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MANILA, Philippines — Social media users commended Philippine bet Michelle Dee for her Miss Universe 2023 national costume presented earlier today in El Salvador. Michelle wore a plane-like outfit to promote Philippine tourism. Designed by Michael Barassi, the outfit bore a "solihiya" pattern while her wings bore the colors of …
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Son of Vivian Silver, Winnipeg-born humanitarian killed in Hamas attack on Israel, moved by Canadians’ support
The son of a Jewish humanitarian who was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel says he was moved by the support for his mother from Canadians during the weeks when it was believed she was being held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza strip. On Monday, the family …
Read More »‘An attack against … all Canadians’: Victim’s mom reacts to murder conviction in attack on Muslim family
After less than six hours of deliberations, the jury in the Nathaniel Veltman murder trial in Windsor, Ont., has reached a verdict of guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder related to the truck attack on a Muslim family in London in 2021. On …
Read More »Jury in Nathaniel Veltman trial into Muslim family killings retires for night after Day 1 of deliberations
The jury began deliberations late Wednesday to determine the fate of Nathaniel Veltman, charged with murder, attempted murder and terror in the June 6, 2021, truck attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont. At 8 p.m. ET, jurors in Windsor retired for the night and will resume their work …
Read More »Funding for 80 infraprojects eyed via MIF
Marcos woos potential Maharlika Fund investors, touts high return to financiers at APEC sidelines At least 80 infrastructure projects can be funded through the Philippines’ first sovereign wealth fund, the Maharlika InvestmentFund (MIF), President Marcos told potential investors at the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in San Francisco Thursday. In his …
Read More »China will not fight a war with any country, Xi says
FRIENDS AGAIN? US President Joe Biden (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after a meeting during the APEC Leaders’ Week in Woodside, California on Wednesday. The leaders of the world’s largest economies talked for at least three hours at the Filoli country estate on the city’s outskirts. AFP …
Read More »Dismantle illicit structures in WPS, DFA urges Beijing
The Philippines on Thursday asked China to dismantle all illegal structures, cease reclamations and be accountable for environmental damage in the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the regular resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal located within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone are legitimate …
Read More »Nebrija suspended; MMDA chief apologizes personally to Revilla over EDSA busway issue
Task Force Special Operations (TFSO) chief Edison “Bong” Nebrija will no longer be seen on the streets starting Thursday, November 16 as he will be under preventive suspension after the bus lane incident that involved the name of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. speaks with …
Read More »PRC sets in-person oathtaking of new optometrists
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 15 the date and venue for the in-person mass oathtaking ceremony for new optometrists. Photo credit to PRC In a Facebook post, PRC said the oathtaking ceremony will be on Dec. 4 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay …
Read More »PRC removes Calapan testing center for December 2023 chemical technicians licensure exam
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday, Nov. 15 announced the removal of the testing location in Calapan for the December 2023 Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination (CTLE). Photo credit to PRC/Manila Bulletin In an advisory, PRC urged all concerned to email the Licensure Office at licensure.office1@prc.gov.ph for queries and clarifications. …
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