Bourlaye Fofana started with 814 different genetic lines, hoping to find ways to make potatoes better through breeding. Disease resistance and a more attractive appearance used to rank on top — before climate change made drought resistance a key quality for growers. Genetic research first step toward varieties more suited …
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Bear 178 was seen climbing over the fence, running with slight limp after being struck by a car on the Trans-Canada Highway. Bear’s death comes less than a day after its 2 cubs were hit and killed on Trans Canada Highway. After hopes that Bear 178 would walk off her …
Read More »SickKids has a bravery beads program where patients collect beads for every procedure during the course of their treatment. Mary Rankin says her grandson, Rowan Brazil, has hundreds. (Submitted by Mary Rankin) A Newfoundland and Labrador baby born with a rare genetic condition spent months in a Toronto hospital for …
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“By fostering collaboration between government agencies, private institutions, and MSMEs, the AIF paves the way for a more prosperous and inclusive Philippine economy. The Philippine economy rests firmly on the shoulders of millions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These tenacious businesses, often family-run sari-sari stores or local handicraft …
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Two key indicators of the country’s state of economic health provided ample assurance amid volatility in other spheres, as the Philippine Statistics Authority announced its latest inflation and jobs update. First, the inflation rate inched up to 3.9 percent last May, compared to 3.8 percent in April; but it was …
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos Jr. on Sunday underscored the importance of continuing the fight for freedom, especially in protecting the Philippines’ territory and sovereignty. “Sa nakaraang 126 taon at hanggang ngayon ay patuloy nating pinaglalaban ang ating kalayaan, kalayaan sa iba’t ibang aspeto ng ating pagka-Pilipino, higit dito, …
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This photo shows former President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez. Graphic design by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed …
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THE country’s gross international reserves (GIR) rebounded in May to their highest level so far for the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported late Friday. At $104.48 billion, GIR has more than recovered from April’s $1.42-billion dip to $102.628 billion, which the central bank last month said was …
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PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (PNA file photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has ordered a speedy investigation into the administrative cases stemming from the involvement of police officers in various illegal activities. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City, police …
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The Philippines and New Zealand are in talks of expediting the conclusion of a possible exchange of troops as top diplomats of both countries met in Manila on Monday, June 10. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters …
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