A Quebec judge has dismissed a $2.5-million class action settlement on behalf of Dollarama customers who purchased products subject to an eco fee. Class action members won't receive gift cards they would have been entitled to A Quebec judge has dismissed a $2.5-million class action settlement on behalf of Dollarama …
Read More »U.S. safety agency investigating why Southwest Boeing plane rolled during flight
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is investigating why a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Southwest Airlines rolled during a flight last month. Boeing deferred to Southwest, which said it is participating in the investigation The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is …
Read More »Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach accused of sexual offences against 3 women
Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach, 91, is accused of committing sexual offences against three women between 1980 and 2023, according to court documents that provide further details of charges first announced by Peel Regional Police a week ago. Offences are alleged to have occurred between 1980 and 2023 in Ontario Ontario …
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“Peace, thus, will remain elusive to the state if indeed the terror groups are drawing support from the UN through the UNRWA. When it comes to an infiltration by enemies of the state, the country can learn a lot from the Israelis. The Philippines faces a formidable challenge in fortifying …
Read More »Is there a need to review MDT?
“Different political factions have varying views on the country’s relationship with the US. The 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the United States has been a cornerstone of Philippine security policy for over seven decades. However, recent geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing tensions in the West Philippine …
Read More »Despite the risks, ‘Atin Ito’ hopes to navigate West Philippine Sea frequently without fear
Photo by Danny Pata The ‘Atin Ito’ coalition is aware of the risks attached to the expeditions it launched in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), but co-convenor Emman Hizon said they hope more civilians can go on these kinds of adventures without fearing for their safety. “We want to normalize …
Read More »DFA condemns Houthi attack on merchant vessel with Filipino crew
A grab from handout footage released by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on November 19, 2023, reportedly shows members of the rebel group during the capture of an Israel-linked cargo vessel at an undefined location in the Red Sea. Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on …
Read More »Marcos: Government is doing everything to ensure safety of Pinoy seafarers onboard MV Tutor
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos on Friday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure the safety and repatriation of Filipino seafarers aboard the MV Tutor. In a short video, President Marcos said the country’s officials are coordinating with the UK Maritime Trade Operations to secure the …
Read More »First Lady says she drank from Chiz’s glass in ‘mischievous’ bet
Video footage shows First Lady Liza Marcos sipping from the wine glass of Senate President Francis Escudero during the vin d’honneur at Malacañang on Wednesday. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — A ten-second conversation can explain the “mischievous” context behind why First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos was seen swiping a …
Read More »‘Wag naman ganun’: ‘Young Guns’ agree with Sotto’s take on new Senate building
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III Members of the House of Representatives’ “Young Guns” bloc thanked former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III for being a voice of reason on the issue of the ballooning cost of the new Senate building. Assistant Majority Leaders Jay Khonghun (Zambales, 1st district), Paolo …
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