“’Several other Chinese statements before April 2024 addressed incidents at the shoal, calling out the Philippines for violating the Declaration on Conduct and older promises. Poetic justice is about China getting the flak for its earlier disinformation regarding the existence of a “gentleman’s agreement” in addressing the West Philippine Sea …
Read More »Should we ban POGOs?
“The government should focus on developing more sustainable and secure sources of revenue that do not come with the baggage of criminality and national security risks. The rise of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has been a double-edged sword for the Philippines. On one hand, they have generated significant revenues …
Read More »Probe sought on harm caused by US’ secret anti-vax campaign in the Philippines
This June 22, 2021 photo shows individuals lining up at a mall in Manila to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman) MANILA, Philippines — A congressional probe is now being sought into the damages caused by the United States military’s secret campaign to reportedly incite fears …
Read More »More Filipinos losing interest in the news — Digital News Report 2024
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 …
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