2023 September 20 MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for distributing confiscated imported rice to poor families in Zamboanga. Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said Marcos has given smugglers and hoarders a bitter, expensive lesson where it would hurt them the most — their...
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PLDT, SMC, Ayala, BDO, Jollibee, Metrobank among world’s best companies
2023 September 16 Six Philippine conglomerates —PLDT, Ayala Corp., San Miguel Corp., BDO Unibank, Metrobank, Jollibee Foods Corp. — made it to the list of 750 “World’s Best Companies 2023” by TIME Magazine and analytics partner Statista. According to the Time.com, the inaugural list of world’s best companies was based on a formula of revenue growth, employee-satisfaction...
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Google has announced plans to remove news links in Canada, while Meta terminated its contract for journalism fellowship
Google has recently revealed its plan to eliminate Canadian news outcomes from its search engine, news aggregator, and Discover app for users in Canada. Moreover, the tech giant will discontinue its Google News Showcase program that promotes over 150 Canadian publications. These significant modifications will occur in approximately six months, coinciding with the expected implementation of the Online News Act.
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Free Nursing & Medical Professional Web Conference Friday, June 2
Do you know a newcomer in Canada who is looking to get into the Nursing & Medical Profession? Canadian Immigrant and ACCES Employment proudly present a FREE one-stop web industry-specific virtual web conference series connecting newcomers in Canada with information and inspiration to launch into their dream careers. Happening Friday, this FREE 90-minute event will discuss career development, education and aspects of settlement you need to succeed on your...
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NEARLY HALF OF WORKERS IN CANADA ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY DEBT
The Mental Health Index found that workers in Canada are experiencing increasing strain with unfavourable mental health and financial well-being scores.
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Canada extends support for those fleeing Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine
2023 March 22 Ottawa—As Russia continues its illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada will remain steadfast in its support for those who have been forced to flee. This includes helping people find a temporary safe haven in Canada and providing them with the support they need. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees...
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Ontario Provides More Money for Public Transit in Toronto
TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing more money to support the expansion and improvement of public transit services in Toronto. The funding is part of the province’s gas tax program, which will allocate more than $379.5 million to help 107 municipalities operate and improve local transit. The funding for Toronto is as follows: ·Toronto...
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Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa
In a news release, the Federal government says that more than $24 billion will be invested in Alberta's healthcare system over the next 10 years.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: Economic gains ‘waste’ if not felt by people
2023 February 20 ECONOMIC GAINS. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during the oath-taking ceremony of officials of the National Amnesty Commission (NAM), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), Marawi Compensation Board (MCB), Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) in Malacañang Palace. Marcos urged key government agencies to intensify efforts...
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hails overseas Filipinos in Japan for boosting Philippines image; vows continued aid through Department of Migrant Workers
2023 February 12 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday praised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Japan for their hard work, diligence and for putting the Philippine image in the global spotlight. The President made this remark in a meeting with the Filipino community in Japan at the Belle Salle Tokyo Nihonbashi. “Lahat ng makausap...