Quebec provincial police have arrested five more people with crimes tied to a massive data breach at Desjardins, including the former bank employee originally suspected of being behind the leak. Police search for 3 more suspects. Quebec provincial police have arrested five more people with crimes tied to a massive …
Read More »Tour guides key to make PH top destination in Asia
TOUR GUIDING. The 198 tour guides who are members of 18 associations all over the country who joined a national convention and general assembly in Tacloban City gather on Wednesday (June 12, 2024). Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Nograles encourages professional tour guides to help achieve the vision …
Read More »The question is: Can we afford to go to war?
CONTESTED WATERS A Chinese coast guard vessel blocks a Philippine boat off the waters of Second Thomas Shoal on May 19, 2024 in this video released by the Philippine Coast Guard (Photo PCG | AP) I am not for military action against Beijing in the West Philippine Sea. I am …
Read More »Early pension eligibility to be extended to more federal workers
The federal government plans to expand early pension eligibility to more front-line workers, Treasury Board President Anita Anand announced in Ottawa on Thursday. In a statement, Anand said the government will introduce legislative changes this fall that will allow more public safety workers to retire after 25 years of service …
Read More »Shake Shack opens 1st Canadian location in Toronto
If you fancy a burger and crinkle-cut fries, U.S. fast-casual joint Shake Shack is dipping a toe into the Canadian market — but its success could depend on customers willing to fork out higher prices. Restaurant expansion into Canadian market ‘requires good planning,’ says analyst. If you fancy a burger …
Read More »Most jurisdictions don’t track deaths of homeless people — but that could soon change
A new national process that spells out how to track more information on the deaths of homeless people could provide vital information to governments and people on the front lines of the housing and toxic drug crises. New national process could provide vital information to governments and people working on …
Read More »‘Inside Out 2’ breaks Philippine cinema records after wide release
A scene from ‘Inside Out 2’/Disney – Pixar MANILA, Philippines — Pixar’s latest entry, “Inside Out 2,” broke several records in the Philippines after premiering nationwide last June 12. Disney Philippines announced that the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2015 movie recorded the third biggest opening day of all time in the Philippines. …
Read More »MIss Universe Philippines addresses allegations of unpaid trophies
The candidates of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 beauty pageant (Facebook) The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) Organization has released a statement addressing allegations made by artist Jef Albea, claiming that the organization did not pay for the trophies he supplied. The MUPh also said that it will not hesitate to pursue …
Read More »Megabus Canada’s parent company files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Coach USA, the operator of Megabus and other commuter bus lines in the U.S. and Canada, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware late Tuesday, seeking to sell its assets and shed debt incurred in an ill-timed 2019 private equity buyout. Megabus says its operations won’t be affected, bus routes will …
Read More »Taylor Swift made ‘ground shaking’ UK debut—seismologists
Grammy-award winning singer Taylor Swift London, United Kingdom—Taylor Swift fans literally made the earth move as the US singer-songwriter began her UK tour, the British Geological Survey said on Thursday, with seismic activity recorded six kilometers (nearly four miles) away. The American pop sensation kicked off the UK-leg of her …
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