Cayetano calls for permanent ban of e-sabong

MMDA’s window hours for prov’l buses spark uproar among netizens

MANILA – Netizens and commuters called on the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday to cancel its implementation of the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. window...

Vaccine experts’ decision for 2nd booster shot out soon

MANILA – The recommendation of the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) for the rollout of the second booster administration will be out soon, Vaccine Expert Panel chairperson...

DBP inks pact with 10 HEIs for scholarship program

MANILA – State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is set to launch the fourth batch of scholars under its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, the...

LTFRB rolls out ‘Libreng Sakay’ for NLET to Cubao, PITX routes

MANILA – Going to nearby provinces from Metro Manila is now more convenient after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) expanded its Libreng Sakay (free...

Vaccine expert panel recommends booster shot for 12-17 years old

MANILA – The country’s vaccine expert panel (VEP) has recommended the administration of the first booster dose for children ages 12 to 17 years old as face-to-face...

Countrywide action to crack down on handguns needed, advocates tell federal minister

OTTAWA — Prominent firearm-control advocates are urging the Liberal government to abandon plans to allow provinces to ban handguns, saying regional measures will lead to a...

Canada needs a stronger COVID-19 detection system, experts say

Experts say Canada needs to develop a robust system to detect COVID-19 activity in the absence of wide-scale PCR testing.  Since the onset of the Omicron...

Commemorating World Book Day With a First Look at ‘My Father’s Dragon’ and More Family Friendly Adaptations

Mystical castles far far away; fantastical worlds filled with adventure; cats that can sing, dance and rhyme – some of the first stories we fall in...

Celebrate National Canadian Film Day on Netflix With 21 New Titles

It’s National Canadian Film Day, so grab a bag of ketchup chips and a can of Canada Dry, and celebrate with Netflix!  Starting today, you can...