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Experts say the longview economic costs associated with supporting those impacted by natural disasters, including their mental health, are just beginning to be captured and Canada’s decentralized response to disasters is falling short.  Canada’s decentralized response to climate-related disasters is falling short, experts say.     When Cathy Orlando heard …

A new letter from the association representing doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital has called on health-care leaders to either fill vacant positions in the emergency room or shut down the department to new patients.  Medical Staff Association says current situation leaves patients ‘in jeopardy.’ ER diversion for Surrey Memorial Hospital …

Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next …

An Alberta mining company wants to drill thousands of wells in southeastern Manitoba to remove millions of tonnes of sand from an aquifer that serves as the source of drinking water for tens of thousands of people.  Sio Silica wants to pump pure sand from aquifer that serves as drinking-water …

More than 350 top executives and researchers in artificial intelligence have signed a statement urging policymakers to see the serious risks posed by unregulated AI, warning the future of humanity may be at stake.  More than 350 industry leaders sign letter equating potential AI risks with pandemics, nuclear war. More …

A group involving McMaster University scientists have used artificial intelligence to find a treatment for Acinetobacter baumannii, a deadly superbug that, until now, was resistant to previously known antibiotics.  ‘If it helps us get to discoveries even 10 per cent faster, that’s a huge win for society,’ says scientist. Read …

“Terribly important” — these were the words of the President when he described the urgency of having a national land use policy. This he emphasized in a speech at the inauguration of Pier 88 in Liloan, Cebu, on May 27, 2023. “Allow me to reiterate the urgency of enacting a …

To ensure he could concentrate on fulfilling his duties as senator, Senator Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Monday, May 29, tendered his irrevocable resignation as executive vice president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).                                 Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Padilla made it clear, however, that he …

PH stands ground on ‘violations,’ will protect troubled Pinoys The Philippines will not apologize for its alleged violations that led to the Kuwaiti government’s order suspending the issuance of new entry visas to Filipinos, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday. “The Philippine government’s position, President [Ferdinand] Marcos’ [Jr.] position …

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Department of Finance (DOF) to continue looking into the current tax system in the country and find ways to level the playing field between foreign and local businesses. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos presided over a …