Philippines

Not long ago, the ultimate turncoat in modern Philippine politics slyly boasted of the so-called “Duterte magic.” His characteristically sycophant intervention came shortly after his patron, Vice President Sara Duterte indulged in a Digong-style chutzpah by claiming that as many as three Dutertes will be running for the country’s highest chamber next year. “All of […]…

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate urged the government for immediate intervention to ease the burden on Filipino consumers with the latest substantial price hike. “The Department of Energy should not merely serve as an announcer and justifier of the oil companies’ price hikes,” Zarate said in a statement on Monday. “It is imperative for the government to take concrete steps to protect consumers from these burdensome increases,” he added. READ: Fuel prices to increase nearly P3 a liter starting Oct 15 According to Zarate, gasoline is expected to rise by approximately P2.30 to P2.50 […]…

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Are you the type who sends messages without instantly stating your main point? Do you know that it can cause anxiety and could waste other people’s time? In digital communication, we frequently come across individuals who begin communications with basic salutations such as “hi” or “hello” before progressively addressing the main topic of their message. Although this practice is frequently used in casual discussions, people who prefer direct communication may need clarification or annoyance, particularly in formal or time-sensitive situations.  Many people use greetings as a warm-up in conversations, allowing them to build rapport with one another before getting right […]…

Keep on reading: Be straightforward—an important etiquette for sending messages

In a Facebook post, a social media user shared a story of how a jeepney driver recognized him for his community pantry volunteer work during the height of the pandemic. The driver then proceeded to decline his fare, and instead gave him a free ride as a gesture of gratitude for the help he received during such a challenging time.   Relaying the story, the user recalled the driver asking, “hindi ba ikaw yung nasa pantry noon sa simbahan? Noong kasagsagan ng COVID? [Aren’t you the person manning the [community] pantry at the church back then? At the height of […]…

Keep on reading: Jeepney driver recognizes passenger as community volunteer during lockdown, offers free ride

MANILA, Philippines —  The Southern Police District (SPD) has deployed over 200 personnel to ensure public safety during the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which opens on Monday, October 14. The conference, which will run until October 18, is themed “Surge to 2030: Enhancing ambition in Asia-Pacific to accelerate disaster risk reduction.” It aims to provide a critical platform for reviewing risk reduction efforts, exploring innovative solutions, and making commitments to minimize disaster risks by 2030 in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions. READ: Over 4,000 coming for PH-hosted int’l confab on disaster mitigation  “In […]…

Keep on reading: Over 200 police deployed for Asia-Pacific disaster mitigation conference