US & Canada

In the Philippines, the number of homeless people have been drastically increasing through the years. Children and old people have been seen wandering the streets as well, with no food and shelter to keep them alive. In Baguio, the situation regarding the homeless and street children is no different. Many old people and children beg for food and money. But ...

Each girl has their own ideal man, some prefer those guys who are good-looking while some wants to be with the smart ones. But most of the time, women are looking for those men who are loving and can also provide for the family as they get older. A story of a poor man and a rich man’s daughter has ...

MANILA — Award-winning musician David Foster arrived in Manila on Sunday for his one-night-only concert later this week. Foster posted on his Instagram account a photo of him being interviewed at the airport, while his followers wrote messages, welcoming him to the Philippines. Foster will be joined by Boyz II Men, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard and Charice for his “Hitman: ...

MANILA — A Filipino painter based in the US will hold a solo exhibit at the Gallery Liencio at the Serendra at Bonifacio Global City on August 29. Salvador “Dodong” Arellano, internationally known for his paintings of thoroughbred racehorses and gamefowl, will be holding his first public exhibit in the country since he left for Los Angeles in 1987. The ...

NEW YORK — Twinkle Ferraren’s design style features traditional Filipino handwoven fabric made for modern everyday wear. It’s an uncommon combination but the Filipino designer rose to the challenge to make it her own distinct style. “I love tribes. For me tribes speak about our heritage, our culture. It’s the soul of a country. It’s how you know who you ...

Cabins are often seen in sites which are far away from the city. These are usually made with a relaxing environment.But a company in Texas provides you with the flexibility and efficiency that only Arched Cabins could provide. The company claims that this fully functional home may look different outside, but the inside would give you a comfortable feel. This ...

SUBIC BAY – Japan has joined U.S.-led maritime humanitarian exercises off the Philippines for the first time, as concerns mount among the three allies about China’s growing assertiveness in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). A Japanese navy replenishment ship was in Subic Bay, a former U.S. naval base, to refuel a U.S. Navy floating hospital en route ...

A drill has been conducted in a school in Luoyang, China where 70 students were to submerge their heads in buckets and washbasins to experience real-life drowning. The Qianzhizhuang Primary School in Henan Province is located near a river, and children would often go there and play—especially on summer. To avoid accidents in the future, the school officials decided to ...

CALIFORNIA – Canada’s pint-sized Pinoy dance prodigy duo “Lucky Aces” recently wowed audiences at the Annual Hip Hop International Championships in Southern California. Lucky Aces is composed of two 12-year-old Filipino-Canadians Reyond “Lucky” Ancheta and Andree Camille “AC” Bonifacio. “It’s just a lot of practice. You just have to practice really hard and believe in yourself,” Ancheta said. The childhood ...

MANILA – “Misteryo din sa akin kung paano ako pumatok.” These were the words of “Funny One” grand champion Ryan Rems Sarita after his unexpected rise to fame earned him a spot on “It’s Showtime” and a starring role for a sitcom alongside veteran comedian Bayani Agbayani. The former English instructor and call center agent bested four other grand finalists ...