THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it is ready to evacuate Filipinos who were affected by the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas. At a Palace press conference, AFP Spokesman Medel Aguilar said two C-130 and one C-295 aircraft were placed on standby …
Read More »PH logs 152 new Covid-19 cases on Oct. 11
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 152 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Oct. 11, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,116,794. Photo from Unsplash Meanwhile, the DOH Covid-19 tracker reported 12 additional Covid-19-related deaths, but the fatality rate remained at 1.6 percent. The country currently …
Read More »Food will run out in days under Israel’s total blockade of Gaza, humanitarian experts warn
Humanitarian organizations on Tuesday called for international aid for Gaza as Israel imposes a further blockade on the territory. While experts condemned Hamas attacks on Israelis as “abhorrent,” they also warned a complete siege on the territory will lead to disastrous shortages of food, water and electricity for millions of …
Read More »Canada’s electronic spy agency facing a staffing crisis
The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering foreign interference, is experiencing a “major staffing crisis,” a former CSE spy told Radio-Canada/CBC. CSE not immune to shortage of cybersecurity experts, chief acknowledges. The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering …
Read More »New earthquake flattens homes in area of Afghanistan where earlier quake killed over 2,000
Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages. Quake destroys village, causes landslide on main highway. Another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning after an earlier quake killed more than 2,000 …
Read More »‘I have never seen such brutality,’ says ER doctor in Israeli city close to Gaza border
People on the ground in Gaza have told Western journalists the Israeli response is the most ferocious air assault they have ever witnessed. Hospital in southern city of Ashkelon has become a gathering point for survivors of Hamas’s attacks. Israel puts horrors of Hamas attack on display This video contains …
Read More »Toronto businessman accused in U.S. of helping Iran’s regime was also investigated in Canada
A Toronto businessman wanted in the United States on felony charges for allegedly helping Iran’s regime evade sanctions has also been on the radar of Canadian law enforcement for more than 15 years. Salim Henareh’s business activity was tracked by RCMP, FINTRAC for 15 years. A Toronto businessman wanted in …
Read More »A pilgrim in the Camino de Santiago: The joy of walking the trail of the past
From a distance, bagpipe music played. We were nearing the end of the Camino pilgrimage walk. It was an emotional moment for every pilgrim, some who had walked 800 kilometers from a town in the Pyrennes mountains in France to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, others from Sarria, for …
Read More »Rock band Dilaw back with new single ‘Orasa’
It’s been a great year for the rock band Dilaw and their music. With the success of their debut hit in 2022 with “Uhaw,” the six-piece collective from Baguio is undoubtedly enjoying its time in the limelight. The band is back with the release of a new single titled “Orasa” …
Read More »Unifor strike ‘on hold’ after GM reaches tentative agreement with Canadian workers
Canadian labour union Unifor said on Tuesday it will initiate strikes at General Motors facilities in the country as negotiations with the automaker hit a roadblock. Strike affects facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock in Ontario. Canadian labour union Unifor said early on Tuesday it would begin strikes at …
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