Shun imperialist wokeism

Overheard at the event were yells wishing “Hitler was still here” to “wipe out” the Jews The pernicious spread of anti-Israeli sentiment in exclusive schools in the United States, which some left-wing groups in the country are trying to replicate among big local universities must be stopped. Instead of providing …

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Beyond Father’s Day: Strengthening Filipino families

Understanding the situation of the typical household enables a better appreciation of the role of fathers in Philippine society today. According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA): “Households in the Philippines have an average of 4.2 members. Women head one in four …

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Dealers delaying release of license plates, OR/CR face suspension

(PNA file photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – At least 28 motorcycle and car dealerships face fines between PHP20,000 and PHP500,000 and suspension of accreditation up to six months for defying the Land Transportation Office (LTO) guidelines to release license plates and Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) on time. Assistant Secretary …

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First Lady greets PBBM on Father’s Day

FIRST FAMILY. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos greets her husband, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on Father’s Day Sunday (June 16, 2024). In a social media post, the First Lady shared a portrait of their family collaged through the years. (Photo courtesy of Liza Marcos Facebook) MANILA – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos greeted her …

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Philippines’ external debt up 8.3% to $128.7 B

The Philippines’ total outstanding external debt as of end-March 2024 amounted to $128.692 billion, 8.3 percent higher compared to same period last year of $118.812 billion on the back of higher borrowings by the government and private sector, majority of which are bank loans for liquidity purposes. Based on Bangko …

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PNP goes tougher on cigarette smugglers

Smuggled cigarettes (BOC file photo) MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) vowed to eradicate cigarette smuggling following reports that the government lost a staggering PHP25.5 billion in 2023 due to the illicit trade. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said the battle against counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes is not just a …

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