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As inflation comes under control, there is a growing chorus calling on the central bank to cut interest rates, easing at least some affordability issues. But Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says a lower interest rate isn’t the silver bullet people are hoping for. Monetary policy can’t do everything, …

On the same day the National Transportation Safety Board revealed their preliminary report on an oversight that caused a panel to fly off of an Alaska Airlines flight, the U.S.’s top aviation regulator said changes must be made in how the government oversees Boeing.  Investigators reveal bolts were missing from …

The Department of Justice on Monday warned those advocating for the secession of Mindanao or other parts of the country that they will face the full force of the law.  The DOJ said it “stands firmly against any attempts to undermine the unity and territorial integrity of the Philippines, as …

Incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (L) and outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte (C) take part in the inauguration ceremony for Marcos at the Malacanang presidential palace grounds in Manila on June 30, 2022. The son of the Philippines’ late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was to be sworn in as president on …

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri Pledge to finish talks on economic ‘Cha-cha’ by March hangs The Senate will not be rushed into proposing changes in the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, putting into question a commitment senators made to House leaders that they would be able to do so …

Inflation dropped to 2.8% in January 2024, marking its slowest pace in over three years, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Tuesday.  “This is the lowest recorded since the 2.3% inflation rate registered in October 2020,” said the PSA. This figure represents a deceleration from the 3.9% reported in December 2023 …

Yaroslav Hunka, the man at the centre of the controversy surrounding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s September address to Parliament, was also invited by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend a Toronto rally honouring Zelenskyy during his visit to Canada. Hunka was in the gallery during Zelenskyy’s address to parliamentarians and …

Many Gazans with family in Canada are still waiting on the outcome of their applications to the special immigration measures program for extended family members of Palestinian Canadians. While they wait, their chances of becoming another casualty of the Israel-Hamas war grow.  No Palestinians who have applied to come to …

Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, the last remaining rival of Donald Trump in the primary race, has requested U.S. Secret Service protection, her campaign said on Monday.  Presidential contender was recently targeted in 2 ‘swatting’ incidents, followed by protesters. Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley, the last remaining rival of Donald …

Nayib Bukele manouevred to run for a second term in El Salvador, and voters fatigued and concerned about violent crime rewarded the president despite a measure that was considered by many to be unconstitutional.  Country’s violent crime rate has plummeted, with tens of thousands imprisoned. Nayib Bukele was exultant Sunday …