President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday signed into law Republic Act No. 11962 or the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act” into law to address unemployment, underemployment, and other challenges in the country’s labor sector. “I am very pleased to stand before you today at this ceremonial signing of the Trabaho …
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Government to review $8B takeover of Canadian-based grain-handling firm Viterra
The federal government says it plans to review the $8-billion sale of Canadian-based grain-handling firm Viterra to a foreign conglomerate. Competition Bureau already announced plans to review agribusiness merger The federal government says it plans to review the $8-billion sale of Canadian-based grain-handling firm Viterra to a foreign conglomerate. Viterra …
Read More »Government raising cap on mortgage bonds by $20B to spur rental construction
The federal government is making an additional $20 billion available through the Canada Mortgage Bond program to spur the construction of more rental units. Mortgage bonds are sold and proceeds used to buy insurance on residential loans The federal government is making an additional $20 billion in financing available for …
Read More »Octogenarian, visually impaired person take Bar exams, along with 10K hopefuls
TWO senior citizens, one of them an octogenarian, and a visually impaired person took part in the just concluded 2023 Bar examinations. PHOTO From Supreme Court PH According to Associate Justice Ramon Paul Hernando, 2023 Bar Examinations Chairman, the oldest Bar examinee this year was an 86-year-old applicant who took …
Read More »More political leaders are directly linking fossil fuels to climate change
The idea that fossil fuels are largely responsible for climate change made its way through New York City last week, as the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Climate Ambition Summit and NYC Climate Week collectively drew in thousands of participants. But it wasn't only written on protest placards. Fossil …
Read More »2 dead in helicopter crash east of Prince George, B.C., Transportation Safety Board says
Transportation Safety Board investigators are heading to the site of of a fatal helicopter crash near the Purden Lake ski area along Highway 16, about 55 kilometres east of Prince George. B.C. 4 others taken to hospital, emergency officials say, after crash near Purden Lake ski area Two people are …
Read More »Over 3K pass social workers licensure exam
THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 3,878 out of 6,833 examinees or 56.75 percent passed the September 2023 Social Workers Licensure Examination. Patricia Marie Regalado Imperial from University of the Philippines-Diliman ranked first with an 88.60 percent rating. Caraga State University-Butuan City, Leyte Normal University, University of the Philippines-Diliman …
Read More »Halifax arrests related to ‘extraordinary’ cocaine bust in United States
RCMP say four people were arrested in Halifax earlier this month as part of an investigation that also led to an “extraordinary” seizure of 433 kilograms of cocaine in New York State in August. 4 people were arrested on Sept. 1 with ties to international drug ring, police say Nova …
Read More »Grand inauguration of Asia Pacific Medical Center-Iloilo
The Asia Pacific Medical Center-Iloilo is the first of its kind in the whole of Western Visayas and the Panay region, possessing a multi-specialty facility that promises world-class service to its patients at competitive rates. Dr. Fredilyn Samaro, Dr. Dan Regozo, Dr. Felix Nolasco and Lemuel Fernandez Dr. Jerry and …
Read More »Heart Evangelista conquers Lion City
Now it can be revealed. The reason why international fashion personality Heart Evangelista has been frequenting Singapore lately was because she has been chosen by ION Orchard, the Lion City's foremost upscale mall, as their latest global brand ambassador. Heart Evangelista lends her style to ION Orchard, the Lion City’s …
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