Nearly 23% of the Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022

Canada’s poverty rate rose to 9.9 per cent in 2022, approaching pre-pandemic levels as government financial benefits introduced during the COVID-19 crisis ended, according to a Statistics Canada report released Friday. Food insecurity numbers are 'sickening' but not surprising, says researcher Nearly nine million Canadians lived in food insecure households …

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Luxury retailer Ted Baker Canada is seeking creditor protection

The owners of Ted Baker's Canadian operations have filed for creditor protection in a bid to help the retailer get enough "breathing room" to decide whether to liquidate and wind down the business or pursue other unspecified alternatives. Clothing brand facing has been 'unsuccessful' in reducing costs, say lawyers in …

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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 …

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What China is forgetting

For over seven decades, the MDT has provided a sense of security and stability in the region, acting as a deterrent against potential aggressors. In the geopolitical chessboard of the Asia-Pacific region, a few alliances have endured the test of time as steadfastly as between the United States and the …

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West Philippine Sea conflict: PH, US agree to collaborate on fighting China’s ‘information manipulation’

Philippine Ambassador to United States Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks to visiting Filipino reporters in Washington, D.C., USA on April 24, 2025. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN)  WASHINGTON D.C., United States – The Philippines and United States have agreed to work together to counter China’s alleged manipulation of information …

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Romualdez to ask PhilHealth to include TB tests in free Konsulta

Philippine Constitution Association President and Lakas-CMD Party President Martin Romualdez and wife Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez (2nd right) shares a historic moment with (from left) Lakas-CMD President Emeritus and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (2nd left) and Lakas-CMD National Advisory Council and Surigao Del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay …

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Marcos extends employment of contractual, JO gov’t workers

Government contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers whose contracts would expire in December this year no longer have to worry about their employment after President Marcos extended their contracts. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate)  Marcos made this decision during a sectoral meeting with the Department …

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Transfer of Quiboloy sex case to Pasig court sought

This photo shows a picture of Apollo Quiboloy. (STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking the transfer to Pasig City of the sexual and child abuse complaints lodged against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy in a Davao City court. DOJ spokesman …

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