Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) saw a significant 13% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2024, reaching 25.11 million passengers. This surge is attributed to a strong economy and a post-pandemic travel boom. Despite rising fuel surcharges, airlines’ promotional offers helped maintain passenger volume.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has been praised for its recent ban on biological men from participating in women’s sports. Former University of Kentucky swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler has expressed her support for the ban, stating that it shows ‘real leadership.’
The ban came after a controversial incident at a library event in California, where former collegiate soccer player Sophia Lorey was shouted down by hecklers who accused her of ‘misgendering’ by using the phrase ‘men in women’s sports.’ The library officials subsequently shut down the event, claiming that Lorey’s speech violated library policy.
Lorey, along with other women’s advocates, filed a lawsuit against the library officials for violating their First Amendment rights. The case was recently settled, with the library officials agreeing to change their policy and allow Lorey and her supporters to hold a do-over event.
