Windows26: Inflation quickens to 2.5% in November

December 5, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering November inflation rising to 2.5 percent, the latest Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea, and the impeachment filed against South Korea's president.

Inflation quickens to 2.5% in November

Inflation sped up to 2.5 percent in November, from 2.3 percent in the preceding month, on back of higher food prices following the onslaught of powerful typhoons late in the season.

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Chinese water cannon blasts, ramming of PH ships continue

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday reported new acts of aggression by its Chinese counterpart in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), in incidents that happened almost simultaneously near two disputed shoals.

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South Korea's opposition move to impeach President Yoon

South Korea's opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers climbed walls to reenter the building and unanimously voted to lift his order.

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DFA: No need to cancel South Korea trips; just be cautious

Filipinos planning to travel to South Korea, which emerged from a six-hour imposition of martial law on Wednesday, need not cancel their trips, according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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Marcos bullish about PH's exit from financial watchdog's 'gray' list

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed to end the country's struggle to comply with international laws on money laundering and terrorist financing.

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Babies to have nationality of PH surrogate moms convicted in Cambodia

Thirteen Filipino women recruited to be surrogate mothers in Cambodia have been convicted of human trafficking-related crimes. What happens now to the soon-to-be-born babies?

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