We often think of the Philippines through the lens of water. We prepare for stronger typhoons, rising seas, and devastating floods. Drought has always been part of the conversation—especially during El Niño years—but it has rarely occupied the same place in our national consciousness. That may...
Violence experienced at home and exclusion encountered in school could have lasting consequences on Filipino adolescents’ education, well-being, as well as future opportunities, according to studies presented by state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). The...
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla on Friday, June 26, vowed to recover “ill-gotten wealth” hidden in the United States, saying the country should no longer serve as a safe haven for assets unlawfully acquired from the Philippines. “We are here to make sure the US is no longer a...
The Philippines has called on the international community to reaffirm the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the legal framework governing the world 's oceans, as the country marks the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. Speaking...
“If not prevented, desertification of the world can one day make camels the best and sole cars of our civilization,” said Mehmet Murat Ildan, a modern Turkish playwright, novelist, and philosopher recognized for his insightful writings, plays, and novels. Every year on June 17, the...
What was anticipated as a grind was resolved in a brisk sweep as the USA won the battle of three-time Volleyball Nations Leaague champions, dominating Italy, 27-25, 25-20, 25-16, on Saturday, June 20, at the Philsports Arena. Stephany Samedy scored 12 points, all on attacks, taking charge this...
Serbia steadied the ship as the Dominican Republic 's search for a breakthrough continues in the Women 's Volleyball Nations League on Friday, June 19, at the Philsports Arena. Explosive 21-year-old star Anja Zubic took charge as Serbia routed the Dominican Republic, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18,...
Investigations into alleged irregularities involving infrastructure and flood control projects must go beyond prosecution and serve as a catalyst for institutional reform, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Thursday, June 18. Remulla made the remarks before governance leaders and...
A stacjed field of champions and medalists headlines the Philippine leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) starting on Wednesday, June 17, at Philsports Arena in Pasig. World No. 1 and reigning VNL champion Italy banners the cast as the flagship annual international competition of...
Philippine bond yields posted one of the largest increases in emerging East Asia in recent months as the war in the Middle East fueled inflation, prompted tighter monetary policy, and heightened investor concerns over the country’s economic vulnerabilities, according to the Asian Development Bank...
BONN, Germany – The newly unveiled COP31 three-pronged target looks like a climate makeover show: scaled-up electrification, less waste piling up like bad decisions, and buildings put on a strict energy diet. As rolled out by the COP31 Presidency, these next-level commitments will focus on three...
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned that critical mineral partnerships, such as the United States-led Pax Silica initiative, must align with multilateral trading rules to avoid exacerbating the fragmentation of the global trade system. In its latest global trade...
