Windows26: Positive surprise: Philippine inflation eased to 2.1% in February

March 5, 2025

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering DepEd's plan to adjust class schedules for extreme heat, Sen. Risa Hontiveros' criticism of the BI over a botched Pogo deportation, and Philippine inflation easing to 2.1% in February.

Positive surprise: Philippine inflation eased to 2.1% in February

Inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in February from 2.9 percent in January on the back of easing price pressures from food, utilities and transportation, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Wednesday.

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Hontiveros scores BI over Pogo 'deportation gone wrong'

Three Chinese nationals believed to be the "bosses" of an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) evaded deportation to China after they were allowed by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to board a layover flight to Hong Kong, according to Sen. Risa Hontiveros.

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DepEd mulls changing class skeds to better cope with heat

With the heat index expected to rise as the country braces for the dry season, the Department of Education (DepEd) is proposing a change in class schedules and a shift to remote learning to spare students from the impact of extreme temperatures.

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Philippines seen to reduce rice imports this year

The country's rice imports are expected to decline this year but remain large enough to drive down the selling prices of local rice farmers despite the continuing shortfall in domestic production.

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Pope stable, no repeat of breathing crisis: Vatican

Pope Francis passed a calm day in hospital Tuesday with no repeat of the previous day's respiratory crises, but the 88-year-old will wear an oxygen mask overnight, the Vatican said.

The collapse of the portion of the Isabela bridge must be taken as a needed wake-up call for the DPWH to be more rigorous in its supervision of vital public infrastructure projects, from the design to the execution by the right contractors and to maintenance to ensure that these are at the very least safe for Filipinos to use.

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