In the OCTA Research Group’s latest “Tugon ng Masa” survey released last Wednesday, 30 November 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte both received an 86 percent approval rating nationwide.

On the 14th of January last year, the Philippine government authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use; and ever since that day, it was made clear that the virus’ reign on Philippine streets was numbered. Almost two years later, at least 78 million Filipinos have taken at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. The COVID-19 vaccination rollout seems to be in full swing in the country, with the government even declaring vaccination holidays, which have handed out millions of doses to the masses.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the filing of House Bill 6398 which aims to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF), which is also dubbed as the Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF).

With 27 days left until Christmas, Filipinos have begun to flock to shops and public markets to buy their preparation needs.

Have you ever walked inside a room where people glanced as if they were mocking you? Eyes seamlessly darting and judging every move you make. How about hearing their muffled giggles and unbearable whispers? Mouths running as if they were ready to devour what hope is left inside; and have you once felt ashamed of the person you are because of what others perceive you to be? In this world of ours, people of some sort are more or less depreciated or even mocked because of their gender identity; commonly associated with women and the LGBTQ+ community who are undergoing devaluation. Beyond these unruly actions and unfair justice, do you think that these people still have that hope within themselves—and would they—these fireflies continue to flicker and wander despite the world darkening as their light dies? 

United States of America Vice President Kamala Harris ended her “historic” trip to the Philippines with a visit to Palawan on Tuesday, November 22, meeting the fishing community and the stationed Philippine Coast Guard.

Ginunita ng mga mag-aaral ng Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) ang PINOYTUNTUNAN 2022 noong Huwebes, 24 Nobyembre 2022 sa FLC Building para sa mga nasa ika-12 na baitang, at online namna para sa mga mga nasa ika-11 na baitang.

The Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) held its annual Traditional University Awards last Tuesday, November 22, at the Hyundai Hall of Areté in the Loyola Campus.

It is no hidden fact that the Philippines is a predominantly Catholic and conservative country. 81.04% of the population identify as Roman Catholics, Catholicism and the church both have large influences on our political and social environments, and centuries worth of this has perpetuated conservative ideologies throughout the country.

Led by Secretary Justice Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, the Philippine delegation to the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) was introduced with 297 proposals from UNHRC members, 97 of which were rejected by the said delegation.