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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – As the holiday rush begins, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 9 is making a simple appeal: choose local. Buy a bag of locally grown coffee, a jar of homemade coco jam, or a…
Harry Roque Claims ICC warrant vs Bato dela Rosa is Out — But Offers no Proof
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stirred the political pot on Sunday after claiming that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has already issued a warrant of arrest for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — a remark that immediately raised questions about…
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PALAWAN, Philippines – At the country’s farthest edges, where cellphone signals flicker out and the sea begins to swallow the sky, the Philippines reveals a version of itself that feels ancient, unguarded, and strangely intimate. Out here, the geography becomes…
Why the ₱500 Noche Buena Claim Is Wrong — The Economics Behind a Painful Narrative
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque suggested that Filipino families can prepare Noche Buena for ₱500 — and it sparked public outrage. In a holiday season marked by rising food prices, shrinking purchasing power, and stagnant wages, the…
Euthanasia deaths in Canada hit new record in 2024, sparking alarm among disability advocates
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Scientists identify ‘Achilles heel’ of world’s deadliest infectious disease
MANILA, Philippines – Long before COVID-19 reshaped global health systems, tuberculosis (TB) was already the planet’s most lethal infectious disease. The ancient respiratory illness — traced as far back as 9,000 years — devastated Europe in the 18th and 19th…
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle In Lucena City After GPS-led Operation In Basilan
COTABATO CITY – Police recovered on Monday, December 1, a stolen vehicle from Lucena City, Quezon, marking the 15th carnapped vehicle intercepted in the Bangsamoro region since 2023. Regional Highway Patrol Unit–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (RHPU-BAR) chief Police Colonel Davin Brillantes…
Philippines’ HIV cases projected to hit 252,800 by year-end – DOH
MANILA, Philippines – The number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Philippines is projected to reach 252,800 by the end of 2025, according to new data from the Department of Health (DOH). A report from the DOH Epidemiology…
EXPLAINER: Why The Northern Philippines Lies Dangerously Vulnerable
MANILA, Philippines — Long before China’s water cannons battered Filipino boats in the West Philippine Sea, another front had quietly emerged—one far from Ayungin or Scarborough, but just as critical to national security. Up in the wind-swept islands of Batanes,…
FACT CHECK: Baste Duterte’s Claims On Foreign Influence And Worsening Inequality Under Marcos
Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte accused the Marcos administration of allowing “foreign influence” to distort justice in the Philippines and worsen the gap between the rich and the poor. He implied that inequality became more severe under President…
12-Year-Old BARMM Town Lauded For Clean, Efficient Real Property Tax Administration
COTABATO CITY – The municipality of Datu Blah Sinsuat (DBS) in Maguindanao del Norte has been recognized for its efficient real property tax administration, a citation that business leaders say could further strengthen investor confidence in one of the most…
5 Things To Know About The U.S.–Venezuela Conflict
MANILA (DAILY SUN CHRONICLE) — President Donald Trump’s escalating confrontation with Venezuela — including naval deployments, airspace restrictions, and strikes on vessels accused of drug trafficking — is reshaping U.S. policy in the region and raising fears of a wider…
