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WEB5 days ago · The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been on a veritable winning streak of late, scoring major seizures of smuggled agricultural products and counterfeit items, fanning hopes that there is hope for the government agency that has become synonymous with widespread corruption. Late last week, the Customs …
Poverty and inequality in the Philippines | Inquirer Opinion
WEBDec 2, 2022 · GNI per capita was $3,430 in 2020 ($3,850 in 2019) for the Philippines, and $7,050 ($7,407 in 2019) for Thailand. On the other hand, poverty rate was estimated at 18.1 percent in 2021 (16.7 percent in 2018) for the former, and 8.8 percent in 2020 (6.2 percent in 2019) for the latter. Indonesia’s population increased to 274 million in 2020.
Divorce should be an option | Inquirer Opinion
WEBSep 1, 2021 · Divorce should be an option. The House of Representatives committee on population and family relations approved the absolute divorce bill which allows it to proceed to plenary for debate. This is the closest we have come to finally allow people to have full freedom to decide on the course of their relationships.
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Understanding the why and how of Filipino religiosity
WEBApr 27, 2022 · Understanding the why and how of Filipino religiosity. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:05 AM April 27, 2022. Mahar Mangahas’ column on the persistence of Filipino religiosity made for a very informative and provocative reading (“The religiosity of Filipinos,” 4/23/2022). Although surveys capture perceptions and attitudes about events and ...
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WEBSep 11, 2024 · Inquirer Opinion Editorial offers insightful and timely commentary on current issues, politics, economy, culture and society in the Philippines and beyond.
Do we really know Rizal? Rizal law ineffective | Inquirer Opinion
WEBDec 30, 2011 · The Rizal law is an avenue for the youth to understand Rizal’s vision. The law aims to put Rizal closer to our hearts. Why heroes exist. Strengthening not only the Rizal course but the subject of Philippine history is important. We will not only be inspired by Rizal but also by other heroes like Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Emilio ...
A day to remember, holiday or not | Inquirer Opinion
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Indeed, the significance of Aug. 21, 1983, is perhaps lost on the majority of the population who were either too young or not even born when the former senator and arch-critic of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was gunned down at the Manila International Airport as he disembarked from the plane that brought him back to the Philippines after a three-year exile in the United States.
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WEB4 days ago · Rumblings in an otherwise peaceful city (2) September 10, 2024 BY: Rufa Cagoco-Guiam. Latest Opinion.