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MANILA, Philippines — Every year, Okada Manila’s Vice Chairperson Takako Okada and her family gather for their Mid-Autumn Festival thanksgiving tradition to celebrate their native Japan’s harvest season. “In Japan, we celebrate it (Mid-Autumn Festival) differently,” recalled Mrs. Okada to Philstar.com and other media guests via a Japanese-Filipino interpreter at …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to announce his appointees to the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), a corporate investment body that will manage the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), at least around the middle of October, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said over the weekend. The advisory body of the fund—composed of …

Sophie Dupuis’s Solo is getting a rare Toronto theatre release this weekend. The Quebecois film is set in Montreal’s drag scene and won top honours at TIFF — taking home the award for best Canadian feature. Sophie Dupuis’s film won best Canadian feature at TIFF, hits Canadian theatres Friday Sophie …

A recent string of break-ins at places of worship across the Greater Toronto Area has meant institutions have had to beef up security. Experts say they're likely targeted because they rely largely on cash donations. Temples, monasteries beefing up security measures in response to incidents Welcoming strangers into places of …

for Kumon MANILA, Philippines — How does a profitable business idea empower passionate educators to create a positive impact in their communities? Even in the new normal, the education industry remains hungry for inspiration, and one business has stood tall for 69 years—Kumon. A famous global franchise present in the …

MANILA, Philippines — The Levi’s brand and their global ambassadors, NewJeans, celebrate the ongoing 150th anniversary of the iconic 501 jeans with an exciting campaign fueled by vibrant creativity and self-expression. Just like the brand, the sensational K-Pop group embraces individuality in each of their personal styles. Now, customers can …

for Tourism Malaysia MANILA, Philippines — Malaysia, with its rich culture and iconic architectural marvels like the Petronas Towers and Merdeka 118, has long been a tourist favorite. Yet, beyond these towering landmarks lies a Malaysia that offers much more than meets the eye. Amidst the bustling urban landscape, the …

Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics and assistant general manager Chris Snow has died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Diagnosed in 2019 with ALS, Snow 'continued to do his job to the best of his ability every day' Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics and assistant …

The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday, hours before a midnight deadline, as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to sign. 'Americans can breathe a sigh of relief,' says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer The …

The UN Security Council is scheduling a vote Monday on a resolution that would authorize a one-year deployment of an international force to help Haiti quell a surge in gang violence and restore security so the troubled Caribbean nation can hold long-delayed elections. Resolution would authorize the force for 1 …