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Constant challenges to a maritime nation

BRP Cape San Agustin forced a China Coast Guard vessel (CCG-3303) to back off from within our exclusive economic zone. Two other Chinese ...
Southeast Asian countries are exploring transition credits, a special type of carbon credit, to reduce emissions and accelerate their shift toward clean energy, but the viability hinges on whether ...
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Time for a woman —or Muslim—UN secretary general?

Islamabad–As the United Nations prepares to select its 10th secretary general, global attention is focused not only on which candidate will succeed António Guterres in January 2027, but on what the ...
For decades, the Philippine public endured the scandalous spectacle of projects that existed only on paper, contracts that enriched a few and ruined the many, and infrastructure that crumbled at the ...
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Holiday cheer despite miseries

Filipinos have always prided themselves on having the longest Christmas season in the world—from September when carols ...
December has finally arrived, which means the spirit of Christmas is in full display. For Filipinos, this is a most cherished season to show gratitude and love through gift-giving. This tradition is ...
Upstart sovereign wealth fund Maharlika Investment Corp (MIC) plans to acquire around 11.2% of Asian Terminals Inc as part of ...
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It’s time we reclaim the Christmas we lost to corruption

AS early as September, Filipinos look forward to the warm familiarity of Christmas. Lanterns lining the streets, carols echoing through malls, and Jose Mari Chan’s soft voice reminding us of hope.
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Is P500 really realistic for Noche Buena?

Some of Manila’s best chefs paint a picture of the unexpected trauma that comes from a P500 Noche Buena projection ...
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Standing watch at Christmas: Gratitude, service, and hope

PA, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines This Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to every Filipino—here at home, at sea, in far-flung communities, ...
Tomorrow, tomorrow, we will run stories about the murder of Ninoy.” That was Eugenia Duran-Apostol, the publisher and editor in chief of the colorful, weekly family magazine Mr. & Ms., talking at the ...
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Plugging the poverty gap

Filipino families were poor in 2023. A family is classified as poor when it earns less than a defined threshold income ...