Philippines

Health & Science
Clément VéritéMarch 8, 2023
Pokemon Pheromosa inspires name of new cockroach species found in Singapore
The Pokemon Pheromosa inspired the name of a new species of cockroach found in Singapore.
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Business
Clément VéritéJanuary 27, 2023
Missing, smuggled, pricey: onions in the Philippines, a symbol of the country’s inflation
Price of onions in the Philippines has soared in light of the shortage. Meanwhile, authorities fight smuggling and have approved an urgent import of tons of onions just weeks before the new local harvest season.
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Society
Clément VéritéNovember 8, 2022
A bill to offer free parking space to store customers despite traffic congestion in the Philippines
In the Philippines, a politician submitted a bill to offer free parking space to store customers considering it is a basic amenity. While urban areas of the Philippines have serious issues with traffic congestion, several lawmakers have been trying to push laws related to parking spaces.
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Business
Clément VéritéOctober 18, 2022
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Politics
Clément VéritéApril 25, 2022
Last debate between presidential candidates in the Philippines cancelled amid organization issues
Postponed at the last minute, the last debate between presidential candidates in the Philippines is eventually canceled following a controversy with the company tasked to organize it
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Politics
Clément VéritéMarch 28, 2022
The Philippines restarts full-scale military exercise with the U.S.
The Philippines and the U.S. resumed their large-scale Balikatan military exercise after two years disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty about the continuity of joint military drills between the two allies.
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Politics
Newsendip with ReutersJanuary 17, 2022
Petition to bar the son of former Philippine dictator from presidential run dismissed
The Philippines election commission dismissed a petition trying to bar Marcos Jr from running for the next presidential elections.
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Politics
Clément VéritéAugust 3, 2021
The Philippines Cancels U.S. Military Withdrawal
The Philippines finally decided to call back the abrogation of the Visiting Force Agreement with the United States. A withdrawal postponed three times and never acted.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJuly 9, 2021
World Bank Withdraws Education Report on The Philippines for Now
The World Bank published a report that authorities considered to be insulting the Philippines. The World Bank momentarily withdrew it without refuting the conclusions.
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Politics
Clément VéritéJune 16, 2021
Philippines Postpones Withdrawal of U.S. Troops Again
The Philippines abrogated a military cooperation with the United States. But the suspension was postponed again.
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Society
Clément VéritéMay 25, 2021
No coming back, remote higher education is the new norm in the Philippines
The Philippines Commission on Higher Education has adopted a policy in which remote learning is the new normal policy for the students this year and thereafter
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Health & Science
Clément VéritéApril 7, 2021
Some countries authorize ivermectin to treat COVID-19 against WHO advice
The ivermectin, an anti-parasitic medicine, is sometimes used to treat Covid-19 despite medical recommendations against it. But countries react differently.
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