WARNING: Some may find this story contains distressing photos or content It started with calf number 123. “He was perfectly fine and drinking on a cow,” said John Gallant, who owns beef cattle on his third-generation farm in St. Timothée, P.E.I., near Wellington. He jumped on his tractor and was …
Read More »Open banking could spur competition, but fintechs say Canada’s moving too slowly
Federal efforts to bring “open banking” to Canada are being welcomed by players in the industry — but there’s also criticism that, after years of waiting, any changes may not come fast enough to encourage innovation or allow smaller financial players compete with larger institutions. ‘WTF is going on, Canada?’ …
Read More »What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect the dots
People unknowingly ingest microplastics from what we eat, drink and breathe. Some scientists fear exposure to microplastics could increase vulnerability to heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. While possible links between microplastics and disease are not definitive, researchers are exploring some concerning hints. Negotiations are underway in Ottawa toward a …
Read More »Government borrowing plan soars to P2.6 trillion
The Marcos administration plans to borrow more funds this year than initially planned, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced. In a statement, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said on Monday, April 29, that the national government plans to borrow P2.57 trillion in 2024. The funds will be sourced from both …
Read More »Cacdac to address OFW concerns during Saudi visit this May
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to tackle the unpaid salaries and other benefits of some 10,000 displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) whose companies went bankrupt from 2015 to 2016. “I am due to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month. …
Read More »Stuck in first gear
The planned transport strike set for today until Wednesday by PISTON (Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide) threatens to grind Metro Manila and other key cities to a halt. Dream on for the officials and members of this transport group fighting a losing battle to stay relevant! …
Read More »Celebrate books and reading: Be more creative!
When was the last time you read a book? That’s a question that quite often these days is followed by a long pause, or a stare. The reason likely is that the last book was read too long ago to remember, or the question presents a realization that one has …
Read More »Marcos vows to employ strong political will to achieve Bangsamoro peace, development
President Marcos has vowed that he will exercise a “strong political will” in pushing for peace and development in the Bangsamoro Region. In his speech during the 10th Anniversary of the Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), Marcos underscored that achieving long-lasting peace and development are achieved …
Read More »Gov’t closely monitoring power woes
(File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday said he has instructed concerned government agencies to closely monitor the power situation amid the successive red and yellow alerts of power grids. Marcos said the power supply problems in the country is not artificial, noting that power systems are …
Read More »Filipino farmers struggle as drought and heatwave hits
In this photo taken on April 25, 2024 Filipino farmer Daniel Velasco shows tomatoes from the drought-stricken crops at a farm in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. More than half of the Philippines’ provinces, including Nueva Ecija, are in drought as El Nino exacerbates hot and dry conditions typical for March, …
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