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Issue No. 24017 | Apr 28, 2024
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End of the road? Philippine jeepneys face uncertain future

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The government's plan to phase out jeepneys in an effort to modernise the country's chaotic public transport network has put the future of the iconic vehicles in doubt.

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In Trending

'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines

Extreme heat scorched the Philippines, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors. — April 24, 2024

philstar.com
More on El Niño's Dry Spell and the Rise in Temperature
  • Vendors struggle to work, fight for survival in General Santos’ sun-baked streets The General Santos City government says there's no need for the city to be placed under a state of calamity because the measures in place are cushioning the impact of the El Niño phenomenon — April 25, 2024

    rappler.com
  • 19 cars catch fire at NAIA-3 - Manila Standard 50 homes razed in Pasig blaze amid rising heat index Nineteen cars caught fire at a parking area near Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) while at least 50 houses were razed in an early morning blaze in Pasig City on Monday. — April 23, 2024

    manilastandard.net
  • Heat nearing 50°C like death sentence for pets, livestock MANILA, Philippines — Extreme heat, which is expected to exceed dangerous levels next month, is not only exacting a heavy toll on humans, but on animals as well. — April 24, 2024

    newsinfo.inquirer.net
In Economy

Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer

And its economy is unusually well-defended against American politics — April 23, 2024

economist.com

In West Philippine Sea

Scarborough Shoal was a refuge for Filipino fishermen. Then Chinese boats moved in

For the Philippines, the triangular chain of reefs offers a warning about China’s intentions. — April 26, 2024

benarnews.org

In Activism

What happens when activists are branded ‘terrorists’ in the Philippines?

Indigenous activists live from day to day as they try to hide from authorities and challenge designations in court. — April 24, 2024

aljazeera.com

In Technology

Philippines Pummeled by Cyberattacks & Misinformation Tied to China

Volume of malicious cyber activity against the Philippines quadrupled in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. — April 26, 2024

darkreading.com

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