Active Covid-19 cases breach 9,000 mark in Philippines
The country logged more than 1,000 new cases for three consecutive days since June 30.
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China warns Philippine troops at Ayungin Shoal: Don’t make trouble
Beijing has been trying for years to prevent the Navy’s resupply missions but over the past months, it has displayed new tactics.
June inflation likely zoomed past 6%: Economists
The last time that headline inflation hit the 6-percent mark was the 6.1-percent rate in November 2018, at the height of the rice crisis, which led to import liberalization.
Philippines logs 1,309 Covid-19 infections, highest in 4 months
Metro Manila continued to lead with the highest number of infections per region in the last two weeks with 4,529 cases.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once and Hollywood’s wake up call to Asian excellence
Everything, Everywhere is a welcome addition to a growing line of Asian media that has overturned box offices and captivated global audiences within the last year and a half.
Inflation, growth challenges to weigh on Marcos admin
A global risk intelligence firm warned that in emerging markets like the Philippines, the cost-of-living crisis will drive a spike in civil unrest, with knock-on impacts for…
Lawmakers, media groups hit Rappler closure order
A former media practitioner lamented how the Duterte government was now showing a preference for vloggers and social media influencers, while “crushing” registered news…
62-year-old rights worker walks free after 16 months in jail
Nimfa Lanzanas was among the six people arrested on March 7, 2021, in the so-called Bloody Sunday operation of the police and the army in the Calabarzon Region.
Weighing Duterte’s legacy
Many reforms began during President Duterte's time but no narration of his legacy would be complete without a mention of his shortcomings.
P200 billion domestic debt eyed at start of Bongbong Marcos administration
The Bureau of the Treasury will target local creditors wary of the prevailing high-interest rate environment.