Brain stunting – a crisis threatening many Filipino children
“Brain stunting” is what Filipino health professionals call it, even though it is not a clinical diagnosis, health professionals told The Straits Times. It is a term used to…
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For millions of Filipinos, owning a home is a dream the market was never built to fulfil
Economists and housing advocates say the Philippines’ housing crisis has been decades in the making, with property price increases outpacing income growth over the years.
Philippines rejects special US status for planned Luzon industrial hub
Pax Silica is a US-led initiative aimed at securing the full technology supply chain, from critical minerals and semiconductor components to advanced manufacturing and data…
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte impeached again, but Senate trial now in doubt
Her allies have moved swiftly to tighten their grip on the Senate ahead of a looming trial that could define her 2028 presidential ambitions.
Philippines questions authenticity of China-circulated letter on Scarborough Shoal claim
Analysts say China's action aims to undermine the Philippines' position and public resolve, but Manila reaffirms its commitment to dialogue without conceding sovereignty.
Governments worldwide plan repatriations as many Middle East flights come to a halt
A look at how the authorities worldwide are coordinating emergency departures for their nationals stranded in the Middle East.
ASEAN calls Middle East escalation ‘regrettable,’ urges ceasefire after US-Israel strike on Iran
The joint statement on March 4 came four days after the Feb 28 attack that triggered the latest conflict, which has seen most South-east Asian governments issuing their own calls…
40 years after dictatorship, Philippines struggles with entrenched political dynasties
Although the revolution restored democracy, subsequent governments failed to sustain its spirit, enabling persistent corruption and political dynasties via legal loopholes.
Malampaya’s new gas find may steady Philippines’ power supply, but cheaper bills remain elusive
Filipinos face Southeast Asia's steepest electricity rates and frequent outages. Despite the find, experts say new gas ensures supply but will not reduce high consumer bills due…
Epstein e-mails spotlight Philippines as hub for scrubbing search results at ‘insanely low’ prices
The revelations have prompted calls for a Philippine congressional investigation and ethical reflection within the country's largely unregulated PR industry.