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Workers in the private sector across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive a ₱33 increase in their daily minimum wage, according to the new wage order approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). The new wage increase brings some relief, but many are questioning whether itContinue Reading
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has ended months of intense violence – a breakthrough for a region gripped by conflict. While the agreement brings immediate relief to war-torn areas, its broader implications signal a significant blow to Iran, Hezbollah’s primary backer, whose role in the Middle EastContinue Reading
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up efforts to secure more than $2 billion (approximately P117.9 billion) from global funding sources, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the French government. These funds aim to transform the Philippine agriculture sector through ambitious projects that address decades-long challenges.Continue Reading
The military has intensified its campaign to dismantle the group responsible for the kidnapping of American citizen Elliot Onil Eastman, who has remained missing since his abduction over a month ago. Officials revealed that the perpetrators are a mix of local criminals and former followers of slain Abu Sayyaf sub-leaderContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. delivered a calm and firm response to recent threats allegedly made by Vice President Sara Duterte, urging for the upholding of the rule of law and condemning what he described as a “criminal” and “dangerous” mindset. “Kung ganoon na lang kadali ang pagplano sa pagpatay ngContinue Reading
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), helmed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is a bold move that blends the rhetoric of innovation with the promise of streamlined governance. However, while the concept may capture headlines and reflect Trump’s unconventional approach, the feasibility of suchContinue Reading
Fears of a catastrophic nuclear conflict grow stronger as global tensions rise. This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated concerns by lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons, shifting the world’s focus toward the dire consequences of such an event. Previously, Russia’s nuclear doctrine allowed for a nuclear strike onlyContinue Reading
