For HORI7ON, ‘Lucky’ is a reminder of how far they’ve come
When HORI7ON debuted in July 2023, they had a goal to bridge the gap between the Philippines and South Korea through music. The seven-piece act remains firm with this goal eight months later. The growth of Vinci Malizon, Kim Ng, Kyler Chua, Reyster Yton, Winston Pineda, Jeromy Batac, and Marcus Cabais --- clad in their matching denim ensembles --- during their comeback showcase in March was undeniable. Their vocals echoed throughout the venue and their movements were sharp as a knife, but they remained effervescent as ever as soon as they sat with INQUIRER.net for a one-on-one interview. "We will forever have the goal [of bridging the gap between South Korea and the Philippines...Keep on reading: For HORI7ON, ‘Lucky’ is a reminder of how far they’ve come
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Vessel runs aground in Quezon; 181 passengers, crew rescued
      LUCENA CITY --- A total of 181 passengers and crew members of a roll-on-roll-off vessel which ran aground near the port of Real, Quezon were rescued Thursday morning by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The PCG-District Southern Tagalog (PCG-DST) reported that MV Virgen De Peafrancia II, which was about to leave the port for Polillo island off the Pacific Ocean, while maneuvering accidentally drifted into the shallow waters and consequently grounded on the sandy seabed. The PCG station in Real immediately initiated rescue operations. Authorities facilitated the safe disembarkation of passengers and utilized private motorized boats to ferry the p...Keep on reading: Vessel runs aground in Quezon; 181 passengers, crew rescued
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What do Katharine McPhee, Saab Magalona have in common? Their drummer sons
American singer Katharine McPhee and Filipina actress-vlogger Saab Magalona are just two mothers in the world who remain proud of their musically gifted sons, who are aces when it comes to playing drums. McPhee, who's known for her hit song "Terrified" and who's married to musical genius David Foster, shared another recent TikTok video of her three-year-old son, Rennie, playing drums to the tune of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" as she laughed and sang in the background. @katharinefoster come see us on the road! #fyp #foryourpage #davidfoster original sound - Kat McPhee Rennie has been dazzling the netizens and his parents with his drumming talents since he was...Keep on reading: What do Katharine McPhee, Saab Magalona have in common? Their drummer sons
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Manila Water Foundation leads World Oral Health Day celebrations
    MANILA, Philippines - Manila Water Foundation, in partnership with the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) and PHILUSA Corporation, led back-to-back celebrations of World Oral Health Day in Taguig City in Metro Manila and in Tagum City in Davao del Norte. World Oral Health Day is an annual event celebrated on March 20 to raise awareness on the importance of oral health worldwide. This event was established by Switzerland-based FDI World Dental Federation. The World Oral Health Day 2024 theme "A Happy Mouth is A Happy Body", highlights the integral link between oral health and overall well-being. Manila Water Foundation's celebration encourages everyone...Keep on reading: Manila Water Foundation leads World Oral Health Day celebrations
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CAAP spreads goodwill at airports
MANILA, Philippines --- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Maundy Thursday distributed snacks and hygiene kits to Holy Week passengers at the San Jose Airport in Mindoro, Dipolog Airport in Zamboanga del Norte, and Bicol International Airport. Naga Airport passengers were also given personalized pouches and bracelets. Meanwhile, the CAAP also set up a medical station at the Laoag International Airport for passengers with medical concerns. Captain Manuel Tamayo, the CAAP Director, told airport managers to ensure ease-of-travel to the passengers for the Holy Week. "Let's provide the best service our travelers deserve to ensure convenient, access...Keep on reading: CAAP spreads goodwill at airports
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LIST: Pres. Bongbong Marcos’ overseas trips from 2022-2024
  MANILA, Philippines --- President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s term has yet to reach its midway point---but many say that foreign trips have become a defining feature of his administration. With every foreign travel announcement from Malacaang stirring conversation online, INQUIRER.net has compiled a list of Marcos' foreign travels and its highlights. 2022 1.) Indonesia - Marcos' first trip abroad as a President was to Indonesia for a state visit from September 4 to 6, 2022. Key agreements in defense and trade, among others, were discussed by the two presidents, including a comprehensive Plan of Action on both nations' bilateral priorities in the coming years. ...Keep on reading: LIST: Pres. Bongbong Marcos’ overseas trips from 2022-2024
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Holy Week Rules – Some Of The Things We Followed As Kids
What are these Holy Week rules? Check out the list below! HOLY WEEK RULES – Pinoys have a lot of beliefs and during the Lenten season, these are the ones we used to follow when we were still young. A time for penance and reflection is the Holy Week and during this time, there are ... Read more The post Holy Week Rules – Some Of The Things We Followed As Kids appeared first on PhilNews.
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Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’
MANILA — The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks” by China’s coastguard and maritime militia in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday. “We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed […] The post Marcos vows countermeasures in response to Chinese ‘attacks’ appeared first on Interaksyon.
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New eats: Convenience store’s Japanese and Korean snacks
Convenience store 7-Eleven teamed up with luncheon meat brand Spam to introduce go-to snacks with Japanese and Korean twists. This month, the convenience store launched its fresh line with two new snacks namely Spam Egg Onigirazu and Spam Egg and Cheese Korean Egg Drop Sandwich. The onigirazu is a Japanese-originated treat wrapped with a nori […] The post New eats: Convenience store’s Japanese and Korean snacks appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Marc Pingris dismisses rumors linking him to Kim Rodriguez
Marc Pingris denied speculations of romantic involvement with Kim Rodriguez, clarifying that he was just with the actress for two instances for basketball events. "Walang katotohanan ang mga lumalabas na balita tungkol sa amin ni Ms. Kim Rodriguez. Walang namamagitan sa aming dalawa gaya ng sinasabi ng ibang tao," he said via his Instagram page on Thursday, March 28. (There is no truth to the speculations about me and Ms. Kim Rodriguez. There's nothing going on between us, unlike what other people claim.) "Nakasama ko po si Ms. Kim sa isang basketball event at sa isa pang event noong naging muse siya ng team namin," he stressed. (I was once with Ms. Kim for a basketball even...Keep on reading: Marc Pingris dismisses rumors linking him to Kim Rodriguez
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Survey shows Cha-cha still 'unpopular' with Filipinos — Senate leaders
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the findings of the survey by private pollster Pulse Asia, which was released on Wednesday, show that Charter change is an "unpopular move."
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Willie Revillame to return to TV via TV5 — Cristy Fermin
 Veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin confirmed that Willie Revillame is making his television comeback through TV5.
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Money lending firm collector killed in Zamboanga del Sur ambush
Gunmen killed a collector of a local money lending firm in a daytime ambush in Barangay Lutlutan in Dimataling town, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday.
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Marc Pingris speaks out vs affair rumors with Kim Rodriguez
Former Philippine Basketball Association star player Marc Pingris denied having an affair with actress Kim Rodriguez.
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Who’s who: Winners of 1st Puregold Cinepanalo
The inaugural advocacy-driven film festival Puregold CinePanalo officially concluded this month. READ: Lights, Camera, Panalo: Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival introduces finalist directors | CinePanalo: The latest film festival has highest local grant The winners in the full-length and short film categories were also named during the awards night held last March 16 at the Gateway CinePlex. This include […] The post Who’s who: Winners of 1st Puregold Cinepanalo appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Tomorrow X Together weaves storylines of past work in upcoming mini-album
Tomorrow X Together --- consisting of Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai --- took a trip down memory lane as they brought together the storylines of their past works as a glimpse of their upcoming mini-album "minisode 3: Tomorrow" slated for an April 1 release. Inspired by the magic of fairytales, Tomorrow X Together took to HYBE Labels' YouTube channel on Tuesday, March 26, to share a preview of the album's tracks including title track "Deja Vu," "I'll See You There Tomorrow," "- --- --- --- *-* *-* --- *--," "Miracle," "The Killa (I Belong to You)," "Quarter Life," and "Deja Vu (Anemoia Remix)." Members of the quintet also participated by filling in the lyrics...Keep on reading: Tomorrow X Together weaves storylines of past work in upcoming mini-album
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What Abigail Adriano takes to heart as she portrays Kim in ‘Miss Saigon’
Abigail Adriano fell in love with "Miss Saigon" at 13. When she was young, she and her Ate found comfort in its music. They would listen and sing along to its songs while growing up, although Adriano admitted she has a special liking for "The Movie in My Mind." Years later, the Filipina-Australian theater actress was given the opportunity to portray Kim in Australia and her homeland. "Can I just say that it's such an honor to be the second Kim in Manila since Lea Salonga? It's such an honor to be part of this legacy of Kim. I'm so grateful that they have been able to be inspirations of mine," she said during a media call for the classic musical. Apart from "Miss Saigon's" or...Keep on reading: What Abigail Adriano takes to heart as she portrays Kim in ‘Miss Saigon’
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Philippines sees increase in hotel bookings from overseas in 2023 — report
Hotel bookings from overseas rose in the Philippines in 2023, a report on hotel booking trends by hotel channel manager SiteMinder found.
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German unemployment rose less than expected in March
BERLIN --- The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in March, Federal Labor Office figures showed on Thursday. The office said the number of unemployed grew by 4,000 in seasonally adjusted terms to 2.719 million. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected that figure to rise by 10,000. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained stable at 5.9 percent. READ: Half of German firms face labor shortages despite economic stagnation "Unemployment and underemployment did fall in March, but less than usual this month. The economic downturn is therefore still having an impact on the labor market," labour office head Andrea Nahles said....Keep on reading: German unemployment rose less than expected in March
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Chinese Defense Ministry: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippines is going down a dangerous path, warned Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Wu Qian. In a statement on Thursday, Qian continued to blame the Philippines and its ally, the United States, for the continued tensions in the disputed West Philippine Sea. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks "The Philippines' harassment and provocations are the immediate cause of the recent escalation of the South China Sea issue," said Qian. "Counting on the support of external forces, the Philippine side violated international law and the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, frequently infrin...Keep on reading: Chinese Defense Ministry: PH is ‘straying down a dangerous path’
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India sizzles in global equity capital markets
SYDNEY --- India's bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the $3 billion IPO of Hyundai Motor's unit will draw more funds to a market whose share of global equity capital market deals hit a quarterly record this year, bankers said. A paucity of deals elsewhere in Asia will add to the impetus for capital flows into India, they added. Higher global interest rates, geopolitical tensions, as well as China's economic slowdown and its move to restrict initial public offerings (IPOs) to support its secondary markets, have led to a slump in equity dealmaking across Asia. India, on the other hand, has emerged as the second busiest market in the world for equity c...Keep on reading: India sizzles in global equity capital markets
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Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE --- The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a traffic artery over the harbor built in 1976, lacked structural engineering redundancies common to newer spans, making it more vulnerable to a catastrophic collapse. New insights into the fatal disaster emerged a day after the massive Singapore-flagged container ship Dali sailing out of Baltimore Harbor bound for...Keep on reading: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
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Danica Sotto reacts to alleged affair between husband Marc Pingris, Kim Rodriguez
Actress Danica Sotto responded to cheating allegations involving her husband Marc Pingris and actress Kim Rodriguez.
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BI intercepts 4 sex offenders
MANILA, Philippines --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday reported that it barred the entry of four sex offenders, including two who tried to enter the Philippines on Holy Week.According to the BI, it barred entry to 55-year-old American national Ennis Montgomery, who had records of predatory criminal sexual assault against a minor on Thursday. Montgomery arrived in the country from San Francisco, USA, the BI added. On Wednesday, British national Malcolm Beaumont, 79, who arrived from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was likewise flagged for being convicted multiple times. The BI said that Beaumont engaged in making indecent images of minors. The agen...Keep on reading: BI intercepts 4 sex offenders
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2 activists ‘traumatized’ after abduction, says group
DAGUPAN CITY --- The two environmental activists, who were reportedly abducted on March 24, were confirmed to have surfaced, but the police said their families refused requests for talks with the victims as the two men were"still exhausted and under the stage of trauma." Francisco "Eco" Dangla III of Lingayen and Joelle "Jak" Tiong sought refuge at the Lingayen-Dagupan archdiocese on Wednesday, but it was not clear if the two were released by their captors or were able to escape from their abductors. "We do not know [what happened] because they don't want to cooperate. In spite of that, the [police] will still continue our investigation to ferret out the truth about the reporte...Keep on reading: 2 activists ‘traumatized’ after abduction, says group
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Marcos: Philippines won’t be ‘cowed into silence, submission’ by China
“We seek no conflict with any nation, more so nations that purport and claim to be our friends but we will not be cowed into silence, submission, or subservience. Filipinos do not yield,” Marcos said. 
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China lifts tariffs on Australian wine as bilateral ties recover
BEIJING --- China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ending three years of punitive levies and offering long-awaited relief to Australian wine producers. The tariffs, of up to 218.4 percent, were first imposed in March 2021 for a period of five years along with a host of other trade barriers on Australian commodities when ties soured after Canberra called for a probe into the origins of COVID-19. Ties have improved significantly since last year, leading China to steadily lifting trade hurdles on Australian goods, including barley and coal. "Given the situation in China's wine marke...Keep on reading: China lifts tariffs on Australian wine as bilateral ties recover
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PNP logs 63 drowning, near-drowning incidents in March
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said 63 cases of drowning and near-drowning in beaches and rivers nationwide have so far ben reported and recorded this month. Data sent by the PNP to INQUIRER.net on Thursday showed that the cases was recorded from March 1 to 25, but dod not indicate the number of fatalities and survivors. The PNP added that 221 cases were reported since January this year - 82 in January and 76 in February. Western Visayas had the the most number of individuals involved in drowning or near-drowning incidents with 29, followed by Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) with 28, and Central Luzon at 23...Keep on reading: PNP logs 63 drowning, near-drowning incidents in March
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Carpio: Duterte gave up PH right over Ayungin in an agreement w/ China
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Rodrigo Duterte surrendered the Philippines' sovereign rights over Ayungin Shoal in what was disguised as a "gentlemen's agreement" with China. This statement comes from Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio. The "gentlemen's agreement" governs Manila's maintenance and repair of the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy vessel grounded in the disputed area. READ: Ex-President Duterte, China had deal to keep WPS status quo -- Roque According to Duterte's "status quo" agreement, the Philippine vessel may only deliver water and food to Sierra Madre, but not construction materials for its repairs. Carpio said the agreement favorin...Keep on reading: Carpio: Duterte gave up PH right over Ayungin in an agreement w/ China
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Bird flu: What is it, how does it spread and how can we protect ourselves from it?
There has been an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The viral disease, also called avian influenza, killed 441 chickens out of a flock of 641 on a farm. There have been several outbreaks bird flu across Africa over the past 18 years. Nigeria was the first African country to report […] The post Bird flu: What is it, how does it spread and how can we protect ourselves from it? appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
    BALTIMORE - The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a traffic artery over the harbor built in 1976, lacked structural engineering redundancies common to newer spans, making it more vulnerable to a catastrophic collapse. New insights into the fatal disaster emerged a day after the massive Singapore-flagged container ship Dali sailing out of Baltimor...Keep on reading: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
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Julia Barretto, Carlo Aquino begin filming for new movie in Japan
Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino flew to Japan and have begun shooting their upcoming film "Hold Me Close," which is their reunion movie with director Jason Paul Laxamana. A camera shot and a poster showing Barretto and Aquino were shared by Viva Films through its Instagram page on Wednesday, March 27. "'Hold Me Close' now filming in Japan with Jairus Aquino and Migo Valid," it said in the caption, referring to the other actors who are apparently part of the project as well.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by VIVA Films (@viva_films) The pair then treated fans to a sneak pe...Keep on reading: Julia Barretto, Carlo Aquino begin filming for new movie in Japan
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U.S. defense chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct
MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines and criticized as “dangerous” China’s use of water cannon and disruption of a Philippine resupply mission last week. In a phone call on Wednesday with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, Austin “reaffirmed the ironclad U.S. commitment to the Philippines” following […] The post U.S. defense chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct appeared first on Interaksyon.
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Elizabeth Oropesa says Fernando Poe Jr. was the best kisser onscreen
Now it can be told, said Elizabeth Oropesa, that among her many leading men, the late Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ) was the best kisser onscreen, describing their lip-locking moments as passionate and comparable to eating Belgian chocolate. At the continuation of her interview with Boy Abunda, Oropesa was cautious enough to reveal her preference for the late Action King when she was asked who among her onscreen partners would she consider to be the best kisser. "Maniwala ka sa hindi, si Kuya Ronnie (FPJ). Best kisser, lips my God so soft, kasi disente siya humalik, very tender, very loving. Basta napakasarap! Kung siya ay tsokolate, Belgian. It melts in your mouth!" declared the actre...Keep on reading: Elizabeth Oropesa says Fernando Poe Jr. was the best kisser onscreen
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Sharp Aquos sense8 Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines
Here’s The Complete List of Specifications, Features, & Price of the Sharp Aquos sense8 The Sharp Aquos sense8 was officially announced on January 17, 2024. The 5G-ready smartphone is fueled with a non-removable 5000 mAh battery + 18W wired charging. It is available in colors like Black, Green, and Cooper. Body & Display: The dimension ... Read more The post Sharp Aquos sense8 Full Specs, Features, Price In Philippines appeared first on PhilNews.
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Ati families face forced eviction from disputed Boracay land
ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, Philippines --- Ati tribe members in Boracay were shocked early Palm Sunday morning when guards stormed their area and started to place barricades made out of galvanized iron sheets, citing recent decisions by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR). Maria Tamboon, one of the leaders of the Boracay Ati Tribal Organization (Bato), whose family has been living on the land for more than 48 years, told the Inquirer that at around 6 a.m. on March 24, armed guards put up iron sheets around their land. When asked about the basis for the barricade, the guards showed them a copy of a March 5, 2024 decision by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), upholding the ca...Keep on reading: Ati families face forced eviction from disputed Boracay land
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NBA: Kevin Durant scores 30 to lead Suns to another win vs Nuggets
DENVER --- Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. "I'm glad we didn't let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game," Durant said in reference to the Suns' road loss Monday night to a Spurs team without rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. The Suns, with the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, moved a half-game ahead of Sacramento for the seventh spot in the Western Conference as they try to move up to sixth to avoid a play-in game. Dallas is No. 6, a half-game ahead of Phoenix. READ: Sochan nails winner as Wembanyam...Keep on reading: NBA: Kevin Durant scores 30 to lead Suns to another win vs Nuggets
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Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ track list ahead of album release
Buckle up, cowpoke: On Wednesday, March 27, Beyonc shared the track list for her forthcoming album, "Act II: Cowboy Carter." "Cowboy Carter" arrives Friday, but fans got a sneak peek on the superstar's Instagram account, when she shared an image that appears to include the titles of her songs: from the previously released "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," now including "American Requiem," "Blackbird," "Protector," "My Rose," "Bodyguard," "Daughter," "Spaghetti," "Alligator Tears," "Smoke Hour ll," "Just for Fun," "ll Most Wanted," "Levi's Jeans," "Flamenco," "Ya Ya," "Oh Louisiana," "Desert Eagle," "Riverdance," "ll Hands ll Heaven," "Tyrant," "Sweet Honey Buckin" and "Amen." ...Keep on reading: Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ track list ahead of album release
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BBM on Chinese Coast Guard’s water cannon attack: ‘Filipinos do not yield’
MANILA, Philippines --- "Filipinos do not yield," pronounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Maundy Thursday, as he vowed a proportionate counter measure against the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and the Chinese Maritime Militia. A recent water cannon attack from the CCG in the West Philippine Sea left three Filipino sailors injured. READ: No letup in Chinese water cannon attacks "Over the succeeding weeks there shall be, implemented by the relevant national government agencies and instrumentalities, a response and counter measure package that is proportionate, deliberate, and reasonable in the face of the open, unabating and illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attack...Keep on reading: BBM on Chinese Coast Guard’s water cannon attack: ‘Filipinos do not yield’
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Cardinal Advincula underscores value of prayer in priestly life
MANILA, Philippines --- Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula reminded priests on Maundy Thursday to keep prayer central to their lives. Cardinal Advincula said prayer is a part of priests' lives and will be detrimental to their vocation without it. "As we prepare to renew our priestly commitment for this year of prayer as designated by Pope Francis in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, pilgrims of hope, let us take this opportunity to remember the value of prayer in our priestly lives," Cardinal Advincula said in his homily. He said that God should be intimate with priests and that prayer is how to do this. "God wants to be near us, near our hearts, in our hearts and mind...Keep on reading: Cardinal Advincula underscores value of prayer in priestly life
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European regulators close in on Big Tobacco’s new tea sticks
LONDON --- European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers' new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. Big tobacco companies including Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco announced the launch of the sticks, made from nicotine-infused substances like rooibos tea, late last year as a way to counter an incoming European Union ban on flavored heated tobacco products. The European Commission said it was currently evaluating EU tobacco laws and any changes would be subject to the findings of that effort, public consultation and an impact assessme...Keep on reading: European regulators close in on Big Tobacco’s new tea sticks
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‘World tour next?’: Pia Wurtzbach’s iconic wax figure now in Singapore
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s twin, her very own wax figure, just arrived in Singapore over the weekend. From Hong Kong, Pia’s wax figure, she fondly calls “P2,” can now be viewed in Madame Tussauds Singapore, Sentosa, for a limited time. It can be viewed in the wax museum until September 1 this year. She […] The post ‘World tour next?’: Pia Wurtzbach’s iconic wax figure now in Singapore appeared first on Interaksyon.
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History of Japan’s intervention in currency markets
TOKYO --- Japanese authorities held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the weak yen and suggested they were ready to intervene in the market to stop what they described as disorderly and speculative moves in the currency. The yen rallied on the news, coming off 34-year low of 151.97 per U.S. dollar after top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said he "won't rule out any steps to respond to disorderly FX moves". READ: Japan's finance minister issues strongest warning on yen weakness Japan last intervened in October 2022 as the yen plumbed lows near 152 per dollar. It was then estimated to have spent as much as 9.2 trillion yen ($60.78 billion) defending the currency. RE...Keep on reading: History of Japan’s intervention in currency markets
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Top Pilgrimage Sites in the Philippines to Visit this Holy Week
Here are the Top Pilgrimage Sites in the Philippines PILGRIMAGE TOURISM – Here are some of the top pilgrimage sites in the Philippines that you should consider visiting this Holy Week. Holy Week, known as “Semana Santa” in Spanish, is a significant religious observance in the Christian calendar, particularly for Catholics and some Protestant denominations. ... Read more The post Top Pilgrimage Sites in the Philippines to Visit this Holy Week appeared first on PhilNews.
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Markets in Q1: The wild ride toward rate cuts
LONDON --- Global bond and equity markets are ending the first quarter on a high note, with investors poised for more wild swings ahead after months of the mood lurching between optimism and pessimism about prospective rate cuts from major central banks. MSCI's global share index, which smashed through record highs in March, is up 10 percent since mid January after traders dropped earlier bets for as many as seven U.S. rate cuts in 2024 but then chose to celebrate the idea of cuts starting in June. Switzerland last week kicked off an easing cycle among big, developed economies. And while traders almost fully expect the Federal Reserve to lower U.S. borrowing costs from 23-year ...Keep on reading: Markets in Q1: The wild ride toward rate cuts
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Jannik Sinner advances to 3rd Miami Open semifinal in 4 years
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida --- Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner won his 20th match of 2024 to reach the Miami Open semifinals for the third time in the past four years with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Tomas Machac on Wednesday. Sinner, seeded second, will take on No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev in a rematch of last year's Miami Open final. Medvedev won that, but has lost four straight matchups since. Medvedev advanced to the latest meeting with a 6-2, 7-6 (7) win over No. 22 seed Nicolas Jarry in a late match. READ: Jannik Sinner relishing chance to 'dance in pressure storm' Sinner reached his fourth final four of the season and moved to 20-1 overall. He reached the finals of th...Keep on reading: Jannik Sinner advances to 3rd Miami Open semifinal in 4 years
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Global M&A picked up in Q1 after flurry of large deals
NEW YORK --- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bounced back in the first quarter after a downbeat 2023, thanks to the return of mega deals, cheering investment bankers and lawyers waiting for a pick-up. Total M&A volumes globally climbed 30 percent to about $755.1 billion, according to the most recent data from Dealogic. The number of transactions worth more than $10 billion jumped to 14, compared with five during the same period last year. Investment bankers said boardroom confidence for dealmaking has improved on the back of strong earnings, potential interest rate cuts this year and an ebullient market. "When you see larger deals happening, it's a much more direct si...Keep on reading: Global M&A picked up in Q1 after flurry of large deals
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BoE’s Haskel says rate cuts should be ‘a long way off’
Bank of England (BoE) interest-rate setter Jonathan Haskel said that rate cuts should be "a long way off," the Financial Times reported on Thursday, a week after the policymaker ditched earlier calls for higher rates and voted to hold rates. "Although the fall in headline inflation is very good news, it is not informative about what we really care about: what we really care about is the persistent and the underlying inflation" Haskel told the FT. "I think cuts are a long way off." READ: J.P.Morgan now expects BoE to start cutting interest rates in Aug Governor Andrew Bailey said last week that Britain's economy was moving towards the point where the Bank of England can st...Keep on reading: BoE’s Haskel says rate cuts should be ‘a long way off’
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