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.
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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.
Marcos, legal aides tackle Duterte ICC case
Rodrigo Duterte was charged with multiple murders as part of the allegation that the administration had committed crimes against humanity for the thousands killed in his drug war.
‘Traumatized’ Abra folk camp out in fear after earthquake
Many residents have been sleeping outside their homes, with many of these houses cracked and damaged by tremors felt as far as Metro Manila and Cavite province.
Magnitude 7 earthquake jolts Abra, other parts of Luzon
Abra, home to nearly 250,000 people, is a landlocked province in the northern Philippines. Rugged mountains enclose its deep valleys and sloping hills.
3.3 million Filipino students sign up on first day of enrollment
The Department of Education expects around 28.6 million learners to enroll for the coming school year.
Bongbong Marcos’ 1st national address: Inheriting Duterte problems, plotting solutions
The Philippines’ inflation rate hit 6.1 per cent in June, the highest since the rice crisis in 2018, when the inflation rate was 6.9 per cent.
Philippines won’t give up even a square inch of territory: Bongbong Marcos
He also said strong bonds and collaboration were needed among nations, especially in times of crisis.