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Gaea Katreena Cabico has been a reporter for Philstar.com since 2017. She writes stories about climate change, environment, COVID-19 pandemic and human rights.

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ADB OKs $450-million loan for universal health care in Philippines

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 6, 2023 - 7:16pm

The Manila-based lender’s Build Universal Health Care Program aims to amplify the government’s initiatives in implementing key reforms outlined in the Universal Health Care Act of 2019

UN body urged to probe torture cases, secret detention facilities

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 6, 2023 - 5:38pm

Karapatan also urged the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) to probe the “other cruel, degrading and inhumane treatment of those under custody and detention facilities.”

Climate change threatens shutdown of hundreds of Philippine hospitals — report

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 6, 2023 - 10:49am

The Philippines, one of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis, ranked seventh globally in terms of the number of high-risk hospitals.

DOH's Herbosa, DA's Laurel get CA nod

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 5, 2023 - 6:16pm

The Commission on Appointments confirmed the appointments of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Occidental Mindoro

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 5, 2023 - 4:53pm

The quake’s epicenter was located 18 kilometers northeast of Lubang town, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

3,812 pass 2023 Bar exams

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 5, 2023 - 1:30pm

The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that 3,812 out of 10,387 examinees passed the 2023 Bar, resulting in a passing rate of 33.77%.

CHR denounces Marawi blast as an assault on peace, humanity

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 5, 2023 - 12:44pm

The CHR condemned the perpetrators of the bombing that killed four Catholic worshippers and wounded dozens for blatantly dismissing their shared responsibility to uphold human dignity and respect the call to defend...

Marcos tests positive for COVID-19 again

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 5, 2023 - 8:47am

“The president remains fit to carry out his duties and will be continuing his scheduled meetings via teleconference,” the Presidential Communications Office said.

DENR says Yulo-Loyzaga's foreign trips cost only P3 million

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 4, 2023 - 4:13pm

The environment department said the total travel expenditure of the central office was P45.169 million as of November 23, of which P3.048 million were spent for “official missions of the secretary.”...

US denounces 'horrific' bomb attack in Marawi

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 4, 2023 - 12:26pm

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said that Washington is in close contact with Manila and stands with Filipinos in rejecting the act of violence.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Marawi bombing

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 4, 2023 - 8:48am

“I wish to assure my prayer for the victims of the attack that occurred this morning in the Philippines, where a bomb exploded during Mass,” Pope Francis said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.&...

One dead, four injured in powerful Mindanao quake

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 6:44pm

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said in a briefing Sunday that a pregnant woman from Tagum City in Davao del Norte died after the powerful quake struck the waters off Surigao del Sur.

Coast Guard: Over 135 Chinese vessels ‘swarming’ Julian Felipe Reef

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 5:38pm

The Philippine Coast Guard described the growing presence of Chinese vessels in the reef as an “alarming development.”

Strong indications of 'foreign element' in Marawi bomb attack — DND

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 4:53pm

In a briefing, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that there was “strong” evidence of a “foreign element” being involved in the attack.

Marcos condemns deadly Marawi blast, vows to hunt down perpetrators

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 1:44pm

In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, Marcos condemned what he called “senseless and most heinous acts perpetrated by foreign terrorists.”

Palawan folk fight for future as world scrambles for critical minerals

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 11:55am

As Brooke's Point residents grapple with the consequences of mining in their town, the government’s pursuit of exploring and extracting minerals needed for the shift to clean energy, such as nickel, has raised...

Marawi university gym explosion kills four

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - December 3, 2023 - 9:42am

The explosion took place while a Catholic Mass was being held at the university gymnasium, injuring at least seven people, according to radio DZBB.

Philippines urged to push for fossil fuel phaseout, climate justice at COP28

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - November 30, 2023 - 5:58pm

As COP28 opens in Dubai, climate and energy groups are hopeful that the Philippines will lend its voice to the calls for an equitable and swift transition from fossil fuels to renewables, and corporate accountability...

Marcos cancels COP28 trip as Red Sea hostage situation takes priority

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - November 30, 2023 - 9:57am

Marcos, who has often mentioned the need to address climate change in his speeches, announced his last-minute decision to skip COP28 on X, formerly known as Twitter.

House OKs bill declaring climate emergency

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - November 30, 2023 - 8:54am

With 238 lawmakers voting in favor, House Bill 9084 or the proposed Climate Change Resilience Act was unanimously approved Wednesday, just a day before the start of COP28 climate negotiations in Dubai.

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