President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will issue a new executive order by the end of the year to ensure the “good” implementation of the Mandanas-Garcia decision of the Supreme Court that expands the share of local governments in tax collection while devolving functions of certain social services within their …
Read More »G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine
Leaders of the world’s top democratic industrialized nations cleared the decks for the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who touched down in Japan on Saturday, CBC’s Murray Brewster reports from Hiroshima. Trudeau raised issue of foreign interference with other leaders, senior Canadian official says. Leaders of the world’s top …
Read More »Biden, McCarthy finalize deal to raise U.S. debt limit and avoid default
With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week. U.S. …
Read More »Canada’s Competition Bureau sues Cineplex for allegedly advertising misleading ticket prices
The bureau alleged in a Thursday media release that Cineplex is breaking the law after an investigation found consumers can’t buy movie tickets online at advertised prices because there is an additional mandatory fee of $1.50 for booking online. Movie theatre company accused of adding fee onto tickets purchased online. …
Read More »‘Forever chemicals’ found in Canadians’ blood samples: report
“Forever chemicals” are being found in the blood of Canadians — and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities — says a new report from the government of Canada. Government departments propose listing the chemicals as toxic under Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Toxic “forever chemicals” are being …
Read More »Air Canada to launch non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife
Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will help support both tourism and business in the region. Route will start in December and fly 3 times a week. Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will …
Read More »Coco Martin remembers Susan Roces on her first death anniversary
Coco Martin was among those present at the commemoration of the first death anniversary of the late actress Susan Roces Saturday, May 20. The “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” star arrived at the Manila North Cemetery with rumored girlfriend Julia Montes. As seen on videos now circulating on social media, Susan’s daughter, Senator Grace Poe, as …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth of Netflix’s ‘Extraction 2’ coming to Manila on June 5
At a Glance In the video, Chris teased fans about his visit. “I’ll be flying to Manila this June for the premiere of Extraction 2 where I play Tyler Rake. I don’t want you to miss out so please come join me. It’ll be fun.” The blockbuster actor shared his excitement, adding, …
Read More »Shamcey Supsup clears MUPH controversy
Miss Universe Philippines National Director Shamcey Supsup recently provided clarity as to what transpired after the announcement of the Top 10 finalists of the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Shamcey related that following the announcement, the results were submitted to the board of MUPH for record-keeping purposes. However, as …
Read More »Happy bee day: Four beekeepers who do their best for the bees
May 20 is World Bee Day! Bees deserve to be recognized for how hard they work for our planet as its primary pollinator and their role in the biodiversity which humans depend on for survival. Aside from keeping our environment alive, bees also produce plenty of products that humans enjoy, …
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