Now that the Liberals and New Democrats have announced they’ve reached a deal on pharmacare, the path is open for the parties to carry on a confidence-and-supply agreement that has helped to keep the government in power since March 2022. There are promises still unfulfilled in the parties’ confidence-and-supply agreement. …
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Egos gone astray
Con-ass will leave to Congress the task of Cha-cha, but the Constitution is vague about the interplay between the Senate and the House. The Charter change express should examine long and hard where it is heading and consider canceling the trip since the debate has been reduced to who is …
Read More »China attempts to block Filipinos in another mission to Scarborough
Photo of a Chinese militia vessel engaging in a “dangerous maneuver” against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (BFAR) vessel BRP Datu Sanday/Video grab from PTV MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese Maritime Militia Vessel (CMMV) once again tried to block a Filipino-led resupply mission …
Read More »Marcos set to visit Australia as guest of government
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the launching of ART X DESIGN at the National Museum. (Presidential Communications Office) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday. Marcos will be a …
Read More »PH calls for peace in Ukraine 2 yrs. after Russian invasion
NO END. A soldier of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian army patrols around the city as Russian attacks on the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on Nov. 15, 2023. The material damage caused by the war, which Moscow launched on Feb. 24, 2022 as a “special military …
Read More »NAIA among Asia’s worst airports for ‘business travelers’ — study
This undated photo was taken at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. (Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya) MANILA, Philippines — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport is among the worst airports in Asia for business travelers, according to data collated by BusinessFinancing.co.uk. The website collated passenger reviews for major international airports from air travel …
Read More »Home-state humiliation: Nikki Haley risks being trounced by Trump on her own turf
Nikki Haley had a plan: Keep it close in the early primaries, then beat Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina. Instead, Trump is poised for a lopsided win Saturday that would not only cement his presumed GOP presidential nomination, but also underscore the extent to which he …
Read More »Trudeau in Kyiv today as Ukraine marks 2nd anniversary of full-scale Russian invasion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. PM says Ukrainians are fighting and dying for ‘our collective future.’ Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The …
Read More »Odysseus lander ‘caught a foot’ on moon’s surface, tipped on its side
A private U.S. lunar lander tilted over at touchdown and ended up on its side near the moon’s south pole, hampering communications, company officials said Friday. Uncrewed vessel on Thursday made first U.S. lunar landing in half a century. 1st U.S. spacecraft lands on the moon in a half-century The …
Read More »Canada investigating possibility of aid airdrop into Gaza, minister says
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says he’s been in touch with Jordanian officials about the possibility of Canada getting involved in an aid airdrop into Gaza. Jordan has collaborated with U.K., Netherlands, France on previous drops. Canada is looking into playing a role in a possible airdrop of aid into …
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