Monday, February 24, 2025

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Maharlika Fund’s Power Play: Gaining Direct Influence in NGCP

The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has acquired a 20% stake in Synergy Grid & Development Phils., Inc. (SGP) for PHP 52.5 billion, giving the government direct influence over the...

Educational Reform from the Government and Civil Societies 

With continued investment in teacher development, digital literacy, and school infrastructure, these efforts will help raise the quality of education and provide long-term benefits...

The State of HIV in the Philippines: Barriers to Effective HIV Response

The Philippines continues to experience one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally, with the Department of Health (DOH) projecting that the number of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) could have...

The State of HIV in the Philippines: Treatments and Policies

In response to the alarming rise in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases, the Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Philippine National AIDS...

POGO Pullout Reshapes Metro Manila’s Housing Market

Once a significant contributor to the economy of the country, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) industry, is now witnessing a rapid decline, profoundly...

Economic Trends Under Marcos Jr.: A Look at Inflation and GDP

In December 2022, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) projected a 7.4% GDP growth for the Philippines in 2023, marking the first full year under...

Winners and Losers: How Metro Manila’s Housing Market Shift Affects Buyers and Owners

Metro Manila’s real estate landscape is experiencing a dramatic shift, with residential property prices falling by 14.6% in the third quarter of 2024—the first...

Heavy Rains Trigger Massive Flood in Palawan; Displaces Thousands

Palawan has experienced severe flooding due to continuous heavy rains from a shear line and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan). The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...

The State of HIV in the Philippines: Who is Most Affected and Why

As of December 2024, the Department of Health (DOH) estimates that approximately 215,400 people are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the Philippines.  This...

Hindi na Kasama? Cops and Service Members Exempted from Drug and Psych Tests for Firearms Licensing

In a memorandum released in July 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that active-duty police and military personnel are now exempted from undergoing...

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