Windows26: Weekend Roundup: Marcos-Duterte alliance shaken, Cha-cha analysis, Siargao’s bahay-kubo

Weekend Roundup
February 3, 2024

Hi there, reader! Welcome to the first Saturday of February 2024, where we present your #WeekendRoundup — bundling up everything for your quick catch-up.

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Cha-cha key to progress?

Is the 1987 Constitution really restrictive that it has prevented the economy from reaching its full potential? Yes, according to Charter change proponents. No, says economist Sonny Africa, executive director of the think tank Ibon Foundation.

Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles

The Duterte family has finally drawn the battle lines in its uncertain alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. During a rally in Davao City on Sunday night, they vented their resentment toward the President, coinciding with the administration's "Bagong Pilipinas" launch in Manila.

Tables crafted by Siargao Green Artisans, inlaid with upcycled Precious Plastic sheets, designed and produced by Marina Castañeda Matos. The restaurant is warmly lit by lamp fixtures crafted with atsuete and capiz from indigenous groups in Cagayan de Oro. Photo: Marina Castañeda Matos.

Bahay-kubo–inspired restaurant in Siargao

Uprooted from around the world and planting seeds in Siargao, "Roots" elevates the island's culinary scene with interdisciplinary and sustainable practices. Its bahay-kubo–inspired and open-air design allows the sea breeze to flow in from its lush surroundings.