These migrant workers moved to Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., with the dream of working in Canada. But when they lost their jobs, their closed work permits made them rely on a food bank. 'That wasn't part of the dream,' says laid-off hospitality worker When Geno García Radilla first arrived in Canada, he …
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They found a family doctor, but say nobody told them
More people have come forward with concerns about a lack of communication from the Appletree chain of clinics in Ottawa when patients became attached to family doctors with little notice or no follow-up. Nearly a dozen people told CBC they were surprised to find out they were rostered with Appletree …
Read More »Philippine president blames ‘foreign terrorists’ for deadly explosion at Catholic mass
The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south, and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on alert. 4 killed, dozens others injured in Marawi by what …
Read More »IS claims Marawi bombing
HIGH ALERT. Policemen and soldiers arrive at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur province on Dec. 4, 2023, a day after a bomb attack killed at least four people and left dozens wounded. The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly explosion. AFP …
Read More »Sara ordered to answer petition on P125-m confidential fund use
The Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Sara Duterte to answer a petition challenging the constitutionality of the P125-million confidential funds spent by her office last year. The High Court also directed Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to comment on the petition on the funds transferred …
Read More »ASG sub-leader killed in Basilan–military
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Mudzrimar Sawadjaan A sub-leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group was killed in an operation in Basilan Saturday night, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said. The military said Mudzrimar Sawadjaan, also known as “Mundi,” was killed in an operation by the Joint Task Force Orion of the …
Read More »Classes suspended in Mati City following 7.4-earthquake
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat suspended classes in public schools in Mati City on Monday, December 4, for an inspection by rapid damage assessment teams of the structural integrity of all public infrastructure, buildings, schools, and other facilities after the magnitude 7.4-earthquake on Saturday night, December 2. Rabat …
Read More »Mindanao student leaders condemn Marawi blast
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Student leaders in Mindanao condemned the bombing at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, on Sunday morning, December 3. Unyon Mindanao, the premier alliance of student governments in Mindanao, said that apart from emanating violence, the “barbaric act” also worsens …
Read More »PBBM deserves credit for PH’s commitment to climate justice, says Villafuerte
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte commended President Marcos for his commitment to advance the Philippines’ dedication to climate justice on the international stage. “The Marcos administration deserves credit for consistently championing the cause of climate justice in Dubai and …
Read More »Iloilo City adds security labels on PWD cards
ILOILO CITY – The city government has placed security labels on Persons with Disability (PWD) identification cards (IDs). THE Iloilo City Hall at night. (Tara Yap) Mayor Jerry Treñas recently signed Executive Order (EO) No. 2023-157 mandating the installation of security labels on PWD IDs. “With the significant discount granted …
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