More than 250,000 people in the Philippines living with HIV by year-end
On average, there are 61 cases of HIV reported in the country per day, 22 percent higher than last year’s average of 50 cases per day.
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Over US$3 billion likely lost to ghost flood control projects in the Philippines
According to Senator Panfilo Lacson, he and Senate finance committee chair Sherwin Gatchalian arrived at this estimate based on some 10,000 projects inspected so far, where more…
Philippine state palace: First Family open to lifestyle check
These remarks came after the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism revealed that Ilocos Norte’s 1st District, which Rep. Marcos represents, received allocable funds…
Cyclone Senyar was rare for Southeast Asia – could a storm like it ever hit Singapore?
It is rare, but not impossible, for a tropical cyclone to form near the Equator. For Cyclone Senyar, it was whipped up by the northeast monsoon and a concurrent typhoon brewing…
Japan plans to export military command, control system to the Philippines
If the plan between the two countries’ governments is realised, it will be the first time Japan exports a command and control system for military purposes.
Philippine military flags more than 250 ‘ghost’ public works projects
The military inspected 10,000 flood control projects approved from 2016 to present, and found 252 of them to be nonexistent. It will check 20,000 more similar projects and submit…
Philippines revitalising civilian sea patrol for maritime monitoring
The government is reviving a civilian-fishermen sea-patrol force to strengthen maritime monitoring of Philippine waters, as part of efforts to boost coastal security and…
A prepared but impatient vice president: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Vice presidents do not exist to rattle markets or deepen insecurity. They exist so that, should the moment come, the country does not plunge into chaos. VP Sara Duterte’s recent…
Beyond the outrage
The writer says: "Democracies, in contrast, move slowly. But when paired with civic education, vigilance, and public participation, their institutions stand a better chance of…
Philippine central bank unveils ASEAN 2026, festivals commemorative coins
These celebrate the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage, as well as raise public awareness and foster greater interest in the country’s role as ASEAN Summit chair in 2026.