The recognition of Miss Intrams at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has strengthened filmmaker Henri Marie Belimac’s call for greater support for regional cinema, particularly stories from Mindanao. Read more »
The China-Philippines diplomatic dispute has spilled onto social media, with the Chinese Embassy in Manila responding directly to Philippine lawmakers, senators and government officials through a series of Facebook posts as calls grow to declare Ambassador Jing Quan persona non grata. Read more »
Drivers say repeated diesel price increases have halved their take-home pay, and a small fare increase doesn’t close the gap. Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard challenged CCG-3303 inside the country’s EEZ off Occidental Mindoro and shadowed three Chinese navy warships nearby. Read more »
Jeepney fares increased on Sept. 28 as Manibela began a three-day strike over rising fuel prices, with PISTON set to strike on Sept. 29–30. Read more »
A new training facility in Pagadian City is set to expand specialized counterterrorism instruction for Philippine law enforcement personnel. Read more »
