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Philippines and Poland Strengthen Ties with Progress on Legal Cooperation Agreements

The Philippines and Poland have taken significant strides in their bilateral relations, with the recent conclusion of the second round of negotiations for the proposed Agreement on Transfer of Sentenced Persons. Simultaneously, both countries have initiated preliminary discussions on a potential Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. Citizens

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Philippines Leads Southeast Asia with Fastest Internet Economy Growth in 2024

The Philippines is lighting up the digital world. A recent report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company has revealed that the country is now the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia. In 2024 alone, the digital economy surged by 20%, reaching a staggering USD 31 billion. “The results of

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Pinoy engineer's thermal insulating powder can cut indoor temperatures by much to 45%.

It's scorching hot in the Philippines these days! Many of us have turned to aircons and electric fans, but it's still sweltering. Enter a brilliant Bicolano engineer who has developed a thermal insulating powder! When applied as a coating or paint, it can reduce indoor temperatures by an impressive 30

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PH and Czech Republic to enhance cooperation in agriculture

Following a conference between the two countries, the Philippines and the Czech Republic are working together in the agricultural sector to increase trade and technology exchange, with an emphasis on livestock, dairy production, and water management. Tiu Laurel stated in a statement on Monday that he hopes to increase the

US government

The US government provides a P250 million training facility to PCG.

The Specialized Education and Technical Building in Balagtas, Bulacan, includes 16 classrooms and lab spaces for up to 200 students. The facility will mimic classroom and hands-on courses in vessel operations and engineering that are now attended by over 250 PCG students in the United States. Since 2017, Coast Guard

China

The Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia all oppose China's latest South China Sea map.

The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's map claiming sovereignty over the South China Sea. The map, which covers 90% of the region, is a subject of contention and trade. The Philippines urged China to act responsibly and in accordance with international law. Malaysia lodged a diplomatic

Sleep Crisis

PH is experiencing the worst sleep crisis according to a research

Filipinos get the least amount of sleep in Southeast Asia, according to a survey by the consumer research and data analytics firm Milieu Insight. Three thousand participants in the study were selected from Southeast Asian nations like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. According to reports, 56% of

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UNICEF has prepared supplies for 10,000 people in the aftermath of Typhoon 'Betty.'

As the Philippines braced for Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar), the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund claimed it had prepositioned supplies for 10,000 households. Schools-in-a-box kits, family hygiene and dignity kits, tents, water purification tablets, and ready-to-use therapeutic meals are among the emergency items available. According to the

El Niño

Prepare for El Niño, advises the Department of Health.

It feels like we have entered a very hot oven that is how hot Philippines are, it will get hotter As the country continues to brace itself for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to affect most locations across the country beginning in June, the Department of Health (DOH)

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Philippines still battling to prevent child sex abuse, according to US report

Child abuse is still a big problem to face by the Philippines and they are still far from fixing it. According to a US State Department report on the country's human rights situation, the Philippines still lacks the resources to enforce laws prohibiting the sexual exploitation of minors, keeping child

Japanese government

CHR supports compensation for Filipino "comfort women"

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the reparation of so-called comfort women and seeks an apology from the Japanese government. “The CHR shall be ready and willing to assist the government in crafting a policy and the supporting mechanism for this envisioned reparation,” the CHR said. “It is high

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Inflation in the Philippines decreased in February to 8.6%

3 percent was a lower inflation rate in February 2022. The average inflation rate for the first two months of this year stood at 8.6 percent. "Among the 13 commodity groups, the transport was the sole driver of the downtrend of the overall inflation during the month, recording a

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.

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

Nation

Persons from 15 to 65 years of age are now allowed to go out.

Most of the people are stuck at home and only ages from 21-59 are allowed to go out in the Philippines that was before. Almost all had a struggle with this situation especially our grandparents who are 60 above with their grandchildren below 21. Not allowed to go out and

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The Philippines has the slowest and expensive internet as for the World Bank.

The study of the World Bank and the national economic and development Authority (Neda) said that Filipino has the slowest internet and paid a lot as well.

Covid-19

U.P Expert view on bringing back Manila, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal to MGCQ.

The results of positive cases are still arising especially the Philippines. There are more than 100k positive COVID patients and still increasing. Manila, Laguna, Cavite, and Rizal are back to MECQ (Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine) .