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THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) clarified on Thursday that the ramming of a boat last Monday that killed three Filipino fishermen did not happen in Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, as earlier reported, and that it was an accident. “We would like to clarify that this happened in the …

“The Dutch Ambassador reiterated the proposal on establishing naval defense industry cooperation with the Philippines, underscoring its strategic and economic advantages in the long term,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in a statement. The Netherlands’ naval industry is one of the most capable in the world and is known for …

Nearly all Filipinos reported spending more money on food in the past three months, the results of a Pulse Asia survey in September, released on Thursday, revealed. Of 1,200 adults polled in the survey, 95 percent said they spent more on food in the past quarter, higher than the 89 …

Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was enough to offset a loss of 38,000 jobs in Alberta.  Economists had been expecting about 25,000 new jobs. Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was …

Cardinals, bishops and ordinary Catholics from around the world are spending the better part of this month discussing some of the most pressing issues facing Catholicism and the world — including climate change, LGBTQ inclusion and female leadership. Outside that gathering, others are aiming to influence the conversation.  Women’s voices …

Liberal MP Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons after being picked by his colleagues through a secret ranked-ballot vote. While most Canadians were occupied listening to the first remarks of the newly elected Speaker, others were left scratching their heads over what preceded …

The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans to stabilize food prices to the federal government, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday. In August, food prices increased 6.9 per cent over last year, while the overall inflation rate hit 4 per cent. The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans …

THE Philippines is considered one of the “Top Climbers of the Decade” in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) Analysis, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The Philippine Permanent Mission in Geneva said the “top climbers of the decade” is a group of middle income economies within the GII …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the 15 percentage-point drop in his approval rating in the recent Pulse Asia survey was “not surprising” given the gut issues, including high prices of basic commodities, that his administration is trying to address. “People are having a hard time. The rice issue …

A Chinese Coast Guard ship maneuvered dangerously close against Philippine vessels on their way to Ayungin Shoal for this month’s resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said yesterday. “Dangerous maneuvers once again in today’s resupply mission,” he told journalists as he shared videos of the …