
Ecuador eyes more mega-prisons amid trafficking surge
‘We are not going to negotiate, we are not going to make pacts, we are going to attack them.’
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‘We are not going to negotiate, we are not going to make pacts, we are going to attack them.’
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A study on sea cucumber biodiversity and its implications for aquaculture, fisheries management and conservation in the Philippines has been named the 2026…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — In March, a group of 20- and 30-somethings in the United States capital swapped their smartphones for basic flip phones and…
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A shift toward a circular economy could become a turning point for the Philippines’ waste management system, but researchers warned that its success depends on…
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The longer the crisis the deeper the effect. The impact of the ongoing oil crisis on Filipino households suggests that 1.34-million Filipinos face the prospect…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been…
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Measures showing how workers are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) reflect technological capability rather than actual job losses or gains, underscoring…
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A new study by the University of Bristol has identified a critical gap in the Philippines’ pandemic preparedness — its prison system — highlighting the need…
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The Amazon molly (Poecilia formosa) is one of the most fascinating fish species. They are all female as they reproduce only by cloning.
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The strongest measure taken by the government thus far — the suspension of the excise tax on fuel — will have little effect in easing Filipinos’ suffering,…
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced a temporary suspension of jail visitation at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) from 1 to 3 April in observance of the…
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A two-day transport strike ended Friday, 20 March, but commuter advocates said the government failed to offer concrete solutions to the worsening impact of…
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A business process outsourcing (BPO) workers’ organization is calling on employees in the sector to join an upcoming nationwide transport strike, warning that…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy free shuttle services across Metro Manila on 19 March to assist commuters affected by a…
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The LTFRB said it remains in close coordination with PISTON but said it must balance relief for drivers with affordability for commuters.
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