First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, starvation and other abuse that culminated in the beating death of an 11-year-old boy. Ministry's last visit to the foster parent's home …
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Speaker: Gov’t to cut red tape, promote ease of biz
BUSINESS AND JOBS. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez tells business leaders at the 44th National Conference of Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) Tuesday at the Manila Hotel that the government will press on with reforms to improve the business climate, attract more investments and create more jobs. Ver Noveno …
Read More »5.7m Pinoy Muslims mark Eid’l Adha today, festival highlights end of hajj
Ready for Eid. A Muslim performs the morning Fjar prayer inside the Golden Mosque in Globo de Oro, Quiapo Manila, while a grandmother tries on a dress for her grandson at a dress shop in Quiapo on Tuesday. Muslims will observe the Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice today. …
Read More »‘Love Philippines’ slogan unveiled
GOLDEN TOURISM EVENT. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives a plaque from Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco as the Department of Tourism celebrates 50 years since its founding with the theme: “Ginto: Greater Innovations, New Tourism Opportunities” at the Manila Hotel on Tuesday. Joey O. Razon President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on …
Read More »PACE offers cooling centre for most vulnerable as hot, smoky weather continues in Thunder Bay
The PACE cooling centre in Thunder Bay offers food, water and supports that are critical for people experiencing homelessness and mental illness as the summer heats up in northwestern Ontario. People in cities' downtown cores are extra susceptible to the urban heat island effect, a widely studied phenomenon. Cities can …
Read More »Shooter who killed 5 at Colorado LGBTQ club sentenced to life in prison
The person accused in a mass shooting that killed five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and other charges in the attack. U.S. Justice Department reportedly considering pursuing federal hate crime charges The person who …
Read More »2 million Muslim pilgrims expected in Saudi Arabia for hajj as pandemic restrictions ease
The annual hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious events in the world, officially began Monday. Roughly two million pilgrims are expected in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the event this year, the first since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were lifted. Twice as many pilgrims as were permitted in 2022 The annual …
Read More »Achieve a light, soft matte and moisturized skin
iWhite Korea, the creators of the best-selling Aqua Moisturizer, recently introduced to the market Aera, a collection of skincare tools that lets one achieve light, soft matte and moisturized skin. Inspired by the philosophy that beauty is limitless and ever-evolving, Aera shows love for all skin types. With its name …
Read More »Hydration boosted with vitamin E
An icon since the 70s, The Body Shop's Vitamin E range is so beloved. It's a hydration hero, packed full of skin-loving ingredients, that's suitable for every skin type, tone and texture. Today, it remains a cross-generational hero as its full range has a bit of a make-over. Not only …
Read More »Brothers Burger celebrates 24th anniversary with limited-edition burger bundles
MANILA, Philippines — Calling all burger and cheese lovers! Brothers Burger adds to its line of gourmet burgers the all-new Smashed-style Grilled Cheeseburger and Classic Brothers Grilled Cheeseburger in select Brothers Burger branches from June 23 to July 23. Avail yourself of the new Grilled Cheeseburger series with the brand’s …
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