Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll
More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»
DSWD vows to intensify efforts, collab with agency partners vs hunger
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognizes that addressing hunger is a continuing effort that is why there is a need to implement innovative strategies to combat involuntary hunger, Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said on Tuesday (January 23). “This is why we continue to implement innovative programs to address hunger […].....»»
SWS: Satisfaction with President Marcos lowest in Mindanao
In a span of just one year, satisfaction with President Marcos among those in Mindanao has shifted from being highest to the lowest in the country, surveys conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed......»»
Self-rated poverty dips, but hunger increases – poll
Although self-rated poverty slightly went down in the fourth quarter of 2023, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed more Filipinos experiencing hunger......»»
More Filipinos hungry in first quarter of 2024 – SWS
The latest reading is the highest hunger incidence since May 2021, when SWS recorded 16.8%. .....»»
SWS: 40% of Filipinos optimistic about economy
Four in 10 adult Filipinos expected the Philippine economy to pick up in the next 12 months, according to a Social Weather Stations poll released Thursday. .....»»
Money tops Pinoys’ Valentine gift wishes – SWS poll
For many Filipinos, being practical seems to be the best way to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day......»»
Fewer Pinoys see better quality of life – SWS poll
Despite a having a positive outlook for 2024, a smaller percentage of Filipinos expect to have a better quality of life this year, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations showed......»»
SWS poll says 44% of Filipinos see better lives
This figure is down from 48% in the survey conducted in September 2023. .....»»
13 million families felt poor in 2023 – SWS poll
Nearly half or 47 percent of Filipino families rated themselves poor during the last quarter of 2023, hardly moving from 48 percent in September last year in a similar survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations......»»
Progressive groups: Resolve hunger, poverty
SEVERAL progressive groups staged a Labor Day protest at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, on Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, demanding higher wages to resolve hunger and mass poverty in the Davao Region......»»
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza.....»»
World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger
World paid little attention to Sudan s war for a year. Now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger.....»»
Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says
Sudan is on course to become the world s worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says.....»»
Group warns of worse hunger as rice prices spike
The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice......»»
878 take Shari’ah Bar exams; highest since 1983
A total of 878 aspirants have taken the 2024 Shari’ah Bar examinations, the highest number of examinees since 1983......»»
Comelec: Contingency plans in place for 2025 poll machines
Amid lone bidder Miru Systems’ history of problematic vote counting machines abroad, the Commission on Elections gave assurance that contingency measures are in place to ensure the successful procurement of automated poll machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
Marcos 2021 negative drug test result brought up in Senate PDEA leaks hearing
Representatives of the hospital that administered the drug test of then-presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2021 assured senators there was nothing irregular with how the test, which produced negative results, was conducted......»»
Papua New Guinea stick to experience in T20 World Cup 2024 squad
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Ready for their second appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Papua New Guinea have named their 15-member squad set to feature in Group C at the tournament. As he did at the 2021 edition of the tournament, Assad Vala leads the Barramundis, who sealed their spot for this year's competition via the East Asia-Pacific regional final in July 2023. Vala is one of 10 players from their 2021 ca.....»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The leading cryptocurrency surged above the $72,000 mark on Monday Bitcoin, the world's highest-valued cryptocurrency, hit a new record on Monday as it surged above $72,000. The token soared to a fresh all-time high of $72,030, breaking the record set in November 2021 and bringing gains for the year so far to n.....»»