FLASH floods hit parts of Metro Manila following a downpour on Saturday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. PHOTO FROM MMDA The following areas are flooded as of posting time, according to the MMDA public information office: Ortigas flyover NB on ramp – 6 inches Edsa gate 3 Aguinaldo …
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Canada’s Ford autoworkers in line for minimum 15% pay raise over 3 years, union says
The union representing Ford Motor Co. of Canada workers, who are voting on a new collective agreement, says the three-year tentative contract includes a 10 per cent wage hike immediately, followed by increases of two per cent and three per cent in the remaining years. Unionized workers voting on tentative …
Read More »Taal cleared of vog as gas emissions subside – Phivolcs
TAAL volcano is now clear of the smog caused by its emission of sulfur dioxide, which blanketed surrounding areas, forcing the suspension of work and classes on Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). PHOTO From PNA “In Taal, it's clear now unlike the low visibility …
Read More »Alberta ready for conversation over potential CPP withdrawal, finance minister says
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says he's looking forward to a future meeting with his provincial and federal counterparts on his province's potential withdrawal from the Canada Pension Plan. Trudeau, Poilievre both oppose possible provincial withdrawal Alberta's finance minister says he's looking forward to a future meeting with his provincial …
Read More »What is the CPP anyway? And why is Alberta leaving it different from Quebec?
CBC News answers your questions about the government of Alberta's plan to potentially create its own retirement plan and pull out of the Canada Pension Plan. CBC News answers questions about how the Canada Pension Plan works and what Alberta could do The government of Alberta's plan to potentially create …
Read More »Tropical storm Ophelia makes landfall, as coastal North Carolina hit by flooding
Residents in parts of coastal North Carolina and Virginia experienced flooding on Saturday after tropical storm Ophelia made landfall near a North Carolina barrier island, bringing rain, damaging winds and dangerous surges. Some New Jersey shore communities experience flooding, too Residents in parts of coastal North Carolina and Virginia experienced …
Read More »‘Trolls’ return to cinema
Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster musical franchise — “Trolls Band Together.” Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion in ‘Trolls Band Together.’ After two films, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and …
Read More »Marian Rivera – actress, performer, mom and health advocate
Marian Rivera is not just the reigning Primetime Queen — she can also be hailed as the queen of TikTok dance trends. Although the 39-year-old joined the app in 2022, it was only with her dance video for “Price Tag,” which garnered 187 million views after its upload on August …
Read More »Gilas U16 downs Japan, earns spot in FIBA World Cup U17
Gilas Pilipinas U16 took down Japan, 64-59, in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals to advance to the U17 World Cup in Doha, Qatar early Saturday, September 23 (Manila time). Kiefer Alas shone once more as he fired 29 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes of action to lead the …
Read More »Barangay team scores 200 points in a game in Bacolod City
BACOLOD CITY:The Barangay Taculing team achieved a rare feat in their match against Barangay 33 in the ongoing Cong. Greg Gasataya Basketball League at the sa STI West Negros University gym on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. A basketball game being played at STI West Negros University gym. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Led …
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