Waves from the Tonga tsunami are still being felt in Australia – and even a 50cm surge could knock you off your feet

The eruption of the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai created a tsunami felt across the Pacific Ocean. This includes Australia, where small but measurable tsunami waves...

Canada’s pandemic recovery urgently needs a national school meal program

COVID-19 has exposed yet again the critical importance of Canada catching up with other G7 nations by developing and implementing a national school meal program. School...

Planning a trip to Canada in 2022? How you can overcome your criminal record

Although the coronavirus pandemic has entered its third calendar year, tourism to Canada is set to rebound in 2022. Unlike in 2020 and 2021, Canada is...

Travellers must be fully vaccinated to enter Canada starting January 15

Travellers to Canada will now have to be fully vaccinated in order to enter to country. Some exempt travellers may still enter, but will be subject...

Protect your finances as a Canadian newcomer with insurance

One of the most important things you can do as a Canadian newcomer is to set up your finances right away. This includes getting your insurance...

Individual rights should subserve public good, anti-vaxxers told

MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday reminded those who refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19 that their individual rights must subserve public good. He...

Marcos included in final list of candidates for 2022 polls

MANILA – Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will be part of the final list of candidates for the May 9, 2022 polls, an official of...

Government of Canada invests $35 million to expand settlement services for newcomers in small towns and rural communities

Newcomers to Canada play a crucial role in the future of our country and contribute in important ways to our society and economic recovery from the...

OPS warns public vs. fraudulent medical bonds, insurance

Bill expanding coverage of tertiary education subsidy OK’d

MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading the proposal seeking to expand the coverage of the tertiary education...