Philippines

• Typhoon Doksuri slams into China after killing dozens in Philippines

  The typhoon is the most powerful to make landfall in China this year and second-strongest to hit southeastern Fujian province since Typhoon Meranti in 2016.

  World

  Jul 28
  
• No way of ‘adjudicating facts’ in deals between corrupt firms and prosecutors: Quebec judge

  Remediation agreements are a new part of the legal landscape, that were supposed to make it easier to bring corrupt companies to justice.

  Canada

  Jul 10
  
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• Philippines raises alarm as Chinese boats increase presence in disputed sea

  The Philippines won a 2016 arbitration case that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea, where about US$3 trillion worth of sea-borne goods pass every year.

  World

  Jul 7
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• Quebec forensics firm to pay $10M to avoid charges over bribes promised to Philippine officials

  The deal between Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc. and federal prosecutors has been approved by the Superior Court of Quebec.

  Canada

  May 31
• Foreign-educated nurses say health care staff shortage solution already in Canada

  A Philippines government official said the country needs 350,000 nurses. An ICU nurse from the Philippines is waiting to get her nurse accreditation so she can work in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Province planning to bring 350 nurses to Manitoba after recruiting mission in Philippines

  A Manitoba delegation has returned from the Philippines and it's bringing with it some help for Manitoba's ailing health-care system.

  Health

  Mar 1
• Saskatchewan nurses union says short-term actions needed to address health care issues

  Merriman anticipates people to be on the ground in Saskatchewan before the end of the year while they work in a bridging program to help them transition.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2022
• At least 50 dead, dozens missing as storm hits Philippines

  At least 42 people were swept away by rampaging floodwaters or were hit by debris-filled mudslides in three towns in Maguindanao province from Thursday night to early Friday.

  Weather

  Oct 29, 2022
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• EXCLUSIVE: The hunt for the Abu Sayyaf militants who kidnapped and beheaded two Canadians

  A Global News investigation uncovers the untold story of the military and police operation against Abu Sayyaf that followed the killings of John Ridsdel and Robert Hall

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
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• 173 people safe after Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway

  A Korean Air plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines late Sunday, but authorities said all 173 people on board were safe.

  World

  Oct 23, 2022