‘Know who your true friends are’ – VP Sara Duterte

Jean Mangaluz 10/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — “Know who your true friends are,” Vice President Sara Duterte said in a video posted on her Facebook account. Duterte uploaded the video with the caption “Pahayag” (Filipino for “statement”) after the House of…

Bongbong Marcos eyeing mostly electric vehicles on PH roads by 2040

Jean Mangaluz 10/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he hopes to see electric vehicles makeup at least 50 percent of the vehicles on the country’s roads by 2040. Marcos said on Monday that his target is…

Sara Duterte: People who attack confidential funds have ‘insidious motivations’

Jean Mangaluz 10/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte again defended her proposed confidential funds’ use for security, this time saying that anyone who attacks the said funding has “insidious motivations.” Duterte said during the 122nd Police Service Anniversary…

Bongbong Marcos vows to prioritize welfare of country’s educators

Jean Mangaluz 10/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines — On World Teachers’ Day, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that the government will prioritize the welfare of the country’s educators as he greeted teachers in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 5. “Happy…

Rice price cap lifted 

Jean Mangaluz 10/04/2023

(UPDATED, 1:15 p.m., Wednesday) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. lifted the rice price ceiling on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. In a rice distribution activity in Taguig City, Marcos announced that beginning this Wednesday, the…

INQUIRER.net employee battling Guillain-Barré syndrome needs your help

Jean Mangaluz 10/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Kenn Gapac’s kind demeanor and sharp skills help keep the gears of INQUIRER.net running. He works diligently in the Information Technology department to help ensure that the public is kept informed. But Guillain-Barré syndrome…

Pulse Asia Survey: Heads of all 3 gov’t branches’ approval ratings fall

Jean Mangaluz 10/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The approval ratings of the heads of the three main branches of government fell in the last three months, according to a new survey of Pulse Asia released on Monday. In the executive branch,…

Grave threats delayed case vs. alleged Surigao del Norte cult, says DOJ

Jean Mangaluz 09/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Grave threats hindered the progress of a previous case filed against an alleged sex cult in Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said on Monday, Sept. 25. In June, several charges…

Acid rain possible due to Taal vog — DOST

Jean Mangaluz 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Acid rain can occur following the volcanic smog or vog from Taal volcano, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum said on Friday. “Ang Kamaynilaan, kung umulan ng malakas, ay nawa-wash down…

Palace silent during martial law anniversary

Jean Mangaluz 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang remained silent on the 51st anniversary of the declaration of martial law. Asked by reporters for a statement regarding martial law on Thursday, the Palace declined to issue one. All appeared to be business…

Future is bright for Singapore and PH, says Bongbong Marcos 

Jean Mangaluz 09/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the shared future of Singapore and the Philippines is bright, according to the Palace on Thursday. Marcos is in Singapore for the 10th Asian Summit, where he spoke…

Sara Duterte calls criticisms vs secret fund lies; thanks backers

Jean Mangaluz 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte has again lambasted opposition leaders questioning her proposed confidential funds, calling these criticisms lies. Her fury was particularly directed at Senator Risa Hontiveros and ACT Teachers…

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