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THE Department of Tourism (DoT) and Go Negosyo teamed up once more for the Tourism Summit on May 13, bringing together over 200 of the sector’s key stakeholders, enablers, social media strategists and business leaders from various industries to discuss opportunities, emerging market trends and innovative approaches in the tourism …

A 31-year-old man is accusing Gatineau police of racial profiling and using “unreasonable force” in arresting him, but police say the force was necessary and they found no evidence of misconduct.  31-year-old alleges ‘racial profiling,’ Gatineau police say use of force was necessary. Khadafi Keenan Fagan-Pierre had just opened the …

The first Amazon warehouse to be unionized in Canada got its accreditation from Quebec’s labour tribunal on Friday. Company to contest decision. Quebec’s labour tribunal has given union accreditation to workers at an Amazon warehouse in Laval, Que., a first in Canada. Workers at the DXT4 warehouse, located in Laval, …

A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 13-metre dead whale across its bow, marine authorities said.  Examination underway to determine if 13-metre sei whale died before or after strike. A cruise ship sailed into a New York City port with a 13-metre dead whale across …

Updates on gross domestic product (GDP) growth, inflation and jobs released last week by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reflected the outcome of the efforts of the country’s economic managers to steer the ship of state on an even keel in the face of continuing challenges. First-quarter GDP grew 5.7 …

The Philippines’ involvement with both the US and France demonstrates the need for flexible and adaptable security arrangements in negotiating tricky geopolitical realities and protecting national interest. Former US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the US commitment to stay as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) …

ISLAND-BUILDING. Chinese vessels were monitored in Sabina (Escoda) shoal undertaking activities which the Philippine Coast Guard warned could be a prelude to island-building activities. Screengrab from GMA  The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of its largest patrol vessels to keep a close eye on the …

A Chinese diplomatic vehicle leaves the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila on December 11, 2023. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday it would investigate alleged illegal activities by foreign diplomats, following calls to probe China’s possible violation of …

Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez Apply visa curbs on all Chinese nationals, solon urges DFA The Department of Foreign Affairs should expand its policy of stricter controls on Chinese nationals applying for a visa to include students, businessmen and workers, and must be “on the lookout for Trojan horses,” …

This handout photo taken on March 23, 2024 and released by the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (PCG/BFAR) on March 25, 2024 shows an aerial view of BRP Datu Pagbuaya as it sails from the Philippine-held Thitu Island sheltered port, in the Spratly Islands, in the disputed South …