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Will banning phones in schools work?
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The evidence is more instructive (and more sobering) than the rhetoric suggests

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Trending In Politics

Sara Duterte’s political future at stake as trial opens

Manila, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte faces the defining political test of her career on Monday as the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opens a trial that could determine not only her fate in office but also whether she remains a viable contender for the presidency in 2028. — July 6, 2026

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In West Philippine Sea

A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local fishermen have become too afraid to venture out to Scarborough Shoal and its prized ‌fishing waters for fear of harassment by Chinese vessels. — July 10, 2026

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In Typhoons

PCG: Nearly 800 stranded in 58 ports as Inday halts sea travel

MANILA – A total of 789 passengers are stranded in 58 ports nationwide as bad weather caused by Typhoon Inday (international name Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon halted maritime travel on Friday. — July 10, 2026

pna.gov.ph

In Corruption

Marcoleta, Defensor in jail after Sandiganbayan orders arrest

Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested Monday after the Sandiganbayan Third Division ordered his arrest in connection with a non-bailable plunder case — July 6, 2026

manilastandard.net

In Economy

Inflation cools slightly to still above-target 6.4% in June as gas prices ease

Inflation, or year-on-year consumer price increases, slowed slightly to 6.4 percent in June as gas prices eased, even as the headline rate continued to be much higher compared with year-ago levels. — July 7, 2026