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Manila Polo Club celebrates the end of the 2023 polo season with “Symphony at the Terrace,” a grand open air concert on March 30, 2023 at 7:00pm at the East Terrace & Enrique Zobel Field of Manila Polo. Seasoned concert producer Eddie Yap, who is MPC past president, is staging this special event for Manila Polo in the style of grand arena concerts in Europe, with music from the most famous classical symphonic compositions by master composers and songs from popular choruses, operas, operettas, and waltzes and ballet, now part of international music and dances. Revel in the performances of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by maestro Hermenegildo Ranera, top cla…
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Credit to Author: Bella Cariaso| Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800
Agri group bucks sale of smuggled sugar Administrator David John Thaddeus Alba of the Sugar Regulatory Administration has resigned amid the controversial importation of 440,000 metric tons of sugar.
Blackpink’s Jisoo floats another teaser for solo album
Jisoo of Blackpink uploaded another teaser poster for her forthcoming solo album on Thursday. She gazes serenely at the camera while her eyes are highlighted with smokey makeup, showing yet another side of her. In the teaser photograph released on the previous day, she went for aesthetics inspired by traditional Korean beauty. The artist is set to bring out her first solo album, “Me,” on March 31. The album has sold more than 950,000 copies in the two weeks since it started taking pre-orders, raising expectations for it to become the first million-seller from a female K-pop musician. Separately, established fashion media outlet WWD tweeted on Wednesday in the US that Jisoo’s…
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China: Philippines among ‘first to benefit’ from Chinese modernization
Credit to Author: Kaycee Valmonte| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:11:00 +0800
A delegation led by Chinese Vice Foreign Minsiter Sun Weidong is currently is Manila for the 23rd Philippines-China Foreign Ministry Consultations, the last reiteration of which was held in 2019.
DoubleDragon raises $20M via offshore bond sales
MANILA, Philippines -DoubleDragon Corp., the real estate venture between tycoons Tony Tan Caktiong and Edgar “Injap” Sia II, said its overseas subsidiary raised an additional $20 million via a bond sale in Singapore. In a stock exchange filing on Thursday, the developer said DDPC Worldwide Pte. Ltd. raised the amount though a tap offering of its outstanding $160 -million 7.25 percent notes due 2025 that are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Ltd. “Use of proceeds intended for the development and construction of Hotel101 overseas projects and for general corporate purposes,” DoubleDragon said. This was in line with the broader goal to export the Hotel10 in the In…
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House OKs 23 priority bills, adjourns for Holy Week
Credit to Author: Sheila Crisostomo| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800
As Congress goes on recess for the Holy Week, the House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading 23 of 31 bills identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council as priority measures of the Marcos administration.
Vancouver News
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Credit to Author: Gordon McIntyre| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:32:47 +0000
After two months, the Komagata Maru was escorted out of Canadian waters by the HMCS Rainbow.
Science News
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:08:26 +0000
Stellantis already has a manufacturing presence on the African continent, but it looks like it now wants to grow its footprint on the continent. The all-electric small city car the Citroen Ami is made in Morocco and exported to several European countries. It is also used locally by companies such as the Morocco Post for […]
Adding Up The Benefits Of Geothermal
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:05:02 +0000
ORNL researchers have developed a free online tool for homeowners, equipment manufacturers, and installers to calculate the savings and energy efficiency of ground source heat pump systems compared to traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. A tool developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers gives building owners and equipment manufacturers and installers an easy […]
US Pipelines Contain 4 Years Of US Steel Demand, & Will Be Scrapped For It
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:05:36 +0000
We’ve mined enormous amounts of iron and coal in order to build infrastructure to extract, process, refine, and distribute fossil fuels, and we’re going to have lots of scrap steel to work with.
Technology News
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:08:26 +0000
Stellantis already has a manufacturing presence on the African continent, but it looks like it now wants to grow its footprint on the continent. The all-electric small city car the Citroen Ami is made in Morocco and exported to several European countries. It is also used locally by companies such as the Morocco Post for […]
Adding Up The Benefits Of Geothermal
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:05:02 +0000
ORNL researchers have developed a free online tool for homeowners, equipment manufacturers, and installers to calculate the savings and energy efficiency of ground source heat pump systems compared to traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. A tool developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers gives building owners and equipment manufacturers and installers an easy […]
US Pipelines Contain 4 Years Of US Steel Demand, & Will Be Scrapped For It
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:05:36 +0000
We’ve mined enormous amounts of iron and coal in order to build infrastructure to extract, process, refine, and distribute fossil fuels, and we’re going to have lots of scrap steel to work with.
Vice News
Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT
Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.
Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo’s ‘Gordo’ Son Got Off Light in a US Court. Why?
Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT
Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most-prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.
Cops Who Shot Hmong Man Fleeing Wildfire With Family Won’t Be Charged
Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:27:41 GMT
The family of the slain man, who police claim shot at them and was discovered with guns and 132 pounds of cannabis, disputes the DA’s findings.
Immigration
Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:07:58 +0000
You must be a permanent resident before you can apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident, this means that you are not under review for immigration or fraud reasons, you are not subject to a removal order and you do not have unfulfilled conditions related to your permanent resident status. Schedule a […]
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Establish your plan for financial success: five tips for reaching your financial savings goals
Credit to Author: Daniela Cohen| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:27:01 +0000
During her first five years in Canada, working multiple service jobs to earn a living, Andreina Romero almost gave up on her dreams of further education. Finally, with the encouragement of her family, in 2001, she finally applied for college and then university at 25 years old. “I had no funds saved for school whatsoever, […]
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Canada invites another 7,000 candidates in surprise Express Entry draw
Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:10:39 +0000
IRCC has just invited candidates in the eighth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) to 7,000 candidates in an all-program draw, with a minimum CRS score of 484. An all-program draw means candidates are considered from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience […]
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Sports
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting.
Source: Panthers shutting down Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to play Cam Newton for the final two games because of a shoulder injury and the fact that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention.
UGA lands Dean in latest recruiting win vs. Bama
Georgia landed a commitment Wednesday from linebacker Nakobe Dean, the No. 23 ranked prospect overall who chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn and LSU.
Thunder’s Felton, Schroder suspended 1 game
Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.
‘Heartbroken’ Leonard eyes 40 tackles vs. Giants
Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard, who leads the league with 146 tackles, said he was “heartbroken” at being passed over for the Pro Bowl. He said he wants to get 40 tackles against the Giants on Sunday.
Decorated swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23
Missy Franklin, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain as the impetus for her decision.