Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario

Six out of eight external systems of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) that had been affected by a Medusa ransomware attack were up and running on Thursday, the agency’s spokesperson said. Dr. Israel Francis Pargas said these include the website, members portal, e-claims portal, electronic premium remittance system, and …

Makati City officials led by Mayor Abigail Binay on Thursday filed an urgent motion for clarification with a prayer for the issuance of a status quo ante order in connection with the jurisdiction of 10 villages now under the control of Taguig City. Accompanied by her husband, Makati Rep. Luis …

PH seeks to learn from its neighbor’s food technology advancements Informa Markets Thailand brought together more than 1,000 entrepreneurs in the food ingredient and dietary supplement industries from over 40 countries for the “Fi Asia 2023” and “Vitafoods Asia 2023” events held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from …

Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was enough to offset a loss of 38,000 jobs in Alberta.  Economists had been expecting about 25,000 new jobs. Canada’s economy added 64,000 new workers as a surge in hiring in Quebec and B.C. was …

Cardinals, bishops and ordinary Catholics from around the world are spending the better part of this month discussing some of the most pressing issues facing Catholicism and the world — including climate change, LGBTQ inclusion and female leadership. Outside that gathering, others are aiming to influence the conversation.  Women’s voices …

The highest court in Canada has upheld provisions in the criminal code for blanket publication bans for matters when a jury is not in place, something media outlets and civil liberty advocates say stifle freedom of the press.  Lawyers representing media outlets said ban on 15 months of pre-trial applications …

Liberal MP Greg Fergus became the first Black Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons after being picked by his colleagues through a secret ranked-ballot vote. While most Canadians were occupied listening to the first remarks of the newly elected Speaker, others were left scratching their heads over what preceded …

For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas …

The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans to stabilize food prices to the federal government, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday. In August, food prices increased 6.9 per cent over last year, while the overall inflation rate hit 4 per cent. The five largest grocery chains have delivered plans …

Actress and TV host  Kim Chiu  is portraying a distinctly unconventional and bold character in the suspense thriller  Linlang, which began streaming on Prime Video last night. Speaking to  Manila Standard Entertainment  during the series’ press preview, the 33-year-old star admitted that it took almost two months for her to …