Archive - News Year 2017 all 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Items per page 12 12 18 24 30 News Probe finds PH Navy at fault in death of two Vietnamese fishermen The Philippine Navy is at fault in the death of two fishermen during a sea chase in the waters of Pangasinan on Sept. 22, a source privy to the investigation of the incident said. By By Arianne Christian Tapao and Ellen T. Tordesillas | Sep 30, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News When young people take over ASEAN The meeting is a simulation. Yet, it has already taught the participants one important lesson: the idea of consensus, and how difficult it can be to reach, in the trademark decision-making process of ASEAN. By Jake Soriano | Sep 30, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Policy against tobacco industry needs more push – health group NGO HealthJustice Philippines says the government has yet to fully address tobacco industry interference. By Arianne Christian Tapao | Sep 29, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Laos and Cambodia: The China Dance BANGKOK – Laos and Cambodia are often seen as little more than political twins who have chosen to reap economic benefits from China in exchange for their loyalty to the Middle Kingdom – and choosing this alliance over keeping consensus with their ASEAN family. By By Johanna Son | Sep 29, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News THIS WEEK IN FAKE NEWS: Duterte DID NOT sign any ‘no homework policy’ Using various online tools, VERA Files tracks FAKE NEWS that have trended online this week. We read fake news, so you don’t have to. By VERA FILES | Sep 29, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT SHEET: The 1993 secret deal: what the Marcoses wanted in exchange for their ill-gotten wealth Duterte wants a compromise deal with the Marcoses. But if history were any indication, getting a deal is not going to be easy. By VERA FILES | Sep 28, 2017 | 6-minute read KEEP READING News PH may lose EU trade perks if human rights abuses persist–lawyer Removal of the GSP+ will impact the Philippine economy negatively. By Maria Feona Imperial | Sep 28, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News When young prizewinners dazzle By sheer will and determination, young classical musicians still find a way to survive a pop-dominated musical milieu. By Pablo A. Tariman | Sep 28, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News Evacuation centers, relief goods not PWD-inclusive Some of the PWDs would rather stay with relatives or generous neighbors due to inaccessible shelters By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL and YVETTE MORALES | Sep 28, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News PWDs left behind in Marikina’s disaster preparedness efforts For a disaster resilience model, Marikina City falls behind the ideal in preparing people with disabilities (PWDs) for disasters. By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL and YVETTE B. MORALES | Sep 27, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT CHECK: DFA, PCOO spread fake news about outcome of PH human rights report at the UN There was no “big victory” in Geneva, and no UN “recognition” of the Philippine human rights record under Duterte. By VERA Files | Sep 27, 2017 | -minute read KEEP READING News VERA FILES FACT SHEET: These are the crimes Duterte has said he’d committed If he were not president, Duterte could be penalized for these crimes. By VERA FILES | Sep 26, 2017 | 5-minute read KEEP READING Posts pagination Newer posts 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 31 Older posts