Steep rise in dengue cases in parts of Mindanao alarm health authorities
According to the Ministry of Health, cases rose from 1500 to 2124 from July to mid-August, with an average daily infection of 48 cases.
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Philippines—a geostrategic battleground?
The writer says the Philippines should focus on resolving the climate emergency and social inequities, and preventing future pandemics.
Philippine Department of Agriculture pushes boost to salt making
Early August, the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc., called for a budget for the local salt industry as the country was sourcing 93 percent of its salt needs from…
Philippines declares ‘war’ against online child pornography
Concerned government agencies promised to prioritise holding violators accountable for exploiting children online.
2 dead, hundreds flee as Tropical Storm Florita lashes Luzon
The storm dumped heavy rains in most parts of Luzon, displacing at least 500 people in Cagayan province.
Filipinos spend a third of budget for food: Study
The study also found that utilities, transportation, and food totaled 49 per cent of the expenditure share of Filipino homes in 2018.
Strategic reset: Marcos Jr. and China
By all indications, President Marcos Jr. seems intent on pursuing a more results-oriented China policy.
Peso continues slide, drops past 56:$1
The peso continued to weaken even after the central bank announced an increase in policy rates by 0.5 percentage points, two trading days ago.
Nearly a third of Philippines’ P5.3 trillion budget used to pay for debts
Despite the huge repayment, the government’s outstanding debt will still jump to a new high of P14.63 trillion by end 2023.
Philippine schools reopen; vice-president says it’s ‘victory’ for education
With schools opening once again, “this is also a victory for all the teachers, support staff, parents… and all education stakeholders,” vice-president Sara Duterte said.