Greenpeace has named the Philippines as the third biggest source of maritime plastic pollution of the world’s oceans, after China and Indonesia. In a report issued yesterday (Friday, September 22), the environmental group blamed consumer giants such as Nestle, Unilever and Procter & Gamble for selling products wrapped in plastic. During a Greenpeace-led clean up … [Full Story...] about Philippines third biggest source of plastic pollution in world’s oceans
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New Southeast Asian super malaria strain “global threat” say scientists
Scientists have expressed alarm at the rapid spread of super malaria in Southeast Asia, describing it as “an alarming global threat”. Studies have shown that the … [Full Story...] about New Southeast Asian super malaria strain “global threat” say scientists
Impunity study names Philippines as worst country in the world
The Philippines ranked the highest in impunity, according to the 2017 Global Impunity Index conducted by the University of the Americas Puebla and UDLAP Jenkins … [Full Story...] about Impunity study names Philippines as worst country in the world
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Duterte admits to illegal wiretapping of alleged narco-politicians
President Duterte has admitted that he ordered the wiretapping of politicians alleged to be involved in drugs. During a rant about Iloilo Mayor Jed Mabilog and … [Full Story...] about Duterte admits to illegal wiretapping of alleged narco-politicians
Priest caught at hotel with 13-year-old girl calls for case to be junked
The priest accused of taking a 13-year-girl to a hotel for sex has asked the Department of Justice to drop the charges against him. Instead of filing his … [Full Story...] about Priest caught at hotel with 13-year-old girl calls for case to be junked
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Duterte says he will have his son killed if he’s involved in drugs
President Duterte has said he will have his son killed if drug trafficking allegations against him are true — adding that police who carry out the hit would be protected from prosecution. Earlier this month, Paolo Duterte, aged 42, appeared before a senate … [Full Story...] about Duterte says he will have his son killed if he’s involved in drugs
Duterte orders tough new crackdown on street drinkers
Hard on the heels of his new anti-smoking laws, president Duterte has announced a crackdown on street drinkers. The president gave the order during a convention of public attorneys at the Manila Hotel on Monday night. “Look around, if they loiter around, … [Full Story...] about Duterte orders tough new crackdown on street drinkers
Seven more Abu Sayyaf terrorists surrender on Sulu
Seven Abu Sayyaf terrorists have surrendered in the province of Sulu, military officials announced today (Wednesday, September 20). Brigadier General Cirilito Sobejana, the commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, identified the seven as Musoy Elani, aged 25; … [Full Story...] about Seven more Abu Sayyaf terrorists surrender on Sulu
U-turn over controversial decision to slash government agency budgets
The House of Representatives is set to restore the budget of three government agencies following a controversial vote to slash their funding to 1,000 pesos. The change of heart was announced by House Appropriations Committee chairman Karlo Nograles today … [Full Story...] about U-turn over controversial decision to slash government agency budgets
Illuminati satanists up to their old tricks on Palawan, claims priest
Fresh claims that Illuminati satanists are distributing cursed rosaries have surfaced in Palawan. Despite an earlier warning about demonic beads being widely mocked, church leaders and officials on the island have reiterated the warning. The idea of the … [Full Story...] about Illuminati satanists up to their old tricks on Palawan, claims priest
