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A Filipino is among 644 travelers reported missing after deadly flash floods swept through villages and trekking routes in Nepal on August 26, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The NTB said Thursday that the figure was based on preliminary information gathered from various trekking and travel companies operating in the country. Of the 644 people currently unaccounted for, …

Criminal complaints have been filed against the father of the student involved in the fatal shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Junior High School and a school security personnel, following a police investigation that uncovered lapses in firearm security and school access controls. The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday that the father, a customs police officer, is the …

By Romeo Sualibios The Philippine peso fell to a record low of P61.888 against the US dollar on Aug. 27, surpassing its previous all-time closing low of P61.847 recorded on July 24, as the local currency remained under pressure from global uncertaint goies and inflation concerns. The weaker peso is expected to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families …

Government found good reason to celebrate when recent statistics showed that fewer than one in 10 Filipinos are living below the poverty line. But before declaring victory, it should ask a more important question: How many Filipinos are actually living decently? Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan’s announcement of the declining poverty rate sounds encouraging. Yet, Ibon Foundation raises a legitimate …

FILIPINO journalists, both young and old, should continue to follow the example of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the “Father of Philippine Journalism” and bring responsible journalism even in the age of social media. In a speech before the formal wreath-laying ceremony to honor Dell Pilar,  Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel, Inc. Chairman Rolando Estabillo and president Evelyn Quiroz stressed the …

Through more than three centuries of Spanish Rule, the Roman Law legal system was transplanted in these 7,000 islands. By the Roman Law system, the basic ingredient is the enactment of positive law by the King or the Royal Audiencia, and the application of said law on the particular facts of the case. The resulting verdict is the result of …

The allegation that some Filipino politicians may be receiving support from China to promote Beijing’s interests in the West Philippine Sea should not be dismissed as another political accusation. Neither, however, should it become an excuse for reckless labeling or public condemnation without evidence. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says there is reason to suspect that some politicians are receiving …

The Philippine economy continues to report discouraging numbers, as both exports and imports posted slower growth in July, with decreased valuation compared to the previous month. Data released by the  Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Aug. 28 showed exports grew by 10.8 percent year-on-year to $8.15 billion in July, sharply slower than the 25-percent expansion in June. Imports likewise rose …

The Association of Philippine Journalists-Samahang Plaridel Foundation Inc. joins the whole nation in honoring the country’s national heroes, including Marcelo H. Del Pilar,  dubbed as “Father of Philippine Journalism.” Samahang Plaridel Chairman Rolando G. Estabillo and president Evelyn Quiroz will lead a simple wreath-laying ceremony at the bronze statue of Del Pilar located at the corner of M.H. del Pilar …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government’s waste-to-energy (WTE) program could help address the country’s mounting garbage problem while generating additional electricity. Marcos said Thursday that the program could be implemented as early as 2027 as the Department of Energy (DOE) accelerates the auction process. “With our waste-to-energy program, the DOE is already starting to auction. So, nagbi-bid na sila …