Taiwan

Taiwan issues a warning about China's military's "sudden entry" close to the island.

In light of the escalating military tensions across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, issued a warning on Monday that the island must be on high alert for a "sudden entry" by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory this year. In recent years, China has

oil spill

Medications are delivered to areas affected by the oil spill

The residents of communities in Oriental Mindoro affected by the oil spill received medications and other health supplies from the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday. Maria Rosario Vergeire, the DOH officer in charge, traveled to the province and oversaw the distribution of medical supplies to local government bodies (LGUs). “The

inflation rate

Pakistan's inflation increases to 31.5%, the highest level in almost 50 years.

The State Bank of Pakistan raised the key policy rate by 300 bps to 20% due to rising inflation. In this off-cycle meeting, investors had anticipated that the State Bank of Pakistan would increase its main policy rate by 200 basis points. The State Bank of Pakistan's key rate is

jeepney

The Jeepney Modernization Program must be completed.

As people who spent the majority of our childhoods riding jeepneys, it can be difficult to say goodbye to the old jeepneys and embrace the new. However, not all jeepney drivers can afford to update their vehicles; some refuse to accept change, while others lack the funds. Transport groups have

plastics

Research indicates that by 2050, plastic consumption will have nearly doubled.

According to research released on Monday, the G20 countries' use of plastic is projected to nearly double by the middle of the century unless a comprehensive and binding global treaty to reduce consumption is drafted. A more thorough global strategy is required, according to Back to Blue, a research team

party-list

To end the party-list system, Sen. Robinhood Padilla supported various proposals.

Sen. Robinhood Padilla supported plans to do away with the party-list system on Sunday, calling it "corrupt" and no longer relevant. The senator wanted to make the party system stronger to break the cycle of people voting for candidates on the basis of popularity and wealth. Despite maintaining that changing

work force

According to a UK study, a four-day work week is more productive.

Working for 5 days a week is exhausting, it feels forever and we hated it. What if we just need to go for 4 days? Most UK companies taking part in the largest-ever trial of the four-day work week are not switching back to the five-day standard, and a third

US

US and Philippines talk about collaborating on coast guard patrols in the South China Sea.

Joint coast guard patrols, including those in the South China Sea, are something that the Philippines and the US are talking about. The South China Sea has become a flashpoint for tensions between China and the United States over naval operations because of overlapping sovereign claims in the strategic waterway.

senator

Senate employees argue that an increase in inflationary aid is just and necessary for all workers.

According to their union, the increase in inflation assistance for Senate employees is the result of decades of advocacy on the part of the group, which also called for higher benefits and assistance for all workers nationwide in the face of rapidly rising living costs. The SENADO Sandigan ng mga

earthquake

Turkish earthquake missing mother from the Philippines and her three children have been found dead.

The three children of a Filipino woman who has been missing since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on February 6 have been found dead, according to the Philippine Embassy in Turkey. "It is with deepest regret that the Embassy must confirm the passing of a Filipina housewife and her

breast milk

Although there are breastfeeding-related laws and policies in the Philippines, the campaign still needs more support.

Being a mother is a big role in every family. They are also the ones who breastfeed and it is a hard thing to do. It is great for babies to be supplied by their Mothers Milk but not all can supply. There are laws about breastfeeding that we don’

scholarships

Over P3.41 billion is released by DBM to support Filipino students in technical and vocational institutions.

Most of us want to finish  a degree or even a vocational course but as we all know it is hard to study if you don't have the money to pay for the tuition so most of us are waiting for scholarships. A Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for P3.

sugar

Imported sugar will lower retail prices by 84 percent with 440,000 MT.

This may be the answer to lowering the price of sugar. The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) anticipates that the importation of 440,000 metric tons of refined sugar will result in an 85 percent decrease in the suggested retail price for the product in the market. However, Pablo Luis Azcona,

weddings

Survey finds that couples prefer sacrament to 'extravagant' church weddings.

Getting married at the church can be a bit expensive as they say, so couples stay as couples or if they have a bit of money they get married to a judge  or wait for the Kasalang bayan. According to the latest Veritas Truth Survey (VTS) conducted by Radio Veritas

West Philippine Sea

AFP intensifying presence in West Philippines Sea

To ensure that territorial defense remains a top priority, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is increasing its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even during President Marcos' scheduled visit to China this week. While the President travels to China for a state visit and a meeting with

mandarin

Lawmaker desires that schools teach Mandarin

We have english, Filipino as our language to learn and adding another language is something to think about. House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan wants Mandarin Chinese to be taught in schools across the country. He claimed that learning Mandarin would enable future workers to enter new lucrative labor markets in

priest

Nicaraguan conspiracy court sentences five priests to ten years in prison

A Nicaraguan court sentenced four Roman Catholic priests to ten years in prison on conspiracy charges stemming from long-standing government claims that the church supported illegal pro-democracy protests. A human rights organization in the Central American country quickly condemned the sentences handed down Monday and made public by Legal Defense

unemployed

In December 2022, the unemployment rate dipped a tad to 4.3%.

Finding a job can still be hard nowadays and According to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, the unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4.3 percent in December 2022 from 4.2 percent in November, despite the holiday season peaking. In a briefing, National Statistician Dennis Mapa

amihan

The northeast monsoon will prevail over Luzon, with isolated thunderstorms possible in VisMin over the next 24 hours.

We are still stuck in cold season. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the northeast monsoon will prevail over Luzon in the next 24 hours, while localized thunderstorms may affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao. According to PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina, the northeast monsoon,

Germany abolishes the requirement for masks in public transportation

Germany finally ends the use of masks in public transport. From Thursday, passengers on German public transportation will be able to travel bare-faced for the first time in nearly three years, with the requirement to wear masks to protect against COVID-19 infections being lifted nationwide. The requirement to wear masks

shell

On February 7th, the cost of petroleum products will drop by as much as P3.

The rollback we all needed will take place on February 7. Diesel prices will be reduced by up to P3 per liter, according to an announcement made by oil companies on Monday. Here are the list of oil companies  so you can be ready tomorrow to fill up your vehicles.

Disney

Disney's Holiday advertisement will bring you an experience of what it's like to have Christmas in the Philippines.

Christmas is around the corner and seeing the newest advertisement for Disney will make you see how the Philippines celebrate Christmas. It is available on youtube disney and other social media platforms. It is worth it to watch it will touch on your soul and made you cry like a

onion

Japan Home Centre are accepting real onion as payment

Onions here in the Philippines are expensive and everyone will surely agree. The Japan Home Centre decided to accept onions as payments so if you have onions or you have a field of onions this is the store you need to go this weekend and buy some home necessities in

PMI

MANUFACTURING activity continued to improve at the start of 2023 with the PMI gaining for a third month in a row.

S&P Global reported on Wednesday that the S&P Philippines Manufacturing PMI rose to a seven-month high of 53.5 in January, up from 53.1 the previous month. The result "signaled strong gains across the... sector at the beginning of 2023," it said in a statement.

Nation

UP suggest a better way to rehabilitate the Manila bay and it can help the environment.

The rehabilitation of Manila bay has been the talk in the news in weeks. Turning the sand into white using dolomite made everyone happy and some angry.