Windows26: Reconsider food security emergency, DA urged

February 3, 2025

Hi, reader! We're covering the Bureau of Immigration's revelation that alleged spies have lived in the Philippines for decades, concerns over an 'ayuda-driven' budget, and calls to reconsider a food security emergency.

Reconsider food security emergency, DA urged

Fearing that the lowering of rice prices may affect the earnings of local growers, a farmers' group on Sunday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to "fully study" its plan to declare a national food security emergency.

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Clergy's call: Go beyond 'ayuda-driven budget'

The country's Catholic clergy amplified its concern over the way the P6.3-trillion national budget had been loaded with billions of pesos for "ayuda" (aid) through antipoverty programs that might only end up promoting patronage politics and corruption ahead of the midterm elections.

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'Spies' were PH residents for decades – BI

The alleged foreign spies recently arrested by authorities had been staying in the Philippines for decades, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday.

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'Secret Ingredient': Innovative funding for Pinay-led drama awes Cannes

Imagine creating a drama series for an international audience — with an all-star cast and content at par with K-drama blockbusters — without worrying about the expenses, as the tab will be picked up by consumer brands that are adroitly woven into the storyline.

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Judge in De Lima case found guilty of neglect of duty

The Supreme Court has found Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Judge Romeo Buenaventura guilty of simple misconduct and neglect of duty in handling the high-profile drug case against former Sen. Leila de Lima.

Teachers play a crucial role in nation-building — they can change lives, inspire dreams, and push the potential of their students. Investing in quality education does not only entail looking after the welfare of students. It also calls for better work conditions for public school teachers who sometimes even find themselves making out-of-pocket expenses which the government has failed to provide.

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