Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte now under police custody
The former president was the chief architect of the bloody drug war waged during his tenure as the country’s Chief Executive and as mayor of Davao City.
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The Trumpian worldview
Leaders like US President Donald Trump, the writer says, "do not just sell a worldview; they also present themselves as the only ones who can fix what is wrong."
Philippine ex-president Duterte on possible ICC arrest warrant: I did everything for Filipinos
Meanwhile, the Marcos administration said it “is prepared for any eventuality” regarding the ICC’s issuance of an arrest warrant for the former president.
A toast to the talent of Filipina artists: Art exhibits this Women’s History Month
Beyond all-women exhibits, numerous standout shows are currently running across the Philippines. At West Gallery, Patrick de Veyra presents gestural works that blend printed…
The silent rise of Chinese soft power in the Philippines
Despite such news that greatly contributed to the negative sentiment against China as a whole, it is interesting to see how mainland Chinese businesses, food, and trends have…
Silent no more: How children with disabilities fight online sexual abuse in the Philippines
With the Philippines long considered the global epicenter of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children, the numbers paint a horrifying picture. Over 400,000 children have…
Philippine President Marcos unfazed by education crisis amid noontime show incident: State Palace
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro added that the shortcomings of one do not translate as the overall fault of the government’s efforts to improve…
In Philippine province of Pangasinan, milkfish growers brace for fish kills amid extreme heat
To mitigate losses, a cooperative official advised pond operators with overstocked ponds to harvest some fish early, even if they are below the marketable size of 350 grams.
Resupply mission to Philippine troops in disputed shoal completed without Chinese harassment
The March 4 rotation and resupply mission to Filipino troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin was the second this year after the first mission on Jan. 24, which also…
Report warns of alarming trend in Philippines, world obesity
In 2021 alone, obesity-related diseases were responsible for 30,329 premature deaths, which means tens of thousands of Filipinos lost their lives too soon due to conditions linked…