Credit Counselling Canada survey probes social determinants of mental health
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Some of Ontario’s guidelines for celebrating Thanksgiving in groups
A few precautions for those marking the holiday in celebrating Thanksgiving Day.
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Young Maguindanao farmer empowers youth via agriculture
MANILA – There is more to it than meets the eye. This is how 27-year-old farmer, June Rey Peñafiel from Maguindanao province, sees the future of farming in the Philippines while using the SL Agritech’s hybrid rice varieties as a better way to increase harvest and earn more. At a young age, Peñafiel has experienced the...
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Philippines’ House of Representatives OKs anti-child marriage bill on second reading
MANILA – A proposal seeking to end child marriages in the country has hurdled second reading at the House of Representatives. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 9943, which seeks to protect children by prohibiting and declaring child marriage as illegal and imposing penalties for violations. Other unlawful acts would...
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Community Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) offers FREE Cognitive Wellness Workshop for Seniors and Ontario G1 Test Prep
The Community Family Services of Ontario (CFSO) is recognized as the premier provider of family services to support neighbouring communities in Toronto, Markham, Unionville, and Mississauga. CFSO helps build a safe and harmonious community by providing professional counselling, settlement, disabilities, and special needs services to individuals and families in need. CFSO brings you a FREE...
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“Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” (BP2) couple leaves ‘urban jungle’ for simpler life in Leyte
GOING BACK. Joel, Rhea and their six-month-old child are now in Villaba, Leyte after availing of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa” program on Friday (June 4, 2021). They said life has become difficult for them in Metro Manila since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. (PNA photo by Robert Alfiler) MANILA – Metro Manila has often been compared...
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Philippine hotels in GCQ areas now allowed leisure guests aged 18 to 65
“We would have wanted to allow guests of all ages to be accommodated, knowing that when Filipinos go on vacation, we travel as a family. However, in every decision concerning the safe resumption of tourism during this pandemic, the DOT always puts premium on what our health experts recommend," Puyat added.
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White House dismisses report that U.S. wants border with Canada reopened next month
White House Press Secretary said she was not aware that any decisions had been made about the border beyond last week’s news that the restrictions, which have been in place since March 2020, would be extended to June 21.
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Mexico’s Andrea Meza is crowned the 69th Miss Universe
MANILA – Mexico’s Andrea Meza beat 73 other candidates to take home the 69th Miss Universe crown and her country’s third at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday (Monday, PH time). The 26-year-old Meza succeeded South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi, who was the longest-reigning queen due to the Covid-19 pandemic, holding...
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Make positive impact on people’s lives, PRRD urges mass media
PHL President Duterte emphasized the importance of “making a positive impact” especially now that traditional media has changed in the digital age.