MANILA – It’s no secret that most plans have been cancelled or put on hold as a result of the pandemic. Being stuck indoors, for the most part, the days felt pretty much the same. Months of living under uncertain times are taking a toll on people’s mental health. Apart from talking to a friend...
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Philippine malls enforcing strict guidelines on physical distancing and foot traffic
This is teamwork. The more we work together, the better we work together, the safer we will all be
ABS-CBN loses P127M copyright suit vs Willie Revillame
MANILA , Philippines, December 11, 2019– The Philippines Supreme Court (SC) dismissed the petition for review filed by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation in connection with a Court of Appeals (CA) ruling against it in PHP127-million damage for copyright case against television host Willie Revillame and ABC Development Corporation or TV5. In a resolution dated October 16, the...
The New INC MUSEUM: Splendid, Sublime, Immersive
Housed in a five-floor building with an expansive facade and lobby, the INC Museum is an architectural wonder designed by Francisco Mañosa, who was recognized as a Philippine National Artist for Architecture in 2018. Integrating historical and thematic exhibits, the museum features well-curated artworks, audio recordings, vernacular materials, original furniture, interior elements, and relics of...
Quebec parents seek class action against makers of ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
The filing alleges the game — which had some 250 million players worldwide as of March 2019, according to the manufacturer — was designed specifically to addict users.
Experts, cops weigh in on the intersection of violence and video games
TORONTO — A spate of recent high-profile crimes allegedly perpetrated by young men with a passion for video games is prompting industry watchers to raise cautions against reading too much into their hobbies. A growing body of research suggests video gaming is no longer the niche pursuit it’s been widely considered for decades, but rather...
Skies clear, rain stops just in time for start of Calgary Stampede parade
CALGARY — It was a soggy start to this year’s Calgary Stampede, but the sky lightened and the drizzle let up just in time for the parade that kicked off the annual 10−day celebration of western life. Umbrellas and plastic ponchos covered a sea of cowboy hats and shirts along the route Friday as a night of heavy...
KEANU’S EXCELLENT YEAR AFTER DECADES OF UPS AND DOWNS
Overexposure can dim the brightest Hollywood star — except, it seems, Keanu Reeves. The prolific Toronto-bred action hero is riding high on a dizzying array of film and TV roles while internet memes and tributes have exploded in recent months with unified adoration. The so-called Keanuaissance is sweet justice for devotees of the heartthrob, who has weathered decades...
Ontario community sets Guinness World Record for largest human maple leaf
"We saw this patriotic opportunity ... as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families,"
Ex-INC officer’s ‘partner’ nabbed in Cebu over adultery complaint
Source: posted June 27, 2019 at 11:40 pm , by Manila Standard Aedtnavye Juntilla “AJ” Lazo, the co-accused and alleged mistress of expelled Iglesia Ni Cristo evangelical worker Lowell Menorca II, was nabbed in Cebu last June 22 for her failure to attend the mandatory court hearing in her adultery case, according to authorities. Aedtnavye Juntilla “AJ”...