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Issue No. 24020 | May 19, 2024
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Love, Sex, and Love Children

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What was once taboo is becoming the new normal as out-of-wedlock births soar in the Philippines.

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In Trending

Atin Ito holds protest voyage vs China's bullying

Some 200 Filipino activists and fisherfolk led by Akbayan Youth and Atin Ito coalition conducted a 2-day voyage to the West Philippine Sea on Thursday. — May 17, 2024

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More on 'Atin Ito' Civilian Flotilla Voyage to Scarborough Shoal
  • Civilian group's second supply run in West Philippine Sea to face 'biggest' Chinese blockadeThe second attempt of a civilian group to conduct a supply mission in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) beginning on Tuesday, May 14, will be challenged anew by Chinese maritime forces.— May 13, 2024

    mb.com.ph
  • ‘Hope for best, prepared for worst’: Scarborough civilian convoy startsMasinloc, Zambales — The civilian convoy for the West Philippine Sea officially embarked on a voyage to Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal early Wednesday morning on a mission that may witness another attempt by China to disrupt the activity.— May 15, 2024

    globalnation.inquirer.net
  • Atin Ito: Mission accomplishedDiskarteng Pinoy” – the Filipino way – made the day for the Atin Ito Coalition’s “peace and solidarity regatta” as it managed to elude a Chinese blockade of Panatag Shoal to accomplish its mission of delivering 1,000 liters of fuel and 200 food packs to Filipino fishermen in the area.— May 16, 2024

    philstar.com
In Law & Legislation

House passes divorce bill on second hearing - Manila Standard

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. Through a voice voting, House Bill (HB) 9349, or the proposed Absolute Divorce Act, moved a step closer to plenary passage. — May 16, 2024

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In Business

To beat the heat, Filipinos buy more than 1,000 aircons a day on credit, says finance firm

Filipinos made heavy use of Home Credit's 0% interest installments to buy a record number of air conditioners this summer — May 13, 2024

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In United States

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats

After withdrawing at the end of the Cold War, American forces are building new presence in nine sites under a 2014 pact to counter China's increasingly assertive actions. — May 13, 2024

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In China

Philippines: Mayor accused of being China 'asset' raises alarm

The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China. — May 18, 2024

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