Arianne Lacanilao

Bill allowing married women to retain maiden name gets House nod

MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said the final reading approval of a measure allowing married women to retain their maiden surnames is a...

101 of 191 cases recover from oil spill-related illnesses – DOH

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported 14 more individuals who were affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. In a media...

US insurer extends bidding process for SVB entities

Labor groups seek P1,140 minimum wage in NCR

MANILA – Several labor groups in Metro Manila on Tuesday asked the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) – National Capital Region (NCR) to double...

Over 400 LGUs not ready for full devolution yet – DBM chief

MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday said around 450 local government units (LGUs), particularly fourth and fifth class municipalities, are not...

Comelec studying calls to push back COC filing period for BSKE

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the proposal of lawmakers to push back the filing period of the Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) for...

Poe: Release of PSA’s IRR to boost investments, create more jobs

MANILA – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday said the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 11659 or the Public Service Act (PSA)...

New bill fails to address human rights abuses in supply chains

Human rights and environmental abuses at the hands of Canadian companies are widespread, and little legislation exists to ensure accountability. For example, Barrick Gold Corp. has...

Canada has committed to protecting nature. Are we up to the challenge?

(Version française disponible ici) In December 2022, decision-makers from around the world came together to draft and adopt a global plan to protect and restore nature. The...

Ontario Introducing Highest Fines in Canada for Withholding Worker Passports

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is introducing the Working for Workers Act, 2023, which would, if passed, continue to lead the country in providing ground-breaking...