Corruption China Education Politics Archives
Back to Issue No. 25034
Issue No. 25035 | Sep 21, 2025
Latest Issue

Why Floods Are Bringing Filipino Protesters to the Streets

time.com

Corruption in flood-control projects has enraged many Filipinos, who protested in the capital and in other regions on Sunday.

time.com

Trending In Typhoons

'One of the strongest winds experienced': 3 dead as 'Opong' slams Bicol

Severe Tropical Storm Opong killed at least 3 people and forced 400,000 to evacuate in Bicol, with homes torn apart and streets flooded. — September 26, 2025

philstar.com
More on Devastation Left by Typhoon Opong
  • Masbate worst-hit during ‘Opong’ onslaught Severe Tropical Storm “Opong” claimed 10 lives in Eastern Visayas and Bicol with Masbate suffering the worst impact, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). — September 26, 2025

    manilastandard.net
  • 'Opong' leaves 13 dead; more than 23,000 families in evacuation centers Tropical cyclone Opong has left 13 dead in the country, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Saturday. — September 27, 2025

    abs-cbn.com
  • Agri, infra damage due to successive typhoons hit P1.7B as 32 areas under state of calamity – NDRRMC Successive typhoons left a trail of destruction that caused P1.7 billion worth of damage to the country’s agriculture and infrastructure while 32 areas were placed under a state of calamity due to widespread destruction — September 27, 2025

    mb.com.ph
In Energy Supply

The tycoons behind the Philippines’ dirty energy

From brewing beer to burning coal, the Philippines’ food and beer giant – San Miguel Corp. (SMC) of tycoon Ramon Ang – is now one of the country’s largest power producers. Its energy arm, San Miguel Global Power, is a younger player in the industry. — September 25, 2025

pcij.org

In War on Drugs

ICC charges Duterte with 3 murder counts over 49 killings

Manila, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has charged former President Rodrigo Duterte with not just one but three counts of murder for his alleged role in forming a death squad — September 24, 2025

globalnation.inquirer.net

In Press Freedom

Philippines: Marcos Jr. touts press freedom despite threats

The Philippines has seen fewer killings of journalists since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office. However, rights groups warn that intimidation and prosecutions of reporters are still entrenched. — September 24, 2025

dw.com

In Politics

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong resigns as ICI special adviser

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong denies any conflict of interest following his resignation as special adviser to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure — September 26, 2025

rappler.com

©