FIBERGLASS FISHING BOATS. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has embarked on a campaign to teach fishermen how to build their own boats out of resin. The BFAR, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment, will conduct boat-making classes for displaced Oriental Mindoro fishermen starting May …
Read More »Kuwait row a big loss for PH
(Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) $600m OFW remittances at stake over deployment ban counter-move The Philippines stands to lose about $600 million (about P33.5 billion) in remittances by its overseas workers in Kuwait annually after the Middle Eastern state imposed an entry ban on all Filipinos, except those with …
Read More »A special day for moms
Bea with her mom Mariasun “Dearest Mama, How do I love thee, let me count the ways. I love you for being my first love. A love I have felt since I was first conceived in your womb. I love you for sacrificing your last years in school to raise …
Read More »Zelenskyy in Berlin to discuss arms deliveries
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on his first visit to the country since Russia invaded Ukraine. Germany one of the biggest suppliers of arms to Ukraine. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on his first …
Read More »Joint panels on telework in public service raise more questions than answers
Labour lawyers say joint union-employer panels created to handle remote work complaints don’t have a clear solution for when a public servant is unhappy with their arrangement. A letter of agreement on telework, negotiated between the government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) in bargaining that recently ended …
Read More »Globalization made the world rich. New geopolitical conflicts may have the opposite effect
Ejection of a Chinese diplomat who interfered in Canada’s internal affairs has led to a tit for tat expulsion. It’s only the latest skid toward “global fragmentation” that economists fear will damage trade and impede cooperation on important issues including climate and artificial intelligence. Cold War effect could slow the …
Read More »Former NBC exec Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO, Elon Musk confirms
Elon Musk has confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it’s now called, will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. Background in advertising will allow company to turn the page from Musk, analyst says. Elon Musk has confirmed that …
Read More »Powerful Cyclone Mocha bears down on Bangladesh, Myanmar
Bangladesh and Myanmar are bracing as a severe cyclone hits coastal areas and authorities urge thousands of people in both countries to seek shelter. Cyclone could cause severe damage to lives and property, officials warn. Bangladesh and Myanmar braced Sunday as a severe cyclone started to hit coastal areas and …
Read More »LOOK: DC Comics presents Wonder Woman’s daughter
Get ready to meet Trinity This coming June, The Wonder Woman comic series is about to reach its landmark 800th issue. This serves as the series finale of the current volume. DC Comics will celebrate this milestone with a huge event by unveiling a new addition to the Amazonian princess’ …
Read More »Free menstrual products to be available starting December at federally regulated workplaces
Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December. Government promised in 2021 election to make free tampons and pads available. Federally regulated workplaces are expected to begin offering free menstrual products to workers starting in mid-December. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has announced …
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