The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said the Philippines will stop setting up more shelters for distressed overseas Filipino workers in Kuwait if the number of those fleeing their employers declines. “It’s non-negotiable in a sense that we have to operate them because there are runaways. What is negotiable …
Read More »Inflation eases to 6.1 percent
Drops for 4th month in row, dovetails with better job figures HEARING GOOD NEWS. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, as he welcomed news of the inflation rate falling for the fourth straight month according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. PCO Photo Inflation …
Read More »Phivolcs: Beware of ‘vog’ from Taal Volcano
Residents near the Taal Volcano were urged to remain indoors after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observed increased activity and sulfur dioxide emission. “Sulfur dioxide is acidic and if it blends with water vapor, it becomes vog, and this would cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory …
Read More »No water in parts of Metro Manila, Rizal until June 9 – Manila Water
Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal province will experience water service interruption from June 6 to 9 due to line-related maintenance, east zone concessionaire Manila Water said. (File photo) In a statement, Manila Water said the affected areas include Quezon City, Marikina City, San Juan City, Taytay, Rizal; and Cainta, …
Read More »Pope Francis to undergo abdominal surgery, expected to be in hospital for several days
Pope Francis is going to the hospital for abdominal surgery Wednesday to treat an intestinal blockage, two years after he had a portion of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine. Francis will undergo a laparotomy to treat a ‘worsening’ constriction of his intestine. …
Read More »First Binance, now Coinbase: SEC accuses crypto trading platforms of being illegal
On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued Coinbase Inc., the largest U.S. crypto asset trading platform, accusing it of illegally operating without having first registered with the regulator. Shares in Coinbase plunge after U.S. securities regulator files lawsuit. The U.S. stock market regulator took legal action on Tuesday …
Read More »Residents flee, others are rescued in Ukraine as waters rise after dam break
Floodwaters in southern Ukraine were expected to crest on Wednesday, with tens of thousands of civilians fleeing in peril from the destruction of a vast dam that both sides called an act of wartime sabotage. Ukraine says about 42,000 are at direct risk from flooding, with many more impacted by …
Read More »PGA Tour, Europe announce merger with Saudis and rival LIV Golf
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund and the European tour. How players Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson rejoin PGA in …
Read More »ECB chief warns price pressures remain high
FRANKFURT: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that a closely watched measure of eurozone inflation does not appear to have peaked yet, fueling expectations of further interest rate hikes. She told a hearing of the European Parliament that the latest data suggests “indicators of underlying inflationary pressures …
Read More »5 top mayoral candidates spar over public safety, housing and taxes at CBC Toronto debate
Five of the leading candidates to be mayor squared off Tuesday at a debate hosted by CBC Toronto, sparring over their plans to build new homes, improve public safety and address the city’s deep financial challenges. The 90-minute debate saw lively exchanges as Ana Bailão, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh …
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