Philippines

By supporting the medical marijuana bill during Tuesday’s third reading, the House of Representatives is acting historically. House Bill 10439 has passed this important stage with an overwhelmingly majority of 177 votes in favor, just nine against, and nine abstentions altogether. Main Provisions of the Bill The acceptance of House Bill 10439 marks a turning point in the road towards …

Super Typhoon Carina has once more exposed the Philippines’ sensitivity to highly unusual weather patterns. The terrible devastation done to infrastructure, agriculture, and life emphasizes how urgently a thorough review of disaster response plans and readiness is needed. A crucial question arises as the country recovers: is the main offender government neglect or the relentless power of climate change? The …

Typhoon Carina(Gaemi) and Southwest monsoon winds brought heavy rain on Wednesday, July 2024, to Manila, the capital of the Philippines region and the northern provinces of the country. The rain was so havoc that it halted work and school including the stock and foreign trade exchanges.  The Presidential office suspended classes at all academic classes and work in most government …

Noting all of the Philippine online retailers! There is a new rule affecting your company coming from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Online markets will be hiding a 1% tax on your sales as of July 15, 2024. Calm yourself! This page will verify you’re BIR compliant and dissect what you need to know about this new tax rule. …

The outcome of the Alice Guo trial lately shocked Philippine society. Found guilty of kidnapping and severe illegal detention for holding a fellow Chinese worker captive in her Makati condominium, Guo is a native of China Still, the value of the experiment goes much beyond this particular instance. Seizing this chance, Senator Risa Hontiveros has drawn attention to a concerning …

The decision of Vice President Sara Duterte to declare herself as the “designated survivor” prior to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) sparked a storm of reactions. Senators and political leaders have discussed the implications and goals of her comment under different degrees of criticism and admiration. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian have both publicly …

Surprisingly, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio recently said she will not be attending the State of the Nation Address (SONA) this year. Her absence begs issues regarding protocol, political strategy, and administrative dynamics since she is the second highest official in the Philippines. The choice Duterte-Carpio has listed a number of reasons for her SONA skipping decision. Among these is her …

Boxing has evolved as more than simply a sport amid the busy streets of Manila, where poverty looms big. It is a road to break out from the cycle of deprivation and a ray of hope. Inspired by the venerable Manny Pacquiao, young Filipinos are lacing their gloves, yearning a better life outside the boundaries. The transforming power of the …

A heated discussion has been started by Japan’s recent policy change permitting it to provide military help to the Philippines. While some view this choice as a necessary step to improve regional defense capacity, others are concerned about possible escalation and domestic issues. Examining the ramifications of this important development exposes a complicated range of advantages and hazards that have …

From its start, the K to 12 Program—which is carried out in the Philippines—has generated controversy. Although supporters claim it improves the caliber of education, detractors—including the Marcos Government—have voiced doubts on its efficiency. This editorial explores the wider ramifications of the government’s mistrust and investigates the causes underlying it. Background: The K–12 Program Launched in 2013, the K to …