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01/25/2025

The close relationship of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with Middle East leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen for 428 days, a foreign affairs official said on Saturday.

Philippine News Agency MANILA – The close relationship of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with Middle East leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the […]

01/25/2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) would coordinate with the United States (US) government to assess the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s temporary suspension of foreign assistance, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Saturday.

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos, Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) would coordinate with the United States (US) government to assess the potential […]

01/25/2025

Interconnectedness is a double-edged sword and Canada is vulnerable in any trade war

By Evan Dyer, CBC News, RCI Interconnectedness is a double-edged sword and Canada is vulnerable in any trade war Continental energy security was the watchword of both governments and industry for […]

01/25/2025

The U.S. president has once again referenced Canada becoming the 51st American state — and it’s sounding less and less like a joke.

By Katie DeRosa, CBC News, RCI Some want to extend an olive branch, while others want to fight back The U.S. president has once again referenced Canada becoming the 51st […]

01/25/2025

Thai authorities on Friday closed more than 350 schools in the capital Bangkok due to air pollution, according to local media.

Anadolu, Philippine News Agency ISLAMABAD – Thai authorities on Friday closed more than 350 schools in the capital Bangkok due to air pollution, according to local media. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration […]

01/25/2025

No untoward incidents were reported in the Philippines’ latest rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to Ayungin Shoal on Jan. 24, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippine News Agency MANILA – No untoward incidents were reported in the Philippines’ latest rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) mission to Ayungin Shoal on Jan. 24, the […]

01/25/2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday convened a dialogue with Philippine recruitment agencies (PRAs) deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address concerns, propose measures, and enhance protection.

By Marita Moaje, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday convened a dialogue with Philippine recruitment agencies (PRAs) deploying overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait […]

01/25/2025

Alberta’s new Fairness and Safety in Sport Act marks a drastic shift in how amateur sports will be governed across the province.

By Parul Kanwar, Policy Options Alberta’s new Fairness and Safety in Sport Act marks a drastic shift in how amateur sports will be governed across the province. The deceptively named […]

01/25/2025

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said he will devise plans to fight the illicit trade of ci******es and v***r products to help address revenue loss for the government and health risks associated with smoking and va**ng.

By Leonel Abasola, Philippine News Agency MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said he will devise plans to fight the illicit trade of ci******es and v***r products to help address […]

01/25/2025

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday led the oath-taking ceremony for Bar passers at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

By Benjamin Pulta, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday led the oath-taking ceremony for Bar passers at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. A total […]

01/25/2025

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01/25/2025

During the last quarter of 2024, Netflix pulled a larger audience in the UK than BBC One, becoming the country’s most popular TV service.

By Jean Chalaby, City St George’s, University of London; The Conversation During the last quarter of 2024, Netflix pulled a larger audience in the UK than BBC One, becoming the […]

01/25/2025

As President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive orders and directives on his first day of his second administration, he explained his actions by saying, “It’s all about common sense.” https://canadianinquirer.net/2025/01/24/president-trump-promises-to-make-government-efficient-−-and-hell-run-into-the-same-roadblocks-as-presidents-taft-roosevelt-roosevelt-truman-eisenhower-carter-reagan-clinton-and/

By Jennifer Selin, Arizona State University; The Conversation As President Donald Trump issued a slew of executive orders and directives on his first day of his second administration, he explained […]

01/25/2025

On farms around the world, data is increasingly being used to guide agricultural practices from influencing what crops to plant and when to plant them, to managing pests and allocating resources efficiently.

By Jane Ezirigwe, Chidi Oguamanam, Policy Options On farms around the world, data is increasingly being used to guide agricultural practices from influencing what crops to plant and when to […]

01/25/2025

The Supreme Court on Friday said taxpayers cleared of criminal tax charges are not exempt from paying their obligations.

By Benjamin Pulta, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Supreme Court on Friday said taxpayers cleared of criminal tax charges are not exempt from paying their obligations. This was stressed in […]

01/24/2025

Tenants in Quebec already struggling to pay their monthly bills could face a historic increase in rent this year, based on guidelines released Tuesday.

By Benjamin Shingler, CBC News, RCI Rental board sets rate at 5.9%, the highest in 3 decades Tenants in Quebec already struggling to pay their monthly bills could face a […]

01/24/2025

The Department of Education (DepEd) marked this year’s International Day of Education (IDE) by emphasizing the responsible and ethical integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning.

By Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) marked this year’s International Day of Education (IDE) by emphasizing the responsible and ethical integration of artificial intelligence […]