For once, swift justice: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Like many other criminal cases in this country, which by and large end up languishing in court for years, even decades, the indictment brought against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac…
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Vietnam, Philippines boost strategic defence partnership
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976, the two countries have achieved substantive results across various fields, particularly economy, trade, defence-security,…
Coming of age in the Philippines
A girl's "debut" at 18, young boys undergoing circumcision, and graduating from college are some of the rites of passage in the archipelagic nation.
Philippines among world’s most water-stressed countries due to climate change
If unaddressed, a new report by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warns that 40 to 80 percent of the country’s water supply could…
Philippine President Marcos dares ex-congressman Zaldy Co: Come home; I’ll face your accusations against me
“It means nothing,” Marcos said in a press briefing on Monday. “For it to mean something, he should come home. He should face his cases.”
Philippine politics in the grip of families—and vice versa
The writer laments: "But, unless we learn to honor these boundaries—between family and politics, faith and power, public duty and private interest—we will continue to see…
‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims
Senator Imee’s allegations laid bare the depth of the rift within the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling family, which saw the peak of their political comeback in the 2022…
Accused in Philippine flood works mess go missing; ‘manhunt’ on
The Quezon City Police District reported that despite visiting all registered addresses of four of the accused, its operatives failed to serve the warrants because “none of the…
High cost of health care: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Higher government spending on health has not translated into a big reduction in out-of-pocket spending, or the costs borne directly by households.
Philippine government seeks Interpol red notice vs ex-Rodrigo Duterte spokesperson Harry Roque
Mr Roque is facing charges of qualified human trafficking in relation to an alleged scam hub in Pampanga province. Since being charged, he has attempted to seek asylum from…