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SUPER HEALTH CENTER. Senator Lawrence “Bong” Go meets with Calauan, Laguna Mayor Osel Caratihan at the site of a “super health center” in the town on Sunday (May 12, 2024). The lawmaker took part in an inspection of the soon-to-open facility. (PNA photo by Zen Trinidad) CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Lawmakers from …

A business billing itself as Canada’s first postnatal retreat has launched in Toronto. For a minimum of $850 a night, new parents get 24/7 support adjusting to life with their babies — a business model some doctors say points to a need for better postpartum care across the board. ‘Postnatal …

Distributors of South Asian alcoholic brands in Ontario say that they do not receive adequate shelf space, and the absence of a destination store for South Asian brands makes it challenging to sell in Ontario.  Lack of shelf space means distributors end up launching brands in other provinces. Ravindra Kumar …

In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we learn whether you always need to buy new wireless earbuds when the batteries die, get a glimpse of salmon swimming through a daylighted creek and find out what to look for when buying a used EV.  Also: What to look for …

The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) is having a grand time getting ready for summer activities starting with DTM (DownTown Markham) Music Nights. On June 8 starting at 7.30pm, the MFFC will be featured in this musical extravaganza of performances by the Youth and Seniors groups, followed by Karen …

The PEATC OIC was doing the government a disservice by hindering the realization of a deal that would ultimately benefit the public, particularly motorists. When the government insists on taking over the running of a business that is best left to professionals, trouble is expected to follow. The inordinate effort …

Today, the world pauses to pay tribute to a woman who is privileged to be called “Mama,” “Mommy,” “Nanay” and other endearing terms that carry the statement – “This woman is part of me!” Being called “Mother” conveys honor, respect, trust, and love.  To the one called “Mother,” it is …

ATTEMPTS by China from continuing its “reclamation activities” in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been temporarily deterred by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which deployed one of its ships to monitor the illegal activity, a spokesman for the PCG said on Saturday. Tarriela said the …

This photo taken on February 25, 2017 shows an aerial shot of the mining site of Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) in Cagdianao town in Dinagat island. (AFP / Erwin Mascarinas)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday that it is investigating a reported …

MANILA, Philippines: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an Administrative Order creating a human rights “super body” composed of key government agencies, Malacañang said on Sunday. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on behalf of the President on May 8, 2024, AO No. 22 aims to enhance the mechanisms for …