At a Glance The unemployment rate in August witnessed a decline, reaching 4.4%, which translates to approximately 2.21 million jobless Filipinos. This figure marks a decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8% and a significant improvement compared to the rate of 5.3% recorded in the same period last year. …
Read More »PH’s 42 airports on high alert following email bomb threat
ALL 42 commercial airports in the country were put on heightened alert by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) after an anonymous email received by the Air Traffic Service said there were bombs that could go off in aircraft from Manila bound for certain domestic destinations. An advisory …
Read More »‘Pinoys spent more on food in last 3 mos.’
Nearly all Filipinos reported spending more money on food in the past three months, the results of a Pulse Asia survey in September, released on Thursday, revealed. Of 1,200 adults polled in the survey, 95 percent said they spent more on food in the past quarter, higher than the 89 …
Read More »6 of 8 external systems hacked by Medusa back up—PhilHealth
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 …
Read More »Makati files new motion against Taguig
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 …
Read More »Thailand reinforces vital role in global food ingredient market
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 …
Read More »Canada added 64,000 jobs in September, led by Quebec and B.C.
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 …
Read More »In the shadow of the Vatican, alternative Catholic groups push for change
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 …
Read More »Supreme Court of Canada upholds contested Amanda Todd pre-trial publication ban
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 …
Read More »Deadly history of Canada’s Speaker: What’s really behind the ‘dragging’ tradition?
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 …
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