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WORLDSep 8From the archives : Visitors at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines , 2009stripes.com · United States
WORLDSep 4‘Point of grievance’: Philippines urged to rethink school safety approachAs pressure mounts in the Philippines for authorities to act on strengthening school security after two fatal shootings in eight weeks, safety experts say any measure must look at mitigating violence much earlier, even before a child brings a weapon to the campus gate. A bill pushed by lawmaker Bam Aquino will require schools to establish a comprehensive safety framework, including localised safety plans with guidelines on prevention, emergency response and recovery. The bill also includes...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 3Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intrudersThe Philippines conducted drills aimed at protecting students from armed intruders. These exercises are part of efforts to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness.hindustantimes.com · India
WORLDSep 3Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ MakatiYoung professionals in Makati City are humorously redefining OFW as “overworked” or “on-site” Filipino workers, parodying the high costs and urban convenience of Metro Manila’s premier financial district. In the Philippines, OFW generally refers to overseas Filipino workers who move abroad in search of better opportunities and pay. But recently, the acronym has been given a new meaning by some Makati residents who post social media reels chronicling their expatriate-style lifestyle, complete...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 31Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from PhilippinesA Hong Kong man has been returned to a Philippine prison in what his legal team condemned as “illegal detention”, after severe weather halted his deportation following his release. Tang Lung-wai’s Philippine lawyer, Blessie Rose Carpena, told the South China Morning Post that prison authorities escorted Tang to the Bureau of Immigration last Friday. However, because government offices were suspended due to a passing typhoon, he was returned to the maximum-security New Bilibid Prison in...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 29How the Philippines missed a Korean gambling racket worth US$3 . 8 billionThe article describes how the Philippines failed to detect a Korean gambling racket valued at US$3.8 billion. This indicates a significant issue in crime detection and enforcement within the country.scmp.com · China
WORLDAug 26Family seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail timeThe family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in the country in July 2000 for the possession of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and placed on remand. He was later convicted in 2011 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. While the court recently ruled that his...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 25Philippines may be moving up , but 74 % of Filipinos still worry about rising costs , FWD study findsA study by FWD indicates that despite potential national progress, a large majority of Filipinos remain concerned about rising costs. This highlights persistent economic anxieties among the population.shangbao.com.ph · Philippines
WORLDAug 20Philippines School Shooter Used Father Government - Issued Gun ; Dad Relieved After Zamboanga AttackA school shooter in the Philippines reportedly used his father's government-issued gun during an attack in Zamboanga. The father expressed relief following the incident.jp.ibtimes.com · United States
WORLDAug 20Philippines School Shooter Used Father Government - Issued Gun ; Dad Relieved After Zamboanga Attackhngn.com · United States
WORLDAug 19ISMAIL LAGARDIEN | The curious case of trauma bonding between Japan and the PhilippinesThis article explores the concept of 'trauma bonding' as it applies to the historical relationship between Japan and the Philippines. It delves into the unique psychological and historical dynamics shared by these two nations.businessday.co.za · South Africa