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The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is nothing short of alarming: over 18 million junior high school graduates in the Philippines are now considered functionally illiterate. These…
The Philippine government’s budget deficit surged by 76% in the first quarter of 2025, ballooning to ₱479 billion. This is not just a number—this is money spent supposedly in our…
The recent launching of the P20 per kilo rice program in the Visayas, specifically in Region 7, is being touted by the administration as the fulfillment of a campaign promise…
In the politically charged landscape of Misamis Oriental’s First District, a firestorm has erupted—not just over a few ill-chosen words, but over the deep-seated importance of language, respect, and leadership.…
International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a call to action for accelerating…
The ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives into the use of funds by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has sparked a debate on jurisdiction, governance, and…
The recent spate of shootings in Cotabato City raises alarming questions about security, particularly given that these incidents occurred during the election gun ban. The gun ban, which is intended…
Days after Climate Conflict Action (CCA) launched its report on violent incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the…