FREED. Noralyn Babadilla (left), who was among those taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza, has been released, President Marcos confirms on Wednesday in an X post. Photo from PBBM’s official X account President Marcos on Wednesday confirmed the release of Noralyn Babadilla, the other Filipino national taken hostage in Gaza …
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What Sofia Andres is looking for in engagement, wedding rings
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Sofia Andres has been dating racecar driver and YouTuber Daniel Miranda for eight years now, since they have been together since 2015 and have welcomed their daughter Zoe in November 2019. Thus, when asked for her choice of engagement and/or wedding ring at her recent launch …
Read More »Sofia Andres gets real about status of her fame
MANILA, Philippines — Sofia Andres is thankful to still have endorsements, even if she has no showbiz projects as of the moment. Her last stint was with the ABS-CBN series “Iron Heart,” which wrapped up last month. “To be honest, I’m not so relevant nowadays. Like I’m not one of …
Read More »Sofia Andres proud of her jewelry ‘pundar’ for daughter Zoe
MANILA, Philippines — A lot of things changed in the life of actress Sofia Andres when she became a mom at only 21, and among them, is being conscious of investing for the future of her daughter with boyfriend Daniel Miranda, Zoe. For one, Sofia began investing in jewelry when …
Read More »Sofia Andres reacts to upstaging Marian Rivera, Janine Gutierrez at fashion store opening
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Sofia Andres reacted to claims that she allegedly upstaged showbiz royalties Janine Gutierrez and Marian Rivera at the store opening of an international fashion brand in Makati City recently. In an interview with Philstar.com during her recent launch as new F&C Jewelry brand ambassador, Sofia laughed …
Read More »Quebec tuition hike would likely downgrade McGill, Concordia credit scores: report
Moody's says nearly doubling tuition fees for out-of-province students would expose McGill and Concordia to further reputational and financial risks. Universities' reputation, finances would take a hit, Moody's suggests The Quebec government tuition hike plan for English universities will make borrowing money more expensive for McGill and Concordia, according to …
Read More »Quebec tuition hike would likely downgrade McGill, Concordia credit scores: Moody’s
Moody's says nearly doubling tuition fees for out-of-province students would expose McGill and Concordia to further reputational and financial risks. Universities' reputation, finances would take a hit, Moody's suggests The Quebec government tuition hike plan for English universities will make borrowing money more expensive for McGill and Concordia, according to …
Read More »Peace talks with Reds back on
PEACE TALKS RESUME. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. (left) shakes hands with Luis Jalandoni, chairman of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, to signal the resumption of peace talks between the government and communist rebels at a signing event in Oslo – which the government of …
Read More »House panel to review franchise granted to Quiboloy’s SMNI TV
SMNI OWNER. This file photo shows a wanted poster issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) against Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, founder and owner of SMNI News Channel or SNC, a religious free-to-air news and public service television network based in Makati City. It is owned and operated …
Read More »Vermont man charged with attempted murder in shooting of 3 college students of Palestinian descent
A Vermont man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday in connection with the weekend shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vt., which is now being investigated as a possible hate crime. Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday, a day after the shooting outside his …
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