In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we learn whether you always need to buy new wireless earbuds when the batteries die, get a glimpse of salmon swimming through a daylighted creek and find out what to look for when buying a used EV. Also: What to look for …
Read More »MFFC Summer Fun for 2024!
The Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians (MFFC) is having a grand time getting ready for summer activities starting with DTM (DownTown Markham) Music Nights. On June 8 starting at 7.30pm, the MFFC will be featured in this musical extravaganza of performances by the Youth and Seniors groups, followed by Karen …
Read More »False mandatel
The PEATC OIC was doing the government a disservice by hindering the realization of a deal that would ultimately benefit the public, particularly motorists. When the government insists on taking over the running of a business that is best left to professionals, trouble is expected to follow. The inordinate effort …
Read More »A mother’s work is never done
Today, the world pauses to pay tribute to a woman who is privileged to be called “Mama,” “Mommy,” “Nanay” and other endearing terms that carry the statement – “This woman is part of me!” Being called “Mother” conveys honor, respect, trust, and love. To the one called “Mother,” it is …
Read More »PH deters China from Sabina Shoal ‘reclamation’
ATTEMPTS by China from continuing its “reclamation activities” in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been temporarily deterred by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which deployed one of its ships to monitor the illegal activity, a spokesman for the PCG said on Saturday. Tarriela said the …
Read More »DENR probes tailings facility failure at Surigao mine
This photo taken on February 25, 2017 shows an aerial shot of the mining site of Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) in Cagdianao town in Dinagat island. (AFP / Erwin Mascarinas) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday that it is investigating a reported …
Read More »Marcos creates human rights ‘super body’
MANILA, Philippines: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an Administrative Order creating a human rights “super body” composed of key government agencies, Malacañang said on Sunday. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on behalf of the President on May 8, 2024, AO No. 22 aims to enhance the mechanisms for …
Read More »Inter-agency body to meet Monday over rise in Chinese students
In this photo taken June 8, 2020, security personnel enforce the lockdown at the Bureau of Immigration office in Intramuros, Manila. (The STAR / Edd Gumban) MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Committee on Foreign Students (IACFS) will meet on Monday to discuss the increase in Chinese nationals studying in the …
Read More »House summons ex-presidential adviser Michael Yang over links to multibillion drug raid
Michael Yang Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers announced on Sunday that Michael Yang, a high-profile Chinese businessman, was invited to testify in the next hearing of the committee on dangerous drugs regarding the P3-billion anti-drug operation in Pampanga last year. In a press statement, Barbers underscored the gravity …
Read More »Palay output surges to 5.2 million metric tons
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the volume of palay or rice production increased by five percent to 5.23 million metric tons in the first three months of the year. The PSA report also showed that the farmgate price of palay was observed at P24.06 per kilogram, up by …
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