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How Corruption Drowned Filipinos’ Mental Health, Trust, and Hope

Floodwaters in the Philippines do not only carry rain and destruction - they also carry a devastating revelation: our flood defenses are corrupted. Revelations...

No Buffer: Bakit Kailangan ng Pilipinas ng Petroleum Reserves

Sa isang eksklusibong panayam kay energy consultant Arwin Lawas Ardon, ibinahagi niya ang isang mahalagang pahayag hinggil sa energy security ng bansa. “Wala tayong reserves...

Prepaid Electricity: An Undermarketed Option Many Filipinos Don’t Know Exists

In our recent series of electricity-related topics stemming from The Platform News’ interview with energy consultant Arwin Lawas Ardon, we learned that the Philippines...

OTEC at Tidal Energy: Mga Enerhiyang Matagal Nang Naghihintay sa Pansin ng Pilipinas

Sa isang bansang napapalibutan ng tubig, tila matagal na nating pinalampas ang isang oportunidad. Bilang isang bansang tropikal, tumatanggap ang Pilipinas ng tinatayang 5 hanggang 5.7...

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Bashed and Accused: Ex-BF of VMX Actress Gina Lima Posted Messages Hinting He Had ‘Given Up on His Life’ Before He Was Found Dead

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has clarified that VMX actress Gina Lima did not die from physical injuries, debunking rumors circulating online that...

Of Budget insertions and Brown Leather Bags

In a video series with strong Probinsyano-esq editing, embattled former party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co has released two of what is expected to be...

Critical Habitat for Crocodiles Identified in Quezon, Palawan

Known as the country’s last ecological frontier, Palawan is also one of the few remaining areas where crocodiles continue to thrive. Local residents and...

Pepe Herrera Opens Up About Anxiety, PTSD, and How a Social Media Detox Helped Him Prioritize Mental Health

Actor and stage performer Pepe Herrera has stepped back from regular social media activity, revealing that a much-needed digital break has helped him cope...

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Behind the Numbers: Poverty, Education Gaps Seen as Roots of Rising Functional Illiteracy in PH

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has revealed that a high number of high school graduates in the country can read but struggle to comprehend...

Habemus Papam! Meet Pope Leo XIV, the New Leader of the Catholic Church

Catholics around the world rejoiced as white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, signaling the election of a...

DepEd Probes Antique Principal Over Graduation Dress Code Issue

The End of School Year (EOSY) Rites are a significant milestone for students, as they mark the conclusion of the entire school year. It...

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Is Poso Water Still Safe? UPLB Study Finds Fecal and Antibiotic-Resistant E. coli in Poso (Artesian Wells) in Los Baños, Laguna

The humble artesian well, or poso as it is fondly called, may provide an alternative of drinking water, especially in areas where commercial water...

Zaldy Co Accuses Marcos, Romualdez of Orchestrating ₱100-Billion Budget Insertions, Making Him the Scapegoat

Resigned Ako Bicol party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co claims he has been made a scapegoat — the poster boy of the administration’s anti-corruption campaign...

Functionally Illiterate Filipinos Soar to Nearly 24.8 Million, a Silent Crisis Threatening the Nation’s Future

A new report by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) sent worries anew asthe number of functionally illiterate Filipinos nearly doubled to...

Negros Trench Could Trigger Magnitude 8.2 Quake, Tsunami 10-Meters High – PHIVOLCS

If scientists see “The Big One” as the natural disaster that would topple most of Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, Negros Occidental must also...

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Coffee, Care, and the Callout: Entitlement or Expectation?

People have different reasons for choosing to frequent a particular coffee shop. Naturally, the most obvious one is the taste and quality of the...

Over a Failed Exam: The Tragic Death of Junver Combate Toledo

Heartbreaking is the case of Junver Combate Toledo, the 22-year-old senior Physical Therapy student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), who tragically ended...

From Sidewalks to Sewers: The Harsh Reality of the Filipino Poor

Imagine driving along a busy road in Makati, or walking toward the nearest jeepney stop, lost in thought about what to have for dinner...

Is Reckless Driving a Norm in Philippine Roads?

Beyond the rising cases of road rage, incidents of reckless driving resulting in road accidents continue to claim lives all over the country. The most...

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Iran-Israel: Ceasefire Holds as World Watches Region Edge Toward Escalation or Diplomacy

The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel continues to hold after nearly two weeks of intense aerial and cyber warfare that threatened to spiral...

Crossing the Red Line: Iran Tensions Threaten Oil Price Hike; Affects PH 

In a grave escalation of tensions in the Middle East, U.S. warplanes joined Israeli forces in striking three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz,...

This is Not a Test: Google Urges Stronger Passwords, Use of Passkeys to Protect Data, Email 

Search giant Google is urging Gmail users to ramp up their safety measures following confirmed “details of a very complex attack” that trick account...

17 Filipino Officials Stranded in Israel Amid Middle East Airspace Shutdown

17 Filipino local government officials, including several chief executives, remain stranded in Israel after the country temporarily closed its airspace and airports following Iran’s...