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Canada’s rental crisis is getting worse, according to a new report that found the average price to rent an apartment last month was $2,149 — up by more than 11 per cent in the past 12 months. Among Canada’s big cities, rent is going up at fastest pace in Calgary. …

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, preliminary government estimates showed on Friday, as construction and services made up for a continued slump in manufacturing. Gross domestic product expanded 0.7 percent year on year in the three months ending in September, beating forecasts of around 0.4 …

On Saturday, the moon is going to take a bite out of the sun. Just how much depends on where you are in the country. Viewers will need special solar glasses to safely view event. On Saturday, the moon is going to take a bite out of the sun. Just …

The village of Richmound held a protest on Saturday, in hopes of spurring a cult led by a woman who has declared herself the "Queen of Canada" to leave the southwestern Saskatchewan community. Self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada' held meet-and-greet at the same time The village of Richmound held a protest …

The rice problem—rising prices and shortage of supply—is a concern not only confined to the Philippines. It is actually a global phenomenon considering that rice feeds more than half of the world. In fact the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development said that high prices of rice may cause …

The rice price shock called for the return of importation to government control and, later, the reduction of tariffs. Professionally, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his economic team have shown that they can roll up their sleeves and untangle the country’s heavy problems. Solutions are skillfully applied to prevent …

There is no major impact caused by the Israel-Hamas war on the country’s economy, a Cabinet official said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (Photo courtesy of PCO)  National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said there is “hardly any impact” as there is no major disruption in the supply …

Photo Credit: fleetmon.com Senators on Thursday appealed to owners of a foreign vessel that rammed a local fishing boat to compensate the families of the victims and the 11 survivors. Reports said the Republic of Marshall Islands-flagged Pacific Anna rammed the Filipino fishing boat Dearyn resulting in the death of …

THE United Kingdom (UK) is committed to strengthening defense relations with the Philippines anchored on protecting the Indo-Pacific region that includes the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Baroness Annabel Goldie, UK Minister of State for Indo-Pacific Defense Engagement, gave this assurance when she met with Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, Armed Forces …

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has issued a subpoena to Jeff Tumbado, the former executive assistant of suspended Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz III, who recently recanted his allegations of corruption in the agency. Earlier, in a media briefing, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla …