Ian Patrick Laqui

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — The rehabilitation of EDSA will not commence until “solid” rerouting plans are in place and local government units (LGUs) confirm their readiness, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. In his June 8 vlog, Marcos explained that he found the planned two-year construction of the 23.8-kilometer highway too long, as it would severely inconvenience Filipinos.

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Several universities have joined calls urging the Philippine Senate to proceed with the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. In separate statements, the deans of five Ateneo law schools across the country and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) urged the Senate to immediately commence the impeachment of Duterte, citing its constitutional duty to act on impeachment cases without delay.

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Fifty percent of Filipino families consider themselves poor, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). In a survey conducted from April 23 to 28, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported that the percentage of families rating themselves as “mahirap” or poor dropped to 50%, down from 55% recorded in an earlier poll conducted from April 11 to 15.

2 weeks ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — Luis Jalandoni, the former chairman of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), has died, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) said. He was 90 years old and passed away in Utrecht, Netherlands, according to the CPP. “In his final moments, Ka Louie was surrounded by comrades, his wife Ka Coni and his family,” the CPP said in a statement on June 7.

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Ian Patrick Laqui

MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) near parts of Luzon is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA on Sunday, June 8. According to weather specialist James Villamil, the LPA was estimated to be located 115 kilometers north of Virac, Catanduanes, or 285 kilometers east of Infanta, Quezon. He added that it has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.