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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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From Menu to Mindful Eating: QC’s Calorie Labeling Initiative

For Mae Lanuzo, a certified weight watcher and cycling enthusiast, there is no better way to start the year than being reminded that the...
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The Luck Continues: What 2026 Has in Store for Libra to Aquarius

We’ve heard you. You want luck on your side this year—and yes, you will have it. If you’ve already redirected your friends to Part 1,...
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2026 is your Year. Claim it!

Part 1 If you, like the rest of the world, are obsessed with horoscopes to chart your life for the next 365 days but are...
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Flood Risks Linked to Disappearing Natural Drainage in PH Cities

Rapid urbanization in many cities in the Philippines has led to the diversion of natural waterways, some of which are completely buried underneath roads...
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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...
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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...
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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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PHIVOLCS Records 400 Offshore Quakes in Sultan Kudarat

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recoded over 400“weak to moderate” offshore earthquakes in Sultan Kudarat over the past three days. According to...
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New Malampaya Gas Discovery to Power 5.7M Homes in Coming Years

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has announced that a significant natural gas discovery has been made, signaling a major find in almost a decade...
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Rising Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Highlight Need for Early Detection, Doctor Urges Early Testing

Healthcare practitioners are urging Filipinos to take early screening amid the rising cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the country. The call was relayed...
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DOH-MMCHD Offers Free Mental Health Medicines to Patients with Updated Prescriptions

Here’s a gentle reminder: patients can avail of free medications for selected mental health conditions courtesy of the Department of Health – Metro Manila...
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DTI claims ₱500 is enough for Noche Buena; online community pushes back

Filipinos flocked to social media to challenge the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) estimate for a budget-friendly Noche Buena, after the agency suggested...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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World News

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Ireland’s Basic Income for the Arts Program to Become Permanent in 2026

The Irish government is poised to make their “transformative initiative” to support the arts and creative practice a permanent program starting 2026. Three years after...
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Japan Breaks Internet Speed, Records 1.02 Petabits per Second

Just how fast is too fast? Not just Usain Bolt-fast, who set the world record for clocking 9.58 seconds in the 100m and 19.19 seconds...
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Not Happy? Don’t Work: Chinese Company Offers ‘Unhappy Leave’ to Employees

If the Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently approved a 5-day Wellness Leave for government employees, allowing them paid time-off for their mental or physical...
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AUS News Outfits Links Philippines to Deadly Bondi Beach Shooting

Several Australian news outlets are under fire after linking the Philippines to the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Sunday, December 14. 16 people were...
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