for San Miguel Beer MANILA, Philippines — Of all the alcoholic drinks, beer ranks as the most widely consumed in the world. And by volume, beer ranks just below potable water and tea in terms of popularity among all kinds of beverages. Western markets have long been accustomed to dark …
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New BTS docuseries arriving this December
MANILA, Philippines — A new documentary series about the Kpop boy band BTS will stream on Disney+ beginning December 20. The eight-part "BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star" will follow the group's decade-long career to date and feature in-depth interviews with each of the group's members — RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, …
Read More »‘Worldwide phenomenon’: Disney CEO ponders on Disney 100, ‘Frozen’ 10th anniversary
HONG KONG — World of Frozen, the world’s first ever and so far only “Frozen”-themed park in the world, officially opened to the public last Monday, November 20, in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. In his speech for the opening, Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Robert “Bob” Iger thanked Disney’s …
Read More »Triumph in Q4: SM Supermalls takes home prestigious accolades
MANILA, Philippines — SM Supermalls has recently garnered awards from esteemed recognition platforms for its impactful endeavors that enhance the well-being of Filipinos, including the Asia CEO Awards, Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners by the Department of Health (DOH) and the 2023 Dragons of Asia Awards. Asia CEO Awards SM …
Read More »Sask. legislature interrupted by protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Similar protest held at U of S in Saskatoon Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Hopefully this shows our governments what we want, because …
Read More »Air Canada rejects Brink’s allegations, denies ‘careless’ conduct in $24M gold theft
In its statement of defence filed this month, Air Canada rejected "each and every allegation" in the Brink's suit, saying it fulfilled its carriage contracts and denying any improper or "careless" conduct. Suit claims airline was 'negligent' and failed to follow 'appropriate security measures' Air Canada has fired back in …
Read More »U.S. demands immediate release of ship, crew seized by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The United States on Monday denounced the seizure of a cargo ship in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement as a violation of international law and demanded the immediate release of the vessel and its crew. Galaxy Leader's U.K. owner calls seizure 'gross violation of freedom of passage' …
Read More »Joint US-PH WPS patrols start
Marcos: 3-day maritime, air rounds to boost regional security President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared the beginning of joint maritime and air patrols between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command in the West Philippine Sea. In a post on the social media platform …
Read More »‘Shear line’ rains cause flooding, force 35k in Samar to evacuate
INUNDATED. A Philippine Coast Guard team rescues an old woman and her family from chest-high waters in Catarman, Northern Samar after six weeks’ worth of rain fell overnight across much of the country’s central regions on Monday. The PCG reported similar scenes in Catubig and Lope de Vega towns of …
Read More »Montreal Alouettes back home and celebrating after thrilling Grey Cup victory
The Alouettes clinched the Grey Cup Sunday night with a 28-24 upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton. It was the Alouettes' first Grey Cup win since 2010. Being counted out by everyone 'bonded us,' said QB Cody Fajardo On Monday morning, the Montreal Alouettes hoisted the Grey …
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