Latest news with #PublicMarket
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
DPWH: Roads rendered impassable due to Habagat, Crising, Dante, Emong
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday said several national roads were rendered impassable due to the combined effects of Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong. In its situation report as of 12 noon, the DPWH said 17 national road sections were closed to traffic. Two of these are in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR); 10 in Region I; three in Region III; and two in Region IV-A "due to soil collapse, debris on bridge deck, flooding, collapsed roadway, and collapsed slope protection." The closed roads are as follows: 1. Kennon Road a) K0237+680, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet b) Camp 6 Bridge, Sitio Camp 6, Brgy. Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet c) K0237+680, Sitio Camp 6, Brgy. Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet 2. Lubuagan-Batong Buhay-Abra Bdry Road a) K0476+300, Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga b) K0476+625, Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga c) K0477+300, Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga d) K0477+400, Balatoc, Pasil, Kalinga 3. San Fernando- By-Pass Road Extension K0272+000-K0273+000, Brgy. Bangcusay, City of San Fernando, La Union 4. San Fernando - Bagulin Road K0269+500 - K0273+000 Brgy. Tanqui to Brgy. Cabaroan, City of San Fernando 5. Luna-Bangar Road, K0305+000-K0307+000 6. Bacnotan-Luna-Balaoan Road a) K0294+000-K0297+000 Brgy. Almeida, Balaoan, La Union b) K0305+000-K0307+000 7. Alilem-Sugpon-Sudipen Road K0317+000-K0318+000 Brgy. Namaltugan, Sudipen, La Union 8. San Juan-San Gabriel Road K0282+000-K0283+000, Infront of Public Market, Bacnotan, La Union 9. Judge Jose De Venecia Boulevard Extension Service Road 1 & Service Road 2 Dagupan City 10. Judge Jose De Venecia Sr. Avenue a) K0208+126 - K0208+300 Seaoil Gasoline Station Section, Dagupan City, Pangasinan b) K0208+300 - K0209+712 Vine Yard Resto - Junction Traffic Light, Dagupan City, Pangasinan 11. Urdaneta Junction - Dagupan - Lingayen Road via Tarlac a) K0207+400 - K0208+09, Brgy. Carangalan-Mayombo, Dagupan (BPI Bank – Villaflor Hospital) b) K0208+090 - K0208+900, Brgy. Mayombo, Dagupan (Villaflor flooding Hospital - Five Star Terminal Section) 12. Urdaneta Junction - Dagupan - Lingayen Road via Zambales a) K0376+950 - K0377+100, Brgy. Lucao, (YMCA Section) Dagupan City, Pangasinan b) K0377+100 - K0378+300, AB Fernandez-Burgos Street, Dagupan City, Pangasinan 13. Bigaa-Plaridel via Bulacan & Malolos Road, K0032+0000 to K0032+0100, Brgy. Panginay, Balagtas (Bigaa), Bulacan 14. Baliwag-Candaba-Sta Ana Road a. K0068+0500 to K0069+0200 Brgy. San Agustin, Candaba, Pampanga b. K0064+0500 to K0066+0300 Brgy. Paligui, Candaba, Pampanga 15. Candaba-San Miguel Road, K0073+0800 to K0074+0000 Brgy. Paralaya, Candaba, Pampanga 16. Diokno Highway K0072+703-K0072+767.5 RS, Brgy. Tamayo, Calaca, Batangas 17. Talisay-Laurel-Agoncillo Road, Bugaan Detour, Laurel, Batangas The DPWH added that 14 national road sections have limited access—two in CAR; three in Region I; six in Region III; one in Region IV-A; one in Negros Island Region (NIR); and one in Region IX—"due to washed-out detour road, road cut, soil collapse, flooding, precautionary measures, road slip, and washed-out bridge detour." The affected roads are the following: 1. Claveria-Calanasan-Flora-Lasam Road, K0707+750 – K0707+765, Ninoy, Calanasan, Apayao 2. Mt. Province - Isabela Road, K0467+650, (Detour Road), Sinigpit, Butigue, Paracelis, Mountain Province 3. Alaminos - Bolinao Road K0322+250- K0322+450, Pangasinan 4. Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, K0200+950 - K0201+050, Brgy. Sapang, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan 5. San Carlos Calasiao Road a) K0210+900 - K0212+700, Brgy. Mancup, Calasiao, Pangasinan b) K0213+070 - K0213+200, Brgy. Poblacion East, Calasiao, Pangasinan 6. Manila North Road K0019+250 - K0019+300 Brgy Saluysoy, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan 7. Apalit – Macabebe - Masantol Road a) K0059+0000 to K0059+0400, Brgy. Caduang Tete, Macabebe, Pampanga b) K0059+0500 to K0061+0000, Brgy. San Gabriel, Macabebe, Pampanga c) K0056+0600 to K0057+0000, Brgy. Colgante, Apalit, Pampanga d) K0061+0500 to K0063+0500, Brgy. San Gabriel – Brgy. Sta. Rita, Macabebe, Pampanga e) K0063+0000 to K0063+1090, Brgy. Sta. Lucia Anac, Masantol, Pampanga 8. Manila North Road a) K0057+0750 to K0057+0900 Brgy. Tulauc, San Simon, Pampanga b) K0058+0950 to K0059+0020 Brgy. Sto. Domingo, Minalin, Pampanga c) K0064+0700 to K0064+0800 Brgy. San Nicolas, City of San Fernando (Capital), Pampanga 9. Sto. Tomas-Minalin Road (Minalin-Macabebe Sect) a) K0064+0400 to K0064-0100 Brgy. San Matias, Santo Tomas, Pampanga b) K0073+0200 to K0073+0700 Brgy. Telacsan, Macabebe, Pampanga c) K0074+0600 to K0074+0708 Brgy. Colgante, Apalit, Pampanga d) K0067+0850 to K0068+0000 Brgy. San Pedro, Minalin, Pampanga e) K0064+0050 to K0064+0150 Brgy. Sto. Niño, Santo Tomas, Pampanga 10. Sto. Tomas-Minalin Road (Minalin Tail Dike Sect) a) K0070+0900 to K0071+0150 Brgy. Sto Rosario, Minalin, Pampanga b) K0072+0400 to K0074+0600 Brgy. Telacsan, Macabebe - Brgy. Colgante, Apalit, Macabebe, Pampanga 11. Amungan – Palauig-Banlog Road (S01157LZ) Section, K0217+0403 - K0217+0423, Brgy. Bato, Palauig, Zambales, Bato Bridge 12. Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road K0127+200 - K0127+300, Brgy. Palanas, Lemery, Batangas 13. Bayawan - Mabinay Road a) K0141+973, Brgy. Cambagahan, Bais City, Negros, Oriental b) K0140+068, Sitio Nausog, Bais City, Negros, Oriental 14. Zamboanga West Coastal Road (Sibuco-Limpapa Section), K2159+129-K2159+278, Pangian Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte "All other national roads and bridges in the affected regions are passable to all types of vehicles as of captioned date and time," the DPWH said. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Vancouver's Recipe for Dining Success: Sustainable, Seasonal, Multicultural
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Vancouver, British Columbia, nestled between the North Shore mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and proximity to the outdoors. However, the verdant Pacific Northwest city, home to approximately 700,000 people, has also earned a reputation as a haven for foodies, driven by its proximity to the ocean, its unique terroir, its longstanding viticulture and its chefs' commitment to celebrating the region's local bounty through in-season eating. People eating at ourdoor tables at the Public Market on Granville Island on a sunny day with bright blue sky with view of Vancouver skyline in background. People eating at ourdoor tables at the Public Market on Granville Island on a sunny day with bright blue sky with view of Vancouver skyline in background. Heidi Besen/iStock Editorial/Getty But that's just half the story, according to Vancouver chef Alex Kim. "Vancouver's food scene stands out for its seamless multiculturalism and constant innovation," Kim, the executive chef of Vancouver's Five Sails restaurant and the recent winner of the Canadian Culinary Championship, told Newsweek. "The city is a true melting pot, where chefs blend global flavors—especially Asian and European influences—with the best local, seasonal ingredients from British Columbia's land and sea." Growing up in Seoul, Kim said his relatives steeped him in a cultural culinary tradition where food was the center of his household and community life. Kim said his earliest memories are of shopping in the South Korean capital's bustling markets, followed by watching as his family took great care to prepare the dishes, serving them with a flourish of hospitality. He translates that experience into his work in the kitchen by creating dishes that are inventive, yet personal, and encourages his team to experiment with ingredients, techniques and presentation. "At Five Sails, I draw on this diverse background to create dishes that are both innovative and deeply personal," Kim said. "I love incorporating Korean elements—like fermentation, pickling and bold flavors—into contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine." From Tide to Table Perhaps Vancouver's most famous contribution to the global food discourse comes from chef Hidekazu Tojo, who is credited with inventing the California roll (crab, avocado and cucumber) and the B.C. roll (salmon skin, avocado and cucumber) in the 1970s and still serves them up at his namesake omakase in the Fairview neighborhood. It's also the birthplace of the Japadog—a classic hot dog topped with an array of Japanese condiments, like shredded nori and teriyaki sauce—as well as pressed sushi with serrano pepper and butter chicken pizza. Veggie Terimayo hotdog with Veggie, Teriyaki Sauce, Japanese Mayo, Fried Onions, Seaweed. Veggie Terimayo hotdog with Veggie, Teriyaki Sauce, Japanese Mayo, Fried Onions, Seaweed. Courtesy Japadog Since then, the city's restaurant scene has consistently evolved, drawing from its ethnic diversity, access to nearby farms and proximity to the ocean. Today, recent buzzy openings include the acclaimed Elio Volpe, featuring a southern Italian meets the Pacific Northwest concept, Chinatown's Meo, with its plant-focused menu, and June, a French-inflected West Coast brasserie. B. C. roll is a type of makizushi made with sushi rice, barbecued salmon (or barbecued salmon skin), and cucumbers. The name B. C. roll refers to British Columbia, well-known for wild Pacific salmon. This... B. C. roll is a type of makizushi made with sushi rice, barbecued salmon (or barbecued salmon skin), and cucumbers. The name B. C. roll refers to British Columbia, well-known for wild Pacific salmon. This Canadian delicacy was invented in Vancouver in 1974 by a Japanese chef named Hidekazu Tojo. More LEILA KWOK/Courtesy Tojos Many restaurateurs adhere to a philosophy of "tide to table" eating, meaning they serve dishes that are in season, sourcing ingredients directly from farms and fisheries to connect customers with sustainably grown and sourced products. This "tide to table" ethos was evident during Newsweek's recent visit to Five Sails, where chef Kim prepared dishes including an in-season spot prawn mise en bouche with warm custard, followed by a Pacific bluefin tuna sashimi with cucumber, yuzu gel and a vinaigrette made with olive oil. Next were more spot prawns, this time grilled and served with Dungeness crab orzotto and citrus foam before a main course of duck en croûte sourced from the nearby Fraser Valley with morel mushrooms, asparagus and Madeira jus. Fraser Valley duck served en croute with morel mushrooms, asparagus and madeira jus from the Five Sails restaurant in Vancouver. Fraser Valley duck served en croute with morel mushrooms, asparagus and madeira jus from the Five Sails restaurant in Vancouver. Jennifer H. Cunningham for Newsweek A similar mindset pervaded at the Sandbar, a popular Granville Island eatery that is a seafood lover's paradise, where the chefs showcased local, in-season delights including halibut, mussels, Dungeness crab, and spot prawns. Several blocks away at the Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market, Malindi Taylor, the co-owner, told Newsweek that besides her staple oysters, her restaurant's chefs are experimenting with lesser-known foods like farmed kelp—which helps protect the region's wild kelp forests—and sablefish collar, a cut that previously would have been disposed of. The latter ingredient is served as an almost chicken wing-like seafood appetizer and helps Fanny Bay honor its commitment to serving a sustainable catch. A spot prawn served grilled and served with Dungeness crab orzotto and citrus foam at the Five Sails restaurant in Vancouver. A spot prawn served grilled and served with Dungeness crab orzotto and citrus foam at the Five Sails restaurant in Vancouver. Jennifer H. Cunningham for Newsweek "Being sustainable isn't always the cheap and easy option, so we have to try and balance that with pricing for guests," Taylor said. "Vancouver isn't a cheap place to live, and with current economics people are definitely being more mindful on how they spend their money. So hopefully they see the good value in eating sustainable seafood as a form of protecting our oceans for the future." Taylor said there are so many stellar restaurants in Vancouver that visitors will be spoiled for choice. Her top tips: don't just stay downtown; visit smaller spots and not just the big chains; if in doubt, ask the barkeep. "Michelin is new to Vancouver over the last few years, but it's not the end all, be all of Vancouver dining. You don't have to follow any list to have a good meal in this city. Ask your bartender where they eat and I guarantee your next meal will be somewhere less known but still delicious!"
San Francisco Chronicle
02-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Unique Mexican food arrives, plus more East Bay restaurant openings
Peruvian food lovers, rejoice: There are two new spots for zesty ceviches and lomo saltado in the East Bay. Other new openings include a restaurant specializing in Eastern European favorites, Mexican vegan fare and Vietnamese iced coffees. Click here for a list of new East Bay restaurants that opened in May. Mexican comfort foods go vegan Vegan Mexican popup Alma y Sazon is the newest tenant at Emeryville's Public Market. The operation takes over the kiosk reserved for entrepreneurs enrolled in the La Cocina food business incubator program. The menu from sisters Fernanda and Paola Lagunas includes tacos and tortas stuffed with caramelized hibiscus that resembles carne asada or a jackfruit-and-tofu blend marinated in an al pastor-style adobo for 72 hours. Pozole verde, tostadas and oyster mushroom carnitas feature among the Michoacan-style offerings. 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville. Vietnamese coffees and more A Bay Area chain known for its Vietnamese coffee continues to expand. KRON4 reports that San Jose-born Tram Cream Coffee has opened its sixth and latest location in Hayward. Like its others, there are phin-dripped coffees flavored with chocolate or coconut, and Hanoi-style egg coffees, creamy and topped with whipped egg, along with milky Vietnamese-style iced coffees, sweetened and made thick with condensed milk. Cold fruit teas include a peach-orange tea and the 'running dragon,' oolong tea spiked with a mix of scarlet dragonfruit and strawberry. Ceviches and more Uptown Oakland welcomed Peruvian and Mexican restaurant Lucuma in June, East Bay Nosh reports, serving classic pork sandwiches and plates of arroz tapado, a layered dish of rice, beef and plantains. The list of ceviches and crudos is long, with over 12 options from lime-cured chunks of fish with rocoto peppers to more inventive options like a rice-shrimp tartare and fish and tropical fruit medleys. 1700 Franklin St., Oakland. Chicken hotspot grows But wait, there's even more Peruvian: El Mono, an El Cerrito hotspot for citrusy pollo a la brasa, opened its second location in Berkeley's Gilman District, offering Peruvian dishes from traditional ceviche to pastas with stir fried beef. Seafood platters include the over-the-top super mariscos: a whole fried fish set atop a mound of paella. East Bay Times reported on the opening, adding that this new outpost will soon prepare juicy rotisserie chickens. Seafood and sushi specialists grow Hokkaido Sashimi Marketplace, a Japanese market known for its seafood hailing from San Francisco's Richmond District, has expanded over the Bay Bridge. Its second outpost in Castro Valley continues to offer fresh seafood and pantry goods. Sushi rolls and nigiri are available both for dine in or to go. The reception in the East Bay was so strong the shop sold out on its opening weekend. Rare dishes and wines arrive Oakland's new Bistro 4293 arrived in Piedmont Avenue with flavors and drinks not often seen in the East Bay, the Mercury News reported. Expect dishes from the Caucasus like aromatic lamb shanks, crepes with beef or turkey, and dushbara, fried dumplings served in a minty broth or with a side of cocktail sauce. There are wines from Georgia and Turkey to sip alongside, as well as picks from Italy and California. San Leandro restaurant fires up oven Greek-style pizzeria Fournos arrived in San Leandro with a menu that includes 12-inch and 14-inch pies like the feta-and-olive-covered Greek God, along with traditional Margherita and pepperoni pizzas. Yelp users spotted the recent opening, with the gyros and spanakopita ranking as popular items.
Cision Canada
13-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
PSP Investments continues track record of strong returns and portfolio resilience with a 12.6% return in fiscal 2025, net assets approach $300 billion Français
Five and 10-year net annualized returns of 10.6% and 8.2%. $31.9 billion in cumulative net investment gains above the Reference Portfolio over the last 10 years. One-year net return of 12.6% and outperformance of the Reference Portfolio, demonstrating the resilience of our investment portfolio. MONTRÉAL, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2025, with a 12.6% one-year net return, outperforming the one-year Reference Portfolio return by 1.5%. Led by strong performances from the Infrastructure, Private Equity, Public Market Equities, and Credit Investments portfolios, as well as from foreign currency exposure, these results continue PSP Investments' track record of delivering strong long-term returns and added value through strategic asset allocation and active management decisions. PSP Investments also outperformed its five-year and 10-year benchmarks. Net assets under management (AUM) grew to $299.7 billion, a 13.2% increase over the previous fiscal year, primarily driven by $33.5 billion of net income. Net transfers reached $1.3 billion, which included $3.2 billion received from the federal government for the funding of the plans and $1.9 billion that PSP Investments transferred back to the Consolidated Revenue Fund from a "non-permitted surplus," as defined under the Public Service Superannuation Act, which limits the amount the Public Service Pension Fund can be overfunded. "PSP Investments demonstrated significant organizational capabilities in delivering strong returns and showing resilience in uncertain times," said Deborah K. Orida, President and CEO at PSP Investments. "We are proud of the excess return we generated over the one-year, five-year and 10-year periods. This demonstrates the strength and resiliency of our portfolio design and the benefits of investing with focus and foresight. We have the right strategy, talent and partners in place to continue to fulfill our important mandate." PSP Investments measures success at the total fund level through the following performance objectives: Achieve a return, net of expenses, greater than the return of the Reference Portfolio over a 10-year period: By the end of fiscal year 2025, PSP Investments achieved a 10-year net annualized return of 8.2%, which represents $31.9 billion in cumulative net investment gains above the Reference Portfolio and an outperformance of 1.3% per annum. This result was achieved without incurring more pension funding risk than the Reference Portfolio. The 1.3% outperformance represents the value added by PSP Investments from its strategic asset and currency allocation, active management decisions, and careful execution. Achieve a return, net of expenses, exceeding the Total Fund Benchmark return over 10-year and 5-year periods: By the end of fiscal year 2025, PSP Investments achieved a 10-year net annualized return of 8.2% against the Total Fund Benchmark return of 7.1%, and a five-year net annualized return of 10.6% against the Total Fund Benchmark return of 9.1%. This represents $18.8 billion in excess net investment gains over 10 years and $13.8 billion in excess net investment gains over five years. Highlights of portfolio performance by asset class. All figures as at March 31, 2025. The table below presents the annual, five-year and ten-year annualized performance of the asset classes set out in our Statement of Investment Policies, Standards and Procedures. For a detailed performance analysis of each asset class, please visit or download the annual report. ____________________________________ 1 This table excludes Cash and Cash Equivalents. All amounts in Canadian dollars, unless stated otherwise. 2 Actualized return since inception (9.3 years). 3 Actualized return since inception (8.2 years). Costs As a long-term investor, we assess our costs in the context of the excess return, net of all costs, achieved over the Reference Portfolio. To this end, PSP Investments generated cumulative net investment gains, net of all costs, of $3.9 billion and $31.9 billion in excess of the Reference Portfolio over the one-year and 10-year period, respectively. To deliver this excess return, PSP Investments incurred operational costs of $790 million, investment costs of $1,609 million and financing costs of $1,465 million during the fiscal year 2025. These are in line with the costs incurred during the previous fiscal year despite a higher AUM and reflect our disciplined approach to cost management. About PSP Investments The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investors with $299.7 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2025. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in capital markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and credit investments. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages and invests amounts transferred to it by the Government of Canada for the pension plans of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Globe and Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Public market insider selling at CIBC (CM)
Christina Charlotte Kramer, a Senior Officer, exercised Options and disposed of 43,490 Common Shares on a direct ownership basis at a price of $93.070 on June 3rd, 2025. This represents a $4,047,614 divestment of the company's shares into the public market. Let the insiders guide you to opportunity at
