UAE holds annual oil and gas confab

ABU DHABI: The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks called on oil and gas companies on Monday to be “central to the solution” to fighting climate change, even as the industry boosts its production to enjoy rising global energy prices. The call by Sultan al-Jaber highlights …

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Couple dead after bear attack in Banff National Park

A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on Friday night, Parks Canada says.  The common-law couple were experienced in the backcountry, says family member. A grizzly bear attacked and killed two people in Banff National Park west of Sundre, Alta., on …

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What goes around, comes around

Since cutting the floating barrier, the Philippines has observed less Chinese presence in the shoal. In the previous administration, local Chinese agents regularly generated the war bogey to stop interference in the mainland’s occupation agenda in the West Philippine Sea. Now that the Philippines is pushing back, China is complaining …

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K to 12 program improvement is work-in-progress

In every Filipino home, a special place is dedicated for displaying the diplomas of the family members, as well as medals and awards they received in school. In some cities and towns, families even hang streamers proclaiming that a son or daughter has passed a government board examination. Indeed, education …

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Gov’t debt swells to P14.35-T in August

At a Glance The government’s outstanding debt as of August 2023 amounted to P14.349 trillion, a 10% increase from the previous year. Domestic borrowings accounted for 68.2% of the total debt, while 31.8% came from external sources. Domestic debt increased by 9.5% to P9.791 trillion, while foreign debt rose by …

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