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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »G7 leaders concerned over South China Sea row, reaffirm support for PH
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders expressed concern and opposed China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea and its use of “increasing use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons” against Philippine vessels. In the G7 Apulia Leaders’ Communiqué posted on the White House’s official website, the leaders said they …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Floating solar project to affect over 800 fishers in Laguna de Bay — group
This photo shows a Laguna de Bay. (Philippine Star / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — More than 800 fisherfolk expressed their concern over the potential loss of their livelihood due to the construction of a 2,000-hectare floating solar project in Laguna de Bay, according to the a chapter of fishers’ …
Read More »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 …
Read More »PAF ensures continuous patrol over West Philippine Sea
A Philippine civilian mission of volunteers and fishermen to West Philippine Sea (Akabayan Party’s Facebook page) The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Sunday, June 16, that it will continue to hold maritime patrol over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) as part of its inherent duty to protect Filipinos there amid …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Habagat to bring rain showers over Western Visayas, parts of Southern Luzon — PAGASA
File photo of rain (Philstar.com / Stock) MANILA, Philippines — Southwest Monsoon or habagat will bring scattered rain showers over portions of Southern Luzon and Western Visayas on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. In the agency’s latest weather bulletin, it said that partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated …
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