Speaker says China’s behavior won’t improve ties

HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said China’s “aggressive behavior” will not improve its relations with the Philippines, after reports surfaced that the China Coast Guard (CCG) seized and dumped food and supplies meant for Filipino soldiers on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. “We bemoan what happened and hope they stop …

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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.75%

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate to 4.75 per cent, marking the bank’s first rate cut since March 2020.  ‘We’ve come a long way in the fight against inflation,’ said BOC governor Tiff Macklem. Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hints there could be more Citing …

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The carbon pricing debate is somehow getting worse

The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s analysis of federal carbon pricing is reportedly the subject of a “fight” with the Liberal government that includes allegations of “secret data” being withheld. So it seems a profoundly important conversation has veered very far off course. The government is aggrieved, the PBO is being defensive …

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