The Philippines ranked 7th globally in most affected countries by extreme weather in 2024, with corruption in flood-control projects cited as the contributing factor. According to the data from Global
When Typhoon Tino made its landfall, the Mananga River rose quickly. It flooded homes immediately. Due to the river’s inability to contain the floodwaters, a few hours of rain already
With evacuation centers filled beyond capacity, Typhoon Tino forced Dinagat Islands residents to seek safety inside cramped drainage canals. Inside the drainage passage were 14 families, including a mother carrying
To address consecutive class disruptions, the Department of Education (DepEd) has declared a four-day nationwide health break starting October 27 until October 30. In a memorandum released on October 22,
The Philippines ranked sixth globally as one of the world’s most active ChatGPT users, with Filipino users using the artificial intelligence (AI) tool for writing-related tasks. According to the Digital
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has denied former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appeal for temporary release, stating he remains a flight risk and a potential threat to witnesses. In a 23-page
A Facebook post claiming that acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. instructed police and military personnel to disobey President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. justified the government’s “slow” pace in investigating the flood control corruption scandal, saying justice must be deliberate, not performative. In the latest episode of his BBM
The term “nepo babies” has been a fixture of social media chatter, but recent events have brought it into the realm of governance and law. What was once a discussion
Families in Medellin town huddle under plastic bags at night, shivering in the rain after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake displaced them. About 15 aftershocks surfaced driving residents away from their
