Depoliticised and biodiverse: A closer look at the new Philippine peso bill designs
The new series of peso bills shifts design focus from historical figures to the environment.
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Chinese nationals tops list of those issued employment permits in the Philippines
This move includes simplifying the “labor market test,” an analysis done to determine if there are no Filipinos competent.
Filipino Olympian Delgaco looks to spearhead Filipino rowers’ SEA Games charge
This year, Joanie Delgaco is gearing up for two major competitions—the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, from September 21 to September 28, and the Southeast…
New Filipino smokers hit 9.5M from 2021 to 2023; senate, health advocates express alarm
A health expert suggested a further increase in taxation of tobacco products, and to make taxes on electronic smoking devices equal to that of tobacco products, stressing this…
Old rules no longer apply
If public opinion isn’t moved, to the extent it used to be, either by political action or advertising, it’s still true that public opinion can be moved, when the news does…
A hollow cry for peace: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Iglesia ni Cristo sounded the call, and almost two million faithful answered with their feet. The members flocked to the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Jan. 13 for the…
Armed Forces of the Philippines sees links among Chinese spy, recovered drones, falsified IDs
The Philippine Navy earlier announced that it recovered five drones last year, including the one found off San Pascual town in Masbate province on Dec. 30 with Chinese markings.
Philippine senator renews call for total worker deployment ban to Kuwait amid abuses
Tackled during the hearing were the woes of several OFWs who have had a hard time enduring their work abroad, including the fate of Jenny Alvarado, who allegedly died due to coal…
US President Trump withdraws US from ‘unfair’ Paris climate accord, WHO
Mr. Trump's move taking back the United States’ commitment to the Paris climate accord is seen as a defiant rejection of global efforts to combat planetary warming as…
Chinese engineer, 2 Filipinos nabbed for espionage targeting Philippine security
The National Bureau of Investigation, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has arrested suspected a Chinese “sleeper agent” involved in espionage activities…