Our bondage to rice
"The fact that many Filipinos eat rice thrice a day is something that we take for granted, and the best doctors can hope for is that they might change to healthier (and lower…
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Harvard’s first-ever Filipino classes foster cultural connection, community
These courses, spanning beginner and intermediate levels, have garnered enthusiastic participation from students eager to reconnect with the Filipino language at Harvard. ed
2 Chinese Navy ships spotted as US, Philippines make joint patrols in West Philippine Sea
The previous joint patrols of Manila and Washington also saw the presence of Chinese vessels and aircraft.
Philippine foreign affairs department slams Chinese envoy’s remark on West Philippine Sea
The remarks come after a Chinese envoy said the arbitral ruling which invalidated the claims of China over the South China Sea and stated that the Philippines has exclusive…
Marcos contemplating doling out rice instead of cash for government program: Agriculture department executive
The executive explained that the proposal will take out the government program bracket and may spare recipients from the effects of volatile rice market prices since they also buy…
In Luzon, dry spell brings hardship to coconut farmers
Coconut farmers expect reduced yield because of the expected prolonged heat from El Nino, a supporter said.
Is the government helpless against worsening traffic in Metro Manila?
Metro Manila’s traffic are caused by both “lack of driver discipline” and “better road safety facilities”, notes the writer.
Expert commends Philippine efforts to expose China actions in West Philippine Sea
The new information campaign is a complete departure from the practice during Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency of belatedly reporting or not at all disclosing incidents of…
China expels Philippine vessel from South China Sea waters
A Chinese spokesman said the Philippine vessel had entered its water multiple times,
Chinese companies bag contracts for P73-B Davao transport project
The project would involve the construction of more than 1,000 bus stops along bus corridors with shelters to protect passengers from the weather and could serve 800,000 passengers…