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FIGHT VS. VOLUNTARY HUNGER. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Edu Punay (center) announces the nationwide implementation of the “Food Stamp Program” (FSP) in July, during the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City on May 11, 2024. The “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” is a flagship program of …

PUBLIC Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta has renewed her call to expand her agency’s free legal services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) by assigning its lawyers to embassies and consulate offices. Rueda-Acosta revealed her vision to defend OFWs who are facing legal battles while working away from their families …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday welcomed France’s intention to hold joint maritime exercises with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as vital to maintaining stability in the region. The President told reporters in General Santos City that he is “thankful that different countries, some are far countries but …

FORUM. Agriculture Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa during the Saturday News Forum on May 11, 2024.  De Mesa said allowing NFA to buy and sell rice will stabilize prices. (Photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA— The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday reiterated the move to re-allow the National Food Authority …

The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law, but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes.  But wartime conditions prevented officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The Biden administration said Friday …

The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new ‘rights and privileges’ to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United Nations.  Trudeau says country is committed to two-state …

A geomagnetic storm brought colourful auroras overnight in southern Canada, the northern United States and parts of Europe. It could also cause some disruptions to communications over the weekend.  Geomagnetic storm offers a chance to see colourful auroras, but authorities are taking precautions. A series of powerful solar storms made …

Canadians have grown increasingly frustrated over the price of groceries in recent months. Many are taking part in a Reddit-led boycott of stores affiliated with grocery giant Loblaw, which has just reported yet another increase in profits, in favour of smaller, independent and cheaper alternatives. Inspired by this groundswell, popular …

Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing.  U.S. officials launching wastewater dashboard, monitoring for influenza A increases. Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 …

For Toronto couple Sana and Will Saleh, the itch to move out of Canada with their three young children somewhere all the way across the world has been growing over the years. But it’s become impossible to ignore since the latest Israel-Palestine conflict began in October 2023. The couple, who …