SWS: Self-rated poverty highest in 21 years
MANILA, Philippines — An estimated 17.4 million Filipino families deemed themselves poor in the last quarter of 2024, the highest in over two decades, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found.
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Matobato under ‘protective custody’ of ICC – De Lima
MANILA, Philippines — Self-confessed Davao death squad (DDS) hitman Edgar Matobato is now under the protective custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), former senator Leila de Lima said yesterday.
Davao death squad hitman leaves Philippines using fake identity
MANILA, Philippines — After a decade in hiding, self-confessed hitman and member of the infamous Davao Death Squad (DDS) Edgar Matobato was able to leave the Philippines using a fake identity and travel documents, according to a New York Times report.
DSWD’s AICS gets additional P9.5 billion this year
MANILA, Philippines — Legislators have infused an additional P9.5 billion into the line item funding the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), The STAR has learned.
In the era of AI, here comes Gen Beta
MANILA, Philippines — Imagine a generation crossing into the 22nd century. For the Generation Beta or babies born this year, they will likely still be alive – then 76 years old – by the dawn of the next century in 2101.
188 injured due to firecrackers
MANILA, Philippines — The last day of 2024 saw 188 persons injured due to firecrackers, the Department of Health reported.
Quezon City ushers in 2025 with commitment to progress
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government is committed to continue working for the city’s progress and community development this 2025.
8 party-list groups shine in mock polls
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are inclined to support incumbent party-lists based on the latest voter preference polls conducted by the OCTA Research group and Social Weather Stations (SWS).