Surge in hate content observed following Duterte’s arrest

Gillian Villanueva, Melvin Gascon 03/18/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A group representing families of extrajudicial killing victims reported a “sharp increase” in online threats, harassment, and hate speech following the March 11 arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Malacañang acknowledged the issue on…

Exodus of teachers alarms DepEd; Education cluster formed

Julie Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 08/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is keeping a close watch on reports of public school teachers leaving for job opportunities abroad, thereby increasing the teacher shortage in the country. In that regard, Education Secretary…

Just being ‘gentlemanly’ — Chiz on Liza Marcos taking his wine

Melvin Gascon 06/15/2024

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday humorously addressed the now-viral video from the Independence Day reception at Malacañang. The footage shows First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos unexpectedly taking his glass of wine, casually sipping from it, handing…

Marcos orders ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn, pledge during flag rites in gov’t, public schools

Melvin Gascon 06/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government offices and public schools to include the singing of the “Bagong Pilipinas” (“New Philippines”)  hymn and the reciting of the pledge during their flag ceremonies. This is intended…

Marcos to DA: Relax rules on farm imports to bring down prices 

Melvin Gascon 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Agriculture to ease rules and remove nontariff barriers on importing farm products to increase local supply and lower prices of items like rice and pork. The President’s…

‘Extreme danger’ heat levels still to come, Pagasa warns

Melvin Gascon, Russel Loreto - @inquirerdotnet 04/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A state weather bureau official is warning about the heat indices in the country to hit levels of “extreme danger” in the coming days and next month. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

US plans $128 million budget for PH Edca projects

Frances G. Mangosing, Melvin Gascon 04/15/2024

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States plans to give $128 million to the Philippines for military facilities where Americans have access. US President Joe Biden asked the US Congress to allocate the money for 36 projects under…

DA urges public to eat more eggs to curb oversupply

Melvin Gascon 02/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has asked other agencies to convince people to consume more eggs to address the oversupply in local production that has caused farm-gate prices to go down to as low…

Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand kick-off rally

Dexter Cabalza, Melvin Gascon, Russel Loreto 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged all government workers to work towards a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) and deliver “responsive, efficient” service during the kick-off rally for his governance brand at Quirino Grandstand in…

DTI allows manufacturers to downsize certain goods to offset rising costs

Alden M. Monzon, Melvin Gascon 01/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Wednesday that manufacturers of essential goods can maintain profitability amid rising production costs by reducing product sizes or weights, instead of increasing prices. Trade Assistant…

500,000 MT of imported rice to bolster stocks amid El Niño

Jordeene B. Lagare, Melvin Gascon 12/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — To address the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and boost local rice stocks during the dry spell, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that nearly 500,000 MT of imported rice will arrive in…

Bill pushes science, math schools for all PH provinces

Melvin Gascon 12/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — At least one public math and science high school must be established in all provinces in the Philippines to address the “stagnation” of Filipino learners’ mathematical and scientific literacy as revealed by an international…

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