and authentic Italian food? Go to Cibo. MY NEW LOVE Tenderloin steak Good authentic Italian restaurants are not easy to come by. Many decades ago, when a restaurant advertised they served Italian food, we had no choice but to accept the claim. Indeed, they were Italian but …
Read More »Carlos Yulo bags second gold medal in Asian gymnastics tilt
Carlos Yulo continued his dominance in his pet event — the floor exercise — to cop his second gold medal in the 2024 AGU Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Saturday, May 18. Carlos Yulo boosts his Paris Olympics preparation with a second gold medal in the 024 …
Read More »Lixil, Grohe bet on PH artist for World Architecture Festival 2024
See where architecture transcends structure It’s not every day we witness architects pour their passion into creating stunning infrastructures with a story to tell. In the upcoming World Architecture Festival 2024, dedicated artists will share their exceptional creations, each piece transcending mere structures. These masterpieces serve functional purposes and enrich …
Read More »Timberwolves crush Nuggets to stay alive
LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets, 115-70, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare to finish with 27 points, four rebounds, four assists and …
Read More »Shoppers Drug Mart ‘volunteer’ job posting was an error: Loblaw
A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in downtown Toronto is facing backlash over a now-deleted job posting for a “volunteer” position in the store. The job posting on LinkedIn listed duties including assisting customers, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory — all for zero compensation. Pharmacist behind LinkedIn posting says intentions were …
Read More »Quebec woman mauled in dog attack wins $460K civil case against small town and owner
A woman who was mauled by dogs in 2019 has won her civil case against the dogs’ owner and the Town of Potton. A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered the town and Alan Barnes to pay her nearly $460,000. Attack could have been prevented if town had taken action, says …
Read More »High-tech London, Ont.-area farm delivers fresh produce all year. Could it be an answer to high grocery costs?
At a farm north of London, Ont., researchers with Western University are planting the seeds for a new chapter in farming — one that could bring year-round harvests and fresh produce to remote northern communities with minimal environmental impact. Western University researchers say solar-driven Agrotunnel uses little energy, water. Western …
Read More »Is volleyball stealing PBA’s thunder?
“Is basketball destined to fade into obscurity as volleyball rises to prominence? Not necessarily. In the colorful world of Philippine sports, basketball has long reigned as the undisputed king. Due to its popularity, it was once called the national pastime. For decades, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has been the …
Read More »Toward more proactive, holistic approach to ensure reliable power supply
The testimony of an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) official before a Senate hearing was quite revealing. The regulatory body primarily relies on desk monitoring—wherein companies are required to submit a report on the conditions of their plants—rather than conducting physical inspections in overseeing power companies. This practice, while convenient for …
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