THE provincial government of Albay has placed the entire province under a state of calamity, due to Mayon Volcano's increasing restiveness. An announcement was made on the information office on Friday with the provincial council issuing Resolution 0607-2023, after conducting a special session that was live streamed on their Facebook …
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Raccoons, GPS issues and injuries won’t stop this 900-km, round-the-clock run of Ontario’s Bruce Trail
Through raccoon attacks and ever-changing trails, the We Run the Bruce relay team is pushing on with their goal to run the Bruce Trail from Tobermory to Niagara Falls, Ont. — all to raise funds and awareness for gender-based violence. We Run the Bruce was created after a string of …
Read More »Air Canada now offering some compensation over recent delays
Saying its initial response was "erroneous," Air Canada is now making cash offers to some travellers in compensation for the airline's recent flight disruptions. Some passengers' claims were rejected by accident, airline says Saying its initial response was "erroneous," Air Canada is now making cash offers to some travellers in …
Read More »10 Ecommerce Strategies to Improve Sales and Grow Your Business
Introduction Ecommerce has become an essential part of the retail industry, with more and more businesses moving their operations online. However, simply having an ecommerce website is not enough to succeed in the digital world. To truly stand out and drive sales, businesses need to develop a comprehensive ecommerce strategy. …
Read More »Timezone ‘re-launches’ first-ever Philippine branch, to open 15 new stores in next 2 years
MANILA, Philippines — Australia-based arcade chain Timezone continued to mark its 25th year in the Philippines by "re-launching" the country's first-ever branch. Timezone first arrived in the Philippines in January 1998 at the Ayala Center Cebu's second floor near the heart of Cebu City, and that very branch was revamped …
Read More »Is vitamin D worth the hype?
Whether due to long work hours or to escape the hot and humid weather, Filipinos tend to seek shelter indoors as much as they can. The downside to this, however, is a vitamin D deficiency risk. A study revealed that out of 369 randomly selected Metro Manila office workers, 58-percent …
Read More »Spain keeps 3,000-year-old tuna fishing tradition alive
ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES, Spain: As the sun rises in the Gulf of Cadiz on Spain's southern tip, a team of fishermen lifts the tip of a vast system of nets with bluefin tuna trapped inside. “Hoist!” they cry before men in wetsuits jump into the water to deliver a …
Read More »Messi to join MLS side Inter Miami after PSG exit
BARCELONA: Lionel Messi on Wednesday said he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the United States as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia. The Argentine forward, 35, has spent the last two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, playing …
Read More »PH raises gold medal haul to 28 at Asean Para Games
PHNOM PENH: The Philippines claimed its 28th gold medal from javelin thrower Andrei Kuizon in the 12th Asean Para Games at the Morodok Techo National Stadium here on Thursday, June 8, to match its gold medal haul from last year in Surakarta, Indonesia. Kuizon, a 22-year-old Pampanga native who was …
Read More »Chot wants commitment from pool
GILAS Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes opened the national team's initial practice for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a straight-to-the-point challenge that requires members of the pool a full commitment amid the grueling schedule ahead. Chot Reyes FILE PHOTO Chot Reyes FILE PHOTO “My opening message today was simple: Are …
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