MANILA, Philippines: Coach Dante Alinsunurin and setter Joshua Retamar, two of the major driving forces in the Philippine men’s volleyball team’s historic silver medal finish in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, is grateful for another shot at the national team. Alinsurin and Retamar are back as an assistant coach and …
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An ‘eggs-quisite’ Easter at City of Dreams Manila
Eggs-traordinary and curated Easter offerings at City of Dreams Manila promise cherished moments and boundless joy for families as they enter a realm of Easter magic. Nobu Manila’s Sunday brunch, whimsical Easter-themed gifts and goodies at Café Society, and fun activities at DreamPlay to spoil the little ones with, fill …
Read More »Eala, partner reach ITF France finals
MANILA, Philippines: Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala and French partner Estelle Cascino continue to roll in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open 3C Seine-et-Marne in the town of Croissy-Beaubourg in France, as they head to the women’s doubles finals. In Friday’s doubles semifinals, they defeated the Russian-Luxembourgish pair of Kira …
Read More »Canada faces a fickle April as winter wanes and summer teases
Click here to view the video April can be such a fickle month! While the middle of spring is notorious for delivering parting shots from winter, it’ll also tease us with brief tastes of summer-like warmth from time to time. Sometimes, we’ll see both within a few days! Can we …
Read More »Canadian college basketball star Zach Edey dominates NCAA March Madness
As the Purdue Boilermakers attempt to move one step closer to a NCAA men’s basketball championship Friday, all eyes will be on Toronto-born superstar Zach Edey. Opposing coach Mark Few says he’s never faced a player like Edey. As the Purdue Boilermakers attempt to move one step closer to a …
Read More »Hockey star Connor McDavid now a face of responsible gaming after promoting gambling
Athletes aren’t supposed to appear in gambling-related advertising in Ontario anymore, though sports fans may have noticed hockey star Connor McDavid in a new spot for BetMGM. That’s because he’s shown advocating for responsible gambling, which is allowed under the new rules. Tighter rules in Ontario limit athletes to encouraging …
Read More »2 more belugas dead at Marineland marking 17 whale deaths since 2019
The Niagara Falls, Ont. tourist attraction has been under investigation by Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services since 2020. Marineland says belugas died from torsion — or twisting of the stomach — after ‘valiant medical efforts.’ Two more beluga whales have died at Marineland, bringing the total number of whale deaths since …
Read More »Unlikely friendships: This cheetah-tortoise duo are inseparable and will melt your heart
One of the world’s most unlikely friendships between the world’s fastest land mammal and world’s slowest reptile is capturing the hearts of visitors attending a Florida conservation centre and social media users alike. Flocking from near and far, guests at Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation centre in Florida will stumble across …
Read More »Chinese SCS moves destabilizing – Australia
AUSTRALIA on Wednesday criticized “destabilizing and coercive” actions in the South China Sea (SCS), including unsafe encounters at sea and in the air and the militarization of disputed features. Canberra said the pattern of “deeply concerning behavior” by China in the SCS “endangers the peace and security of the region, …
Read More »18 Filipino seafarers released
IRAN has released all 18 Filipino seafarers held aboard the MV St. Nikolas that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January after the manning agency that hired them was able to deploy their replacements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The DFA on Wednesday said the Filipino …
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