The Manila Times

71 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Manila Times: Jeepney Strike Called 'Bratty Tantrum' Amid Fuel Crisis · Editorial dismisses jeepney strike as a tantrum exploiting a fuel crisis affecting all sectors.
• Philippines Lags in Public Library Access Despite Legal Mandates · Philippines has only 4% of legally mandated public libraries, sparking debate on physical vs. digital access.
• US President Trump Intervenes to Lift FIFA Suspension of Belogun Amid Scandal · US President Trump pressured FIFA to lift a suspension for US striker Folarin Belogun, sparking outrage and damaging the tournament's integrity.
• Philippines DOE Oil Deregulation Proposals Criticized for Ignoring Price Crisis · Philippines Energy Secretary Sharon Garin's proposed oil deregulation amendments fail to address high fuel prices.
• Filipino Tennis Star Alex Eala Wins Wimbledon Upset Over Swiatek · Alexandra Eala defeats defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
• Philippines Approves Hiring 4,000 School Counselors Amid Violence Concerns · The Philippines Department of Education secured approval to hire 4,000 new guidance counselors to address student mental health and safety.
• Vatican Declares SSPX in Schism After Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations · The Vatican has declared the Society of Saint Pius X in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests following unauthorized ordinations.
• Iglesia Ni Cristo's EDSA Protest Backfires Amid Plunder Charges Against Senator Marcoleta · A lightning protest by Iglesia Ni Cristo in Manila caused massive gridlock but failed to garner public support.
• Philippines Becomes Upper-Middle-Income Country, Faces Aid Graduation · The Philippines is reclassified as an upper-middle-income country, gaining investment access but losing concessional aid.
• Leading Climate Scientist Warns of Uncharted Territory as Oceans Heat Up · Carlo Buontempo warns Earth enters uncharted territory as oceans heat and a super El Niño approaches.
• Manila Times Calls for Ombudsman Remulla's Impeachment Over Corruption Decisions · Manila Times urges impeachment of Ombudsman Remulla for questionable decisions in graft cases.
• ADB Experts Urge ASEAN to Prioritize Pandemic Preparedness for Regional Integration · ADB officials recommend embedding pandemic preparedness in budgets and strengthening regional cooperation under ASEAN leadership.
• Philippines LGBTQ Pride Marches Demand Sogie Equality Bill Amid Rights Gap · Half a million Filipinos marched for LGBTQ rights as advocates push stalled Sogie bill against religious opposition.
• BARMM Elections Delayed Again; Comelec Tests Voting Systems for Sept. 14 Polls · Comelec conducts mock election as BARMM polls face legal and logistical hurdles for Sept. 14 deadline.
• Philippines Rejects Lowering Criminal Age After School Shooting · Experts warn lowering the age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines violates UN rights standards and increases future crime.
• Philippines Launches Public Financial Management Reforms Roadmap 2024-2028 · Philippine officials launch PFM Reforms Roadmap to fix inefficiencies enabling corruption
• Study Reveals Philippines Has High Pharmaceutical Contamination in Water · A global study ranks the Philippines in the 78th percentile for pharmaceutical pollution in its rivers.
• Filipino Trust in News Hits All-Time Low Amid AI and Political Turmoil · Filipino trust in news drops to 28% as AI-generated content and political instability erode credibility.
• Myanmar Generals Hold Suu Kyi Hostage as Asean Chair Philippines Seeks Peace Formula · International legislators urge Asean to release Aung San Suu Kyi, whose detention blocks Myanmar peace efforts.
• US-Iran Peace Deal Expected to Be Signed in Switzerland on June 19 · US and Iran confirm a preliminary peace deal signed in Switzerland will end their conflict.
• Filipino Students Need Digital Detox to Prioritize Deep Learning · Experts urge Filipino students to balance technology use with critical thinking and human connection.
• ILO Approves Landmark Safeguards for Gig Workers on Digital Platforms · The International Labor Organization has approved a new agreement to protect gig workers on digital platforms.
• Tensions Flare in Scarborough Shoal Over Chinese Platform Discovery · Tensions rise in the Philippines' Bajo de Masinloc following the discovery of a Chinese platform.
• Public Resistance to Infrastructure Projects Signals Government Approval Flaws · Surge in community opposition to infrastructure projects reveals deep flaws in government assessment and approval processes.
• Bureau of Corrections Reports Reduced Inmate Congestion at New Bilibid Prison · The Bureau of Corrections states that inmate congestion at New Bilibid Prison has decreased from 300% to 200%.
• Ateneo Administration Criticized for Defensive Response to Drowning Tragedy · Media and public demand honesty from Ateneo administration following drowning deaths of two Blue Eagles players.
• Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Mindanao, Causes Tsunami · A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit offshore Sarangani, damaging General Santos City and generating a one-meter tsunami.
• Brigada Eskwela: Teachers and Staff Collaborate to Prepare Schools · Teachers and staff join forces to repair classrooms before the school year begins.
• US and Israel War Against Iran Enters Second Month with No End in Sight · One hundred days into the US and Israel war against Iran, no signs of an end to the fighting are visible.
• Manila Residents Horror at Mass Tree Felling on Quirino Avenue · At least 225 trees, including a 50-year-old heritage Narra, were cut down in Manila.