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DENR on Di Caprio’s call to protect Masungi: No one is exempt from law

By Marita Moaje, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)  on Thursday maintained that the Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) and...

DOJ: Almost 12K PDLs freed, jail congestion rate down to 239%

By Benjamin Pulta, Philippine News Agency MANILA – The release of nearly 12,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) resulted in a significant decrease in the congestion rate...

Cultural differences impede trade for most countries — but not China

It’s a widely accepted notion among economists that cultural differences can pose a significant barrier to trade. The larger the cultural gap between two countries –...

Crisis-level ratings of the health system are a flashing danger sign

(Version française disponible ici) The COVID-19 pandemic identified cracks in the health-care system and put the issue at the top of people’s minds. Last year, the...

A safer online experience doesn’t require sacrificing privacy

In May, Ofcom, the U.K.’s communications regulator, proposed a package of measures to implement the Online Safety Act aimed at improving children’s safety on social media....

House leader backs longer-term land lease to foreigners

MANILA – The chairperson of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Thursday expressed support for the proposal allowing the long-term lease of land to...

Thai FM praises PH economic performance under Marcos admin

MANILA – Visiting Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has praised the country’s economic performance under the Marcos administration and conveyed the growing interest among Thai firms in...

Lawmaker wants age restriction in anti-trafficking law amended

Canada ’sleepwalking’ into cashless society, consumer advocates warn

Only about 1 in 10 transactions involve physical money, says recent report A consumer group is urgently calling on the federal government to follow other jurisdictions...

Public transit funding is broken. Montreal may have some ideas to fix it

Greater Montreal transit agencies expect growing deficits in coming years Public transit may be essential, but funding that service has become more and more difficult. Elected officials in Montreal...