Mandy Romero, representing the youth of the Philippines,delivers the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations (Commission on the Status of Women.) MANILA, Philippines — In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered …
Read More »Puerto Princesa takes pride in hosting World Dragonboat
Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation (PCKDF) president Leonora Escollante, International Canoe Federation (ICF) President Thomas Konietzko, Puerto Princesa City Mayor Lucilo Rodriguez Bayron, ICF official Uli Schreck and ICF Dragon Boat Commission Chair Dr. Wai-Hung Luk flash the thumbs up sign after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for …
Read More »Vice Ganda on achieving beauty inside out
In an industry that rewards youth, TV host and comedian Vice Ganda proudly proves that age — and the wisdom that comes with it — is something to be proud of. Fresh from his much-talked-about birthday bash, Vice Ganda joined businesswoman Anna Magkawas at The Manila House in Bonifacio Global …
Read More »Airbus net profit soars 28% in January-March
PARIS: European aviation giant Airbus posted a 28-percent increase in first-quarter profit on Thursday through rising deliveries and production, a day after archrival Boeing reported a loss. Airbus’ net income in the first three months rose to 595 million euros ($637 million) while revenue grew 9 percent to 12.8 billion …
Read More »El Niño is nearing its end. Does that mean global temperatures will cool down in 2024?
La Niña is on its way, but global temperatures are so warm already that some climate scientists say it may not have as much of a a cooling effect this year as in the past. March was the 10th month in a row with record-breaking temperatures. Last year, the planet …
Read More »These TikTok influencers exploit trending topics and hashtags to get political
A number of influencers are using trending hashtags and video formats across social media platforms to discuss otherwise serious issues such as war, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. In fact, it's become a popular strategy to entice people to watch political content they might not otherwise see. Creators have to …
Read More »Feds give financial boost to biofuel sector amid growing U.S. competition
Canada’s biofuel industry is welcoming a proposed multi-billion dollar package of financial support from the federal government, although concerns remain about whether it will be enough to compete with lucrative subsidies south of the border and reverse the growing dependence on U.S. imports to meet clean fuel regulations. New funding …
Read More »Criminal charge in young worker’s death sends strong message, labour group says
A criminal charge recently laid against a supervisor over the death of a young worker in Ottawa marks a rare but important step toward preventing future workplace fatalities, the Ottawa and District Labour Council says. Police add criminal charge to supervisor alleged to have broken provincial safety law A criminal …
Read More »In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length
It would be an exaggeration to say Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's video about carbon pricing is setting the internet on fire. But it's enough to say that Erskine-Smith has contributed to the hottest new trend in Canadian politics: talking at length and in some detail. 'Explainer' videos can be revelatory …
Read More »Orca’s ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
The orphaned orca calf, trapped in a lagoon since March 23, near the community of Zeballos, B.C., about 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria, swam toward the ocean in the early hours of April 26. The rescue team will continue to monitor the young orca's whereabouts An orphaned killer whale calf's …
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