File/ Pixabay / Stock MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos with a strong interest in the news is continuing to shrink, according to a Reuters Institute report released on Monday, a trend that persists despite news organizations’ efforts to increase their presence on different social media platforms. Less than …
Read More »China claims on reported Ayungin Shoal incident ‘deceptive, misleading’ – AFP
Ayungin Shoal (also known as Second Thomas Shoal) Photo from Google Maps The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday it will not dignify the deceptive and misleading claims of China concerning the latest incident near Ayungin Shoal involving the vessels of Manila and Beijing. “The AFP will …
Read More »First, biggest offshore wind farm to rise in Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur will be the site of least 16 government approved facilities harnessing wind energy, notably a Danish-funded P163-billion project set to become the country’s first and biggest offshore wind (OSW) farm with a capacity of one gigawatt (GW). “This pioneering wind farm to be built by Danish infrastructure investment …
Read More »SC affirms Coa ruling vs. PhilHealth
The Supreme Court (SC) has unanimously affirmed the notices of disallowance (NDs) issued by the Commission on Audit (COA) on Philhealth’s grant of new allowances for its employees amounting to P43.8 million without the approval of the President in 2010. In a 15-page en banc decision released on June 11, 2024, …
Read More »Facebook, other traditional socmed platforms wane as news sources in PH — Digital News Report 2024
In this file photo taken on April 13, 2020, the social media application TikTok logo is displayed on the screen of an iPhone in Arlington, Virginia Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer will become the head of TikTok and chief operating officer of the popular video app’s parent company, the group …
Read More »Analyst: ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn sets proper mindset for stronger PH
ATTENTION. Teachers and students during a flag ceremony at a school in Iloilo province in this undated photo. Malacañang has directed all government agencies to include the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge during weekly flag ceremonies. (PNA photo from DepEd Tayo Iloilo Province Facebook) MANILA – Malacañang’s directive requiring all government …
Read More »PH envoy urges fuller use of PCA’s dispute settlement facilities
SIGNIFICANT. Philippine Ambassador to the Netherlands J. Eduardo Malaya delivers remarks at the opening session of the Congress of the Members of the Court of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) held at the Peace Palade in the Hague on June 12-14, 2024. The historic three-day session commemorated the PCA’s 125th …
Read More »Pray for Philippines’ peace, safety—VP Sara on Eid’l Adha
Vice President Sara Duterte has encouraged Muslim communities to take the solemn occasion of Eid’l Adha to pray for the country’s stability, peace, and safety, especially over calamities and tragedies. Thousands of Filipino Muslims gathered to pray and celebrate Eid’l Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice at the Quirino …
Read More »For Ukrainians in Canada, new conscription rules increase pressure to fight
Dmytro lives a simple life in Winnipeg — baking bread at a supermarket or playing volleyball with fellow Ukrainians. But it’s different in Ukraine, where to many, Dmytro is just a draft dodger. Soldier on Ukrainian front lines laments those who have fled. Dmytro lives a simple life in Winnipeg …
Read More »Tetchie Agbayani reveals why she turned down ‘Rambo 2’ with Sylvester Stallone
Composite image of Tetchie Agbayani and a scene from ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (GMA Network / Released, Tri-Star Pictures) MANILA, Philippines — Actress Tetchie Agbayani looked back at her career, shooting and trying out for international films, including “Rambo: First Blood Part II,” which she turned down despite completing …
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