MANILA, Philippines — Four dynamic Filipino designers embark on an odyssey to New York to showcase their creative talents right in the heart of one of the world’s fashion capitals. In “FilipiNxt: The New Era of Philippine Fashion,” Bessie Besana, Wilson Limon, Veejay Floresca and Michael Leyva will present Pinoy …
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CSIS chief returns to foreign interference inquiry as PM casts doubt on reliability of agency’s reports
The head of Canada's spy agency is appearing again before the public inquiry investigating foreign meddling in elections after multiple witnesses suggested they were not briefed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service about intelligence it gathered on Chinese interference. Witnesses suggest they were not briefed fully by Canada's spy agency …
Read More »Marcos sees sustained peace, stability in South China Sea with PH-US-Japan alliance
PHOTO: BBM’s Facebook Page President Marcos expressed optimism on Saturday (Manila time) that the Philippines’ trilateral alliance with the United States and Japan would usher in sustained peace and stability in the South China Sea. During his meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III at the Pentagon in Washington …
Read More »Recipe: Chili Shrimps and Asparagus
MANILA, Philippines — Who does not like shrimps? These crustaceans are always a welcome treat, except for those who are allergic to them, and they form a great part of many different cuisines. This recipe of Chili Shrimps and Asparagus is very Asian in flavor, so it should soon become …
Read More »Filipino world dance champion HQ eyes more gold for the country
MANILA, Philippines — The year 2023 was a stellar one for the Philippines at the annual World Hip Hop Dance Championship as three different Filipino groups took home medals. Dance group HQ became the first Filipino crew to finish as champions of the competition's Adult category in over a decade, …
Read More »Ukraine’s military has yet another issue to deal with — problem gambling among its soldiers
Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine's government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the military. Petition warns of online casinos using patriotic-themed ads and tactics to lure soldiers Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine's government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the …
Read More »Facing hard wartime choices, Ukraine puts spotlight on men abroad who are absent from fight
Ukraine is facing hard choices as it decides who to call up to the fight against an all-out Russian invasion that has lasted more than two years. Kyiv to withhold consular services, passport renewals for military-age men outside country Ukraine is facing hard choices as it decides who to call …
Read More »As it battles Russia, Ukraine faces an unexpected foe — problem gambling among its soldiers
Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine's government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the military. Petition warns of online casinos using patriotic-themed ads and tactics to lure soldiers Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine's government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the …
Read More »Ukraine is suddenly close to getting a big new supply of U.S. weapons
The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have numerous international consequences. After six months of stasis, Congress approves votes Saturday The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have sprawling international …
Read More »Biden to Marcos: Attack in WPS to trigger MDT
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK US President Joe Biden joins President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a photo session after their historic summit at the White House in Washington, D.C. PCO pool US President Joe Biden on Thursday reaffirmed defense commitments to Japan and …
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