Shrinkflation occurs when a company shrinks a product, but not the price or packaging, making it hard to detect. It has been going on for years, but as Canadians struggle with high food prices, there are growing calls to make the practice more transparent. Industry group says companies may shrink …
Read More »A contentious export: The anatomy of Canada’s horsemeat industry
Thousands of horses, confined to crates and loaded into the cargo holds of airplanes, are shipped out of Canada each year, destined for international markets. As Ottawa mulls a proposed a ban on live exports for slaughter, horse activists and industry advocates are clashing over whether a ban is justified …
Read More »Sci-tech, innovation fest promotes STEM-related careers
DOST facade (photo courtesy of Department of Science and Technology) MANILA – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is hoping to attract the youth to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the National Youth, Science, Technology and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) on Oct. 25 to 28. …
Read More »Epic UN failure
The UN is making it clear that it does not want Israel to defend itself. The United Nations, or UN, is failing in its role to spearhead the multinational response to the terror crisis in Israel. It must act because of the global implications of the conflict as not only …
Read More »No more hunger? Food stamp program becomes a national priority
“No more hunger” — translated as “walang gutom” in Filipino — is the battle cry of the administration in its quest to eradicate hunger. It is, in past years, a tall order. However, an Executive Order (EO), issued by Malacañang on Oct. 12, 2023, puts weight on this mission, classifying …
Read More »Gov’t agencies need rigorous risk assessments to thwart cyberattacks
(PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – Government agencies can ward off cyberattacks with rigorous risk assessments, advised an official of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center (CICC). Assistant Secretary Mary Rose Magsaysay, CICC Deputy Executive Director, said during a Senate inquiry on Tuesday that the risk assessments should include revisiting …
Read More »One million flee as Israel readies for ground attack
GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: More than 1 million people have fled their homes in Gaza in scenes of chaos and despair as Israel bombarded the Hamas-ruled territory and continued massing troops Monday in preparation for a full-blown ground invasion. Israel declared war on the Islamist group a day after waves …
Read More »Air Force general appointed new PSG chief
Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales, head of the Presidential Security Group (PCO photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson Morales of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as the new head of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), Malacañang announced on Tuesday. “Brig. Gen. Jesus Nelson B. …
Read More »Marcos to attend ASEAN-Gulf meet in Saudi this week
President Marcos is set to attend the first ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 20. Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for the Office of ASEAN Affairs Daniel Espiritu on Monday said the summit proper would focus on the endorsement of a framework of cooperation …
Read More »‘Holy hour’ set for PH churches to pray for peace
The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday asked churches across the country for a “holy hour” to pray for peace in the Holy Land. “In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land, we request that our parishes and communities gather our people for prayer like the Adoration of …
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