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The Department of Education (DepEd) and teachers’ group on Tuesday, Oct. 31, commended teachers who served their poll during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). The Electoral Board and poll watchers at the Manila High School in Intramuros, Manila start the canvassing of votes for the Barangay and …

The Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Oct. 31, that 1,088 new Covid-19 cases were recorded from Oct. 23 to 29. Photo from Pixabay The Health Department noted that these cases showed a five percent “drop” with an average daily count of 155 cases compared to the previous week …

As the nation observes All Saints Day on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Thursday, Nov. 2, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on the faithful to live holy lives and follow the life and works of saints. Bishop Daniel Presto (Photo courtesy of the San …

Radiation treatments for cancer patients are being transferred to other hospitals. International law enforcement are investigating. Eight days after the cyberattack at five southwestern Ontario hospitals was first declared, the scope of the problem and the agencies working on the solution have become more clear. OPP, Interpol and FBI are …

The IT systems provider for five southwestern Ontario hospitals says patient and staff data have been taken and could be revealed in an ongoing ransomware attack. OPP, Interpol and FBI are now assisting the hospitals' IT provider A multi-layered international cyber investigation is underway after five southwestern Ontario hospitals had …

MANILA, Philippines — When Mariah Carey said she was "defrosting" for Christmas, many people did not think she was being serious. In what has become an annual tradition to welcome the Yuletide season, Mariah has released her 2023 video, rallying in the yearend holidays. The singer posted on her social …

MANILA, Philippines — The Opulence Halloween Ball made a grand return four years after its inception, as celebrity guests donned costumes and outfits resembling figures from mythology and folklore all over the world. The ball's co-producer Mond Gutierrez kicked off the black carpet arrivals last October 31 at Taguig's Marquis …

Canada's economy is showing clear signs of a slowdown, as the total value of all goods and services sold was essentially unchanged in July and August — and likely September, too. GDP was greater in May than it is now, Statistics Canada says Canada's economy is showing clear signs of …

MANILA, Philippines — Talent manager Annabelle Rama had a memorable 71st birthday by celebrating it at the 2023 Opulence Halloween Ball. The ball was co-organized by Annabelle's son, Mond Gutierrez and his collaborative partner Ash Rye, and held at Taguig's Marquis Events Place. The 2023 edition, bearing the theme of …

Two new TV series are giving Indigenous ghost legends the anthology treatment. APTN series Tales from the Rez is based on Blackfoot ghost stories, while the Fibe TV1 series Creepy Cape Breton focuses on Mi’kmaw ghost stories commonly shared on the Nova Scotia island. Indigenous filmmakers melding genre and culture …