Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios turns emotional in PH motorcade
May 6, 2024
Sheynnis Palacios, the reigning Miss Universe, just felt the love and warmth of Filipinos during her motorcade held on Sunday at SM Mall of Asia Complex.
DFA: No deals made with China over Ayungin Shoal
May 6, 2024
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) maintained the Philippines has not made any deals with China concerning the Ayungin Shoal after Beijing claimed that Manila had agreed on a "new model" for handling their territorial dispute.
NBA: Donovan Mitchell-led Cavs rally from 18 down, win series over Magic
May 6, 2024
Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points to fuel the host Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 106-94 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 7 of their first-round series.
Moose Jaw Warriors avoid elimination, force Game 7 with OT win over Saskatoon Blades
May 6, 2024
Lynden Lakovic scored just under three minutes into overtime in Game 6 for the Moose Jaw Warriors on Sunday, forcing a Game 7 against the Saskatoon Blades.
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
May 6, 2024
The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said.
North Okanagan Valley Orchestra prepare for spring concert
May 6, 2024
The newest orchestra in the valley, the North Okanagan Valley Orchestra has collected 35 members since forming last fall.
Your vacation was ruined, and the company apologized — with a heartfelt note written by ChatGPT
May 6, 2024
Using generative AI to write apologetic responses is a taboo topic in the travel industry, which prides itself on personal service.
EU chief says will urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi
May 6, 2024
Brussels, Belgium – EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday she will press for “fair” competition with China in talks with its President Xi Jinping, who is in Paris on a state visit. “We have to act to make sure that competiti...
Dangerous heat index expected in 30 areas on May 6
May 6, 2024
The heat index in 30 areas in the country may hit the "danger" level on Monday, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
High number of rescue calls on forest service roads prompts warning from COSAR
May 6, 2024
According to COSAR the issues come from people not being properly equipped or prepared to drive on the terrain on FSRs.
Search for missing Kelowna man paused again
May 6, 2024
Allan Francescutti was last seen April 16, and the search that got underway April 21 has taken dozens of hours among dozens of search and rescue members from across the province.
Township of Langley applying for childcare funds for 400 new spaces
May 6, 2024
The township is in the process of applying for the ChildcareBC New Spaces Fund, one of the first municipalities to do so.
Goldman Sachs just refreshed its conviction lists of global stocks — giving one 67% upside
May 6, 2024
CNBC Pro looks at three additions to Goldman's "directors' cut" of top global stocks that were given more than 30% upside potential.
Samsung or SK Hynix? One Nvidia supplier is the better AI play, the pros say
May 6, 2024
Memory chips have been in the spotlight, thanks to the AI boom — and these two stocks have dominated the memory chip market.
Discover Japan’s treasures
May 6, 2024
Embark on a gastronomic journey like no other at Sake Manila 2024, where the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila transforms into a vibrant panorama of Japan’s finest liquid art on May 24, 2024. This grand event promises to tantalize your palate and en...
Meralco issues Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
May 6, 2024
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
Police investigate serious downtown Kamloops assault
May 6, 2024
One man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries and another is in police custody, after being attacked in Kamloops Friday night.
Okada Manila and Philippine Coast Guard serve 648 residents of Talim Island in medical and dental mission
May 6, 2024
MANILA – Okada Manila, in a significant community outreach effort, partnered with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 107th Squadron to conduct a comprehensive Medical and Dental Mission in Talim Island, Barangay Subay, Cardona Rizal on April 20, 202...
Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg
May 6, 2024
People from around the city gathered at The Forks to honour those who were taken too soon, and remember those who are still missing.
‘A tiny city:’ Pro-Palestinian McGill campus protesters organize for another week
May 6, 2024
Protester Ari Nahman says the encampment has become a 'tiny city' complete a library, a stockpile of donated supplies and makeshift wooden sidewalks to keep the mud at bay.
Easterlies, localized thunderstorms to bring clouds, rain showers
May 6, 2024
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms on Monday, PAGASA said.
From 25 years in prison to just four months: Inside the final verdict on a crypto billionaire CEO archrivalry
May 6, 2024
The criminal judgment of bitcoin billionaires Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried was completed this week, the final chapter in starkly different crypto sagas.
Luis Manzano, nagpa-biopsy para alamin kung cancerous ang inakala niyang ‘nunal’ sa ulo
May 6, 2024
Inilahad ni Luis Manzano na sumailalim siya sa biopsy para alamin kung cancerous ang nakaumbok sa kaniyang ulo na inakala niyang "nunal." Ang medical procedure, hindi ipinaalam ng aktor sa kaniyang ina na si Vilma Santos-Recto.
French bakers make world”s longest baguette, beating Italy
May 6, 2024
French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 meters (461 feet), reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.
N.America moviegoers fall for Gosling, Blunt in ‘The Fall Guy”
May 6, 2024
Universal's new action film "The Fall Guy" opened atop the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $28.5 million at a time moviegoing has hit a slump.
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’
May 6, 2024
The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after "in-depth and serious discussions," the Hamas militant group said Sunday.
Finals-bound UST keen to change fate after repeat ouster of La Salle 5 years to the day
May 6, 2024
Back in the UAAP women's volleyball finals after another ouster of mighty La Salle, big-hearted UST yearns to change the ill-fated ending of its Season 81 title pursuit
Debt payments surge 74.3% to ₱986.04B in Q1
May 6, 2024
THE national government disbursed a total of P986.036 billion in the first quarter of 2024 for payment of its domestic and external debts, with amortization outpacing interest payments for March, based on the latest data from the Bureau of the Treasur...
ADB sees highest net income allocation from ordinary capital resources in 2023
May 6, 2024
TBILISI, Georgia—The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recorded its highest net income allocation in history from its ordinary capital resources (OCR) last year.
Asean+3 seen providing 45% of global growth till 2030
May 6, 2024
TBILISI, Georgia—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus three (Asean+3) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors expect the region to contribute nearly half of global growth until 2030.
PHL to ADB: Fund MSMEs more, push competitiveness
May 6, 2024
TBILISI, Georgia—The Philippine government encouraged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide more support to local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to increase their competitiveness.
AWESOME MAYON, THRILLING RIDE
May 6, 2024
With Mayon Volcano in the background, colorful balloons rise in Bicol for the recent Bicol Loco Hot-Air Balloon Festival.
DOE awards 92 offshore wind energy service deals
May 6, 2024
THE Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a total of 92 offshore wind (OSW) energy service contracts with a potential capacity 65 gigawatt hours (GWh).
‘Tap e-system solutions for faster infra flagship rollouts’
May 6, 2024
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government offices to tap electronic system solutions to fast-track the rollout of infrastructure flagship projects (IFP).
PHL’s salt roadmap: Plug local demand, then export
May 6, 2024
THE Philippines is looking to fill the domestic shortage of salt and remove the need for imports in the next five years, eventually competing with global suppliers of salt, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Same supremacy: La Salle, UST rule UAAP 3×3 hoops after 5-on-5 romp
May 6, 2024
The La Salle Green Archers capture the UAAP 3x3 basketball championship just months after reigning the men’s 5-on-5, while the UST Growling Tigresses also record the same feat in women’s action
Generative AI will be designing new drugs all on its own in the near future
May 6, 2024
It won't be long for artificial intelligence can handle drug discovery for pharmaceutical companies without human scientists.
Banks given a year to comply with sustainable finance rules
May 6, 2024
TBILISI, Georgia—The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is not keen on imposing immediate sanctions on banks that will fail to comply to the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Guidelines (SFTG).