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A Growing Concern: Manila, Quezon, Among ASEAN Cities with Highest Crime Index

Metro Manila is among the ASEAN cities with the highest crime rates, according to Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index. In a recent survey, the city...

Love and Nature: Puerto Princesa’s LAWN Commits to Preserve Mangrove Forests

The thriving mangrove forests of Palawan not only enhance biodiversity but also serve as shields against storms and a natural protector for coastal communities and marine...

The Urgent Mental Health Crisis in the Philippines

Mental health is steadily emerging as a public health challenge in a country that is still desperate for better conditions. An estimated 12.5 million...

Was Duterte’s Arrest Linked to PH’s Bid for a Seat on the UNSC?

The political implications of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest remain volatile at home. But on the international stage, it may be part of a...

Record-Breaking Rainfall Exposes Puerto Princesa’s Vulnerability to Flooding

Puerto Princesa experienced record-breaking rainfall for 24 hours in early February when a shear line and low-pressure area blanketed Palawan. Based on official records, the city received 352...

PH’s Manufacturing PMI Slows Down; Outlook Remains Positive

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows a decline in Philippine manufacturing activity, but the sector is still growing. This signals a slowdown for the manufacturing industry, but insiders are staying optimistic.  The PMI is a...

ASEAN’s Nuclear Future: An Energy Security or Strategic Risk?

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is increasingly looking into nuclear energy to address rising energy demands while aligning with the Carbon Neutrality Scenario (CNS). As outlined in the...

TCITX Groundbreaking Highlights PPPs’ Role in Infrastructure Development

On February 3, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Ayala Land, the local government of Taguig City, and other stakeholders spearheaded the ceremonial groundbreaking for...

PH Gov’t Declares Rice Crisis; Food Emergency Measures Activated

As a nation with a predominantly agricultural economy, the Philippines has declared a rice crisis amidst soaring prices and supply shortages that strain consumers. The...

Typhon Deployment: What the U.S Missile Means for Philippine Defense

The National Security Council (NSC) of the Philippines reaffirmed that there is no commitment to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system from its territory. The statement, announced in a...

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