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Cpd: 14.1% of Filipinos Still Use Traditional Family Planning

About 14.1 percent of Filipinos still rely on traditional family planning methods such as withdrawal and the calendar method despite the steady rise in modern contraceptive use, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said Thursday. Mylin Mirasol Quiray, chief of the CPD Information Management and Communications Division, said the share of traditional-method users declined from 16.5 percent in 2022 but remained significant.

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Published at 2026-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Culture, Health, People

Tags: Health, childbirth, children, family

Another Shipping Firm Bans Evs, Hybrids on Passenger Vessels

second sea travel company has prohibited its vessels from ferrying electric vehicles amidst ongoing investigations into an alleged explosion that ignited the September 9 fire that engulfed a Coron-bound ship and killed 77 of its passengers.

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Published at 2026-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Legal, Technology, Travel

Tags: companies, electricity, ferry

More Chinese Rocket Explosions Reported in Puerto Princesa Skies

Explosions echoed on Thursday morning as a Long March-12 rocket launched by China entered its final stage, startling residents who heard the loud booms and saw a trail of smoke across the sky. The sounds, heard at 8:45 a.m., were sonic booms produced by the rocket as it traveled through the atmosphere.

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Published at 2026-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : News and Events, Politics, Technology

Tags: China, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, South China Sea

Being Visibly Intoxicated Does Not Prove Poll Liquor Ban Violation

The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that appearing intoxicated, by itself, is insufficient to prove a violation of the election liquor ban. The high tribunal made this remark on Tuesday as it released a ruling of the Third Division, acquitting Mcgill Esquillo Omandam who was convicted of violating the liquor ban during the 2019 elections.

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Published at 2026-09-16 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Health, Legal

Tags: Supreme Court

Us-Backed Subsea Cable Network Eyes Ph Link

The US plans to connect Thailand to the US through a submarine cable network that includes Manila, avoiding security risk areas like the South China Sea. In a statement, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said it was funding a feasibility study for the proposed Thailand-US Submarine Cable System (THUS), which could stretch up to 18,500 kilometers (11,500 miles).

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Published at 2026-09-16 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Business, Technology

Tags: Internet, South China Sea, Thailand, sea cable

Rare, Endemic Plant Rediscovered in Masungi After 130 Years

A rare plant species believed to have been lost has been rediscovered in the limestone forests of Masungi in Rizal province. The Masungi Georeserve announced the discovery on Facebook on Sunday, Sept. 13, saying the rare species, which is endemic to the Philippines, is now blooming along its Discovery Trail.

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Published at 2026-09-15 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Fauna and flora, History

Tags: Flowers, biology, science

Construction of Subic-Batangas Railway Eyed for 2027

The government is targeting to start construction of the sprawling Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway as early as 2027, positioning the project as a “cornerstone” of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The proposed 250-kilometer railway could be the “clearest milestone” that the 13-country partnership could deliver over the next 12 months, with feasibility studies already underway.

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Published at 2026-09-10 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Technology, Travel

Tags: Railroad, Traffic

Sc Voids Vessel Tracking Rule: What the Decision Means

The Supreme Court has upheld a 2021 ruling that struck down a government regulation requiring commercial fishing vessels to be monitored electronically, saying the measure went beyond what was reasonably necessary to fight illegal fishing and violated constitutional protections. Vessel Monitoring Measures (VMM) refer to systems used by fisheries authorities to monitor fishing vessels.

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Published at 2026-09-08 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Business, Legal, Politics, Technology

Tags: Supreme Court, commercial, fishermen, fishing, illegal

Sky-High Power Bills Push Pinoys to Go Solar

For many Filipino families living from paycheck to paycheck, the electricity bill arrives as a monthly reminder of just how expensive it has become to live decently in the Philippines. As electricity costs continue to eat into household budgets, a growing number of Filipinos are looking up to their rooftops for a way out.

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Published at 2026-09-01 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Legal, Technology

Tags: Energy, Solar

Can Philippine Cinema Have Another Golden Age?

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is looking back at one of the richest periods in local movie history as it marks the Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) this coming September. Carrying the theme “Pelikula: Ginintuang Ikalawa,” PFIM 2026 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.

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Published at 2026-08-26 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Arts, Culture, Entertainment

Tags: Cinema, Manila, Quezon City, filmmaking, industry

P1-Billion Boost for Project Noah Targets Early Flood Warnings

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced the release of P1 billion to strengthen Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards' (NOAH) artificial intelligence-powered flood forecasting capabilities.

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Published at 2026-08-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Technology

Tags: NOAH

China's Military Rescue 17 Filipino Sailors from South China Sea Shipwreck

Chinese military forces retrieved 17 Filipino crew members from a shipwreck in the South China Sea as of 12:30 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. Fourteen of those rescued are in stable condition and one is in emergency care, while two had died, the command added.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : News and Events, Politics

Tags: China, coastal, shipwreck

Free Weddings in Metro Manila: Which Cities Offer Them

Weddings may be expensive. From venue rentals and catering to gowns and photographers, costs can easily run into tens or even hundreds of thousands of pesos. But for couples with limited budgets, some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila offer free civil weddings.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture

Tags: celebration, marriage

Dive into the Spectacular 2025 Ocean Art Photo Competition Winners

This year’s competition featured 14 categories, all of which can be seen on the competition’s website, and even includes two categories that have no restrictions on editing to allow photographers to really embrace the idea of art, which The Underwater Photography Guide says was meant to encourage “limitless creativity.” As a result, the contest saw thousands of entries submitted from more than 90 countries.

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Published at 2026-01-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Arts, Entertainment, Environment, Fauna and flora, Recreation

Tags: competition, fish, photography, sea, wildlife

The 4 Most Common Types of Coffee Beans and How They Differ

Coffee packs an astounding degree of diversity. The plant grows in over 70 countries, with thousands of varieties categorized into well over a hundred species — new types continue to be discovered to this day. Yet while information like the roast, origin, and flavor notes is what typically ends up on a coffee label, not much attention is drawn to the bean species (except, of course, for arabica beans).

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Published at 2026-01-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Food and Dining, Health

Tags: Coffee, farming