US has ‘many requests’ on joint military alliance, Marcos Jr. says
America's requests for changes in the most recent military accord signed with the Philippines is being reviewed by Manila, the president said.
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Fake news has split Philippines ‘camps, echo chambers’: Robredo
Disinformation has virtually split the Philippines into “multiverses” that have their own versions of realities and “facts,” the Vice President said.
Trader duped by seniors in ‘Marcos gold’ investment
The victim, an admitted supporter of the Marcos family, said he fell for the dubious deal because those behind it were in their 80s.
Indonesia and Philippines: A tale of two neighbours
Indonesia is now the world’s third-largest democracy, and is expected to feature among the world’s four largest economies, just behind China, the author notes.
Philippines ramping up talks on nuclear power deals
Manila is discussing the matter with South Korea, France, and China, as the country considers nuclear power plants for the country’s growing energy needs.
Lapid bill requires drug overdose reporting; up to P500,000 fine for violators
The bill is aimed to institutionalise OD reporting and awareness systems to prevent deaths related to a drug overdose.
31 more Filipinos may be trafficking victims in Myanmar, says Hontiveros
She has claimed that the Chinese mafia is planning to establish a team of Filipino scammers in Myanmar.
To a bike-friendly future in the Philippines
Declaring the fourth Sunday of November as National Bicycle Day is a reminder of how bicycles had provided a reliable transport alternative during the Covid-19 pandemic.
What’s the top life goal of PH youth?
A survey has found that 72 per cent of its respondents consider being financially helpful to the family as their most important aspiration.
Cebu City eyes tax hike to fund development dream
If approved, the proposed budget would be 450 percent higher than the city’s budget of almost P9 billion this year.