MANILA, Philippines — Swedish designers, entrepreneurs, and academics shape a circular fashion industry. The “Fashion Forever” exhibit, held from September 8 to 14 in SM Aura, presents leading pioneers in sustainable textiles and fashion. Known for its massive use of water, energy, and chemicals – the fashion industry is overdue …
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G Music Fest 2023 to attempt to become 1st eco-friendly concert with all-Filipino lineup
MANILA, Philippines — Globe will celebrate the G Music Fest as part of this year's 917 G Day celebrations with a lineup entirely composed of local acts from around the country. The 2023 G Music Fest will take place at the Ayala Circuit Makati Event Grounds on September 16, Saturday, …
Read More »‘A Haunting in Venice’ review: Kenneth Branagh takes Agatha Christie to the supernatural
MANILA, Philippines — Kenneth Branagh is back for double-duty to direct and star as Agatha Christie's famous detective Hercule Poirot, this time adding an element of horror to the mysterious murder. "A Haunting in Venice" is loosely adapted from Christie's 1969 novel "Hallowe'en Party," and it sees Branagh's Poirot trying …
Read More »Years of war and political chaos in Libya left its people vulnerable in face of deadly storm
The startling death and devastation wreaked by Mediterranean storm Daniel on Libya over the weekend pointed to the storm's intensity, but also the vulnerability of a nation torn apart by chaos for more than a decade. Here's why it was so destructive and what obstacles stand in the way of …
Read More »2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 still missing after boat sinks off Newfoundland
Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Coast Guard says multiple ships and helicopter responding Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, according to the RCMP. One person has been rescued and …
Read More »‘Unbearable grief’: 2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 still missing after boat sinks off Newfoundland
Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland. Coast Guard says multiple ships and helicopter responding Two people are dead following the sinking of a boat off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, according to the RCMP. One person has been rescued and …
Read More »‘Explore PH for investments’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday asked foreign businessmen “to explore” the Philippines as a destination for investment. During his speech at the 10th Asian Summit in Singapore, President Marcos said through the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), the Philippines would be a gateway of possibilities in the area of investment. …
Read More »US presence in resupply mission morale booster for PH troops, civilians – Coast Guard
THE Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday defended the presence of United States (US) Navy aircraft during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying this boosted the morale of Filipinos – both civilians and troops – in the area. …
Read More »Man in road rage incident in Valenzuela City surrenders
THE man who figured in a road rage incident in Valenzuela City in August surrendered himself and his firearm to Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian who presented him to the media on Tuesday. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION A victim and a witness positively identify the man involved in a road rage incident in …
Read More »Apple unveils latest iPhone — and it’ll finally have a USB charging port
Apple showed off its latest iterations in its product lineup on Tuesday. While there were plenty of fancy new features for the company's legions of power users to gush over, the biggest change is a simple one: They're switching to USB charging. Move is a response to recent EU legislation …
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