HUNDRED ISLANDS. Tourists start to flock to the Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan with the onset of the summer season. The national park is known for its white sand beaches, scenic view, and other fun activities. (Photo by Hilda Austria) ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Hundred Islands National Park …
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Ex-chief of China football body sentenced to life for taking bribes
ISTANBUL – A court in China’s Hubei province sentenced on Tuesday former head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Chen Xuyuan to life imprisonment for accepting bribes, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Huangshi Intermediate People’s Court said Chen, 67, took advantage of his various posts from 2010 to 2023 to …
Read More »Olympics tech firm Atos posts huge loss but says Games unaffected
PARIS (AFP) — Debt-ridden French IT group Atos, the cybersecurity and data provider for the Paris Olympics, posted a huge annual loss on Tuesday, March 26, but vowed that its troubles would not disrupt the Games. The firm will transmit Olympic and Paralympic game results nearly instantaneously to broadcasters and …
Read More »Five surefire ways to prevent a cold
How to keep your days sniffle-free As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five …
Read More »K-drama ‘Marry My Husband’ star Park Min-young to hold fan meeting in Manila
Korean actress Park Min-young, star of the dramas “Marry My Husband” (2024) and “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018), will be coming to Manila for her first fan meeting. Promoter CDM Entertainment announced on March 26 that Park Min-young will hold her “My Brand New Day in Manila” fan meeting …
Read More »No charges for ‘Papa Swift’ in Australia after alleged Eras altercation
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. AFP / Robyn Beck MANILA, Philippines — Australian police on Tuesday said no action would be taken against Taylor Swift’s father — nicknamed “Papa Swift” by her adoring fans — …
Read More »Lakbay Norte: Pick your own grapes in this La Union vineyard; other ‘hidden gems’ to discover
Lakay Ago Nature’s Park (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo) MANILA, Philippines — Situated in the northern part of Luzon, La Union is known for its beaches and surfing. Little did we know, the province also houses different tourist spots and culture hubs. NLEX Corporation recently held a Lakbay Norte tour …
Read More »Philippines vows hosting readiness for men’s volleyball world championship
From left: Sen. Allan Peter Cayetano, chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee; Roberto Alabado III, director of the Office of Film and Sports of the Department of Tourism; Cignal TV president Jane Basas; and PNVF president Ramon Suzara PNVF. (STAR / Russell Palma) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines assured to …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach unveils wax figure at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach strikes a pose with her twin, ‘Pia 2’ Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach delighted fans with a post sharing her new “twin” from the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Singapore. In her post on Instagram, the beauty queen shared a few photos of herself with …
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It then raised the actions of the Philippines as endangering the process for the Code of Conduct, which Beijing always dangles as getting its support. The ingenious shame campaign against China’s bullying has worked effectively as it admitted that the recent violent skirmish on Ayungin Shoal was its pushback against …
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