The same day that Premier Doug Ford’s government announced its plans to take certain developers’ land out of the Greenbelt, it also made moves that benefitted developers who own rural land on the outskirts of Ottawa and Hamilton. Premier Doug Ford's government added more parcels of land to each city …
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India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats, report says, as diplomatic fight worsens
India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Ties between 2 countries have deteriorated since PM accused India of involvement in death of Canadian India has told Canada that it must repatriate 41 diplomats by Oct. 10, the Financial …
Read More »Insights from the curriculum review of Cha-ching
Last week was my first time to ever have a speaking engagement not wearing shoes! Why? Because it was held at Cheeky Monkeys, a soft-play area for kids that is also used for various children’s events such as birthday parties, school activities, and financial learning events like the one I …
Read More »Darren Espanto proud of Cassy Legaspi’s ‘biggest pundar,’ teases relationship progress
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya singer Darren Espanto had much words of praise for his 2023 ABS-CBN Ball date Cassy Legaspi, their actual relationship status still up in the air as they continue to enjoy each other's company. During the ball's red carpet last September 30, Darren and Cassy were both …
Read More »‘Prince’ Erik Santos wears suit with train for first time at ABS-CBN Ball 2023
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya singer Erik Santos is gearing up for his anniversary concert on October 6 to celebrate his two decades in the local entertainment industry. Erik attended the 2023 ABS-CBN Ball last September 30 wearing a suit and train by Michael Cinco, complemented with shoes by Christian Louboutin. …
Read More »Republican Matt Gaetz moves to oust U.S. House Speaker, setting up potential showdown
U.S. Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution late Monday to oust Kevin McCarthy, the Republican House Speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the U.S. House of Representatives in the days ahead. Far-right Republican is angry Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked with Democrats to head off government shutdown U.S. …
Read More »‘Medusa’ leaks PhilHealth data
But membership, financial, claims details intact, agency claims Hackers have started exposing data of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on the dark web, the state health insurer admitted Tuesday, a day after denying the group’s $300,000 ransom demand and dismissing the threat of information getting leaked online as “clearly …
Read More »Gilas averts collapse, nips Iran; faces host China in Asian Games semis
Hangzhou, China—Gilas Pilipinas averted a monumental fourth-quarter collapse and hung on to a scrambling 84-83 win over Iran on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the 19th Asian Games at the ZJU Gymnasium here. It took a Justin Brownlee basket in the final 44 seconds and a Calvin Oftana …
Read More »LTFRB posts anti-harassment stickers on public transport
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday began posting “Bawal Bastos (Don't be rude)” stickers on public vehicles at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) as part of its campaign to protect commuters from harassment. LTFRB Technical Division Chief Joel Bolano led the posting of the stickers …
Read More »Bomb threat delays 12 domestic flights
A note containing a bomb threat delayed 12 domestic flights at the Bicol International Airport on Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The CAAP said the note was found inside the lavatory of Cebu Pacific (CEB) flight 5J326, which was scheduled to depart for Manila at …
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