Windows26: PAF grounds FA-50 fleet after fatal Bukidnon crash

March 6, 2025

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering a Tarlac mayor's alleged ties to Chinese 'spies,' the successful resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal, and the fatal FA-50 crash in Bukidnon.

PAF grounds FA-50 fleet after fatal Bukidnon crash

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has grounded the 11 remaining FA-50 jets following Tuesday's crash of one of its fighter aircraft in Bukidnon province that killed two pilots, officials announced on Wednesday.

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#HerStory: Women Transforming Society

Women have always played a pivotal role in transforming society. Their dedication and confidence in contributing to the greater good across all fields — whether it be in science, the arts, and sports, to name a few — are celebrated in history. Or rather, in #HerStory. This is #HerStory, an INQUIRER.net Women's Month special.

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Tarlac mayor told: Account for cash, motorbikes from Chinese 'spies'

The Tarlac City Council did not authorize Mayor Ma. Cristina Angeles to accept a P500,000 cash donation and 15 motorcycles from Chinese nationals suspected of being spies for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Vice Mayor Genaro Mendoza told the Inquirer on Wednesday.

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Resupply mission to Ayungin troops completed without Chinese harassment

The Philippines carried out a resupply mission at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Tuesday without any Chinese interference, the military said on Wednesday.

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Filipinos gain appetite for business class flights

While Filipino airline passengers usually flew economy when they visited the United States and Asian destinations, more travelers also splurged on business-class tickets in the past year, according to a report by travel company Trevolution Group.

How can the country's top law enforcement agency show such callous disregard for traffic rules meant to ease traffic woes among commuters using public buses? With the PNP's brazen sense of entitlement — and display of ignorance — how can other motorists be faulted for similarly flouting the law?

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