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A family from Gatineau, Que., is reeling after being told they will be discharged from their family doctor in Ottawa for a reason they are struggling to agree with — because they have Quebec health cards. Last month Samira Drapeau, Drew Williams and their five-year-old son received separate letters from …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US congressional investigation released on Monday found that carmakers BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen (VW) had used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the United States over alleged forced labor ties. The report by the Senate Finance Committee said BMW had produced and imported …

A new study into the evolutionary history of the most prevalent cockroach shows that it’s “a monster of our own creation.”  The German cockroach evolved alongside humans, and its only natural habitat is inside our buildings. Despite its name, the German cockroach isn’t from Germany. In fact, it’s not really …

With thousands of satellites in orbit and record numbers of rocket launches, experts warn there's a growing risk of space debris crashing into the Earth — and possibly hitting somebody With more rockets launching each year, there's more risk of falling debris causing damage — or hitting someone In March …

“Before the RTL, the NFA would buy rice at high prices to help rice farmers and sell it at low prices to help poor consumers. Developing the grains industry, particularly in the planting of staple rice, will not happen by pouring state subsidies into the National Food Authority (NFA). The …

“The transition has not been without controversy. Zubiri’s tenure as Senate President was abruptly cut short, leading to widespread speculation about the underlying reasons. In the ever-volatile landscape of Philippine politics, leadership changes often come with a mix of intrigue, speculation, and a touch of drama. The recent shift in …

MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday reported that the House of Representatives has accomplished its mission of enhancing peace and improving the economy. “Our work in this session has been driven by a clear and compelling mission. Our focus: national security and economic transformation, which are key to …

Artist’s rendition of domestic violence./Image by Tumisu from Pixabay  MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on final reading a bill that legalizes absolute divorce based on limited grounds and a well-defined judicial process. House Bill (HB) 9349, which underwent a long interpellation process and was resent …

Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez (File photo) MANILA – The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to censure Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez for “disorderly behavior” and for violation of the chamber’s Code of Conduct. Voting 186-5 with 7 abstentions, the House adopted a …

Aiming for a green energy future is one thing, but financing these projects is another. Three top banks explained to stakeholders the possible challenges new developers may face when it comes to financing their renewable energy (RE) projects. In a panel discussion during the Solar & Storage Live Philippines, Land …