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[In This Economy] Let’s discuss grade inflation in the Philippines
Grade inflation is typically understood as the overall rise of grades students receive for the same level or quality of effort — not unlike the inflation of prices we’re all too familiar with. Both...
View ArticleBiden says killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire talks
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, August 1, the killing of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas’ leader Ismail Haniyeh was not helpful for reaching a ceasefire in Israel’s war in...
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First came the rain. Then the oil spill.
MANILA, Philippines – On Monday morning, July 29, the water turned black. The waves were huge that morning, said Cheryl Merquita, 33, and they carried a deluge of trash stained with oil. That Monday...
View ArticleCan the BIR meet its target of collecting P342 million every hour?
MANILA, Philippines – Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has challenged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to collect P3.05 trillion in 2024, a target even higher than the P2.64-trillion mark that the...
View ArticleSwiatek stunned out of Paris tennis singles, Djokovic endures injury ahead of...
PARIS, France – Iga Swiatek must wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals of the tennis tournament, but...
View ArticleLIFE & STYLE: Food, travel, art, culture, beauty, fashion – July 29-August 4
MANILA, Philippines – Looking for something new to try? Whether that’s food, travel, beauty, hobbies, or fashion, here are some top recos and upcoming events you can check out! Bookmark this page to...
View ArticlePhilippines, Japan militaries hold first joint exercises in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Japan held their first joint military exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, August 2, the Philippine armed forces said, in the latest collaboration...
View ArticleIndonesian police given sole power to grant abortions for rape victims
JAKARTA, Indonesia – New rules issued this week by Indonesia will make the police the only authority allowed to give the go-ahead for abortions for rape victims, drawing criticism from rights...
View ArticleTNT and Maya join forces to launch ‘TNT Alkansya’ to empower Filipinos to save
Value mobile services brand TNT has partnered with Maya, the country’s #1 Digital Banking app, to launch ‘TNT Alkansya,’ a groundbreaking program that rewards subscribers with instant cashback that...
View ArticleRudy Fernandez calls time on 24-year hoops career as powerhouse Spain bows...
LILLE, France – Australia reached the Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals despite losing 77-71 to Greece – who remained alive in Group A – after Spain lost, while Brazil beat Japan, 102-84, to...
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Navotas wetlands: Pollution, reclamation threaten ‘nature’s kidneys’
MANILA, Philippines – Across a fisherfolk village in Barangay Tanza 1 in Navotas City, you’ll come across the muddy and mushy tidal lands which appear only during the low tide. Beyond these mudflats...
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Vietnam President To Lam takes top job as Communist Party chief
HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnamese President To Lam was named to the nation’s top position, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on Saturday, August 3, replacing Nguyen Phu Trong, who died...
View ArticleWho is Cris Aldeguer-Roque, the new DTI chief?
MANILA, Philippines – She’s not the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Acting DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina “Cris” Aldeguer-Roque clarified on Saturday, August 3, that...
View ArticleIBA to award $50,000 to Italy’s Carini despite forfeiting Olympic bout with...
PARIS, France – The International Boxing Association (IBA) will award Italy’s Angela Carini, who lost her welterweight round of 16 bout against Algerian Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics in 46...
View ArticleRaven Doctor named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Miss Eco Teen has named Raven Doctor as Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024, the organization announced on its social media pages on Saturday, August 3. “We are delighted to introduce...
View ArticleParis swimming sensation Marchand fends off ‘crazy’ comparisons to legends...
PARIS, France – Four finals, four gold medals, four Olympic records: Leon Marchand’s prowess in the Paris pool has been so extraordinary that some of his compatriots might not be surprised if he...
View ArticleEXPLAINER: Olympic women’s boxing and the Differences of Sexual Development...
PARIS, France – The presence at the Paris Olympics of two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s world championships has revived the discussion over whether athletes with Differences of Sexual...
View ArticleUncle Roger to open first restaurant FUIYOH! in Malaysia
MANILA, Philippines – Hey, nieces and nephews! Is it a” haiyaa” or a “fuiyoh?” This news is the latter for many fans of internet comedian Uncle Roger, who is set to open his first restaurant called...
View Article‘Queen of Tears’ pop-up store coming to Manila
MANILA, Philippines – The BaekHong fever is still on! PULP Spaces announced on Saturday, August 3, that a pop-up store based on the hit Korean drama Queen of Tears is coming to Manila. The store will...
View ArticlePhilippines, Germany commit to concluding broader defense agreement
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defense cooperation arrangement, their defense ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday, August 4. German...
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