Fake house, room ads dupe students in Philippine university town
Fake ads were used to solicit down payments from students who were searching for accommodation in the city, as they return for the new school term for in-person classes.
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8 podcasts worth listening to while driving
From 90's music dissected to a daily discussion of stoicism, here are 8 podcasts recommended by Inquirer staff to help pass time the next time you find yourself middle of a…
Boracay foreign arrivals jump by 246%
The monthlong figure of foreign arrivals was almost equivalent to the total number of foreigners who visited the island from February to June, which stood at 18,845.
Pandemic pushes 2.3 million Filipinos into poverty
Despite recent employment gains due to the reopening of more economic sectors, the Philippines’ latest jobless rate in June was still the second-worst in emerging Asia.
Floods destroy school materials in Mindanao
Officials of the Department of Education said equipment and other materials lost in two schools alone ran to over P1 million.
Philippine poverty incidence rises to 18.1% in 2021; close to 20 million Filipinos considered poor
In general, ten regions recorded higher poverty incidence among the population in 2021 when compared to data recorded in 2018.
Sugar crisis may trigger price hikes of processed food, beverages
Over the weekend, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he might consider importing as much as 150,000 metric tons of sugar in October.
An alliance restored: Marcos Jr.’s US policy
While open to robust commercial ties with China, Mr. Marcos has effectively tossed out his predecessor’s often fawning, if not slavish, predisposition toward the Asian…
Abra earthquake’s trail of destruction
On July 27, 2022, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Lagangilang, Abra, sending tremors throughout Luzon, killing at least 10 people and leaving many families homeless.
Philippines resumes talks with China on Chinese-funded transport projects
So far, Philippines - under the Duterte administration - had already borrowed from China a total of US$1.1 billion.