Day: September 14, 2025

Berlin: The world spends hundreds of billions yearly to punish offenders, with little return beyond more crime and less hope. DW examines how private contractors, organized crime gangs, and inmates exploit prison for profit. Crime may not pay, but prison does. Behind the locked doors and razor wire, a parallel economy thrives. But who’s really cashing in? According to Deutsche Welle, governments worldwide spend hundreds of billions annually to keep more than 11.5 million people behind bars – mostly men. The exact global cost is unclear, but in the United States alone – the world’s biggest jailer – the prison

Quezon city: World No. 1 Poland had a challenging start but ultimately overcame Romania, 34-32, 25-15, 25-19, during the FIVB Men’s World Championship at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. Back with the national team after missing the Volleyball Nations League, Polish captain and star opposite Bartosz Kurek contributed 13 points through 10 kills, two blocks, and an ace. Outside hitters Wilfredo León and Tomasz Fornal added 14 and 10 points, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, the victory placed Poland at the top of Pool B, surpassing the Netherlands, who defeated Qatar but had a lower set ratio. The top

Manila: A low-pressure area (LPA) and the easterlies affecting Northern Luzon will bring rains over parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau reported that as of 3 a.m., the LPA was located in Castilla, Sorsogon. According to Philippines News Agency, the LPA is expected to cause scattered rains and thunderstorms in Metro Manila, Visayas, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the Bicol Region. PAGASA issued warnings of potential flash floods or landslides in these areas due to moderate to heavy rains. The rest of Luzon

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Sunday that the Gabriela Women’s Party will be officially proclaimed as the 64th party-list organization in the House of Representatives. This proclamation comes as part of the ongoing process to ensure the mandated 20-percent allocation of party-list seats in the Lower House is met. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia revealed in a radio interview that the first nominee for Gabriela, former lawmaker Sarah Elago, is set to occupy the newly allocated seat. Garcia emphasized the importance of this announcement, stating, “The Comelec will proclaim former Congresswoman (Sarah) Elago

Bacolod city: The Negros Occidental provincial government, in collaboration with four national government agencies, has distributed various forms of assistance under the ‘Handog ng Pangulo Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ program. This initiative was part of the celebrations marking President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 68th birthday. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed gratitude to the President for including Negros Occidental in the nationwide distribution of comprehensive government assistance. “While many celebrate their special day with festivities, our President chose a way that reflects his concern for the people — by bringing direct and concrete benefits to