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The rate of inflation rose to a two-month high of 5.3 percent in August after dropping for the last six months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday, blaming higher prices of food — particularly rice — and non-alcoholic beverages for the increase. National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Dennis …

ASEAN PRESENCE. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) joins hands with the other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for their traditional pose at the start of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. PCO Photo  Jakarta — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the economic growth of …

SEN. Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero said government officials asking for confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should be held with greater accountability to ensure that public funds are spent efficiently. The senator on Wednesday said the concerned public officials should submit their CIF utilization plan under the 2024 national budget. SEN. …

‘Enough is enough’: Ontario’s premier is taking aim at the Bank of Canada ahead of Wednesday’s rate hike decision. Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier has now also written to the governor, mirroring the initial move from B.C.’s premier last week.  David Dodge says the premiers’ message is political but it’s nothing …

High prices, corporate rivalries and a shortage of spare parts hobbled efforts this spring to set up a new repair facility in Poland for Ukraine’s Leopard tanks — and in some cases have limited the usefulness of the donated western vehicles, CBC News has learned.  Observers warn delays in repairs …

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down so far over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was the last of the defendants who were convicted of seditious conspiracy and received the longest sentence.  Final …

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber helped lead thousands of protesters and a convoy of truckers to Ottawa in 2022. Their trial began Tuesday with a police witness.  Tamara Lich, Chris Barber arrived in Ottawa court Tuesday and greeted by supporters. The high profile trial of two “Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara …

More companies are asking workers to return to the office — at least for a few days a week — following Labour Day. But after years of working from home, employees are pushing back because they say the option affords them a better quality of life.  ‘The quality of my …

Speaker: House to find funds after PBBM order on price ceiling The House of Representatives will find ways to allocate P2 billion to help retailers who will be hurt by the price ceilings on rice imposed by the Palace last week, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said Monday. Romualdez said …

At a Glance Marcos describes climate change as a “most urgent” threat to progress. Marcos says the ASEAN must call on developed countries to heighten the implementation of their commitments during the COP28 in Dubai in December. JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged members of the Association …