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Issue No. 23047 | Dec 17, 2023
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On a Tiny Island, 250 People Are Fending Off China

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From the remote speck of land they call home, the residents of Thitu Island have watched China’s presence creep closer, and grow more assertive, over the past decade

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In Trending

Transpac releases 'hostaged' DepEd learning materials

Days after a Rappler exposé, the education department says it's been 'suddenly' informed by Transpac that it 'may now haul the goods' stored in warehouses — December 15, 2023

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More on Textbooks and Instructional Materials Transpac Kept Back
  • Learning resources withheld by supplier to be distributed soon --- DepEd The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, Dec. 15, announced that the learning materials allegedly held “hostage” by a service supplier will soon be distributed to public schools nationwide. — December 15, 2023

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  • DepEd to distribute ‘hostaged’ learning resources to public schools soon Manila, Philippines — All learning resources supposedly “held hostage” by a service supplier might be overhauled and delivered to public schools in the next few weeks, the Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday. — December 15, 2023

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  • Solon: Probe Transpac’s failure to deliver DepEd materials - Manila Standard A militant lawmaker on Wednesday urged the House of Representatives to probe allegations that Transpac Cargo Logistics Inc. is holding hostage billions worth of learning materials of the Department of Education. — December 13, 2023

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In Education

Behind Philippines' poor PISA performance: Worst long-term absenteeism in the world

The Philippines has the highest rate of long-term absenteeism among students compared to all nations, the latest PISA results showed, pointing to one of the factors contributing to the country's flatlining performance in the international assessment. — December 11, 2023

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In Coronavirus

COVID cases in PH up by 36 percent to 1,821

Coronavirus cases in the Philippines increased by 36 percent to 1,821, according to the Department of Health, which also recorded 13 new COVID deaths. — December 12, 2023

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In Transportation

Permits of unconsolidated PUV operators to be revoked on New Year's Day – LTFRB

Transport regulators have issued a memorandum circular revoking on Jan. 1 the permits of those who fail to comply with franchise consolidation, officially rejecting calls from transport groups against the Dec. 31 deadline to consolidate. — December 15, 2023

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In Climate Change

PH to serve as climate change Loss and Damage Fund Board member

The Philippines has secured a seat in the inaugural Loss and Damage Fund Board at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday, December 14, 2023. — December 14, 2023

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