Windows26: China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged spying

Hi, ! This Friday, we're covering the DSWD chief condemning a Pasig candidate's lewd jokes about single moms, Filipinos making history on Broadway, and China's arrest of three Filipinos for alleged spying.‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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April 4, 2025

Hello, reader! This Friday, we're covering the DSWD chief condemning a Pasig candidate's lewd jokes about single moms, Filipinos making history on Broadway, and China's arrest of three Filipinos for alleged spying.

China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged spying

Three Filipinos were arrested in Beijing for suspected espionage, Chinese state-run news outlets reported on Thursday as relations between the two Asian neighbors continue to deteriorate over their maritime dispute.

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DSWD slams Pasig district bet for lewd jokes vs single moms: 'Not funny'

Marginalized sectors like single parents should not be targets of jokes and insults, especially lewd ones, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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MRT 3 suspends rule vs carrying of heavy luggage following DOTr order

Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) on Friday suspended its policy against carrying heavy luggage on its trains.

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China research ship crew tells PCG: We're going fishing in Indian Ocean

The Chinese research vessel Song Hang, which is suspected of gathering intelligence data in Philippine waters, told the crew of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship sent to challenge it that it was going fishing in the Indian Ocean.

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Philippines seen to weather US tariff shocks

Traders woke up to a 17-percent tariff slapped by United States President Donald Trump on goods coming from the Philippines, part of the sweeping tariffs that caused a bloodbath across global markets on Thursday.

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Filipinos make history on Broadway: Lea Salonga among 7 on world stage

This week, we proudly highlight a historic moment for the Filipino community in the arts. For the first time in Broadway history, seven incredible stars of Filipino descent are lighting up the stage simultaneously – a proud moment for Filipino Americans, as Broadway icon Lea Salonga shared on Facebook.

Last week, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa drew sharp criticism from public health advocates when he and several government representatives posed with Philip Morris executives during the turnover of mobile clinics donated by the tobacco company in Malacañang. The event was hosted by First Lady Liza Marcos.

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