Local Issues Archive

Zika Virus arrives in Philippines:: Infects pregnant woman in Cebu and 12 others

Zika Virus is now in the Philippines Photo courtesy: pixabay and shutterstock This world is becoming

Duterte to critics of capital punishment ‘What if there’s no God?’

Duterte is not a man to mince his words no matter who is involved. His startled

Staff member admits he paid de Lima’s driver occasionally:: Instructions given by de Lima

Staff member admits to paying that he paid de Lima’s driver occasionally. The case against Senator

No violation of rights: Yasay to UN – Will invite UN chief, EU to visit: President Duterte

There is no violation of human rights; the rule of law stands firm; Yasay Jr. Only

Vice-Mayor arrested for Davao blast: Apprehended while trying to fly out

In the devastating blast that rocked Davao City, the needle of suspicion is pointing towards Abdul

Duterte last resort for Veloso: Duped into carrying drugs

Mary Jane Veloso, is a 31 year old Filipino woman whose life is hanging by a

Filipinos celebrate Golden Bear for Lav Diaz and Humayo

The awards functions the world over are a source of great fanfare for all and massive

MNLF secures release of Abu Sayyaf captives

A Norwegian, 3 Malasians and 2 Filipinos released-MNLF The situation of insurgency in Southern Philippines is

Mindanao peace projects – Tax Reforms to generate revenue -DOF

First of all, the Duterte government has drawn up ambitious plans to introduce tax reforms. This

Senator EXHORTS government: Save Mary Jane Veloso: Please do not give up!

Man lives on hope, so does Mary Jane Veloso and her family considering that the lamp

CRIME and DRUGS: Bordador’s current BF in Drug arrest; Former BF mistakenly blamed

  I am not a drug dealer: Chris Tan It may sound amusing to some of

ECONOMICS & POLITICS: Salaries will double: Duterte to police and Army

But, no provision in the Budget He is a man who knows it all and, as

POLITICS: Ramos begins cautious parleys

The iceberg in the relationship that was thought to have no future when seen from the

POLITICS: Duterte visits Misuari to talk peace

No talks with Abu Sayyaf President Rodrigo Duterte is a very determined man TO PUT IT

CRIME: Wrongly implicated American set free after five years

It happens everywhere and it may happen to anyone, whether you are from the third world

POLITICS & ENVIRONMENT: Seek help of naval powers to make China comply: Rosario

Image by DigitalGlobe, via CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Highly endangered marine life plundered After the

SPORTS: Pacquiao: The passion of the ring, Showdown with American Jessie Vargas

Senator Manny Pacquiao is a busy man but in this busy world the act that you

THE WORLD & POLITICS: East China Sea hotting up

Radars/Cameras on offshore gas platforms The Chinese are at it again; only difference is that it

POLITICS: Peace talks? Or, whimsical moves?

  For nearly three decades, JOMA SISON has not been to the shores of the Philippines

SPORTS: THE PHILIPPINE OLYMPIANS 2016

SPORTS: PH in the group of death

This year’s episode of the Suzuki Cup is scheduled to be played from the 19th of

BUSINESS AND FINACE: Strategies to increase efficiency of collections also an option: Dominiguez

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III declared yesterday that he was not in favor of the

POLITICS & CRIME: Duterte accuses China of sheltering drug lords

The reign of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been based on a single-minded approach against the

ENTERTAINMENT: Jessy Mendiola, THE SIZZLING CURE FOR SORE EYES.

Jessy Mendiola is the rage of the town, particularly of the men because she has achieved