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Pateros’ most wanted fugitive falls
A syndicated estafa suspect, described as Pateros’ most wanted fugitive, was arrested on Friday, according to the Southern Police District......»»
Jerwin reveals weigh-in ordeal
Jerwin Ancajas, who was knocked out by WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo last Saturday, revealed yesterday he was over the 118-pound limit the morning of the weigh-in the day before the fight......»»
ASEAN Member States, DOLE, World Vision, unite to share information on child labor
ASEAN member states and child rights organizations gather in Manila to address child labor and exploitation. The event aims to enhance strategies in combating the worst forms of child labor and sharing promising practices. The Philippines and Vietnam governments are the primary focus, but other ASEAN member states also share their experiences. The event concludes with a commitment to stop child labor and bring learnings back to respective countries. World Vision's Project ACE, funded by the United States Department of Labor, plays a significant role in strengthening government capacity in the Philippines and Vietnam......»»
‘Water, water nowhere’: Cebu City farmers reel from ‘worst El Niño’ yet
Photos by Christian Dave Cuizon CEBU CITY, Philippines – A typical, healthy cob of sweetcorn usually measures at least six inches. But the ones growing on the farmland of James Tumulak of Brgy. Sirao, Cebu City barely reached three. Worse, it hardly had any kernels left on them. Corns like these can no longer be.....»»
Lessons from Venezuela
This piece is part of a continuing series that highlights the best and worst practices of nations......»»
Fuel Masters smother Road Warriors in 35-point rout
The Phoenix Fuel Masters blasted the sluggish NLEX Road Warriors to their second-worst defeat in franchise history, 112-77, Saturday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City, giving the Road Warriors their second straight loss in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»
Solution to MM’s traffic woes
Of 387 metro areas worldwide, why does Metro Manila have to hold the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion?.....»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘From worst airport to pest airport’
A senior citizen reader who is a retired diplomat sent me this short note asking what’s happening to our airport......»»
Redemption
Mega Manila is competitive only for the dubious title of having the worst traffic in the world. Much as our officials might try to downplay this, commuters know the score......»»
Del Monte savors sweet triumph
Del Monte accounted for its week-worst 141 points to close out Seniors Championship division play in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub, still more than enough for the Bukidnon-based bets to crown themselves champions for the first time......»»
Good, bad news as Alex Eala crashes out of W75 Porto quarters
Alex Eala falls short of her bid to get back at former world No. 50 Anna Bondar, the Hungarian who dealt the Filipina teen the worst loss of her pro career.....»»
[OPINION] Palestine lights the way forward
'Yes, this is the worst of times. But is it the best of times? That depends on each and every one of us. Are we willing to take on the great challenges of the times?'.....»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»
Defining moment
On Friday, the Philippine government announced that it has chosen the consortium that includes San Miguel Holdings Corp. to rehabilitate, operate, optimize and maintain the country’s premier gateway and inarguably one of the world’s worst – the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)......»»
Absurdity at its worst
Awards bring to mind honor, prestige and ostensibly being the best. But some exist for the sheer ridiculousness of it......»»
Insane
The Philippines topped two lists the past week. We are the world’s biggest rice importer. Metro Manila traffic is the worst in the world......»»
MMDA, DoTr umalma sa ‘World’s Worst Traffic’ list, duda na no. 1 ang NCR
MATAGAL nang problema sa ating bansa, lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila ang matinding traffic. Pero sa kabila niyan, patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng ating gobyerno upang tuluyan nang maresolba ang tumitinding sitwasyon. Sa isang press conference, tiniyak ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagpapatupad ng necessary traffic management interventions kasunod ng.....»»
Argentina permitted to tap IMF bailout
The Latin American country is heading towards 200% inflation amid the worst economic crisis in decades The International monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to unlock $4.7 billion for Argentina as part of a debt restructuring plan even though the country missed targets related to its $43 billion loan program, the fund anno.....»»