At secluded sites across Alberta this summer, grizzly bears – enticed by the perfume of fresh berries, molasses, rancid fish or cow’s blood – will wander into corrals hemmed with barbed wire. Second edit done by EW. DNA profiles help researchers track the threatened species. At secluded sites across Alberta …
Read More »As Nissan sends out ‘do not drive’ warning, a look at how Canada’s vehicle recall system works
As Nissan issues a 'do not drive' warning for 48,000 vehicles in Canada — and urges car owners to get their recalled vehicles repaired — here's what you need to know to know about Canada's recall system, and how to ensure that your car isn't overdue for a safety recall. …
Read More »A ‘Monster’ of a scenario
“This scenario drawn up by Espeño sees Beijing worsening the situation by deploying bigger, more sophisticated ships at sea. Fishermen at the joint public hearing of the House Committee on National Defense and Security and the special committee on the West Philippine Sea in Masinloc, Zambales on 24 May were …
Read More »Align economic goals with ecological sustainability
The signing into law of Republic Act No. 11995, known as the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act, is a significant milestone for the country. The newly signed law seeks to establish a comprehensive information system and accounting framework that takes into consideration the role of our …
Read More »National security, international relations, economic experts weigh in on PH-China relations in forum
(From left) Dr. Robin Garcia, Founder and Chairman of the W&R Research Group, Quintin Jose Pastrana President, WEnergy Power Pilipinas, Ramon C. Garcia, Jr. Honorary Consul of Portugal to the Philippines, Thomas J. Shattuck Non-Resident Research Fellow, Global Taiwan Institute, Chief of Staff Dr. Brian Poe-Llamanzares, Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas …
Read More »PH, Brunei ink tourism, maritime security pacts
CLOSER TIES. President Marcos Jr. and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah shake hands after the signing of several agreements during the Philippines-Brunei bilateral meeting yesterday at the Istana Nurul Iman royal palace. PCO The Philippines and Brunei on Tuesday signed three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and one letter of …
Read More »Marcos ‘informed’ of plan to replace Zubiri, denies hand in ouster
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (Courtesy: Presidential Communications Office/Facebook) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was aware of the plan to remove Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri as Senate President. In a media interview in Brunei, the President said he was informed by Senator Francis Escudero regarding his plan to …
Read More »NLEX toll rates to balloon starting June 4, says regulatory board
Motorists traveling from the northern provinces to Metro Manila experience light to moderate traffic at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), as seen from the Bocaue Toll Plaza in Bulacan on January 2, 2024. (STAR / Jesse Bustos) MANILA, Philippines — Motorists traversing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will have to …
Read More »PH commits to stronger business ties with Brunei
President Marcos said that the Philippine government has committed to strengthening its business ties with Brunei Darussalam and fostering economic growth within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Marcos said this as he attended a business forum on the sidelines of his …
Read More »Analysts forecast 5.9% GDP in Q2
The domestic economy is expected to grow by 5.9 percent in the second quarter this year, higher than the 5.7 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter, enough momentum to achieve a full-year six percent growth, according to analysts from Metrobank subsidiary First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) …
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