Philippines elections: 2 million ‘defective’ ballots reclassified as ‘good’
The printing committee said whenever a ballot from a certain precinct was found to be defective, the rest of the ballots for that precinct would automatically be discarded.
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Philippines seeks private sector help in fight to end kids’ malnutrition
The World Bank noted in a 2021 report that for almost three decades there has been almost no improvement in the prevalence of undernutrition in the Philippines.
Philippines should maintain neutrality amid Russian invasion of Ukraine: Duterte
He added that he would not allow Filipino soldiers to fight, should the Americans engage in war.
Philippines braces for spillover impact of Russia sanctions
The World Bank said Philippine authorities should watch out for the extent that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will contribute to a further increase in energy and food inflation.
Philippines just the latest to spot, protest against Chinese spy ship
The 6,000-ton Dongdiao-class ships are fitted with sophisticated communications systems and radars designed to monitor and eavesdrop on other militaries.
Duterte nixes suspension of fuel excise tax; approves P200 monthly subsidy to poor families
The Department of Finance said this is a more equitable response to the rising price of fuel rather than suspending excise tax on fuel, which would only benefit “richer…
Luzon’s jeepney drivers find ways to cope with high fuel cost
The problems are worsened by what was described as “excessive” terminal fees and other monthly charges being collected by a private transportation terminal for jeepneys,…
Boracay tourist arrivals hitting pre-pandemic mark
Despite the continued surge in tourist numbers, foreign arrivals, which comprised about half of visitors before the pandemic, remained minimal.
Philippines govt bites high rate bullet, borrows P9.14B amid ‘risky’ Ukraine-Russia war
The government borrows more locally through treasury bills and bonds to temper foreign exchange risks while taking advantage of flushing liquidity in the financial system.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy after China Navy’s illegal incursions in Sulu Sea
The authorities say a People’s Liberation Army–Navy Electronic Reconnaissance Ship entered Philippine waters without permission and lingered in the area for three days.