Facts, not histrionics: Philippine Daily Inquirer
President Marcos did not hide his aversion to certain provisions of the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy bill or Senate Bill No. 1979, a measure that seeks to make sex education…
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429-day ordeal ends for 17 Philippine seafarers held by Yemeni rebels
The Filipinos and eight other foreign seafarers were held hostage after their cargo ship, MV Galaxy Leader, came under Houthi attack in the Red Sea on Nov. 19, 2023.
Hero dog ‘Bayani’ uncovers almost US$3 million worth of drugs at Cebu City port
The dog's name "Bayani" means "hero" in Filipino.
China urges the Philippines to protect Chinese national’s rights after suspected ‘sleeper agent’ arrest
Last January 20, National Bureau of Investigation Director Jaime Santiago identified the arrested Chinese national as Deng Yuanqing, a technical software engineer allegedly…
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.
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.