News
Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
After more than a decade of diplomatic efforts spanning three administrations, Mary Jane Veloso is finally “coming home,” where she will continue to serve her prison term in accordance with a landmark arrangement with Jakarta, President Marcos announced on Wednesday.
Indonesia didn’t ask anything for Mary Jane Veloso – DFA
MANILA – Indonesia did not ask anything in exchange for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, but the Philippines will certainly remember this gesture, according to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a Palace press briefing Wednesday, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said the Philippines and Indonesia will iron out the agreement details for the transfer […]…
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Over 10 million Filipinas lack access to family planning – DOH
Credit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Over 10 million Filipino women nationwide still have no access to family planning and face the risk of unwanted pregnancy, according to the Department of Health.
EJ Obiena honors coach Vitaly Petrov after latest lifetime award
MANILA, Philippines—Filipino pole vaulting ace EJ Obiena showed gratitude to his longtime coach Vitaly Petrov, who received a prestigious award from the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday. Petrov was bestowed the IOC Coaches’ Lifetime Achievement Award in Lausanne, Switzerland for his “long-standing dedication to their respective sports and the athletes they coach.” He was awarded alongside Great Britain’s Aquatics head coach Jane Figueiredo. Obiena is among the many pole vaulters that Petro has mentored in a list that includes legends of the sport like Sergey Bubka. READ: Legend-maker Vitaly Petrov will plan EJ Obiena’s Olympic blueprint at season’s end “I […]…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s lawyers ask Marcos to grant her clemency
Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:49:00 +0800
The protracted campaign to set Mary Jane Veloso free is not yet complete, her long-time advocates and lawyers said, as they called for her clemency hours after the president’s announcement of her impending return to the Philippines from Indonesia.
Drew Arellano finishes New Zealand marathon; son Primo runs with him
Drew Arellano and his firstborn Primo had a father-and-son bonding as they joined and finished a marathon held in Queenstown, New Zealand. Drew documented their experience through his Instagram page on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The father and son appear to have run under different categories as they had different name and number tags during the race. Primo’s has a “parent/caregiver” written on it. “Not sure if it was the breathtaking snowcapped mountain range and lake views that slowed me down, or the rolling terrain—but one thing is for sure: every second of pain was totally worth it,” Drew said in […]…
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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: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:33:09 +0000
I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal … [continued]
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Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act!
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:01:26 +0000
The federal tax incentives and rebates contained in the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to be eliminated soon. Now is the time to act.
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It’s No Fun, Watching The EV Social Media Scene Fragment
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:53:56 +0000
Despite having some bad history on the platform (getting a strange ban in 2023), X/Twitter has still been a useful platform. Not only are there a still a lot of good people on there, but there’s a lot of good information for articles. It has also been very useful for … [continued]
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Technology News
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:33:09 +0000
I was surprised the other day to see that Tesla drivers were more likely to be in fatal car crashes than drivers of any other auto brand. The results are based on US data, but there is no way to split out the numbers to know what caused the fatal … [continued]
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Federal Incentives & Rebates May End Soon. Now Is The Time To Act!
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:01:26 +0000
The federal tax incentives and rebates contained in the Inflation Reduction Act are likely to be eliminated soon. Now is the time to act.
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It’s No Fun, Watching The EV Social Media Scene Fragment
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:53:56 +0000
Despite having some bad history on the platform (getting a strange ban in 2023), X/Twitter has still been a useful platform. Not only are there a still a lot of good people on there, but there’s a lot of good information for articles. It has also been very useful for … [continued]
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Immigration
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000
The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]
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BREAKING: Canada holds first healthcare Express Entry draw since July
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:31:30 +0000
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 3,000 ITAs in a healthcare category-based selection draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463 to be considered. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Today’s draw is the third […]
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How the Canadian government support newcomers with Canada Connects
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:18 +0000
The Canadian federal government has invested in programs to help newcomers settle and thrive in Canada. Eligible newcomers can take advantage of Canada Connects—a service that provides them with a local mentor—to make their transition to life in Canada quicker and easier. Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! What is Canada Connects? […]
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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.