Myanmar nationals stranded in Philippine province of Zambales long to go home
Soe San Naing, 33, the boat’s skipper, expressed his longing to return to Myanmar in an interview recently. While he acknowledged that the PCG personnel in Zambales were…
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End the export of Filipinos: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Ending the labor export policy is not just about economics—it is about preserving the dignity of Filipino workers.
Do we need a revolution?
Philippine politics is a classic case of an “unstable equilibrium.” It may seem like a beautiful chaos on the surface, but it’s also increasingly unsustainable, and…
Filipino inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s homecoming on Dec. 18, says Indonesian executive
Ms. Veloso has spent the last 14 years behind bars in Indonesia, nine of which she spent on death row for a drug trafficking conviction.
Philippines’ Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Mt. Kanlaon remained at alert level 3 (intensified unrest). It recorded 12 volcanic earthquakes…
Philippine President Marcos on country’s current state: We’re quite stable amid political noise
Mr. Marcos did not specify what he was referring to as “noise,” but it was only in the past month when the rift between him and Vice President Sara Duterte took a turn for the…
UK officially joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc
The alliance comprises fellow G7 members Canada and Japan, plus long-standing allies Australia and New Zealand, alongside Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore and…
The Church in a globalised world
The Church’s openness to globalisation—not as a threat but as an opportunity to manifest its universal mission—is a beacon of hope in a fractured world.
Underarm whitener from Thailand found with mercury
Q-nic Care Whitening Underarm Cream, which was manufactured in Thailand, contained 6,109 parts per million (ppm) of mercury—above the 1-ppm limit of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive…
Philippine, US air forces hold drill off Pacific coast
The training was meant to provide pilots and maintenance teams “an opportunity to increase shared capabilities and enhance interoperability,” says the US Pacific Air Forces…