China War on Drugs Education Politics Archives

‘If we can’t fish any more, we’re going to die’: the volunteer sea patrols protecting precious Philippine waters
theguardian.com

Dedicated groups called Bantay Dagat aim to conserve the abundant marine life surrounding their thousands of islands, which has been under pressure for years from intensive overfishing

theguardian.com

In Trending

Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea and 4 Filipino crew are injured

The long-simmering territorial disputes in the South China Sea are expected to be discussed at a summit of leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Melbourne. — March 5, 2024

apnews.com

More on Chinese Coast Guards "Dangerous Blocking Manuevers"

In Overseas Workers

2 Filipino sailors killed, 2 severely hurt in Houthi missile attack

Manila, Philippines — Two Filipinos have been killed while two were severely injured following a missile strike on a cargo vessel off Yemen, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) — March 7, 2024

globalnation.inquirer.net

In Politics

‘Why is that funny?’: Flustered Marcos laughs when asked about family’s plunder

On Australian television, Marcos downplays as propaganda the PCGG's findings about his family's ill-gotten wealth, even though this is well-documented — March 5, 2024

rappler.com

In Demographics & Population

Rising teenage pregnancies a concern

As more young women in the region are entering motherhood at an early age, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is urging local government units to establish their own local adolescents and teen centers — March 5, 2024

sunstar.com.ph

In War on Drugs

With ‘no chance for justice’ in the Philippines, drug war families eye ICC

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has shown little interest in helping families find justice, as drug war killings continue. — March 5, 2024