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Issue No. 23014 | Apr 9, 2023
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Asia’s prices are on rise. In the Philippines, they’re soaring

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Southeast Asia’s fourth-largest economy sees inflation hit 8.6 percent, far above Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

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In Trending

Crucifixions mark Good Friday in PH but 'Christ endured the worst'

MANILA Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has reminded the Catholic faithful that Jesus Christ had endured the 'worst' the world offered, referring to His crucifixion. — April 7, 2023

manilatimes.net
More on Holy Week Rituals & Celebrations
  • NAIA passenger surge to hit 1.2m during long Holy Week holiday - Manila Standard Airport officials are expecting passenger traffic to reach 140,000 daily at the country’s premier gateway beginning this weekend until the Day of Valor, April 10, in what is considered to be the longest Holy Week holiday since 2019. — April 1, 2023

    manilastandard.net
  • Deep-rooted Good Friday superstitions still shape life in rural communities Whether through amulets or traditional healing practices, superstitions continue to shape many Filipino lives, providing a sense of security in an uncertain world — April 7, 2023

    rappler.com
  • 20,000 devotees joined Nazareno motorcade on Good Friday, says Quiapo Church An estimated 20,000 people participated in the motorcade and parade of the Black Nazarene image in Manila on Good Friday, according to Quiapo Church spokesperson Father Earl Valdez. — April 7, 2023

    gmanetwork.com
In Education

New report shows drastic economic impact of illiteracy on the Philippines

A new report by the World Literacy Foundation has found that the problem of illiteracy costs the country's economy an estimated P258 billion or $4.72 billion every year. — April 3, 2023

philstar.com

In Culture

This young Ilongga amputee fighting Stage 4 cancer is living her best life

“For many years, I’ve just been trying to survive. Sabi ko sa sarili ko, ‘I shouldn’t just be surviving, I should live.’” — April 5, 2023

news.abs-cbn.com

In Climate Change

Philippines tries to bring back small fish key to rural diet

Years of market pressures, lack of fisheries management and unchecked overfishing from larger commercial fishers have led to a decline in small fish such as sardines that rural coastal communities in the Philippines depend on. Data is not available for many fish, but conservation group Oceana has said more than 75% of the nation’s fishing grounds are depleted. — April 6, 2023

apnews.com

In History

Clemencia López and the Philippine Struggle for Freedom - JSTOR Daily

López’s gender and appearance helped her contribute to anti-imperial and suffrage movements in a way her male peers couldn’t. — April 6, 2023

daily.jstor.org

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