Transport group to stage 3-day strike starting SONA day
(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — A transport group announced on Wednesday its plan to stage a three-day nationwide strike beginning July 24, the day of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second …
Barbie Won’t Be Banned in the Philippines Despite Controversy Over Fictional Map
(Time) After a weeklong review involving “two meticulous screenings” and deliberations across several departments of government, authorities in the Philippines have decided to allow the summer blockbuster Barbie to be …
Philippines: Isabela celebrates World Chocolate Day, elevating cacao experience
(WIC) From July 5th to 7th, 2023, a series of activities took place in the municipalities of San Agustin and Echague, engaging the local community and stakeholders. The program commenced …
Philippines steps up patrols after spotting dozens of Chinese vessels in South China Sea
(Arab News) MANILA: The Philippines will step up patrols in its part of the South China Sea, a coast guard official said on Sunday, after authorities recently recorded nearly 50 …
No Barbie Girl in Vietnam’s World
(VOA News) WASHINGTON — Two very different films are set to come out on July 21. One is about the development of the world’s first nuclear weapons. The other is …
June inflation slows to 5.4%; El Niño a risk
(BusinessMirror) EL Niño is now considered one of the major upside risks to inflation in the next few months, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the National …
₱4M cash from broken backpack flood Cebu City highway; police ask public to return money
(CNN Philippines) — People scrambled to get bills along Cebu South Road viaduct on Tuesday morning after ₱4 million worth of cash that flew out of a broken backpack of …
Barbie Is Just the Latest Hollywood Film to Get Caught in the Crossfire of Asian Geopolitics
(Time) The Barbie movie was meant to be for everyone. “If you love Barbie, this movie is for you,” the trailer for Warner Bros.’ summer blockbuster declares. “If you hate …
