The Canadian economy grew 0.6 per cent in January, the fastest growth rate in a year, while the economy likely expanded 0.4 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said Thursday. Rate was higher than forecasted by economists, who expecting 0.4 per cent growth The Canadian economy grew 0.6 per cent …
Read More »TikTok, Snapchat respond as Ontario school boards sue social media giants
Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system. Boards call for companies to 'remediate' costs and 'redesign' TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat Four major Ontario school boards are …
Read More »Dasma Cavite eyes bounce back win in PCAP
MANILA, Philippines: The Dasma Cavite Spartans will try to bounce back with a resounding victory against the San Juan Predators and guest team Pasig Grassroots when in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online chess team tournament resumes on Wednesday, April 3. The Spartans bowed to defending champion …
Read More »Embark on a Cinematic Journey at the Inaugural SINÉ FILM FEST in Toronto
Celebrate Filipino Cinema on April 12-14 TORONTO, March 27, 2024 – In commemoration of the 75th year of Canadian and Philippine friendship, Sine Institute and ABS-CBN International present the inaugural SINÉ FILM FEST to be held from April 12th to 14th, 2024, at the Hotel X in Toronto. SINÉ FILM FEST celebrates the vibrant Filipino presence in cinema and …
Read More »A million mice are eating seabirds alive on a remote island. Conservationists have a plan
An albatross versus a mouse might not sound like a fair fight, but on a remote South African island it’s the mice who are winning. The Mouse-Free Marion project has an ambitious plan to turn the tide Invasive mice reached Marion Island 200 years ago, and could now wipe out …
Read More »Afghan interpreter hunted by Taliban safe after campaign by retired brigadier-general in Newfoundland
After more than two years of evading the Taliban and a dogged campaign led by retired Canadian military members urging the federal government to keep its promise, Afghan interpreter Mohammad Arif Yousafi is safe in Alberta. Mohammad Arif Yosafi says he won’t rest until his brothers are in Canada too. …
Read More »Today’s Judases
Modern-day Judases can be found in all walks of life, from politics to business to personal relationships. It was Spy Wednesday in Jerusalem, and things were tense as Jesus and his disciples gathered for their last supper. Judas Iscariot was there, putting on a fake smile while secretly plotting to …
Read More »Gas stations of the Cross
Similar to electricity services, they pass on all costs to consumers through the pump prices. Calvary came days early for Filipinos after oil companies slapped a price shock of more than P2 per liter increase on gasoline and P1.40 for diesel last Tuesday. Although geopolitical situations like the Red Sea …
Read More »Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions
Protesters outside Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City rail against fresh moves to amend the Constitution in the House of Representatives on January 26, 2020. (Release/Makabayan bloc) MANILA, Philippines — An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with …
Read More »NSC tells Roque: Explain ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between Manila and Beijing on WPS
Photo from National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya’s FB page National Security Council Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said on Wednesday the agency is not aware of any “gentleman’s agreement” that the Philippines entered with China during the Duterte administration regarding the West Philippine Sea. “We are not …
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