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MANILA, Philippines — It was like the State of the Nation Address (SONA) red carpet all over again at Filipino fashion designer Michael Leyva’s Filipiniana fashion show last Tuesday held in Goldenberg Mansion, Malacañang Complex, Manila. Dubbed “Isang Pilipinas,” the show began with an amazing laser and video projection show …

Six people died and more than 50 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants capsized Saturday in the English Channel, according to French authorities. French authorities have noted a marked increase in attempted crossings to Britain Six people died and more than 50 were rescued when a boat carrying migrants …

The familiar song of "Jo-sé, Jo-sé, Jo-sé" echoed around Rogers Centre for the first time in six years as José Bautista was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Saturday. 6-time all-star had 288 homers across 10 seasons with Toronto The familiar song of "Jo-sé, Jo-sé, Jo-sé" …

MANILA, Philippines — Carl Joseph Papa's "Iti Mapukpukaw (The Missing)," the first animated full-length feature to compete at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, made even more history by winning Best Film at the festival's 19th edition. The Cinemalaya 2023 closing ceremony took place at the Philippine International Convention Center, …

INFERNO AFTERMATH. The Ganer family looks through the ashes of their home on Malolo Place in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii. The wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 93 people, making it one of the deadliest disasters in the US …

Parks Canada says summer 2023 is on track to be the busiest season on record in Banff National Park, and they’re urging visitors to plan ahead to avoid spending their time circling the parking lot. 'We cannot choose to not to have a traffic jam,' Town of Banff engineering director …

What is a curator in this day and age? Carlos Quijon Jr. explains how today’s curators are also historians and art critics, among other things. “My practice is informed by these different positionalities,” he explains. “I’m also part of a generation of curators who are trained in almost all aspects …

MANILA, Philippines – A grand prize of P1 million is at stake in Sentro Artista's Nationwide Art Contest this year. The theme for this art contest is "Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong", which is the mission of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). PCSO shares Sentro Artista Art hub's advocacy in promoting …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the adoption of the National Security Policy (NSP) 2023-2028 to effectively address national security challenges, Malacañang announced Saturday. Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Marcos, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed on August 10 Executive Order (EO) 37, approving and adopting the policy that …