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Diskarte and Hiram – The Cost of Resilience in the Philippines

Is diskarte and hiram enough to weather these economic storms, or will systemic economic reforms be necessary to lift families out of financial distress? Hangang diskarte at hiram na lang ba? This is the...
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How Do Students Cope with the Pressure of Elite Exams?

Entrance examinations are among the most stressful tests a student can take. These range from admission to preferred schools to high-stakes exams like the National Competitive...
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Economic Trends Under Marcos Jr.: A Look at Inflation and GDP

A Foreign Direct Investment, or FDI, is when foreign businesses put their money into a country, whether by building factories, setting up offices, or...
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The Politics of Poverty

Poverty is a massive issue worldwide, underscored by “No Poverty” topping the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This problem is particularly acute in developing...
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The Stories that Make Us are the Stories that We Make

And just like Rome, a story isn’t built in a day. There is a French word for someone who weaves words into a riveting structure...
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Shaky Politics Make Shaky Countries: Instability Threatens Economic Growth, Social Stability, and National Progress

In the current political climate of the Philippines, tensions between the country’s two highest officials are creating a spectacle of power dynamics, exposing vulnerabilities that undermine national stability. With the country polarized, instances of the breakdown of elected tickets and the drawing...
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How Do Students Cope with the Pressure of Elite Exams?

Entrance examinations are among the most stressful tests a student can take. These range from admission to preferred schools to high-stakes exams like the National Competitive...
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GAA 2025: Budget Cuts to Health, Social Welfare, and Education Raise Concerns Over Impact on Vulnerable Sectors

This P6.352-trillion budget aims to fund essential programs and services that impact millions of Filipinos. As the operating budget for the Philippine Government that was...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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It has Begun! The Looming Impeachment of the VP and Its Possible Consequences

The political ground in the Philippines is shaking as the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte has officially begun. On December 13, 2024, the...
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Mali’s Legacy: A Call for Compassion and Change in Animal Welfare

For more than 40 years, Filipinos were enamored with Mali, the only elephant in the Manila Zoo. She was given as a gift by Sri...
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Compassion Beyond the Lens: Unpacking the Cost of Poverty and Policy

The viral video showing a security guard confronting a girl uniform yup selling sampaguita has sparked widespread debate online. While discussions on social media...
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Pop Culture Moment For This Week: ‘How Very Demure, Very Mindful

If you recently just got out of your self-imposed digital detox this week, chances are you would feign a blank expression when you open...
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What Was in the Water? The Philippines’ Struggle for Sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea

The waters around the Philippines remained a source of contention in 2024, with a rising number of clashes between Philippine and Chinese forces. With seven major incidents recorded, these...
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[EXCLUSIVE] Going Global: How Michael Sordilla, the Man Behind Hiyas ng Pilipinas, Innocentrix, Orchestrated a P2-Billion Book Publishing Scam in the US

According to the FBI, the alleged scam has been active since 2017 and involved "knowingly and intentionally conspiring to commit mail fraud and wire fraud," with...
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Love, Mental Health, and the Importance of Knowing Your Partner Before Marriage: A Tragic Tale

It could have been her happily ever after. Filipina Migrant Marvil Facturan-Kocjani was allegedly murdered by her Slovenian husband, Mitja Kocjani, while on vacation, just...
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Pinoy Pride in International Competition: why Representing the Country Motivates Future Athletes

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 It’s a longstanding expression that shouts to the world our sense of nationalism especially when we set foot on a global podium. It...
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