A Filipino jeepney might soon roll around New York City
Dubbed “The JeepNY,” the vehicle is an initiative by a community-led organisation. They took a used model and replaced broken parts and even had some parts made custom, to…
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Putting Philippine’s growth back on track
The paper says that odds are unfortunately not in the Philippines’ favour, considering that inflation remains elevated and will likely remain so considering the recent increases…
Mayon’s quakes surge as rockfall events, sulfur dioxide emissions drop
The authorities warned residents that rockfalls, landslides, avalanches, ballistic fragments, lava flows, and moderate-sized explosions might occur within Mayon’s six kilometre…
Ayungin incident has sparked nationalism in Philippines, say political analysts
An expert said it was a “good thing” the Ayungin incident was widely publicised, as it drew a lot of attention, both domestically and internationally.
China, Philippines clash over grounded World War II-era ship at Ayungin Shoal
Beijing also repeated its exhortation to Manila to stop its resupply mission to the vessel, BRP Sierra Madre.
No promise made to China to remove grounded warship, says Philippine leader Marcos
China and the Philippines have been embroiled for years in on-off confrontations at the shoal, the latest on Saturday.
Don’t panic: Bongbong Marcos bullish rice stocks enough till El Niño’s 2023 end
In a report early this month, the National Food Authority’s rice stockpile has been found to have fallen short of the minimum inventory requirements to help the Philippines get…
Onion supply ‘adequate’ despite hoarders: Department of Agriculture
BPI director Glenn Panganiban told lawmakers that for red onions, the country has a supply enough for 162 days or more than five months.
Matching words with action
The paper says that the Philippines should now call on its allies to help reinforce its sovereign rights and, in the process, protect freedom of navigation in these dangerous…
Securing Philippine’s sovereignty calls for self-reliance in defence: Senate president
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri vowed to address the remaining gaps in the modernisation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, committing to increasing its budget.