Trump going berserk, targets birthright, naturalized citizens

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/07/2024

(First of two parts) MANILA, Philippines—US President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on his controversial immigration agenda, reigniting plans to strip naturalized citizens of their status and proposing to end birthright citizenship. These signal a sweeping crackdown…

Don’t die on the road during the holidays: Tips on avoiding fatal accidents

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/31/2023

MANILA, Philippines—As the holiday season whirls into full swing, the public is reminded to be responsible, stay vigilant, and take it slow — quite literally — to prevent road accidents during what should be the most joyful…

Anti-Piracy Month: Lazada tops PH list of online source of fake goods

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 10/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The National Anti-Piracy Month is observed in the Philippines every October to raise public awareness on piracy or counterfeiting of various media and goods, which remains a huge problem in the country. In 2003, then-President Gloria…

Andrea Brillantes and anosmia or loss of smell: What to know

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 08/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness and studies on the loss of sense of smell or anosmia has increased as many patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 exhibited a symptom also known as anosmia. This has been talked about…

It’s going to get 1.5-degree C hotter by 2027, scientists warn

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines—For the first time ever, global temperatures are likely to set new record highs in the next five years due to heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHG) and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to an update…

Putin’s war on Ukraine and impact on PH prices

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 03/02/2022

MANILA, Philippines—After years of tension, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced a “military operation” in former Soviet state Ukraine during a surprise television announcement on Feb. 24. Shortly after the announcement, Russian military forces began to push into…

TIMELINE: One year of Covid-19 in the Philippines

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 03/12/2021

MANILA, Philippines—It has been a year since the Philippines recorded its first case of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and yet the country still continues to grapple with SARS Cov2, the virus that causes it. INQUIRER.net looks back…

EXPLAINER: Legitimate children can use their mom’s surname — SC

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 02/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Legitimate children are now allowed to use the surname of their mother as their surname, according to a Supreme Court (SC) ruling. The 15-page decision released on Wednesday was penned by Associate Justice Marvic…

LTO tells families with bigger, taller kids: Use bigger cars

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 02/01/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Land Transportation Office (LTO) Director Clarence Guinto on Monday advised bigger families with tall children to use bigger cars in compliance with Republic Act No. 11229, or the Child Safety In Motor Vehicles Act.…

UK-based magazine condemns Cebu resort’s treatment of guest with special needs

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/10/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — The woes of the Cebu-based resort over its alleged discrimination of a guest with special needs is not over after a United Kingdom-based Autism Parenting Magazine slammed it for its “unacceptable” treatment of a…

DOT probes Cebu resort’s alleged harsh treatment of special needs child 

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/09/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, said it has placed under investigation the Plantation Bay & Resort Spa following a reported poor treatment of a guest and her special…

Environment group calls for total ban of fireworks, firecrackers

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 12/09/2020

MANILA, Philippines — EcoWaste Coalition on Tuesday called on local government units (LGUs) to ban firecrackers, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices this holiday season amid pandemic. In a statement, the group’s Chemical Safety Campaigner Thony Dizon urged officials…

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