[ad_1] A group of bipartisan US lawmakers urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company’s connection to the “security and propaganda” authorities of China’s Xinjiang region during the production of the action war epic. real. Mulan. Disney’s $ 200 million live-action remake of its animated classic about …
Read More »US Open winner Naomi Osaka hints at more racial activism
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka of Japan walks the court before her final women’s singles match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on day 13 of the 2020 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2020 in the Queens borough of LA New York City. (Matthew …
Read More »Compassion, caring, trust: the 3 Cs leaders need in tough times
[ad_1] Compassion, caring, trust: the 3 Cs leaders need in tough times MANILA, Philippines —The COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching impacts not only on public health and safety, but also on the workforce around the world. Many companies, globally and even locally, immediately sought virtual transformation, providing physical and digital tools …
Read More »Rockets fail to avoid elimination in loss to Lakers
[ad_1] Before Friday’s practice, Mike D’Antoni preached three words during his media availability through Zoom. Effort. Heart. Spirit. Entering Game 5 with a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets did not receive the memo as they fell 119-96 Saturday night inside AdventHealth Arena in Orlando. With …
Read More »EJ Obiena settles for bronze medal at Poznań 2020 Athletics Grand Prix
[ad_1] Pole vaulter EJ Obiena claimed another podium after taking bronze at the 2020 Poznań Athletics Grand Prix on Saturday (Manila time) in Poland. Obiena, the first Filipino to qualify for the Olympics, surpassed 5.52 meters in his second attempt to tie American Matt Ludwig for third place. He failed …
Read More »Carlo Aquino, 35 years old, now the father of a girl
[ad_1] Carlo Aquino just received one of the best birthday gifts. This Sunday, September 13, the ABS-CBN actor shared on Instagram the close-up and half-face photo of his daughter, Enola Mithi Aquino. The actor celebrated his 35th birthday on September 3. Based on his simple title, Carlo, he was obviously …
Read More »Lav Diaz wins best director award in Venice for his new film, ‘Lahi, Hayop (Genus Pan)’
[ad_1] A story of three illegal miners. Bart Guingona (left) plays Paulo, DM Boongaling (center) as Andrés and Nanding Josef as Baldo in Lav Diaz Lahi’s latest play Hayop. Image courtesy of Sine Olivia Pilipinas Filipino author Lav Diaz wins the Best Director award in the Orizzonti u Horizons Section …
Read More »Pemberton gets out of jail and returns to the United States after presidential pardon
[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 10) – Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton of the United States Navy was released from jail and subsequently deported Sunday morning after less than six years in prison for the murder of Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude. Pemberton left the country at 9:14 am aboard …
Read More »2020 US Open winner Naomi Osaka hints that she would continue to fight for social justice
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka wore different masks honoring the victims of systemic racism and police brutality in the United States in each of the seven rounds of the US Open. Naomi Osaka in the final honored Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy who was shot and killed by a white police …
Read More »Welcome back: Lakers, LeBron heads to conference final
[ad_1] Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ( AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – The …
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