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Joel Cruz celebrated his 40 years of success in business this year 2023. The “Scentsational 40” event happened at the Cove Okada Manila last June 23. Present was Hi Society with husband Dr. George Sarakinis, Marisol and Bret Campbell, Vice Ganda, Troy Montero, Amb. Vic and Connie Garcia, Cocoy Cordoba, …

The 20th edition of the Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention successfully ran at the SMX Convention Center from July 7 to 9, with thousands of toy aficionados flocking to the annual, large-scale pop culture event. ‘Pinoy Pop Culture Icon’ awardee Michael V with Toycon Organizer Cholo Malillin PHOTO BY …

The 2023 wildfire season in British Columbia has officially surpassed the 2018 season as the most destructive ever recorded according to area burned. Over 13,900 sq. km of land has now burned, amid recent surge in fire activity See smoke from a wildfire near Cranbrook, B.C. 5 hours ago Duration …

MANILA, Philippines — Maddison "Maddie" Mendoza, a 10-month-old Filipino-American infant from Colorado in the United States, is the winner of baby food brand Gerber's 13th annual Photo Search. With her win, Maddie becomes the Gerber Baby of 2023 and will be featured on the brand's social media channels and marketing …

Russia struck Ukraine's port of Odesa with missiles and drones on Tuesday, a day after pulling out of a United Nations-backed deal to let Kyiv export grain, and Ukrainian officials said Moscow was attempting to go back on the offensive in the east. Ukraine says it intercepted most of the …

Advocates say a lack of release plans for prisoners is leaving vulnerable women easy targets for exploitation. 'The system … often forces the most vulnerable women to seek safety in the most dangerous places' An Inuk woman says she was left vulnerable and nearly trafficked within days of her release …

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino fan who uploaded Broadway star Lea Salonga’s backstage and dressing room video that went viral has taken down the million-viewed footage, but said that he had no regrets or did not think he had to apologize to Lea for uploading it. The uploader, salon owner …

CBC has verified that notices have been issued to tenants in multiple buildings under at least two different management companies, just weeks after the province of B.C. announced a program to provide air conditioners to eligible British Columbians. BC Hydro offering $50 rebates to customers who purchase air conditioners Finding …

A number of people are making donations to the pro-choice movement in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade — whether it's in their lifetime, or after. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a number of people have made donations to the …

Reading between the lines, there were hints that the province’s decision is being guided by concerns of politicians not in Surrey — but in Ottawa. Province will choose on Wednesday — but the future of RCMP contract policing is in question across Canada In theory, the B.C. government's news conference …