Food vendors on Bohol’s Virgin Island out for good
Meaning to keep the tourist traffic in town, Mayor Edgardo Arcay said, “if food prices are overpriced, no one will visit Panglao.”
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Weak peso, stock market hit Filipino billionaires’ net worths hard
Filipino billionaires lost a combined $7 billion over the last year as their fortunes were pummeled by the plunging value of the peso against the US dollar.
Maguindanao floods displace 15,000 families
Flooding has been a recurring problem in Datu Montawal province in the Philippines as the town serves as a catch basin for river waters from the bigger rivers.
Philippines cancels Russia helicopter deal over US sanctions
Philippine ambassador to Washington Jose Romualdez said the decision to cancel was triggered by "the Ukrainian war".
Set record straight on how monkeypox spreads: LGBTQ+ group
The group condemned the misinformation that circulated amongst celebrities and influencers about getting the virus through sexual contact between men.
No room for complacency
It is the fear of the unknown that the government must address, as monkeypox has become part of the health lexicon only recently.
12.2 million Filipino families felt ‘poor’ in Q2 of 2022: Survey
This figure, according to the Social Weather Stations, points to an increase from the 10.9 million Filipino families who felt “poor” during the first quarter of the year.
As Duterte stepped down, more Filipinos tighten belts to make ends meet
The percentage of Filipino families, who rated themselves poor, hit 54 per cent, or 13.1 million households, in December 2019, the highest in five years.
Duterte ‘kill’ remarks vs drug, crime suspects: Figures of speech or policy?
Fatou Bensouda, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, expressed belief that the statements were not empty words.
Another harassment incident recorded in Ayungin Shoal
Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation located 105 nautical miles off Palawan and is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.