Tag: Newsletter
Defending the pope: behind the Swiss Guards’ armor
The Swiss Guards, the world's oldest practicing army, was founded by Pope Julius II in 1506 and is famous for its blue, yellow and red striped uniform
Asia-Pacific not ready to deal with climate-induced disasters, UN commission says
Six of the top 10 countries most affected by these disasters are in the Asia-Pacific region
Philippine unemployment rate down to 4.7 percent in March
The underemployment rate also fell to 11.2 percent in March from 12.9 percent in February, and from 15.8 percent in March 2022
SWS: Filipino families self-rated as ‘Poor’ steady at 51% since December
The estimated numbers of Self-Rated Poor families are 14 million in March 2023 and 12.9 million in December 2022
Thailand chokes on pollution but greens struggle to be heard in...
Green movements have gained little traction with Thai voters
Homage to the hardworking bee
The next time you get to enjoy honey, don’t forget to pay a little homage to our humble, hardworking friend — the honeybee
Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficking victims
International alarm has grown in recent months over internet scams in the region often staffed by trafficking victims
Palawan bishop urges gov’t to set aside ‘dole-out mentality’
Bishop Pabillo said that although the lower inflation rate is welcomed, it is not immediately felt by the people
Former Google scientist warns about the dangers of artificial intelligence
Pope Francis has said that science and technology have practical benefits and are evidence of man’s ability “to participate responsibly in God’s creative action”
The US must curb rights abuse to keep military bases
The Philippines, once known as a truly Christian country, has become known as a killing field for extra-judicial murders
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