An icon since the 70s, The Body Shop’s Vitamin E range is so beloved. It’s a hydration hero, packed full of skin-loving ingredients, that’s suitable for every skin type, tone and texture. Today, it remains a cross-generational hero as its full range has a bit of a make-over. Not only …
Read More »After the flood: Alberta communities assessing damage as water levels recede
Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara said Monday about 60 homes and businesses in the community have flooded basements. Parts of one of Edson’s main streets are closed after water damage. West-central Alberta communities are assessing damage and making repairs as flood waters recede. In the town of Edson, 100 kilometres west …
Read More »Grasshoppers threaten to devour Alberta crops following extreme heat
Driven by drought, heat-loving grasshoppers are thriving in Alberta, threatening to devour crops in central and southern parts of the province. Pest species taking wing early this year following hot, dry spring weather. Driven by drought, heat-loving grasshoppers are thriving in Alberta, threatening to devour crops in central and southern …
Read More »Canada’s grocery business doesn’t have enough competition — and shoppers are paying the price, report finds
Canada's grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to encourage new entrants to bring down prices, a report from Canada's Competition Bureau says. Report is the results of months-long probe by competition watchdog Canada's grocery business is controlled by large players and needs government assistance to …
Read More »Appointment of new BSP Governor Eli Remolona engenders institutional stability
Seamless transition engenders stability – and this has been the hallmark of leadership at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) since its inception in 1993 by virtue of Republic Act 7653 or the New Central Bank Act of 1993. The law follows the mandate of the Philippine Constitution of 1987 …
Read More »MIF good money
“The layers of auditing are MIF’s strongest shield against irregularities. The Maharlika Investment Fund is not expected to earn an annualized return of 10 percent as its critics have demanded. Even the most successful sovereign wealth funds do not have such high yearly income. An 8.6 percent yield as estimated …
Read More »DFA confirms presence of US aircraft in PH sans handler
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday confirmed the presence of a US aircraft that landed in Manila supposedly without a handler or an advisory. However, Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, said a “diplomatic clearance was issued to an aircraft of this type in relation to a bilateral defense …
Read More »Marcos renews call to protect environment vs. climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has highlighted the importance of pursuing more environmental protection programs to beef up the country’s fight against climate change. Marcos said initiatives such as tree-planting would help mitigate the impacts on the country. “We are celebrating Arbor Day to protect the forest. Now that the …
Read More »Pres. Marcos vows support to SFRA
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday vowed his “unassailable commitment” to the Philippine Army’s Special Forces Regiment Airborne (SFRA), noting that the unit’s “unconventional warfare strategy has become all the more relevant and significant in view of the complex threats our nation now faces.” “We assure you of the administration’s …
Read More »Galvez reappointed as chief of OPAPRU
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has reappointed Carlito Galvez Jr. as head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). The former officer-in-charge of the Department of National Defense was in the list of new appointees released by Malacañang on Monday. Isidro Purisima reverted to …
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