Rappler chief Maria Ressa will go to Supreme Court as Court of Appeals junks appeal
Former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos, Ressa’s co-accused in the case, was also convicted.
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Bongbong Marcos says Philippines ‘open for business’ with new Clark Airport terminal
He also said the new Clark Airport terminal is in line with the goal to make the Philippines a logistics center in Asia.
Philippines to be ‘moderately prosperous’ by 2040: Marcos
The Philippines has remained on track to reach upper middle-income status by next year despite the challenges it faced during the pandemic and the current global crisis, he said.
Filipina doctor protecting abused children among winners of Asia’s ‘Nobel Prize’
Her non-governmental organisation has helped more than 149,000 abused children and women across 61 provinces and 10 cities.
Tropical storm Florita exits Philippines; death toll now 4
Despite the improving weather, Governor Mamba cautioned residents in low-lying and landslide-prone areas against the rush of water downstream, which can cause flooding.
Philippines to expect high jobless rate as 1.5 million join labour force in 2023
The expected increase in the labour force would be mainly due to the economic recovery that would lead more sectors to reopen from previously stringent Covid-19 lockdowns.
Philippines’ supply of white onions gone since July, growers say
The Department of Agriculture is checking the inventory of white onions, as there might be instances of hoarding occuring, not unlike sugar.
Philippine schools ready for in-person classes: Education ministry
Howver, an online survey showed that some 60 to 75 per cent out of 1,022 teacher respondents said they were only “slightly prepared” or “not prepared at all” for the…
US to work with Philippines in resolving rights issues: Blinken
US State Secretary Antony Blinken made the remark in an online press briefing with Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo after the US official met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Bongbong Marcos team presents 8-point economic agenda
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno added that the administration would invest heavily in infrastructure, human capital development and the digital economy.