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For Moros, the price of peace is life

rappler.com

Many Muslims in Mindanao who dedicated themselves to jihad are supposed to reap the rewards of the peace process. But breaches of trust between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front threaten the fulfillment of peaceful lives they were promised.

rappler.com

Trending In Health

What is Hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

The suspected outbreak has raised questions over whether the virus, which is normally spread by contact with rodents, is being transmitted between humans. — May 5, 2026

philstar.com
More on Hondius Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
  • DOH monitoring hantavirus situation; Philippine labs preparing testing capability The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, May 8, said it is closely monitoring the developing hantavirus situation linked to the cruise ship Hondius — May 8, 2026

    mb.com.ph
  • 38 Pinoy crew members to return home after clearing health protocols The 38 Filipino crew members of the cruise ship M/V Hondius, which has been hit by a hantavirus outbreak, are expected to be brought home as soon as they are able to clear protocols. — May 7, 2026

    sunstar.com.ph
  • 24 of 38 Filipinos on hantavirus-hit MV Hondius to fly to Netherlands for quarantine Twenty-four of the 38 Filipino crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius will soon board a flight to the Netherlands where they will undergo quarantine, the DMW said. — May 10, 2026

    gmanetwork.com
In Economy

Why the Philippines Inflation Shock Is So Worrying

A much bigger inflation shock than imagined is coming for Southeast Asia — if a country that had shown promise is anything to go by. The Philippines, more often the focus of maritime rivalry between the US and China than developing economic trends, is in the grip of a sudden and brutal price surge brought on by the Iran war. — May 7, 2026

bloomberg.com

In Environment

Metro Manila air still carries lead traces years after fuel phaseout

A hazy Metro Manila skyline reflects persistent air pollution in the capital. Researchers found that toxic lead remains in the city’s air decades after the phaseout of leaded gasoline, riven largely by industrial activity, fossil fuel combustion, and legacy contamination. — May 4, 2026

newsinfo.inquirer.net

In War on Drugs

Duterte replaces Kaufman ahead of ICC trial

Former president Rodrigo Duterte has decided to replace his lead counsel Nicholas Kaufman ahead of his trial before the International Criminal Court — May 9, 2026

manilastandard.net

In West Philippine Sea

The idyllic island caught in Manila’s tug of war with Beijing

A tiny and seemingly sleepy cay in the South China Sea is at the centre of one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints — May 7, 2026

thetimes.com

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