Arianne Lacanilao

Don’t let financial shame be your ruin: open conversations can help ease the burden of personal debt

Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders are worried about the cost of living, and a quarter are worried about putting food on the table. But the shame...

Internet and phone services are becoming more affordable across Canada

According to the latest version of Canada’s Price Comparison Study of Telecom Services, prices for both wireless and home internet services declined across Canada in 2022....

How immigration helped Canada set a new population growth record in 2022

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that,...

U.S. President Biden makes first official visit to Canada as two countries agree to update Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada and the U.S. have announced they have agreed to reform the Safe Third Country Agreement. U.S. President Joe Biden is in Ottawa today on an...

Visiting Canada this summer if you have a criminal record

Individuals who have a criminal record may be at risk of being found criminally inadmissible to Canada—something which can deny them a visitor visa and entry...

How can you be granted Canadian citizenship after becoming a permanent resident?

You must be a permanent resident before you can apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident, this means that you are not under...

PCG seeks aid from int’l fund to address Mindoro oil spill

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has sought the assistance of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPCF) to boost the country’s efforts in cleaning...

Reset of COC filing period for BSKE to lessen poll violence

MANILA – An official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) believed that the rescheduling of the filing period of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) can help minimize...

PH, China bat to resolve South China Sea row; fishing tie-up eyed

‘Salam, Ramadan Mubarak!’: 4 ways schools can bring Ramadan into the classroom

As Muslims begin observing Ramadan, it’s a good time to consider the importance of building a strong sense of belonging at school. Affirming the identities of...