Sexual predators prowling schools as youth group in disbelief over low number of cases
Youth group Enough is Enough said “there is no way that there were only 70 cases of sexual abuse of students in the past year.”
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Manila mulls taxidermy for elephant Mali
Mali, the country’s only elephant, died on Tuesday afternoon, according to Manila Zoo’s chief veterinarian Dr. Heinrich Patrick Peña-Domingo.
Philippine government urged to cancel China funding for infrastructure projects
Public policy think thank Infrawatch convener Terry Ridon stressed the need for the country to diversify its funding sources for infrastructure projects.
Duterte to Marcos: Reversing course
Just over a year after leaving Malacañang, former president Rodrigo Duterte is witnessing the country reverse course and pivot from his major programs, policies, and actions.
Senators move to pass Philippine maritime zones law to stop China’s bullying
Senate Bill No. 2492 was elevated to the Senate floor by the chamber’s special committee on Philippine maritime and admiralty zones through its chairman, Senator Francis…
Philippines fishing vessel seized in Indonesian waters
The Marine and Fishery Resources Management suspects a potentially new modus operandi in poaching in the area after discovering the dried seafood products on board.
Philippine Senate approves P5.7 trillion national budget for 2024
With 21 voting in the affirmative, no negative votes, and one abstention, House Bill No. 8980, which contains the national budget for next year, was approved by senators. A…
Government secured last Filipino held by Hamas in Gaza: President Marcos
President Marcos also thanked Israeli authorities for overseeing Filippino Noralyn Babadilla’s release.
Resumption of reclamation projects in Philippines cheered, jeered
An activist fisherfolk group questioned the “sudden turnaround” by Malacanang on the suspension order issued three months ago covering all such undertakings around Manila Bay.
A Deep Dive: 10 Things To Do in El Nido, Palawan
We embark on such adventures not necessarily to have it easy, but to enjoy life beyond the confines of our rooms and our cities. After all, these trips make memories we can laugh…