THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday that it will proceed with the filing of election offenses and disqualification cases against candidates in the Oct. 30, 2023 barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (youth) elections (BSKE) who failed to explain their premature campaigning activities. Candidates, hoping to get elected, file …
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Marcos okays appointments in transport, migrant workers departments
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved several new appointments in the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Malacañang announced. PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Contributed Photo According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Arrey A. Perez was named the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Clark …
Read More »Autoworkers at 3 major factories begin strike
The United Auto Workers union said on Thursday evening that workers at three factories are set to walk off the job at midnight, setting up the most ambitious U.S. industrial labour action in decades. Union deploying first simultaneous strikes against all three major automakers in 80 years The United Auto …
Read More »Over 20 Chinese ships spotted anew in West PH Sea
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command (Wescom) has monitored dozens of Chinese maritime militia vessels in areas covered by the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Photos from Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines FB Photos from Western Command Armed Forces …
Read More »Fatal overdose victim in Montreal remembered as ‘raw, fun lady’ loved by many
Sindy Wabanonik, a 42-year-old mother of three, was part of a group of six people who overdosed at the same time in Montreal last Sunday. People close to her have set up a small makeshift memorial as a tribute. 42-year-old was with 5 others who overdosed at the same time …
Read More »Work can be a grind, but many Canadians find retirement is no picnic either
Although the idea of retirement may be alluring to some, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada, most Canadians would prefer to continue working. The reasons people continue to work are varied, from financial concerns to deeper issues of purpose As summer comes to an end and many Canadians …
Read More »US presence in resupply mission morale booster for PH troops, civilians – Coast Guard
THE Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday defended the presence of United States (US) Navy aircraft during the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying this boosted the morale of Filipinos – both civilians and troops – in the area. …
Read More »Man in road rage incident in Valenzuela City surrenders
THE man who figured in a road rage incident in Valenzuela City in August surrendered himself and his firearm to Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian who presented him to the media on Tuesday. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION A victim and a witness positively identify the man involved in a road rage incident in …
Read More »‘Olympics of oil and gas’ to kick off in Calgary amid growing climate scrutiny
Beginning Sunday, thousands of delegates from around the world will converge on Calgary for the World Petroleum Congress, a five-day industry conference that promises to explore the energy transition. But as they gather together to discuss the future of the sector, they'll do so under growing climate scrutiny and concern. …
Read More »Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs that may enhance southwest monsoon
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring two low pressure areas (LPAs) outside and inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that may enhance the southwest monsoon. Weather specialist Obet Badrina on Monday said these two weather disturbances will unlikely develop into tropical depressions. “But they …
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