MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the southwest monsoon or habagat could end within the first half of October. “Simultaneous with the…
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University ranked first among Philippine institutions in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the fifth year in a row. The Ateneo was in the 1001-1200…
THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided houses in Valle Verde, Pasig City, allegedly owned by former speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife, Rowena, in August over information that high-powered firearms were…
FORMER Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Hernandez and six other former DPWH officials pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a graft charge over the alleged P77-million ghost flood…
SENATE Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Sen. Panfilo Lacson traded barbs anew over the flood control probe, with Cayetano accusing Lacson of interfering in investigations and Lacson hitting back that he was…
CITING years of “manufactured” water shortages, financial drain and alleged environmental sabotage, a consumer advocacy group and whistleblowers on Wednesday filed a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman against…
THE Department of Education (DepEd) has started nationwide monitoring visits to public and private schools participating in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). The process, conducted by monitoring…
MORE Filipino adults believe Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is performing better than the prosecution in her impeachment trial, a noncommissioned survey released on Wednesday said. The National Momentum…
SEN. Erwin Tulfo has filed Senate Bill (SB) 2511, or the proposed Philippine Tourism Campaign Slogan Act. Under the measure, the Department of Tourism (DOT), in consultation with relevant stakeholders, is mandated to…
FEMALE lawmakers and health experts on Tuesday pushed for HPV vaccination of boys and better use of Gender and Development (GAD) funds for cervical cancer prevention as the Philippines continues to lag behind several…
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said the government is actively preparing for the projected effects of a super El Niño. This comes after the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab projected that 6,500 Filipinos may die from…
THE Philippines risks a growing mismatch between the jobs it has been preparing workers for and those most vulnerable to artificial intelligence, an international development expert warned. Elizabeth King, a…
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has extended the appointments of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Wednesday. Recto said Marcos…
TRANSPORT group Piston pushed through with the second day of its nationwide strike on Wednesday, while Manibela called off its planned protest, reiterating that it is a nonpartisan organization. Piston said protesters…
THE proposed P10.7 billion Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (Caiss) project will enhance, not duplicate, existing Philippine border security systems, according to the project’s technology officer. “This…
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) plans to bring in more experts in priority areas beginning in 2027 as it moves into the next phase of its Science and Technology (S&T) Fellows Program. DOST Secretary…
SEN. Bam Aquino said that government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) should be assessed not solely on their revenue contributions, but their public service as well. Aquino made the call during the Senate…
LAMITAN CITY — A female member of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Abu Sayyaf Group (DI-ASG) implicated in the fatal ambush of three Army intelligence operatives in this province was killed while her husband escaped from the…
BAGUIO CITY — The Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR) has activated a special investigation task group to lead the probe into the killing of Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Benguet Lending Center head Julio…
MAGALANG, Pampanga — The United Pilipinos Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) on Thursday filed multiple complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman against Magalang Mayor Malu Lacson and 10 other local officials and…
MANILA, Philippines — Favored to win the gold medal, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to Xiyu Wang of China in a grueling three-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, in their women's tennis semifinal duel at the 20th Asian Games…
Olongapo City — A broader health care collaboration was forged after Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Jun Ebdane Jr. attended the Prime HealthCare meet and greet session on Sept. 25 at UltiCare Medical Center in Barretto…
BACOLOD CITY — A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (Cafgu) was killed, and two soldiers were injured in an hourlong firefight with suspected communist rebels in Barangay Malasibog, Escalante City, on…
LAMITAN CITY — The Ministry of Public Works (MPW)-Basilan District Engineering Office (BDEO) formally awarded 20 high-impact infrastructure projects on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to the winning local contractors, kicking off…
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — Local authorities confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that no shooting incident occurred at Isulan National High School, clarifying that a loud noise that triggered an immediate campus lockdown…
THE House of Representatives adopted a resolution honoring 15-year-old Scout Chris Lorenz Tanglao Fabian, who was killed while trying to protect his classmates during the June 22 shooting at San Jose National High…
MANDAUE CITY — At least 600 metal detectors will be distributed to public high schools across Cebu Province as the provincial government strengthens measures to prevent violence and improve safety on school grounds…
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) should pay attention to the public utility drivers’ growing calls for a fare increase amid successive fuel price hikes. He said the…
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 69-year-old American in Angeles City over alleged abusive and derogatory behavior toward Filipinos during a mall altercation. The BI identified the foreigner as Patrick…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Law enforcement authorities across Western Mindanao intercepted over P16.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and seized motorized transport craft in separate coastal operations here and in Liloy town…
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun distributing more than P105 million in emergency cash assistance to sugarcane farmers and plantation workers in Capiz affected by the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY — This city is ramping up security and logistical preparations for the 20th Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ADMM-Plus, which Cebu will host from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 2026. City…
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Gov. Jose Gambito has renewed a long-standing bid to reopen Bagabag Airport, enlisting Canadian experts to conduct a feasibility study to address transport bottlenecks that have constrained…
(Note: There were some factual errors contained in my last Friday column. The projected palay harvest decline estimate by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) should read 3.19 million metric tons (MMT) instead of…
CHICAGO, Illinois — A federal judge has granted Paramount’s settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing the companies to soon close their $81 billion…
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is strengthening its efforts to prepare Filipino workers for emerging opportunities in the blue economy, focusing on developing future-ready skills and creating more…
ACEN Corp. on Wednesday said that subsidiary Unlimited Renewables Holdings B.V. had completed the sale of a 49-percent stake in Indian solar project developer Ijya Five Renewables Private Ltd. for an undisclosed amount…
MERALCO PowerGen Corp. (MGen) on Wednesday said that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with PLDT Inc.’s VITRO REIT Inc. for the joint feasibility study and development of sustainable power-enabled digital…
THE Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) on Wednesday raised concerns over sanctions imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) following its recent network performance validation…
THE Meat Importers and Traders Association (MITA) has opposed the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to raise pork tariffs, warning that the move would increase food prices without addressing problems confronting…
THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has supported the industry’s call for a two-tier tax on sweetened beverages that would favor drinks made entirely with locally produced cane sugar. SRA Administrator Pablo…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that the National Food Authority (NFA) was expanding its warehouse capacity in Tarlac to buy more palay (unmilled rice) from farmers. The NFA is leasing 1,782 square…
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday that it had signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to build 29 farm-to-market roads (FMR) worth P430 million across the…
THE national government’s (NG) outstanding debt climbed to a new record high of P19.61 trillion at the end of August, surpassing the previous record of P19.39 trillion set at end-July, Bureau of the Treasury data showed…
AS September gives way to October, two cancer observances offer one shared lesson. World Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Day shows how targeted treatment can transform the outlook for many patients. Breast Cancer…
THE country’s trade deficit narrowed in August amid record exports and imports, preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data showed on Wednesday. The $3.85-billion shortfall was 3.5 percent lower than the…
PHILIPPINE shares extended their decline on Wednesday, with the benchmark index falling to its lowest level for the year as concerns over economic growth and a possible acceleration in inflation weighed on investor…
INFLATION likely remained elevated in September as weather-related food price increases, higher domestic fuel costs and weaker peso add to price pressures, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Consumer price…
THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is proposing stricter rules on the importation and sale of used and refurbished mobile phones, tablets, modems, routers and other customer premises equipment such as…
KUALA LUMPUR — Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has backed the Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposal to unify excise taxes on e-cigarette liquids, saying it would close a loophole exploited by illicit vape traders…
WE have always been fascinated by people who claim to know the future. The more accomplished the person, the more seriously we tend to listen. A billionaire technology founder predicts when humans will live on Mars. An…
EVERY January, many businesses renew their business permits and licenses while local government units (LGUs) impose fees and local business taxes (LBT). LGUs compute LBT on the gross sales or receipts of these…
SHAREHOLDERS of ABS-CBN Corp. on Wednesday approved a P6-billion new investment in the media company as well as amendments to its articles of incorporation to accommodate the additional subscriptions. The special…
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is resuming the 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Section 3.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure states that entities should submit their…
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the merger of Century Properties Group Inc. (CPG) and its wholly owned subsidiary PHirst Park Homes Inc., paving the way for the consolidation of the two real…
SAN FRANCISCO, California — OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled always-on agents called dots that chase user goals across apps on their own, deepening its push into the lucrative enterprise market and pitting it against Meta in…
TESLA has entered into credit agreements totaling $30 billion, including a $20 billion delayed draw-term loan facility, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The company expects to direct much of its record…
APPLE’S new chief executive officer, John Ternus, is weighing a broad overhaul of the iPhone maker aimed at sharpening its engineering focus, introducing products more frequently and creating a leaner organization…
FORD CEO Jim Farley said that the United States must carefully weigh how and whether Chinese automakers should enter the American market, and pointed to Europe as a cautionary tale. Farley said at an Automotive News…
THE Philippines fell two notches in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings, missing the government’s target, but is among the middle-income economies that have climbed the fastest since 2013, the World…
WALT Disney is laying off a few hundred employees across human resources and technology departments, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.Disney has seen several C-suite changes since Josh D’Amaro…
BEIJING/HONG KONG — Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek said on Wednesday it has partnered with Huawei Technologies to develop programming tools optimized for Huawei’s Ascend chips, the latest sign of…
↵ BANGKOK — Floods in Thailand have caused the temporary shutdown of four Toyota plants and suspension of cargo operations of flag carrier Thai Airways, the companies said on Wednesday. The capital Bangkok was declared…
FARMERS in Batanes are now into cattle farming that was made possible through the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program implemented by the Department of Agriculture through its Region 2 office…
SCIENCE and policy. Those are vital components to establish the foundation for the resilience revolution that will transform the agriculture sector into a regenerative food system. I have been a strong advocate for…
IN Rodriguez, Rizal, bamboo is becoming more than a natural resource — it is opening doors to new livelihood opportunities and more sustainable fuel production, with support from the Department of Science and Technology…
INITIATIVES to produce value-added farm-based products were highlighted at the 5th Negoshow Trade Expo 2026 held Sept. 22 to 24 at Robinsons Place Naga in Camarines Sur. The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development…
MINNEAPOLIS — Renee Good’s family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration…
AUSTIN, Texas — When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry. Instead, records show, the conservative firebrand announced his bid on Fox News, cleared…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review a Trump administration policy denying bond hearings for immigrants as the government carries out a sweeping immigration crackdown. The justices will consider…
LOS ANGELES — A medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and leaving two hospitalized, authorities said. Rescuers early Thursday searched for a fifth person who was reported to…
JERUSALEM/DUBAI/TEL AVIV — Passengers on a flydubai flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, Israeli officials said, in a struggle that began…
A woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house told police weeks after the incident that she could "say with 100% confidence I was raped,” according…
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The US military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Justice Department asked a court Wednesday to punish federal judges in Minnesota who spoke to the media and criticized aggressive raids carried out in that state by Immigration and Customs…
DAMASCUS, Syria — A blast at a gas pipeline near the Syrian capital Damascus late Wednesday sparked a massive fire and put three power stations out of service. It came two days after an explosion caused by sabotage at a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however, it stopped…
JAPAN — Nagoya's mayor apologized to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints. The continent's biggest sporting event has been dogged by…
BERLIN, Germany — A wind turbine being built in eastern Germany reached its full height of 365 meters (1,197 feet) Tuesday, making it the world's tallest, according to the company that built it. The developer Gicon…
RASUWA, Nepal — Each morning at a school in flood-ravaged Nepal, teachers taking attendance are served a painful reminder of the disaster as they mark in red the names of students who never came back. The catastrophic…
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Wednesday approved a settlement between Paramount and a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery creating a Hollywood empire spanning television…
LONDON, United Kingdom — A spokesperson for Prince Harry on Wednesday condemned as "extraordinarily reckless" two press photographers seen outside his children's UK school. "There is a world of difference between…
BANGKOK, Thailand — China and Laos have inaugurated a joint military facility at an airport north of the Laotian capital, both governments said, extending the Chinese military's reach in the region. Beijing has long…
BAGHDAD — A United States-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists concluded its mission on Wednesday, a move celebrated by the country’s leaders, but which some fear would embolden…
KYIV — Russia hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure in a wave of deadly drone and missile strikes on Wednesday, prompting an urgent call for contingencies as winter approaches. Kyiv called the strikes the opening attack…
TABUK, Saudi Arabia — A flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an “incident,” the airline said, with Israeli media reporting an altercation between the pilots. Flight FZ…
IRANIAN officials indicated on Wednesday they had received an official United States response to Tehran’s latest proposal to end their seven-month war, which US President Donald Trump had publicly rejected just days…
SEOUL — Seoul’s spy agency believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to boost public support in South Korea for providing arms to…
CIBINONG, Indonesia — Authorities in Indonesia razed luxury prison “villas” outside Jakarta on Wednesday where whiskey and a big-screen television were seized from a prison complex, complete with a pool and a gym, in…
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is understood to be “extremely obese,” Seoul’s spy agency said on Wednesday, citing its latest assessment of the reclusive leader’s health. A heavy smoker who has long been obese…
TOKYO — A hospital in Japan has carried out the world’s first surgery using sheets of commercially available heart muscle stem cells after the groundbreaking therapy was approved this year, one of the surgeons said…
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde needed extra time to fend off the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 81-79, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Benilde def. Perpetual 81-79 Justine Sanchez Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Jeus Gabriel Yape grabbed the bronze medal in the men's individual poomsae on Thursday afternoon at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The 22-year-old Yape scored 9.0900 to make the podium…
MANDAUE CITY — Daniel “The Beast” Boiwo and Teresiah Kabui captured the men’s and women’s 21K titles as more than 1,800 runners opened the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026 in this city on Sept. 27. Boiwo led the men’s…
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is confident the country would surpass its target of four gold medals in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Speaking to reporters on Thursday…
University of Perpetual Help got off to a sizzling start against La Salle Greenhills and never looked back en route to its fourth consecutive victory in the NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament at the FilOil…
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua University dealt Arellano University its first loss in NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Yam Concepcion stuffed the…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Mapúa def. Arellano, 69-55 Yam Concepcion Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
MANILA, Philippines — Favored to win the gold medal, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to Xiyu Wang of China in a grueling three-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, in their women's tennis semifinal duel at the 20th Asian Games…
MANILA, Philippines — Favored to win a gold medal, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala settled for a bronze medal in the 2026 Asian Games after losing to Xiyu Wang of China in a grueling three-set match, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, on a…
MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Juliana Mykhail Candelaria finished with a silver medal in women's individual poomsae on Thursday afternoon in the 20th Asian Games at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) announced that the country will host two World Tennis Association (WTA) events next year with the addition of a WTA 250 event. Following a successful and…
MANILA, Philippines — Archer Amaya Amparo Conjuangco bagged the silver medal in the compound women’s finals at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday morning at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square. Conjuangco fell…
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been charged with driving under the influence related to his arrest in March by police in Scottsdale, Arizona. Online court records show that Brooks has a court date on…
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) opened their 89th season, and observers note that the UP Fighting Maroons are the team to beat. This was quite a surprise since the State University lost…
FILIPINO boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 20th Asian Games men’s 55-kilogram (kg) class gold medal round after earning a close semifinal split decision win against Kazakh Makhmud Sabyrkhan at the Nishio Gymnasium in…
THE drive to develop the next generation of taekwondo champions continues as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) stages the 2026 Milo National Taekwondo Championships this October. The two-part national…
UNDER wet conditions due to a drizzly Tuesday evening, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena still claimed his second straight men’s pole vault title in the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The Filipino pole vault ace did it in a…
SIBOL’s 20th Asian Games campaign came to an abrupt end on Wednesday after a stunning quarterfinal loss to regional rival Indonesia in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports event at Aichi Sky Expo Hall in Japan. The…
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) rolled to a Game 1 victory over Arellano University, 25–12, 25–18, 25–13, in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals on Wednesday at the Playtime FilOil Center. The Golden…
NAGOYA, Japan — Alexandra “Alex” Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment — even if that means risking a fine from the women’s tour. Eala had to withdraw from…
BEIJING — US Open semifinalist Karen Khachanov continued his recent domination of Félix Auger-Aliassime when he beat the Canadian, 6-3, 6-3, on Wednesday in a first-round match at the China Open tennis tournament. In…
CAMDEN, New Jersey — The answers Anfernee Simons gamely tried to offer about the first day of 76ers training camp were suddenly drowned out by the furious whirring overhead of a helicopter leaving the team’s complex…
SIMONE Biles understands the constant speculation about whether she has one more run at Olympic gold in her. Mostly because the American gymnastics icon is still kind of wondering about it herself. So much so that there…
NEW YORK — Cam Schlittler baffled Boston batters and Ben Rice blasted two home runs to spark a New York Yankees triumph on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), while Pope Leo XIV sent support to his hometown Chicago White Sox…
MIAMI BEACH, Florida — Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation, authorities said. Ross, whose legal name is William Roberts II…
MANILA, Philippines — Star Magic has expressed concern over hurtful comments directed at its 13-year-old artist Michelle Garcia following the backlash received by her father Patrick Garcia. In a statement released…
MANILA, Philippines — “Mono No Aware,” directed by BC Amparado, led the winners at the 2026 CinePanalo Film Festival, claiming the festival’s top honor along with awards for direction, acting, cinematography, editing…
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is preparing to close a major chapter in her performing career with “Finale,” her final major solo concert at a major venue. Asia’s Songbird will headline the three-night concert on Oct. 17, 18…
Five years after the release of their last album, acclaimed synth-pop trio Chvrches — Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty, and Iain Cook — have announced their return with “Roses,” a bold and caustic rock anthem that…
The Camon Slim 5G phone from Tecno is out today and is one of the more anticipated units of the mobile brand if the staff at the Tecno store in One Ayala is to be believed. He shared during a brief chat that potential…
THIS week, much to the consternation of the public, news emerged that former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco abruptly left the country after allegations were made of his involvement in the transfer of P100 million in…
SOUTHEAST Asia’s diplomacy with China cannot be left to 11 separate national calculations. Geography and commerce bind the region to China, but power is unequal. Alone, members face Chinese inducements or pressure…
THE paradox of emerging digital economies is simple: The more talent they develop, the faster it disappears. A software engineer trained in Lagos, a machine learning specialist from Manila, a UX designer from Nairobi…
IN a press briefing last week, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the operator of the Philippines’ transmission grid and the leg of the energy infrastructure tripod that the current leadership of the…
IN a press briefing last week, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), the operator of the Philippines’ transmission grid and the leg of the energy infrastructure tripod that the current leadership of the…
Fourth and fifth of 12 parts IN my guest columns published on July 9, 2026, and Aug. 20, 2026, I presented part 1 of the Philippine Century Blueprint, envisioning the Philippines as the largest economy in Southeast Asia…
DURING the Sept. 28 hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth, San Juan Rep. Ysabel “Bel” Zamora questioned Police Maj. Joericson Sangalang of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Firearms…
“Unprecedented events occur regularly — be prepared.” – Seth Klarman WITH all the Philippine economic indicators going haywire — rising inflation, depreciating peso, increasing fuel prices, worsening…
FRANKFURT, Germany — In her 1967 essay “Truth and Politics,” the political philosopher Hannah Arendt observed that “Freedom of opinion is a farce unless factual information is guaranteed, and the facts themselves are…
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