Through raccoon attacks and ever-changing trails, the We Run the Bruce relay team is pushing on with their goal to run the Bruce Trail from Tobermory to Niagara Falls, Ont. — all to raise funds and awareness for gender-based violence. We Run the Bruce was created after a string of …
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Timezone ‘re-launches’ first-ever Philippine branch, to open 15 new stores in next 2 years
MANILA, Philippines — Australia-based arcade chain Timezone continued to mark its 25th year in the Philippines by "re-launching" the country's first-ever branch. Timezone first arrived in the Philippines in January 1998 at the Ayala Center Cebu's second floor near the heart of Cebu City, and that very branch was revamped …
Read More »Is vitamin D worth the hype?
Whether due to long work hours or to escape the hot and humid weather, Filipinos tend to seek shelter indoors as much as they can. The downside to this, however, is a vitamin D deficiency risk. A study revealed that out of 369 randomly selected Metro Manila office workers, 58-percent …
Read More »Spain keeps 3,000-year-old tuna fishing tradition alive
ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES, Spain: As the sun rises in the Gulf of Cadiz on Spain's southern tip, a team of fishermen lifts the tip of a vast system of nets with bluefin tuna trapped inside. “Hoist!” they cry before men in wetsuits jump into the water to deliver a …
Read More »‘He deserves to enjoy being 16’: Kris Aquino sees off Bimby to flight back home
MANILA, Philippines — Television personality Kris Aquino saw off her youngest son James "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. who flew home back to the Philippines to be with the rest of their family while Kris continues with her immunotherapy. Kris shared a series of photos on her Instagram embracing and bidding …
Read More »Jennifer Lawrence open to reprising ‘Hunger Games’ character Katniss Everdeen
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Jennifer Lawrence has expressed intense eagerness to reprise her role of Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games" franchise should the opportunity arise. In an interview with Variety while promoting her upcoming movie "No Hard Feelings," Lawrence was asked about the possibility of returning as Katniss in …
Read More »Khalil Ramos making theater debut in ‘Tick, Tick… BOOM!’
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actor Khalil Ramos will be making his stage debut as he is included in the cast for 9 Works Theatrical's restaging of "Tick, Tick… BOOM!" Khalil is the alternate for the lead role of Jon, whose primary actor is Jef Flores who originated the character during …
Read More »Legal experts weigh in: Can engaging in extra massage services lead to annulment?
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American lawyer Marlene Gonzalez is advocating for the passage of a divorce law in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of providing married couples with another chance at love. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, Gonzalez was asked about the implications of engaging in a massage with extra …
Read More »Coleen Garcia’s grandmother Syra marks 70th birthday with boudoir photoshoot
MANILA, Philippines — Fitness enthusiast Syra Garcia, grandmother of actress-host Coleen Garcia, celebrated her 70th birthday with a sultry boudoir shoot. Coleen posted on her Instagram account a Reel of Syra in a black and white undergarments by Adrianne Concepcion under dim lights. Several clips see Syra holding up a …
Read More »‘Mega dock’ propels Ontario cottagers to seek new rules for aquatic airstrips
A large dock on a quiet Ontario lake has raised an uproar among local cottagers who say federal regulations for water airplane landing strips allow builders to ignore local bylaws. Property owner says dock is part of private water aerodrome and not under local bylaw Aerodrome loophole allows builders to …
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