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New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence
China-related activities in the country: The Diliman College in Quezon City launched Nov. 18 a new academic center aimed at reshaping the negative perception of China. This followed a large gathering of overseas Chinese citizens at the Century Park Hotel in Manila in October, opposing Taiwan independence while promoting unification with the mainland.
Baguio’s poets of black and white film photography
To a certain community in Baguio, film is the way to go to capture a different rhythm of life, far from the easy-to-capture pixels of smart phones and digital cameras.Ongoing at the iBAG-IW 2025 exhibition at the basement of the Baguio Convention Center are the “Silver Gelatin Print Exhibition” and “B: Show! A Community Exhibit of Analog Photography and Silver Gelatin Prints” at Oh My Gulay at La Azotea building, Session Road.
‘Solid North’ lawmakers press PH delegation to COP11 to reject tobacco control measures
The alliance expressed “firm opposition” to proposals calling for an end to government support to tobacco farmers, imposing quotas on the manufacture and importation of tobacco products, and banning or phasing out of tobacco sales.
‘Tobacco industry-friendly’ officials dominate PH delegation to Geneva conference, defy treaty provisions vs interference
As a signatory to the FCTC since 2005, the Philippines has an obligation to fully implement Article 5.3 of the treaty, which “requires the protection of public health policies from the commercial and other vested interests of the tobacco industry.” This means ensuring that COP delegations do not include tobacco industry or tobacco industry-affiliated persons, among other things.
Know your hazards
In our struggles to overcome the severe problems and difficulties caused by a string of natural disasters, we should keenly observe how our leaders, from the barangay to the national government, have contributed to our sufferings or how they’re addressing our needs. Keep them in mind until the 2028 elections.
‘Alas ng Bayan 2.0’ holds true to the mission of Tandang Sora Women’s Museum
Art, feminism, and history are interconnecting at Tandang Sora Women’s Museum. Alas ng Bayan 2.0 runs until Nov. 23. Museum opens 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,Tuesdays to Sundays. Admission is free.
Disturbing increase of rape of women, one a minor, by state forces reported
Two cases of rape committed by police officers against a female detainee and a teenage girl in September reveal disturbing increase in incidents involving persons tasked to protect them.
ICC affirms jurisdiction over Duterte case
The Hague-based International Criminal Court has affirmed its jurisdiction over the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, effectively clearing one key hurdle for the continuation of the ongoing proceedings related to the extrajudicial killings under his administration’s war on drugs.
Another budol from Sara: Laptop ‘investigation’
Grant Sara Duterte the understanding of her insecurity that her score sheet as education secretary was abysmally dismal. The very low numbers come from the Commission on Audit for 2023 – unassailable. Of the 6,379 classrooms on target, she completed only a microscopic 192 (3.01%); for the repair of 7,550 classrooms, she completed only 208 (2.75%); for building 88 last mile schools, she completed only an infinitesimal 3 (3.41%). And so when she appeared at Kamuning Bakery forum, she had to window-dress her do-nothing performance in the Department of Education – of course of all things – by lying.
