News
Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 16:54:00 +0800
Filipinos tend to place greater trust in leaders and institutions they perceive as competent, consistent, transparent and driven by good intentions, a study revealed.
House bill seeking to move BARMM polls to May 2026 filed
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to reset the first general elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 12, 2025 to May 11, 2026 was filed at the House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 11034 aims to ensure “a well-prepared and effective transition for the Bangsamoro people, aligned with the request of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and recent developments in the region.” READ: SC upholds Bangsamoro Organic Law but says Sulu not part of BARMM Under the bill, which was filed on Tuesday, November 5, the next polls after the proposed postponement will be held […]…
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Signal No. 2 still up in parts of northern Luzon as ‘Marce’ holds strength
Credit to Author: Kristine Daguno-Bersamina| Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 06:45:00 +0800
Two areas in northern Luzon remain under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) maintains its strength over the Philippine Sea.
Kristine-hit Bicol farmers get P24.4 million in crop insurance payments
MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Bicol farmers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (International name: Trami) received an initial amount of P24.4 million in crop insurance payments, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday. The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) issued indemnification checks to 2,644 farmers in Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon. PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said the indemnities were meant to “help farmers recover from setbacks and continue to contribute to the country’s food security and economic growth.” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. distributed the checks during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit […]…
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Bato opposes opening Senate drug probe transcript to public
Credit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa has opposed the move of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee to make public the transcript of its drug war investigation, where former president Rodrigo Duterte admitted to having a death squad.
PH agricultural output down by 3.7% in Q3 of 2024
Updated on November 6, 2024 at 10:28 a.m. The country’s agriculture production declined by 3.7 percent in the third quarter of this year, pulled down by lower palay (unhusked rice) and hog output, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a report, the PSA said the value of production in agriculture decreased to P397.43 billion from P412.7 billion in the same period a year ago. According to the statistics agency, reductions in the values of crops, livestock, and fisheries production caused the sector’s lukewarm performance. READ: Agricultural output for Q2 down by 3.3% – PSA “Undeniably, the combined effects […]…
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Vancouver News
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Credit to Author: Gordon McIntyre| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:32:47 +0000
After two months, the Komagata Maru was escorted out of Canadian waters by the HMCS Rainbow.
Science News
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:07:05 +0000
MojaEV aims to introduce a total of 500 NETA V electric cars by mid-2025 Although the Kenyan vehicle market is quite small, there are quite a number of exciting developments when it comes to electrification. For example, electric motorcycles are starting to gain significant traction in Kenya in terms of … [continued]
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Wind Energy Wins As Trump Campaign Winds Down On (B)low Note
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:13:35 +0000
The US offshore wind energy industry has survived, and thrived, despite attempts by former President Trump and others to blow it off.
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Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Failure, This Time Quantron & IKEA
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:24:17 +0000
A year ago, while assessing various organizations that had reached the terminus of the Odyssey of the Hydrogen Fleet six act tragicomedy, I pointed out the awful, horrible, very bad, no-good decision the Austrian branch of IKEA had made to buy Quantron hydrogen step van delivery trucks. Since then, I’ve … [continued]
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Technology News
Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:07:05 +0000
MojaEV aims to introduce a total of 500 NETA V electric cars by mid-2025 Although the Kenyan vehicle market is quite small, there are quite a number of exciting developments when it comes to electrification. For example, electric motorcycles are starting to gain significant traction in Kenya in terms of … [continued]
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Wind Energy Wins As Trump Campaign Winds Down On (B)low Note
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:13:35 +0000
The US offshore wind energy industry has survived, and thrived, despite attempts by former President Trump and others to blow it off.
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Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Failure, This Time Quantron & IKEA
Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:24:17 +0000
A year ago, while assessing various organizations that had reached the terminus of the Odyssey of the Hydrogen Fleet six act tragicomedy, I pointed out the awful, horrible, very bad, no-good decision the Austrian branch of IKEA had made to buy Quantron hydrogen step van delivery trucks. Since then, I’ve … [continued]
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Immigration
Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:39 +0000
Americans seeking to move to Canada should plan in advance for their immigration status. Although Americans with passports are used to being able to visit Canada freely, if an American wishes to re-settle in Canada, they’ll need appropriate authorization to work or to study, or to live in Canada on a long-term basis. There are […]
The post How to move to Canada from the US first appeared on CIC News.
Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa
Credit to Author: Gautam Viswanathan| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:12:19 +0000
Ukrainian nationals who came to Ottawa under a special program offering them temporary residence while seeking safety from the war back home can continue to access free services –such as English language classes and settlement assistance – at a new location in the capital, as they continue to settle and integrate into Canadian society.
The post Café Ukraine: Continuing support for Ukrainians seeking safety in Ottawa first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.
Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:43 +0000
The 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in Vancouver from July 3-6 next year. If you’re considering attending, but have had previous altercations with the law, it’s best to start planning your visit to Canada as soon as possible. This year’s event will mark the 90th anniversary of the birth of A.A. […]
The post Attending the A.A. International Convention 2025? What to know about entering Canada with your past DUI first appeared on CIC News.
Sports
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting.
Source: Panthers shutting down Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to play Cam Newton for the final two games because of a shoulder injury and the fact that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention.
UGA lands Dean in latest recruiting win vs. Bama
Georgia landed a commitment Wednesday from linebacker Nakobe Dean, the No. 23 ranked prospect overall who chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn and LSU.
Thunder’s Felton, Schroder suspended 1 game
Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.
‘Heartbroken’ Leonard eyes 40 tackles vs. Giants
Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard, who leads the league with 146 tackles, said he was “heartbroken” at being passed over for the Pro Bowl. He said he wants to get 40 tackles against the Giants on Sunday.
Decorated swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23
Missy Franklin, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain as the impetus for her decision.