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[Time Trowel] Why do we only respect Indigenous peoples when they’re ancient?

European colonial powers imagined history as a ladder, with them conveniently occupying the highest rung. Indigenous peoples were portrayed as living fossils.

Dangerous heat index in 10 areas on Thursday; to peak at 49°C in Quezon

MANILA, Philippines — Ten areas were forecast to experience a dangerous heat index on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). A dangerous heat index is between 42°C and 51°C, which may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In its latest heat index bulletin, Pagasa said the highest

Deforestation worst where governance is weak, says data analyst

MANILA, Philippines — As public criticism grew over the cutting of trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila last week, an Inquirer analysis found that deforestation in the Philippines is “concentrated, persistent and often occurring where governance is weakest.” Based on data from Global Forest Watch, the highest losses are clustered in a relatively small group

TIMELINE: Over two decades of Jinggoy Estrada’s legal woes

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has spent more than two decades entangled in legal battles over allegations of plunder, graft and bribery, placing him at the center of some of the country’s highest-profile corruption controversies. The accusations have ranged from claims that he received kickbacks tied to illegal gambling during the presidency of his father, Joseph “Erap”

Eastern Samar capital logs dangerous 45°C heat index

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Dangerous high temperatures continued to prevail Monday over Borongan City, Eastern Samar, which recorded a heat index of 45ºC, the highest in the Visayas province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The index reading placed the Eastern Samar capital under Pagasa’s “danger” category, where prolonged exposure outdoors

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Rappler Recap: Jinggoy Estrada back in jail

Senator Jinggoy Estrada is the highest incumbent public official to have been ordered arrested over the flood control mess

Borongan City records highest heat index at 52°C on Saturday

TACLOBAN CITY- Borongan City in Eastern Samar recorded a heat index of 52 degrees Celsius on Saturday, May 30, the highest recorded heat index in the city so far this year and the highest among all monitoring stations in Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). The heat index

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Duterte, Sotto top satisfaction ratings in SWS survey that excludes president

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte and former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III posted the highest satisfaction ratings among the country’s next top officials, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Saturday. The survey does not include the ratings for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The results of the non-commissioned

Metro Manila’s heat index may reach 44°C on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — Dangerous levels of heat may be felt in Metro Manila on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast on Saturday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, Metro Manila may log apparent temperatures of 43°C to 44°C, only two to three away from the highest expected heat index for

44 areas forecast to hit dangerous heat indices on Saturday (May 30)

MANILA, Philippines — Forty-four areas across the country are forecast to reach dangerous heat indices on Saturday, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 p.m. heat index forecast on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Baler, Aurora is expected to experience the highest heat index at 46°C. This

Guiuan, Eastern Samar logs highest heat index so far at 48°C

TACLOBAN CITY- The town of Guiuan in Eastern Samar recorded a heat index of 48 degrees Celsius at around noon on Friday, marking its highest heat index so far this year, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). While the 48°C heat index is the highest recorded in Guiuan for 2026,

Eastern Visayas sizzles under dangerous heat index levels

TACLOBAN CITY — Several areas in Eastern Visayas continued to experience dangerous heat index levels on Wednesday, prompting authorities to urge residents to limit outdoor activities and protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. As early as 9 a.m., the town of Guiuan recorded a heat index of 45 degrees Celsius, the highest in the region for

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Marcos receives Japan’s highest honor during state visit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit to Japan, receives the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

Heat index peaks at 48ºC in Sangley Point, Cavite on Monday, May 25

MANILA, Philippines — The highest heat index recorded across the country on Monday, May 25 was 48ºC, specifically in Sangley Point in Cavite, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Meanwhile, dozens of other areas also reached “danger” level heat indices, or those ranging between 42°C and 51°C. READ: Here’s how to

4 areas in Mimaropa under danger-level heat index

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Sweltering heat continues to grip the country this dry season, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warning that four areas in the MIMAROPA region will experience danger-level heat index readings on Monday, making outdoor activities risky and potentially harmful to health. At the highest end of

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House prosecutors seek full presentation of evidence vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecutors on Sunday appealed to the Senate to allow them to fully present evidence and witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying a complete airing of the case is essential for both senator-judges and the public to understand the allegations against the country’s second-highest official. Lanao del

Pangasinan heat index hits record 48°C

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Pangasinan sizzled under extreme heat on Sunday, May 24, as the heat index reached 48 degrees Celsius at 3 p.m., the highest recorded in the province so far this year, according to the Pangasinan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). Janks Arenas, emergency operations center staff member of the PDRRMO, said

250 kilos of marine waste collected in touristy Panglao, Bohol

TAGBILARAN CITY — Panglao, Bohol recorded the highest volume of garbage collected during the simultaneous underwater and coastal cleanup drive conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VII on Thursday, May 21, as part of the nationwide “Scubasurero Drive” campaign. Data from DENR Region VII showed that volunteers gathered around 250