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Gatchalian: Pogo boss Lin Xunhan’s presence in next hearing vital

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian believes the presence of Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) big boss Lin Xunhan (under the identity of Lyu Dong) in the chamber’s next hearing is vital to the probe on proliferation of illegal Pogos nationwide. Gatchalian, in an ambush interview on Tuesday, said he had asked the Senate panel on women headed by Sen. Risa Hontiveros to invite Lin in the next hearing. READ: PAOCC arrests Chinese Pogo ‘boss of the boss’ “This Boss Boga otherwise known as Mr. Lin, has many revelations about the Pogo in Bamban and how Guo Hua Ping (dismissed […]…

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Quad comm: Testimonial evidence on EJKs ‘strong’

Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Mere denials cannot overturn the testimonial as well as documentary evidence linking officials of the previous administration to the alleged extrajudicial killings in Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs, congressmen said yesterday.


Mandaue traffic agency to auction off 400 impounded vehicles

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Around 400 impounded vehicles are set to be auctioned off by the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM). TEAM Assistant Department Head and Legal Division Chief Hyll Retuya said that there are over 1,000 vehicles impounded in the impounding area. However, they were only able to segregate about 400 vehicles with complete documents that are still usable. During the meeting of the Mandaue City Traffic Board on Tuesday, October 15, it was decided to coordinate with the Land Transportation Office and the Commission on Audit for the disposal of vehicles. “Importante nga (coordinate sa COA) kay […]…

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DOT targets Philippines as top health and wellness hub

Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:58:00 +0800

The Department of Tourism (DOT) seeks to position the Philippines as a hub for affordable healthcare and wellness services, expanding beyond its renowned beaches, islands and mountains to attract a wider range of tourists.


Over 26,000 Ilocos learners get measles-rubella, anti-tetanus vax

MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – About 16 percent of the 165,000 Grades 1 and 7 learners in the Ilocos Region targeted for the school-based immunization program Bakuna Eskwela have received measles-rubella (MR) and tetanus-diphtheria (TD) vaccines. Citing data as of Oct. 13, Department of Education (DepEd) 1 Assistant Director Rhoda Razon on Tuesday said about 26,000 learners were vaccinated after the program’s relaunch on Oct. 7. Of the total, the province of Pangasinan has given the MR vaccines to 5,738 students and the TD vaccines to 5,730; in La Union, 2,859 students were immunized with MR and 2,855 with TD; Ilocos Norte, […]…

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Chinese vessel ‘sideswipes’ Philippine patrol boat near Pag-asa Island

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:56:00 +0800

A Chinese maritime militia vessel “deliberately sideswiped” a Philippine patrol boat conducting a routine maritime patrol near the Pag-asa (Sandy) Cays on October 11, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said on Tuesday, October 15. 


Vancouver News

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.


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.


Descendants of Komagata Maru hopeful Vancouver will finally, after four years of back-and-forth, grant their commemoration wish

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

U.S. Hourly Electricity Demand Peaked in July with Widespread Heatwaves

Credit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:50:53 +0000

Last summer, U.S. electricity demand in the Lower 48 states was greatest at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 15, 2024, when it reached about 745 gigawatthours (GWh), based on data in our Hourly Electric Grid Monitor. In our analysis, we calculate each day’s peak according to the hour with … [continued]

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Tesla Maximum Range RWD Model 3 Appears On Configurators In Germany & The UK

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:30:47 +0000

A new version of the Tesla Model 3 will soon be available in Germany and the UK with 702 kilometers of range in the WLTP testing protocol.

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GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S.

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:47:17 +0000

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to … [continued]

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Technology News

U.S. Hourly Electricity Demand Peaked in July with Widespread Heatwaves

Credit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:50:53 +0000

Last summer, U.S. electricity demand in the Lower 48 states was greatest at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 15, 2024, when it reached about 745 gigawatthours (GWh), based on data in our Hourly Electric Grid Monitor. In our analysis, we calculate each day’s peak according to the hour with … [continued]

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Tesla Maximum Range RWD Model 3 Appears On Configurators In Germany & The UK

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:30:47 +0000

A new version of the Tesla Model 3 will soon be available in Germany and the UK with 702 kilometers of range in the WLTP testing protocol.

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GM Offers New Energy Storage Options for EV Owners Across the U.S.

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:47:17 +0000

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to … [continued]

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Immigration

Accelerate your Path to Canada: How the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core Can Support Your Canadian Dream

Credit to Author: Pearson| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:10 +0000

If you’re looking to make Canada your permanent home, you don’t want anything to delay the process. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core can help you reach your Canadian goals faster. Here’s how this IRCC-approved English language test can help you get closer to achieving your Canadian dreams. Book now and start your Canadian journey! […]

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Can I travel to Canada with a criminal record? A guide to understanding criminal inadmissibility

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:21 +0000

If you have a criminal record, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Only Canadian citizens have a right to enter Canada. Without Canadian citizenship, Canadian authorities may deem that you are inadmissible on account of criminality. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm If inadmissible on account of your […]

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How can I apply for Canadian citizenship?

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:06 +0000

If you are a Canadian permanent resident over the age of 18, who has lived in Canada for more than three of the last five years, you may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. Canadian citizenship differs greatly from permanent residence. For example, naturalized citizens can benefit from dual citizenship, the ability to take […]

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Sports

MLB, MLBPA, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
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.