In fourth state of the nation address, Philippine President Marcos touts gains but issues strong warnings
President Marcos issued multiple warnings, targeting various sectors including criminals, private concessionaires, and government officials.
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Philippine VP Duterte to skip President Marcos’ state of the nation address again as rift widens
In the Philippines’ political culture, where symbolism often weighs as heavily as policy, Ms Duterte's absence underscores the current state of national politics: divided,…
Over 3,000 classrooms in the Philippines damaged by southwest monsoon
Several days of heavy rain have also resulted in 24,648 schools suspending in-person classes.
Education crisis persists, jobs gap widens in the Philippines: assessment
The current crisis affecting graduates is not simply a matter of unemployment, but of a skills mismatch rooted in the “structural failure” in the country’s “education to…
Majority of Filipinos support Philippines rejoining ICC, survey says
In terms of awareness, the survey results showed that 85 per cent of respondents reported having either seen, read, or heard about the ICC; 13 per cent stated they were unaware of…
Philippine VP Sara Duterte still mum on 2028 election plans: ‘I might get killed’
The vice president pointed out that she is already being pinned down by the current administration, from being targeted by alleged political attacks to being impeached.
More Filipinos turning to AI as source of news — report
Apart from the rise of AI as a news source, other central emerging theme across the globe is the rise of an alternative media ecosystem, particularly, YouTubers, TikTokers, and…
Philippine President Marcos declines courtesy resignations of key Cabinet members
Among those retained are the secretaries for education, health, and agriculture, tourism among others.
Expelled lawmaker turned over to Philippine authorities, departs Timor Leste for Manila
Teves is facing multiple counts of murder and frustrated murder under the Revised Penal Code, and is wanted in connection with the killing of Degamo, also known as the Pamplona…
Philippine President Marcos signs law strengthening childcare for kids ages 0-5
Signed on May 8, the “Early Childhood Care and Development System Act,” the Presidential Communications Office said the law was passed to “implement the State’s policy to…